Perfect Day

Lou Reed

About Perfect Day

"Perfect Day" is a song written by Lou Reed in 1972. It was originally featured on Transformer, Reed's second post–Velvet Underground solo album, and as a double A-side with his major hit, "Walk on the Wild Side". Its fame was given a boost in the 1990s when it was featured in the 1996 film Trainspotting and after a star-studded version was released as a BBC charity single in 1997, reaching number one in the United Kingdom, Ireland, and Norway. Reed re-recorded the song for his 2003 album The Raven. A version by Duran Duran reached number 28 on the UK Singles Chart in 1995. 


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1996
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Just a perfect day
Drink Sangria in the park
And then later
When it gets dark, we go home

Just a perfect day
Feed animals in the zoo
Then later
A movie, too, and then home

Oh, it's such a perfect day
I'm glad I spent it with you
Oh, such a perfect day
You just keep me hanging on
You just keep me hanging on

Just a perfect day
Problems all left alone
Weekenders on our own
It's such fun

Just a perfect day
You made me forget myself
I thought I was
Someone else, someone good

Oh, it's such a perfect day
I'm glad I spent it with you
Oh, such a perfect day
You just keep me hanging on
You just keep me hanging on

You're going to reap just what you sow
You're going to reap just what you sow
You're going to reap just what you sow
You're going to reap just what you sow

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Lou Reed

Lewis Allan "Lou" Reed (born March 2, 1942) is an American rock musician, songwriter, and photographer. He is best known as guitarist, vocalist, and principal songwriter of The Velvet Underground, and for his solo career, which has spanned several decades. Though the Velvet Underground were a commercial failure in the late 1960s, the group has gained a considerable cult following in the years since its demise and has gone on to become one of the most widely cited and influential bands of the era. As the Velvet Underground's principal songwriter, Reed wrote about subjects of personal experience that rarely had been examined so openly in rock and roll, including sexuality and drug culture. more »

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Written by: Lou Reed

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8 facts about this song

Origin and Release
Lou Reed's "Perfect Day" was first released on his second studio album "Transformer", which was produced by David Bowie and Mick Ronson and surfaced in 1972. - Duran Duran covered "Perfect Day" in 1995. Their version was featured on the movie soundtrack for "Bête Noire" and was also released as a single.
Charts and Rankings
The cover version by Duran Duran reached No. 28 on the UK Singles Chart. It was the second Lou Reed song the band recorded, the first one was "Femme Fatale."
Video and Marketing
The music video was filmed in February 1995 in London and it featured model Tess Daly. - The song was also featured in a marketing campaign for Sony's PlayStation game console.
Lyrics and Composition
The song "Perfect Day," written by Reed, juxtaposes the mundanity of everyday life with the destructive power of addiction. The lyrics are wrapped in ambiguous and ironic up-close personal experiences. - Duran Duran's version maintains the same lyrics and Mirroring harmonics in its melody, with a modern pop twist.
Live Performances
Both Duran Duran and Lou Reed have performed "Perfect Day" in several live concerts. Reed's performances sometimes varied, with him occasionally changing the lyrics or melodies.
Legacy and Reception
Many critics at the time chastised Duran Duran for covering such a classic song but others applauded their attempt, and said it brought the song to a whole new audience. - The song was covered by numerous artists after Reed, and the Duran Duran version helped reintroduce the song to a younger generation.
Charity Version
In 1997, the BBC produced a version featuring numerous singers including Bono, David Bowie, and Elton John for the Children in Need charity. It was a huge hit and topped the UK Singles Chart.
Dispute Over Credits
There was minor controversy when Duran Duran's version was released, as they were erroneously credited as the song's writers on some pressings of the single. This was later corrected.

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