In 1962, Darin began to write and sing country music, with hit songs including "Things".

While vault material would continue to be issued on Atco, Darin wouldn't return to Atlantic Records until 1965.

[9] Lawrence Welk surprisingly kept up with the times by allowing Larry Hooper and The Lennon Sisters to sing this song on a season premier show in 1962.

British rock n roll revivalist band Showaddywaddy covered the song on their 1983 album Living Legends with Bill “Buddy” Gask on lead vocals.

Phantom of the Opera film actress Emmy Rossum did a cover of "Things" on her 2013 album Sentimental Journey, which peaked at 92 on the U.S.