"Best Days" is a song by American recording artist Anastacia from her album Our Songs (2023). Written by Andreas von Holst, Campino, Timothy Smith and Birgit Minichmayr,[1] the song was released as the album's first single on April 28, 2023 by Stars by Edel.[2] It is a cover of German punk rock band Die Toten Hosen's "Tage wie diese (Days Like These)", which was number one song on the Germany Singles Chart.[2][3] On iTunes the song entered the Top10 in 10 countries including Portugal, Spain, Italy, Switzerland and Germany. It managed to peak at #5 on European song charts and #14 on Worldwide songs charts.
| "Best Days" | ||||
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| Single by Anastacia | ||||
| from the album Our Songs | ||||
| Released | April 28, 2023 | |||
| Length | 4:32 | |||
| Label | Stars by Edel | |||
| Songwriter(s) |
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| Producer(s) | Christian Geller | |||
| Anastacia singles chronology | ||||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Anastacia - Best Days (Official Video)" on YouTube | ||||
Background
Die Toten Hosen's lead vocalist Campino sang the English translation as a demo version.[2] Anastacia said: "He was thrilled that I was singing it and fortunately he likes the version. He's proud and has approved it.. – It's a party song, and I feel that when I sing it. I'm happy to be able to share this with Italians, Brits, Australians. There are so many people who don't even know how great this song is."[2]
Music video
The music video for the song was filmed in Lisbon, Portugal, in March 2023.[4][5] The music video begins with Anastacia sitting at a café and singing.[6] She soon begins walking the streets of Lisbon and later people join to dance and sing with her at a rooftop of a building.
In its first month, the video had 650,000 views.
Critical reception
Australian online LGBT publication OutInPerth called the song "powerful and uplifting."[3] American Idol and Queen of the Universe contestant Ada Vox commented on social media platform Instagram: "Yes ma’am!!! You never disappoint,"[7] while Duncan James of the English group Blue wrote: "Love it."[8]
Commercial performance
"Best Days" debuted at number 70 on the UK Singles Downloads Chart Top 100 on May 5, 2023.[9] On the week of 23 in June 2023, "Best Days" entered Slovakia's Radio Top 100 list at number 95.[10] On iTunes the song entered the Top10 in 10 countries including Portugal, Spain, Italy, Switzerland and Germany. It managed to peak at #5 on European song charts and #14 on Worldwide songs charts.
Track listing
Digital download[11]
- "Best Days" – 4:32
Charts
| Chart (2023) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Slovakia (Rádio Top 100)[12] | 95 |
| United Kingdom (UK Singles Downloads Chart Top 100)[9] | 70 |
| United Kingdom (UK Official Singles Sales Chart)[13] | 76 |
References
- ^ Anastacia - Best Days, April 28, 2023, retrieved May 31, 2023
- ^ a b c d "Anastacia Releases New Song "Best Days" (Cover of Die Toten Hosen's "Tage wie diese")". pm studio world wide news (in Japanese). Retrieved May 30, 2023.
- ^ a b "Anastacia heads to Lisbon to sing about her 'Best Days'". OUTInPerth | LGBTQIA+ News and Culture. May 1, 2023. Retrieved May 30, 2023.
- ^ "Instagram post by Anastacia". www.instagram.com. Retrieved May 31, 2023.
- ^ Louise, Sarah (March 14, 2023). "Anastacia Films New Music Video". Anastacia Fanclub. Retrieved May 31, 2023.
- ^ "Anastacia heads to Lisbon to sing about her 'Best Days'". OUTInPerth | LGBTQIA+ News and Culture. May 1, 2023. Retrieved June 1, 2023.
- ^ "Instagram post by Anastacia". www.instagram.com. April 27, 2023. Retrieved June 12, 2023.
- ^ "Instagram post by Anastacia". www.instagram.com. April 28, 2023. Retrieved June 12, 2023.
- ^ a b "Official Singles Downloads Chart Top 100 | Official Charts Company". www.officialcharts.com. Retrieved May 30, 2023.
- ^ "ČNS IFPI". ifpicr.cz. Retrieved June 15, 2023.
- ^ Anastacia - Best Days, April 28, 2023, retrieved May 31, 2023
- ^ "ČNS IFPI" (in Slovak). Hitparáda – Radio Top 100 Oficiálna. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: insert 202323 into search. Retrieved June 12, 2023.
- ^ "BEST DAYS by ANASTACIA". Official Charts. July 5, 2023.