WAITIN' ON A SUNNY DAY

Album version

It's raining but there ain't a cloud in the sky
Musta been a tear from your eye
Everything will be okay
Yeah, funny, thought I felt a sweet summer breeze
Musta been you sighing so deep
Don't worry we're gonna find a way

I'm waitin', waitin' on a sunny day
Gonna chase the clouds away
Yeah I waitin' on a sunny day

Without you I'm working with the rain falling down
I'm half a party in a one dog town
I need you to chase the blues away
Without you I'm a drummer girl that can't keep a beat
An ice cream truck on a deserted street
I hope that you're coming to stay

I'm waitin', waitin' on a sunny day
Gonna chase the clouds away
Waitin' on a sunny day

Yeah!

Go!

Hard times, baby, well they come to tell us all
Sure as the ticking of the clock on the wall
Sure as the turning of the night into day
Your smile, girl, brings the morning light to my eyes
Lifts away the blues when I rise
I hope that you're coming to stay

Because
I'm waitin', waitin' on a sunny day
Gonna chase the clouds away
Waitin' on a sunny day

Hey!

Info

WAITING' ON A SUNNY DAY is a song written by Bruce Springsteen and released on his 2002 album The Rising. The above lyrics are for Bruce Springsteen's album version of WAITING' ON A SUNNY DAY as released in 2002.

Writing and Recording

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The Rising

The Rising is Bruce Springsteen's 12th studio album, released on 30 Jul 2002 on Columbia Records. It's Springsteen's first studio album in seven years and his first with the E Street Band in 18 years. The album was produced and mixed by Brendan O'Brien and recorded with the E Street Band between January and March 2002 at Southern Tracks in Atlanta, GA. It won a Grammy Award for Best Rock Album in 2003, and was also nominated for the Album Of The Year award.

Bruce Springsteen -- The Rising

The album features 15 new Springsteen compositions and clocks at 72:52.

Single Releases

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Bruce Springsteen -- Waitin' On A Sunny Day

CD EP - Columbia (673583.2) - Australia, 2003

01- WAITIN' ON A SUNNY DAY
02- BORN TO RUN [Live 01 Jul 2000 version]
03- DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN [Live 29 Jun 2000 version]
04- THUNDER ROAD [Live 27 Jun 2000 / 01 Jul 2000 version]

Bruce Springsteen -- Waitin' On A Sunny Day

CD EP - Columbia (673583.2) - Australia, 2003

This is an enhanced issue of the Australian EP on which tracks 1 and 2 are regular CD audio tracks and tracks 3 and 4 are MPEG video files taken from the Live In New York City home video.

01- WAITIN' ON A SUNNY DAY
02- BORN TO RUN [Live 01 Jul 2000 version]
03- DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN [Live 29 Jun 2000 version]
04- THUNDER ROAD [Live 27 Jun 2000 / 01 Jul 2000 version]

Bruce Springsteen -- Waitin' On A Sunny Day

CD single - Columbia (SAMPCS 12486 1) - Austria, 2003

Promo, Austrian pressing for the European market.

01- WAITIN' ON A SUNNY DAY

Bruce Springsteen -- Waitin' On A Sunny Day

CD EP - Columbia (673491 2) - Austria, 2003

Austrian pressing for the European market.

01- WAITIN' ON A SUNNY DAY
02- BORN TO RUN [Live 01 Jul 2000 version]
03- DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN [Live 29 Jun 2000 version]
04- THUNDER ROAD [Live 27 Jun 2000 / 01 Jul 2000 version]

Other Official Releases

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The album version of WAITIN' FOR A SUNNY DAY also appears on some various artists albums.

Various artists -- Simon Sadler Disc Two

CD-R - Sony Music Studios (no catalog number) - UK, 2003

Promotional sampler.

Various artists -- 20 Jahre Rolling Stone

2xCD - Columbia / Sony Music / Rolling Stone (88843041792) - Germany, 2014

Other versions of WAITIN' ON A SUNNY DAY were also officially released.

The live 16 Jun 2003 version of WAITIN' ON A SUNNY DAY was released on the Helsinki June 16, 2003 official live download in 2018.

The live 22 Apr 2008 version of WAITIN' ON A SUNNY DAY was released on the St. Pete Times Forum, Tampa, FL, April 22, 2008 official live download in 2019.

The live 28 Apr 2008 version of WAITIN' ON A SUNNY DAY was released on the Greensboro, North Carolina April 28, 2008 official live download in 2020.

The live 04 May 2009 version of WAITIN' ON A SUNNY DAY was released on the Nassau Coliseum 05.04.09 official live download in 2020.

The live 20 Oct 2009 version of WAITIN' ON A SUNNY DAY was released on the Wachovia Spectrum, Philadelphia, PA 10/20/09 official live download in 2017.

The live 07 Nov 2009 version of WAITIN' ON A SUNNY DAY was released on the MSG 11.07.09 official live download in 2020.

The live 08 Nov 2009 version of WAITIN' ON A SUNNY DAY was released on the MSG Nov 08, 2009 official live download in 2018.

The live 22 Nov 2009 version of WAITIN' ON A SUNNY DAY was released on the HSBC Arena, Buffalo, NY 11/22/2009 official live download in 2016.

The live 09 Mar 2012 version of WAITIN' ON A SUNNY DAY was released on the Apollo Theater 03/09/12 official live download in 2014.

The live 28 Jul 2012 version of WAITIN' ON A SUNNY DAY was released on the Gothenburg July 28, 2012 official live download in 2020.

The live 31 Jul 2012 version of WAITIN' ON A SUNNY DAY was released on the Olympiastadion, Helsinki July 31, 2012 official live download in 2017.

The live 22 Sep 2012 version of WAITIN' ON A SUNNY DAY was released on East Rutherford, NJ 09.22.12 official live download in 2019.

The live 12 Nov 2012 version of WAITIN' ON A SUNNY DAY was released on the St. Paul, MN Nov 12, 2012 official live download in 2020.

The live 11 Jul 2013 version of WAITIN' ON A SUNNY DAY was released on the Ippodromo Delle Capannelle, Rome 2013 official live download in 2015.

The live 24 Jul 2013 version of WAITIN' ON A SUNNY DAY was released on the Leeds July 24, 2013 official live download in 2018.

Live History: on-tour

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Live History: off-tour

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Covers

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At least 13 artists have recorded and released Bruce Springsteen's WAITIN' ON A SUNNY DAY.

Bosstime -- 12 Tracks Live

CD - no label (no catalog number) - Germany, 2005

This is a live Bruce Springsteen tribute album.

Matt Tyler -- Brilliant Disguise

CD-R - Dannyboy Records (DBM003) - UK, 2006

This is a Bruce Springsteen tribute album. WAITIN' ON A SUNNY DAY is part of a medley titled "Hungry Day".

The Voices On Tour -- The Music Of Bruce Springsteen

CD - Promo Sound (PS 1723 CD) - Germany, 2006

This is a Bruce Springsteen tribute album.

Various artists -- Play Some Pool, Skip Some School, Act Real Cool: A Global Pop Tribute To Bruce Springsteen

2xCD - Where It's At Is Where You Are (WIACD20) - UK, 2009

This is a Bruce Springsteen tribute album. WAITIN' ON A SUNNY DAY is performed by Piney Gir.

Catch This Beat -- Tribute To Bruce Springsteen

Digital album - Talking Clive (unknown catalog number) - USA, 2012

This is a download-only digital Bruce Springsteen tribute album.

The Boss Tribute To Springsteen -- Jelling Musikfestival 2012

Digital album - Next2Live (unknown catalog number) - Denmark, 2012

This is a download-only digital live Bruce Springsteen tribute album.

Various artists -- Springsteen Session 2011

2xCD - B Street Productions / Suisa (no catalog number) - Switzerland, 2012

This is a live Bruce Springsteen tribute album recorded on 11 Nov 2011 at Evangelisch-Reformierte Kirche in Bäretswil, Switzerland. WAITIN' ON A SUNNY DAY is performed by Booze & Guido Marzorati.

Das Traumstern-Orchester -- Spielt Hits Von Bruce Springsteen

CD - Europa Family Music / Sony Music (88765 47379 2) - Germany, 2013

This is a Bruce Springsteen tribute album.

Judson Mancebo -- Babies Love Bruce Springsteen

CD - Sony Music (88765482692) - Brazil, 2013
CD - DIVUCSA (38-534) - Spain, 2015

This is a Bruce Springsteen tribute album.

Scott Stackhouse -- Reason To Believe

CD - no label (no catalog number) - USA, 2013

Spirit -- A Tribute To Bruce Springsteen

Digital album - Rapier Music (unknown catalog number) - UK, 2014

This is a download-only digital Bruce Springsteen tribute album.

Sweet Little Band -- Babies Go Bruce Springsteen

Digital album - RGS Music (unknown catalog number) - Argentina, 2020

This is a download-only digital Bruce Springsteen tribute album.

Heaven Is Shining -- Born In The USA

Digital album - Rosenklang (unknown catalog number) - Germany, 2021

This is a download-only digital Bruce Springsteen tribute album.

Available Versions

List of available versions of WAITIN' ON A SUNNY DAY on this website:

Page last updated: 20 Dec 2016