"Day Is Gone" is the sixth single from Cardiacs

Cardiacs

Cardiacs are an English alternative rock/psychedelic pop band formed in 1977 and led by Tim Smith. Noted for their complex, varied and intense compositional style and for their eccentric, theatrical stage shows, they have been hailed as an influence by bands as diverse as Blur, Faith No More and...

, taken from the album, Heaven Born and Ever Bright

Heaven Born and Ever Bright

Heaven Born and Ever Bright is the sixth album by the band Cardiacs. It was produced by Tim Smith, engineered by David Murder and mixed by both. Due to Rough Trade going bankrupt soon after the album's release, it was scarce until reissued in 1995 by Alphabet Business Concern...

. The other three tracks on the single are exclusive to this release.

Bic Hayes originally recorded the guitar parts. When he was replaced by Jon Poole, much of the guitar was re-recorded, although exactly how much is not clear.

The first 500 copies of the 12" version came with a free 7" The Sea Nymphs single Appealing to Venus

Appealing to Venus

Appealing to Venus is a 1992 single by The Sea Nymphs, reissued in 1998 as an album.-Appealing to Venus :This is a 7" single from The Sea Nymphs, which is a side project by Tim and Sarah Smith, and William D. Drake of the band Cardiacs....

, and a glossy 12" square lyric insert.

Lineup

• Tim Smith - Guitar, Vocals and Keyboards
• Jim Smith - Bass
• Dominic Luckman - Drums
• Bic Hayes/Jon Poole - Guitar on various parts