# Is there an older version of 'soak up the sun' by sheryl crow **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [June 18, 2004, 5:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-an-older-version-of-soak-up-the-sun-by-sheryl-crow/251071 "2004-06-18T17:32:28Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 7\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Wesley\_Clark](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wesley_clark/32/20581_2.png) [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2004, 5:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-an-older-version-of-soak-up-the-sun-by-sheryl-crow/251071/1 "2004-06-18T17:32:28Z")
I remember in summer of 2002 i was listening to the radio and heard what i thought was ‘soak up the sun’ by sheryl crow. But i think the song i actually listened to was a bit slower and was a bit more serious. So was this song of Crow’s based on someone elses song? are there other versions of this song, either made by sheryl crow or someone else? ---
**Author:** ![RealityChuck](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/realitychuck/32/195_2.png) [@RealityChuck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RealityChuck)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2004, 5:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-an-older-version-of-soak-up-the-sun-by-sheryl-crow/251071/2 "2004-06-18T17:53:51Z")
The All-Music Guide indicates that Crow is the only one to sing the song – except for a some knockoff versions after the fact. ---
**Author:** ![CalMeacham](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/calmeacham/32/35_2.png) [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2004, 6:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-an-older-version-of-soak-up-the-sun-by-sheryl-crow/251071/3 "2004-06-18T18:00:46Z")
Can someone explain something about the lyrics to me? I’m notoriously dense at understanding lyrics, and interpreting them once I know what they are. At the end of the song she sings: I’ve got my 45 on So I can rock on. What the hell does she mean? If she’s talking about records (vinyl records with a big hole in the center), then it should be plural: “45s”. Then she could rock to them. But I can’t believe anyone in this day and age rocking to 45s. I think it would sound alien to most of the Gen X’ers. So does she have a firearm on? What does this line even mean? ---
**Author:** ![pulykamell](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/pulykamell/32/3166_2.png) [@pulykamell](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pulykamell)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2004, 6:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-an-older-version-of-soak-up-the-sun-by-sheryl-crow/251071/4 "2004-06-18T18:09:01Z")
I’ve always assumed that line meant “45” as in the record. Believe it or not, there are plenty of Gen Xers with record players, and some bands (especially indie bands) do still release 7" inch singles, as well as full-length LPs on vinyl. If she’s only listening to one 45, why would it be plural? In the Cornershop song “Brimful of Asha,” it’s used in the singular (“Brimful of Asha on the 45.”) ---
**Author:** ![pope\_hentai](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/ee59a6/32.png) [@pope\_hentai](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pope_hentai)\ **Post date:** [June 22, 2004, 1:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-an-older-version-of-soak-up-the-sun-by-sheryl-crow/251071/5 "2004-06-22T13:50:49Z")
[QUOTE] CalMeacham Can someone explain something about the lyrics to me? I’m notoriously dense at understanding lyrics, and interpreting them once I know what they are. At the end of the song she sings: I’ve got my 45 on So I can rock on. [\QUOTE] check the context… shes talking about soaking up the sun. the 45 is more than likely her sunscreen - spf45 ya know the good stuff. ---
**Author:** ![Gatopescado](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gatopescado/32/5711_2.png) [@Gatopescado](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gatopescado)\ **Post date:** [June 22, 2004, 5:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-an-older-version-of-soak-up-the-sun-by-sheryl-crow/251071/6 "2004-06-22T17:23:10Z")
On a related note, the radio edit of this song is horrible! Something about it just grates on my nerves. It doesn’t “flow” and seems “wrong” for some reason. I heard the full version on DMX and actually kinka liked it. It had a bit on an intro, built at a normal pace, had a cool little bridge in the middle and a wrap-up that left you with a satisfying listening experiance. On the radio, it just jumps in your face, is choppy and unpleasant. Just thought I’d share this with everyone. Carry on with your normal daily schedual. ---
**Author:** ![Nutty\_Bunny](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/d07c76/32.png) [@Nutty\_Bunny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nutty_Bunny)\ **Post date:** [June 22, 2004, 6:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-an-older-version-of-soak-up-the-sun-by-sheryl-crow/251071/7 "2004-06-22T18:47:39Z")
**CalMeacham** , I’m guessing you meant “Generation Y”? I’ve understood “Gen X” to mean people born in the late-60s, early 70s (me, for instance). I first heard it in the early 90s to describe people in their early-mid 20s. Records and 8-Tracks were the first forms of music I ever had. I’ll admit to being too young for 78s, but I used to play my parents’ 78s sometimes. Hell, I call FYE, Best Buy, Coconuts “the record store”. It feels unnatural to say “CD store”. Anyway, I hate Sheryl Crow (so I haven’t really paid attention to the lyrics) but I would guess that, in the context of the lyrics posted above, she could’ve meant either sunscreen _or_ records. If I hate Sheryl Crow so much, why am I here? 😕😃