Daniel Powter Вђ“ Bad Day Online

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

: The song first gained traction in Europe in early 2005 after being played on French radio. It eventually caught the attention of Warner Bros. CEO Tom Whalley, who signed Powter. Daniel Powter – Bad Day

: It was the first song to ever sell two million digital copies in the U.S. and was named the top song of 2006 by Billboard. : Record labels initially turned Powter down, citing

: 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. Daniel Powter – Bad Day