The Linda Lindas have released a new cover of “California Sun,” the classic song written by Henry Glover and first recorded by Joe Jones in 1960. The single is available digitally now and continues the Linda Linda’s ongoing engagement with punk history and influence.
“California Sun” has a long lineage in rock and punk music. After its original release, the song gained renewed popularity through a 1963 cover by The Rivieras. It later became closely associated with the Ramones, who recorded the track twice: a live version in 1976 released as the B-side to “I Wanna Be Your Boyfriend,” and a studio version that appeared on their 1977 album Leave Home.
The Linda Lindas’ version acknowledges that legacy directly. The single’s cover artwork serves as a visual tribute to the Ramones, reinforcing the connection between the original punk movement and the band’s modern interpretation. Musically, the cover preserves the song’s high-energy simplicity while filtering it through the group’s contemporary punk approach.
The release follows The Linda Lindas’ 2024 album No Obligation, which further established the band as one of the most visible and influential young punk acts in the American scene. With their take on “California Sun,” the band bridges decades of punk history while honoring the artists who shaped the genre.
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