Sunshine Pop

Sunshine Pop emerged in the mid-1960s, primarily in California, when an eclectic mix of bright melodies, cheerful harmonies, and lyrics about waves and sunny days became all the rage, proving that happiness can indeed be a profitable enterprise. Musically, it features lush orchestration and vocal harmonies that make you feel like you're sipping a piña colada on a beach, even if you're actually stuck in your flat watching the rain. It's the sort of genre that might make you question your own suitability for a normal adult life, as you wonder if everyone else really is having as much fun as the songs suggest.