"On a Day Like Today" is a song by Canadian musician
Bryan Adams, released on September 22, 1998, as the first single from his eight album, ''
On a Day Like Today'' (1998). The song reached number one in Canada and number nine in Hungary.
In the United Kingdom, it peaked at number thirteen on the
UK Singles Chart.
Critical reception
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'' 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 "
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" 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."
Track listings
Charts
Weekly charts
Year-end charts
Release history
References
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1990s ballads
1998 songs
1998 singles
A&M Records singles
Bryan Adams songs
Mercury Records singles
Rock ballads
RPM Top Singles number-one singles
Songs written by Bryan Adams
Songs written by Phil Thornalley