The Sun Never Shone That Day

"The Sun Never Never Shone That Day" is a song by A-ha, released as a single from their album Minor Earth Major Sky. The song was written by Lauren Savoy and Paul Waaktaar-Savoy.

On 21 September 2000, at around the time other European countries saw the release of "Velvet", Norway released "The Sun Never Shone That Day" to radio stations. The single was never available to buy in the shops. "The Sun Never Shone That Day" was released to German radio stations on 26 January 2001. Although this single was not available to buy in the shops, it was included in the 4-CD box set Minor Earth Major Box which was released in Germany on 26 February 2001.

The front sleeve features a darkened picture of a rear car windscreen against a yellow sky.

Track listing

Germany and Norway promotional-only CD

1. "The Sun Never Never Shone That Day" (Radio Edit)

Minor Earth Major Box Version

1. "The Sun Never Shone That Day" (Album Version)
2. "Thought That It Was You" (Album Version)
3. "Minor Earth Major Sky" (Ian Pooleys Toothache Mix)
4. "Minor Earth Major Sky" (Pumpin' Dolls Club Mix)
5. "Minor Earth Major Sky" (CD Rom Video Track)