Another Day in Paradise

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This article is about the Phil Collins song. For the film, see Another Day in Paradise (film). For the novel, see Another Day in Paradise (novel). For the Strung Out album, see Another Day in Paradise (album).

"Another Day in Paradise"

Single by Phil Collins
from the album ...But Seriously
Released	October 1989
Format	7", cassette, CD
Recorded	???
Genre	Pop
Length	4:48
Label	Atlantic Records, Virgin Records, WEA
Producer(s)	Phil Collins, Hugh Padgham
Chart positions
#1 (US Billboard Hot 100) #1 (US Adult Contemporary) #7 (US Mainstream Rock Tracks) #2 (UK Singles Chart)
Phil Collins singles chronology
"Two Hearts" (1988)	"Another Day in Paradise" (1989)	"I Wish it Would Rain Down" (1990)
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"Another Day in Paradise" was the first single released from Phil Collins' number-one album, ...But Seriously. 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.

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.

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 made number 19.

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] Brandy single

In 2001, "Another Day in Paradise" was recorded and released as a duet single by singers Brandy and Ray-J from the Collins R&B/Hip-hop tribute album Urban Renewal. The song went to number four on the charts in the UK. This song was also covered by the Urban Gospel group Commissioned on their album Matters of the Heart.

"Another Day In Paradise"

Single by Brandy & Ray J
from the album Full Moon/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(s)	Guy Roche
Certification	Gold (IFPI Germany) [1]
Chart positions
#2 (Germany) #3 (Switzerland) #4 (Ireland, Norway, Sweden) #5 (Austria, UK) #6 (Netherlands) #11 (Australia, France)
Brandy singles chronology
"U Don't Know Me (1999)	"Another Day In Paradise" (2001)	"What About Us? (2002)
Ray J singles chronology
"Thats Why I Lie" (1997)	"Another Day In Paradise" (2001)	"Wait a Minute" (2001)

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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