Days Like This (song)
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| Single by Van Morrison from the album Days Like This |
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| A-side | "Days Like This" | ||||
| B-side | "I Don't Want to go on Without You"/"That Old Black Magic" | ||||
| Released | 1995 | ||||
| Format | CD | ||||
| Genre | Celtic, Folk rock | ||||
| Length | 3:13 | ||||
| Label | Mercury Records | ||||
| Writer(s) | Van Morrison | ||||
| Producer | Van Morrison | ||||
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"Days Like This" is a popular song written by Northern Irish singer-songwriter Van Morrison and the title song of his 1995 album.
Scott Thomas best explains the song in his review:
- "The title song turns a common expression and famous pop song chorus on its head. Usually, the phrase "My momma told me there'd be days like this" is something you say to make yourself feel better at the end of a tough day: the implication is that a good day might be just around the corner. The singer, steeling himself against disappointments and letdowns, does not want to feel too good on the good days: "When all the parts of the puzzle start to seem like they fit / Then I must remember there'll be days like this."
It became the official anthem of the peace movement in Northern Ireland and the Northern Ireland Office used it along with Brown Eyed Girl as theme music for a television advertisement promoting the cease fire. Morrison performed it for an audience of 60-80,000 people when US President Bill Clinton visited Belfast, Northern Ireland on November 30, 1995. Clinton himself a saxophonist had shown an appreciation for Morrison's music and had wanted to perform but was advised against it by security officers.[1][2]
Morrison has often performed this song in concert appearances including his 2006 appearance at the Austin City Limits Festival.
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[edit] In the media
- In 1997 it was featured on the soundtrack of the popular movie As Good as It Gets with Jack Nicholson and Helen Hunt.
- In 2007 "Days Like This" was one of the songs used on the soundtrack of the movie, Eye See Me.
- Appeared in an episode of Boston Legal, season 2.
- "Days Like This" was played several times in the 2007 movie, Because I Said So.
[edit] Appearance on other albums
- 30 Best Irish Hits Vol. 2
- Live at Austin City Limits Festival (2006 Limited Cd)
- Van Morrison at the Movies - Soundtrack Hits
- The Best of Van Morrison Volume 3
- Still on Top - The Greatest Hits (remastered in 2007)
[edit] Personnel on original release
- Van Morrison - Vocals & Alto Saxophone
- Ronnie Johnson - Electric guitar
- Nicky Scott - Bass
- Geoff Dunn - Drums
- Teena Lyle - Piano, Backing Vocals
- Kate St. John - Alto Saxophone
- Pee Wee Ellis - Tenor Saxophone
- Leo Green - Tenor Saxophone
- Matthew Holland - Trumpet
- Brian Kennedy - Backing Vocals
- Horns arranged by Pee Wee Ellis
[edit] Notes
[edit] References
- Hinton, Brian (1997). Celtic Crossroads: The Art of Van Morrison, Sanctuary, ISBN 1-86074169X
- Rogan, Johnny (2006). Van Morrison:No Surrender, London:Vintage Books ISBN 9780099431831
[edit] External links
Lyrics and Audio sample 1990s, Days Like This
