“Those Were the Best Days of My Life” is a song by American singer-songwriter Van Morrison. It was released in 1968 as the B-side to his single “Brown Eyed Girl”. The song has since become a classic and has been covered by numerous artists, including The Beach Boys, The Byrds, and Bruce Springsteen.
The song is a nostalgic look back at a simpler time, when the singer was young and carefree. The lyrics describe a summer spent swimming, playing baseball, and hanging out with friends. The song’s chorus, “Those were the best days of my life,” encapsulates the feeling of longing for a time that has passed.
