These Days

Paul Westerberg

About These Days

"These Days" is a song written by Jackson Browne and recorded by numerous artists. Browne wrote the song at age 16; its lyrics deal with loss and regret. It was first recorded by Nico in 1967 for her album Chelsea Girl and in 1970 by Tom Rush. Gregg Allman recorded a new arrangement of the song in 1973 on Laid Back, and Browne recorded the Allman arrangement on For Everyman the same year. "These Days" has also been recorded by Paul Westerberg, St. Vincent, Fountains of Wayne, Mates of State, and Drake. According to Randall Roberts at the Los Angeles Times, the song has "quietly become a classic" over the years. Pitchfork Media's 2006 ranking of "The 200 Greatest Songs of the 1960s" placed the Nico version of "These Days" at number 31. 


Year:
2003
4:08
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Well, I've been out walking
I don't do that much talking these days, these days
These days I seem to think a lot
About the things that I forgot to do for you
And all the times I had the chance to

Well, I had a lover
It's so hard to risk another these days
These days, now if I seem to be afraid
To live the life that I have made in song
Well, it's just that I've been losing for so long

Well I'll keep on moving, moving on
Things are bound to be improving
These days, one of these days
These days I'll sit on cornerstones
And count the time in quarter tones to ten, my friend

Don't confront me with my failures
I had not forgotten them

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Paul Westerberg

Paul Westerberg (born December 31, 1959) is an American musician, best known as the former lead singer, guitarist, and songwriter in The Replacements, one of the seminal alternative rock bands of the 1980s. He launched a solo career after the dissolution of that band. In recent years, he has cultivated a more independent-minded approach, primarily recording his music at home in his basement. more »

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Written by: BILLY HENDERSON, BUD MC GUIRE, MIKE MC GUIRE

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Fountains of Wayne
"These Days" is a song in their album titled "Sky Full of Holes" which was released in 2011. - This is one of their last albums before the death of one of their lead members, Adam Schlesinger, in 2020. - "These Days" has been praised for its thoughtful and poignant lyrics, just like other songs from the band.
Gregg Allman
Allman covered the song "These Days" in his first solo album, "Laid Back," which was released in 1973. - Allman's rendition of "These Days" has been noted for its melancholic yet hopeful tone. - Gregg Allman's cover of the song has gained considerable popularity, earning its place in classic rock playlists.
Jackson Browne
Jackson Browne wrote "These Days" when he was only sixteen years old. - Browne’s version of the song was included in his 1973 album, "For Everyman." - Although many artists have covered his song, Browne's version remains one of the most popular for its raw and emotional performance.
Paul Westerberg
Though Westerberg didn't compose or cover "These Days", he has a song with the same title in his 1996 album, "Eventually." - Westerberg's song "These Days" is popular among his fans for its gritty sound and heartfelt lyrics. - Paul Westerberg, most known as the lead vocalist for The Replacements, maintained his trademark punk-infused sound in this solo album.

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