Kiss (When the Sun Don't Shine)

"Kiss (When the Sun Don't Shine)" is a song by Dutch Eurodance group Vengaboys, released in November 1999, by Breakin' and Positiva Records, as the lead single from their third studio album, The Platinum Album (2000). The song is both written and produced by Danski & DJ Delmundo and was quite successful on the charts in several countries around the world. It reached number one on the New Zealand Singles Chart and peaked within the top 10 in Canada, Denmark, Flanders, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, the Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, and the United Kingdom. The accompanying music video was directed by Masashi Muto and filmed in Japan.

Critical reception

AllMusic described the song as a "hi-energy dance anthem" in their review of The Platinum Album.

Music video

The music video for "Kiss (When the Sun Don't Shine)" was directed by Masashi Muto and shot in Tokyo, Japan during the Vengaboys Millennium world tour. It features the Para Para, a synchronized dance that originated in Japan.

Track listings

• Dutch CD single

1. "Kiss (When the Sun Don't Shine)" (Hitradio) – 3:31
2. "Kiss (When the Sun Don't Shine)" (DJ Jean Remix) – 8:03

• Dutch maxi-CD single

1. "Kiss (When the Sun Don't Shine)" (Hitradio) – 3:31
2. "Kiss (When the Sun Don't Shine)" (Hitradio XXL) – 5:25
3. "Kiss (When the Sun Don't Shine)" (karaoke) – 3:31
4. "Kiss (When the Sun Don't Shine)" (DJ Jean Remix) – 8:03
5. "Kiss (When the Sun Don't Shine)" (Airscape Remix) – 8:59
6. "Kiss (When the Sun Don't Shine)" (Southside Spinners Remix) – 8:12
7. "Vengababes from Outer Space" – 3:25
8. "Kiss (When the Sun Don't Shine)" (video) – 3:31

• European CD single

1. "Kiss (When the Sun Don't Shine)" (Hitradio) – 3:31
2. "Kiss (When the Sun Don't Shine)" (Hitradio XXL) – 5:25

• UK cassette single

1. "Kiss (When the Sun Don't Shine)" (Hitradio) – 3:33
2. "Kiss (When the Sun Don't Shine)" (XXL mix) – 5:25
3. "Kiss (When the Sun Don't Shine)" (karaoke) – 3:33

• UK CD1

1. "Kiss (When the Sun Don't Shine)" (Hitradio) – 3:33
2. "Kiss (When the Sun Don't Shine)" (XXL mix) – 5:25
3. "Kiss (When the Sun Don't Shine)" (karaoke) – 3:33
4. "Kiss (When the Sun Don't Shine)" (DJ Jean Remix) – 6:53
5. "Kiss (When the Sun Don't Shine)" (video)

• UK CD2

1. "Kiss (When the Sun Don't Shine)" (Hitradio) – 3:33
2. "Kiss (When the Sun Don't Shine)" (Airscape Remix) – 9:01
3. "Boom, Boom, Boom, Boom!!" (Marc van Dale with Enrico Remix) – 6:32

• Australian CD single

1. "Kiss (When the Sun Don't Shine)" (Hitradio) – 3:33
2. "Kiss (When the Sun Don't Shine)" (DJ Jean Remix) – 6:53
3. "Kiss (When the Sun Don't Shine)" (XXL mix) – 5:25
4. "Kiss (When the Sun Don't Shine)" (Airscape Remix) – 9:01
5. "Kiss (When the Sun Don't Shine)" (video)

Charts

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

Certifications

Release history

References