"Sun City" is a song by Giancarlo Pasquini under his alias Dave Rodgers, featuring special guest Jennifer Batten on guitars. It was released on June 28, 1994, on a 12-inch maxi-single by A-Beat-C in Italy and later included on Rodgers' fourth studio album, Take Me Higher (1997). The song made its first album appearance on Hibiya Radio City Vol. 2 ~Para Para Euro Night~ on October 10, 1994. It was written by Alberto Contini & Pasquini, and composed by Batten alongside Pasquini, with production by Rodgers and mixing by Mr. Contini and Bratt Sinclaire.
Pasquini later covered the song again under the Dave Rodgers alias on May 7, 2008, with the new title "Sun City 2008", featuring a new arrangement. It was released on Super Eurobeat Vol. 187.
Lyrics[]
[Verse 1]
I wait for my time
And look for my girl
If you don't believe me please don't go
It's easy for you
To take me away
We're ready to stay together
[Verse 2]
I'm ready to go
I'm ready for you
Just waiting the time, please let me know
You have to believe
And never be sad
I'm gonna love you forever
[Pre-Chorus]
Don't you want me?
Don't you want me?
Don't you want me?
Follow me now 'cause you better run to my
[Chorus]
Sun city
Take the way you feel it
This is my time I'll be your man
Sun city
Live and take it easy
Ready to play the night with you
[Verse 3]
I can see the way
I know you'll be mine
The light of your eyes will shine on me
I listen to you
Cause you won't be wrong
So we can relax together
Featured on[]
| Year | Version | Album | Track No. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Sun City [3-Min Ver] | Hibiya Radio City Vol. 2 ~Para Para Euro Night~ | Track 14 |
| Sun City (Extended Mix) | Maharaja Night - Hi-NRG Revolution Vol. 12 | Track 1 | |
| Sun City [Mixed] | Avex Rave '94 - Live In Tokyo Dome - August 29th 1994 | Disc 1, Track 16 | |
| Avex Rave '94 - Live In Tokyo Dome - August 29th 1994 (VHS) | Track 12 | ||
| The Best Of Super Eurobeat 1994 | Disc 1, Track 1 | ||
| 1995 | Super Eurobeat Vol. 53 - Non-Stop Mega Mix | Track 20 | |
| 1997 | Sun City [Extended] | Take Me Higher | Track 7 |
| 2001 | Sun City [Mixed] | Super Eurobeat Vol. 120 - New Century Anniversary Non-Stop Megamix | Disc 2, Track 37 |
| ~The Early Days Of SEB~ Euro Darkness 3 | Track 25 | ||
| 2008 | Sun City (Extended Version) | Super Eurobeat Presents Dave Rodgers Special Collection Vol. 1 | Track 2 |
| 2009 | Sun City [Mixed] | D1 Grand Prix 2009 | Track 14 |
| 2024 | Sun City (Remastered 2024) | The Best Of 90's Remasters by Dave Rodgers | Track 2 |
| 2025 | Sun City (Extended Mix 2025 Remastered) | The Best Of Eurobeat Duets | Track 17 |
Live performance[]
Rodgers performed "Sun City" live at Avex Rave '94 on August 29, 1994, at the Tokyo Dome in front of a crowd of around 50,000 people. Along with "Sun City" he performed "Get Wild", Jennifer Batten would perform the guitars live with Rodgers along with Italian drummer Helder Stefanini.
Credits and Personnel[]
Credits and personnel adapted from 12-inch maxi-single sleeve.
- Giancarlo Pasquini - songwriter, composer, lead vocals (Uncredited)
- Jennifer Batten - composer, guitar, featured artist (Special Guest)
- Alberto Contini - songwriting, mixing
- Dave Rodgers - producer
- Bratt Sinclaire - mixing
Special thanks to Giovannelli for Equipment
Track Listings and Formats[]
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Release History[]
Release dates for "Sun City"
| Date | Region | Label | Format | Cat No. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 28, 1994 | Italy | A-Beat-C | 12-inch maxi-single | ABeat 1160 |
| November 5, 2021 | Various | Digital download · streaming | ABEAT 1160 |
2008 Cover[]
- Main article: Sun City/Sun City 2008
In 2008, Giancarlo Pasquini, under the alias Dave Rodgers, self-covered "Sun City" under the new title "Sun City 2008", which featured a new arrangement.