Just a Day
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"Just a Day" is a song by Feeder
, released as the band's final single of 2001, notable for being their last with drummer Jon Lee. The Alan Moulder Mix featured as the opening track for the European version of Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec
. It was first released on the "Seven Days in the Sun
" single as a b-side. It was released as a single as it was included on the Gran Turismo soundtrack; it is a common misconception that "pressure from fans" was the reason.
Despite having already appeared in the top 20 earlier in the year as a B-side, the single A-side release stayed in the top 20 for 4 weeks, peaking at number 12. It instantly became a regular to end the bands live sets, but has been occasionally rested from this position for a cover of "Breed" by Nirvana
, while never used as one of the "Feeder covers" at Renegades
gigs. "Just a Day" has sold over 100,000 downloads and physical copies combined.
Feeder's performance of Just A Day on CD:UK
in December 2001 was Feeder's last with Jon Lee. The week Jon Lee died, the band were due to appear on Top of the Pops
performing "Can't Stand Losing You
", a cover of The Police
which appears on CD1 of this EP. Their place was taken by Ash
performing "There's a Star
". Before the release of the single, Feeder had already appeared on Later... with Jools Holland for the first time. This would be the last time Jon would perform with the band in a live setting as CD:UK was not fully live, they ended the show with the aforementioned "Can't Stand Losing You".
" had given them their first top 10 single and had then repeated the success with the attendant album Echo Park
.
"Just a Day" stayed in the UK top 20 for four uninterrupted weeks and featured on "Seven Days in the Sun
", as a b-side after being originally planned for their 1999 album Yesterday Went Too Soon
. It later was included on The Singles in 2006, making it the first time the radio edit version of the track was on an album. The song describes the concept of waking up in the morning after heavy drinking the night before, while realizing the person has messed up a relationship in the process.
The single was also released as an orange vinyl, with a Brian Serper mix of the main track as its A-side although the differences are hardly noticeable.
until the release of the video.
Despite the mixed reception the video has within the fanbase (judging by the review on Feeder Fan Site), it gained cult classic
status. It also became an inspiration to Jetplane Landing
and Canadian
rock band the Barenaked Ladies
, for their videos to "Brave Gravity" and "Wind it Up" respectively.
Critical fans of the video often mention that the idea of the fans' voices singing over the track makes the video hard to enjoy. The idea of this was inspired by the idea of the song playing on a small 2-speaker tape player with the fan in question singing along to it.
Feeder
-Technology:* Feeder , any of several devices used in apiculture to supplement or replace natural food sources* Feeder , another name for a riser, a reservoir built into a metal casting mold to prevent cavities due to shrinkage...
, released as the band's final single of 2001, notable for being their last with drummer Jon Lee. The Alan Moulder Mix featured as the opening track for the European version of Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec
Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec
Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec is considered a critical and commercial success for Sony in Japan, Europe, and North America. The game is highly praised by game reviewers and players as one of the best racing games ever made. GT3 also received a Platinum Award from Electronic Gaming Monthly...
. It was first released on the "Seven Days in the Sun
Seven Days in the Sun
"Seven Days in the Sun" is a song by Feeder, released as the second single from their Echo Park album. It was released in April 2001 and reached #14 in the UK charts...
" single as a b-side. It was released as a single as it was included on the Gran Turismo soundtrack; it is a common misconception that "pressure from fans" was the reason.
Despite having already appeared in the top 20 earlier in the year as a B-side, the single A-side release stayed in the top 20 for 4 weeks, peaking at number 12. It instantly became a regular to end the bands live sets, but has been occasionally rested from this position for a cover of "Breed" by Nirvana
Nirvana (band)
Nirvana was an American rock band that was formed by singer/guitarist Kurt Cobain and bassist Krist Novoselic in Aberdeen, Washington in 1987...
, while never used as one of the "Feeder covers" at Renegades
Renegades (band)
Renegades were a British rock band, which started out as a side-project from two members of the band Feeder, featuring guitarist Grant Nicholas and bassist Taka Hirose, before becoming a pseudonym name for Feeder themselves. Nicholas formed Renegades alongside Hirose with Karl Brazil from Ben's...
gigs. "Just a Day" has sold over 100,000 downloads and physical copies combined.
Feeder's performance of Just A Day on CD:UK
CD:UK
CD:UK was a British music television programme. Originally run in conjunction with SMTV Live, the programme was first aired on ITV on 29 August 1998 to rival the BBC's Live & Kicking and was the replacement for The Chart Show, which had been airing on the network for nine and a half years.In...
in December 2001 was Feeder's last with Jon Lee. The week Jon Lee died, the band were due to appear on Top of the Pops
Top of the Pops
Top of the Pops, also known as TOTP, is a British music chart television programme, made by the BBC and originally broadcast weekly from 1 January 1964 to 30 July 2006. After 25 December 2006 it became a radio program, now hosted by Tony Blackburn...
performing "Can't Stand Losing You
Can't Stand Losing You
"Can't Stand Losing You" is a song by rock band The Police, first released as a single and on their album Outlandos d'Amour, both in 1978. The original single was banned by the BBC because of the controversial cover...
", a cover of The Police
The Police
The Police were an English rock band formed in London in 1977. For the vast majority of their history, the band consisted of Sting , Andy Summers and Stewart Copeland...
which appears on CD1 of this EP. Their place was taken by Ash
Ash (band)
Ash are an alternative rock band that formed in Downpatrick, Northern Ireland in 1992. The band has sold 8 million albums worldwide.-Band beginning, Trailer and 1977 :...
performing "There's a Star
There's a Star
"There's a Star" is a song by Ash, released as the fifth and final single from their album Free All Angels, on 31 December 2001. It was released as a single CD as a 7" vinyl, as well as on DVD format...
". Before the release of the single, Feeder had already appeared on Later... with Jools Holland for the first time. This would be the last time Jon would perform with the band in a live setting as CD:UK was not fully live, they ended the show with the aforementioned "Can't Stand Losing You".
History
Feeder had already enjoyed a successful 2001 by the time "Just a Day" was released as a stand-alone single in December of that year. "Buck RogersBuck Rogers (song)
"Buck Rogers" is a song performed by the British rock band Feeder. It was written by frontman and lead guitarist Grant Nicholas for the band's breakthrough album Echo Park. The song was originally written by Grant for an American band called Radio Star, but the band's label and producer Gil Norton...
" had given them their first top 10 single and had then repeated the success with the attendant album Echo Park
Echo Park (album)
-Personnel:*Taka Hirose – bass*Bob Ludwig – mastering*Grant Nicholas – guitar, keyboards, vocals, producer*Jon Lee – drums-Accolade:...
.
"Just a Day" stayed in the UK top 20 for four uninterrupted weeks and featured on "Seven Days in the Sun
Seven Days in the Sun
"Seven Days in the Sun" is a song by Feeder, released as the second single from their Echo Park album. It was released in April 2001 and reached #14 in the UK charts...
", as a b-side after being originally planned for their 1999 album Yesterday Went Too Soon
Yesterday Went Too Soon
Yesterday Went Too Soon is the second full-length album by the British rock band Feeder. It was released on August 30, 1999 on The Echo Label....
. It later was included on The Singles in 2006, making it the first time the radio edit version of the track was on an album. The song describes the concept of waking up in the morning after heavy drinking the night before, while realizing the person has messed up a relationship in the process.
The single was also released as an orange vinyl, with a Brian Serper mix of the main track as its A-side although the differences are hardly noticeable.
Music video
The video shows various fans miming to the song in their bedrooms. It started off as a competition on the band's website, in which fans had to send in an unedited video of themselves and the director chose the best ones. After being notified that they were successful, they were then advised to refrain from posting on any public internet forumInternet forum
An Internet forum, or message board, is an online discussion site where people can hold conversations in the form of posted messages. They differ from chat rooms in that messages are at least temporarily archived...
until the release of the video.
Despite the mixed reception the video has within the fanbase (judging by the review on Feeder Fan Site), it gained cult classic
Cult Classic
Cult Classic is a Blue Öyster Cult studio recording released in 1994, containing remakes of many of the band's previous hits.-Track listing:# " The Reaper" - 5:05# "E.T.I...
status. It also became an inspiration to Jetplane Landing
Jetplane Landing
Jetplane Landing is a four piece band from Derry and London . They comprise Andrew Ferris , Jamie Burchell , Cahir O’Doherty and Raife Burchell . Jamie and Raife are brothers...
and Canadian
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
rock band the Barenaked Ladies
Barenaked Ladies
Barenaked Ladies is a Canadian alternative rock band. The band is currently composed of Jim Creeggan, Kevin Hearn, Ed Robertson, and Tyler Stewart. Barenaked Ladies formed in 1988 in Scarborough, Ontario, then a suburban municipality outside the City of Toronto...
, for their videos to "Brave Gravity" and "Wind it Up" respectively.
Critical fans of the video often mention that the idea of the fans' voices singing over the track makes the video hard to enjoy. The idea of this was inspired by the idea of the song playing on a small 2-speaker tape player with the fan in question singing along to it.
All-time list appearances
- #167 on VH2's Indie 500 list in 2004.
- #48 on XFM's "X-list" in 2006.
- #81 on XFM's Top 100 British Singles list in May 2009.
- #89 on XFM's Top 1000 All-Time Singles list in December 2009.