Free World Rock on Instagram: "The The - "This Is the Day" (Live, 1983) This live performance was filmed around the time of the song's release for a British TV show - it's still unconfirmed exactly what show it was, but it is believed to be either Channel 4's 'Loose Talk' or a music show called 'Switch'. "This Is the Day" was released as one of three singles from 'Soul Mining' in 1983. This was the debut album for Britain’s The The. While the album failed to sell particularly well upon release,