Bobby Sherman – “Hey, Mister Sun” (1970)

In the spring of 1970, as the soft-pop wave crested over American radio, Bobby Sherman released “Hey, Mister Sun” — a buoyant, shimmering anthem that captured both the innocence and idealism of a pop era teetering on the edge of transformation. Backed by Metromedia Records, the single carved out its place on the charts and in the hearts of fans, climbing to No. 24 on the Billboard Hot 100, No. 13 in Canada, and an impressive No. 3 on the Billboard Easy Listening chart, signaling its crossover charm and universal warmth.

Born Robert Cabot Sherman Jr. in sunny Santa Monica, Sherman had already won over teen America with bubblegum gems like “Little Woman” and “La La La (If I Had You)”. But “Hey, Mister Sun” was different — still charming, still radio-ready, yet infused with a sense of longing, like someone reaching for something just beyond the horizon. Written by Danny Janssen and produced by Jackie Mills, the track wrapped its hopeful lyrics in polished production and lush instrumentation, carried by the golden touch of session greats: James Burton’s clean guitar work, Don Randi’s glistening piano, and Jim Gordon’s steady, textured drumming.

Though it didn’t achieve the gold status of some earlier singles, “Hey, Mister Sun” felt no less significant. It became a warm fixture in Sherman’s repertoire, beloved by fans who saw in him not just a dreamboat but a voice of comfort and cheer in a world growing more complex. The song’s bright melody and earnest delivery made it an instant favorite on With Love, Bobby — an album that encapsulated Sherman’s magnetic presence during his peak.

Looking back, “Hey, Mister Sun” stands as more than just another hit; it’s a snapshot of a cultural moment when pop music still believed in simplicity, in sunshine, in the power of a song to lift spirits. And through Bobby Sherman’s sincere performance, that sun still shines.