Perhaps it was the extended break from performing, or abstaining from drugs, or the hours of yoga; in any case, Steve's singing was now much more relaxed and warm, and he possessed a wider, more dynamic range.

"[1] Despite some critics and followers taking issue with the brash horns on some songs, the album regularly lists among the fan base's (and even band members') favourites.

Despite the increased amount of studio collaboration on Heyday between the members, while the band was on tour in April 1986 to support the album, Willson-Piper suddenly quit mid-tour after rising in-band tensions.

On 10 July, The Church performed as a three-piece in Hamburg, Germany; Willson-Piper returned within a week after Kilbey agreed that future releases would contain more group efforts.

[4] Credited to:[4] Produced and engineered by Peter Walsh Additional Engineering by Guy 'De Vox' Gray Strings and Horns arranged by Steve Kilbey ("Night Of Light", "Youth Worshipper") and Peter Walsh ("Night Of Light", "Happy Hunting Ground") Orchestrated by Tony Ansell 1st Violin: Philip Hartl Keyboards: Rick Chadwick (courtesy CBS Records) Choir ("Already Yesterday"): Mark Williams, Mark Punch (courtesy CBS Records), Shauna Jensen, Maggie McKinney Sound Effects: Leon Cover photography: Caught 'n Framed (Wendy McDougall)