Christmas in the Sun
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"Christmas in the Sun" is a Christmas song performed by Rolf Harris
, Rick Parfitt
and Wayne Morris in 2009. It was included in the compilation box set album It's Christmas Time. The single was released on 7 December 2009 and it was written by Parfitt, Harris, Hal Shaper and Andy Brown
.
Harris said the song took 20 years to write and was inspired by memories of growing up in Western Australia
in the 1930s. The final chorus features lyrics from "Whatever You Want
", a song by Parfitt's band Status Quo.
The proceeds of digital download sales and four Christmas in the Sun paintings by Harris were donated to the Australian charity The Smith Family
.
Rolf Harris
Rolf Harris, CBE, AM is an Australian musician, singer-songwriter, composer, painter and television personality.Born in Perth, Western Australia, Harris was a champion swimmer before studying art. He moved to England in 1952, where he started to appear on television programmes on which he drew the...
, Rick Parfitt
Rick Parfitt
Richard John Parfitt, OBE is best known for being a singer and the rhythm guitarist in the English rock band Status Quo.-Career:...
and Wayne Morris in 2009. It was included in the compilation box set album It's Christmas Time. The single was released on 7 December 2009 and it was written by Parfitt, Harris, Hal Shaper and Andy Brown
Andy Brown
Andy Brown may refer to:*Andy Brown , former ice hockey player in the National Hockey League and World Hockey Association*Andy Brown , Indy Racing League winning chief engineer* Andy Brown , UK football player...
.
Harris said the song took 20 years to write and was inspired by memories of growing up in Western Australia
Western Australia
Western Australia is a state of Australia, occupying the entire western third of the Australian continent. It is bounded by the Indian Ocean to the north and west, the Great Australian Bight and Indian Ocean to the south, the Northern Territory to the north-east and South Australia to the south-east...
in the 1930s. The final chorus features lyrics from "Whatever You Want
Whatever You Want
Whatever You Want is the twelfth studio 1979 rock album by the British band Status Quo. It features 10 tracks including the title track....
", a song by Parfitt's band Status Quo.
The proceeds of digital download sales and four Christmas in the Sun paintings by Harris were donated to the Australian charity The Smith Family
The Smith Family
The Smith Family is an Australian, independent non-profit children's charity committed to unlocking opportunities for disadvantaged children and their families to participate more fully in society, using education as the key.-The Smith Family history:...
.