Turn Up the Sunshine explained

Turn Up the Sunshine
Cover:	Turn Up the Sunshine.png
Type:	Single
Artist:	Diana Ross featuring Tame Impala
Album:	Minions: The Rise of Gru (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Length:	3:49
Label:	Decca
Producer:	Jack Antonoff^[1]
Chronology:	Diana Ross
Prev Title:	I Still Believe
Prev Year:	2021

"Turn Up the Sunshine" is a song recorded by American singer Diana Ross featuring Australian musician Tame Impala from the soundtrack to the animated film (2022). The song was written by Jack Antonoff, Kevin Parker (Tame Impala), Sam Dew and Patrik Berger.^[2] The song was originally recorded for Ross' studio album Thank You (2021).

It was released on May 19, 2022 by Decca Records as the lead single from the soundtrack album for the film.^[3]

Critical reception

Tyler Golsen in his review called the song "almost blindingly bright and exuberant", which groovy disco thump radiates summer energy.^[4] Tom Breihan of Stereogum wrote that "Turn Up the Sunshine" sounds like Antonoff and Parker are trying to recreate the euphoria of the music that Diana Ross and Chic recorded together in 1980, and that it is "a big, shiny dance-pop track with a utopian chorus and some nasty low-end work".^[5]

Track listing

Digital download and streaming

1. "Turn Up the Sunshine" – 3:49

Digital download and streaming^[6]

1. "Turn Up the Sunshine" (Pnau Remix) – 3:40

Personnel

Musicians

• Diana Ross – vocals
• Kevin Parker – vocals, guitar, bass, keyboards, percussion
• Jack Antonoff – guitar, drums, sound effects, bass, keyboards, percussion
• Sam Dew – background vocals
• Bobby Hawk – violin
• Sean Hutchinson – drums
• Michael Riddleberger – drums, percussion
• Evan Smith – background vocals, saxophone, flute
• Verdine White – bass

Technical

• Jack Antonoff – producer, recording engineer
• Chris Gehringer – mastering engineer
• Chris Kasych - recording engineer
• Kevin Parker – recording engineer
• John Rooney – assistant recording engineer
• Jon Sher – assistant recording engineer
• Laura Sisk – recording engineer
• Mark "Spike" Stent – mixing engineer
• Matt Wolach – assistant mixing engineer

Charts

Chart (2022)! scope="col"

Peak position
UK Singles Sales (OCC)^[7]	59

Notes and References

1. Lars. Brandle. Tame Impala and Diana Ross Create 'Sunshine' For 'Minions' Soundtrack. Billboard. May 19, 2022. April 8, 2023.
2. Larisha. Paul. Hypnotizing Minions Stand in for Diana Ross, Tame Impala in 'Turn Up the Sunshine' Video. Rolling Stone. June 21, 2022. April 8, 2023.
3. Web site: Tim. Peacock. Listen to Diana Ross ft. Tame Impala's Joyous New Single, «Turn Up the Sunshine». May 19, 2022. April 8, 2023.
4. Web site: Tyler. Golsen. Diana Ross and Tame Impala play it safe on 'Turn Up the Sunshine'. Far Out Magazine. May 19, 2022. April 8, 2023.
5. Web site: Tom. Breihan. Diana Ross – "Turn Up The Sunshine" (Feat. Tame Impala). Stereogum. May 19, 2022. April 8, 2023.
6. Web site: Turn Up The Sunshine (PNAU Remix) [From 'Minions: The Rise of Gru' Soundtrack] - Single by Diana Ross & Tame Impala]. Apple Music. April 8, 2023.
7. Web site: Official Singles Sales Chart Top 100. Official Charts Company. May 27, 2022. April 8, 2023.