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Van Morrison — These Are The Days
Album: Avalon Sunset
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Released: 1989
Length: 4:57
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These are the days of the endless summer
These are the days, the time is now
There is no past, there's only future
There's only here, there's only now

Oh your smiling face, your gracious presence
Are the fires of spring are kindling bright
Oh the radiant heart and the song of glory
Crying freedom in the night

These are the days by the sparkling river
His timely grace and our treasured find
This is the love of the one magician
Turned the water into wine

These are days of the endless dancing and the
Long walks on the summer night
These are the days of the true romancing
When I'm holding you oh, so tight

These are the days by the sparkling river
His timely grace and our treasured find
This is the love of the one great magician
Turned water into wine

These are the days now that we must savour
And we must enjoy as we can
These are the days that will last forever
You've got to hold them in your heart.
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Lovely song. 
Skeptics oughta sip some wine and conjure more enjoyment. 
Posted 7 years ago by kingart    [ Reply ]
Van is not on his game here.
Posted 10 years ago by ScottN    [ Reply ]
Sorry, but a stupid song of Van-the-Man
Posted 10 years ago by Stingray    [ Reply ]
 juanos wrote:
can anyone rank this song anything but GODLIKE? {#Cheers}

 
A generous 2.

It gives me the fear that I am listening to this in the middle of a gig with 100s of middle aged, middle earth, middle class fuckwits swaying their arms above their heads and singing along at the tops of their voices. 

I am running for the exit. 
Posted 10 years ago by SquiddlyDiddly    [ Reply ]
Sentimental wondrous. Who cares if it brings to mind other songs? It's magic in its own right rite write. 
Posted 10 years ago by kingart    [ Reply ]
 juanos wrote:
can anyone rank this song anything but GODLIKE? {#Cheers}

 
How about a 3; haven't liked his voice since 'Brown-Eyed Girl'
Posted 10 years ago by pinem    [ Reply ]
 LizK wrote:

"Don't cry for me Argentina" is in a lsong from "Evita" by Madona

 
Julie Covington did it first in 1976 for the original "Evita" and then Joan Baez did a cover that got radio play in 1980. Madonna didn't do it until '96...
Posted 11 years ago by DaveInSaoMiguel    [ Reply ]
 Stingray wrote:
LAUGHABLE!!!

 
{#Lol}
Posted 11 years ago by Jive    [ Reply ]
LAUGHABLE!!!
Posted 11 years ago by Stingray    [ Reply ]
can anyone rank this song anything but GODLIKE? {#Cheers}
Posted 11 years ago by juanos    [ Reply ]
 DaveInVA wrote:
This sounds exactly like Joan Baez's "Don't cry for me Argentina" only with different words..That being said I still love it {#Music}
 
"Don't cry for me Argentina" is in a lsong from "Evita" by Madona
Posted 12 years ago by LizK    [ Reply ]
One of the few Van recordings I only have on LP.  Thanks you guys !
Posted 12 years ago by cohifi    [ Reply ]
 TerryS wrote:
While I do love Van, I am becoming increasingly susceptible to the voices which say he was a one trick pony.
 

If Van was a one-trick pony, it was one damn fine pony.

Edit: I think most critics agree that Astral Weeks, Moondance, Tupelo Honey and Saint Dominic's Preview were brilliant. One-trick pony?

Posted 12 years ago by SinisterDexter    [ Reply ]
While I do love Van, I am becoming increasingly susceptible to the voices which say he was a one trick pony.
Posted 13 years ago by TerryS    [ Reply ]
And let us never forget these voices either:

  • Katie Kissoon, Carol Kenyon


    • Posted 13 years ago by Misterfixit    [ Reply ]
     macadavy wrote:

    HTH
    It would be nice to hear more songs from this album.
     

    I have the original Vinyl autographed by Van ... I'll gift it to you if you can Turn Water into Wine.


    Posted 13 years ago by Misterfixit    [ Reply ]
    Why-o-why can't he be like this in concert? All of you enjoying sunsets, brewskies and red wine and listening to Van on RP have the right idea! Still paying for tickets from show in October which was not nearly as memorable as these 3 minutes :/

    Posted 13 years ago by petelincandjulie    [ Reply ]
    '89? Has it been that long...  This still stands well against time.
    Posted 13 years ago by oufason    [ Reply ]
     marmelock wrote:
    ... outside on the balcony, smokin' a cigarette, zippin' a beer, watching the lightning in the distance and listening to Van the man on RP.
    These are the days

     
    I'm on my way over there - save me a cold one! {#Hug} {#Sunny}
    Posted 14 years ago by Cynaera    [ Reply ]
     marmelock wrote:
    ... outside on the balcony, smokin' a cigarette, zippin' a beer, watching the lightning in the distance and listening to Van the man on RP.
    These are the days

      Sounds perfect!{#Clap}

    Posted 14 years ago by nicolewe    [ Reply ]

    Van Thank you for taken me trough


    Posted 14 years ago by Klick    [ Reply ]
    Is this perhaps where Eddie Vedder learned to mumble lyrics?
    Posted 14 years ago by a_genuine_find    [ Reply ]
    Still a 10!
    Posted 14 years ago by nalle    [ Reply ]
    Please Bill, follow this one with "One of these days" (PF Meddle)
    Posted 14 years ago by Felix_The_Cat    [ Reply ]
    This is good stuff.... 
    Posted 14 years ago by jersey_birdman    [ Reply ]
    8 to 10 {#Angel}
    Posted 14 years ago by nalle    [ Reply ]
     aliweg wrote:
    Van Morrison. His music is like a life. Good, bad, touchnig, swaying and blah blah blah. Just real class. I have 28 years old and my friends joke: "oh, my God, you listen to the music by that old guy again?Ughhh." They just don't understand me. They just don't understand great music by Van..Best wishes from Poland.
     
    You need new friends. Friends who can appreciate your excellent taste in music . 

    Posted 15 years ago by sharkey    [ Reply ]
    This sounds exactly like Joan Baez's "Don't cry for me Argentina" only with different words..That being said I still love it {#Music}


    Posted 15 years ago by DaveInSaoMiguel    [ Reply ]
    My employer would like to file a complaint with Bill, as I cannot focus on work when Bill keeps amazing sets of music going like this. 

    Where is the "off" button on this thing?  Must be broken...
    Posted 15 years ago by Middleton    [ Reply ]
     marmelock wrote:
    ... outside on the balcony, smokin' a cigarette, zippin' a beer, watching the lightning in the distance and listening to Van the man on RP.
    These are the days

     
    Good comment. I see the same picture: cigarette, red wine, sunset and Van, Van, Van. Best wishes from Poland.
    Posted 15 years ago by aliweg    [ Reply ]
    Van Morrison. His music is like a life. Good, bad, touchnig, swaying and blah blah blah. Just real class. I have 28 years old and my friends joke: "oh, my God, you listen to the music by that old guy again?Ughhh." They just don't understand me. They just don't understand great music by Van..Best wishes from Poland.
     
    Posted 15 years ago by aliweg    [ Reply ]
    Hell of a shift from Miriam Makeba.

    Man!
    Posted 15 years ago by Bleyfusz    [ Reply ]
    ... outside on the balcony, smokin' a cigarette, zippin' a beer, watching the lightning in the distance and listening to Van the man on RP.
    These are the days

    Posted 16 years ago by marmelock    [ Reply ]
    I hear consistent VM tracks and chorus on many of his tunes, kind of yawn and ponder music.  Annunciation is not tops with VM, and at least it is not as bad as the Be Good Tanya's.  His early stuff was quite diverse and had more soul in it . . .
    Posted 16 years ago by wenatchee    [ Reply ]
    I want to hear Van the Man's soulful, heartwrenching song TB Sheets from his early days.
    Posted 16 years ago by ThePoose    [ Reply ]
    meulie wrote:
    Does anyone know who the 2nd male voice in this song is...?
    " {Avalon Sunset} marked the first appearance of Georgie Fame, who played the Hammond organ and would also provide backup vocals and help direct the band." "The album also features the hit single "Whenever God Shines His Light" which was a duet with Cliff Richard." ~ Wikipedia
    HTH It would be nice to hear more songs from this album.
    Posted 16 years ago by macadavy    [ Reply ]
    Most Excellent. VM does it for me anytime. Saw him in 64 & never stopped buying his music & attending his concerts. Very versatile, eclectic artist.
    Posted 16 years ago by sharkey    [ Reply ]
    geee, that's BEAUTIFUL!!!
    Posted 16 years ago by ulibcn    [ Reply ]
    ziggytrix wrote:
    i like it when a musician doesn't feel obligated to enunciate or refrain from making noises like a goat.
    Must've taken lessons from James Brown, well, except for the goat part. "Gonna get in a hot tub, AIEEE!"
    Posted 16 years ago by Pyro    [ Reply ]
    Chumbawamba-1984 wrote:
    Why ? Do you experience sleeping disorder ? Apparently, this guy Van Morrison has had a decent indigenous career in the US, but was mostly unknown abroad. RIP.
    I disagree. From wiki: Morrison performed before an estimated audience of 60-80,000 people when US President Bill Clinton visited Belfast, Northern Ireland on November 30, 1995. His song "Days Like This" had become the official anthem for the Northern Irish peace movement. <90> In June 1996, Morrison was awarded an OBE by Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace for his service to music. BRIT Award - Outstanding contribution to Music, 1994 Ronnie Scotts Club "Best International Male Singer of 2007" First Inaugural Awards
    Posted 16 years ago by Pyro    [ Reply ]
    i like it when a musician doesn't feel obligated to enunciate or refrain from making noises like a goat.
    Posted 16 years ago by ziggytrix    [ Reply ]
    Chumbawamba-1984 wrote:
    Why ? Do you experience sleeping disorder ? Apparently, this guy Van Morrison has had a decent indigenous career in the US, but was mostly unknown abroad. RIP.
    Do not condemn the judgement of another because it differs from your own. You may both be wrong. -Dandemis
    Posted 16 years ago by bb_bubbab    [ Reply ]
    wintercove wrote:
    More from Van Morrison would be wonderful.
    Why ? Do you experience sleeping disorder ? Apparently, this guy Van Morrison has had a decent indigenous career in the US, but was mostly unknown abroad. RIP.
    Posted 16 years ago by Chumbawamba-1984    [ Reply ]
    Had to bump this up to a "9"
    Posted 17 years ago by eastcoast    [ Reply ]
    ginniet wrote:
    I've never been a Van Morrison fan, but this one is good (and thought-provoking words)!
    I believe this was from his "religious" phase....heartfelt album.
    Posted 17 years ago by Pyro    [ Reply ]
    A practically unknown gem here. I just can't say it enough...RP RAWKS!!!!
    Posted 17 years ago by Pyro    [ Reply ]
    I've never been a Van Morrison fan, but this one is good (and thought-provoking words)!
    Posted 17 years ago by ginniet    [ Reply ]
    Another quintessential example of the vocal stylings of Van The Man.
    Posted 17 years ago by steeler    [ Reply ]
    meulie wrote:
    Does anyone know who the 2nd male voice in this song is...?
    I know that Cliff Richard appears on this album. Didn't catch the song though.
    Posted 17 years ago by nuggler    [ Reply ]
    Does anyone know who the 2nd male voice in this song is...?
    Posted 17 years ago by meulie    [ Reply ]
    Unquestionably a serious artist - but somehow he's just never done it for me. To me there a lack of "vunerability" in the sound of his voice.
    Posted 17 years ago by highwindows    [ Reply ]
    Shesdifferent wrote:
    Dig deep into those Van Morrison archives Bill, for there are many treasured songs that are not hits, like this one. Keep playing on...good to hear.
    Agreed!
    Posted 17 years ago by A-Poet    [ Reply ]
    Posted 17 years ago by Mari    [ Reply ]
    Dig deep into those Van Morrison archives Bill, for there are many treasured songs that are not hits, like this one. Keep playing on...good to hear.
    Posted 17 years ago by Shesdifferent    [ Reply ]
    Thank you so much for playing this, Bill. It's just exactly what I was in the mood for.
    Posted 17 years ago by RobK    [ Reply ]
    The unique voice, delivery, and his heartfelt soul transmitted by Van is unmatched.
    Posted 17 years ago by slowhand    [ Reply ]
    Touching song... I'm trying not to cry, "those" tears.
    Posted 17 years ago by honeygirl    [ Reply ]
    I'm sensing a theme here.
    Posted 17 years ago by physicsgenius    [ Reply ]
    bairdc wrote:
    Van Morrison and his music always inspire hope in me - even when the world looks weary - how this irascible Irishman can continue to do that is, in itself, a miracle - golden days are now - not future
    Beautifully put. I think it is a perfect song to play on this, one of the first few days of autumn. Van really is able to not only inspire refelection, but a true sense of appreciation and hope.
    Posted 18 years ago by iamnotabronte    [ Reply ]
    Van Morrison and his music always inspire hope in me - even when the world looks weary - how this irascible Irishman can continue to do that is, in itself, a miracle - golden days are now - not future
    Posted 18 years ago by bairdc    [ Reply ]
    Darrooon wrote:
    I enjoyed hearing this. So I thought I'd poke around and see if I can add it to my VM collection. This album is so far out of print you'll need a radio-telescope to find it. Not on iTunes, CDC, Wal-Mart (ech!), Amazon (well, people will sell you a "good shape" used copy for big bux). Not even a torrent!
    Try eBay
    Posted 18 years ago by laramieu    [ Reply ]
    I enjoyed hearing this. So I thought I'd poke around and see if I can add it to my VM collection. This album is so far out of print you'll need a radio-telescope to find it. Not on iTunes, CDC, Wal-Mart (ech!), Amazon (well, people will sell you a "good shape" used copy for big bux). Not even a torrent!
    Posted 18 years ago by Darrooon    [ Reply ]
    Criminal wrote:
    This is the very reason I'm listening to radio paradise. The local broadcast stations will play Moondance, or Brown Eyed Girl. I've written email asking them to play anything from the other 30+ albums but they just keep playing those two. If RP is going to play such a wide variety from Van's prolific collection, I'm in.
    Nicely said, indeed. That Criminal seems like a good fellow.
    Posted 18 years ago by RobK    [ Reply ]
    Criminal wrote:
    This is the very reason I'm listening to radio paradise. The local broadcast stations will play Moondance, or Brown Eyed Girl. I've written email asking them to play anything from the other 30+ albums but they just keep playing those two. If RP is going to play such a wide variety from Van's prolific collection, I'm in.
    Nicely said.
    Posted 18 years ago by Krispian    [ Reply ]
    a2 wrote:
    I love this album. Perhaps underrated because it is rather spiritual.
    Agreed. The album always moves me.
    Posted 18 years ago by KALINEVE    [ Reply ]
    Moak wrote:
    Could be his finest song. Beautiful, perfect. 11.
    I don't know...guess I'm just missing something....
    Posted 18 years ago by Aud    [ Reply ]
    Always makes me smile.
    Posted 18 years ago by BGGA    [ Reply ]
    Posted 18 years ago by Alexandra    [ Reply ]
    starfish wrote:
    Love this song... it was our first dance at our wedding.
    First dance with my wife as well!
    Posted 18 years ago by chitown    [ Reply ]
    Love this song... it was our first dance at our wedding.
    Posted 18 years ago by starfish    [ Reply ]
    I get pretty tired of hearing moondance and brown-eyed girl. The repetition is enough to make you start to despise Van Morrison. Then you hear a song like this. If you're in the right mood for it, it's really wonderful.
    Posted 18 years ago by writer    [ Reply ]
    Without question a supremely gifted artist. Unfortunately, for me, he just never manages to raise a single goose bump!
    Posted 18 years ago by highwindows    [ Reply ]
    This is nice except for the cheesy snare that sounds like it's off a 1980's drum machine.
    Posted 18 years ago by -relayer-    [ Reply ]
    zazelle wrote:
    As far as I'm concerned Van can do no wrong.
    I was about to post this same sentiment. Thanks for doing it for me.
    Posted 18 years ago by dolfan    [ Reply ]
    As far as I'm concerned Van can do no wrong.
    Posted 18 years ago by zazelle    [ Reply ]
    pousso wrote:
    The circle of life (or a special act) represented by smileys!
    Posted 18 years ago by Sobient    [ Reply ]
    Could be his finest song. Beautiful, perfect. 11.
    Posted 18 years ago by Moak    [ Reply ]
    jdpinball wrote:
    I too have often wondered why commercial stations ignore anything this artist has done in the last 20 years. Thanks for playing current Van Morrison
    So, 20 years is old but 15 is current?
    Posted 18 years ago by Tea-Bone    [ Reply ]
    When I hear Van, for those 3 minutes it seems that all is right with the world. I used to love a station back in MA that always seemed to know when to play "Days Like This" during my evening commute.
    Posted 18 years ago by KirstenL4W    [ Reply ]
    Criminal wrote:
    This is the very reason I'm listening to radio paradise. The local broadcast stations will play Moondance, or Brown Eyed Girl. I've written email asking them to play anything from the other 30+ albums but they just keep playing those two. If RP is going to play such a wide variety from Van's prolific collection, I'm in.
    I too have often wondered why commercial stations ignore anything this artist has done in the last 20 years. Thanks for playing current Van Morrison
    Posted 18 years ago by jdpinball    [ Reply ]
    Ahhh, the song my wife and I danced to at our wedding.... sweet memories!
    Posted 18 years ago by pousso    [ Reply ]
    Thanks for Van Morrison, on a rainy Monday here.
    Posted 19 years ago by sparrow    [ Reply ]
    This is the very reason I'm listening to radio paradise. The local broadcast stations will play Moondance, or Brown Eyed Girl. I've written email asking them to play anything from the other 30+ albums but they just keep playing those two. If RP is going to play such a wide variety from Van's prolific collection, I'm in.
    Posted 19 years ago by Criminal    [ Reply ]
    Over the years I've acquired most of VM's albums from 1980 on, and while some are better than others, they are all very solid and have each has some really outstanding songs. This is not my favorite from this album, but it's great to see some of Van's lesser known work added to the playlist.
    Posted 19 years ago by Cyclehawk    [ Reply ]
    Fantastic. The lyrics, the music, simply fantastic. Van had some of the best backup singers I've ever heard.
    Posted 19 years ago by Luthien    [ Reply ]
    Pretty song, but why'd they make Van record it in the garage? Not the best production I've ever heard...
    Posted 19 years ago by Roverfish    [ Reply ]
    I love this album. Perhaps underrated because it is rather spiritual.
    Posted 19 years ago by a2    [ Reply ]
    Posted 19 years ago by appst89    [ Reply ]