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Alexander O’Neal

Sunshine and Rain

1987 · via LL Cool J

Alexander O’Neal’s 1987 recording of “Sunshine and Rain” is the earliest release on file. Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis are credited as its writers. LL Cool J’s “Candy” (1997) samples it, per MusicBrainz.

Alexander O’Neal – Sunshine and Rain
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Before it turned up in "Candy," "Sunshine and Rain" was an Alexander O’Neal record, written by Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. Spin his first and the LL Cool J track starts sounding like a reply.

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Credited writers: Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis.

Earliest release on file: this one, 1987.

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LL Cool J’s “Candy” (1997) samples it, per MusicBrainz.

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