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It's a Fine Day" is a song written by English poet and musician Edward Barton. It was originally recorded a cappella in 1983 by Jane and later by Opus III , for whom it was a major international hit in 1992.
The song, now considered a house music classic, is the basis of Orbital's 1992 track "Halcyon" and its album version "Halcyon + On + On" included in their second eponymous album; the "la la la" section of the "It's a Fine Day" chorus was backmasked and sampled throughout the song. Hawkshaw appeared in the video for "Halcyon" playing a housewife ...
"A Fine, Fine Day" is a single released by American singer and keyboardist Tony Carey. It is the opening track on his 1984 album, Some Tough City. The song, written by Carey, spent 15 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at #22. [2] The music video was directed by Storm Thorgerson. [3]
Edward Barton (born October 3, 1958) is an English poet, artist and musician from Manchester, known for his eccentric stage performances and use of home-made instruments.. He has had top 30 success as a songwriter with hits including "It's a Fine Day" - the tune of which was then used in Kylie Minogue's hit "Confide in Me" - "Halcyon" and "Happiness"
Kirsty Hawkshaw (born 29 March 1969) is an English electronic music vocalist and songwriter. In addition to her work as a solo artist, she is known as the lead vocalist of early 1990s dance group Opus III, and her collaborative work with other musicians and producers.
It's a Beautiful Day is an American band formed in San Francisco, California, in 1967, featuring vocalist Pattie Santos along with violinist David LaFlamme and his wife, Linda LaFlamme, on keyboards. David LaFlamme, who as a youth had once performed as a soloist with the Utah Symphony Orchestra , had previously been in the group Orkustra ...
"One Fine Day" by the Chiffons reached No. 5 on the Billboard Hot 100: its R&B chart peak was No. 6. The single was an international hit charting in the UK (#29), [3] France (#18), [4] and New Zealand (#6). [5] The Chiffons' "One Fine Day" was ranked #460 on Rolling Stone Magazine ' s list of The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time. [6]
Mind Fruit is the debut album by British electronic music group Opus III.Their hit single "It's a Fine Day" is a cover of a 1983 single by Jane & Barton, while "I Talk to the Wind" is a cover of a King Crimson song from their 1969 debut album In the Court of the Crimson King.