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About This Track
Song by Jackson Browne
German underground legend Nico was the first to record “These Days” for release, on her October 1967 album Chelsea Girl. This was an odd mix of production elements: a fairly fast, almost upbeat fingerpicking electric-sounding-acoustic guitar part of its time by Browne (suggested by Andy Warhol[3]), combined with strings and flutes (added after the fact by producer Tom Wilson, without Nico’s knowledge) combined with the sad, near-desperate tone of the lyrics, all wrapped around Nico’s mannered, icy Teutonic vocals.[4]
While Nico never achieved much commercial visibility, her work caught the attention of other musicians and songwriters. And although Browne was still several years from getting his own recording contract, his wise-beyond-his-years talent was quickly recognized by other performers looking for material.
German underground legend Nico was the first to record “These Days” for release, on her October 1967 album Chelsea Girl. This was an odd mix of production elements: a fairly fast, almost upbeat fingerpicking electric-sounding-acoustic guitar part of its time by Browne (suggested by Andy Warhol[3]), combined with strings and flutes (added after the fact by producer Tom Wilson, without Nico’s knowledge) combined with the sad, near-desperate tone of the lyrics, all wrapped around Nico’s mannered, icy Teutonic vocals.[4]
While Nico never achieved much commercial visibility, her work caught the attention of other musicians and songwriters. And although Browne was still several years from getting his own recording contract, his wise-beyond-his-years talent was quickly recognized by other performers looking for material.
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Shouts
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KingFahtah wrote:
I don't. But there could be worse occupations
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tahbyfet wrote:
I want to be a tree in the late 1960's so I can shade Nico as she sings quietly to herself on a sunny mountain peak.
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psynumb wrote:
I don't do that much talking these days...
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laaaaana wrote:
beautiful.
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RollingStone91 wrote:
This song is me! I love it
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fortunereader19 wrote:
i want this album on vinyl so badley!!
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MameSaye wrote:
where are those days?
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fredpostles wrote:
The song is amazing, and the scene in which it's used in The Royal Tenenbaums is so beautiful.
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faustus_soul wrote:
i'll not risk another <3
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nathandood wrote:
it's just that i've been losing.... soooooo looooooooong
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greene1994 wrote:
i've stopped my dreaming...
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Mat030597 wrote:
this finger picking...
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bit_of_jessie wrote:
most unique voice ever. <3
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eternalnarcosis wrote:
She had such a beautiful voice.
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aulacrimosa wrote:
Makes me cry every.single.time.
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SomeOtherGirl76 wrote:
Falling in love with Nico...
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ouliwen wrote:
<3
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mckela wrote:
I think this might be my favourite song of all time. "Please don't confront me with my failures... I had not forgotten them." Simply wrenches your heart.
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MrMorizon wrote:
I love Nicos vocals, the melody is beautiful, too!
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KeithandLor wrote:
I am In LOVE with this Song... even tho u dont enjoy it I thank you kindly for NOT banning it, My lOVE
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