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  • čas přidán 2. 07. 2021
  • Heather Small featured on the BBC version of 'Perfect Day'. The song was later released to raise money for Children In Need.
    Released: 1997
    Artists who featured on the track: Lou Reed, Bono, Morcheeba, David Bowie, Suzanne Vega, Elton John, Boyzone, Lesley Garrett, Burning Spear, Thomas Allen, Heather Small, Emmylou Harris, Tammy Wynette, Shane McGowan, Dr. John, Robert Cray, Huey (Fun Lovin’ Criminals), Ian Broadie, Garbrielle, Evan Dando, Brett Anderson, Visual Ministry Choir, Joan Armatrading, Laurie Anderson & Tom Jones. Instrumentals by the Broadsky Quartet, Sheona White, Courtney Pine, Andrew Davis, & the BBC Symphony Orchestra.
    The new album 'Colour My Life' by Heather Small is out now! Buy or stream the album: heathersmall.lnk.to/CML
    Release date: Friday 5th August 2022
    Socials:
    Facebook: / heathersmallmpeople
    Instagram: / heathersmallmpeople
    Twitter: / mpeopleheathers
    TikTok: / heathersmallmpeople
    Mixcloud: www.mixcloud.com/heathersmall...
    Website: www.heathersmall-mpeople.com
    #HeatherSmall #PerfectDay #ChildrenInNeed #MusicVideo #Charity #LouReed #Bono #Morcheeba #DavidBowie #EltonJohn #Boyzone #LesleyGarrett #Garbrielle #JoanArmatrading #TomJones #CourtneyPine
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  • @HeatherSmallMPeople
    @HeatherSmallMPeople  Před rokem +33

    Buy or stream Heather Small's new album 'Colour My Life': heathersmall.lnk.to/CML

    • @caribstu
      @caribstu Před 9 měsíci

      Always loved your vocals and they sound amazing on this, works so well with Tom's. It was great to hear your amazing voice again at the Rugby World Cup Final, Old Trafford, last November.

    • @Tom-pl8lw
      @Tom-pl8lw Před 4 měsíci

      L​@@caribstu

  • @sultanali1164
    @sultanali1164 Před 7 měsíci +72

    Man I miss my childhood. There was a level of optimism back then which we never regained.

    • @stoikes
      @stoikes Před 3 měsíci +1

      This song is about the misery of heroin addiction and becoming suicidal…. just saying

    • @surgechecker18
      @surgechecker18 Před 3 měsíci +1

      agreed about the optimism . I miss that.

    • @RobDell-fu2rg
      @RobDell-fu2rg Před dnem

      yes i understand

    • @PeterWise-tt4ms
      @PeterWise-tt4ms Před 18 hodinami

      ​@@stoikesin the gutter looking at the stars, as they say

  • @darrenwinstanley7124
    @darrenwinstanley7124 Před rokem +329

    This song reminds me of when my daughter was born she died 3 days old each one of those days I spent with her was a perfect day

    • @brewtal85
      @brewtal85 Před rokem +6

      Sorry for your loss, glad you got to spend that perfect day with her and you will never forgot that moment however fleeting it was.

    • @robertr.shacklady7315
      @robertr.shacklady7315 Před rokem +13

      You will see her again in heaven and every day will be perfect day x
      god bless you

    • @jennieross5985
      @jennieross5985 Před rokem +3

      Oh my luv your pain 💔💔❤️

    • @hannahm3048
      @hannahm3048 Před rokem +10

      This made me burst into tears. Bless you and your family , may all your days be perfect ❤

    • @piaschulze4482
      @piaschulze4482 Před rokem +2

      I"m so sorry....i hope your alllright....!

  • @jamieduff1981
    @jamieduff1981 Před měsícem +10

    Bloody hell this was 27 years ago, and look how many of these people are no longer with us... :(

  • @zosothezephead837
    @zosothezephead837 Před rokem +33

    "I thought I was someone else. Someone good". That one line says so much to me.

    • @stoikes
      @stoikes Před 3 měsíci

      Hope not, Lou Reed wrote this about his depression from heroin addiction…..

  • @sophierhodes3
    @sophierhodes3 Před 7 měsíci +51

    I adore this song reminds me of being a kid in the 90s and it still as beautiful now as it was then ❤

  • @kieranmonk4646
    @kieranmonk4646 Před měsícem +5

    Take me back to the 90s 😢

  • @randomvideos6783
    @randomvideos6783 Před rokem +20

    I was 13/14 in 97 when I heard this. Had the cassette and I went to England because my grandma was dying so this reminds me of that time. My last day with her was a perfect day too.

  • @user-hr4cn1vu8x
    @user-hr4cn1vu8x Před 5 měsíci +18

    This was the last record my lovely mum bought me. This is real treasure and will always love it xxx

  • @markknight5700
    @markknight5700 Před rokem +28

    Can't believe this not on Spotify

    • @stoikes
      @stoikes Před 3 měsíci +2

      The BBC removed it when they realised it is about heroin and suicidal thoughts. Lou Reed wrote it when he was in the depths of heroin addiction…..

    • @basvandetas
      @basvandetas Před 3 měsíci

      @@stoikesThey should just put it back on there because it’s a song that shouldn’t be missing on spotify

    • @stoikes
      @stoikes Před 3 měsíci

      @@basvandetas It’s a song about being suicidal and heroin addiction? How should it not be missing unless the context is actually acknowledged?

    • @soup_pigeon
      @soup_pigeon Před měsícem

      It’s shit just listen to the original

  • @smurfette6499
    @smurfette6499 Před měsícem +3

    Brings back so many memories of being a kid in the 90s

  • @ruthdelaney9492
    @ruthdelaney9492 Před měsícem +3

    When you just have the most perfect day and this song pops into your head and you just have to listen to it ❤

  • @danielsimpson1036
    @danielsimpson1036 Před 6 měsíci +7

    Emmylou Harris on the "you just keep me hanging on" perfection

    • @lisajean
      @lisajean Před 3 měsíci +1

      my fav bit 😍😍😍😍😍

    • @stoikes
      @stoikes Před 3 měsíci

      Not that perfect, the line is Lou Reed essentially saying that the only thing stopping him from committing suicide was when he got his next hit of heroin…

  • @suzannezoubeck5216
    @suzannezoubeck5216 Před 6 měsíci +26

    Didn't know this existed, so glad I found it (a positive thing from the recent death of Shane McGowan). Lovely version of a wonderful song. Missing Bowie, Dr. John, Lou Reed (of course) and Shane McGowan. ❤☮🌎

    • @annieroche22
      @annieroche22 Před 6 měsíci +1

      You've the best taste in music. Grieving for shane mcgowen here

    • @chesterdonnelly1212
      @chesterdonnelly1212 Před 5 měsíci +1

      His line is my absolute favourite. "It's such fun" sung totally deadpan.

    • @stoikes
      @stoikes Před 3 měsíci

      The song is by Lou Reed writing about becoming suicidal from heroin addiction, it’s not really that positive…..

  • @dianvik
    @dianvik Před 17 dny +1

    Dusty Springfield 😍😍😍😍

  • @niallhogan1565
    @niallhogan1565 Před rokem +61

    Heather Small is just perfect with the perfect voice

    • @KeithSkillen-pc5it
      @KeithSkillen-pc5it Před rokem

      True 😊😊😊

    • @paulaskeete1243
      @paulaskeete1243 Před 11 měsíci +1

      Normally, I don't like her voice, I find it harsh, but on this, she is great.

    • @berylrichards665
      @berylrichards665 Před 8 měsíci

      Unbelievable, it just takes my breath away.just perfect.🩷.

  • @dazh1295
    @dazh1295 Před rokem +132

    I have never experienced a song that gives me so much emotion, absolutely stunning and best version of this song. Whoever found the combination of vocal talents deserves a medal, even all these years later it never fails to give me chills and tears to my eyes.

    • @Eevolved32
      @Eevolved32 Před rokem +6

      100% my thoughts!

    • @spbub
      @spbub Před rokem +7

      You can thank the BBC, British Broadcasting Corporation ❤

    • @olivergill2903
      @olivergill2903 Před rokem +1

      BBC Advert

    • @ivanabonacicdoric8537
      @ivanabonacicdoric8537 Před rokem +2

      It is the BBC production

    • @gaywest4298
      @gaywest4298 Před rokem +1

      This is the best version, although I do like Duran Duran's version as well.

  • @amirbayat4845
    @amirbayat4845 Před rokem +9

    I miss these days... but I'm glad I got to experience them... bittersweet... ❤

  • @geoffainsworth69
    @geoffainsworth69 Před rokem +11

    Bowie is the king of cool in this video

  • @aliciachidlow6753
    @aliciachidlow6753 Před 6 dny

    Played this over and over again when i was 9, im sure it did my nans head in 😄 Still all these years later and this song is still epic ❤.

  • @eltonlovell9898
    @eltonlovell9898 Před měsícem +1

    Heather's line is the most pitch perfect! She rocks..

  • @lloydnorval1989
    @lloydnorval1989 Před 5 měsíci +4

    Wow, I forgot how sexy Heather Small's singing voice is ❤ and RIP Shane McGowan of The Pogues and David Bowie and aorry to any i may have missed ❤

  • @marktoleman5909
    @marktoleman5909 Před rokem +6

    1155pm and I've just had an almost perfect day, don't get many. Appreciate them when they come along folks.

  • @smashmypumpkin9568
    @smashmypumpkin9568 Před 9 měsíci +6

    This song has new meaning with how many of these artists are no longer with us

    • @Tombro1856
      @Tombro1856 Před 8 měsíci

      Well alas but Bone asshole is still here.

  • @sqwalker13
    @sqwalker13 Před 4 měsíci +7

    Heather Small's voice gives me chills a perfect song all fabulous voices

  • @crazyratlady1738
    @crazyratlady1738 Před rokem +15

    For me the best voices in this are Heather Small and Tom Jones! Amazing.

  • @leeadams4087
    @leeadams4087 Před rokem +22

    This song deserved so many more deserved artists, especially as it was a production of the late great Lou Reed x

    • @stoikes
      @stoikes Před 3 měsíci

      Not really, it’s about suicidal thoughts and heroin addiction

  • @anothercomment
    @anothercomment Před rokem +8

    Takes me back to Christmas 1997.

  • @richardkeeley9777
    @richardkeeley9777 Před 11 měsíci +5

    I remember the bbc using this for the 75 years of broadcasting promotion in 1997 and raised loads of cash for Children in Need appeal that year

  • @YagaYooo
    @YagaYooo Před 5 měsíci +3

    Bowie smashes it out of the park

  • @kevinrossington509
    @kevinrossington509 Před 8 dny

    I thought i was someone else, someone good,,hits hard

  • @farhanakhan278
    @farhanakhan278 Před rokem +28

    The artists chosen are PERFECT, but i just love the bit when Bono comes in. Maybe just me, but they all complete this song PERFECTLY.

    • @martintroy371
      @martintroy371 Před 11 měsíci +4

      I like the bit where Bowie sings “You made me forget myself “ but yes, the whole thing is glorious!!!

    • @lesleylow7899
      @lesleylow7899 Před 3 měsíci

      Love when Evan Dando comes in, his pose, his look, his voice.

  • @saphaedra
    @saphaedra Před 12 dny +1

    They should re-collaborate this song for 2024

  • @donjunior
    @donjunior Před 3 měsíci +3

    This is probably one of the best collaborations ever. Freaking amazing.
    Other than that I just can think of "We are the world".

  • @richardevans2247
    @richardevans2247 Před měsícem +2

    BBC in the day and all it’s talent

  • @genespleen
    @genespleen Před 6 měsíci +5

    Shane McGowan, goodbye.

  • @neilchristiansen6969
    @neilchristiansen6969 Před 11 měsíci +10

    Have been, on and off, listening to this since it first appeared. Still summons up the same emotions. Thank you, whoever put it together: the world is forever grateful.

  • @katesmith1534
    @katesmith1534 Před 9 měsíci +4

    Tom Jones does - gospel - yeah man! What a 'perfect' song ..... xx

  • @joybridson1868
    @joybridson1868 Před 7 měsíci +7

    Still a favourite of mine the vocals and directions and complete differences between the artists unique voices blend so nicely it’s amazing 🤩

  • @McSab
    @McSab Před rokem +21

    I always come back to this as a Christmas song lol. And every time it brings me to tears, but in the best way❤

  • @metabeta6993
    @metabeta6993 Před rokem +8

    Such an appropriate song with an appropriate message for this day exactly
    The 24th of February this year , the 2023
    And last year 2022
    SUCH A PERFECT DAY
    REAP WHAT YOU SOW!!!
    thank you for doing this

  • @everylittlethinggonnabealright
    @everylittlethinggonnabealright Před 9 měsíci +10

    All greats of the music industry. But Heather Small woww that voice is so powerful so beautiful 💕

  • @shaynesparkes8740
    @shaynesparkes8740 Před 5 měsíci +3

    I remember buying this on cassette when it was released many years ago and I played the heck out of it. Often the originals are truly hard to beat , this being one of the few that I thought was better. Lou Reed did write some amazing songs 🪦 ❤️

  • @MegaSmk
    @MegaSmk Před rokem +50

    I've been listening to this song for decades, and I never get tired of it. And this arrangement is just beautiful 😍

  • @Andrew-kc4li
    @Andrew-kc4li Před rokem +4

    We all have our our favourites. Bowie is mine.

  • @smegul1464
    @smegul1464 Před rokem +4

    Reminds me of my 2 uncles this song miss them both so much inspiration

  • @michaelcaineCBE
    @michaelcaineCBE Před rokem +2

    Those were the beautiful and perfect days. Once upon a time..40 years.
    I am still loving you
    Sophie from Brool. I miss you. Do you remember the kisses? You and me both. My soul - the wuthering heart. Why? Because without you. I can't live without you.

  • @peterperfik2126
    @peterperfik2126 Před 5 dny

    It's my day

  • @reddoggamer1865
    @reddoggamer1865 Před 4 měsíci +2

    Love the part where Ian Broudie comes in

  • @PiotrekKaszkur-bz6oz
    @PiotrekKaszkur-bz6oz Před 3 měsíci +1

    Mega ❤ Mega ❤ Mega ❤ fantastic Music ❤

  • @cinthiaschut8109
    @cinthiaschut8109 Před 12 dny

    Mei '24
    Beautiful song ❤️

  • @keironllewellyn1896
    @keironllewellyn1896 Před rokem +6

    Brilliant song 🎵 they don't do collabs like this anymore

  • @gregandcherie
    @gregandcherie Před rokem +7

    Just listened to it today as I did years ago a bloody amazing mix of voices on a wonderful song

  • @BibtheBoulder
    @BibtheBoulder Před 2 lety +13

    This is my favourite version of this incredible song, and your voice the pick of the lot Heather. Thank you for making an old man happy.

  • @rachelbanks9871
    @rachelbanks9871 Před rokem +8

    I'm going to have this at my funeral💕 it means loads to me.

    • @KanyesBreasts4
      @KanyesBreasts4 Před 11 měsíci

      Don't think it's really appropriate for funeral. It's hardly the perfect day is it? Lol. Maybe your wedding?

    • @rachelbanks9871
      @rachelbanks9871 Před 11 měsíci +2

      @@KanyesBreasts4 a funeral song,is a song that means something personal to you,and this is the one for me..

    • @KanyesBreasts4
      @KanyesBreasts4 Před 11 měsíci

      @@rachelbanks9871 Well it was just a joke. But still. I'm sure your mourners won't think burying you will be the perfect day for them. "You're going to reap what you sow?" Not sure that would go down well haha. It's up to you obviously. I was just kidding

    • @Amy-jb9mk
      @Amy-jb9mk Před 9 měsíci +1

      I'm having at my funeral! It's what u want not what everyone else thinks

  • @thegreatermuta5237
    @thegreatermuta5237 Před rokem +9

    Listened to this single over and over again when I was a child. It definitely made an impression on me, I will literally listen to any genre of music.

  • @paulinemckenna4026
    @paulinemckenna4026 Před rokem +8

    Went back to this song after a long time. Love it as much now as I did then!

  • @Snuttis75
    @Snuttis75 Před 9 měsíci +5

    Fantastic❣️❤️
    Timeless 🥰👌🏻

  • @jenram61
    @jenram61 Před rokem +4

    makes you feel humble. Emotional. Small and big. Human... forever loving this version :)

  • @lukedaniel4563
    @lukedaniel4563 Před měsícem

    A song that reminds me of when times were good

  • @MrSnout5
    @MrSnout5 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Wonderful and moving song, well produced. Heather's voice up there with the best of them; I miss the 90s dance era and regret that I never got to see M People. Still have all their CDs though.

  • @bustersinclair7571
    @bustersinclair7571 Před 11 měsíci +1

    It's literally taken me years to find this ad. I remember when it was released. I remember seeing it on TV just this once but it's been one of those things that's always had a place in memory.

  • @mattbull6029
    @mattbull6029 Před 5 měsíci +2

    it's such fun❤
    Thank you Shane, RiP

  • @Daniel-hansmar
    @Daniel-hansmar Před 7 měsíci +4

    Las melodias,las voces, los estilos, todo encaja en la perfectaarmonía"❤😊

  • @Gozzillacia
    @Gozzillacia Před 8 měsíci +4

    Tom Jones stands out in this sea of talent - him and Courtney Pine.

  • @jonnybeeston
    @jonnybeeston Před 2 měsíci

    The artist selection for this really was on point.

  • @tonysoprano3671
    @tonysoprano3671 Před 10 měsíci +1

    laurie anderson ways makes me smile

  • @nielszindel1151
    @nielszindel1151 Před rokem +5

    ...♥remembering my mother Patricia Morris, for me every day was a perfect day with her...Delia Morris

  • @davidgrout3481
    @davidgrout3481 Před rokem +6

    I haven't watched this for a while... it's always a pleasure. Heather Small's voice gives me goosebumps ...just wonderful.

  • @michaelgombkoto6941
    @michaelgombkoto6941 Před rokem +4

    I love Heather..

  • @tarahudson9439
    @tarahudson9439 Před rokem +3

    First tape I ever brought as a kid - didn’t know who most of them were at that point, I just heard perfection 👌🏽

  • @scottmadden3707
    @scottmadden3707 Před měsícem

    How can this not include Anthony, his beautiful voice

  • @fraserkatie
    @fraserkatie Před 5 měsíci +1

    Ive got the special behind the scenes VHS of this that was given away by Radio Times one year!

  • @nicholasrupertswainson1168

    Whatever you think of him Tom Jones has one hell of a voice !

  • @lloydnorval1989
    @lloydnorval1989 Před 5 měsíci

    I dorgot how uplifting this song was

  • @PiotrekKaszkur-bz6oz
    @PiotrekKaszkur-bz6oz Před 3 měsíci +1

    Super videoclip ❤

  • @nevermore1963
    @nevermore1963 Před 7 měsíci +1

    לו ריד יוצר גדול מנוחתו עדן, מייקל האצ'נס כישרון ענק ינוח בשלום, לבי כואב על יופיו ועל מיטב שנותיו❤

  • @shaun5944
    @shaun5944 Před 2 lety +5

    beautiful song. great singers 👍♥️🇬🇧✝️

  • @sujetspourleplaisir
    @sujetspourleplaisir Před 9 měsíci +2

    I love this song

  • @franzhillebold4386
    @franzhillebold4386 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Lou Reed R.i.P❤
    David Bowie ❤R.i.P

    • @garryhazlett1180
      @garryhazlett1180 Před 6 měsíci

      Steven gately
      Last 2023
      Shaun macgowan
      The list grows longer

  • @chloelawes8175
    @chloelawes8175 Před 5 měsíci

    Don’t know why but I just love perfect day😊

  • @jameskid81
    @jameskid81 Před 9 měsíci +1

    TJ in there is the cherry on the cake

  • @blowingsmoke444
    @blowingsmoke444 Před 3 měsíci

    You made me forget myself, they are the best people to be around x

  • @yuppys
    @yuppys Před 9 měsíci +1

    I played the hell out of this single, initally bought as a U2/Bono-fan, but soon taken by all the talent in this recording. That includes the Heather Small contribution very much so....!!

    • @Tombro1856
      @Tombro1856 Před 8 měsíci

      Wow you bought this as a Bono single? how brave to contribute to ass**** Bonos wealth.

  • @danielsobota2963
    @danielsobota2963 Před rokem +3

    Heroine! Perfect song about it, best one!

  • @MeMitty
    @MeMitty Před 4 měsíci

    I played this so much on my little purple cassette player 💜 I swear the B-side had a boys’version and a girls’ version too

  • @HR-od9fl
    @HR-od9fl Před 2 lety +6

    Your voice is wonderful ❤️ I grew up with the mpeople in my 20s fantastic ,but your voice alone is magic 👍

  • @perry000
    @perry000 Před 6 měsíci

    This song reminds me only !, on just one perfect day !😎🌞

  • @bobbyjones3351
    @bobbyjones3351 Před rokem +2

    Such a perfect song

  • @mainmaam
    @mainmaam Před rokem

    Beautiful.

  • @ElsaBathory
    @ElsaBathory Před rokem +1

    Brett Anderson 🖤

  • @jamesenglish2649
    @jamesenglish2649 Před rokem +1

    Pure class 👌

  • @beckycoggan464
    @beckycoggan464 Před rokem

    Very lovely..perfect

  • @moisecristian6020
    @moisecristian6020 Před rokem +1

    the best tribute !

  • @2009janka
    @2009janka Před rokem

    Beautiful music

  • @alexanderdahoola8188
    @alexanderdahoola8188 Před 6 měsíci

    And 2 years before that Duran Duran did a cover of it, which Lou Reed himself (who is also among the Various Artists here at the beginning and end) hugely admired.

  • @mojopin1997
    @mojopin1997 Před 5 měsíci

    Brett Anderson is the most talented on there.

  • @thomasbeach4039
    @thomasbeach4039 Před rokem +2

    Wow! A superb version of a great tune!

  • @frantisekjanosik5339
    @frantisekjanosik5339 Před 2 lety +2

    so good..

  • @smegul1464
    @smegul1464 Před rokem +1

    So many goosepimples in a song