This Is the Day
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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
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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"
Notable mentions
This song is specifically mentioned as being the song the jogger (Paula Giannetto) was listening to when she discovers Ben Rifkins body in Defending Jacob by William Landay.
References
- ^ "Record News". NME. 27 August 1983. p. 39.
- ^ a b "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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