"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[edit]
- 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
Artwork[edit]
The artwork is by Andy Johnson. The font, designed by Fiona Skinner, was also used on the "This is the Day" single artwork. An alternative layout for the The The logo was used on this single with the lowercase 'the' larger and set at an angle.
Video[edit]
Fiona Skinner directed the promo video for the re-release of 1983 single. The video is a collage of images and memories illustrating Matt Johnson's childhood and Skinner and Johnson's relationship. The single was re-released around the time they split. Skinner created the farewell promo for the song.
Personnel[edit]
According to the album sleeve:
- Matt Johnson – synths, instruments, percussion, vocals
- Andy Duncan – Drums
- Paul Boyle – fiddle
- Wix Wickens (credited as "Wicks") – accordion[3]
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