do you know this song?

[ellen80]

i am trying to remember a song from about 15 years ago maybe more. all i now is some lyrics and i am guessing its beach boys or neil diamond!
i got the sun on my face and the wind in my hair and its good just to be alive.

[Ethel]

Here's a possibility - but I think it is far too recent:

http://www.onlylyrics.com/hits.php?grid=8&id=1 006826

[mxyzptlk]

Neil Diamond - On the Robert e Lee ( atrack from the Jazz Singer