Another Day
Roy Harper
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Song Analysis"Another Day" is a song written and performed by English folk and rock muso Roy Harper from his 1970 album, "Flat Baroque and Berserk".
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Album Analysis"Flat Baroque and Berserk" is widely recognized as one of Harper's most popular and influential albums. "Another Day" is considered one of the stand-out tracks on this album.
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Music Style"Another Day" is a beautifully crafted folk song filled with poignant lyrics and evocative guitar melodies. It epitomizes Harper's unique mix of folk, rock, and poetry.
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CompositionThis song features Harper's signature acoustic guitar fingerpicking style and a hauntingly beautiful vocal performance. The lyrics revolve around the theme of lost love. It is a moving song filled with melancholy and longing.
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Record LabelThe album "Flat Baroque and Berserk," featuring "Another Day," was the first of Harper's albums to be released through Harvest Records, a subsidiary of EMI.
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Cover VersionsThere have been various cover versions of "Another Day." The two most notable ones are by English singer-songwriter Kate Bush, who included a version performed as a duet with Peter Gabriel on her 1979 Christmas special and This Mortal Coil, who included their version on their 1984 album "It'll End in Tears".
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PopularityDespite never achieving mainstream commercial success, "Another Day" has gained a cult following over the years and is considered one of Roy Harper's masterpieces.
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InfluencesAs a prominent figure in the 1960s and 70s English folk-rock scene, Roy Harper has influenced many artists with his music, including Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, and many others.
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CollaborationLed Zeppelin's lead vocalist, Robert Plant, has often cited Roy Harper as an influence and even performed live covers of "Another Day."
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LegacyDespite Harper's somewhat low-key career, "Another Day" remains one of the standout tracks of his discography and is seen as a fine example of his poetic lyricism and distinctive guitar playing style.
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