"On a Sunday Afternoon" is a song by American hip hop duo A Lighter Shade of Brown and the second single from their debut studio album, Brown & Proud (1990). Featuring singer Shiro Stokes and radio disc jockey Huggy Boy, it was produced by Jammin' James Carter. It is the group's most successful song, peaking at number 39 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and reaching number one in New Zealand for two weeks; it is certified gold in the latter country.
Samples The song contains samples of "Groovin'" by the Rascals, "Crystal Blue Persuasion" by Tommy James and the Shondells, "Papa Was Too" by Joe Tex and "La-La (Means I Love You)" by the Delfonics.
Music video The music video was shot at Legg Lake Park in the Whittier Narrows Recreation Area. It sees the duo rapping and cruising around in the parking lot.
Track listings US cassette single; UK and Australian CD single "On a Sunday Afternoon" (radio mix) – 3:44 "A Sunday Afternoon Groove" – 3:47
UK 7-inch single A. "On a Sunday Afternoon" (radio mix) – 3:24 B. "Brown & Proud" (featuring Chulo) – 3:45
UK 12-inch single A1. "On a Sunday Afternoon" (Ozone mix) – 3:45 B1. "On a Sunday Afternoon" (radio mix) – 3:24 B2. "Brown & Proud" (featuring Chulo) – 3:45
Charts
Weekly charts Chart (1992) Peakposition Australia (ARIA) N.B. The High Point number in the NAT column represents the release's peak on the national chart. 162 US Billboard Hot 100 39
Year-end charts Chart (1992) Position New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ) 11
Certifications
Release history Region Date Format(s) Label(s) United States 1991 Cassette Pump United Kingdom July 6, 1992
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