As a member of humanity and as a Muslim, this is my contribution to the call for a peaceful solution." There is a powerful need for people to feel that gust of hope rise up again. In a 1970s concert he introduced the song with the revelation that he wrote the song whilst on a train, and was thinking about Alfred Hitchcock, no doubt reflecting the fact that many of Alfred Hitchcock's film plots were set on trains.Ĭat Stevens later converted to Islam, changed his name to Yusuf Islam, and reduced his public appearances, but during the Iraq War he commented on the song's renewed relevance, saying: "'Peace Train' is a song I wrote, the message of which continues to breeze thunderously through the hearts of millions. He re-recorded the song for War Child in 2003. It is also featured on The Very Best of Cat Stevens compilation album. 7 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart during the week of November 6, 1971, becoming Stevens' first US Top 10 hit. "Peace Train" is a 1971 song by Cat Stevens, taken from his album Teaser and the Firecat. "Another Day in Paradise" has since been covered by several artists, including Brandy and her brother Ray J, Jam Tronik, Axxis, Novecento, Brad Arnold and Hank Marvin.
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In 2009, Collins' version was listed 86th on Billboard's Greatest Songs of All Time. The live performance of the song at the 1991 Grammy Awards by Collins and David Crosby, who provided backing vocals on the track, was released on the 1994 album Grammy's Greatest Moments Volume I. Despite the awards gained following its release, the song also generated controversy over its subject matter and has received a largely negative reaction from music critics. "Another Day in Paradise" also won an award for British Single at the 1990 Brit Awards. It won Collins and Padgham the Grammy Award for Record of the Year at the 1991 awards ceremony, while it was also nominated for Song of the Year, Best Pop Vocal Performance, Male and Best Music Video, Short Form. It was also a worldwide success, eventually becoming one of the most successful songs of his solo career.
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The song was Collins' seventh and final Billboard Hot 100 No. Collins also appeals directly to God by singing: "Oh Lord, is there nothing more anybody can do? Oh Lord, there must be something you can say." As with his song for Genesis, "Man on the Corner", the track has as its subject the problem of homelessness as such, the song was a substantial departure from the dance-pop music of his previous album, No Jacket Required (1985).Ĭollins sings the song from a third-person perspective, as he observes a man crossing the street to ignore a homeless woman, and he implores listeners not to turn a blind eye to homelessness because, by drawing a religious allusion, "it's just another day for you and me in paradise". Produced by Collins along with Hugh Padgham, it was released as the first single from his number-one album. "Another Day in Paradise" is a song recorded by English drummer and singer-songwriter Phil Collins. "Another Day in Paradise" A Distorted Instrumental.