Best of Me (Daniel Powter song)
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| "Best of Me" | ||||
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| Single by Daniel Powter | ||||
| from the album Under the Radar | ||||
| Released | September 24, 2008 | |||
| Length | 3:59 | |||
| Label | Warner Bros. | |||
| Songwriter(s) |
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| Producer(s) | Linda Perry | |||
| Daniel Powter singles chronology | ||||
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"Best of Me" is a song by Canadian recording artist Daniel Powter from his third studio album Under the Radar (2008). It was released as a CD single and digital download on 24 September 2008 as the second single from the album. The song charted in Switzerland for 3 weeks from 15 February to 1 March 2009. The song was written by Daniel Powter and Kara DioGuardi. It was produced by Linda Perry.
Inspired by the creation of "Best of Me", Daniel Powter said: This song is inspired by a state of maintaining the current state, insisting on the best of me, self-redemption. In Daniel's career, he is always trying to reach the expectations of others. It is very difficult, and people feel that people want to get too much from you. Daniel also mentioned in the interview that this song is the best interpretation of himself.[citation needed]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Best of Me" | 3:59 |
Credits and personnel
- Lead vocals – Daniel Powter
- Producers – Linda Perry
- Lyrics – Daniel Powter, Kara DioGuardi
- Label: Warner Bros.
Music video
A music video was made to promote the single. The video was directed by Diane Martel and shows Powter playing with his piano in front of a cinema screen while the background behind him changes constantly. The main contents of the background pictures shown are: old photos, landscapes and some small items that reflect the details of life.[citation needed]
Chart performance
| Chart (2009) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[1] | 40 |
