Everyday Is a Winding Road

"Everyday Is a Winding Road"
"Everyday Is a Winding Road"
Single by Sheryl Crow
from the album Sheryl Crow
B-side	"Sad Sad World"
Released	November 18, 1996
Genre	Rock
Length	4:16
Label	A&M
Songwriter(s)	Sheryl Crow; Jeff Trott; Brian MacLeod;
Producer(s)	Sheryl Crow
Sheryl Crow singles chronology

"Everyday Is a Winding Road" is the second single from American singer and songwriter Sheryl Crow's 1996 eponymous album. Neil Finn, lead singer of Crowded House, provides backing vocals.^[1] Paul Hester, another member of Crowded House, was the inspiration for the song.^[1] The song was released in the United Kingdom in November 1996 and was released in the United States the following year.

The single was well-received on the radio and peaked at number 11 on the US Billboard Hot 100. It also peaked at number 12 on the UK Singles Chart and became Crow's fourth and final number-one single in Canada. The song earned a nomination for Record of the Year at the 1998 Grammy Awards but lost to "Sunny Came Home" by Shawn Colvin.^[2] A music video for this song was directed by Peggy Sirota and filmed in New York City in sepia. It features a toy airplane flying from person to person throughout the city.

Criticism[]

Greg Kot of the Chicago Tribune said the song "blatantly swipes" from the Rolling Stones' song "Sympathy for the Devil".^[3]

Track listings[]

US 7-inch single^[4]

A. "Everyday Is a Winding Road" (LP version) – 4:16

B. "Sad Sad World" – 4:05

US CD single^[5]

"Everyday Is a Winding Road" (LP version) – 4:16
"Sad Sad World" – 4:05
"In Need" – 5:53
"On the Outside" (live from Shepherd's Bush Empire) – 7:40

European CD single^[6]

"Everyday Is a Winding Road" – 4:16
"Free Man" – 3:20
"Run Baby Run" (live at Woodstock) – 5:28
"Ordinary Morning" – 3:55

UK limited-edition CD single (includes four postcards)^[7]

"Everyday Is a Winding Road" (LP version) – 4:16
"Strong Enough" (LP version) – 3:10
"Can't Cry Anymore" (LP version) – 3:41
"What I Can Do for You" (LP version) – 4:15

UK CD single^[8]

"Everyday Is a Winding Road" (LP version) – 4:16
"If It Makes You Happy" (Live BBC Simon Mayo Session) – 5:06
"All I Wanna Do" (Live BBC Simon Mayo Session) – 4:30
"Run Baby Run" (Live BBC Simon Mayo Session) – 5:53

Charts[]

Weekly charts[]

Chart (1996–1997)	Peak position
Australia (ARIA)^[9]	67
Canada Top Singles (RPM)^[10]	1
Canada Adult Contemporary (RPM)^[11]	8
Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)^[12]	51
Iceland (Íslenski Listinn Topp 40)^[13]	14
Netherlands (Single Top 100)^[14]	79
Scotland (OCC)^[15]	6
UK Singles (OCC)^[16]	12
US Billboard Hot 100^[17]	11
US Adult Alternative Songs (Billboard)^[18]	3
US Adult Contemporary (Billboard)^[19]	28
US Adult Top 40 (Billboard)^[20]	4
US Alternative Airplay (Billboard)^[21]	17
US Mainstream Rock (Billboard)^[22]	31
US Mainstream Top 40 (Billboard)^[23]	5

Year-end charts[]

Chart (1997)	Position
Canada Top Singles (RPM)^[24]	10
Canada Adult Contemporary (RPM)^[25]	60
US Billboard Hot 100^[26]	60

Release history[]

Region	Date	Format(s)	Label(s)	Ref.
United Kingdom	November 18, 1996 (1996-11-18)	CD cassette	A&M	^[27]
United States	January 14, 1997 (1997-01-14)	Contemporary hit radio	A&M	^[28]

Covers[]

The song was covered by Prince on his 1999 album, Rave Un2 the Joy Fantastic. In addition, Prince made an appearance at the Toronto stop of the 1999 Lilith Fair festival tour to perform the song alongside Crow.

In popular culture[]

The song was featured in the films Erin Brockovich and Phenomenon. However, Phenomenon came out four months before the song's release and included a special edit of the song.

References[]

^ Jump up to: ^a ^b Eaton, John (May 16, 2018). "Classic Hit Academy – Songs Inspired by Other Musicians– Everyday is a Winding Road – Sheryl Crow". Corus Entertainment. Retrieved August 26, 2020.
^ "40th Annual Grammy Award Nominations". DigitalHit.com. Retrieved August 26, 2020.
^ Kot, Greg (August 26, 1997). "Lawdy, Ms. Crow: Top-selling Singer Has Songs But Lacks Emotional Honesty". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved January 18, 2013.
^ Everyday Is a Winding Road (US 7-inch single vinyl disc). Sheryl Crow. A&M Records. 1996. 31458 2032 7.CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
^ Everyday Is a Winding Road (US CD single liner notes). Sheryl Crow. A&M Records. 1997. 31458 2032 2.CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
^ Everyday Is a Winding Road (European CD single liner notes). Sheryl Crow. A&M Records. 1996. 582 049-2.CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
^ Everyday Is a Winding Road (UK limited CD single liner notes). Sheryl Crow. A&M Records. 1996. 582 021-2.CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
^ Everyday Is a Winding Road (UK CD single liner notes). Sheryl Crow. A&M Records. 1996. 582 023-2.CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
^ Ryan, Gavin (2011). Australia's Music Charts 1988–2010. Mt. Martha, VIC, Australia: Moonlight Publishing.
^ "Top RPM Singles: Issue 7850." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved April 5, 2019.
^ "Top RPM Adult Contemporary: Issue 3150." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved April 5, 2019.
^ "Eurochart Hot 100 Singles" (PDF). Music & Media. Vol. 13 no. 49. December 7, 1996. p. 12. Retrieved May 26, 2020.
^ "Íslenski Listinn Topp 40 (30.1. '97 – 5.2. '97)". Dagblaðið Vísir (in Icelandic). January 31, 1997. p. 16. Retrieved October 2, 2019.
^ "Dutchcharts.nl – Sheryl Crow – Everyday Is a Winding Road" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved April 5, 2019.
^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved April 5, 2019.
^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved April 5, 2019.
^ "Sheryl Crow Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved March 23, 2019.
^ "Sheryl Crow Chart History (Adult Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved March 23, 2019.
^ "Sheryl Crow Chart History (Adult Contemporary)". Billboard. Retrieved March 23, 2019.
^ "Sheryl Crow Chart History (Adult Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved March 23, 2019.
^ "Sheryl Crow Chart History (Alternative Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved March 23, 2019.
^ "Sheryl Crow Chart History (Mainstream Rock)". Billboard. Retrieved March 23, 2019.
^ "Sheryl Crow Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved March 23, 2019.
^ "RPM '97 Year End Top 100 Hit Tracks". RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved April 5, 2019.
^ "RPM '97 Year End Top 100 Adult Contemporary Tracks". RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved April 5, 2019.
^ "Billboard Top 100 – 1997". Archived from the original on June 11, 2009. Retrieved August 28, 2010.
^ "New Releases: Singles" (PDF). Music Week. November 16, 1996. p. 35. Retrieved June 30, 2021.
^ "New Releases" (PDF). Radio & Records. No. 1179. January 10, 1997. p. 33. Retrieved August 25, 2021.

[corus-1] Jump up to: ^a ^b Eaton, John (May 16, 2018). "Classic Hit Academy – Songs Inspired by Other Musicians– Everyday is a Winding Road – Sheryl Crow". Corus Entertainment. Retrieved August 26, 2020.

[2] "40th Annual Grammy Award Nominations". DigitalHit.com. Retrieved August 26, 2020.

[3] Kot, Greg (August 26, 1997). "Lawdy, Ms. Crow: Top-selling Singer Has Songs But Lacks Emotional Honesty". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved January 18, 2013.

[4] Everyday Is a Winding Road (US 7-inch single vinyl disc). Sheryl Crow. A&M Records. 1996. 31458 2032 7.CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)

[5] Everyday Is a Winding Road (US CD single liner notes). Sheryl Crow. A&M Records. 1997. 31458 2032 2.CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)

[6] Everyday Is a Winding Road (European CD single liner notes). Sheryl Crow. A&M Records. 1996. 582 049-2.CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)

[7] Everyday Is a Winding Road (UK limited CD single liner notes). Sheryl Crow. A&M Records. 1996. 582 021-2.CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)

[8] Everyday Is a Winding Road (UK CD single liner notes). Sheryl Crow. A&M Records. 1996. 582 023-2.CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)

[9] Ryan, Gavin (2011). Australia's Music Charts 1988–2010. Mt. Martha, VIC, Australia: Moonlight Publishing.

[sc_Canadatopsingles_-10] "Top RPM Singles: Issue 7850." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved April 5, 2019.

[sc_Canadaadultcontemporary_-11] "Top RPM Adult Contemporary: Issue 3150." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved April 5, 2019.

[12] "Eurochart Hot 100 Singles" (PDF). Music & Media. Vol. 13 no. 49. December 7, 1996. p. 12. Retrieved May 26, 2020.

[13] "Íslenski Listinn Topp 40 (30.1. '97 – 5.2. '97)". Dagblaðið Vísir (in Icelandic). January 31, 1997. p. 16. Retrieved October 2, 2019.

[sc_Dutch100_Sheryl_Crow-14] "Dutchcharts.nl – Sheryl Crow – Everyday Is a Winding Road" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved April 5, 2019.

[sc_Scotland_-15] "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved April 5, 2019.

[sc_UK_-16] "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved April 5, 2019.

[sc_Billboardhot100_Sheryl_Crow-17] "Sheryl Crow Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved March 23, 2019.

[sc_Billboardadultalternativesongs_Sheryl_Crow-18] "Sheryl Crow Chart History (Adult Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved March 23, 2019.

[sc_Billboardadultcontemporary_Sheryl_Crow-19] "Sheryl Crow Chart History (Adult Contemporary)". Billboard. Retrieved March 23, 2019.

[sc_Billboardadultpopsongs_Sheryl_Crow-20] "Sheryl Crow Chart History (Adult Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved March 23, 2019.

[sc_Billboardalternativesongs_Sheryl_Crow-21] "Sheryl Crow Chart History (Alternative Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved March 23, 2019.

[sc_Billboardmainstreamrock_Sheryl_Crow-22] "Sheryl Crow Chart History (Mainstream Rock)". Billboard. Retrieved March 23, 2019.

[sc_Billboardpopsongs_Sheryl_Crow-23] "Sheryl Crow Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved March 23, 2019.

[24] "RPM '97 Year End Top 100 Hit Tracks". RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved April 5, 2019.

[25] "RPM '97 Year End Top 100 Adult Contemporary Tracks". RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved April 5, 2019.

[26] "Billboard Top 100 – 1997". Archived from the original on June 11, 2009. Retrieved August 28, 2010.

[27] "New Releases: Singles" (PDF). Music Week. November 16, 1996. p. 35. Retrieved June 30, 2021.

[28] "New Releases" (PDF). Radio & Records. No. 1179. January 10, 1997. p. 33. Retrieved August 25, 2021.

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