The Best Side of Life

2006 single by Sarah Connor"The Best Side of Life"Single by Sarah Connorfrom the album Christmas in My Heart Released24 November 2006 (2006-11-24)Length3:45LabelX-CellSongwriters Marc Lennard JoHo HF Producers Kay D. Rob Tyger Sarah Connor singles chronology

"Christmas in My Heart" (2005)

"The Best Side of Life" (2006)

"The Impossible Dream (The Quest)" (2007)

"The Best Side of Life" is a song by German recording artist Sarah Connor. It was released by X-Cell Records as the lead single from the 2006 reissue of her first Christmas album, Christmas in My Heart (2005), accompanying the release of Connor's DVD of the same name. Written by Marc Lennard and Achim Heider under his pseudonym JoHo HF, the Christmas song was produced by frequent collaborators, duo Kay D. and Rob Tyger. A midtempo love song, the instrumentation includes bell chimes and harp sounds. The song's lyrics declare that the protagonist wants for Christmas to be united with her lover and family for the holidays. The song replaced Melanie Thornton's "Wonderful Dream (Holidays are Coming)" in Coca-Cola's Christmas promotional campaign throughout German-speaking Europe. Commercially, "The Best Side of Life" peaked at number four on the German Singles Chart and reached the top twenty in Austria and Switzerland. It has since made several re-entries on the Media Control Charts, in December of the years 2007 to 2009, and of the years since 2017.

[edit] A music video for "The Best Side of Life" was directed by Oliver Sommer.

[edit] All tracks produced by Kay Denar and Rob Tyger.

European CD singleNo.TitleWriter(s)Length1."The Best Side of Life"Marc LennardJoHo HF3:492."A Ride in the Snow"Kay DenarRob Tyger4:02 European CD maxi singleNo.TitleWriter(s)Length1."The Best Side of Life"LennardHF3:492."A Ride in the Snow"DenarTyger4:023."Why Does It Rain"DenarTyger4:284."A Ride in the Snow" (Live video) 4:10 Notes

"Why Does It Rain" was inspired by the German christmas carol "Schneeflöckchen, Weißröckchen".

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Weekly charts[edit]

Weekly chart performance for "The Best Side of Life"

Chart (2006–07)

Peakposition

Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)

12

Czech Republic (Rádio Top 100 Oficiální)

53

Germany (GfK)

4

Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)

15

Year-end charts[edit]

Year-end chart performance for "The Best Side of Life"

Chart (2007)

Position

Germany (Official German Charts)

74

 

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Certifications for "The Best Side of Life"

Region

Certification Certified units/sales

Germany (BVMI)

Platinum

300,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Even though Sarah Connor is a German pop star, "The Best Side of Life" finds its way onto many UK festive mixes thanks to its universal lyrical theme and the sheen of classic holiday production. The song leans on bell chimes and harp, elements that instantly signal winter cheer, while the mid‑tempo rhythm sits comfortably between the frothy pop of Darlene Love and the balladic weight of Mariah Carey. For British listeners, the track offers a slightly exotic flavour – a reminder that Christmas music isn’t solely an Anglo‑American domain – and its lyrical longing for family togetherness resonates across cultures, making it a low‑key favourite for radio stations looking to diversify their seasonal roster without alienating the core audience.

If you’re curating a festive playlist, the easiest route is to look for the 2006 re‑issue of "Christmas in My Heart" on major streaming services; the track is often bundled with the original album’s bonus DVD content. For collectors who prefer physical media, a CD single was released in Germany and can be sourced via specialist import shops or reputable online marketplaces – just check that the disc includes the original X‑Cell label imprint to avoid knock‑offs. When purchasing digitally, watch for high‑resolution audio versions, which preserve the subtle harp and bell layers that can get lost in low‑bit streams. Pair the track with other early‑2000s European Christmas hits for a cohesive, cross‑border holiday mood.

Many recall the song solely from its Coca‑Cola advert and assume it was written for the brand. In reality, "The Best Side of Life" was crafted as the lead single for Connor’s album re‑issue, with the commercial tie‑in coming afterwards. The track’s lyrical focus on reuniting with loved ones predates the campaign and reflects the artist’s personal holiday sentiment rather than a marketing slogan. Listeners who dismiss it as background music for a soft drink miss the nuanced production – the layered harp isn’t a generic synth hook but a deliberate nod to classic carol arrangements. Appreciating the song on its own terms reveals a sincere pop‑ballad that stands apart from the glossy ad backdrop.