Jonathan Edwards - Sunshine Emma

Review by Armin Grewe

Sunshine Emma: A Raw, Folk-Rock Punch to the Gut (1971) Let’s cut straight to it—Jonathan Edwards’ Sunshine Emma isn’t just another dusty relic from the '70s folk scene. This sucker is a gritty little gem that punches above its weight, blending country twang with folk-rock grit like no one else at the time. Released in '71 across Australia, the US, Germany, and Canada, this album slid under the radar for too long. But trust me, once you hear it, it sticks to your brain like gum on a hot sidewalk. The opening track, “Sunshine,” hits like a freight train of optimism—with just enough edge to keep it real. It’s not some sappy ode to happiness; nah, Edwards brings a raw honesty here that feels more like a conversation over whiskey than a polished anthem. The guitar riffs are tight but loose enough to let the soul breathe, and damn if that chorus doesn’t stick in your head for days. You can practically smell the open road when he sings about chasing sunlight. It’s simple yet profound, kinda like life itself. Then there’s “Emma.” This one’s different—it’s slower, moodier, almost haunting. If “Sunshine” is the daydream, “Emma” is the late-night stare into the void. J. Edwards wrote this sucker himself, and you can tell he poured every ounce of heartache into those lyrics. The way his voice cracks on certain lines? Chills. Producer Peter Casperson deserves props here for letting the emotion bleed through without drowning it in studio gloss. And whoever PF is—the mastering wizard—they nailed the balance between clarity and rawness. What makes these tracks unforgettable? They don’t try too hard. No flashy gimmicks, no overproduced nonsense. Just honest music played by people who clearly cared. That’s rare even today, so imagine how refreshing it must’ve felt back then. Now here’s the kicker: Sunshine Emma wasn’t just released by one label—it bounced around Atlantic, Atco Records, and Capricorn Records like a foster kid searching for a home. Maybe that’s why it never got the spotlight it deserved. Or maybe we weren’t ready for something this real back in ’71. Hell, I’m not sure we’re ready now. So yeah, go listen to this thing. Crank it loud, let it mess you up a little. Because sometimes, all you need is a scrappy album like Sunshine Emma to remind you what music’s really about. Oh, and fun fact? Listening to it while stuck in traffic might make you wanna drive forever—or ditch the car entirely. Don’t say I didn’t warn ya.

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Artist: Jonathan Edwards
Album: Sunshine Emma

Folk, World, & Country

1971

Rating: 4.5

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Tracks

Track	Duration	Preview
Emma	3:39
Sunshine	2:16

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Catalog Numbers

C-8021
8021
ATL 10 085, C-8021
45-8021

Labels

Atco Records
Capricorn Records
Atlantic
Alantic

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écouter en ligne
kuunnella verkossa
escuchar en línea
ouvir online
lytte på nettet
lyssna på nätet
online anhören
online luisteren
ascolta in linea

Formats

Vinyl
7"
Single
45 RPM
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SP
MO - Monarch Press

Companies

Role	Company
Manufactured By	Atlantic Recording Corporation
Published By	Castle Hill Publishing Ltd.
Produced For	North Country Productions Ltd.
Pressed By	Shelley Products
Distributed By	Kinney Music Of Canada, Ltd.
Record Company	Atlantic Recording Corporation
Mastered At	Tonstudio Pfanz

Credits

Role	Credit
Producer	Peter Casperson
Written-By	J. Edwards
Mastered By	PF

Notes

Manufactured in Australia by an authorised user of the trademark
Label stamped (NOT FOR SALE SAMPLE RECORD)
Made in Germany.
℗ 1971

Barcodes

Matrix / Runout (A side etched runout): C-8021-S1
Matrix / Runout (B side etched runout): C-8021-S2
Rights Society: ASCAP
Matrix / Runout (A side etched runout): C-8021-S1 Q M
Matrix / Runout (B side etched runout): C-8021-S2 Q M
Matrix / Runout (A Side Label): CAP-22525 SP
Matrix / Runout (B Side Label): CAP-22523 SP
Matrix / Runout (A Side): CAP - 22525 - 5 MR △86347 AT X
Matrix / Runout (B Side): CAP - 22523 - 6 MR △86346 AT W
Rights Society: GEMA
Matrix / Runout (Label side A): CAD 22 525
Matrix / Runout (Label side B): CAD 22 523
Matrix / Runout (Runout side A, etched): ST-CAP-22525 PF
Matrix / Runout (Runout side B, etched): ST-CAP-22523 PF
Matrix / Runout (Runout both sides, stamped): Manufactured in Germany
Matrix / Runout (A side: Etched): MX165885 45-8021 - 1
Matrix / Runout (B side: Etched): MX165886 45-8021 - 2

About Jonathan Edwards

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b. July 28, 1946 in Aitkin, Minnesota American singer-songwriter and musician best known for his 1971 hit single "Sunshine".

Real Name

John Evan Edwards

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Interesting fact about Album

Did you know? Jonathan Edwards' album *Sunshine Emma* came out in 1971 and blended Country and Folk Rock vibes. It was released in four countries—Australia, the US, Germany, and Canada. The tracks "Sunshine" and "Emma" were written by Edwards himself. Fun fact: Peter Casperson produced it, and PF mastered the album. Different labels like Atlantic and Capricorn Records were involved too. Neat, right?

Comments

dinhthanhhuan

2025-03-16

Underrated excellent musician from the amazing 70's music era.

ejlehm

2025-03-16

This is my favorite song about enjoying a quickie

marlisiregar

2025-03-16

what great songs. brings me back to the great 70's. I was a young hippie girl barefoot with living in a commune...beautiful times I cherish..

lethimyhang1508

2025-03-16

Love this song and that entire album...all the mems!

dadadebarros

2025-03-15

weed ? anybody think the same?

revitolporeminimizer

2025-03-15

1971 at its best

armalynsanjuan

2025-03-14

great song

cmat522

2025-03-13

well more specifically you mispelled Jonathan lol

srid5379912b369

2025-03-12

That font for "CAPRICORN" is "groovy," dig?

rmalabanan

2025-03-12

You spelled Jonathan Edwards wrong lol

smokefrog65

2025-03-11

Love, great song!!

constructoraverastegui

2025-03-10

My mom use to play this song for me when I was growing up

xmimiii

2025-03-10

I 1st heard JE open for Don McLean in early 70's. Couldn't believe my ears & loved him & his music since.
Use to play guitar & sing his 1st & 2nd albums sittin' around camp fires, & everywhere/anywhere else.
Gonna see him for 7th time? in Blairstown, NJ, May 2nd. He signed all my vinyls & CDs so I have to find something for him to sign!! The AD post card from last year will work! Ha!
Cheers to all the JE fans.
Srw (Sandy)

roberthiller

2025-03-10

Still love it all these years later!

michelleharry02

2025-03-09

Memories...ahhh

digiltalmarketingofflline

2025-03-09

I bought the single from a juke box supplier in 1978, for the A-Side "Sunshine". I don't always play B-sides but I flipped it over. My God! This song is equal to "Sunshine". It should have been released separately. Too bad Edwards wasn't prolific!!!