LEN: "Steal My Sunshine"

Long live the 90s! An infectious earworm 1990s pop rock hit by LEN. Look, listen, and learn about Jennifer Eklund's piano solo arrangement of "Steal My Sunshine."

LEN: "Steal My Sunshine"

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About LEN:

LEN is a Canadian alternative rock band formed in Toronto, Ontario, in 1991. The group consists of siblings Marc and Sharon Costanzo, along with their friend D-Rock. The band’s name is an acronym of ā€œLadies & Gentlemenā€.

LEN gained international fame in 1999 with their hit single ā€œSteal My Sunshine,ā€ which was featured on their third studio album, ā€œYou Can’t Stop the Bum Rush.ā€ The song’s catchy hooks, laid-back vibe, and playful lyrics propelled it to the top of the charts in several countries, including Canada, the United States, and the United Kingdom. ā€œSteal My Sunshineā€ remains LEN’s most successful and recognizable song.

The band’s music is known for blending elements of alternative rock, hip hop, and electronic music, creating a unique and eclectic sound. Their songs often feature catchy melodies, infectious beats, and witty lyrics that explore themes of love, relationships, and everyday life.

In addition to ā€œSteal My Sunshine,ā€ LEN has released several other albums, including ā€œGet Your Legs Brokeā€ (1995) and ā€œWe Be Who We Beā€ (2002). While they haven’t achieved the same level of commercial success as their breakout hit, LEN continues to tour and release music, maintaining a dedicated fanbase around the world.


About ā€œSteal My Sunshineā€:

ā€œSteal My Sunshineā€ is a song by the Canadian alternative rock band LEN. Released in 1999, it became the band’s most successful single, propelling them to international fame. The song is known for its catchy hooks, laid-back vibe, and playful lyrics.

ā€œSteal My Sunshineā€ features a sample from the Andrea True Connection’s disco track ā€œMore, More, More,ā€ which forms the backbone of the song’s infectious groove. Over the sample, LEN’s members Marc and Sharon Costanzo deliver vocals that evoke a carefree, summery atmosphere.

The lyrics of ā€œSteal My Sunshineā€ reflect themes of nostalgia, friendship, and the fleeting nature of happiness. The song’s chorus, with its memorable refrain ā€œIf you steal my sunshine,ā€ captures the feeling of wanting to hold onto moments of joy and contentment.

Upon its release, ā€œSteal My Sunshineā€ became an instant hit, topping the charts in Canada and peaking at number nine on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States. The song’s success was further boosted by its quirky music video, which features footage of the band and their friends goofing around on a sunny day.

ā€œSteal My Sunshineā€ remains LEN’s most iconic song and continues to be a beloved anthem of the late 1990s. Its enduring popularity has ensured its place in pop culture and made it a staple of nostalgia playlists and retro radio stations.


ā€œSteal My Sunshineā€ Intermediate Piano Solo

Key features of the intermediate version:

  • This is the full album version of the song in the original key
  • 7 total pages
  • Run time is approximately 3:10

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Jennifer Eklund
Written by Jennifer Eklund
Jennifer Eklund holds a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in music from California State University, Long Beach. She is an avid arranger, composer, and author of the Piano ProntoĀ® method books series as well as a wide variety of supplemental songbooks. She is also a Signature Artist with Musicnotes.com with a large catalog of popular music titles for musicians of all levels.

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