| "These Days" | |
|---|---|
| Song by Jackson Browne | |
| Language | English |
| Published | 1967 |
| Songwriter(s) | Jackson Browne |
"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.[1] It was first recorded by Nico in 1967 for her album Chelsea Girl, and Nico's arrangement was recorded by several other artists. Tom Rush recorded the tune with a string arrangement for his album Tom Rush in 1970. Gregg Allman recorded a new arrangement of the song for his 1973 LP Laid Back, and Browne released his own version, based on Allman's arrangement, on For Everyman, also in 1973. "These Days" has since been recorded by many other artists, and remains one of Browne's most enduring compositions.
According to Randall Roberts at the Los Angeles Times, the song has "quietly become a classic" over the years.[2] Pitchfork Media's 2006 ranking of "The 200 Greatest Songs of the 1960s" placed the Nico version of "These Days" at number 31.[3]
- ^ Cite error: The named reference
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- ^ "Staff Lists: The 200 Greatest Songs of the 1960s". Pitchfork Media. August 17, 2006. Archived from the original on February 29, 2016. Retrieved July 22, 2012.