File:Paul McCartney - Another Day (1971)

"Another Day" is a song recorded by Paul McCartney in New York in 1970, during the sessions for his album Ram. Although it was the first single of McCartney's solo career, "Another Day" was actually written and previewed during The Beatles' Let It Be Sessions in 1969. It was officially released on 19 February 1971, with "Oh Woman, Oh Why" as the B-side. Neither song was included on the original pressings of Ram. "Another Day" is written in an observational style reminiscent of "Eleanor Rigby"; Denny Seiwell, the drummer from the Ram Sessions, called it "'Eleanor Rigby' in New York City."[6][7] The lyrics describe the drudgery and sadness of an unnamed woman's life at work and at home.

Paul's wife, Linda McCartney, provided vocal harmonies on "Another Day". Describing his and Linda's distinctive harmonies, McCartney said "I wanted 'our' sound." Paul was deliberately attempting to create a unique McCartney style, a musical identity outside of The Beatles.[3] McCartney had decided to list Linda as co-writer of more than half the songs on Ram, and this decision extended to "Another Day." Despite her lack of a musical pedigree, he insisted that Linda had been an active collaborator, making valuable suggestions about lyrics and melodies.[8] Linda's credits as co-writer were later regarded as business manoeuvres in the post-Beatles legal matters.[1]

Matching the lyrical sense of isolation and social alienation was the unique sound of "Another Day." Studio Assistant Engineer of the Ram sessions Dixon Van Winkle said that Paul asked him to pick the single. With McCartney's blessing, Winkle mixed the song and pressed 100 copies for radio stations. "The next day I heard it on the air, I realized...we got carried away with the bass part...it pumped like crazy. But we never remixed the song, and Paul never said anything."

Although "Another Day" and "Oh Woman, Oh Why" were not originally included on Ram, some CD re-releases of Ram have one or both songs as bonus tracks. "Another Day" has also appeared on several of McCartney's greatest hits albums, including All the Best!. It also appeared on the Wings greatest hits compilations Wings Greatest and Wingspan: Hits and History even though the song was not credited to Wings and predates the band's formation. (wikipedia) lyrics: Every Day She Takes A Morning Bath To Wet Her Hair, Wraps A Towel 'round Her As She's Heading For The Bedroom Chair, It's Just Another Day. Slipping Into Stockings, Stepping Into Shoes, Dipping In The Pocket Of Her Raincoat. It's Just Another Day.

At The Office Where The Papers Grow She Takes A Break, Drinks Another Coffee And She Finds It Hard To Stay Awake,

It's Just Another Day. Du Du Du Du Du It's Just Another Day. Du Du Du Du Du It's Just Another Day.

So Sad, So Sad, Sometimes She Feels So Sad. Alone In Her Apartment She'd Dwell, Till The Man Of Her Dreams Comes To Break The Spell.

Ah, Stay, Don't Stand Her Up And He Comes And He Stays But He Leaves The Next Day, So Sad. Sometimes She Feels So Sad.

As She Posts Another Letter To The Sound Of Five, People Gather 'Round Her And She Finds It Hard To Stay Alive,

It's Just Another Day. Du Du Du Du Du It's Just Another Day. Du Du Du Du Du It's Just Another Day.

So Sad, So Sad, Sometimes She Feels So Sad. Alone In Her Apartment She'd Dwell, Till The Man Of Her Dreams Comes To Break The Spell.

Ah, Stay, Don't Stand Her Up And He Comes And He Stays But He Leaves The Next Day, So Sad. Sometimes She Feels So Sad.

Every Day She Takes A Morning Bath To Wet Her Hair, Wraps A Towel 'round Her As She's Heading For The Bedroom Chair, It's Just Another Day. Slipping Into Stockings, Stepping Into Shoes, Dipping In The Pocket Of Her Raincoat.

Ah, It's Just Another Day. Du Du Du Du Du It's Just Another Day. Du Du Du Du Du It's Just Another Day.