Another Day in Paradise

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“Another Day in Paradise”
Single by Phil Collins from the album ...But Seriously
Released	October 9, 1989
Format	7", cassette, CD
Genre	Progressive rock
Length	4:48
Label	Atlantic, Virgin, WEA
Producer	Phil Collins, Hugh Padgham
Phil Collins singles chronology
"Two Hearts" (1988) "Another Day in Paradise" (1989) "I Wish It Would Rain Down" (1990) Audio sample Info (help·info)

“Another Day in Paradise”
Single by Brandy featuring Ray J from the album Full Moon and Urban Renewal
Released	March 2001
Format	Vinyl record, CD single, digital download
Recorded	2000
Genre	R&B
Length	4:32
Label	Atlantic
Writer(s)	Phil Collins
Producer	Guy Roche
Certification	Gold (IFPI Germany) [1]
Brandy singles chronology
"Never Say Never" (2000) "Another Day in Paradise" (2001) "What About Us? (2002)
Ray J singles chronology
"Thats Why I Lie" (1998) "Another Day In Paradise" (2001) "Wait a Minute" (2001)

"Another Day in Paradise" was the first single released from Phil Collins' number-one album, ...But Seriously (1989). Written to bring attention to the problem of homelessness, the song was a substantial departure from the dance-pop music of his previous album, No Jacket Required (1985). The song was a number-one hit around the world, and his most successful song. It eventually won Collins and producer Hugh Padgham the 1991 Grammy Award for Record of the Year.

Contents 1 Original Phil Collins version 2 Jam Tronik cover 3 Brandy & Ray J cover 4 Reel Big Fish 5 Track listings and remixes 6 Charts 6.1 Phil Collins version 6.2 Jam Tronik version 6.3 Brandy & Ray J version 7 Notes 8 External links

[edit] Original Phil Collins version

The song was another huge hit for Collins. On December 23, 1989, it became Collins's seventh (and to date, final) number-one single in the United States. The song was also the final number-one song of the 1980s in the U.S., and remained at number-one for four weeks, which sometimes classifies the song as a hit from the 1990s as well. It also saw out the 1980s and saw in the 1990s at the top of the German singles chart. The song had already reached number two in the UK in November of that year. The single version is slightly different from the album version in that it uses a shorter intro. David Crosby also appears on the backing vocals.

Listeners to BBC Radio 1's breakfast show, hosted by Simon Mayo, voted for the Phil Collins original as the Best Single at the 1990 BRIT Awards.

[edit] Jam Tronik cover

Fewer than six months after its release, a cover version was in the UK singles charts by dance act Jam Tronik. Although a major departure in terms of genre, it was a respectful cover and in April, it reached its peak position of number 19 on the UK singles chart, lower than the original number 2 song. However, it did become a hit single and was featured on volume 17 of the popular UK series Now That's What I Call Music!. To date, Jam Tronix have not made another appearance on the UK chart or another single, which makes them a one hit wonder.

[edit] Brandy & Ray J cover

After the show Moesha had its last episode in 2001 Brandy Ray J stepped back into the studio and covered the smash hit "Another Day In Paradise" which was a Top Ten success in Austria, UK, Germany, Sweden, Switzerland, Belgium, Norway, Ireland, the Netherlands and number 11 in Australia and France. The song was the lead single of the R&B/Hip Hop tribute Urban Renewal, in which he co-produced and performed songs. The song is produced by Guy Roche and received gold certification in Australia (35,000), Germany (150,000), France (100,000) and in Switzerland (25,000). Next to "Another Day In Paradise", "In the Air Tonite" by Lil' Kim featuring Phil Collins was released as a single too, having also international success. In 2002 the song was included on the European Edition of Full Moon.

[edit] Reel Big Fish

The song was covered by ska-punk band Reel Big Fish in 2007 on their album Monkeys for Nothin' and the Chimps for Free.

[edit] Track listings and remixes

• Jam Tronik CD Single

1. "Another Day in Paradise (Ultimate Allstars Remix) – 3:23

• Phil Collins 12" single

1. "Another Day in Paradise (album version)" – 3:14
2. "Another Day in Paradise (radio edit)" — 4:04

• Phil Collins CD Maxi single

1. "Another Day in Paradise" – 5:15
2. "Saturday Night and Sunday Morning" – 1:25
3. "Heat on the Street" — 3:59

• Phil Collins 7" single

1. "Another Day in Paradise" – 4:48
2. "Heat on the Street" – 3:59

• Brandy & Ray J CD-Maxi single

1. "Another Day in Paradise" (R&B-Version) – 4:32
2. "Another Day in Paradise" (Stargate Mix) – 4:19
3. "Another Day in Paradise" (Stargate Classic Club) – 4:22
4. "Another Day in Paradise" (Knee Deep Remix) – 6:28
5. "Another Day in Paradise" (Black Legend VS. J-Reverse Club Mix) – 7:54

• Brandy & Ray J CD single

1. "Another Day in Paradise" (R&B-Version) – 4:32
2. "Another Day in Paradise" (Stargate Mix) – 4:19

• Brandy & Ray J The Remixes - 12" Maxi

1. "Another Day in Paradise" (Knee Deep Remix) – 6:28
2. "Another Day in Paradise" (Black Legend vs. J-Reverse Club Mix) – 7:54

[edit] Charts

[edit] Phil Collins version

Chart (1989)	Peak position
Austrian Singles Chart [2]	2
Australian Singles Chart [3]	11
French Singles Chart [4]	8
German Singles Chart [5]	1
Italian Singles Chart [6]	1
Norwegian Singles Chart [7]	1
Swedish Singles Chart [8]	1
UK Singles Chart [9]	2
U.S. Billboard Hot 100 [10]	1

[edit] Jam Tronik version

Chart (1990)	Peak position
German Singles Chart [11]	17
UK Singles Chart [12]	19

[edit] Brandy & Ray J version

Chart (2001)	Peak position
Australian ARIA Singles Chart [13]	11
Austrian Singles Chart [14]	5
Belgian Singles Chart [15]	7
Dutch Singles Chart [16]	6
European Singles Chart	2
French Singles Chart [17]	11
German Singles Chart [17]	2
Irish Singles Chart [18]	4
New Zealand Singles Chart [14]	29
Norwegian Singles Chart [19]	4
Swedish Singles Chart [14]	4
Swiss Singles Chart [14]	3
UK Singles Chart [17]	4
World Singles Top 100	8
World Singles Airplay Top 100	4

[edit] Notes

[edit] External links

• Another Day In Paradise Video (Courtesy Of VH1.com)

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Preceded by "We Didn't Start the Fire" by Billy Joel

Billboard Hot 100 number one single December 23, 1989- January 13, 1990

Succeeded by "How Am I Supposed to Live Without You" by Michael Bolton

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