Powter Вђ“ Bad Day | Daniel

Although recorded in , the song sat on a shelf for years.

: At the time, Powter was a struggling artist. He wrote the lyrics based partly on his own life and intended for them to be "phonics-based" —words that just sounded great when sung. Daniel Powter – Bad Day

: Powter later described his sudden stardom as a "prison" and a "virus that would not go away". He felt the song's success eclipsed him as an artist, making it difficult for the public to accept any other music from him. Although recorded in , the song sat on a shelf for years

: The song reached a whole new generation when it was covered by Alvin and the Chipmunks for their 2007 film. : Powter later described his sudden stardom as

: Record labels initially turned Powter down, citing a lack of stage presence.

The massive success of "Bad Day" came with a heavy personal cost for Powter: