David Bowie: "Day-In Day-Out" Single (1987)

David Bowie’s "Day-In Day-Out" backed with "Julie", was released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK by EMI America (catalog number EA 239) on March 23, 1987.

Bowie was the sole writer of the recording, with production managed by him and David Richards. The R&B track "Day-In Day-Out" critiques the treatment of the homeless in the United States during that period and explores the extreme measures a young mother takes to provide for her child.

A music video for the single was filmed in 1987 and faced bans from certain stations due to its content. Despite this, it was nominated for a 1987 MTV Video Music Award in the "Best Male Video" category. On the commercial front, "Day-In Day-Out" was the most successful single from "Never Let Me Down," reaching number 17 in the United Kingdom and securing a spot within the top 40 in several other countries.

A re-engineered version of the song that includes Bowie's original vocals, some original and new instrumentation, and new mastering was released in 2018 as part of the album "Never Let Me Down 2018," part of the "Loving the Alien (1983–1988)" box set.

Standard 7" Released

Limited Edition Box Set