Lovely Day
Bill Withers
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When I wake up in the morning, love And the sunlight hurts my eyes And something without warning, love Bears heavy on my mind Then I look at you And the world's alright with me Just one look at you And I know it's gonna be A lovely day A lovely day When the day that lies ahead of me Seems impossible to face When someone else instead of me Always seems to know the way Then I look at you And the world's alright with me Just one look at you And I know it's gonna be A lovely day A lovely day When the day that lies ahead of me Seems impossible to face When someone else instead of me Always seems to know the way Then I look at you And the world's alright with me Just one look at you And I know it's gonna be A lovely day A lovely day
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Written by: Bill Withers, Clarence Kermit Mcdonald, Skip Scarborough
Lyrics © GOLDEN WITHERS MUSIC, Royalty Network, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Song Origin"Lovely Day" was released by American soul and R&B singer Bill Withers in 1977. It is one of his signature songs, along with "Lean on Me" and "Ain't No Sunshine."
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Album InclusionThe track is part of the album "Menagerie," Bill Withers' sixth album.
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Song WritingThe song was written by Withers and Skip Scarborough. It features a notable keyboard riff played by Scarborough himself.
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Chart Performance"Lovely Day" performed well on music charts. In the United States, it reached #30 on the Billboard Hot 100. In the United Kingdom, it reached #7 in the UK Singles Chart on its first release. It re-entered the chart in 1987, reaching #6.
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Record-Breaking NoteBill Withers holds a note for 18 seconds while singing 'day' at the end of the song, which is one of the longest instances of a note held in an American pop song.
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Use in MediaThe song has been widely used in popular media and advertisements, including in films like "127 Hours" and "The Secret Life of Pets," as well as in various commercials.
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Notable Covers"Lovely Day" has been covered by numerous artists, including Maroon 5, Jill Scott, and Alt-J. The song has been remixed and sampled in numerous tracks as well.
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Critical ReceptionThe song was well received by critics. It's noted for its upbeat mood, polished production, and Withers' soulful delivery.
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Gift of HopeBill Withers stated that he wrote "Lovely Day" as a song to bring a message of hope and to make people feel better.
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Legacy"Lovely Day" continues to be a popular song, frequently played on various radio stations and streaming platforms. It has garnered millions of listens on platforms like Spotify and YouTube.
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