Jon Redfern — I Love The Sun
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I love the sun, I love the sun
It shines down on everyone
I count the days, I count the days
Winter comes and daylight fades
Where are you now, where are you now
Friends I've seen go to the clouds
It shines down on everyone
I count the days, I count the days
Winter comes and daylight fades
Where are you now, where are you now
Friends I've seen go to the clouds
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brycedh wrote:
I agree wholeheartedly! This is another of those wonderful pieces that have helped define RP for me over the last two decades. I love the variety here, but there are songs that form a sort of ‘core’ of my RP experience. I’d add Deep Red Bells and the live version of Majesty as other examples. Thinking about it, it’s probably a pretty long list.
Whenever I think of the blessing Radio paradise has been in my life I think of this gem of a song. Like many other songs here, this is one I surely would never have heard was it not for RP yet it’s one ive grown to love and enjoy. Thank you Radio Paradise
I agree wholeheartedly! This is another of those wonderful pieces that have helped define RP for me over the last two decades. I love the variety here, but there are songs that form a sort of ‘core’ of my RP experience. I’d add Deep Red Bells and the live version of Majesty as other examples. Thinking about it, it’s probably a pretty long list.
........still an epic song - his new album [WU WEI] (after quite a long hiatus) is really impressive.
This song deserves 10 more minutes. It moves one to places we all feel, we all experience, to a place I choose not to share with most humans. Elegant, deeply touching. Thank you for playing it RP. Peace
sumanera wrote:
sorry. peace ✌️
This song always reminds me of my friend who passed away in 2010, he was only 22.
sorry. peace ✌️
This tune wins"Best Vibe" award.
Whenever I think of the blessing Radio paradise has been in my life I think of this gem of a song. Like many other songs here, this is one I surely would never have heard was it not for RP yet its one ive grown to love and enjoy. Thank you Radio Paradise
BikeCoachDave wrote:
It’s in my dreams to have a small business of any sort like a little restaurant or a cool bar in Italy where I can just play radio paradise and let the public enjoy what Bill has to offer. I’m sure your shop is even more cool because of RP. Great story, god bless you.
my wife and I own a small bike shop in Kentucky. Its our slow season and the shop is just deserted. When this song came on I walked over and she gave me a hug. Turned into a slow dance through the vocals. What a treat. Thanks Bill.
It’s in my dreams to have a small business of any sort like a little restaurant or a cool bar in Italy where I can just play radio paradise and let the public enjoy what Bill has to offer. I’m sure your shop is even more cool because of RP. Great story, god bless you.
Radio Paradise introduced me to this song several years ago. It is still a part of my "Chill" playlist I listen to at the end of a stressful day. I just wish it ran a little longer. Like maybe an hour or so longer. 
I'd like to know who doesn't like Nick Drake and John Martyn
jonredfern wrote:
BTW - thank you all for the wonderful comments, I am touched, I'll shall have to have a sit down!
This is such great news Mr. Redfern! The very best of luck with the new album. From what I've heard so far it sounds incredibly inspiring :) Best wishes from Devon (UK)
BTW - thank you all for the wonderful comments, I am touched, I'll shall have to have a sit down!
This is such great news Mr. Redfern! The very best of luck with the new album. From what I've heard so far it sounds incredibly inspiring :) Best wishes from Devon (UK)
jonredfern wrote:
Hello everyone, thank you for continuing to listen to my music! and for your patience, after 14 or so years I am back with a new solo album 'Wu Wei' out on 10th October on all streaming platforms, please head over to my channel where I have made some short teasers with AI animation.
https://www.youtube.com/@JonRedfern.
Please check out my website and leave your address so that I can send you special stuff, and/or head over to my Instagram and leave a message!
jonredfern.com
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BTW - thank you all for the wonderful comments, I am touched, I'll shall have to have a sit down!
Hello everyone, thank you for continuing to listen to my music! and for your patience, after 14 or so years I am back with a new solo album 'Wu Wei' out on 10th October on all streaming platforms, please head over to my channel where I have made some short teasers with AI animation.
https://www.youtube.com/@JonRedfern.
Please check out my website and leave your address so that I can send you special stuff, and/or head over to my Instagram and leave a message!
jonredfern.com
wu-wei.comShow less
BTW - thank you all for the wonderful comments, I am touched, I'll shall have to have a sit down!
eamon3 wrote:
don't worry I'm back! - just loving all these comments, I am humbled!
I bought this album after hearing this here. Such a shame he gave up on music, such a talent!
don't worry I'm back! - just loving all these comments, I am humbled!
Hello everyone, thank you for continuing to listen to my music! and for your patience, after 14 or so years I am back with a new solo album 'Wu Wei' out on 10th October on all streaming platforms, please head over to my channel where I have made some short teasers with AI animation.
https://www.youtube.com/@JonRedfern.
Please check out my website and leave your address so that I can send you special stuff, and/or head over to my Instagram and leave a message!
jonredfern.com
wu-wei.comShow less
sumanera wrote:
oh, man. i'm sorry.
it's making me remember what a tough thing i had to do on monday after work: put my 17 yr old siamese cat down. she loved the sun. she followed it around the house. these lyrics got me.
This song always reminds me of my friend who passed away in 2010, he was only 22.
oh, man. i'm sorry.
it's making me remember what a tough thing i had to do on monday after work: put my 17 yr old siamese cat down. she loved the sun. she followed it around the house. these lyrics got me.
this song sets such a somber longing tone, love it . . .
I love this song. perfect for my current mood
On_The_Beach wrote:
Just boosting this lovely post (accompanies by this lovely song).
Just boosting this lovely post (accompanies by this lovely song).
I bought this album after hearing this here. Such a shame he gave up on music, such a talent!
Love the sultry sax on this track.
love LOVE this song
NICE! A little bit mellow for my tastes, but nice!
Sick sax beats
Listen to this wonderful record, it's a real gem.
This is a very lovely thing.
This song always reminds me of my friend who passed away in 2010, he was only 22.
Krispian wrote:
I read this comment ages ago. It is so lovely and touching that I can't help but think of your comment every time this song comes on.
Thanks again. Checking in nearly another decade later. Still appreciate your kind comment. -bike coach Dave
I read this comment ages ago. It is so lovely and touching that I can't help but think of your comment every time this song comes on.
Thanks again. Checking in nearly another decade later. Still appreciate your kind comment. -bike coach Dave
A sublime gem. 9
Bumped up to a 3
Solanus wrote:
That is a very mature sound for someone who was ~22yo when this album came out (other sites note that this album came out in 2007, not 2003).
He looks 17 on the cover!This is really nice
Oooh, I thought this was going to be a Bruce Cockburn song, but no. Love so far. Hi from Portland, Oregon. Beautiful day here. Lovely time to be hearing some Radio Paradise. I love the world/eclectic mix.
cely wrote:
That´s exactly how I fell too.
I stop whatever I´m doing only to close my eyes and let me dream a little good dream
This song reaches out and grabs me every time it's on here.
That´s exactly how I fell too.
I stop whatever I´m doing only to close my eyes and let me dream a little good dream
This is GREAT stuff Loved it before, bumped up to a 9...!
I hear this song for the first time. Beautiful!
I can't believe this song is already 17 years old. It's still in my "new music" playlist. Time flies past 25. 
What is it about this song? Every time I hear it I think it's better. So rare for me.
So beautiful laid back warm
9 > 10
Redfern's voice reminds of Jon Anderson of Yes.
alisathegreat wrote:
Same here....enough to go 8 to 9 today...although we just had a few days in the 80s here, and today looks like a regular mid-June day in the PNW....so maybe I Miss the Sun is why...still...Long Live RP!!
This song gives me the feels big time.
Same here....enough to go 8 to 9 today...although we just had a few days in the 80s here, and today looks like a regular mid-June day in the PNW....so maybe I Miss the Sun is why...still...Long Live RP!!
This song gives me the feels big time.
Just beautiful. Big Zappa influence here? Listen to Blessed Relief off Frank's Grand Wazoo masterpiece
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fTrZAq7Q8Wk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fTrZAq7Q8Wk
Now and then a song really hits the spot.
That is a very mature sound for someone who was ~22yo when this album came out (other sites note that this album came out in 2007, not 2003).
Missed you Jon ... glad to hear you're still on the playlist.
This song reaches out and grabs me every time it's on here.
Reminiscent of Chris Whitley's (RIP) Hotel Vast Horizon release, which was 4 years-ish prior.
I like this song. And the cover art looks like home.
The theme of loving the sun and counting the days dreading the loss of the sun in the winter strikes a chord with our way of life here. In fact, maybe this should become the Alaska state song. I like it better than the current Alaska Flag Song.
The theme of loving the sun and counting the days dreading the loss of the sun in the winter strikes a chord with our way of life here. In fact, maybe this should become the Alaska state song. I like it better than the current Alaska Flag Song.
Superb. Thanks Bill.
CoYoT51 wrote:
One of my favs....so cool...
7.4 for a "jazzy" tune.... a miracle!
Still a 9 for me.
Still a 9 for me.
One of my favs....so cool...
thewiseking wrote:
NOT THAT BIG... I've been listening to Zappa's stuff (and it's huuuuuge) for quite a bunch of years and... no, IMHO, maybe little influence but moods are SO different.
Big Zappa influence here. Listen to Blessed Relief off Frank's Grand Wazoo masterpiece
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fTrZAq7Q8Wk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fTrZAq7Q8Wk
NOT THAT BIG... I've been listening to Zappa's stuff (and it's huuuuuge) for quite a bunch of years and... no, IMHO, maybe little influence but moods are SO different.
7.4 for a "jazzy" tune.... a miracle!
Still a 9 for me.
Still a 9 for me.
Really nice! Thanks Bill.
Listening to the song my thoughts go to one summer, at the river side in the south of France, children playing, sounds of water and birds...
Thought it was Bruce Cockburn at first. Nice transition into uniqueness.
lucky me, I just PSD away from Yes
very nice!
NeuroJoe wrote:
If I had come from England, I would have started New England some place with a better climate...
What is this "sun" object that is spoken of?
Signed,
New England
Signed,
New England
If I had come from England, I would have started New England some place with a better climate...
MJdub wrote:
The music reminds me a little of Oliver Nelson, who was a saxophonist and arranger. He played and arranged a lot of tunes in non-standard time and often played a "spitty" sounding sax like this has. I imagine this guy has a lot of influences though. Nice tune.
I would love to talk to the guy that knows obviously what artists inspired this and could provide all sorts of context. I am just bewildered and fascinated. It vaguely reminds me of something I've heard before , but I can't put my finger on it. I am feeling a cross between soul, smooth jazz, and bluegrass.
The music reminds me a little of Oliver Nelson, who was a saxophonist and arranger. He played and arranged a lot of tunes in non-standard time and often played a "spitty" sounding sax like this has. I imagine this guy has a lot of influences though. Nice tune.
Tiresome boring 💤
A simple, and simply, beautiful piece.
Still a good 9 for me.
Today was my day off... but I must work anyway... boring... but Bill makes my day a better day thanks to his selection.
Bill.
Today was my day off... but I must work anyway... boring... but Bill makes my day a better day thanks to his selection.
Bill.Love it
Liking this more on second hearing. Sounds like some older "classic" Jazz tune. And I mean that in a good way.
Good sax!
I like it when Bill plays someone I like, Lucinda Williams in this case and follows it with someone I am not familar with, this being Jon Redfern here,
sounds good, feels good
sounds good, feels good
Love it about 9
MJdub wrote:
If you like this style you could listen to jazz artists like Paul Desmond. I tried to upload one track from him sounding more or less this relaxed and chill, but it was immediately "sorry".
I would love to talk to the guy that knows obviously what artists inspired this and could provide all sorts of context. I am just bewildered and fascinated. It vaguely reminds me of something I've heard before , but I can't put my finger on it. I am feeling a cross between soul, smooth jazz, and bluegrass.
If you like this style you could listen to jazz artists like Paul Desmond. I tried to upload one track from him sounding more or less this relaxed and chill, but it was immediately "sorry".
I would love to talk to the guy that knows obviously what artists inspired this and could provide all sorts of context. I am just bewildered and fascinated. It vaguely reminds me of something I've heard before , but I can't put my finger on it. I am feeling a cross between soul, smooth jazz, and bluegrass.
WonderLizard wrote:
You are called "New England" for a reason.
Signed,
England
Just made my morning with this comment! LOL!!!
You are called "New England" for a reason.
Signed,
England
Just made my morning with this comment! LOL!!!
Thought I just got into an elevator.....
NeuroJoe wrote:
You are called "New England" for a reason.
Signed,
England
What is this "sun" object that is spoken of?
Signed,
New England
Signed,
New England
You are called "New England" for a reason.
Signed,
England
Second listen. 8 to 9. Amazing start of the song.
Just change my 9 to 10 !, just good feeling music
I became very interested in the work of Jon Redfern because of this song.
It was pretty hard to get his music, but I managed to get one album. It was not worth listening to. This song stands out.
It was pretty hard to get his music, but I managed to get one album. It was not worth listening to. This song stands out.
Still a 9 for me.
Discovered here thanks to Bill a few years ago.
Discovered here thanks to Bill a few years ago.
ziakut wrote:
Nice comment.
The long instrumental before voice reminds me of an unhurried vacation with no worries. Sublime!
Nice comment.
The long instrumental before voice reminds me of an unhurried vacation with no worries. Sublime!
On Brighton beach on a sunny spring day....say no more!
Great song!
Love this song!
What is this "sun" object that is spoken of?
Signed,
New England
Signed,
New England
Upped to a 9, gets a lot of play but I never seem to tire of it.
I bought this one... but my Lovebird screeched at the other cuts with singing.
Still a 9 for me.
And this is the moment that you notice the musical taste of your collegues. Mine hate this song and I can't understand why. This is almost a perfect song.
Loving that sax. damp, sexual, brilliant.
Still deserves a 9 for me.
Merci Bill pour m'avoir fait découvrir ce sublime morceau.
Merci Bill pour m'avoir fait découvrir ce sublime morceau.
Sums up my mood this sunny day...
One can -almost- believe that Spring/Summer is here... Almost...
Nice mellow music to slide into Friday... Thanks
i keep waiting for some words oh ya there they are - nice
Peter_Bradshaw wrote:
...... very nice
Very!
...... very nice
Very!
helgigermany wrote:
...... very nice
Nice!
...... very nice
Nice!
One of the best songs I ever discovered here on RP...I still get chills at the "where are you now" line in the chorus.
Perfect song to make me look up from my computer, stare out the window at the snow and cold, and just...breathe.
Perfect song to make me look up from my computer, stare out the window at the snow and cold, and just...breathe.
Love this one. Upon relistening I must note there are a lot of similarities to Zappa's work on Grand Wazoo, especially Blessed Relief.
Give it a listen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tIO5uIq2TTI
BikeCoachDavewrote:
An old post here 'BikeCoachDave' but wanted to acknowledge your thread. It might be awhile before we hear from Jon again, but I've not lost hope in his ability to achieve amazing things once again. He's currently on a well deserved break with his family and living life East of London City in the UK.
I just created this page on F.B. as a fan of Jon Redfern. Hope it connects any and all of his fans in hopes of getting more exposure for the artist and more information about any tour dates or song releases of the artist. Please join. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Jon-Redfern-fans-of-the-singersongwriter/596320143729890
An old post here 'BikeCoachDave' but wanted to acknowledge your thread. It might be awhile before we hear from Jon again, but I've not lost hope in his ability to achieve amazing things once again. He's currently on a well deserved break with his family and living life East of London City in the UK.
good shout:
zoopmama wrote:
Vibe and aesthetics remind me of John Martyn.
Another dismal day in Alderney, listening to the fabulous sax just lifts me up again, the G & T helps too. Greetings from the little rock in the English Channel x
Love it. Vibe and aesthetics remind me of John Martyn. Let's hear more from this guy!
bagpipe wrote:
Sometimes I like it when a sax player gets that raw "spitty" sound instead of cleaning out the valve.
Love the sax. Fits in perfectly with the vibe.
Sometimes I like it when a sax player gets that raw "spitty" sound instead of cleaning out the valve.
makes you happy, sip a little wine and watch the clouds roll by
I love the sun, too, Mr. Redfern. Thanks a bunch for this mellow piece of chill-music.
When this song is played, I stop what I am doing and turn to the sky with my arms outstretched trying to take in the sun's warmth.....
Funny thing is that I am inside most of the time when I hear it.
Funny thing is that I am inside most of the time when I hear it.
I just created this page on F.B. as a fan of Jon Redfern. Hope it connects any and all of his fans in hopes of getting more exposure for the artist and more information about any tour dates or song releases of the artist. Please join. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Jon-Redfern-fans-of-the-singersongwriter/596320143729890
Outstanding yet again.....................thank you Mr. Redfern and Mr. Durkin!
Love the sax. Fits in perfectly with the vibe.
Cynaera wrote:
Same here in Nevada - gorgeous sky. I like this song quite a lot (and if I was in Oregon, I'd like it even more...)
I never knew this lovely lady outside of the comments she left behind for us all, but I miss her. Somehow, I think she is here in Oregon with us...and also with you, wherever you are.
Same here in Nevada - gorgeous sky. I like this song quite a lot (and if I was in Oregon, I'd like it even more...)
I never knew this lovely lady outside of the comments she left behind for us all, but I miss her. Somehow, I think she is here in Oregon with us...and also with you, wherever you are.
Beautiful song. The extended intro reminds me of Frank Zappa's instrumental work on Grand Wazoo. Then comes the vocals....
I love this song...I love this song...
A rare artist in our area. I'm sad.
Rich, warm, inviting song. Thanks to Bill for another introduction to likely wonderful album! 
Still loving this song!
Bumped into Mr. Redfern in Canary Wharf in London recently. Happily married with a new born son and life appears to be treating him well.....
Bumped into Mr. Redfern in Canary Wharf in London recently. Happily married with a new born son and life appears to be treating him well.....
Lush
Nice tenor sax.
This one caught my attention. Had to go find it on MOG and give it another listen. Totally diggin' the vibes playing in the background. Giving it a 7 for now.
I agree wholeheartedly! This is another of those wonderful pieces that have helped define RP for me over the last two decades. I love the variety here, but there are songs that form a sort of ‘core’ of my RP experience. I’d add Deep Red Bells and the live version of Majesty as other examples. Thinking about it, it’s probably a pretty long list.
I have an 'RP Songs' playlist in my iTunes populated exclusively with songs i have 'discovered' here. At the current count (December 2024), there's 332 tracks in that playlist.
Thank you Radio Paradise!!
RP, lock it in, and rip the knob off. You're home.