What is "for what it's worth"

adv. considering what limited worth this advice, opinion, or suggestion might have for you; (non-gloss definition: Used to soften the presentation of unsolicited advice or information that may not be relevant)

"For What It's Worth" is a song written by Stephen Stills. It was performed by Buffalo Springfield, recorded on December 5, 1966, and released as a single in January 1967; it was later added to the re-release of their first album, Buffalo Springfield. The single peaked at number seven on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. This song is currently ranked #63 on Rolling Stone's list of The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time as well as the eighth best song of 1967 by Acclaimed Music.

For What It's Worth is an EP by New Jersey hardcore punk band, Ensign. It was released in October, 2000 by Nitro Records and was the band's second release for the label following their first full-length album after leaving Indecision Records, Cast the First Stone. It was recorded in June, 2000 in New York and at the same time the band produced two further tracks which appeared on the Death By Stereo/Ensign Split 7" (EP) on Indecision Records in December, 2000. The track, "Cast In Shadows" was later re-recorded and appeared on their next album for Nitro Records, The Price of Progression. Another track, "Left Hand Syndrome", was destined for the same release, according to the inlay details, but eventually was omitted.

"For What It's Worth" was the first single from The Cardigans's fifth studio album Long Gone Before Daylight. It was released on 17 February 2003. Nicky Wire, bassist of the Manic Street Preachers, thinks it has the best lyrics ever.

For What It's Worth may refer to:

• " For What Its Worth", an American TV series
• "For What It's Worth" (Buffalo Springfield song)
• "For What It's Worth" (The Cardigans song)
• "For What It's Worth" (Placebo song)
• "For What It's Worth" (Stevie Nicks song)
• For What It's Worth (EP) by Ensign
• For What It's Worth (album) by Stick to Your Guns
• For What It's Worth (novel), a novel by Janet Tashjian
• For What It's Worth (game show), a 2016 BBC daytime antiques game show
• Paul Harvey's For What It's Worth, a book compiling radio segments by Paul Harvey

"For What It's Worth" is the first official single from Placebo's sixth studio album, Battle for the Sun.

For What It's Worth is the debut studio album by American melodic hardcore band Stick to Your Guns following their initial self-released 2003 EP titled Compassion Without Compromise. Originally released in 2005 by This City Is Burning Records, For What It's Worth was re-released on February 20, 2007 by Sumerian Records with two additional bonus tracks.

"For What It's Worth" is the second single from Stevie Nicks' 2011 album In Your Dreams. The song was released to radio on July 11, 2011, and debuted at No. 25 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart during the week of September 19, 2011.

For What It’s Worth is the tenth book for children by Janet Tashjian. It is a young adult novel published by Henry Holt and Company. The title is taken from the 1967 Buffalo Springfield song of the same name.

Quinn is a 14-year-old boy growing up in Laurel Canyon in 1971, the center of the Southern California music scene. He starts a band, finally gets a girlfriend, and continues to add to his record collection until he meets a draft dodger and his perfect world falls apart. Through his Ouija board, he contacts Club 27 – the spirits of Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix, and Jim Morrison. The rock icons give him bad advice Quinn struggles to understand.