In the Sun (Joseph Arthur song)

Infobox Single
Name = In the Sun


Artist = Joseph Arthur
from Album = Come to Where I'm From
B-side =
Released = April 23, 2001
February 6, 2006 (Michael Stipe iTunes EP)
Format = CD, 7" vinyl, digital download
Recorded = Sound City, Sunset Sound
Genre = Alternative rock
Length = 4:08 (radio edit)
5:36 (album version)
Label = Real World Records
Virgin Records
Writer = Joseph Arthur
Producer = Joseph Arthur, T-Bone Burnett
Certification =
Chart position =
Last single = "Chemical"
(2000)
This single = "In the Sun"
(2001)
Next single = "All of Our Hands"
(2005)

"In the Sun" is the second single from Joseph Arthur's second studio album "Come to Where I'm From". The single was released in the UK and Europe on April 23, 2001 via Real World Records and Virgin Records. A music video was produced for the song, directed by Anton Corbijn. The song has become a staple of Joseph's live shows. The original singles, unfortunately, were very limited in production, are now out of print, and are very hard to find.

"In the Sun" has been covered by Peter Gabriel on the tribute album "Diana, Princess of Wales". Then in 2005, Michael Stipe of R.E.M. recorded a cover of the song for a Hurricane Katrina relief benefit EP (released exclusively to iTunes). Stipe recorded "In the Sun" with Chris Martin of Coldplay and Joseph Arthur himself. Additionally, a remix was provided by Justin Timberlake.

On February 14, 2008, Joseph Arthur and his band The Lonely Astronauts performed "In the Sun" live on "The Late Show with David Letterman". [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PrdDlZq1FL0 link]

Covers

* Peter Gabriel (as mentioned above), on the tribute album "Diana, Princess of Wales".
* Michael Stipe (as mentioned above), for a Hurricane Katrina relief benefit EP (see track listing below).
* Donna De Lory, on her album "In the Glow", released by Secret Road Records.
* Howie Day sang a cover, uncredited, over the ending credits of the film "Saved!".

TV Shows

Aired on the following TV Shows:
* "Dawson's Creek"
* "Grey's Anatomy"
* "The L Word"
* ""
* "Life"
* "Scrubs"

Movies

Featured in the following movie:
* "Saved!"

Track listing

CD:
# "In the Sun" (Edit) - 4:08
# "The Other Side" - 3:15
# "Cocaine Blind" - 3:19

7" vinyl (US white label promo):
# "In the Sun" (Edit) - 4:08
# "Speed of Light" - 4:30

Michael Stipe iTunes Gulf Coast Benefit EP:
# "In the Sun" - 4:55
# "In the Sun" (With Chris Martin) - 4:56
# "In the Sun" (With Joseph Arthur) - 4:58
# "In the Sun" (Live on Austin City Limits with Coldplay) - 3:40
# "In the Sun" (JAW Breakers Remix by Justin Timberlake) - 5:13
# "In the Sun" (Live Acoustic Couch Rehearsal with Joseph Arthur) - 5:53