Lazy Days
"Lazy Days" is a song recorded by English singer-songwriter Robbie Williams. It was released in the United Kingdom on 14 July 1997 as the second single from his debut studio album Life thru a Lens (1997). The song became a top ten hit in the United Kingdom, but success was limited elsewhere.
"Lazy Days" | ||||
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Single by Robbie Williams | ||||
from the album Life thru a Lens | ||||
Released | 14 July 1997 | |||
Recorded | 1997 | |||
Genre | Britpop | |||
Length | 3:53 | |||
Label | Chrysalis | |||
Songwriter(s) | Robbie Williams, Guy Chambers | |||
Producer(s) | Guy Chambers, Steve Power | |||
Robbie Williams singles chronology | ||||
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Music video | ||||
"Lazy Days" on YouTube |
A demo version of "Lazy Days" is included as a B Side on the "Millennium" CD2 single under the title "Lazy Days (Original Version)". It has significant differences in the arrangement and lyrics.
According to Williams, the song is about being young, optimistic about the future and not afraid of committing mistakes.
Music video
Williams took a day out of rehab to shoot the video for the song, and he explained it was "a bonkers video, 'cause that's how my head was at the time, I think".[1] Williams explained that Lazy days was a song previously written by Guy Chambers, during his spell in the Britpop band `The Lemon Trees`. Williams thought it was an amazing song, but made some changes on the lyrics, including hooks in arrangement and music.
Formats and track listings
These are the formats and track listings of major single releases of "Lazy Days".
UK CD1
- "Lazy Days" – 3:53
- "Teenage Millionaire" – 3:09
- "Falling in Bed (Again)" – 3:28
UK CD2
- "Lazy Days" – 3:53
- "She Makes Me High" – 3:23
- "Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye" – 3:03
Charts
Chart (1997) | Peak position |
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Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)[2] | 47 |
Finland (Suomen virallinen lista)[3] | 18 |
Germany (Official German Charts)[4] | 90 |
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[5] | 72 |
Scotland (OCC)[6] | 7 |
UK Singles (OCC)[7] | 8 |
References
- Robbie Williams.com > Discography > Lazy Days
- "Eurochart Hot 100 Singles" (PDF). Music & Media. Vol. 14 no. 31. 2 August 1997. p. 12. Retrieved 16 December 2020.
- "Robbie Williams: Lazy Days" (in Finnish). Musiikkituottajat – IFPI Finland.
- "Offiziellecharts.de – Robbie Williams – Lazy Days". GfK Entertainment Charts.
- "Dutchcharts.nl – Robbie Williams – Lazy Days" (in Dutch). Single Top 100.
- "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
- "Robbie Williams: Artist Chart History". Official Charts Company.