Various Artists | Feat. Heather Small | Perfect Day | Music Video

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
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[@HeatherSmallMPeople]

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

[@caribstu]

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]

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[@darrenwinstanley7124]

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]

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]

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

[@jennieross5985]

Oh my luv your pain 💔💔❤️

[@hannahm3048]

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

[@piaschulze4482]

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

[@sultanali1164]

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

[@stoikes]

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

[@surgechecker18]

agreed about the optimism . I miss that.

[@RobDell-fu2rg]

yes i understand

[@PeterWise-tt4ms]

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

[@eltonlovell9898]

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

[@jamieduff1981]

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

[@zosothezephead837]

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

[@stoikes]

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

[@sophierhodes3]

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

[@leeward5907]

90s kids unite!

[@kieranmonk4646]

Take me back to the 90s 😢

[@randomvideos6783]

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]

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

[@smurfette6499]

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

[@dianvik]

Dusty Springfield 😍😍😍😍

[@ruthdelaney9492]

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

[@aliciachidlow6753]

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 ❤.

[@amirbayat4845]

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

[@kevinrossington509]

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

[@marktoleman5909]

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

[@richardkeeley9777]

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

[@sqwalker13]

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

[@anothercomment]

Takes me back to Christmas 1997.

[@richardevans2247]

BBC in the day and all it’s talent

[@smashmypumpkin9568]

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

[@Tombro1856]

Well alas but Bone asshole is still here.

[@YagaYooo]

Bowie smashes it out of the park

[@dazh1295]

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]

100% my thoughts!

[@spbub]

You can thank the BBC, British Broadcasting Corporation ❤

[@olivergill2903]

BBC Advert

[@ivanabonacicdoric8537]

It is the BBC production

[@gaywest4298]

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

[@suzannezoubeck5216]

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]

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

[@chesterdonnelly1212]

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

[@stoikes]

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

[@geoffainsworth69]

Bowie is the king of cool in this video

[@markknight5700]

Can't believe this not on Spotify

[@stoikes]

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]

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

[@stoikes]

@@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]

It’s shit just listen to the original

[@danielsimpson1036]

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

[@lisajean]

my fav bit 😍😍😍😍😍

[@stoikes]

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…

[@donjunior]

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

[@neilchristiansen6969]

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]

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

[@lloydnorval1989]

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 ❤

[@leeadams4087]

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

[@stoikes]

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

[@crazyratlady1738]

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

[@niallhogan1565]

Heather Small is just perfect with the perfect voice

[@KeithSkillen-pc5it]

True 😊😊😊

[@paulaskeete1243]

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

[@berylrichards665]

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

[@saphaedra]

They should re-collaborate this song for 2024

[@peterperfik2126]

It's my day

[@farhanakhan278]

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]

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

[@lesleylow7899]

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

[@shaynesparkes8740]

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 🪦 ❤️

[@metabeta6993]

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

[@Andrew-kc4li]

We all have our our favourites. Bowie is mine.

[@mojopin1997]

Brett is mine

[@PiotrekKaszkur-bz6oz]

Mega ❤ Mega ❤ Mega ❤ fantastic Music ❤

[@smegul1464]

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

[@joybridson1868]

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

[@Snuttis75]

Fantastic❣️❤️ Timeless 🥰👌🏻

[@McSab]

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

[@simonclarke2168]

Me too!

[@keironllewellyn1896]

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

[@mattbull6029]

it's such fun❤ Thank you Shane, RiP

[@BibtheBoulder]

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.

[@thegreatermuta5237]

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.

[@everylittlethinggonnabealright]

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

[@paulinemckenna4026]

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

[@genespleen]

Shane McGowan, goodbye.

[@gregandcherie]

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

[@bustersinclair7571]

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.

[@lukedaniel4563]

A song that reminds me of when times were good

[@jenram61]

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

[@Daniel-hansmar]

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

[@PiotrekKaszkur-bz6oz]

Super videoclip ❤

[@nevermore1963]

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

[@michaelgombkoto6941]

I love Heather..

[@MrSnout5]

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.

[@jonnybeeston]

The artist selection for this really was on point.

[@lloydnorval1989]

I dorgot how uplifting this song was

[@tarahudson9439]

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

[@rachelbanks9871]

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

[@KanyesBreasts4]

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

[@rachelbanks9871]

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

[@KanyesBreasts4]

@@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]

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

[@sujetspourleplaisir]

I love this song

[@shaun5944]

beautiful song. great singers 👍♥️🇬🇧✝️

[@tonysoprano3671]

laurie anderson ways makes me smile

[@danielsobota2963]

Heroine! Perfect song about it, best one!

[@cinthiaschut8109]

Mei '24 Beautiful song ❤️

[@ElsaBathory]

Brett Anderson 🖤

[@MegaSmk]

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

[@FreddysHamster]

🥰🥰🥰

[@blowingsmoke444]

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

[@scottmadden3707]

How can this not include Anthony, his beautiful voice

[@bobbyjones3351]

Such a perfect song

[@yuppys]

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]

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

[@davidgrout3481]

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

[@mainmaam]

Beautiful.

[@beckycoggan464]

Very lovely..perfect

[@2009janka]

Beautiful music

[@jamesenglish2649]

Pure class 👌

[@moisecristian6020]

the best tribute !

[@thomasbeach4039]

Wow! A superb version of a great tune!

[@reddoggamer1865]

Love the part where Ian Broudie comes in

[@aaronjamesf1]

Me too. Such a brilliant vocal.

[@carl1739]

Top tune.

[@frantisekjanosik5339]

so good..

[@chloelawes8175]

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

[@slowlarry]

It is very perfect 🥰

[@rober.topompeu7998]

Atemporal.

[@MeMitty]

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

[@samjoseph420]

Perfect goosebumps

[@HR-od9fl]

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

[@sophierhodes3]

Love this song, reminds me of being 6/7 and I LOVED it and the video

[@PauloAtkinson1]

Spent an amazing day with my best friend today, and it just reminded me of when I first heard this song 🙂

[@DJDanceClassic]

its such fun

[@patrickhain3482]

Ich liebe es!

[@smegul1464]

So many goosepimples in a song

[@farzanazari1168]

Breathtaking ❤ one of my most fave

[@Tombro1856]

Except for ass**** Bono

[@franzhillebold4386]

Lou Reed R.i.P❤ David Bowie ❤R.i.P

[@garryhazlett1180]

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