Influences and Cover Versions
McCartney said that he was influenced by The Lovin' Spoonful: the song's "old-timey vaudevillian feel" particularly recalls the Spoonful's hit "Daydream", to which 'Good Day Sunshine' bears some harmonic resemblance.
The Tremeloes recorded a version later in 1966, their second single after parting company from Brian Poole and their first after signing with CBS, though it was not a hit. It was also included on their debut post-Poole album, Here Come The Tremeloes and several subsequent compilations.
Claudine Longet recorded a version in 1967 for her album The Look of Love and also released it as a single. The single peaked at #100 on Billboard's Hot 100 Chart and #36 on Billboard's Adult Contemporary Chart.
Scottish singer Lulu released a version on her 1970 album Melody Fair.
McCartney re-recorded the song himself in 1984 for the soundtrack to his film, Give My Regards to Broad Street.
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