One of Those Days

Whitney Houston

About One of Those Days

"One of Those Days" is a song by American recording artist Whitney Houston, from her fifth studio album Just Whitney (2002). Written by Kevin Briggs, Dwight Renolds, Patrice Stewart, Ernest Isley, Marvin Isley, Christopher Jasper, Kelly Isley, Ronald Isley, and Rudolph Isley, and produced by Briggs, the song was released as the second single from the album, following the under-performance of the lead single "Whatchulookinat", on October 29, 2002 through Arista Records. A mid-tempo R&B track, "One of Those Days" samples The Isley Brothers' song "Between the Sheets" (1983), and its lyrics speak about getting away from the stress of daily life. The song received generally positive feedback from music critics, who commended the song's production and music; the Isley Brothers sampling received favorable comments from most critics. It peaked at number 72 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number 29 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. Elsewhere, it peaked at number six in Hungary, number 48 in Australia, and number 80 in the Netherlands. It also charted in Belgium and Switzerland. The single's accompanying music video, directed by Kevin Bray, portrays Houston and her girlfriends taking some time out and spending time at a spa and a club. Houston performed "One of Those Days" live on a concert organized at Lincoln Center Plaza, in December 2002. The concert was featured on an episode of Good Morning America. 


Year:
2002
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Ohh. This is just for me. 
Kick off my shoes and relax my feet
Hit the kitchen grab a bite to eat
It's been one of those crazy weeks
And I gotta do something special for me

See, hit the salon get a mani and a pedi
Have a massage, get a sip and then I'm ready
Gotta take time out
And my real ladies know what I'm talking about

Sing. Oooooooh, baby baby
You don't know what I've been going through
Sing it again now. Oooooooh, baby baby
It's obvious to see exactly what I need

One of those days
When the sun is shining bright
And my life is going right
And the simple things are not wasted

One of those days
When you're cruising in your car
And you're out to see the stars
And it's warm outside and beautiful

Tonight, it's all about me
Just wanna set my body free
Never mind the TV
Tonight I'll just let a little TV watch me
Light the candles, aroma therapy
Hot tub bubbles surrounding me
Mr. Big is in the background
The Isley Brothers gonna hold it down sing

One of those days
When the sun is shining bright
And my life is going right
And the simple things are not wasted

One of those days
When you're cruising in your car
And you're out to see the stars
And it's warm outside and beautiful

Singing hello hello 
I need one of those days
You don't know what
Warm and beautiful

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Whitney Houston

Whitney Elizabeth Houston (August 9, 1963 – February 11, 2012) was an American recording artist, actress, producer, and model. In 2009, the Guinness World Records cited her as the most awarded female act of all time. Houston was one of the world's best-selling music artists, having sold over 170 million albums, singles and videos worldwide. She released six studio albums, one holiday album and three movie soundtrack albums, all of which have diamond, multi-platinum, platinum or gold certification. Houston's crossover appeal on the popular music charts, as well as her prominence on MTV, starting with her video for "How Will I Know", influenced several African American female artists to follow in her footsteps. more »

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Written by: BRIGGS, ISLEY, JASPER, REYNOLDS, STE

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12 facts about this song

Release Information
"One of Those Days" was released in 2002 as part of Whitney Houston's fifth studio album, "Just Whitney."
Song Credits
The song was produced by musician Kevin "Shek'spere" Briggs and co-written by Dwight Reynolds and Patrice Stewart.
Sampling
"One of Those Days" famously samples "Between the Sheets" by The Isley Brothers, a song from 1983.
Genre
The song belongs to the genre of contemporary R&B, looking to fuse classic sounds from the 70s and 80s with a modern touch.
Chart Performance
The song did fairly well in the music charts, peaking at number 20 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
Music Video
The music video for the song was directed by noted director Dave Meyers, who is also known for his works with artists like Missy Elliot and Janet Jackson.
Significance
"One of Those Days" marked Houston's return to the music scene after a noticeable hiatus. It was much awaited by fans and members of the music industry alike.
Critical Response
The song was well received by critics. The lush production values and Whitney's emotive vocal performance were highlighted as stand-out features.
Inspirations
Some elements in the song were believed to be inspired by Janet Jackson's "That's The Way Love Goes," and Mary J. Blige's "Real Love."
Song Meaning
The lyrics of "One of Those Days" depict an affirmation of self-care and taking personal time in response to the struggles and stresses of everyday life.
Live Performances
Whitney Houston performed "One of Those Days" in several live performances, often coupling it with other songs from her "Just Whitney" album.
Recognition
Despite its chart performance, the song has been often acclaimed as one of the best tracks on the "Just Whitney" album.

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