Bill Withers - Lovely Day (1988) Original Sound Version 1977 Remastered Apr 2026

: The track is legendary for Withers holding the word "day" for approximately 18 seconds toward the end. This remains one of the longest sustained notes in American pop music history.

: Rather than a general appreciation for nature, the song describes how the presence of a loved one can instantly transform a person's pessimistic outlook on a difficult day. Musical Highlights : The track is legendary for Withers holding

: On the first few choruses, Withers intentionally double-tracked the long notes slightly out of tune to represent the feeling of being "apart" from his love. As the song progresses, they become perfectly in tune to illustrate the relief of being together. Musical Highlights : On the first few choruses,

: Written by Bill Withers and Skip Scarborough, the song was released on December 21, 1977 . : The track is legendary for Withers holding