[1] The single was released on 7 December 2009 and it was written by Parfitt, Harris, Hal Shaper, and Andy Bown.

[2] Harris said the song took 20 years to write[3] and was inspired by memories of growing up in Western Australia in the 1930s (in the Southern Hemisphere, December 25 falls during the summer season).

[4] The proceeds of digital download sales and four Christmas in the Sun paintings by Harris were donated to the Australian charity The Smith Family.

But, when the Christmas season came and it was still beach weather, I was confused, maybe a little sad, and certainly inspired to write this song.

It features the vocals of my generous and talented friend, leonard Tucker, who has his own unique style but is on the same level as Johnny Mathis!