"A Fine, Fine Day" is a single released by American singer and

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. It is the opening track on his 1984 album, ''Some Tough City''. The song, written by Carey, spent 15 weeks on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, peaking at #22. The music video was directed by

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. It is Carey's highest charting single and one of two to make the top-40, with the other being "The First Day of Summer." It also peaked at #1 on the

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Critical reception

The song received generally positive reviews. Jim Angell of the ''

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'' said, "there's no doubt ''A Fine, Fine Day''...is a fine, fine song," while the ''

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'' called it a "powerful hit." Saw Tek Meng of the ''

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'' called it "a fine opener o ''Some Tough City''"New Straits Times
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References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Fine, Fine Day 1984 singles American rock songs 1984 songs MCA Records singles