"The Sun Didn't Shine" - The Golden Gate Quartet

This song has a really good bounce to it. For some reason, the singers in the background remind me of a train. I couldn't tell you specifically why I think that, but there's something about it that I can't put into words that makes me think of a train. But, regardless, this song is a fun one. I can just picture the quartet huddled together in the recording studio just jamming away & bouncing a little on their feet to the beat. I really like all the harmonies that are present in the background. I also think it's fun how the singers react off each other and support the main idea of the song, while still having fun in the background doing their own thing. The song is a capella so there's extra emphasis on the vocals. I think this was a smart choice because it really lets the singers do their job and set the tone for how they want the song to go. They can take it wherever they want, and they do a really good job. This song is definitely a part of the "sacred" category that we talked about in class; the lyrics are all about Christ being crucified. In a way, the tone of the song does not match the lyrics at all. If you didn't know the words, I would bet that you would think it was about something fun and upbeat. But the lyrics are not like that at all, which seems a bit odd but it somehow still works.