Shine On" is a song by English indie rock band The Kooks and is the second single from their 2008 album Konk. It was released on 7 July 2008. Although debuting at a disapponting #63 in the UK Singles Chart the song has received a lot of airplay becoming a radio hit. The release of "Shine On" has also boosted Konk back into the UK top 40 album chart. Upon the physical release of "Shine On", the single climbed to #25, the band's lowest charting single since "Sofa Song".The music video was made available on The Kooks official website and Youtube on May 23, 2008. It features the band playing the song in a small room while water is dripping from the ceiling.
On July 3, 2008, The Kooks performed a live session on BBC Radio 1. During Jo Whiley's Live Lounge they played a special version of "Shine On" plus a cover of Coldplay's song "Violet Hill".
The Kooks also played the song live on Graham Norton's TV programme.
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