The UK Government’s Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has launched a heartfelt campaign titled Credit Where Credit’s Due, which encourages people to talk to their parents about Pension Credit. The 30-second advert follows a young couple raising their baby son, portraying their journey as they age over the years.
The music in the Pension Credit Advert & Song – Credit Where Credit’s Due
Song: Days
Artist: Kirsty MacColl
Album: Kite
Released: 1989
The ad features Kirsty MacColl’s version of the song Days, originally written and recorded by The Kinks in 1968. Kirsty MacColl’s rendition was released in 1989 as part of her second studio album, Kite. Her cover brought fresh life to the track and peaked at number 12 on the UK Singles Chart.
You can watch and listen to the full track in this official YouTube video: