"Sunshine" is a song by English singer Gabrielle. It was written by Gabrielle and Jonathan Shorten for her third album, Rise (1999). Released as the album's lead single, the song became her sixth top-10 hit on the UK Singles Chart, peaking at number nine. In 2019, DJ Spoony together with Katie Chatburn and the Ignition Orchestra featuring Gabrielle recorded an orchestral version of the Wookie remix for the UK garage covers album Garage Classical. In September 2019, NME included the Wookie remix of "Sunshine" in their "25 essential UK garage anthems" list. Track listings Credits and personnel Credits are lifted from the Rise album booklet. Studios Produced at Trident Studios (London, England) Mixed at The Church (London, England) Personnel Gabrielle – writing, vocals, backing vocals Jonathan Shorten – writing, keyboards, string arrangement, production Mary Pearce – backing vocals Linda Muriel – backing vocals Chris Ballin – backing vocals Chris Newton – backing vocals Paul Noble – bass, guitars Richie Fermie – drum programming, production London Session Orchestra – strings, brass Howard Gott – violin Lucy Wilkins – violin Everton K C Nelson – violin Sophie Sirota – violas Sarah Wilson – cello Jason Hazeley – string arrangement, brass arrangement John Brough – mixing Charts Certifications References 1999 singles 1999 songs Gabrielle (singer) songs Go! Beat singles Songs written by Gabrielle (singer) Songs written by Jonathan Shorten