Grab a handkerchief but realize the positives that are intertwined in these lyrics. You must be an old soul, Jackson Browne. May God forever bless you!
I love Jackson Browne. His ability as a lyricist is unmatched. "I'm gonna find myself a girl who can show me what laughter means and we'll fill in the missing colors in each other's paint-by-number dreams" Come on- no one else is writing like that! It's some of the best lines I've ever heard in a song.
It's so cool for Fil to acknowledge Jackson Browne. He is one of America's great poets and just a fabulous vocalist and musician. And David Lindley is without equal.
That whole album but tell me an album that's not brilliant by Jackson Browne but late for the sky is one of my favorites even more so than for every man which was probably the first album that I ever heard from him lucky enough to see him in concert about four times late for the sky one of my favorites
That whole album but tell me an album that's not brilliant by Jackson Browne but late for the sky is one of my favorites even more so than for every man which was probably the first album that I ever heard from him lucky enough to see him in concert about four times late for the sky one of my favorites
When I was 17 I thought that Jackson Browne would have the answer to all of life’s questions. Granted, I had no idea what those questions might be but whatever they were I would sure that JB would be able to answer them. I eventually realized that he was dealing with his own and no closer to answering them than he would have been mine. The whole album is a masterpiece.
@@taragreenetarotastro unfortunately, David has passed, but was incredibly talented. Check out his wikipedia page to get an idea of the staggering list of instruments he had mastered. And please check out David and his band El Rayo Ex on You Tube. You'll be glad you did. Peace.
My brother Sam was a professional modern dancer and died way too young of pancreatic cancer. I never heard this before. This really did hit home for me and I cried all over again. Thank you brother.
My eyes well up when I hear Jackson's vocals. He is so emotional, and if you are ready, he'll take you for a ride. Thanks Fil for taking a look at this music.
@@MrSpartyhawk Yes he did, even through the battle of cocaine addiction. He's gone through so much, and brought many of us through it with him. I hope he decides to come to Heaven to sing with the angels.
I saw Jackson Brown doing a solo acoustiic show and a guy in the audience yelled out..."play a happy song". Jackson stopped and pondered for a second then laughed and said, "I don't think I have any." It was a brilliant show the smiles came from the heart as he played.
what Dylan was to the sixties Jackson was to the 70s.....feb 1974 my little sister my girlfriend and I hitchhiked in an upstate new York blizzard to see linda Ronstadt open for Jackson in a small college gym and it was magical...here's a review from the new York times: 'Jackson browne brought a deeply personal strain of romantic idealism to the folk-pop movement writing visionary love songs and meditations that had dark premonitory undercurrents blending traditional folk harmonies with echoes of cowboy laments and protestant hymns which lent his songs an extra gravity while being brilliantly supported by david lindley on the violin creating some of the most entrancing concerts of the 1970s'.....that truly sums it up....so gad you added this artist to your circle of analysis videos.....marvelous....thanks....
Thank you for the warm remembrances of that show. Unfortunately, by the late 1980s to early 1990s 190s, fickle concert-going crowds and already lumped Jackson into kind of a classic rock vein. I saw him around 1989 or 1990 at a large outdoor venue, with Lindley and El Rayo X as the opening band. El Rayo X put on a great show as usual but the greatest hits type crowd paid him almost no attention whatsoever. The band Jackson was touring with at that time did not specifically include Lindley, but about 45 minutes into the show the rest of Jackson's band left the stage, the Roadies wheeled out a grand piano, Jackson sat down at it and started to play, and then we heard the strains of a violin coming through the PA system and finally Lindley strolled out slowly while playing. they did a half-dozen songs together has duets, piano and violin, piano and guitar, guitar and violin, two guitars, and so on. It was absolutely magical, but the jaded Greatest Hits type crowd had no patience for it. They kept calling out for other songs, and just a few folks here and there stood on top of their chairs and clapped off time and inappropriately considering the quiet nature of the songs being performed. At one point, Jackson said to the crowd, "you all are calling out for some very old songs. I guess this must be the valley that time forgot." this is a good example of why my wife and I prefer to see bands and small clubs or theaters, and generally avoid large festivals. The upcoming Woodstock 50 Festival looks like it's going to be a real mess, judging from the performance lineup. I mean really, Jay-Z performing at Woodstock?
Once in a very blue moon does a singer/songwriter like Jackson Browne come along! He touched my heart and soul from his breakthrough album Saturate before Using and ever since. His songs are my morphine. Thank you kindly for sharing...
Jackson never resorts to cliches in his lyric writing. Even some of the greatest songwriters will use timeworn phrases occasionally, but whenever Jackson turns a phrase, there is almost always a new spin on it. He says things that have been said a million times in brand-new ways.
I’m 69. This among a few other songs has the most meaning of life that can’t be surpassed and makes me cry every time I listen to it. I love Jackson ❤️
A fitting overview of why Jackson has created a body of work that stands the test of time. If you really want to hear David Lindsey soar, his out tro on “These Days” is about as drop dead gorgeous as it gets.
Man, when you throw a party you invite just the right people! I love to listen to Jackson Brown yet this is the first time I've heard this track. But, that's one of the major benefits of taking-in reaction videos, particularly yours. I get to enjoy new artists and those that I know, even more deeply. Thanks, Fil!
I said elsewhere hear that Jackson Browne without David Lindley is like treacly taffy without the saltwater. And yes, I've been a Lindley fan for something approximating forever, or so it seems.
@@bobfossum7515 , yep, I've seen them doing Duets together several times, actually as a three piece or four piece with Flaco Jimenez and or Joachim Cooder joining in. My wife and I got to see Ry play in a theater last summer. We just found out that he is going to be playing just five shows with Rosanne Cash, covering Johnny Cash songs. I don't know if we'll make it to any of those, I imagine it might be pretty expensive and would require a several hour drive to attend.
This song is a masterpiece...and very close to my heart. My mother was a dancer/dance instructor, and she died suddenly when I was 4 years old. No other song speaks to me like this one. A perfect performance, IMO. Thanks for your kind and insightful commentary, Fil. Rock!
Thanks again, Fil! You happened to choose on of my all time favorite songs from "Late For the Sky!" Whether on violin or lap steel, David Linley's soaring counter melodies always enhance Jackson Browne 's songs. When I heard "Doctor, My Eyes," I was a fan for life. Thanks for pointing out the delicate and elegant balance his lyrics, melody and expressive voice he has. Jackson Browne had been one of those, Oh my God, How you read my mind writers! Thank-you so much for pointing out the details and overall force of his songs. Poignant, what a communicator! Both of you!♡
There's a great video of Glenn Frey talking about how he learned to write music by listening to Jackson Browne. It was done by hard work and hammering each part over and over until it's just right.
Bob Seger was another. I remember seeing Glenn on a TV show about 5 years ago and he was a guy in a band, backing up someone, a female, i believe.. He asked Bob for advice about song writing and saying "What if they aren't any good?" Bob replied "They won't be, at first. Find a style you like and stick with it". Worked out ok, i think ;) I think he had an apartment just below Jackson after moving to Ca and would glean tips from him working out a song. Those were great times for music !!
@@vmat1000 , Glenn Frey and Don Henley were in Linda Rondstat's backing band. She was the one that told them that they needed to go do what they wanted and start their own band.
@@shannonmccullough8324 Was this The Stone Ponys ?? I saw one show on TV where it was a 'band' thing then almost shut down to feature Linda. Her song became a hit. Gosh, i was 12 in '69 so..She's among the greatest.
@@vmat1000 , I would be lying if I said that I knew. It was in a documentary about The Eagles. I want to say that her guitar player went with them, also. For the life of me, I can't remember his name.
@@shannonmccullough8324 Thank you so much for the reply, Shannon. Thank Goodness for youtube. Great vids and great folks love and respond to them! peace !
Very moving. Brought tears to my eyes. Well written music can make you happy or sad. That's what makes a particular song so touching. Thanks Fil for another great review. Keep it up our friend.
I so love his voice and every one of his heartfelt songs. This one is especially sad. Thanks for featuring him. When Bruce inducted him into the Rock and Roll Hall he commented that Jackson's audiences were mostly women because he knew so much about love. Being a native Californian I also admire him for living completely off the grid.
No one else like Jackson Brown. Im doing my dance alone as Ive said before. Its horrible. Was with my soulmate for 31 years. She died Jan 3 2019 this year. I cant talk to anyone like her because we knew each other totally. We did everything together..went everywhere together hand in hand for 31 years. Im all alone. I died with her but my body is still twitching. I cant wait to be with her again. This made me cry so much. God I miss my wife. Ive never been alone until now. I met her when I was 18. Life is no longer life. As I say to other I still have everything we had but without her I have nothing.
I am so sorry for your loss. Do something for others that she would love to see you do. I have found that giving to others help me heal and gives life a purpose.
Oldman099 gives us some good advice. I lost my beloved in 2016. What you are describing deeply resonates with me--the utter loneliness when your soul mate moves on and you're left to carry on somehow. It's like you can never fully take a breath again. But one of my lovers favorite phrases was "Nothing to it but to do it." So I do. As, it seems, do you.
Great review of this beautiful song. Thanks Fil. I just saw Jackson B. at a concert in Ketchum, ID - August 5th - it was one of the best outdoor concerts I have ever attended. He can still sing very powerfully, and right on the money.
Fil, I could see how deeply moved you were by Jackson Browne's performance of this song and probably many others, and that moved me as well. So profound. His songs and his voice always make me weep. Thank you so much for this analysis.
I've heard this song a thousand times......and cry every time. Jackson Browne can rip your heart out and yet you keep going back for more. A fantastic song writer. Thanks Fil !
So I'm a little late to the party here, but I'm going to voice my appreciation for both Jackson Browne and your analysis of his music in this video. For as long as I can remember, I've found Jackson Browne such a gifted lyricist and his melodies moving. I even consider his self-titled debut album as a unique coming of age story that should be experienced from beginning to end.
This song is preparing me for when it's time for my dance. I certainly do try to not let the uncertainty turn me around. A lesson learned by my favorite musician, Jackson Browne.
I wonder if Jackson ever reflects on how much joy & happiness he has given to so many over all those years. It's almost like he is singing just for you.
On a sad note we have lost the king of surf guitar. Mr Dick Dale. He will play to different crowd on a different stage , but guess what his music will be the same. R.I.P Sir. Play it loud play it proud. He was 81
Sadly, Dick Dale had cancer for a number of years and had to go out on the road to earn money in order to pay his medical bills. What a screwed-up country we live in, where musicians, or anyone else for that matter, can go broke just trying to stay alive.
I love Jackson Browne. Have loved him since the 70s. I got to see him in Ottawa about 8 years ago. It was just him and about 17 guitars hanging on a rack, each one serving his purpose for different songs and he had a piano as well, but no other backup and it was magic. He didn't require any fancy effects and yet held us all spellbound. I got to hear Bruce Cockburn the same weekend at the same venue (couldn't choose between those two tickets, so bought both). Jackson was espousing the prowess of Bruce Cockburn's playing and the storytelling was so wonderful. If he ever makes it this way again, I will splurge for as close to the front row as I can get. Thanks for featuring him. Please... do it again... there is such a repertoire to choose from.... and if you do get around to Bruce Cockburn, that would be fabulous too... sorry... don't mean it as bossy... just suggesting. :-) Saying sorry... I'm so Canadian.
Jackson is considered by many, including myself, to be the finest singer/songwriter of my generation. Very few write with such depth and truth. I consider myself blessed to have lived in this time. Peace
Love Jackson Browne sings from heart of real life feelings. Such awesome talent! Only one Jackson age hasn't touched his voice and talent. Humble down to earth guy.
Yes Fil did another analysis of him tonight May 19 2021 and his voice still strong.As always Fil did such a great job explaining "Before the Deluge " talking about standard tuning and playing a tone below, Jackson's style on both folk and electric guitar Very interesting as always Thanks Fil !😎
Ive always liked this man and his music. He sounds like America to me. When i hear his voice I think 💭 of my country and how lucky i am to be here. He and only Few make me feel like this is my home e.g. Bob Seeger, Bob Dylan, Joan Baez, James Taylor, Crosby stills, and Nash etc etc etc....all the gr8s are going to rock theater in the sky...i will soon be joining them...I’m an old man and I’m tired...I’ve lived a gr8 life...what music I’ve e heard and musicians I’ve seen, I’m sure the music from your country is represented by musicians from where u live...thanks Fil...and u keep going man.
Another great one who has made His mark in the music industry! great choice of Jackson Browne's performance. a music friend I know once said (pain and lost) are often resource of inspiration for writing Jackson definitely knew and master it well. great analysis and break down thanks Fil.
Fil - thank you once again for an excellent choice and for your own insights in to both the song and the performance. I've always loved the way this song is both sad but, ultimately, hopeful. I'm also with you on bringing the OGWT back!
So many of the songs you review, you had not been born yet, so you grew up with a huge bank of great music to listen to. Where alot of us watched as this music was first released. It was always hard to say who was your favorite band, there were just so many. Im glad you came along, you help me understand alot of the music I grew up on.
This is sooo cool Fil! A great singer and songwriter that had such a compelling command of your attention! He is honestly just amazing! His songs bring back again a lot of my yesterday’s when I was a teenager enjoying that special part of your life when music and friends was everything! Running on empty is one of my all time favourites, still remember playing it over and over again! Just brilliant Fil thank you! Cheers Mario!😀🤘🤘
Wonderful insight into one of my favorite JB songs. While you are doing 70's singer/songwriters, you might think about Warren Zevon. There's a beautiful version of Carmelita done in 1977 that would be great to hear you react to.
My husbands best friend died about 4 hours ago after 3 weeks of being diagnosed with cancer. This made me cry but I know Mike danced into his transition to heaven. Very moving. Thank you for the perfect song for me tonight. Relationships are so special. Life is oh, so short. Peace and blessings to you Fil.
I see you published this in March so I'm a little late to this party, but it's so timely for me because recently I've been delving into Jackson Browne's music again. I first heard him at 13 when 1972's self-titled album was released and fell in love with his lyrics, music and voice, mainly based on Doctor My Eyes and Rock Me On The Water. I'm attracted to the depth and intellect of lyrics in my music choices and JB had/has them in spades. Yet while I've been reacquainting myself with him, I found out his first wife committed suicide shortly before The Pretender came out - loved the album - and now I'm learning from you the background of this song on one of the few albums by Browne I didn't own. Your words were profound and even without the music I had goosebumps. You are good and I have mad respect for you. I'm now on my way to the original with the link you provided. Thank you, thank you, thank you for this.
What a talent,always been one of my favorites.his song list is so incredible.he is one of those songs writers that get mentioned when asking an other great writer,who do you admire as a song writer and they respond Jackson brown'e.that says it all.you also had mentioned that you would like to see a show where all kinds of musicians came just to plug in and do a song of two this is not quit that but look up tv shows from the 70's in concert,the midnight special,Don kershner's rock concert.just about everybody who was anybody from the 70's were on these shows great footage of some great talent
Thanks for this one too.. he'd been on my bucket list for yrs so I finally caught him in 2010..was called the Love is strange tour...outdoor venue..August...Atlanta GA...he came out in this longer sleeve polyester shirt and played a few songs..started commenting on how warm it was and sweating bullets..a fan came up front and set her battery operated fan on his keyboard..he tried n bailed n had to walk off stage to throw on a T-shirt..came back out n said "Well...we know we're not calling this the polyester shirt tour...". 😁
Wings of Pegasus Once again...never sure where to throw these.. you've mentioned that you liked/kept up with Kip Winger? I went looking..dug Wingers stuff back in the day..came across this acoustic with Reb...don't know if you've came across it..really nice... m.ruclips.net/video/u7Cg4Zvbctg/видео.html
This has always been my favorite JB song. The lyrics are pure poetry. The violin is a genius choice of accompaniment. This song almost always makes me weep.
Such a gifted singer,and. expresses emotion so well you feel it yourself,and his communication is moving,music is a way of getting emotions,experiences,and so many other much deeper things ,I read comments on songs ,all types ,and what moves me ,is how people relate their own personal life events ,to them ,such is the power of music
I really appreciate this video. I think Jackson is the best lyricist who's ever existed & it's so nice to hear your appreciation of the depth of his work.
Thanks Fil. I was really engaged with this video. Jackson really drew me in. Thanks for the analysis and history of Jackson. I never had the pleasure of seeing Jackson live but I jumped at the chance when David Lindley was in town. I know that David and Jackson did a lot together musically. I think David can play anything with a string on it.
I saw Jackson at the Red Rocks amphitheatre in Colorado around the mid 80's, great show. I leaned on Jackson Browne and Cat Stevens to get through some very lonely years at a crossroads in my life. 👍😎🤘
Through the decades Jackson Browne always made it on to my road trip mixed cassettes and then cds. So many songs. So many that had a particular meaning to what I was going through at the time
I saw Jackson this past Saturday night in concert. Jackson is truly my favorite writer, singer, poet, philosopher, and activist. And Saturday night was without a doubt one of his best concerts. And he played For A Dancer which always brings tears to my eyes. As always, Jackson was humble, a terrific in voice and playing, a little silly, he connected with his on stage singers, Althea and Chavonne, who sing like the angels they really are, and Greg Leisz, his accompanying musician, who can play anything with strings, and his audience. This was probably my 10th Jackson concert and I am always filled with joy, and excitement, and warmth with every show. Thank you for this commentary. And thank you Jackson Browne for showing up and giving us your all.
I was 14 when I first heard the album Late For the Sky. 'For a Dancer' was, and is, one of my favourite Jackson Browne songs -- for all of the reasons you point out. In 2008, my beautiful soul mate was killed when her car hit a tree. For months and months I played 'For a Dancer' over and over again until my body could no longer produce tears. Jackson Browne was my grief counsellor. Also, how grateful I feel to have been a teenager in the 70's -- the amazing singer/songwriters arrived after (and because of) The Beatles at the same time as technology gave the great performers the equipment to record great sounding albums -- and technology gave the listener the equipment to listen. I'm now 60, brain a little effected by too much partying and too much weed (well maybe just a tad too much) -- and I'd change nothing. Well maybe I'd have banned Disco!
Grab a handkerchief but realize the positives that are intertwined in these lyrics. You must be an old soul, Jackson Browne. May God forever bless you!
Jackson Browne is a master at squeezing out beauty from sadness. Golden era songwriting.
I love Jackson Browne. His ability as a lyricist is unmatched.
"I'm gonna find myself a girl who can show me what laughter means and we'll fill in the missing colors in each other's paint-by-number dreams"
Come on- no one else is writing like that! It's some of the best lines I've ever heard in a song.
It's so cool for Fil to acknowledge Jackson Browne. He is one of America's great poets and just a fabulous vocalist and musician. And David Lindley is without equal.
"Late for the Sky" is a must listen for anyone that likes this song. It's a major musical work.
Late for the sky is musically perfect
It's a masterpiece.
That whole album but tell me an album that's not brilliant by Jackson Browne but late for the sky is one of my favorites even more so than for every man which was probably the first album that I ever heard from him lucky enough to see him in concert about four times late for the sky one of my favorites
That whole album but tell me an album that's not brilliant by Jackson Browne but late for the sky is one of my favorites even more so than for every man which was probably the first album that I ever heard from him lucky enough to see him in concert about four times late for the sky one of my favorites
When I was 17 I thought that Jackson Browne would have the answer to all of life’s questions. Granted, I had no idea what those questions might be but whatever they were I would sure that JB would be able to answer them. I eventually realized that he was dealing with his own and no closer to answering them than he would have been mine.
The whole album is a masterpiece.
“Don’t let that uncertainty turn you around.......go on and make a joyful sound”. One of the best lines ever! I openly weep every time I listen to it.
Jackson has one of the most distinctive voices and styles of the 70s.
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Jackson can make a bad song sound good. He has that kind of voice and style.
@@marycad1160 You are probably right. But I can’t think of an example of this. Did he ever do that? But I believe it.
David Lindley on violin...one of my all-time favorite musicians. An incredibly tasteful and versatile multi-instrumentalist.
Yes!! and I also love his voice when he sings!
Check out his band El Rayo X!
Wow David Lindley on violion! I am surprised
@@taragreenetarotastro unfortunately, David has passed, but was incredibly talented. Check out his wikipedia page to get an idea of the staggering list of instruments he had mastered. And please check out David and his band El Rayo Ex on You Tube. You'll be glad you did. Peace.
My brother Sam was a professional modern dancer and died way too young of pancreatic cancer. I never heard this before. This really did hit home for me and I cried all over again. Thank you brother.
My eyes well up when I hear Jackson's vocals. He is so emotional, and if you are ready, he'll take you for a ride. Thanks Fil for taking a look at this music.
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Jackson really worked hard over the course of his career to make himself a better singer. I have so much respect for him because of that.
@@MrSpartyhawk Yes he did, even through the battle of cocaine addiction. He's gone through so much, and brought many of us through it with him. I hope he decides to come to Heaven to sing with the angels.
I saw Jackson Brown doing a solo acoustiic show and a guy in the audience yelled out..."play a happy song". Jackson stopped and pondered for a second then laughed and said, "I don't think I have any."
It was a brilliant show the smiles came from the heart as he played.
Jackson has written so many great songs, but this is clearly one of his best. The lyrics and the music are both remarkable.
David Lindley - the Swiss army knife of music - plays anything with strings on it!
Such a gift for turning prose into poetry, with his own unique voice, we always wanted him to Stay just a little bit longer, Thanks FIl
what Dylan was to the sixties Jackson was to the 70s.....feb 1974 my little sister my girlfriend and I hitchhiked in an upstate new York blizzard to see linda Ronstadt open for Jackson in a small college gym and it was magical...here's a review from the new York times: 'Jackson browne brought a deeply personal strain of romantic idealism to the folk-pop movement writing visionary love songs and meditations that had dark premonitory undercurrents blending traditional folk harmonies with echoes of cowboy laments and protestant hymns which lent his songs an extra gravity while being brilliantly supported by david lindley on the violin creating some of the most entrancing concerts of the 1970s'.....that truly sums it up....so gad you added this artist to your circle of analysis videos.....marvelous....thanks....
No problem!
Thank you for the warm remembrances of that show. Unfortunately, by the late 1980s to early 1990s 190s, fickle concert-going crowds and already lumped Jackson into kind of a classic rock vein. I saw him around 1989 or 1990 at a large outdoor venue, with Lindley and El Rayo X as the opening band. El Rayo X put on a great show as usual but the greatest hits type crowd paid him almost no attention whatsoever. The band Jackson was touring with at that time did not specifically include Lindley, but about 45 minutes into the show the rest of Jackson's band left the stage, the Roadies wheeled out a grand piano, Jackson sat down at it and started to play, and then we heard the strains of a violin coming through the PA system and finally Lindley strolled out slowly while playing. they did a half-dozen songs together has duets, piano and violin, piano and guitar, guitar and violin, two guitars, and so on. It was absolutely magical, but the jaded Greatest Hits type crowd had no patience for it. They kept calling out for other songs, and just a few folks here and there stood on top of their chairs and clapped off time and inappropriately considering the quiet nature of the songs being performed. At one point, Jackson said to the crowd, "you all are calling out for some very old songs. I guess this must be the valley that time forgot." this is a good example of why my wife and I prefer to see bands and small clubs or theaters, and generally avoid large festivals. The upcoming Woodstock 50 Festival looks like it's going to be a real mess, judging from the performance lineup. I mean really, Jay-Z performing at Woodstock?
One of the best songs ever. It was played at a family member's funeral. Not a dry eye anywhere... ❤
Once in a very blue moon does a singer/songwriter like Jackson Browne come along! He touched my heart and soul from his breakthrough album Saturate before Using and ever since. His songs are my morphine. Thank you kindly for sharing...
A song for a dancer is probably one of his best tracks. Jackson had a great way of expressing himself through music. Love Lindley 🎸
Fil, you did your homework on Jackson Browne! Glad to see his music appreciated by younger generations!
Saw him three times in Colombia Md, at his height he was one of the best parts of the 70's and early 80's
I like his songs . A lot of times his songs seem to know a situation I'm going through
I love this guys commentary on Jackson Browne. JB is just a poetic lyricist. It’s literally like singing poetry…
thank you for this video .Brown is one of my favs for he brings reflection and nostalgia strait to my soul and that is priceless .
Jackson Brown is the man. What a voice and such style.
Jackson never resorts to cliches in his lyric writing. Even some of the greatest songwriters will use timeworn phrases occasionally, but whenever Jackson turns a phrase, there is almost always a new spin on it. He says things that have been said a million times in brand-new ways.
I’m 69. This among a few other songs has the most meaning of life that can’t be surpassed and makes me cry every time I listen to it. I love Jackson ❤️
A fitting overview of why Jackson has created a body of work that stands the test of time. If you really want to hear David Lindsey soar, his out tro on “These Days” is about as drop dead gorgeous as it gets.
Man, when you throw a party you invite just the right people! I love to listen to Jackson Brown yet this is the first time I've heard this track. But, that's one of the major benefits of taking-in reaction videos, particularly yours. I get to enjoy new artists and those that I know, even more deeply. Thanks, Fil!
Browne and Lindley were at their best when they played together.
Lindsey and cooder too
I said elsewhere hear that Jackson Browne without David Lindley is like treacly taffy without the saltwater. And yes, I've been a Lindley fan for something approximating forever, or so it seems.
@@bobfossum7515 , yep, I've seen them doing Duets together several times, actually as a three piece or four piece with Flaco Jimenez and or Joachim Cooder joining in. My wife and I got to see Ry play in a theater last summer. We just found out that he is going to be playing just five shows with Rosanne Cash, covering Johnny Cash songs. I don't know if we'll make it to any of those, I imagine it might be pretty expensive and would require a several hour drive to attend.
@rnnnmt , huh?
Thank you for highlighting his songwriting. Great song. So many more he did ❤
Jackson Browne a voice or name you never get tired of hearing or listening to when he sings.
This song is a masterpiece...and very close to my heart. My mother was a dancer/dance instructor, and she died suddenly when I was 4 years old. No other song speaks to me like this one. A perfect performance, IMO. Thanks for your kind and insightful commentary, Fil. Rock!
Really appreciate when this type of song/artist is reviewed. Playing guitar is about much more than just "playing guitar". Beautiful music here!
'These Days' is a profound song also . I was gobsmacked that he wrote this when he was only 16 !
Surprisingly, Glen Campbell did a pretty good cover of this.
Thanks again, Fil! You happened to choose on of my all time favorite songs from "Late For the Sky!" Whether on violin or lap steel, David Linley's soaring counter melodies always enhance Jackson Browne 's songs. When I heard "Doctor, My Eyes," I was a fan for life. Thanks for pointing out the delicate and elegant balance his lyrics, melody and expressive voice he has. Jackson Browne had been one of those, Oh my God, How you read my mind writers! Thank-you so much for pointing out the details and overall force of his songs. Poignant, what a communicator! Both of you!♡
Thanks Marcia!
There's a great video of Glenn Frey talking about how he learned to write music by listening to Jackson Browne. It was done by hard work and hammering each part over and over until it's just right.
Bob Seger was another. I remember seeing Glenn on a TV show about 5 years ago and he was a guy in a band, backing up someone, a female, i believe.. He asked Bob for advice about song writing and saying "What if they aren't any good?" Bob replied "They won't be, at first. Find a style you like and stick with it". Worked out ok, i think ;)
I think he had an apartment just below Jackson after moving to Ca and would glean tips from him working out a song. Those were great times for music !!
@@vmat1000 , Glenn Frey and Don Henley were in Linda Rondstat's backing band. She was the one that told them that they needed to go do what they wanted and start their own band.
@@shannonmccullough8324 Was this The Stone Ponys ?? I saw one show on TV where it was a 'band' thing then almost shut down to feature Linda. Her song became a hit. Gosh, i was 12 in '69 so..She's among the greatest.
@@vmat1000 , I would be lying if I said that I knew. It was in a documentary about The Eagles. I want to say that her guitar player went with them, also. For the life of me, I can't remember his name.
@@shannonmccullough8324 Thank you so much for the reply, Shannon. Thank Goodness for youtube. Great vids and great folks love and respond to them! peace !
when the jackson browne song kicks in during the movie forrest gump, its one of the best parts of the movie
Check out JB and Bonnie Raitt on RUclips singing his song "My Opening Farewell" with only their guitar accompaniment. Exquisite!
Very moving. Brought tears to my eyes. Well written music can make you happy or sad. That's what makes a particular song so touching. Thanks Fil for another great review. Keep it up our friend.
I so love his voice and every one of his heartfelt songs. This one is especially sad. Thanks for featuring him. When Bruce inducted him into the Rock and Roll Hall he commented that Jackson's audiences were mostly women because he knew so much about love. Being a native Californian I also admire him for living completely off the grid.
Never forget Jackson is still going and just gets better year by year
That voice ,yes that voice.
No one else like Jackson Brown. Im doing my dance alone as Ive said before. Its horrible. Was with my soulmate for 31 years. She died Jan 3 2019 this year. I cant talk to anyone like her because we knew each other totally. We did everything together..went everywhere together hand in hand for 31 years. Im all alone. I died with her but my body is still twitching. I cant wait to be with her again. This made me cry so much. God I miss my wife. Ive never been alone until now. I met her when I was 18. Life is no longer life. As I say to other I still have everything we had but without her I have nothing.
I am so sorry for your loss. Do something for others that she would love to see you do. I have found that giving to others help me heal and gives life a purpose.
My deepest and most heartfelt sympathy to you. Please know you're not alone; I'll be thinking of you.
Oldman099 gives us some good advice.
I lost my beloved in 2016.
What you are describing deeply resonates with me--the utter loneliness when your soul mate moves on and you're left to carry on somehow. It's like you can never fully take a breath again.
But one of my lovers favorite phrases was "Nothing to it but to do it."
So I do. As, it seems, do you.
Great review of this beautiful song. Thanks Fil. I just saw Jackson B. at a concert in Ketchum, ID - August 5th - it was one of the best outdoor concerts I have ever attended. He can still sing very powerfully, and right on the money.
Thank you! An incredible look at one of the singer-songwriters who has great insight into human emotion by showing us his own.
I love Jackson Browne but never understood this song so thanks for the analysis.
I saw Jackson Browne in Melbourne 30 odd years ago. Will never forget it. What an eloquent musician/lyricist he is. 😘 Emily Liberty
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Where did he play ? Wish I was there !
I saw him in Melbourne in 2004.
Fil, I could see how deeply moved you were by Jackson Browne's performance of this song and probably many others, and that moved me as well. So profound. His songs and his voice always make me weep. Thank you so much for this analysis.
I've heard this song a thousand times......and cry every time. Jackson Browne can rip your heart out and yet you keep going back for more. A fantastic song writer. Thanks Fil !
Thank you Fil, wonderful, beautiful song. Still amazes me with his depth. Great analysis.
The Awakening Heard True this..I was going to say that this one will get you..but then again...so many others can/do as well....🙁 and ☺️
Great artist. Thanks Fil for keeping these icons alive and maybe introducing these legends to a new generation. ROCK!
So I'm a little late to the party here, but I'm going to voice my appreciation for both Jackson Browne and your analysis of his music in this video.
For as long as I can remember, I've found Jackson Browne such a gifted lyricist and his melodies moving. I even consider his self-titled debut album as a unique coming of age story that should be experienced from beginning to end.
This song is preparing me for when it's time for my dance. I certainly do try to not let the uncertainty turn me around. A lesson learned by my favorite musician, Jackson Browne.
I wonder if Jackson ever reflects on how much joy & happiness he has given to so many over all those years. It's almost like he is singing just for you.
Only one word for this song... beautiful ❤️
It's so deep it fills your heart and soul.
On a sad note we have lost the king of surf guitar. Mr Dick Dale. He will play to different crowd on a different stage , but guess what his music will be the same. R.I.P Sir. Play it loud play it proud. He was 81
Also last week, Hal Blaine, drummer of the legendary LA session outfit, The Wrecking Crew, aged 90. Blaine probably played on more hits than anyone.
Rip Dick Dale.....
His music and style will live for many generations onward. A great musician that influenced so many others.
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Sadly, Dick Dale had cancer for a number of years and had to go out on the road to earn money in order to pay his medical bills. What a screwed-up country we live in, where musicians, or anyone else for that matter, can go broke just trying to stay alive.
RIP Dick Dale, hope you are riding the wave to wherever you believe you are going.
Thanks, i think. Another Great gone.
I love Jackson Browne. Have loved him since the 70s. I got to see him in Ottawa about 8 years ago. It was just him and about 17 guitars hanging on a rack, each one serving his purpose for different songs and he had a piano as well, but no other backup and it was magic. He didn't require any fancy effects and yet held us all spellbound. I got to hear Bruce Cockburn the same weekend at the same venue (couldn't choose between those two tickets, so bought both). Jackson was espousing the prowess of Bruce Cockburn's playing and the storytelling was so wonderful. If he ever makes it this way again, I will splurge for as close to the front row as I can get. Thanks for featuring him. Please... do it again... there is such a repertoire to choose from.... and if you do get around to Bruce Cockburn, that would be fabulous too... sorry... don't mean it as bossy... just suggesting. :-) Saying sorry... I'm so Canadian.
No problem!
Jackson is such a magical human 😘
Jackson is considered by many, including myself, to be the finest singer/songwriter of my generation. Very few write with such depth and truth. I consider myself blessed to have lived in this time. Peace
Love Jackson Browne sings from heart of real life feelings. Such awesome talent! Only one Jackson age hasn't touched his voice and talent. Humble down to earth guy.
Yes Fil did another analysis of him tonight May 19 2021 and his voice still strong.As always Fil did such a great job explaining "Before the Deluge " talking about standard tuning and playing a tone below, Jackson's
style on both folk and electric guitar
Very interesting as always
Thanks Fil !😎
Ive always liked this man and his music. He sounds like America to me. When i hear his voice I think 💭 of my country and how lucky i am to be here. He and only Few make me feel like this is my home e.g. Bob Seeger, Bob Dylan, Joan Baez, James Taylor, Crosby stills, and Nash etc etc etc....all the gr8s are going to rock theater in the sky...i will soon be joining them...I’m an old man and I’m tired...I’ve lived a gr8 life...what music I’ve e heard and musicians I’ve seen, I’m sure the music from your country is represented by musicians from where u live...thanks Fil...and u keep going man.
Another great one who has made His mark in the music industry! great choice of Jackson Browne's performance. a music friend I know once said (pain and lost) are often resource of inspiration for writing Jackson definitely knew and master it well. great analysis and break down thanks Fil.
Thanks Drew!
Glad you mentioned Song for Adam-I’ve always loved that song!
I love that one also!
One of the greatest song writer/singers ever. Just incredible. The music of my life.
Fil - thank you once again for an excellent choice and for your own insights in to both the song and the performance. I've always loved the way this song is both sad but, ultimately, hopeful. I'm also with you on bringing the OGWT back!
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Man your analysis and knowledge is exceptional...!
Nick encyclopedia type.
So many of the songs you review, you had not been born yet, so you grew up with a huge bank of great music to listen to. Where alot of us watched as this music was first released. It was always hard to say who was your favorite band, there were just so many. Im glad you came along, you help me understand alot of the music I grew up on.
This is sooo cool Fil! A great singer and songwriter that had such a compelling command of your attention! He is honestly just amazing! His songs bring back again a lot of my yesterday’s when I was a teenager enjoying that special part of your life when music and friends was everything! Running on empty is one of my all time favourites, still remember playing it over and over again! Just brilliant Fil thank you! Cheers Mario!😀🤘🤘
Thanks for showing Jackson Browne. He was one f my favorite singers. Love his voice.
Wonderful insight into one of my favorite JB songs. While you are doing 70's singer/songwriters, you might think about Warren Zevon. There's a beautiful version of Carmelita done in 1977 that would be great to hear you react to.
Seconded! Warren doesn’t get as much respect as he deserves.
Jackson Browne is just so easy to listen to and his words just ring true. You rock Fil.
Thanks!
Thank you so much, Fil... I LOVE Jackson Browne but i never knew this story...💔
My husbands best friend died about 4 hours ago after 3 weeks of being diagnosed with cancer. This made me cry but I know Mike danced into his transition to heaven. Very moving. Thank you for the perfect song for me tonight. Relationships are so special. Life is oh, so short. Peace and blessings to you Fil.
I'm sorry to hear that.
He. Is. My. All. Time. Favorite. Singer. Songwriter. The musicians that accompany him are excellent ❤️
A perfect choice of song to show his gifts as a singer and songwriter, and you do it very well!
Brown to a degree represents the culture of music in our lives
I'd have to single out "Sleep's Dark And Silent Gate" as my favorite Jackson Browne song...among so many great songs of his.
I see you published this in March so I'm a little late to this party, but it's so timely for me because recently I've been delving into Jackson Browne's music again. I first heard him at 13 when 1972's self-titled album was released and fell in love with his lyrics, music and voice, mainly based on Doctor My Eyes and Rock Me On The Water. I'm attracted to the depth and intellect of lyrics in my music choices and JB had/has them in spades. Yet while I've been reacquainting myself with him, I found out his first wife committed suicide shortly before The Pretender came out - loved the album - and now I'm learning from you the background of this song on one of the few albums by Browne I didn't own. Your words were profound and even without the music I had goosebumps. You are good and I have mad respect for you. I'm now on my way to the original with the link you provided. Thank you, thank you, thank you for this.
No problem!
What a talent,always been one of my favorites.his song list is so incredible.he is one of those songs writers that get mentioned when asking an other great writer,who do you admire as a song writer and they respond Jackson brown'e.that says it all.you also had mentioned that you would like to see a show where all kinds of musicians came just to plug in and do a song of two this is not quit that but look up tv shows from the 70's in concert,the midnight special,Don kershner's rock concert.just about everybody who was anybody from the 70's were on these shows great footage of some great talent
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One of my favorite Jackson Browne songs from the brilliant Late For The Sky album.
Excellent choice
Thanks for this one too.. he'd been on my bucket list for yrs so I finally caught him in 2010..was called the Love is strange tour...outdoor venue..August...Atlanta GA...he came out in this longer sleeve polyester shirt and played a few songs..started commenting on how warm it was and sweating bullets..a fan came up front and set her battery operated fan on his keyboard..he tried n bailed n had to walk off stage to throw on a T-shirt..came back out n said "Well...we know we're not calling this the polyester shirt tour...". 😁
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Wings of Pegasus Once again...never sure where to throw these.. you've mentioned that you liked/kept up with Kip Winger? I went looking..dug Wingers stuff back in the day..came across this acoustic with Reb...don't know if you've came across it..really nice...
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Jackson Browne was my first concert July 4th 1980. :)
... Jackson Brown's very deep but soothing.....great video "......great breakdown Fil....thx " ...ur the best , man .
Thanks Mark!
This has always been my favorite JB song. The lyrics are pure poetry. The violin is a genius choice of accompaniment. This song almost always makes me weep.
Going to see him April 3 in West Palm Beach Fl. Haven't seen him in 25 years. Can't wait.
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Such a gifted singer,and. expresses emotion so well you feel it yourself,and his communication is moving,music is a way of getting emotions,experiences,and so many other much deeper things ,I read comments on songs ,all types ,and what moves me ,is how people relate their own personal life events ,to them ,such is the power of music
I really appreciate this video. I think Jackson is the best lyricist who's ever existed & it's so nice to hear your appreciation of the depth of his work.
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Thanks Fil. I was really engaged with this video. Jackson really drew me in. Thanks for the analysis and history of Jackson. I never had the pleasure of seeing Jackson live but I jumped at the chance when David Lindley was in town. I know that David and Jackson did a lot together musically. I think David can play anything with a string on it.
I saw Jackson at the Red Rocks amphitheatre in Colorado around the mid 80's,
great show. I leaned on Jackson Browne and Cat Stevens to get through some very lonely years at a crossroads in my life.
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Beautiful song....so refreshing to hear a song without the need for bad language...have started listening to your songs...loving them...thank you
Jack of all trades & master of ALL ! What a talented singer,song writer....you name it. Great choice Fil and HAPPY ST. PATRICK'S DAY everyone ! 💚
Thanks!
Through the decades Jackson Browne always made it on to my road trip mixed cassettes and then cds. So many songs. So many that had a particular meaning to what I was going through at the time
One of may favorite singer-wongwriters. I'd like to point out how rich of a "pop" tone he got with a minimum of 7ths.
I saw Jackson this past Saturday night in concert. Jackson is truly my favorite writer, singer, poet, philosopher, and activist. And Saturday night was without a doubt one of his best concerts. And he played For A Dancer which always brings tears to my eyes. As always, Jackson was humble, a terrific in voice and playing, a little silly, he connected with his on stage singers, Althea and Chavonne, who sing like the angels they really are, and Greg Leisz, his accompanying musician, who can play anything with strings, and his audience. This was probably my 10th Jackson concert and I am always filled with joy, and excitement, and warmth with every show. Thank you for this commentary. And thank you Jackson Browne for showing up and giving us your all.
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I don’t think that there will ever be another period of so many great singer songwriters than the 60s and 70s.
I was 14 when I first heard the album Late For the Sky. 'For a Dancer' was, and is, one of my favourite Jackson Browne songs -- for all of the reasons you point out. In 2008, my beautiful soul mate was killed when her car hit a tree. For months and months I played 'For a Dancer' over and over again until my body could no longer produce tears. Jackson Browne was my grief counsellor.
Also, how grateful I feel to have been a teenager in the 70's -- the amazing singer/songwriters arrived after (and because of) The Beatles at the same time as technology gave the great performers the equipment to record great sounding albums -- and technology gave the listener the equipment to listen. I'm now 60, brain a little effected by too much partying and too much weed (well maybe just a tad too much) -- and I'd change nothing. Well maybe I'd have banned Disco!
Love your channel brother Jackson is my guy
This song is so incredible, and if you don't feel emotional after listening to it...well, listen again. Thanks Fil.