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Wikipedia article
{{Infobox song
| name = Lazy Days
| cover = Robbie Williams - Lazy Days - CD single cover.jpg
| alt =
| type = single
| artist = Robbie Williams
| album = Life thru a Lens
| released =
| recorded =
| studio = Matrix Maison Rouge (London, England)
| genre =
| length = 3:53
| label = Chrysalis
| writer = Robbie Williams, Guy Chambers
| producer = Guy Chambers, Steve Power
| prev_title = Old Before I Die
| prev_year = 1997
| next_title = South of the Border
| next_year = 1997
| misc =
}}
"'Lazy Days'" is a song 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). According to Williams, the song is about being young, optimistic about the future and not afraid of committing mistakes. The song became a top-10 hit in the United Kingdom, peaking at number eight on the UK Singles Chart. A demo version of "Lazy Days" is included as a B-side on the "Millennium" CD2 single.
Critical reception
A reviewer from 'Music Week' rated the song three out of five, adding, "Gary's former colleague continues to occupy indie-pop territory with a solid enough song. However, it lacks the killer chorus needed to better his previous chart performances." The magazine's Martin Aston described "Lazy Days" as "a hazy-lazy, summery feel, and an instant indication of Williams and [Guy] Chambers' Beatlesy tastes." David Sinclair from 'The Times' viewed it as a "big, catchy, anthemic follow-up to Old Before I Die with fade-out borrowed from Hey Jude."Sinclair, David (19 July 1997). "Albums; The week's top pop releases". 'The Times'.
Music video
Williams took a day out of rehab to shoot the accompanying music video for the song, and he explained it was "a bonkers video, 'cause that's how my head was at the time, I think".[http://www.robbiewilliams.com/ Robbie Williams.com > Discography > Lazy Days] 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.
Track listings
* 'UK CD1 and cassette single'
# "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
* 'European maxi-CD single'
# "Lazy Days" 3:53
# "She Makes Me High" 3:23
# "Teenage Millionaire" 3:09
# "Falling in Bed (Again)" 3:28
# "Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye" 3:03
Credits and personnel
Credits are taken from the 'Life thru a Lens' album booklet.
'Studios'
* Recorded at Matrix Maison Rouge (London, England)
* Mixed at Battery Studios (London, England)
'Personnel'
* Robbie Williams writing, vocals, backing vocals
* Guy Chambers writing, guitar, keyboards, production, arrangement
* Andre Barreau backing vocals, guitar
* Steve McEwan backing vocals, guitar
* Andy Caine backing vocals
* Fil Eisler bass
* Steve Power keyboards, production, mixing
* Geoff Dugmore drums
* Andy Duncan percussion
* Jim Brumby Battery Studios assistant
* Matt Hay Matrix Maison Rouge assistant
Charts
References
Category:Robbie Williams songs
Category:1997 singles
Category:1997 songs
Category:Chrysalis Records singles
Category:Song recordings produced by Guy Chambers
Category:Song recordings produced by Steve Power
Category:Songs written by Guy Chambers
Category:Songs written by Robbie Williams
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