"This Is the Day" was written by Matt Johnson

Matt Johnson (singer)

Matt Johnson is a musician best known as the founder and only constant member of the group The The. Johnson is known for his often deeply introspective lyrics. Musically he ranges from slow acoustic hooks to techno-pop....

 and recorded for the 1983 The The

The The

The The are an English musical and multimedia group that have been active in various forms since 1979, with singer/songwriter Matt Johnson being the only constant band member.-Early years :...

 album Soul Mining

Soul Mining

Soul Mining was The The's second album. Soul Mining was released in 1983 and included the UK singles "Uncertain Smile" which reached No. 68 in December 1982 and "Perfect" which made No...

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Manic Street Preachers version

In September 2011, "This Is the Day" was covered by the Manic Street Preachers

Manic Street Preachers

Manic Street Preachers are a Welsh alternative rock band, formed in 1986. They are James Dean Bradfield, Nicky Wire, Richey Edwards and Sean Moore. The band are part of the Cardiff music scene, and were at their most prominent during the 1990s...

 as a single to promote their National Treasures – The Complete Singles

National Treasures – The Complete Singles

A DVD featuring the music videos to the tacks featured on the album is available in the deluxe edition. It also contains extra bonus content including alternate videos for "You Love Us" and "Autumnsong" and the video for "Jackie Collins Existential Question Time"....

compilation album. The CD single was only available as a limited edition with the CD/DVD version of National Treasures on the HMV website.

Track listing

Digital download

1. "This Is the Day" – 3:37
2. "We Were Never Told" – 3:20

HMV exclusive CD

1. "This Is the Day"
2. "Rock 'N' Roll Genius"