"It's a Beautiful Day" | ||||
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Single by Wynn Stewart | ||||
from the album It's a Beautiful Day | ||||
B-side | "Prisoner on the Run" | |||
Released | July 1970 | |||
Recorded | 1970 | |||
Studio | Capitol Recording Studio | |||
Genre | ||||
Length | 1:58 | |||
Label | Capitol | |||
Songwriter(s) | Tracy Pendarvis | |||
Producer(s) | George Richey | |||
Wynn Stewart singles chronology | ||||
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"It's a Beautiful Day" is a song written by Tracy Pendarvis. It was recorded by American country artist Wynn Stewart. It was released as a single in 1970 and became a major hit that same year.
"It's a Beautiful Day" was recorded in 1970 at the Jack Clement Studio, located in Nashville, Tennessee. The session was produced by George Richey, who had just begun producing Stewart. In previous years, Stewart was produced by Ken Nelson. [2]
"It's a Beautiful Day" was released as a single on Capitol Records in July 1970. [3] The single spent 13 weeks on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart, peaking at number 13 as well in October 1970 [4] The song was Stewart's final major hit on Capitol Records. He would leave the label in 1971 and switch to RCA Records and later, Playboy Records. [3] In Canada, the song became a top 40 hit single. It peaked at number 33 on the RPM Country Songs chart that same year. It was among his final charting singles in Canada. [5]
Chart (1970) | Peak position |
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Canada Country Songs ( RPM ) [5] | 33 |
US Hot Country Songs ( Billboard ) [7] | 13 |
"Sing a Sad Song" is a song written by Wynn Stewart. It was recorded notably by Merle Haggard in 1963, whose version became his first major hit. It was later recorded by Stewart himself. In 1976, Stewart's own version became a major hit as well.
The discography of American country artist Jan Howard contains 17 studio albums, seven compilation albums, 51 singles, one box set, two other charted songs and 12 additional album appearances. Originally a demo singer, she signed a recording contract with Challenge Records in 1958. In 1960, Howard collaborated with Wynn Stewart on the single "Wrong Company". The same year, she had her first major hit with "The One You Slip Around With". The single reached number 13 on the Billboard Hot C&W Sides chart.
"Above and Beyond", also known as "Above and Beyond ", is a song written by Harlan Howard and first recorded by American country music singer Wynn Stewart. Stewart's 1959 single release on the Jackpot label did not chart. In 1960, Buck Owens released his own rendition on Capitol Records with "'Til These Dreams Come True" on the B-side, reaching No. 3 on the Billboard country singles charts that year.
"Waltz of the Angels" is a song written by Dick Reynolds and Jack Rhodes. It was first recorded by American country artist Wynn Stewart. It was then recorded as a duet between American country artists George Jones and Margie Singleton in 1961. Both versions were major hits on the American country charts.
The discography of American country artist Wynn Stewart contains 11 studio albums, nine compilation albums, 50 singles and one charting B-side single. Stewart signed his first recording contract in 1954, releasing his debut single, "I've Waited a Lifetime." He then briefly signed with Capitol Records, where he had his first charting single with "Waltz of the Angels." The song was a major hit, reaching number 14 on the Billboard Hot Country and Western Sides chart in 1956. His follow-up singles to the hit were not a commercial success and Stewart left Capitol. Stewart then signed with Challenge Records where he adapted a new country style. In 1959, his single "Wishful Thinking" became a major hit. The song was his first to reach the top ten on the country chart, peaking at number five in March 1960. Also in 1960, his duet with Jan Howard became a minor charting single. By December 1961, "Big, Big Love" became his third major hit, climbing to number 18 on the Billboard country chart.
"Wishful Thinking" is a song written and recorded by American country artist Wynn Stewart. It was released as a single in 1959 and became a major hit in early 1960.
"Big, Big Love" is a song written and recorded by American country artist Wynn Stewart. It was released as a single in 1961 and became a major hit the same year.
The Songs of Wynn Stewart is a studio album by American country artist Wynn Stewart. It was released in September 1965 via Capitol Records and was produced by Ken Nelson. The project was Stewart's debut studio recording in his career after nearly a decade prior hits behind him. The album marked Stewart's return to the Capitol label, where he began his recording career in 1956 and left shortly thereafter. Stewart would issued several more studio albums at the label over the next several years.
It's Such a Pretty World Today is a studio album by American country artist Wynn Stewart. It was released in April 1967 via Capitol Records and was produced by Ken Nelson. It was Stewart's second studio release in his recording career and contained 12 tracks. The album's name was derived from its title track, which became a number one hit in 1967. Although not written by Stewart, other songs on the album were self-composed and contained new material that was previously unreleased. The album reached charting positions on the Billboard surveys as well.
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"Something Pretty" is a song written by Buddy Wayne and Charlie Williams. It was recorded by American country artist Wynn Stewart. It was released as a single in 1968 and became a major hit that same year.
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Love's Gonna Happen to Me is a studio album by American country artist Wynn Stewart. His backing band, "The Tourists," received equal billing on the album release. It was released in November 1967 via Capitol Records and was produced by Ken Nelson. It was Stewart's third studio album in his career and was the second album release of 1967. The album's title track became a major hit in 1967 during the same period of the record's release.
"After the Storm" is a song written by Dale Noe. It was recorded by American country artist Wynn Stewart. It was released as a single in 1976 and became a major hit that same year. "After the Storm" was Stewart's first major hit in five years and returned him to the national charts after several unsuccessful singles. It spawned the release of a new studio album as well as additional singles following its release.
Something Pretty is a studio album by American country artist Wynn Stewart and his band, The Tourists. It was released in May 1968 via Capitol Records and was produced by Ken Nelson. It was Stewart's fourth studio recording in his music career and contained a total of 12 tracks. Among these tracks was the title cut, which became a major hit on the country charts. The album received a positive response from music publications.
In Love is a studio album by American country artist Wynn Stewart and his backing band, The Tourists. It was released in November 1968 via Capitol Records and was produced by Ken Nelson. In Love was Stewart's fifth studio release in his recording career and consisted of 11 tracks. The album's title track became a major hit during the same time in both the United States and Canada.
Let the Whole World Sing It with Me is a studio album by American country artist Wynn Stewart. His band, The Tourists, received equal credit on the billing as well. It was released in March 1969 via Capitol Records and was produced by Ken Nelson. It was Stewart's sixth studio album in his music career and spawned a total of three singles. Two of these singles became hits on the Billboard country chart.