Studio Album · No. 8
On a Day Like Today Songwriting Credits by Bryan Adams
Produced by Bryan Adams, Bob Rock, Phil Thornalley
Holds writing credit on 13 of 13 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 13 / 13 documented
Scored across the 13 tracks with documented writers, by whether Bryan Adams carries a lyricist or composer credit.
Share of the 13 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
By the Numbers
On a Day Like Today is a late-1990s pop-rock album that Bryan Adams built with a rotating cast of co-writers, including Phil Thornalley, Eliot Kennedy, Gretchen Peters, and Max Martin, alongside producers Bob Rock and Thornalley. The title track opened the record and reached number 13 on the UK Singles Chart while topping the chart in Canada. "When You're Gone," a duet with Melanie C of the Spice Girls, became the album's biggest hit and climbed to number 3 in the UK. "Cloud Number Nine" followed as the third single and gave the album another UK top-ten entry.
On a Day Like Today is Bryan Adams's eighth studio album, released October 27, 1998 on A&M Records. Primarily co-produced by Adams and Bob Rock, with Phil Thornalley producing two tracks. Adams co-wrote with Gretchen Peters, Max Martin, Eliot Kennedy, and Phil Thornalley.
Track Listing & Credits 13 tracks
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
How Do Ya Feel Tonight
|
Bryan AdamsPhil Thornalley | Bryan AdamsPhil Thornalley | Bryan AdamsBob Rock | Bryan Adams (Vocals) |
| 2 |
C'mon C'mon C'mon
|
Bryan AdamsGretchen Peters | Bryan AdamsGretchen Peters | Bryan AdamsBob Rock | Bryan Adams (Vocals) |
| 3 |
Getaway
|
Bryan AdamsGretchen Peters | Bryan AdamsGretchen Peters | Bryan AdamsBob Rock | Bryan Adams (Vocals) |
| 4 |
On a Day Like Today
#13
|
Bryan AdamsPhil Thornalley | Bryan AdamsPhil Thornalley | Bryan AdamsPhil Thornalley | Bryan Adams (Vocals) |
| 5 |
Fearless
|
Bryan AdamsEliot Kennedy | Bryan AdamsEliot Kennedy | Bryan AdamsBob Rock | Bryan Adams (Vocals) |
| 6 |
I'm a Liar
|
Bryan AdamsGretchen Peters | Bryan AdamsGretchen Peters | Bryan AdamsBob Rock | Bryan Adams (Vocals) |
| 7 |
Cloud Number Nine
#6
|
Bryan AdamsMax MartinGretchen Peters | Bryan AdamsMax MartinGretchen Peters | Bryan AdamsBob Rock | Bryan Adams (Vocals) |
| 8 |
When You're Gone
#3
|
Bryan AdamsEliot Kennedy | Bryan AdamsEliot Kennedy | Bryan AdamsBob Rock | Bryan Adams (Vocals) |
| 9 |
Inside Out
|
Bryan AdamsGretchen Peters | Bryan AdamsGretchen Peters | Bryan AdamsBob Rock | Bryan Adams (Vocals) |
| 10 |
If I Had You
|
Bryan Adams | Bryan Adams | Bryan AdamsBob RockPhil Western | Bryan Adams (Vocals) |
| 11 |
Before the Night Is Over
|
Bryan AdamsMax Martin | Bryan AdamsMax Martin | Bryan AdamsBob Rock | Bryan Adams (Vocals) |
| 12 |
I Don't Wanna Live Forever
|
Bryan AdamsGretchen Peters | Bryan AdamsGretchen Peters | Bryan AdamsBob Rock | Bryan Adams (Vocals) |
| 13 |
Where Angels Fear to Tread
|
Bryan AdamsGretchen Peters | Bryan AdamsGretchen Peters | Bryan Adams | Bryan Adams (Vocals) |