On a Sunday Afternoon explained

On a Sunday Afternoon
Cover:	A Lighter Shade of Brown - On a Sunday Afternoon.jpg
Type:	single
Artist:	A Lighter Shade of Brown featuring Shiro Stokes and Huggy Boy
Album:	Brown & Proud
B-Side:	A Sunday Afternoon Groove
Released:	1991
Genre:	Hip hop
Length:	3:47
Label:	Pump
Producer:	Jammin' James Carter
Chronology:	A Lighter Shade of Brown
Prev Title:	Latin Active
Prev Year:	1991
Next Title:	Spill the Rhyme
Next Year:	1992

"On a Sunday Afternoon" is a song by American hip hop duo A Lighter Shade of Brown and the second single from their debut studio album, Brown & Proud (1990). Featuring singer Shiro Stokes and radio disc jockey Huggy Boy, it was produced by Jammin' James Carter. It is the group's most successful song, peaking at number 39 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and reaching number one in New Zealand for two weeks; it is certified gold in the latter country.

Background and content

Clif Richey, the manager of A Lighter Shade of Brown, wanted them to write a song with a vibe similar to that of "Summertime" by DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince, which was a hit at the time, but about what their friends and family did at the park. As a result, the duo composed "On a Sunday Afternoon", in which they rap about topics such as "jamming the oldie tunes" and "kids playing on the merry-go-round".^[1]

Samples

The song contains samples of "Groovin'" by the Rascals,^[2] "Crystal Blue Persuasion" by Tommy James and the Shondells, "Papa Was Too" by Joe Tex and "La-La (Means I Love You)" by the Delfonics.

Music video

The music video was shot at Legg Lake Park in the Whittier Narrows Recreation Area. It sees the duo rapping and cruising around in the parking lot.

Track listings

US cassette single; UK and Australian CD single^{[3] [4]}

1. "On a Sunday Afternoon" (radio mix) – 3:44
2. "A Sunday Afternoon Groove" – 3:47

UK 7-inch single^[5]

A. "On a Sunday Afternoon" (radio mix) – 3:24

B. "Brown & Proud" (featuring Chulo) – 3:45

UK 12-inch single^[6]

A1. "On a Sunday Afternoon" (Ozone mix) – 3:45

B1. "On a Sunday Afternoon" (radio mix) – 3:24

B2. "Brown & Proud" (featuring Chulo) – 3:45

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (1992)	Peak position
Australia (ARIA)^[7]	162
US Billboard Hot 100^[8]	39

Year-end charts

Release history

Region	Date	Format(s)	Label(s)
United States	1991	Cassette	Pump
United Kingdom	July 6, 1992			^[10]

Notes and References

1. News: Molina . Alejandra . How Chicano rap group Lighter Shade of Brown remains timeless decades later . . 28 July 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230627014216/https://www.pressenterprise.com/2016/08/01/how-chicano-rap-group-lighter-shade-of-brown-remains-timeless-decades-later/ . June 27, 2023 . August 1, 2016.
2. News: Bobby Ramirez, DTTX From A Lighter Shade of Brown, Passes Away at 46 . 28 July 2023 . . July 20, 2016.
3. On a Sunday Afternoon. A Lighter Shade of Brown. 1991. US cassette single sleeve. Pump Records. 4KM-15186-4.
4. On a Sunday Afternoon. A Lighter Shade of Brown. 1991. UK & Australian CD single liner notes. Pump Records. CDPU110.
5. On a Sunday Afternoon. A Lighter Shade of Brown. 1991. UK 7-inch single sleeve. Pump Records. 7 PUM 010, 9070510.
6. On a Sunday Afternoon. A Lighter Shade of Brown. 1991. UK 12-inch single sleeve. Pump Records. 12PUM010.
7. Web site: A Lighter Shade of Brown ARIA chart history, received from ARIA in May 2024. ARIA. Imgur.com. July 12, 2024. N.B. The High Point number in the NAT column represents the release's peak on the national chart.
8. Lighter Shade of Brown Chart History (Hot 100) . . 17 July 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20161104035632/https://www.billboard.com/artist/307192/lighter-shade-brown/chart . November 4, 2016.
9. Web site: End of Year Charts 1992. Recorded Music NZ. July 31, 2023.
10. New Releases: Singles. Music Week. 21. July 4, 1992.