On a Day Like Today (song)

"On a Day Like Today" is a song by Canadian musician Bryan Adams from his album On a Day Like Today. The single was released in November 1998.[1]

For other songs, see On a Day Like Today (disambiguation).

"On a Day Like Today"
Single by Bryan Adams
from the album On a Day Like Today
B-side
  • "She Believes in Me"
  • "Bin There, Done That"
ReleasedNovember 1998
GenreRock
Length3:32
LabelA&M
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Adams
  • Thornalley
Bryan Adams singles chronology
"I'm Ready"
(1998)		 "On a Day Like Today"
(1998)		 "When You're Gone"
(1998)
Music video
"On a Day Like Today" on YouTube

Critical reception

Larry Flick of Billboard wrote, "This is the single that Adams supporters at top 40 radio have been waiting for. It shows him deftly straddling the line between the arena rock persona his diehard disciples adore and the softer, more ballad-driven crooner that made tunes like "(Everything I Do) I Do It For You" recurrent faves. On the title cut of his forthcoming album, Adams and collaborator Phil Thornalley have meticulously crafted a fine song that gradually builds from an introverted acoustic opening into a full-bodied rock power ballad. The element that makes this track work so well is an oh-so-subtle injection of psychedelic pop harmonies and quasi-symphonic strings. In the end, this is a refreshing release that bodes extremely well for the enduring artist's future at pop radio."[2]

Commercial performance

The song reached number one in Canada[3] and number nine in Hungary.[4] In the United Kingdom, it peaked at number thirteen on the UK Singles Chart.[5]

Track listings

CD single[6]

No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."On a Day Like Today"Adams, Thornalley3:32
2."She Believes in Me"Adams, Eliot Kennedy3:19
3."On a Day Like Today (Pants Down Mix)"Adams, Thornalley3:29

CD maxi single

No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."On a Day Like Today"Adams, Thornalley3:32
2."Bin There, Done That"Adams, Eliot Kennedy3:21
3."The Only Thing That Looks Good On Me Is You (Alternate Mix)"Adams, Thornalley3:37

Charts

References
  1. "Artist Chart History (singles) – Bryan Adams". AllMusic. Retrieved November 5, 2008.
  2. Flick, Larry (September 26, 1998). "Reviews & Previews: Singles" (PDF). Billboard. p. 23. Retrieved December 6, 2020.
  3. "Top RPM Singles: Issue 7039." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved March 23, 2019.
  4. "Top National Sellers" (PDF). Music & Media. Vol. 15 no. 51. December 19, 1998. p. 20. Retrieved June 8, 2020.
  5. "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved March 23, 2019.
  6. "On a Day Like Today (single)". freedb.org. Retrieved November 5, 2008.
  7. "Austriancharts.at – Bryan Adams – On a Day Like Today" (in German). Ö3 Austria Top 40.
  8. "Ultratop.be – Bryan Adams – On a Day Like Today" (in Dutch). Ultratip.
  9. "Top RPM Adult Contemporary: Issue 7025." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved March 23, 2019.
  10. "Eurochart Hot 100 Singles" (PDF). Music & Media. Vol. 15 no. 42. October 17, 1998. p. 12. Retrieved June 8, 2020.
  11. "Offiziellecharts.de – Bryan Adams – On a Day Like Today". GfK Entertainment Charts.
  12. "Dutchcharts.nl – Bryan Adams – On a Day Like Today" (in Dutch). Single Top 100.
  13. "Charts.nz – Bryan Adams – On a Day Like Today". Top 40 Singles.
  14. "Notowanie nr876" (in Polish). LP3. November 13, 1998. Retrieved March 23, 2019.
  15. "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved March 23, 2019.
  16. "Swisscharts.com – Bryan Adams – On a Day Like Today". Swiss Singles Chart.
  17. "RPM's Top 100 Hit Tracks of '98" (PDF). RPM. Vol. 63 no. 12. December 14, 1998. p. 20. Retrieved March 23, 2019.
  18. "RPM's Top 100 Adult Contemporary Tracks of '98". RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved March 23, 2019.
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