I've been a Jackson Browne follower for about 45 years, and "These Days," written when he was 16, has always been one of my favorites. Jackson was not the first to record the song, however; his girlfriend, Nico, recorded it; both she and Jackson were members of the Velvet Underground band. Another highly successful recording pre-dating Browne's was by his good friend and roomie on the West Coast for a spell, Gregg Allman, another big favorite of mine. Other than Jackson's version, the Allman version was the only one that appealed to me... so I was leary when I ran across Will Carter's (who I'd never heard of) version of the song here on KZfaq. Listened to it and I am now a fan of Mr. Carter. He sticks close to Browne's structure of the song, but adds some cool alterations, especially that guitar lick in the opening chords, after the soft intro to the song. I've played guitar for over 50 years, but this song is the first one where I've actually learned a little finger-picking, as Jackson does on his Acoustic Live Solo album recording of "These Days." Excellent music! Glad I stopped by. Don't forget to subscribe: Will Carter is the real thing!

I think Jackson would be very pleased and proud of this !!❤

Great job on your re-make, Jackson should be extremely flattered

Well done. To think JB wrote this when he was 16. That’s the magic.

Helix with a wireless setup... who knew that could be so incredible. Blown away with that tone. Looper is a nice touch. Bass player and drummer are great musicians.

Fuck Yeah!!! You rocked that song! You just made me a fan. What a great cover.

I will not forget this rendition of this masterpiece. And probably, that pretty little brunette in the pale green tank top , on the left, can help him through These Days. Lucky man. Great job on this. Norm.

Nicely done. I first Jackson around 1970 and have been a been fan ever since. Although I love the way Jackson plays his own song, Gregg Allman gives the song some soul. This guy does a great job with the song as well. I’m a new fan.

I saw Jackson in a comeback concert in1979 at MTSU. He explained how he had been booed off the stage for the main act. Truly a humble man that will be proud of your doing his song and making it your own REALLY COOL WILL❣️. ✌️😎👍

Best cover of this song I've heard so far. Beautiful singing.

That was Excellent !! I've been a Jackson Fan since the 70's and I've never heard anyone give this song Justice like this...... Much Respect

My day just improved. I was skeptical when I read the title as there are some artists who just shouldn't be covered. You did this far beyond justice. Bravo. If you're ever in my neck of the woods I'm getting a ticket. BTW... that Jacket is awesome!

Amazing version!

MY GOD!!! WHAT an EXCELLENT COVER......I've had to listen to this about 4 times today! OH PLEASE do some more JB covers.....just KILLER! IMMEDIATE Subscribe and total follower!

Well played. The solos were soft and smoothe.

HOW does this amazing song have less than 1,000 plays on Spotify? This is legendary. This is amazing. This is being played while they set my pyre ablaze and roll it off the Empire State Building.

Absolutely superb version of this classic!

wowwwwwww!!!!!!!!!!!!!! from mendoza argentina so far away..... excellentttttt!!!!!!!!!

You did this song justice. Been listening to JB for a long time, saw him every time he came into town after he'd release an album back in his early years.

Nicely done. Good to see the younger guys appreciating Jackson Browne.

Love this version.....can’t imagine why someone would possibly give this a thumbs down. Nice work!!

WOW. Stumble across your vids tonight......Amazing artist. Instant fan..

Beautiful!! I love this rendition maybe more than Jackson’s own versions!

What a remarkable performance Will! Your voice and playing are both outstanding in every way.

Doesn’t really get any better than that.

Thank You Will !! Amazing !!

revisiting this. What a great version.

That Tele is Bad Ass !!

Awesome! If you can cover JB's amazing song with this much soul and heart. Your OWN songs must touch something deeper to your heart. I look forward to seeing and hearing more of your work in the future. Hope to catch you live at some point soon. Come to Terlingua and I will pay your gas for the trip! Viva Terlingua!

Here in Knoxville. And I missed it. Great cover.

You totally get this song- and it totally got you, too.

Incredibly gifted, Will. Always pulling for you.

I like it, great Tele work

so beautiful

The guitar is as beautiful as the vocals.

Beautiful! Lots of love from Calgary!

Great rendition☺

Holy cow! Beautiful

Phenomenal!

EXCELLENT!

wonderful

Outstanding!

An excellent cover of an absolute classic. Made it your own. Thanks for sharing.

just absolutely lovely Will😘

Outstanding!!!!

this is THE SHIT this is AWESOME

Even the instrumentals sound so good great job

Excellent Job Will. So nice to listen to this song that I love. Hope all is well with you and your doing all right. Ray J

Wow !Awesome!

Great stuff, Will! 👍🏽👍🏽

UNDERRATED!!!!!!

Wonderful Cover, Will. I love it.

Wonderful.

Great version. Awesome!

Beautifully done.

Exquisite cover of an awesome song. Thank you!!

Wow, what an awesome cover.

Beautiful. Thank You!

This is literally the best thing I've ever heard.

Wonderful!!!!

Love this cover. Well done.Great solo.

Wow! Excellent Bro. Vocals, arrangements , expressiveness is bang on great!

Will - this is such a wonderful, creative version of These Days. I can't imagine anyone saying something negative about it... I keep listening to it over and over and it just keeps getting better each time! You are very talented and hope to hear more and hopefully see you live some day soon!

Brilliant singing, guitar playing and a great hat too. Love it 🎶🎶

que bonito! Will!!

Incredible cover,the picking is amazing!

Very good performance! Need to hear more from him.

I've had a real soft spot for tune for decades, nice work, really like your pacing and discipline.

Dont know why KZfaq sent me here, but I'm glad it did. Nice job.

Greg Allman set the standard for this song and it is still the best, by far.

Nicely done.

Nice.

Sublime

Great!

Sei un grande Will , quasi meglio che l'originale. Bravissimo

great song

well done. Jackson Browne cover

I think we have the same taste in music man, this cut of these days is dandy, but I must say your work on the Wurlitzer prize was outstanding, I loved the guitar intro! Might steal a few of your licks!

Simple and great

Uplifting👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🌈🙏✌🏼

Okay. I"m now officially a fan. Oh...and please give me the names of the guys who gave this a thumbs down because we need to have a talk out back by the garbage cans.

niceeee

great rendition of Jackson's song! Just heard this by him at " Tiny Desk" you sing it better in my opinion. great job! 🎶

Wow great voice and guitar. You picked that guitar awfully well. Do you play Florida?

Good job. Greg Allman did a good version of this song on his 1st or 2nd solo album. I think it's the Laid Back album & him & Jackson Brown were room mates in Ca. before the Allman Bros.

W.O.W

this is great! really great take on a great song!. You may have already said something about the effects in use?

awesome recording.. wonder who tracked it?? lol..

Any album comin' soon ? :)

What are you doing to keep that opening tone throughout the song. JUst LOVE that. Looks like yoiu have a God Go and an HX effects.

Better than original and I'm a huge JB fan

I love this song and IMO Mr Carter does a nicer job than Browne himself. Incidentally Jackson Browne wrote this song when he was 16.

Where is this guy? What's he doing now? Come to Jackson MS.... Duling Hall.

Have you heard anything from Jackson.

-- deleted my idiotic wrong place / wrong video comment. I love this song.

it's not so truely, sorry... like freeze industrial pizza ready from the micro. Saludos desde España.

Lost me with tech

Oh you butchered the hell out of a good song . That is all