First generation recording, brand new tape, SVHS not VHS - to try and keep quality as high as possible. Recorded when first broadcast. Thanks for looking.
My parents got married in 1998 and this was their wedding song. It still gives me chills and makes me tear up every time I listen to it. 24 years later and they’re still happily together😍this song reminds me of such happiness and family atmosphere.
Prompted by huge public demand the track was released on November 17, 1997 as a charity single for Children in Need, and Reed said "I have never been more impressed with a performance of one of my songs."
As a kid I remember watching BBC waiting for a program to come on and q announced spoke and this came on & i remember watching it & to this day it is one of my favourite things.
A beautiful compilation of Blues amazing song and to boot November 17th is my birthday. I get all kind of choked up when I hear this rendition with all these wonderful singers. Thanks Lou
I well remember this era well and was 27 at the time. The tune is in Bb major (I have a very good memory for tunes and possess perfect pitch). Like the classical input best of all!
Artists in order of appearance Lou Reed Bono Skye Edwards (from Morcheeba) David Bowie Suzanne Vega Elton John (Andrew Davis) Conductor Boyzone Lesley Garrett (Lou Reed) Burning Spear Bono Thomas Allen (Brodsky Quartet) Heather Small (from M People) Emmylou Harris Tammy Wynette Shane MacGowan (Sheona White) (tenor horn player) Dr. John David Bowie Robert Cray Huey Morgan (from Fun Lovin' Criminals) Ian Broudie (from The Lightning Seeds) Gabrielle Dr. John Evan Dando (from The Lemonheads) Emmylou Harris (Courtney Pine) (soprano saxophone player) (BBC Symphony Orchestra) (Andrew Davis) (Bono) Brett Anderson (from Suede) Visual Ministry Choir Joan Armatrading Laurie Anderson Heather Small Tom Jones Heather Small Lou Reed Thanks to them all for one of the greatest charity tracks ever.
I was 13 when this was released me and my dad loved it over the years its become our song if u see this dad i love and miss u when this is all over we will see each other again 😘🤗❤️
I’ve listened to Perfect Day since this version was released. Almost 20 years ago and it stills shakes me to the core. It’s haunting and beautiful, happy and sad. Just, stunning ❤️ While everyones role kind of fit, Heather and Tom at the end, is perfection.
I still don't know who tf they are, the ones weirdly wrapped in trash bags (hmmm, wrapped in trash bags, mybe telling us something?), or half the ppl on this vid? Cool song though.
Who's listening at Xmas 2020? In year when we all need a hug more than ever, this is as close as many of us will get to a warm embrace. Stay safe, and be kind, Everyone 🤗
I still love this version of the song and what an incredible line up, but my God, Tom Jones absolutely proves why he has one of the best voices in the entire industry. Such power! Amazing.
@@jhonsmith148 July 2022. It's been a mad couple of years, but this song was a nostalgic bittersweet joy. Don't know what made me think of it today, but I'm glad I did.
When I was young catching this song on MTV/VH1 I didn't really have the capacity to appreciate this song. Now returning to it years later it really strikes a chord.
And I’m 15 again. Music can be like a time machine, it brings back so many wonderful memories. This song in particular perfectly encapsulates how my sense of nostalgia views that time. Amazing collaboration of an incredible song.
Ever so mysterious how almost "all the music" from this era was so magical... Music from today just doesn't seem to captivate the mind and heart this way anymore
For me this is the greatest ever. Re-visited after today's hash at Bridge Over Troubled Water. The use of the voices here is remarkable & Courtney's sax solo hits my heart every time.. RIP Lou x
Haunting....such a lovely song and unlikely Christmas Carol....keep in mind that this was produced by David Bowie in 1972 to revive Lou's career. The arrangement and much of the charm came from the most underrated producer and arranger, Mick Ronson, the guitarist for Bowie in the Ziggy Stardust period. The original piano was played by Mick Ronson as well as other great songs on that album (Transformer).
I love this song so much. I love the variety and the "ooh I know him/her" and the "who's that?" I have it on cassette when it was released for Children in Need. I think the vocals and different styles all work wonderfully together, but I *think* my favourite is Emmylou Harris (hope I've got that right) singing "you just keep me hanging on". Beautiful. Gabrielle is a close second though, her voice is so distinctive.
it's 1.30am in UK n this song come to mind so had to listen as it's been years since I last heard it. it's now in my phones play list. love n peace to David bowie 😇❤
probably the best song ever written and this version for charity was awesome it takes me back to the 90s so many memories of bieng a child growing into a teenager i could easily be transported back to that decade and never ever ever leave it such a relaxing and chilled out tune
Originally a self-promo for the BBC, but due to increasing popularity released as the Children in Need single for 1997: www.bbc.co.uk/music/articles/542ae7b7-261c-4d21-8e34-e0b186d7e7d1
It was origionally a promo for the bbc highlighting the benefits how being funded by the licence fee allows it to operate how it does without the pressure of commercialism
@@TheDjackso1 It is a love song to being smacked out written by a addict. It has a beautiful sound and lyric but it is about what is a horrific situation for most people. Lou was cashed up and had his minders and entourage so being an addict was never to harsh for him. God forbid you try to replicate the sentiment of this song on a working man's wage. In these years Lou rarely ever experienced the sickness of "feeling sick and dirty waiting for my man"
@@trevorpiper1132 Ehhh even lou said it wasn't about tweaking bro and that was way before this track was used for charity so theres literally no reason for him to lie
I was not close to my grandad, he was reserved and quite stern. When he died this turned out to be one of his very favourite songs and this version accompanied a slideshow of photos of him. I wouldnt have guessed anyone like Lou Reed would have had any favour with him, but i am proud that he did.
The sun was shining on the 1990s and the world has just never been the same since 9/11. People can mock "90s kid" sentiments all they like, but it's true. It was a good time to be a kid, yes. But it went beyond that. Everything was so optimistic and chilled out, almost to the level of naivity. You truly had to be there to realise how amazing the vibe was.
Nah, that's your American or Americanised point of view. The 1990s weren't so great in other parts of the world and the 9/11 didn't change anything for us, except in the economic field. I'm from Spain and personally for me part of the 1990s were amazing because I was a child with low to zero awareness about what was happening around me. But 1990s Spain was drugs, VIH, and terrorist attacks from ETA in the news all the time. The kidnapping and assasination of politician Miguel Ángel Blanco in 1997 by ETA literally ended my childhood at 10 years old and my pink glasses wore off. They were dark times.
Funny how time can shift your perspective on things. I didn't think much of this track when it came out, I guess in part because we were so familiar with each of these artist's own material (and this song) it didn't seem terribly new or exciting at the time. Now though.... what a beautiful lineup of unique voices, what a stunning sax solo....what a song! We were spoiled for great music in the 90's but didn't realise it until after it was all over. :-/
Pure genius, was a teen when it was released , hip hop head, loved bowie and fun loving criminals, this ad/song made alot of things for some reason feel great. Best ad ever, would come on between the switchover for Wimbledon ,bbc linked millions of us over a summer . Amazing , timeless.
Absolutely outstanding by possibly the best TV channel in the world. Didn't realise that Heather and Tom's voices were so similar. That's odd, a black Manc lady and a white Valley boy. Class will out wherever!
I never understood what inspired BBC executives to produce this but it's still the best promo they've made. I couldn't wait for it to come on again and turn the TV right up.
The Duran Duran version. As Lou Reed called it "the way I always wanted it to sound". Itwas the template for this version a couple years later. Kinda how Adele showed what a great song Feel Your Love is when not sung by Bob Dylan.
The power of a great song, the human voice, superb musicianship and great collaborative minds. One of my all time favourite artistic events..... If only all advertising was this good....
This makes me cry every time I hear it and I'm not sure why. I think it just harks back to a world that doesn't exist anymore.
Yes, the second bit with Emmylou Harris used to get me..! I totally loved this, when it came out..!
Ah man I felt this comment 👌
@@simszimaa same.
This comment means a lot today mate.
Advert for New Labour Landslide Victory in '97 -seemed like anything was possible.
This BBC ad is everywhere on TV and Radio back in 1998 and I remember hearing this in the car back then. Still a Masterpiece 25 years later!
This is something the BBC now could never even contemplate making. It is beyond the imagination and talent of the people working there.
21 years later and still who's listening to this? :)
Me.xx
Me
Me
It’s perfect 👍
Today.
I always loved Lou’s original version, but this just blew me away. My sincere thanks to all who contributed to this masterpiece.
My parents got married in 1998 and this was their wedding song. It still gives me chills and makes me tear up every time I listen to it. 24 years later and they’re still happily together😍this song reminds me of such happiness and family atmosphere.
Had to listen to this after so many years. Got something in my eye now.😢
Prompted by huge public demand the track was released on November 17, 1997 as a charity single for Children in Need, and Reed said "I have never been more impressed with a performance of one of my songs."
Is not in Spotify 😞
As a kid I remember watching BBC waiting for a program to come on and q announced spoke and this came on & i remember watching it & to this day it is one of my favourite things.
A beautiful compilation of Blues amazing song and to boot November 17th is my birthday. I get all kind of choked up when I hear this rendition with all these wonderful singers. Thanks Lou
I well remember this era well and was 27 at the time. The tune is in Bb major (I have a very good memory for tunes and possess perfect pitch). Like the classical input best of all!
@angelacooper2661 Wow! You must have to watch your head on the doorways everywhere you go
Artists in order of appearance
Lou Reed
Bono
Skye Edwards (from Morcheeba)
David Bowie
Suzanne Vega
Elton John
(Andrew Davis) Conductor
Boyzone
Lesley Garrett
(Lou Reed)
Burning Spear
Bono
Thomas Allen
(Brodsky Quartet)
Heather Small (from M People)
Emmylou Harris
Tammy Wynette
Shane MacGowan
(Sheona White) (tenor horn player)
Dr. John
David Bowie
Robert Cray
Huey Morgan (from Fun Lovin' Criminals)
Ian Broudie (from The Lightning Seeds)
Gabrielle
Dr. John
Evan Dando (from The Lemonheads)
Emmylou Harris
(Courtney Pine) (soprano saxophone player)
(BBC Symphony Orchestra)
(Andrew Davis)
(Bono)
Brett Anderson (from Suede)
Visual Ministry Choir
Joan Armatrading
Laurie Anderson
Heather Small
Tom Jones
Heather Small
Lou Reed
Thanks to them all for one of the greatest charity tracks ever.
Ewan MacGregor, wasn't in the video, and they weren't in Trainspotting!!
And I wasn't in either!!
That's Evan Dando
Paul Marshall yes I see now. Evan Dando doing a style à la Ewan in Trainspotting
and thank YOU for this, some people I didn't know some I'd forgotten, so nice to share information about them with my son xx
River Of Dreams h
R.I.P Stephen Gately, David Bowie, Tammy Wynette and Lou Reed.
And Dr John
@SLAPPER JOHNSON OUCH!! 🤣
And Michael Hutchence.
@@clairewatkins5098 Michael Hutchence doesn't appear in this video.
@@guypalmer7961 he did originally the part where he sings keep me hanging on but since he hung himself i think they removed that part
I was 13 when this was released me and my dad loved it over the years its become our song if u see this dad i love and miss u when this is all over we will see each other again 😘🤗❤️
So touching 😢. You must love him so much ❤
Made me tear up reading that x
Snap ❤️
You do know it’s about being on heroin, don’t you?
Makes me think about my dad too. Life was so simple back then.. miss him so!! ❤️
I’ve listened to Perfect Day since this version was released. Almost 20 years ago and it stills shakes me to the core. It’s haunting and beautiful, happy and sad. Just, stunning ❤️ While everyones role kind of fit, Heather and Tom at the end, is perfection.
Heather small 's voice is absolutely incredible, wow ♡
bea I would love her to release a version. Her voice really works with this song.
I was thinking that about Tom Jones..
vocal technique, works for some, Heather Small definitely.
What?
She was the best singer on there. With exceptions to Bowie most of them were shite.
20 years on and I still don't know why Boyzone look like they're about to go into the oven on a 220° heat for an hour and a half.
20 years on and I still don't know why Boyzone look like they're about to go into the oven on a 220° heat for an hour and a half, but didn't...... :P
Something about them being Irish, and baked potatoes
Alex the Pensmith bahahaha 😂😂😂😂😂
I still don't know who tf they are, the ones weirdly wrapped in trash bags (hmmm, wrapped in trash bags, mybe telling us something?), or half the ppl on this vid? Cool song though.
😂 @Alex the Pensmith
Who's listening at Xmas 2020? In year when we all need a hug more than ever, this is as close as many of us will get to a warm embrace.
Stay safe, and be kind, Everyone 🤗
If you say you don't sing along to this in all of the different voices, you're lying 😂
"Just a poyfect day"
I still love this version of the song and what an incredible line up, but my God, Tom Jones absolutely proves why he has one of the best voices in the entire industry. Such power! Amazing.
Trouble is, it really didn't suit this song.
When you want to transport yourself back to 1997 when times were simple and music was awesome, this is the place to be!
A time when "cash for questions" seemed like the height of political corruption.
I remember watching this! Hands down the best BBC advert ever made - Goosebumps every time!
Only this competes ruclips.net/video/tuAPPeRg3Nw/видео.html
Brilliant showcase all that great music talent
I was about to say exactly the same thing! Still listening to it & the reason I'll always support the Beeb
The parts with David Bowie give me goosebumps!
Same. Unique voice. Sadly missed
His voice was so iconic. Instantly identifiable and hauntingly serene.
I'm a big fan of David Bowie
@@jackycapes7015 He and his voice were amazing!
@@essie87dutch11 Yes definitely. I miss him 😢
Listening and watching in 2019.
Timeless song and sadly lost some of our heroes.
Perfect song for a perfect day.
Yup. June 5 2020
@@jhonsmith148 July 2022. It's been a mad couple of years, but this song was a nostalgic bittersweet joy. Don't know what made me think of it today, but I'm glad I did.
Only here for Lou and David. RIP you two darling angels.
Simply one of the best songs ever written.
When I was young catching this song on MTV/VH1 I didn't really have the capacity to appreciate this song.
Now returning to it years later it really strikes a chord.
The Best Advert. Ever.
And I’m 15 again. Music can be like a time machine, it brings back so many wonderful memories. This song in particular perfectly encapsulates how my sense of nostalgia views that time. Amazing collaboration of an incredible song.
Ever so mysterious how almost "all the music" from this era was so magical... Music from today just doesn't seem to captivate the mind and heart this way anymore
A master piece : We love Lou Reed , he’s moved forward in his journey now, but his music lives on ❤️❤️❤️
I listen to this about once a month. staggeringly great, inspiring, makes me want to go back to England.
Makes me long for England and the 90’s. And the beeb.
Come back brother
Dont, this England doesn’t exist any more :(
What a voice heather small has
1998 - I was in London at Christmas time and this song was constantly playing on TV. It's still very moving today.
Suddenly this song came in my head... Flooded back the memories of the 90s from back home the good old blighty... greetings to everyone from Sweden...
I remember the BBC used to play this all the time between programmes between September and December 1997.
For me this is the greatest ever. Re-visited after today's hash at Bridge Over Troubled Water. The use of the voices here is remarkable & Courtney's sax solo hits my heart every time.. RIP Lou x
Can you get this on iTunes
A piece of magic from the 90’s
Haunting....such a lovely song and unlikely Christmas Carol....keep in mind that this was produced by David Bowie in 1972 to revive Lou's career. The arrangement and much of the charm came from the most underrated producer and arranger, Mick Ronson, the guitarist for Bowie in the Ziggy Stardust period. The original piano was played by Mick Ronson as well as other great songs on that album (Transformer).
One of my fav albums...transformer
Here in may 2020 I WILL ALWAYS LOVE THIS... The original is spectacular... god I miss Lou Reed & David Bowie’s music
I love this song so much. I love the variety and the "ooh I know him/her" and the "who's that?" I have it on cassette when it was released for Children in Need. I think the vocals and different styles all work wonderfully together, but I *think* my favourite is Emmylou Harris (hope I've got that right) singing "you just keep me hanging on". Beautiful. Gabrielle is a close second though, her voice is so distinctive.
When Lou Reed enters into heaven. RIP Lou and David you were my heroes
Love this song , Rest in Peace David Bowie . RIP Ziggy
This was from my primary school days, feeling so much nostalgia now.
it's 1.30am in UK n this song come to mind so had to listen as it's been years since I last heard it. it's now in my phones play list. love n peace to David bowie 😇❤
probably the best song ever written and this version for charity was awesome it takes me back to the 90s so many memories of bieng a child growing into a teenager i could easily be transported back to that decade and never ever ever leave it such a relaxing and chilled out tune
Was this actually for charity? thought it was a BBC self slap on the back. Can't get it on iTunes ...probably should be . . I'd buy it.
Originally a self-promo for the BBC, but due to increasing popularity released as the Children in Need single for 1997: www.bbc.co.uk/music/articles/542ae7b7-261c-4d21-8e34-e0b186d7e7d1
It was origionally a promo for the bbc highlighting the benefits how being funded by the licence fee allows it to operate how it does without the pressure of commercialism
@@TheDjackso1 It is a love song to being smacked out written by a addict. It has a beautiful sound and lyric but it is about what is a horrific situation for most people. Lou was cashed up and had his minders and entourage so being an addict was never to harsh for him. God forbid you try to replicate the sentiment of this song on a working man's wage. In these years Lou rarely ever experienced the sickness of "feeling sick and dirty waiting for my man"
@@trevorpiper1132 Ehhh even lou said it wasn't about tweaking bro and that was way before this track was used for charity so theres literally no reason for him to lie
My GOD, David Bowie looks so good!
Who is that cool fcker at 2:27 love that guy...
Evan Dando!
I just found out last night but thanks for the reply...
Always
Was really enjoying this till David Bowie came on and then I got really sad... miss you Ziggy.
I miss him too...
Sad also to think that Lou Reed, Tammy Wynette and astonishingly Stephen Gately from Boyzone have also passed away since this video was made.
harpersneil Felt the same way
Miss him every day
Lou was a poet and genius, I loved seeing his friend David Bowie singing "you made me forget myself" straight from the heart... X x x
Makes me tear up
I get so emotional when I listen to this version of this song. I love it so much and I will love until end of days!
Will never forget this. I was about 7 and this was first introduction to music
‘You made me forget myself’. Being with someone who changes you for the better simply by just being there. Beautiful.
It's about his heroin addiction.
@@adamwaller1067 I like my romantic view better! :-) Still, what ever works!
I was not close to my grandad, he was reserved and quite stern. When he died this turned out to be one of his very favourite songs and this version accompanied a slideshow of photos of him. I wouldnt have guessed anyone like Lou Reed would have had any favour with him, but i am proud that he did.
The sun was shining on the 1990s and the world has just never been the same since 9/11.
People can mock "90s kid" sentiments all they like, but it's true. It was a good time to be a kid, yes. But it went beyond that. Everything was so optimistic and chilled out, almost to the level of naivity.
You truly had to be there to realise how amazing the vibe was.
Nah, that's your American or Americanised point of view. The 1990s weren't so great in other parts of the world and the 9/11 didn't change anything for us, except in the economic field.
I'm from Spain and personally for me part of the 1990s were amazing because I was a child with low to zero awareness about what was happening around me. But 1990s Spain was drugs, VIH, and terrorist attacks from ETA in the news all the time. The kidnapping and assasination of politician Miguel Ángel Blanco in 1997 by ETA literally ended my childhood at 10 years old and my pink glasses wore off. They were dark times.
Bounced from ‘god only knows’ to this... 24 years ago, wow.
Still still still brings tears even after the umpteenth time of watching! Good ol camberwell Bowie x
The ceefax page number at the end. Love it!
I was 8 in 97 when this came out and the song has stuck with me ever since! 26 years later, still listening
Funny how time can shift your perspective on things. I didn't think much of this track when it came out, I guess in part because we were so familiar with each of these artist's own material (and this song) it didn't seem terribly new or exciting at the time.
Now though.... what a beautiful lineup of unique voices, what a stunning sax solo....what a song! We were spoiled for great music in the 90's but didn't realise it until after it was all over. :-/
This was brilliant at the time, and still is now.
RIP Lou a rebel till the end.
Me I love a Perfect a Day
I have been so lucky to listen to Lou Reed twice in France.I will never forget,many years after I am still speachless!
Pure genius, was a teen when it was released , hip hop head, loved bowie and fun loving criminals, this ad/song made alot of things for some reason feel great. Best ad ever, would come on between the switchover for Wimbledon ,bbc linked millions of us over a summer . Amazing , timeless.
Complain about the Beebs all you want, but stuff like this makes it worthwhile for all generations.
This was long before they were actively trying to destroy white people.
1:54 Rest easy my man, Dr John
I could listen to this forever..what a collaboration ! its awwesome....
Such better times back then☺😢
New Orleans music artist Dr. John passed away 6/7/2019 - 1:52 and 2:22 - Down here in the Big Easy, we all loved him and now we miss him.
RIP Dr John, You made every day I heard this song a perfect day .
This song reminds me of school when we had to pay 50p to wear non uniform on children in need day.
I’m a teacher in 2020 and that still happens!!
@@Kkpb-fh5vt i was always the skint kid who didn't have 50p and would have to get told off lol
Me too 💷👍
me too lol
This song never gets old! Loved it way back when, love it now, and undoubtedly will love it until my dying day. Perfect Day = Perfect Song. ❤️
25 years ago now, to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the BBC. From the days when we still trusted, even loved, the BBC.
May 2021: this song just came to my mind. Made me cry, maybe because I lost my dad a month ago to COVID-19...
Makes me want to cry 😌
I just did. 2020 and the wheels really are coming off.
@@LaughingStock_ i listen to this before I turn out the light for bed
For some reason I had this song in my head today had to come and listen . Such a great song everyone nails there lines . 2022
Absolutely outstanding by possibly the best TV channel in the world. Didn't realise that Heather and Tom's voices were so similar. That's odd, a black Manc lady and a white Valley boy. Class will out wherever!
Beautiful!
Just a perfect song!
When the BBC was excellent. Production superb and all the legends.
Played this at my brothers funeral. Made sense some how.
Beautiful song.Love it :)
This still blows me away every time I watch it!
I love this song, just keeps reminding me of my nana❤️💔, she was one of a kind, love and miss you, always and forever Nan❤️💔
This song was played when I lost a dear friend, now I remember all the perfect days we have with each other, we all have perfect days sometimes.
Heather Small is just... perfect.
I never understood what inspired BBC executives to produce this but it's still the best promo they've made.
I couldn't wait for it to come on again and turn the TV right up.
The Duran Duran version. As Lou Reed called it "the way I always wanted it to sound". Itwas the template for this version a couple years later. Kinda how Adele showed what a great song Feel Your Love is when not sung by Bob Dylan.
22 years ago and still a timeless classic
God, how is possible...I just hear this amazing song for the first time today in my long life! Perfect day...perfect song...I just loved...Thanks! :)
what a perfect song..
Gabrielles part still gives me chills.
smck 2016 love this part.
2021 still classic.......h6.....uk veteran............
Just watched this for the first time in years. It gave me goosebumps!
At the very end...CEEFAX 615
And all the kids are thinking "wha...?"
LOL!!
And half the adults too! (Not me though...)
Fantastique!
Still remarkable and inspiring, a year later. Thank you.
Still listening, and enjoying and such a beautiful song on this perfect day.
RIP Tammy Wynette, Lou Reed, David Bowie, and Dr. John
Back when bbc had some money and people knew what they were doing lol
The greatest pop video...ever. Still amazing after all this time. Still moving and inspiring. Inspirational work by the team that created it!
The power of a great song, the human voice, superb musicianship and great collaborative minds. One of my all time favourite artistic events..... If only all advertising was this good....
Heather Small reminds me of Ronnie James Dio. What a voice
I'm trying to go onto Ceefax page 816 for more info but it's not working for me.
Because Ceefax closed like 20 years ago when analogue was a thing.
you dont say? it was about 5 year ago anyway
I was in stitches reading that well done. totally unexpected, too. part of the charm of ti.
Keith Appanah teletext
Try teletext.
genialne wykonanie - wracam i podziwiam artyzm aranż i gwiazdy !
This was a phenomenal reboot
A perfect piece. Love it. Thank you.