Long Gone Day is a song by the rock band Mad Season, released in 1995 as the third single from the band’s sole studio album, Above (1995). Singer Mark Lanegan of Screaming Trees contributed vocals and additional lyrics to Long Gone Day. Saxophonist Skerik contributed saxophone to the song as well. Long Gone Day is possibly the band’s most experimental song, as it takes influence from genres as diverse as jazz, progressive rock, classic rock, and blues. The song was released as a promotional CD single in the US. Long Gone Day was first performed live at the band’s April 29, 1995 concert in Seattle, Washington at the Moore Theatre. A performance of Long Gone Day can be found on the Live at the Moore home video release.
Mad Season
Barrett Martin: drums, percussion, double bass, cello, marimba, vibraphone
Mike McCready: rhythm, lead and acoustic guitars
John Baker Saunders: bass guitar
Layne Staley: vocals, rhythm guitar, illustrations
Mark Lanegan: vocals on Long Gone Day
Layne Staley (August 22, 1967 – April 5, 2002)
John Baker Saunders (September 23, 1954 – January 15, 1999)
Mark Lanegan (November 25, 1964 – February 22, 2022).
