Happy Birthday Natalie Anne Merchant (born October 26, 1963) is an American singer-songwriter.[2] She joined the band 10,000 Maniacs in 1981 and was lead vocalist and primary lyricist for the group. She remained with the group for their first seven albums before leaving to begin her solo career in 1993. She has since released nine studio albums as a solo artist. 10,000 Maniacs Live on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (These Are Days) “These Are Days” is a song by alternative rock group 10,000 Mani