"On a Sunday Afternoon" is a song by American hip hop duo A Lighter Shade of Brown and the second single from their debut studio album, Brown & Proud (1990). Featuring singer Shiro Stokes and radio disc jockeyHuggy Boy, it was produced by Jammin' James Carter. It is the group's most successful song, peaking at number 39 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and reaching number one in New Zealand for two weeks; it is certified gold in the latter country.
Background and content
Clif Richey, the manager of A Lighter Shade of Brown, wanted them to write a song with a vibe similar to that of "Summertime" by DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince, which was a hit at the time, but about what their friends and family did at the park. As a result, the duo composed "On a Sunday Afternoon", in which they rap about topics such as "jamming the oldie tunes" and "kids playing on the merry-go-round".[1]
^On a Sunday Afternoon (UK & Australian CD single liner notes). A Lighter Shade of Brown. Pump Records. 1991. CDPU110.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
^On a Sunday Afternoon (UK 7-inch single sleeve). A Lighter Shade of Brown. Pump Records. 1991. 7 PUM 010, 9070510.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
^On a Sunday Afternoon (UK 12-inch single sleeve). A Lighter Shade of Brown. Pump Records. 1991. 12PUM010.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
