Lovely Day

~ Recording by Bill Withers

Appears on releases

#TitleLengthTrack artistRelease titleRelease artistRelease group typeCountry/DateLabelCatalog#
Official
1.1Lovely Day4:15Bill WithersMenagerieBill WithersAlbum
Columbia (owned by Sony Music Entertainment, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)34903, JC 34903
2.3Lovely Day?:??Bill WithersDisco GreatsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
RoncoCN 1010, CN 1011
2.3Lovely Day?:??Bill WithersThe World Is Full of Married MenVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
RoncoRTD 2038
1.4Lovely Day4:17Bill WithersBill Withers’ Greatest HitsBill WithersAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (owned by Sony Music Entertainment, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)FC 37199
1.4Lovely Day?:??Bill WithersNow That's What I Call Music: The Summer AlbumVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, or EMI Music only if there is no other imprint)SUMMER 1
1.5Lovely Day4:03Bill WithersGolden Love Songs, Volume 2: Move CloserVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Arcade (record label founded in 1970s by Herman Heinsbroek; use this as its universal imprint)01 3820 61
1.4Lovely Day4:17Bill WithersBill Withers’ Greatest HitsBill WithersAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (owned by Sony Music Entertainment, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)CK 37199
1.10Lovely Day4:09Bill WithersDance Classics, Volume 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Arcade (record label founded in 1970s by Herman Heinsbroek; use this as its universal imprint)01 3152 61
1.10Lovely Day4:09Bill WithersDance Classics, Volume 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Arcade (record label founded in 1970s by Herman Heinsbroek; use this as its universal imprint)01 3152 61
1.2Lovely Day (original version)4:16Bill WithersLovely Day (Sunshine mix)Bill WithersSingle
CBS (CBS Records’ international imprint from 1962–1990; renamed since 1991 as Columbia)CBS 653001 3
1.2Lovely Day (original version)4:14Bill WithersLovely Day (Sunshine Mix)Bill WithersSingle
CBS (CBS Records’ international imprint from 1962–1990; renamed since 1991 as Columbia)CBS 653001 3
2.10Lovely Day?:??Bill WithersThe Hits AlbumVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
BMG (the former Bertelsmann Music Group, defunct since 2004-08-05; for releases dated 2008 and later, see annotation), CBS (CBS Records’ international imprint from 1962–1990; renamed since 1991 as Columbia), wea (has logo with just “wea” on it)HITS C9
2.10Lovely Day4:06Bill WithersThe Hits Album 9Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
BMG UK & IrelandCD HITS 9
1.9Lovely Day4:11Bill WithersThe Sony Digital Collection, Vol. 1Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -1988
CBS (CBS Records’ international imprint from 1962–1990; renamed since 1991 as Columbia), Sony (logo contains only the SONY® wordmark! do not use if there is a more specific label)31-980651-10, LSP 980651 2
1.5Lovely Day4:15Bill Withers25 Jaar Popmuziek: 1978Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
CBS Special Products29.982104.10, LSP 982104 2
1.2Lovely Day4:13Bill WithersAin't No Sunshine / Lovely Day / Lean On Me (Series Solid Gold)Bill WithersSingle
CBS (CBS Records’ international imprint from 1962–1990; renamed since 1991 as Columbia)654855 3, CBS 654855 3
3.1Lovely Day4:13Bill WithersDas Waren Hits! Superoldies: SuperstarsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
CBS (CBS Records’ international imprint from 1962–1990; renamed since 1991 as Columbia)07-982261-10
1.1Lovely Day4:13Bill WithersGolden Era of Pop Music, Volume 3Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
CBS (CBS Records’ international imprint from 1962–1990; renamed since 1991 as Columbia)465015 2
1.5Lovely Day4:14Bill WithersUnforgettable 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, or EMI Music only if there is no other imprint)CDP 7 92235 2
1.9Lovely Day4:07Bill WithersGreat Love Songs 3Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
CBS Records AB (SE subsidiary of CBS Records, renamed Sony Music Entertainment (Sweden) AB in 1991)466472 2
6.16Lovely Day4:16Bill WithersGreat Romantic Hits of the 70s and 80sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Reader’s DigestRDCD 151-156
1.14Lovely Day4:11Bill WithersNight FeelingsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
CBS (CBS Records’ international imprint from 1962–1990; renamed since 1991 as Columbia)466296 2
1.4Lovely Day4:10Bill WithersThe CollectionBill WithersAlbum + Compilation
Arcade (record label founded in 1970s by Herman Heinsbroek; use this as its universal imprint)01 5070 61
2.7Lovely Day4:10Bill WithersClub Classics, Volume 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Electrola1C 2CD 686-7 97659 2
1.2Lovely Day4:08Bill WithersCommercial BreaksVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (owned by Sony Music Entertainment, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)469048 2
1.5Lovely Day4:06Bill WithersIn the SummertimeVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)261 766
1.1Lovely Day4:07Bill WithersIt’s Cool: 20 Classic Summer HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
ParlophoneCDP 7968892
3.4Lovely Day4:06Bill WithersMore Than a FeelingVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
TellydiscTelcd 49
1.9Lovely Day4:06Bill WithersThe Greatest Hits of 1978Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Music for Pleasure PremierCDGH 1978
1.20Lovely Day4:06Bill WithersThe Rock and Roll Decades: The SeventiesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sony Music (global brand, excluding JP, owned by Sony Music Entertainment)CSP 982 630-2
1.13Lovely Day4:04Bill Withers25 Years of Rock ’n’ Roll: 1978, Volume 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Connoisseur CollectionRRT CD 78
2.6Lovely Day4:07Bill WithersDisco Mania: The Sound of the SeventiesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Star DirectSDCD 011
1.11Lovely Day4:09Bill WithersFor Sale: Hits, die aus der Werbung kommenVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Ariola (German label, used worldwide in the past)74321 10394 2
2.5Lovely Day4:11Bill WithersRhythm & Black 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (owned by Sony Music Entertainment, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)471676-2
1.1Lovely Day4:06Bill WithersStereoplay Special CD 66: Black Music, Volume 3Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
stereoplayCD 27100661 A
1.7Lovely Day4:08Bill WithersSummer in the CityVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (owned by Sony Music Entertainment, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)471896-2
1.3Lovely Day4:12Bill WithersThe OriginalsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Arcade (record label founded in 1970s by Herman Heinsbroek; use this as its universal imprint)01 8350.6
2.1Lovely Day4:13Bill WithersDance Classics Gold IVVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Arcade (record label founded in 1970s by Herman Heinsbroek; use this as its universal imprint)01 8030 62
2.2Lovely Day4:08Bill WithersFido’s Summer Fun, Volume 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (owned by Sony Music Entertainment, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)473995, COL 473995 2
2.4Lovely Day4:15Bill WithersThe Emotion Collection: To Heaven and BackVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time‐Life Books B.V.TL 571/16
1.6Lovely Day4:07Bill WithersWonderful WorldVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1994-06-06
Dino Music (subsidiary of EMI Netherlands BV)DINCD 89
1.16Lovely Day4:09Bill WithersSoul SearchingVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1994-07-11
Columbia (owned by Sony Music Entertainment, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)MOOD CD34
1.10Lovely Day4:17Bill WithersLean on Me: The Best of Bill WithersBill WithersAlbum + Compilation
  • US1994-08-09
Columbia (owned by Sony Music Entertainment, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX), Legacy (reissue division of Sony Music Entertainment)CK 52924
1.15Lovely Day4:08Bill WithersAral MusicCollection No. 4: Always the SunVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Special Products (A Service of Sony Music)07-983467-10
1.10Lovely Day4:17Bill WithersLean on Me: The Best of Bill WithersBill WithersAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (owned by Sony Music Entertainment, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX), Legacy (reissue division of Sony Music Entertainment)480506 2
1.8Lovely Day4:06Bill WithersMr Music Plus: Plus 6-94 (1994 number 6. 6*94)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Mr Music (Swedish compilation label)MMCD 5057
1.8Lovely Day4:13Bill Withers100% Summer JazzVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Telstar Records (UK, mostly compilations)TCD2781
1.12Lovely Day4:12Bill Withers100% Summer 95Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Telstar Records (UK, mostly compilations)TCD 2777
1.11Lovely Day4:15Bill WithersGo 4 It: Die Tophits aus der Werbung 1995Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Polystar (Germany)525 903-2
1.10Lovely Day4:17Bill WithersLean On Me - The Best Of Bill WithersBill WithersAlbum + Compilation
1.14Lovely Day4:13Bill WithersThe Very Best of the 80’s: 1988, Volume 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
2.10Lovely Day4:07Bill WithersEighties Soul Weekender 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1996-01-01
Pump Records (funk/soul sublabel of Quality Records)DINCD 124
4.5Lovely Day4:10Bill WithersIn the Summer Time: Die tollsten Hits aus aller WeltVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Das Beste aus Reader’s Digest
1.3Lovely Day4:09Bill WithersJabbedabbedoe!Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
CNR Music (Netherlands)2102037
1.9Lovely Day4:15Bill WithersPledging My LoveVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Legacy (reissue division of Sony Music Entertainment)JK 64836
1.22Lovely Day4:03Bill WithersThe No. 1 Summer AlbumVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
PolyGram TV (a division of PolyGram Record Operations Ltd.)535 631-2
1.5Lovely Day4:15Bill WithersTime Trip: Hits of the 70s, 80s and 90sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sony Music Entertainment (Holland) B.V. (Sony Music Entertainment's NL subsidiary until 2004)29-984944-10
2.3Lovely Day4:05Bill WithersThe Best Summer Album in the World…Ever!Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1997-06-23
Virgin TVVTDCD 140
1.8Lovely Day4:13Bill WithersAin't No SunshineBill WithersAlbum + Compilation
  • XE1997-09-08
Columbia (owned by Sony Music Entertainment, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)COL 985506 2
2.6Lovely Day4:06Bill WithersBlack Party Grooves, Volume 1Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sony Music MediaSMM 487926 2
1.4Lovely Day4:09Bill WithersDe Pre Historie 1978, Volume 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EVA (for use with NL/BE/FR releases only, see annotation)74321 46297 2
1.20Lovely Day4:08Bill WithersDie größten Hits – Die besten Oldies: Volume 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Ariola (German label, used worldwide in the past)74321 493892
2.20Lovely Day4:08Bill WithersFetenkult, Vol. 2: Die volle Sommerladung!!!Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Ariola (German label, used worldwide in the past), BMG (the former Bertelsmann Music Group, defunct since 2004-08-05; for releases dated 2008 and later, see annotation)74321 49306 2
1.14Lovely Day4:07Bill WithersLicht aus! Spot an! Best of Disco 2/77Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
BMG Direct Marketing, Inc. (BMG company that owned their direct marketing company/club editions)743 214 27872
1.2Lovely Day4:09Bill WithersOpen Top Cars: Beyond City LimitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Temple (TMPCD catnos)TMPCD016
1.8Lovely Day4:16Bill WithersSolid Gold Soul 1978Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time–Life MusicR838-17
1.8Lovely Day4:15Bill WithersMusic in Black, Volume 1Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE1998-02-18
EastWest9548-36221-2
1.14Lovely Day4:06Bill WithersPerfect DayVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1998-03-16
Sony Music TV
2.15Lovely Day4:11Bill WithersSuperwoman: The Soundtrack to a Perfect DayVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1998-03-16
Virgin EMI (80s–early 00s UK compilations)7243 8 45645 2 0, VTDCD179
2.18Lovely Day (original version)4:14Bill WithersStarsky & Hutch Presents: 70's FunksouljazzdiscoVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1998-09-07
Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)VTDCD205
1.1Lovely Day4:16Bill WithersThe Best of: Lovely DayBill WithersAlbum + Compilation
  • US1998-10-12
1.4Lovely Day4:17Bill WithersBill Withers’ Greatest Hits (Gold CD)Bill WithersAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (owned by Sony Music Entertainment, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)491719 6
1.3Lovely Day4:15Bill WithersDisco knallers uit de seventies!Various ArtistsAlbum
  • -1998
Sony Music Special ProductsLSP 985773 2
1.1Lovely Day?:??Bill WithersLet’s Stay Together: 20 Soul Classics for the HeartVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Crimson (UK budget comps; imprint of Crimson Productions Ltd.)CRIMDCD70
1.13Lovely Day4:07Bill WithersLove Me TenderVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
PolyGram
1.14Lovely Day4:06Bill WithersPerfect DayVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (owned by Sony Music Entertainment, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX), Sony Music TVSONYTV42CD
1.1Lovely Day4:16Bill WithersThe Best Of: Lovely DayBill WithersAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (owned by Sony Music Entertainment, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)491951 9
1.13Lovely Day4:06Bill WithersBlack Heals Your SoulVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1999-01-19
Kiosk
1.4Lovely Day4:09Bill WithersOld School Love Songs, Volume 5Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1999-07-13
Thump Records720657475029
3.2Lovely Day4:10Bill Withers100 LovehitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sony Music Media494299 2
1.16Lovely Day4:16Bill WithersAudio’s Audiophile, Volume 10: Power of Pop (Gold-CD)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sony Music MediaCD 2700000071 D
2.10Lovely Day4:17Bill WithersBody + Soul: Love Under CoverVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sony Music Special Products, Time–Life MusicA2 30145, R794-06
1.2Lovely Day4:15Bill WithersPop Rock: Music That Changes Our LivesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (owned by Sony Music Entertainment, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX), Epic (US label founded by CBS in 1953, now owned by Sony), Legacy (reissue division of Sony Music Entertainment), Sony Music (global brand, excluding JP, owned by Sony Music Entertainment), Trans World EntertainmentCSK 63942
1.9Lovely Day4:09Bill WithersPop Shop Classics: Love & AffectionVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Patman Music (South Africa)CDCLASS 002
1.2Lovely Day4:07Bill WithersSimply the BestBill WithersAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (owned by Sony Music Entertainment, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)493431 2, COL 493431 2
2.6Lovely Day4:14Bill WithersThe Power of Love: Heart & SoulVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time–Life MusicTL629/20
2.6Lovely Day4:15Bill WithersThe Sound of MagicVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Universal Music TV (UK, a division of Universal Music Operations Limited)564 479-2
1.3Lovely Day4:15Bill WithersUnited Colors of Benetton: SnailVarious ArtistsAlbum
Irma Records831.969
1.6Lovely Day4:15Bill WithersVenezia SoulVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Rock River, Universal Music Special Markets314564974-2
Promotion
1.5Lovely Day4:08Bill WithersLentekriebelsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Stichting Collectieve Promotie GeluidsdragersCPG 1994 102
1.2Lovely Day4:07Bill WithersMiles of Greatest HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sony Music Special ProductsLSP 983418 2
1.9Lovely Day4:08Bill WithersFlair ’60, ’70, ’80 Favourite Love HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Flair (Belgian magazine), SonovitSOV 96/2132
1.9Lovely Day4:09Bill WithersFlair L’Hebdo : Summer Hits 4Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
SonovitSOV98-1093
1.7Lovely Day4:13Bill WithersPop Rock SelectsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US2000-01-01
Sony Music (global brand, excluding JP, owned by Sony Music Entertainment)CSK 85178
(unknown)
1.4Lovely Day4:17Bill WithersBill Withers' Greatest HitsBill WithersAlbum + Compilation
  • JP1987-12-02
CBS/Sony (imprint used in Japan, South Korea and Southeast Asia 1968–1991; also used in Spain until 1997)32DP 883
1.2Lovely Day (Original Version)4:14Bill WithersLovely Day (Sunshine Mix)Bill WithersSingle
CBS (CBS Records’ international imprint from 1962–1990; renamed since 1991 as Columbia)CBS 653001 7
1.2Lovely Day4:18Bill WithersHeart To HeartVarious ArtistsAlbum
Knight Records (UK compilations/reissues, division of Castle Music)KNCD 12012
1.4Lovely Day4:10Bill WithersThe CollectionBill WithersAlbum + Compilation
1.1Lovely Day4:16Bill WithersFree Soul LoversVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • JP1994-05-21
Sony Records (Japanese imprint)SRCS 7333
1.14Lovely Day4:11Bill WithersMost Wanted Cool SommerhitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Most Wanted Productions (Denmark)9605-02

Relationships

producer:Clarence McDonald
Bill Withers
bass guitar:Jerry Knight (in 1977)
drums (drum set) and shakers:Russell Kunkel (session drummer) (in 1977)
guitar:Ray Parker (in 1977)
keyboard:Clarence McDonald (in 1977)
percussion:Ralph MacDonald (in 1977)
lead vocals:Bill Withers (in 1977)
arranger:Clarence McDonald
concertmaster:Charles Veal (violinist, conductor and arranger) (in 1977)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:CBS Records Ltd. (UK record company, subsidiary of CBS United Kingdom Ltd.) (in 1977)
CBS, Inc. (US broadcasting company; file no releases here!) (in 1977)
Columbia Records (not for release label use! company owned by Sony Music Entertainment, only use for manufacturing/distribution and copyright holding) (in 1977)
DJ-mixes:Lovely Day (www.McMario.com remix)
has remixes:Lovely Day (7″ Sunshine mix)
Lovely Day (12″ Sunshine mix)
Sunshine (explicit) by Twista (US rapper) featuring Anthony Hamilton (US R&B/soul singer & producer)
sampled by:It's Gonna Be... (A Lovely Day) (Bedrock vocal mix) by Brancaccio & Aisher
Minute Man by Harlem World (pop-rap group with Mase) feat. Nauty
part of:Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time: 2021 edition (number: 402) (order: 402)
recording of:Lovely Day (in 1977)

Lovely Day

writer:Skip Scarborough
Bill Withers
publisher:Chappell Music Ltd.
Chelsea Music Publishing Co., Ltd.
Golden Withers Music
Plaid Flowers Music
Sweet Cookie Music
Unichappell Music, Inc.
Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label)
フジパシフィックミュージック (Fujipacific Music, Inc.)
ヤマハミュージックエンタテインメントホールディングス (Yamaha Music Entertainment Holdings, Inc., holding company – do not use as release label)
ワーナー・チャペル音楽出版 Synch事業部 (Warner/Chappell Music Japan K.K., Synch Division)
referred to in medleys:Lovely Day / Good as Hell Mashup
later translated versions:Huomenta
later versions:It's Gonna Be a Lovely Day
is the basis for:It's Gonna Be... (A Lovely Day)