A little boy’s charming rock version of ‘You Are My Sunshine’ brought joy to millions of viewers worldwide.
The toddler, known to his TikTok fans as Sunshine, stands in his diaper holding a tiny ukulele, his bouncy curls framing his face. He begins singing the classic tune with his own special pronunciation, saying “su-shy.” The performance takes an unexpected turn when he shouts “A bit faster!” and launches into a rock version.
‘You Are My Sunshine,’ written by Jimmie Davis and Charles Mitchell in 1939, holds a special place in many hearts. What started as a simple love song later became Louisiana’s state song when Davis served as governor. Through the years, parents have sung this tender melody to their children, turning it into a treasure passed down through generations.
The original video, a sweet classic version posted by Sunshine’s mom on TikTok, quickly went viral and was watched over 17 million times on TikTok alone.
Original Video: Sunshine Performs Sweet Version of ‘You Are My Sunshine’
@karsennroberson #Momtok #momsoftiktok #mom #momlife #toddlersoftiktok ♬ You are my sunshine – Karsen (Sunshine’s mom)
But the performance reached even greater heights when Atila Kw, a 28-year-old musician and popular YouTuber from Brazil, discovered it.
Known for his creative remixes featuring babies and animals, Atila has over 3.5 million subscribers on YouTube. He enhanced Sunshine’s performance with auto-tune effects and fresh musical arrangements, transforming the home video into an engaging piece that touched viewers across the globe.
WATCH: Cutest Remix of ‘You Are My Sunshine’
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You are my sunshine is priceless.