Days
The Kinks
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Thank you for the days Those endless days, those sacred days you gave me I'm thinking of the days I won't forget a single day, believe me I bless the light I bless the light that lights on you believe me And though you're gone You're with me every single day, believe me Days I'll remember all my life Days when you can't see wrong from right You took my life But then I knew that very soon you'd leave me But it's all right Now I'm not frightened of this world, believe me I wish today could be tomorrow The night is dark It just brings sorrow, let it wait Thank you for the days Those endless days, those sacred days you gave me I'm thinking of the days I won't forget a single day, believe me Days I'll remember all my life Days when you can't see wrong from right You took my life But then I knew that very soon you'd leave me But it's all right Now I'm not frightened of this world, believe me Days Thank you for the days Those endless days, those sacred days you gave me I'm thinking of the days I won't forget a single day, believe me I bless the light I bless the light that shines on you believe me And though you're gone You're with me every single day, believe me Days
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Written by: RAYMOND DOUGLAS DAVIES
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10 facts about this song
Song ReleaseThe song "Days" was released by The Kinks in June 1968.
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Peak Chart PositionsIt reached number 12 on the UK Singles Chart, and interestingly, it did much better in the Netherlands reaching the number 1 spot.
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Album InclusionWhile the song was not included in the UK version of their 1968 album "The Kinks Are the Village Green Preservation Society," it was featured in the US version.
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Farewell SongThis was thought to be a farewell song to Pete Quaife, The Kinks' bass guitarist, who left the band not long after the song was released.
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CD ReleaseIt was only in the 1990s that "Days" was included in the CD release of the album "The Kinks Are the Village Green Preservation Society."
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Writing ProcessThe lead singer Ray Davies wrote the song while on holiday in Devon, England.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by numerous bands and artists over the years, including Elvis Costello and Kirsty MacColl.
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Cultural ImpactIt has been featured in several movies and television series, enhancing its cultural impact and keeping it relevant for audiences around the world.
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RecognitionIn 2006, British magazine NME listed "Days" among the "100 Greatest Songs of All Time."
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Musical StyleThe song is typically representative of the Kinks' style, with strong melodies and lyrics that resonate emotionally with the listener.
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