"These Days" is the fourth single, (fifth in the United Kingdom), from the American
rock band
Foo Fighters
The Foo Fighters are an American Rock music, rock band formed in Seattle in 1994. Initially founded as a one-man project by former Nirvana (band), Nirvana drummer Dave Grohl, the band comprises vocalist/guitarist Grohl, bassist Nate Mendel, gu ...
' seventh studio album ''
Wasting Light''. It was written by
Dave Grohl
David Eric Grohl (; born January 14, 1969) is an American musician. He founded the rock band Foo Fighters, of which he is the lead singer, guitarist, principal songwriter, and only consistent member. From 1990 to 1994, he was the drummer of th ...
and co-produced by
Butch Vig
Bryan David "Butch" Vig (born August 2, 1955) is an American musician, record producer, and songwriter who is the drummer and co-producer of the rock band Garbage. Producer of the diamond selling Nirvana album ''Nevermind'' (1991), Vig also pro ...
. Dave Grohl has stated that it is his favorite song that he has ever written. On August 18, 2012, the Foo Fighters performed "These Days" at
Pukkelpop, as a tribute to the people who either died or were injured there a year earlier, due to a violent thunderstorm that raged over the festival grounds.
Music video
The official video was released on January 30, 2012. The video featured live shots from their June 2011 Milton Keynes performances, Australian and New Zealand tour. It was directed by
Wayne Isham.
Reception
The writers of ''
Rolling Stone
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The magazine was first known fo ...
'' magazine named it the fourth best single of the year.
As of April 9, 2012 "These Days" spent sixteen weeks on the Australian Singles Chart,
and was certified gold in Australia.
Charts
Weekly charts
Year-end charts
Certifications
References
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Foo Fighters songs
2011 singles
Music videos directed by Wayne Isham
Song recordings produced by Butch Vig
Songs written by Dave Grohl
Songs written by Pat Smear
Songs written by Taylor Hawkins
Songs written by Nate Mendel
Songs written by Chris Shiflett
2011 songs
RCA Records singles