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"Lovely Day" is a song by American soul and R&B singer Bill Withers. Written by Withers and Skip Scarborough, it was released on December 21, 1977, and appears on Withers's sixth album, Menagerie (1977). Withers holds a sustained note towards the end which, at 18 seconds, is one of the longest ever recorded on an American pop song.
The lead single "Lovely Day" has gone on to become one of Withers' signature songs, particularly in the UK, where it was a top 10 hit both on its original release and again in a remixed version in 1988. Menagerie peaked at No. 16 on the R&B chart and No. 39 on the Billboard 200. It was Withers' biggest-selling album in the UK, where it reached ...
With "Lovely Day", he set the record for the longest sustained note on an American chart hit, holding a high E for 18 seconds. [ 39 ] Editors from The Guardian considered that Withers' songs are "some of the most beloved in the American songbook", citing, "'Ain't No Sunshine' is regarded as one of the all-time great breakup tracks, while 'Lean ...
“Lovely Day” by Bill Withers (1977) The funky beats (thanks to the bass guitar and percussion) combined with Bill Withers’s vocals (including an 18 second hold at the end, which is the ...
The second Bill Withers song to make the list, "Lovely Day" describes Turkey Day to a T. 'You've Got a Friend in Me' by Randy Newman Young and old will recognize this classic tune from the "Toy ...
Bill Withers has died from heart complications, his family said in a statement to The Associated Press. He was 81. ‘Lean On Me,’ ‘Lovely Day’ singer Bill Withers dies at 81
"Raining for Grandad" – Grandad (Music by Jim Sullivan, Lyrics by Paul Whitehouse) "Being a Villain" – Danny Driscoll & Tony Driscoll (Lyrics by Paul Whitehouse, Music by Paul Whitehouse and Stuart Morely) "Lovely Day" – Del Boy, Raquel, Grandad & Ensemble (Music & Lyrics by Bill Withers & Skip Scarborough)
Pages in category "Songs written by Bill Withers" The following 23 pages are in this category, out of 23 total. ... Lovely Day; Lying (Dan + Shay song) N. No Diggity;