More Today Than Yesterday

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About More Today Than Yesterday

"More Today Than Yesterday" is a song written by Pat Upton and performed by Spiral Starecase. It reached number 6 in Canada, number 7 on the Cashbox Top 100, and number 12 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1969. It was also released in the United Kingdom as a single, but did not chart. The song was featured on their 1969 album, More Today Than Yesterday. Produced by Sonny Knight and arranged by Al Capps, it ranked number 50 on Billboard magazine's Top Hot 100 songs of 1969. The principal idea of the song was made famous at the turn of the 20th century in a poem by Rosemonde Gérard, the wife of the poet and playwright Edmond Rostand (Cyrano de Bergerac).  


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Spiral Starecase

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Song's Origin
"More Today Than Yesterday" is a song written by Pat Upton and performed by Spiral Starecase, an American pop band.
Song Release
The song was released in December 1968 and was included in their album of the same title, released in 1969.
Chart Success
"More Today Than Yesterday" reached number 12 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1969 and has been the band's biggest hit.
Song's Popularity
Although the band Spiral Starecase was short-lived, "More Today Than Yesterday" has remained a popular song among oldies and classic hits radio station formats.
Notable Cover Versions
The song has been covered by several artists over the years, including Diana Ross, Sonny and Cher, and Charles Earland.
Use in Pop Culture
"More Today Than Yesterday" has been used in various films and TV shows, such as "The Waterboy" (1998), "Heartbreakers" (2001), and "The Family Man" (2000).
Song Style
The song is renowned for its upbeat and optimistic tune, reflecting the heady optimism of the late 1960s era.
Song Composition
Pat Upton, the band's lead vocalist and guitarist, wrote "More Today Than Yesterday". An amazing fact here is that Upton wrote the song in just ten minutes.
Band's End and Song's Continuation
Despite the band Spiral Starecase disbanding in the early 1970s, "More Today Than Yesterday" continued to play on oldies radio stations, keeping the band's legacy alive.
Recognition
In 1999, BMI recognized "More Today Than Yesterday" for its two millionth broadcast on U.S. radio.
Samples in Other Songs
The song was sampled in the song "Run Away" by the group Real McCoy in 1994 and used in the soundtrack of "The Waterboy".
Live Performances
Even after the band's break-up, Pat Upton continued to perform "More Today Than Yesterday" at his nightclub in Guntersville, Alabama until his death in 2016.

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