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lyrics

DAY OF DAYS

It’s a light new morning, the sun is shining bright
Put away your sadness, dear, we’re going to have a right good time
Coffee’s in the percolator, porridge on the stove
Simple fruit, simple pleasure no need to rove for delight
In this day of days
In this day of days
In this day of days
In this day of days

If you like we’ll go together into the staring town
Gaze in shop windows, try to brighten any frowns around
We’ll buy some yellow candles, mother-of-pearl and lace
Rest in a cool shade, marvel at the human race

In this day of days…

And tonight why don’t we tear up this gratin’ town
Dance till we drop and a world is spinning round
And round and round and round….

Long after night is fallen, we’ll enter our shadow’s play
By the warmth of our own sweet flame
Celebrate the light that was this day

In this day of days…

credits

from By the River's Blue (album), released July 13, 2022
Brian Campbell: lyrics, music, lead vocal, guitar
Violin: Jeff Deeprose
Female back vocals: Leesa Mackey
Martin Bennett: recording, arrangements, virtual instruments
Recorded at Studio Loco, Montreal

LISTENER COMMENTS:

Gorgeous song and arrangement. Looking forward to exploring your BandCamp page. Nice work by Jeff and Leesa - Paul B., Nanaimo, BC

Wow! pretty cool. Really liked this one a lot. A nice, bouncy country feel. Radio friendly (i think as i rarely listen to radio these days so i’m not sure what’s out there). Congratulations. Bravo.- David Y., Montreal

Day of Days is like sitting at a kitchen table with the sun beaming warmth down on apples in a bowl and the aroma of coffee in the air, whispering, "Relax, it's going to be a good day." It's a charming song. Leesa Mackay's voice adds to its sweetness and Jeff Deeprose's violin brings almost an ache of nostalgia into the melody, as if it's already a memory listening to it the first time. - Michael C., Toronto

Very nice! It has a traditional Peter, Paul and Mary folk vibe. Imaginative bridge. :) - Michael R., Montreal

You had me at coffee! Great tune!
-Brenda E., Sutton, Quebec

Naturally I was knocked out by "Day of Days"... Wonderful melody and terrific backup vocals. Jeff adds amazing riffs to make it very special indeed. - Davetta F., Montreal

Beautiful job guys! Congratulations, Brian Campbell!
- Rosalie C., Montreal, Que.

I think "Day of Days" is my favourite song of yours yet. Everything about it is perfect. The arrangements are particularly on-point.
- Joshua L., Montreal

I could hear how much your range has developed, and I felt it apt, given the subject matter, that a woman acted as both back-up and lead. I also like how you both used your full ranges, playing with your highs and lows. Overall, I'm very impressed. -Elaine K., Victoria B.C.

Great song! We need this upbeat kind of music. Let's have pancakes keep our slippers on and chat with friends! Love it! Thanks for sharing!
-Julie D., Pincourt, Quebec

As always, Brian,your music is delightful. These arrangements definitely gave me festive vibes! The collaboration of talents really comes through in the Day of Days: it makes the song really great. - Kaoru M., Montreal

Bravo! Nice blend of voices too! - Ganga S., Montreal

Beautiful, Brian! Also love Leesa Mackey's backvocals, and Jeff's fiddle nuances — a strategic note in particular that appeared like a ray of sunlight... - Chard C., Montreal

Love it! Great job! Love the harmonies too.
- Jill H., Montreal

Nicely done, Patrick, Jeff & Leesa! Kind of a Chelsea Morning vibe I'm picking up... - Patrick H., Montreal

Brian, I think that this is by far the best song you've done! Excellent!
- Ken R., Montreal

I like it! It has a lil bit of a Cajun vibe.
- Ellie P., Montreal.

Great job by all of you!...way to go!
-Andy D., Montreal

Sounds great! Reminds me of Nova Scotia. Love the bridge too. Well done! - John Jordan, singer/songwriter/saxophonist of the group Me, Mom & Morganthaler, leader of the Montreal musical collective Osmosis

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Brian Campbell Montreal, Québec

Brian Campbell is a song-poet, dexterous finger-stylist, and impassioned, heart-felt singer. A widely published poet, Campbell has several critically acclaimed collections to his name. On stage he is relaxed and natural, an entertaining storyteller who spellbinds with his songs. He performs regularly, mostly in the Montreal area. To learn more about him, see campbellmuse.com ... more

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