Walking on Sunshine is an intensely optimistic and joyful Pop Rock/New Wave track performed by the Anglo-American band Katrina & The Waves. Released in 1985, it is their most famous single and one of the definitive classic songs of the 1980s. The song is characterized by its fast, driving rhythm, bright guitar work, and the highly energetic vocals of lead singer Katrina Leskanich. With simple, direct lyrics and an explosive chorus, the track conveys the feeling of pure elation and "walking on su