Their debut album Mind Fruit produced the track "It's a Fine Day," a cover of a 1983 single by Jane & Barton, which topped the U.S. Hot Dance Club Play chart in 1992 and reached number five on the UK singles chart.
The song, now considered a house music classic, is the basis of Orbital's 1993 track, "Halcyon + On + On", found on their second eponymous album (the "la la la" section of the "It's A Fine Day" chorus was backmasked and sampled throughout the song). Norwegian artist Erlend Øye also covered the song on his album that was part of the DJ-Kicks series.
Interestingly enough, Hawkshaw, impressed with the Orbital track, returned the favor by appearing in the video for "Halycon + On + On" playing a housewife who was 'under the influence' (even though she looked like she was daydreaming, but that could be disputed). The other single release from "Mind Fruit", was "I Talk To The Wind". This was not a big chart success in the UK, only reaching number 52.
Opus III's second album Guru Mother surfaced in 1994 and produced another number-one dance song "When You Made the Mountain". A third U.S. dance chart entry, "Hand in Hand (Looking for Sweet Inspiration)" hit number 14.
The group disbanded after their second album. Hawkshaw is still a major presence in dance music, lending her vocals to a number of electronic and dance music artists and tracks well into the 21st century.
Fine day
Opus III Lyrics
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Fine night tonight
Fine night tonight
It's going to be a fine night tonight
It's going to be a fine night tonight
It's a fine day
They leave their houses
Just for a short while
It's a fine day
People open windows
They leave their houses
Just for a short while
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It's going to be a fine day tomorrow
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It's going to be a fine day tomorrow
It's a fine day
People open windows
They leave their houses
Just for a short while
They walk by the grass
They look at the sky
They walk by the grass
And they look at the grass
They look at the sky
It's going to be a fine night tonight
It's going to be a fine day tomorrow
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Look at the sky
Look at the sky
Look at the sky
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Opus III's song "It's a Fine Day" is a buoyant and uplifting track that focuses on the simplicity and beauty of life. The lyrics describe a day where people open their windows and briefly leave their homes to look at the sky and grass, emphasizing the importance of taking a moment to appreciate the world around us. The repetition of the phrase "It's going to be a fine night tonight, it's going to be a fine day tomorrow" reinforces the idea that no matter what, there's always hope for a better tomorrow.
The song's upbeat and trance-like melody adds to the overall uplifting tone, providing a sense of optimism and positivity. The repetition of the lyrics, both within and between verses, reinforces the idea of simplicity, as if to say that sometimes, life's beauty can be found in the small things. The track has an almost meditative quality, encouraging listeners to relax and appreciate the present moment rather than worry about the future or dwell on the past.
Interestingly, while the song is often associated with the 90s dance and trance scene, the original version was actually released in 1983 by British poet and singer-songwriter Edward Barton, under the title "It's a Fine Day". Opus III's version of the track kept the original lyrics and melody largely intact, with some minor modifications to the production and instrumentation. Despite this, the song became a massive success, reaching the top 5 in the UK singles chart and staying on heavy rotation on radio and in clubs for months.
Overall, "It's a Fine Day" is a simple yet powerful song that encourages listeners to embrace the beauty of life around them. Its optimistic tone and repetitive structure create a sense of calm and positivity that is hard to resist, making it a timeless classic that continues to resonate with listeners today.
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Individuals stroll beside the lawns
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Written by: Owain Anthony Barton
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