Ten years ago, a song quietly emerged that would go on to shape Pete Josef’s career and soundtrack thousands of deeply personal moments around the world. That song was “Colour” — a radiant meditation on beauty, joy, and the restorative power of nature, first written on a warm summer’s day in the hills of Somerset.
Now, to celebrate the 10th anniversary of his beloved debut album Colour (Sonar Kollektiv, 2015), Pete Josef returns to the very beginning, unveiling the original version of the title track as it was first conceived. Long before it became the jazzy, acoustic quartet ballad fans grew to cherish, “Colour” was born from drum machines, synths, and the wide-eyed spirit of 80s-inspired dance-pop. At the time, Pete was immersed in collaborations with artists such as Darren Emerson (The White Lamp), Friend Within, and Jody Wisternoff, and that creative energy pulses through this early incarnation of the song — playful, euphoric, and full of possibility.
Written in just a few hours, “Colour” was a spontaneous burst of inspiration that captured the light and joy of the moment. Its simple yet profound refrain — “Colour in my life, makes me happy / Colour in my life, gives me joy” — struck a universal chord almost immediately. From radio premieres with Gilles Peterson to soundtracking weddings, births, and funerals, the song took on a life far beyond its humble beginnings.
Over the past decade, “Colour” has quietly become a modern classic, amassing more than 10 million streams, appearing in over 400 playlists, and resonating with listeners across continents, platforms, and generations. This newly released (but original) version presents the song exactly as it was first imagined: bold, bright, naive, and undeniably joyful. It’s not a remix in the traditional sense, but a revelation — a shimmering, beat-driven counterpart that opens the door to a new audience while offering longtime fans an intimate glimpse into the song’s origin story.
“As we hit the 10-year anniversary, it felt like the right moment to share where this all began,” Pete Josef explains. “This version has been sitting on a hard drive since the day it was written. It’s raw, simple, and joyful — and I hope it resonates in the same way it did for me that day in Somerset.”
Welcome back to Colour. Let it make you happy once again.
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