Oops, Girls Aloud have done another cover version have they? Despite the fact that they're the finest pop act working today, they don't have a good record with other people's songs, as anyone who can recall their versions of Jump or I'll Stand By You will be able to testify to.
See The Day, originally done by Paul Weller's ex-wife D C Lee, isn't half bad though. It's not in the same league as the Girls' Xenomania compositions, but it's still by far the best cover version they've done. Nadine takes over lead vocals and it's easy to see why she's the one being allegedly groomed for a solo career. The lush production also contributes to this being one of the more effective Christmas ballads out there at the moment.
The thing is though, they can do so much better. Being a cover version, it's bereft of the wit and sparkle of the best of Girls Aloud, and it's certainly the weakest track on Chemistry. So put this down to being a Christmas single, and check out the rest of the album instead.
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