This Is the Day (song)
"This Is the Day" | ||||
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Single by The The | ||||
from the album Soul Mining | ||||
Released | 2 September 1983 | |||
Format | 7-inch single, 12-inch single | |||
Recorded | Advision and SARM Studios, London | |||
Genre | New wave, synthpop | |||
Length |
4:59 (album version) 3:42 (single edit) | |||
Label | Epic | |||
Producer(s) | Paul Hardiman and Matt Johnson | |||
The The singles chronology | ||||
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"This Is the Day" is a song written by Matt Johnson and originally released as a single by his band The The on 2 September 1983.[1] It reached number 71 in the UK Singles Chart.[2] A version of the song was included on the band's debut album Soul Mining, released in October 1983.
A re-recorded version of the song, re-titled "That Was the Day", was released as the lead track on the Dis-Infected EP in 1993. The EP reached number 17 in the singles chart.[2]
Track listing
- 7" single
- "This Is the Day" – 3:42
- "Mental Healing Process" – 3:44
- 12" single
- "This Is the Day (Extended Version)" – 5:22
- "I've Been Waitin' for Tomorrow (All of My Life) (Special Mix)" – 7:36
Manic Street Preachers version
"This Is the Day" | ||||
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Single by Manic Street Preachers | ||||
from the album National Treasures – The Complete Singles | ||||
Released | 18 September 2011 | |||
Format | Digital download, CD | |||
Recorded | Faster Recording Studios, Cardiff | |||
Genre | Alternative rock | |||
Length | 3:37 | |||
Label | Columbia | |||
Producer(s) | Loz Williams & Manic Street Preachers | |||
Manic Street Preachers singles chronology | ||||
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In September 2011, "This Is the Day" was covered by the Manic Street Preachers as a single to promote their National Treasures – The Complete Singles compilation album. The CD single was only available as a limited edition with the CD/DVD version of National Treasures on the HMV website.[3]
Track listing
- Digital download
- "This Is the Day" – 3:37
- "We Were Never Told" – 3:20
- HMV exclusive CD
- "This Is the Day"
- "Rock 'n' Roll Genius"
References
- ↑ "Record News". NME. 27 August 1983. p. 39.
- 1 2 "THE THE – full Official Chart History – Official Charts Company". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 27 October 2015.
- ↑ "Pre-order 'National Treasures' for exclusive extras". Retrieved 2 January 2012.
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