The Greatest Day – Take That Present: The Circus Live

The Greatest Day – Take That Present: The Circus Live
Live album by Take That
Released	30 November 2009
Recorded	July 2009 at Wembley Stadium, London
Genre	Live pop
Length	122:36
Label	Polydor
Producer	John Shanks
Take That chronology
The Circus (2008) The Greatest Day (2009) Progress (2010)
Alternative cover
Promo sleeve

The Greatest Day – Take That Present: The Circus Live is the ninth album by English pop band Take That. It is the band's first of two live albums, and has to date only been released in the UK. The album was accompanied by a similar DVD release.

Background and promotion

The album was released on 30 November 2009. No singles were released from the album, although "Hold Up a Light", the fifth single to be released from Take That's previous album, The Circus, encouraged fans to purchase the live album. The video for "Hold Up a Light" featured footage of the band live on the Wembley Leg of the tour, also promoting the album itself. To date, the album has only been released in the UK and Ireland.

The album became the fastest-selling live album since 1994, selling over 123,000 copies in its first week.^[1] This was Take That's last album as a four-piece before Robbie Williams returned to the group in 2010.

A DVD, featuring footage of the concert itself, was released on 23 November 2009. This was followed by the audio recording a week later. The DVD topped the music DVD chart, with the audio recording placing #3 in the UK Albums Chart. The video of "Hold Up a Light" was premiered on The One Show on 12 November 2009.

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source	Rating
Digital Spy	[2]
The Times	[3]

The album was received well, with positive reviews by The Sun, BBC News and the Daily Mail. The Sun called the album "exciting, different, with the distinct style of live music". BBC News said "The album was a fresh burst of energy, keeping fans of Take That happy while a new album is being written." The Daily Mail quoted that "The album has a brilliant selection of new and old Take That hits - just what a fan would want." Digital Spy also reviewed it as 'almost perfect'.^[2]

Commercial reception

The Greatest Day sold 98,000 copies on its first day of release. This was roughly 35,000 copies below the first-day sales of their previous album, The Circus. The album peaked at number three on the UK Albums Chart,^[4] and was certified Platinum in Ireland in December 2009. As of December 2011, the album had sold 514,403 copies in the UK.^[5]

Track listing

Disc one

The Circus – Live at Wembley

1. "Greatest Day" – 4:18
2. "Hello" – 3:49
3. "Pray" – 4:00
4. "Back for Good" – 4:01
5. "The Garden" – 5:18
6. "Shine" – 3:46
7. "Up All Night" – 3:58
8. "How Did It Come to This" – 4:07
9. "The Circus" – 3:36
10. "What Is Love" – 5:55
11. "Said It All" – 4:07
12. "Never Forget" – 5:28
13. "Patience" – 3:20
14. "Relight My Fire" – 4:34
15. "Hold Up a Light" – 4:29
16. "Rule the World" – 5:42

Disc two

In Session – At Abbey Road

1. "The Garden" – 4:54
2. "How Did It Come to This" – 2:42
3. "Greatest Day" – 3:24
4. "Up All Night" – 3:22
5. "Patience" – 3:20
6. "What Is Love" – 3:42
7. "The Circus" – 3:47
8. "Shine" – 3:42
9. "Rule the World" – 3:54
10. "Julie" – 3:54
11. "Said It All" – 4:17

Charts and certifications

Weekly charts Chart (2009) Position Irish Albums Chart 13 Scottish Albums Chart[6] 3 UK Albums Chart[4] 3 UK Album Downloads Chart[7] 4 Year-end charts Chart (2009) Peak position UK Albums Chart[8] 27

Certifications Region Certification Certified units/Sales Ireland (IRMA)[9] Platinum 15,000^^ United Kingdom (BPI)[10] Platinum 514,403[5] ^*sales figures based on certification alone ^^shipments figures based on certification alone

Release history

Region	Date	Label	Format
United Kingdom[11]	30 November 2009	Polydor	CD, digital download

References

1. Wightman, Catriona (6 December 2009). "Boyle stays on top with huge album sales". Digital Spy. Retrieved 2011-09-26.
2. Nissim, Mayer (30 November 2009). "Take That: 'The Greatest Day'". Digital Spy. Retrieved 2011-09-26.
3. The Times review Archived 15 June 2011 at the Wayback Machine.
4. "The Greatest Day - The Circus Live". chartstats.com. Retrieved 26 September 2011.
5. Jones, Alan (4 December 2011). "Official Album Chart analysis: Olly Murs becomes 10th X Factor No.1". Music Week. Retrieved 4 December 2011. (subscription required (help)).
6. http://www.officialcharts.com/charts/scottish-albums-chart/20091206/40/
7. "Top 40 UK Album Downloads Archive: 12 December 2009". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 2011-09-26.
8. "Official Album Chart 2009" (PDF). UKChartsPlus.co.uk. Retrieved 2011-09-26.
9. "Irish album certifications – Take That – The Greatest Day". Irish Recorded Music Association.
10. "British live album certifications – Take That – The Greatest Day". British Phonographic Industry. Enter The Greatest Day in the field Keywords. Select Title in the field Search by. Select ' in the field By Format. Select Platinum in the field By Award. Click Search
11. "The Greatest Day - Take That Present The Circus Live [Live]". Amazon.co.uk. Retrieved 26 September 2011.