What makes These Days by Crystal Gayle notable?

'These Days' solidified Gayle's position within the music industry, reaching No. 1 on the Billboard Country Albums chart and featuring several hit singles. The album helped further popularize her signature sound, earning critical acclaim for its production and vocal performances. Released in January 1980, 'These Days' was Crystal Gayle's fifth studio album, following her breakthrough success with 'We Must Believe in Magic' in 1977. By this point in her career, she had firmly established herself as a leading figure in the country crossover movement, appealing to both country and pop audiences.

Who is These Days for?

These Days works well if you're into short, reflective listening sessions, emotional storytelling journeys and gentle background ambiance.

How many songs are on These Days?

These Days has 10 tracks, running approximately 33 minutes.

These Days

Crystal Gayle · 1980

33 min · 10 tracks · folk · jazz · gospel

A smooth blend of country pop and traditional balladry adorned with Crystal Gayle's soaring vocals.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

short, reflective listening sessions
emotional storytelling journeys
gentle background ambiance
intimate late-night vibes

Where this album fits

Career context: Released in January 1980, 'These Days' was Crystal Gayle's fifth studio album, following her breakthrough success with 'We Must Believe in Magic' in 1977. By this point in her career, she had firmly established herself as a leading figure in the country crossover movement, appealing to both country and pop audiences.
Stylistic neighbors: Linda Ronstadt· Emmylou Harris· Kacey Musgraves