Was awesome getting to check out some Jackson Browne! Make sure to vote in the Friday poll on the community tab of the channel, cheers all have a great weekend! 🔥🙌🏻
Jackson Browne has always bored the crap out of me. And this song certainly is no exception. Perhaps it should have been called "Doctor Vinnie Boombatz" or "Doctor Dees Nuts" ... that might have made it a little more entertaining and enjoyable.
Jackson Browne used to drive Glenn Frey nuts when he would sit at his piano and play this song over and over until he was satisfied. Frey later said he gave Browne credit for teaching him how to become a songwriter.
Of course Glenn helped Jackson finish Take it Easy after Jackson played the first verse over and over but couldn't finish it. Glenn came up with the "standing on the corner in Winslow Arizona part. Funny that it became such a huge hit for the Eagles and not Jackson.
As a Stagehand, Brown's song "Load Out/ Stay" will always hold a place in my Heart....." Now the seats, are all empty, let the Roadies take the Stage.." Thanks Jackson!
I really love the intimacy of that song and was going to suggest it to the boys. The way he includes the audience as if to say "OK, it's just us now. The band is gone and we can be alone together".
Absolutely! With Jackson, the story is the main thing. He was writing amazing, introspective songs while he was still in high school (These Days, for example.) Incredible singer/songwriter!
I kept waiting for A&A to do their patented lyric check, because this is one song where the lyrics matter. I've always found this to be some of the best pop lyrics of its time. And the lyrics mean just as much to me today as an older man as they did to me when I was younger. I kept waiting for them to dive into those words.... Alas.
The bass player is Leland Sklar. Arguably the best BEST studio bass player to ever grace vinyl. He toured several years with Phil Collins and played bass on almost all his songs as a solo artist.
And he has a fantastic YT channel where he talks about playing with all the name artists over the years and then plays along with tracks. Not only an ace bass player but a very genuine, humble and warm person as well.
Finally, Jackson Browne! Doctor My Eyes was the song everyone would shout out for him to play during his concerts. When he played it, the crowd loved it!! Leland Sklar!!
One of my husband’s and my favorite artists. We name our first Black Lab, Jackson Browne. Late for the Sky and For Everyman are some of our favorite Saturday morning soundtracks .
Russ Kunkel on drums......legendary studio drummer and he and Sklar formed part of The Section...a group of studio musicians who have played together for decades and have been on thousands of albums. Documentary on them being released this year. Backing vocals by Crosby and Nash.
The album, "Running On Empty", is an absolute must when you get around to full, live albums. Take it from this 61 year-old who can draw from the 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, and beyond, it is one of the best live albums of all time.
@@samuelj.bufalini7029 that's right! Davis is so versatile and skilled. From blues, jazz, country, rock and even a disco dance feel with Rod Stewart's Atlantic Crossing album, "Alright For An Hour".
There is an excellent documentary called Rumble which features Jesse Ed Davis. It focuses on the contributions of First Nations / Indigenous Peoples of North America’s contributions to classic rock.Link Wray, Robbie Robertson ,and many others. I highly recommend.
Bassist Leland Sklar runs his own UA-cam channel where he tells stories and plays along to the songs he recorded bass for, this one included! The guy also played for James Taylor, Phil Collins, Toto and so many others (both live and in studio). In addition to being one of the most recorded session bassists of all time, he's also known for his long trademark beard.
Only saw him once:-(. I've been a fan for a long time. Not afraid to make a political stand and writes great lyrics. Never sold out and has kept to his core beliefs. Has tons of musical friends and is always willing to do benefits. Thanks for the post! Part of the Laurel Canyon crew!
You can't think Jackson Browne without his legendary side man Dave Lindley who is a monster in his own way. He can play anything with strings on it, guitar, piano, dobro, pedal steal, slide, mandolin, fiddle/violin, banjo and heaven knows what else . Massive part of Jackson's sound.
Jackson Browne is one of the great singer songwriters. Check out Running on Empty, his biggest hit, and also Thr Pretender, The Load-Out/Stay, Late For The Sky, really anything of that album, Lives In The Balance and For a Dancer, the latter of which are my favorite songs by him. Enjoy the JB experience my friends!
It's weird and maybe I'm the only one but some of his songs I first heard on the Jackson Browne solo acoustic part 1 and 2 records. Listening to the original Studio versions they sound weird and saw them even sound bad. Especially the songs on late for the sky I found the hello acoustic versions better.
samsbro1952 I've always said that if I were stranded on a desert island somewhere the two albums ..no, make that three albums I'd want to have along would be: CSN ( debut ), Jackson Brown's Late for the Sky and Joni Mitchell's Court & Spark.
Hear Come Those Tears Again is a great Jackson Browne song to try. "I'm going back inside and turning out the light, and I'll be in the dark but you'll be out of sight".
I was in Nepal in 1976 trying to find a restaurant in the middle of the night in the old section of Kathmandu. As we were walking through the 1000 year old section of the city along an open sewer in the dark I heard Jackson Browne in the distance singing Fountain of sorrow. It was coming out of the restaurants window we were trying to find. We followed the sound out of the darkness. Thanks Jackson! Top ten singer songwriter of all time for sure. My college days and guitar learning memories include him a bunch. You neeeeeeeeed to do After the Deluge. You will dig the message I guarantee u. Edit: I love the Bass u wack Alex lol.
I love memories like that. Once in college while walking back to my dorm, a guy who was cleaning out his car was blasting almost cut my hair by David Crosby. I’ll always remember.
Was Vishnu's Chai & Pie Palace still there in 1976? A top spot on my first time there in 1970, near Durbar Square, in the area once known as Freak Street.
Awesome story. Could hardly believe each word as I went asking! 😊 Then... Yuck... Weird you should mention the sewer part, my building reminds me of that today, eek.
I agree. But one of my all time favorite songs is the live version of Running on Empty with David Lindley on slide guitar. The ultimate road trip jam. In fact most of that live album is great.
One of the great singer-songwriters of the 70's and into 80's. Definitely in my top 5. "The Pretender" probably my favorite of his. Thoughtful, poetic, political, introspective, amazing voice, one of the best!! His vocals get better and better over the years. And that band ain't so bad either. I've seen them twice live. Great shows.
Unholy Cricket Now you're talkin'! Always said that if I had to pick one single album to take with me on a deserted island it would be hands down Late for the Sky. At age 75 I still have the vinyl I bought back in the day, and still play it on my 1968 Fisher Philharmonic cabinet model stereo.
@@jaycorby I love this. I bought it originally because I was doing a play and this was the The Late Show was used as outro music for my character. I bought the vinyl and for a year only listened to The Late Show feeling every lyric like it was written for me. Then one night I let the album play from the beginning and the lyrical content dug itself all the way through me. This was the mid 80's and though Browne had plenty of hits, none of his music held me as rapt as this album; especially side one. Fountain of Sorrow is my fave on the LP and one of the best songs ever written.
I had a friend in 7th grade who was such a big fan of Jackson Browne he got the nickname Jack. He’s 56 and still goes by that name today. And is still a fan.
Today’s song is a great choice! It features the late, great Jesse Ed Davis on guitar and David Crosby and Graham Nash on harmony. This song was all over the radio in the spring/summer of 1972 (the year that I graduated high school). Thanks for bring up some great memories. Keep up the good work, fellas!
I remember hearing the song on the radio back then and I was entering kindergarten in 1972. Of course, back then I took the lyrics in the chorus literally, as if he was singing about something wrong with his eyes that he needed to see the doctor about.
Still Standing I turned 27 in the fall of '72...still groovin' to CSN, Brown, Joni and some others from that era. We're all becoming 'old' folks now, but still listening to the greatest music ever composed and performed. Happy to see young bros appreciate real music.
SUPER shocked that people aren't mentioning "These Days" -- one of his earliest songs, and first recorded by Nico from the Velvet Underground. if memory serves, he wrote it when he was 16. (!!)
Fountains of Wayne did a lovely cover of "These Days." Check it out. In fact, every FoW cover is kind of amazing: "Can't Get it Out of My Head" (ELO), "The Story in Your Eyes" (Moody Blues), "Better Things" (Kinks), and unbelievably "Hit Me Baby One More Time" (Brittney Spears). Adam Schlesinger's death last year from Covid was a goddamned tragedy.
I’m sure this has been said- but I can’t read through more than 1K comments: Jackson Browne wrote These Days when he was 15. He gave it to Nico (Velvet Underground) to record. It took several years… Jackson’s friend, Greg Allman began to perform it and then recorded it. Within a few weeks. Jackson also (finally!) recorded it. An amazing song from a very old soul. How does such a young teen write such a mature -and breathtakingly beautiful- song. Decades later, awesome guitarist and singer/songwriter sang it. This can be found on UA-cam-but I don’t know if she ever recorded it.
The lead guitarist on this song is the late great Jesse Ed Davis. I got to see him in concert when he toured with Rod Stewart. He also played with George Harrison at The Concert for Bangladesh.
Great that people recognize Jesse Ed Davis. Toured with Conway Twitty at 16, everyone from Gary Lewis & The Playboys, The Monkees, BB King, all the ex Beatles and the list goes on! RIP JED.
His writing is epic. Gregg Allman and he were roomies when Gregg was in California before joining his brother in ABB. In fact, Gregg has a soulful rendition of one of Jackson's hit's "These Days" and even Jackson said it was his fave. So many well written, performed songs by Jackson, and a lot of great California musicians melding together and this is the result. Thanks for reacting, awesome as usual.
The Load Out/Stay off the live album. Great song about the love of playing music and listening to music beyond the performances while on tour and then, what the hell, let the crowd stay too because they're not just paying customers, we're all family just loving the music together.
Jackson Browne seemed to get a lot of promotion starting with his fourth album, but his first three, 'Saturate Before Using,' 'For Everyman' and 'Late For the Sky' cut deeper lyrically. Deep as hell.
For Everyman and Late for the Sky are ones my husband and I turn to all the time. Saturday morning, coffee, bacon sizzling, throw the windows open and take it all in. Great music to chill to.
@@richardnanian6075 Really!?!?! I read an interview of Jackson in (I believe) Guitar Player magazine, back in the day, in which he said Lindley did the lead for that song and that right after the song fades out David went into playing a bunch of "seal-like" sounds that were totally off the wall and unusable.. .the guitar tones sure sound like Lindley to me....but maybe your right...Cheers!
For the record, Lindley’s collaboration did not begin until “For Everyman” in 1973, and his influence over the albums through “Running On Empty” is indelible. However, on “Doctor My Eyes” the lead guitar is credited to Jesse Ed Davis. The album that DME came from, Jackson’s debut, also featured Clarence White and Albert Lee on guitars, but no David Lindsey.
Dude was 24 when he wrote this! He has an incredible catalog. The deep cuts are as good as the hits. 3 of his early albums are on the Rolling Stone list of top 500 albums of all time (2012 version). Other good tracks to check out: * For a Dancer (played at the funeral of John Belushi) * Before the Deluge * The Pretender * Sky Blue and Black * Rock me on the Water * Rosie
this is a beer drinking country crusing autum road trip song to play riding in the back of a 4 wheel drive pickup in the middle of knowwhere in southern Indiana going to a bonfire on the white river on a long weekend...nothing better...loved this song
Like others said, back then there tons of great musicians in LA and they all played on each others stuff, wrote songs together...magical time for music
This song which came out in March of 1972 and peaked at number 8 helped introduce me to the talented Jackson Browne The last minute or so really gave the song that extra bump. His highest charting single was SOMEBODY'S BABY hitting No. 7 on the Hot 100 in 1982 and stayed on the charts for 19 weeks.
Have yall ever reacted to any Van Morrison,( another poet musician with meaningful lyrics and great music like Jackson), Brown Eyed Girl, Van's biggest radio " hit"...and the masterpiece INTO THE MYSTIC??? I truly believe you will dig Van Morrison...,as well as more early Jackson Browne.
Load Out / Stay, The Pretender, Late For The Sky so many wonderful songs. Rock and Roll hall of fame, Songwriters Hall of Fame and many humanitarian awards all deserved one of the greatest songwriters ever and a favorite of mine💕
Dudes, the percussion drums that held between your knees are called Bongos. The tall "hand drums" that your hearing very common in some rock and roll "Spill the wine" are called Congos. Smoke one and listen for the difference.
I always loved this song, and totally enjoyed your reaction. I saw Jackson Browne in concert in '06. He and the musicians were in complete synchronicity, it was an outstanding concert.
Grounding the song & being in the pocket is exactly what is supposed to be done. Lee Sklar is an absolute bass legend. Also Jackson may have envisioned that bass groove so thats what Lee played.
Jackson Browne, Linda Ronstadt, Warren Zevon, the Eagles, Poco... 70s L.A. cowboys, musical descendants of Graham Parsons and the Fabulous Flying Burrito Brothers. Speaking of which, if you want to do another crazy rock story, do a Google on Graham Parsons' funeral. The Pretender is another great J. Browne song.
The good old California school of singer/songwriters. I came to Jackson Browne through Warren Zevon, who had his own very distinct dark style, but JB was the real heart of that scene - knew everyone, worked with everyone, and still playing today.
Browne produced many of Zevon's early albums and was responsible for Warren getting back in the business after an early failure and they toured together.
Alex and Andy are my favorite reactors (unless you count Rick Beato, who isn't really a reactor), but they did "Roland the Headless Thompson Gunner" during one of their live-streams, and unfortunately they completely missed the boat on it. It went totally over their heads. I can't really blame them. I'm sure that mercenaries' role in post-colonial wars and Patty Hearst aren't even on their radar. But it was still disappointing.
Though Browne’s first Big “Hit” and probably his best known composition, Doctor My Eyes is, in many respects, atypical of his work. It is a short offering and in some respects lacks the deeply introspective lyrics that he is known for, although sparks of introspection do shine through. That being said, he had a bevy of great musicians who worked with him throughout his career (so far). There is NO bad album ever produced by Jackson Browne. Consistent great musicianship coupled with utterly superb lyrics makes him one of the greats of the past nearly fifty years. In a time known for its songwriters and lyricists (70s) he was the cream at the top, rivaled only by artists such as Don Mclean. Alex has mentioned several times that he is strongly drawn towards the lyrics of a song. That being true, then you hit the mother load with Jackson Browne. Listen to all the songs on this album, the album following it (For EveryMan), and especially Late For Sky (Superb, and my favorite of his albums), and then the Pretender, which was huge, Running on Empty, Hold Out, and then, a lyricists wet dream “I’m Alive,” (1993),“Too Many Angels” being a prime example. His first seven albums all went Platinum (The Pretender 3X Platinum, Running on Empty 7X) and Hold Out and I’m Alive both going Gold. If you spend the time listening to these albums and reading and intently listening to the lyrics you will be greatly rewarded and your understanding of music and societal attitudes originating from the early 70s will be infinitely enhanced. You guys have been on a great journey into the music of the past half-century, which is fun to watch. Enjoy input from both of you. BTW Alex, Love the jacket :)
You know the best thing about your channel and the reason I keep coming back? I’m 65. My life flashes before my eyes with nearly every song you play. It’s like a reunion each time. Remember that when you listen to your music 40 years from now.
I saw Jackson Browne in 1976 at the Miami Jai Lai Fronton and it was one of the best concerts I ever attended. The musicianship and vocals especially Jackson's were exceptional.
So, one song you should definitely do is "These Days", which he wrote at 16. Jackson's version is very good, but if you want A GREAT version of it, check out Greg Allman's version. It's from his first solo album. So good.
Was awesome getting to check out some Jackson Browne! Make sure to vote in the Friday poll on the community tab of the channel, cheers all have a great weekend! 🔥🙌🏻
Loadout live boys great songwriting once again.....
Glenn and Jackson would stay up all night on coke.... Jackson wrote his song ...cocaine... during one of those nights
None other than Crosby and Nash on background vocals too! Great song, especially the bass part
Jackson Browne is an amazing songwriter!! You guys are maturing and growing on your musical journey!! BIG LOVE!!!!
Jackson Browne has always bored the crap out of me. And this song certainly is no exception. Perhaps it should have been called "Doctor Vinnie Boombatz" or "Doctor Dees Nuts" ... that might have made it a little more entertaining and enjoyable.
"Is this the price for having learned how not to cry" . Poetry. Brilliant!
"The pretender" Jackson Browne is an American treasure ✌️♥️
That's my theme song. Out of the cool of the evening strolls The Pretender he knows all his hopes and dreams begin and end there
@@Jamie-lw5sy yeah and I am playing the happy idiot struggling for the legal tender 🤭✌️♥️
@@zebjohnson5118 don't work too hard or you'll be running on empty.
@@Jamie-lw5sy lol 👍 😁♥️
One of my all time favorites
Jackson Browne used to drive Glenn Frey nuts when he would sit at his piano and play this song over and over until he was satisfied. Frey later said he gave Browne credit for teaching him how to become a songwriter.
Now that you mention that, I do remember Glenn talking about that. ✌
@@Sawdoff2 - living in that apartment complex must have been amazing...
Of course Glenn helped Jackson finish Take it Easy after Jackson played the first verse over and over but couldn't finish it. Glenn came up with the "standing on the corner in Winslow Arizona part. Funny that it became such a huge hit for the Eagles and not Jackson.
@@stevelucero9047 wish I could have been a fly on the wall.
@@Sawdoff2 I wish I could of been a fly on that piano!
Jackson Browne has been my all time favorite since my high school days in the 70’s
As a Stagehand, Brown's song "Load Out/ Stay" will always hold a place in my Heart....." Now the seats, are all empty, let the Roadies take the Stage.." Thanks Jackson!
I really love the intimacy of that song and was going to suggest it to the boys. The way he includes the audience as if to say "OK, it's just us now. The band is gone and we can be alone together".
I love the loadout/stay. Roadies need to be shown appreciation and this song is perfect. Thank you roadies for all you do!
That is his BEST SONG , hands down
Yep, Load Out/Stay is the best! Really like this live version, ua-cam.com/video/scsJZ67ssDY/v-deo.html
They're settin up in another town a thousand miles away from here
In future Jackson Browne reactions, there should be a lyric discussion. Browne was one of the best lyricists around.
Absolutely! With Jackson, the story is the main thing. He was writing amazing, introspective songs while he was still in high school (These Days, for example.) Incredible singer/songwriter!
I kept waiting for A&A to do their patented lyric check, because this is one song where the lyrics matter. I've always found this to be some of the best pop lyrics of its time. And the lyrics mean just as much to me today as an older man as they did to me when I was younger. I kept waiting for them to dive into those words.... Alas.
I also miss A&A doing lyrics check. I think it adds so much, especially with notable singer/songwriters like Jackson Browne.
Very true, but Neil Peart was not too shabby at writing lyrics. He wrote all if not most of Rush's songs.
Best....and then some!
The bass player is Leland Sklar. Arguably the best BEST studio bass player to ever grace vinyl. He toured several years with Phil Collins and played bass on almost all his songs as a solo artist.
Agree, Sklar is "The Man"
Totally agree!
And he has a fantastic YT channel where he talks about playing with all the name artists over the years and then plays along with tracks. Not only an ace bass player but a very genuine, humble and warm person as well.
He was a mainstay for several James Taylor albums and countless tours.
@ Chuck Muncy Didn't you play running back for the Saints & Chargers? 😃
Running’ On Empty and The Load Out are live classic rock staples.
Yes, yes.... and yes.
Thank you for your suggestions.
Enjoying the bass playing of legendary session bassist Leland Sklar
Check out Leland Sklar’s UA-cam channel
Played a lot for Zevon as well.
@@FawzySimon neat! thanks for the additional tidbits.
Just killer.
@@FawzySimon Linda Ronsdalt too plus on tour and studio for numerous other famous musicans
Finally, Jackson Browne! Doctor My Eyes was the song everyone would shout out for him to play during his concerts. When he played it, the crowd loved it!! Leland Sklar!!
1st single I ever bought.
Jackson Browne is the artist I go back to whenever I need to relax and reminisce about the 70s.
If I recall correctly, he was known in the late 60s as well.
Most definately 😊
One of my husband’s and my favorite artists. We name our first Black Lab, Jackson Browne. Late for the Sky and For Everyman are some of our favorite Saturday morning soundtracks .
@@cherylwoodward For Everyman stayed on my turntable for so long after it came out. During those/my moody youthful years.
@@cherylwoodward I too named my Siberian Husky after him back in the day.. Jackson Nicklaus Romanoff!
The studio musicians were “the section” Leland Sklar on bass. He has played with everyone and has an excellent UA-cam channel
Russ Kunkel on Congas, Jim Gordon on drums, Jesse Ed Davis on lead guitar and David Crosby sang all the backing vocals
Leland Sklar is Gandolf of the Bass Clef!!
Also David Lindley on slide guitar, one of the best.
The section put out a couple of pretty good albums under their own name. "Fork it over" is on uTube in its' entirety.
@@derfscreechenhowser7548 He's that Epic Beard Man dude, ain't he?
One of the greats from the southern California school of singer/songwriters of the early/mid 70s.
Bodhi Sattva Talented beyond telling they were/are! This is the sound of my mid 20s...turned 75 this past September.
His vocals are so freaking smooth and effortless. And just in perfect harmony with the piano.
Russ Kunkel on drums......legendary studio drummer and he and Sklar formed part of The Section...a group of studio musicians who have played together for decades and have been on thousands of albums. Documentary on them being released this year. Backing vocals by Crosby and Nash.
I believe Russ Kunkel also played on some of Linda Ronstadt albums.
Sklar now has his own UA-cam Channel ... if you can beleive it !!
@@swather777 Yes, he did.
The album, "Running On Empty", is an absolute must when you get around to full, live albums. Take it from this 61 year-old who can draw from the 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, and beyond, it is one of the best live albums of all time.
For real
It's up there with _Live Bullet_
Acknowledging songwriting genius is a true sign of musical appreciation. Well done Alex
Jackson was using the greatest LA session players. They are all over great music from the 70's.
The legendary Jesse Ed Davis, a Kiowa from Oklahoma did this lead guitar on one take!
Jesse Ed, smooth as silk. Check out his work on Taj Mahal's tune "Take a Giant Step."
@@samuelj.bufalini7029 that's right! Davis is so versatile and skilled. From blues, jazz, country, rock and even a disco dance feel with Rod Stewart's Atlantic Crossing album, "Alright For An Hour".
There is an excellent documentary called Rumble which features Jesse Ed Davis. It focuses on the contributions of First Nations / Indigenous Peoples of North America’s contributions to classic rock.Link Wray, Robbie Robertson ,and many others. I highly recommend.
Jackson Browne is an exquisite slice of Americana. Fabulous musician.
Bassist Leland Sklar runs his own UA-cam channel where he tells stories and plays along to the songs he recorded bass for, this one included! The guy also played for James Taylor, Phil Collins, Toto and so many others (both live and in studio). In addition to being one of the most recorded session bassists of all time, he's also known for his long trademark beard.
Love his UA-cam channel; he is such a talented and yet down to earth and humble man.
James Taylor....another great story telling artist 😊
Only saw him once:-(. I've been a fan for a long time. Not afraid to make a political stand and writes great lyrics. Never sold out and has kept to his core beliefs. Has tons of musical friends and is always willing to do benefits. Thanks for the post! Part of the Laurel Canyon crew!
Jackson Browne ~ "These Days" is a Gem...!
You can't think Jackson Browne without his legendary side man Dave Lindley who is a monster in his own way. He can play anything with strings on it, guitar, piano, dobro, pedal steal, slide, mandolin, fiddle/violin, banjo and heaven knows what else . Massive part of Jackson's sound.
Jackson Browne is one of the great singer songwriters. Check out Running on Empty, his biggest hit, and also Thr Pretender, The Load-Out/Stay, Late For The Sky, really anything of that album, Lives In The Balance and For a Dancer, the latter of which are my favorite songs by him. Enjoy the JB experience my friends!
It's weird and maybe I'm the only one but some of his songs I first heard on the Jackson Browne solo acoustic part 1 and 2 records. Listening to the original Studio versions they sound weird and saw them even sound bad. Especially the songs on late for the sky I found the hello acoustic versions better.
Love For A Dancer!
samsbro1952 I've always said that if I were stranded on a desert island somewhere the two albums ..no, make that three albums I'd want to have along would be: CSN ( debut ), Jackson Brown's Late for the Sky and Joni Mitchell's Court & Spark.
The amount of talent on this is astounding. Jesse Ed Davis on guitar, Crosby and Nash singing harmony.
Hear Come Those Tears Again is a great Jackson Browne song to try. "I'm going back inside and turning out the light, and I'll be in the dark but you'll be out of sight".
And with David Crosby and Bonnie Raitt singing background vocals.
@@Maydoggie Didn't even know that!
I love that song.
he could turn a phrase !!
I was in Nepal in 1976 trying to find a restaurant in the middle of the night in the old section of Kathmandu. As we were walking through the 1000 year old section of the city along an open sewer in the dark I heard Jackson Browne in the distance singing Fountain of sorrow. It was coming out of the restaurants window we were trying to find. We followed the sound out of the darkness. Thanks Jackson!
Top ten singer songwriter of all time for sure. My college days and guitar learning memories include him a bunch.
You neeeeeeeeed to do After the Deluge. You will dig the message I guarantee u.
Edit: I love the Bass u wack Alex lol.
I love memories like that. Once in college while walking back to my dorm, a guy who was cleaning out his car was blasting almost cut my hair by David Crosby. I’ll always remember.
Was Vishnu's Chai & Pie Palace still there in 1976? A top spot on my first time there in 1970, near Durbar Square, in the area once known as Freak Street.
Awesome story. Could hardly believe each word as I went asking! 😊
Then... Yuck... Weird you should mention the sewer part, my building reminds me of that today, eek.
@@tjtampa214 when you are in an old city like that it all just seems to add to the ambiance. Lol
The bass ties it all together. Every good song needs to be heard many times, obviously.
I'm not a Jackson Brown fan but appreciate a good song. This one is a standout among the music of the times.
I agree 100% I was never a big fan of his either but, when he came out with a good song it was a good one.
I concur👍
Browne
I agree. But one of my all time favorite songs is the live version of Running on Empty with David Lindley on slide guitar. The ultimate road trip jam. In fact most of that live album is great.
@@ellbee2 It’s not fatal
One of the great singer-songwriters of the 70's and into 80's. Definitely in my top 5. "The Pretender" probably my favorite of his. Thoughtful, poetic, political, introspective, amazing voice, one of the best!! His vocals get better and better over the years. And that band ain't so bad either. I've seen them twice live. Great shows.
The Pretender was an epic album of Jackson Browne. My favorite for sure. Title track is in my soul.
“The Load-out” live. A must for band musicians. 😁
As a Union Stagehand, "The Load Out/ Stay" has always held a special place in my heart!
Cant second this enough its a great live track and gets across what it's like for a band on the road.
@@jmolony31 yes, but the first part of the song is an homage to his roadies who make it all happen but dont get any credit or recognition.
YES YES YES.
I just listened to it. It's awesome.😆
Browne's album Late for the Sky is on my list of the 10 greatest albums that you never heard or have forgotten.
Yes! It seems to have been eclipsed by The Pretender, but not to me. It's my #1 in his catalog.
I concur.
Unholy Cricket Now you're talkin'! Always said that if I had to pick one single album to take with me on a deserted island it would be hands down Late for the Sky. At age 75 I still have the vinyl I bought back in the day, and still play it on my 1968 Fisher Philharmonic cabinet model stereo.
@@jaycorby I love this. I bought it originally because I was doing a play and this was the The Late Show was used as outro music for my character. I bought the vinyl and for a year only listened to The Late Show feeling every lyric like it was written for me. Then one night I let the album play from the beginning and the lyrical content dug itself all the way through me. This was the mid 80's and though Browne had plenty of hits, none of his music held me as rapt as this album; especially side one. Fountain of Sorrow is my fave on the LP and one of the best songs ever written.
Unholy Cricket Thank you for sharing.
I had a friend in 7th grade who was such a big fan of Jackson Browne he got the nickname Jack. He’s 56 and still goes by that name today. And is still a fan.
Today’s song is a great choice!
It features the late, great Jesse Ed Davis on guitar and David Crosby and Graham Nash on harmony.
This song was all over the radio in the spring/summer of 1972 (the year that I graduated high school).
Thanks for bring up some great memories.
Keep up the good work, fellas!
Jesse Ed's solo on this is so good.
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I remember hearing the song on the radio back then and I was entering kindergarten in 1972. Of course, back then I took the lyrics in the chorus literally, as if he was singing about something wrong with his eyes that he needed to see the doctor about.
Didn't know that was Jesse Ed Davis.
Still Standing I turned 27 in the fall of '72...still groovin' to CSN, Brown, Joni and some others from that era. We're all becoming 'old' folks now, but still listening to the greatest music ever composed and performed. Happy to see young bros appreciate real music.
SUPER shocked that people aren't mentioning "These Days" -- one of his earliest songs, and first recorded by Nico from the Velvet Underground. if memory serves, he wrote it when he was 16. (!!)
Thank you. My favorite Jackson Browne song for sure.
@@mrtyreus0 me too! it's such a poignant song, and i am constantly blown away wondering how a 16 year old could come up with such world-weary lyrics.
I think he was like 16 years old when he wrote that song!
Fountains of Wayne did a lovely cover of "These Days." Check it out.
In fact, every FoW cover is kind of amazing: "Can't Get it Out of My Head" (ELO), "The Story in Your Eyes" (Moody Blues), "Better Things" (Kinks), and unbelievably "Hit Me Baby One More Time" (Brittney Spears).
Adam Schlesinger's death last year from Covid was a goddamned tragedy.
@@mrtyreus0 I like Greg Allman"s cover better.
The lead guitar was Jesse Ed Davis of Taj Mahal's band. Listened to the track once and laid down that track, one take. RIP Jesse
Youngbloods! The lead guitarist is the late Jesse Edwin Davis. Look him up and you will be amazed. Happy Good Friday. God bless.
I’m sure this has been said- but I can’t read through more than 1K comments:
Jackson Browne wrote These Days when he was 15. He gave it to Nico (Velvet Underground) to record. It took several years… Jackson’s friend, Greg Allman began to perform it and then recorded it. Within a few weeks. Jackson also (finally!) recorded it. An amazing song from a very old soul. How does such a young teen write such a mature -and breathtakingly beautiful- song. Decades later, awesome guitarist and singer/songwriter sang it. This can be found on UA-cam-but I don’t know if she ever recorded it.
Jackson Browne had some jewels in the 70’s. I was a big fan. I guess I was around 13 when this song came out. It gave me the feels back then.
Graham Nash and David Crosby are the backing vocals on this song…they were part of the Laurel Canyon crowd (LA) of the late 60’s, early 70’s….
The lead guitarist on this song is the late great Jesse Ed Davis. I got to see him in concert when he toured with Rod Stewart. He also played with George Harrison at The Concert for Bangladesh.
He also played with John Lennon, Bob Dylan, and Eric Clapton.
Great that people recognize Jesse Ed Davis. Toured with Conway Twitty at 16, everyone from Gary Lewis & The Playboys, The Monkees, BB King, all the ex Beatles and the list goes on! RIP JED.
And Taj Mahal!
Jessie Ed Davis- guitarist did this in one take! Legendary!
This song really reminds me that I grew up with SO MUCH great music.
It was the best thing ever to grow up with these great, I agree.
His writing is epic. Gregg Allman and he were roomies when Gregg was in California before joining his brother in ABB. In fact, Gregg has a soulful rendition of one of Jackson's hit's "These Days" and even Jackson said it was his fave. So many well written, performed songs by Jackson, and a lot of great California musicians melding together and this is the result. Thanks for reacting, awesome as usual.
The Load Out/Stay off the live album. Great song about the love of playing music and listening to music beyond the performances while on tour and then, what the hell, let the crowd stay too because they're not just paying customers, we're all family just loving the music together.
I grew up listening to Jackson Browne. So glad to see people of your generation appreciating one of the greatest singer songwriters of all times.
Jackson Browne seemed to get a lot of promotion starting with his fourth album, but his first three, 'Saturate Before Using,' 'For Everyman' and 'Late For the Sky' cut deeper lyrically. Deep as hell.
I agree 100% his later albums like cat stevens and Gordon Lightfoot didn’t appeal to me as much as their earlier stuff.
totally agree, he was dealing with his wife's suicide and the lyrics are deep and sometimes quite dark
The Pretender is better than those ones.
For Everyman and Late for the Sky are ones my husband and I turn to all the time. Saturday morning, coffee, bacon sizzling, throw the windows open and take it all in. Great music to chill to.
@@radar0412 more popular yes, but not better
David Lindley was Jackson's main man for tasty guitar licks..very unique sounding guitarist who's playing added so much to many of Jackson's hits ..
David Lindley is Mr. Tasty.
Yes, he was. But the solo in this song is by Jesse Ed Davis, who played with everyone from Conway Twitty to Clapton to Faces to Taj Mahal.
@@richardnanian6075 Really!?!?! I read an interview of Jackson in (I believe) Guitar Player magazine, back in the day, in which he said Lindley did the lead for that song and that right after the song fades out David went into playing a bunch of "seal-like" sounds that were totally off the wall and unusable.. .the guitar tones sure sound like Lindley to me....but maybe your right...Cheers!
For the record, Lindley’s collaboration did not begin until “For Everyman” in 1973, and his influence over the albums through “Running On Empty” is indelible. However, on “Doctor My Eyes” the lead guitar is credited to Jesse Ed Davis. The album that DME came from, Jackson’s debut, also featured Clarence White and Albert Lee on guitars, but no David Lindsey.
Jackson Browne did a live version of “Melissa” with Greg Allman and it is amazing!!
Greg Allman and his band sang on tour These Days often, and years before Jackson recorded it. A song he wrote when he was 16.
Jesse Ed Davis on guitar. Fantastic musician, very special.
For Everyman and Late for the Sky are two great albums. Pretty much anything from those albums works.
Yes
His vocals are really crystal clear here. Very well produced.
Dude was 24 when he wrote this! He has an incredible catalog. The deep cuts are as good as the hits. 3 of his early albums are on the Rolling Stone list of top 500 albums of all time (2012 version). Other good tracks to check out:
* For a Dancer (played at the funeral of John Belushi)
* Before the Deluge
* The Pretender
* Sky Blue and Black
* Rock me on the Water
* Rosie
Agreed and these are great suggestions; he is one of the great singer songwriters. Most of his song lyrics are meaningful and introspective.
I think he was actually 16.
Miss the earthy times of those days.
Joni and now Jackson . You should watch the 2 part documentary ‘Laurel Canyon’ on bluray
highly recommend!
Yes!
this is a beer drinking country crusing autum road trip song to play riding in the back of a 4 wheel drive pickup in the middle of knowwhere in southern Indiana going to a bonfire on the white river on a long weekend...nothing better...loved this song
Like others said, back then there tons of great musicians in LA and they all played on each others stuff, wrote songs together...magical time for music
This song which came out in March of 1972 and peaked at number 8 helped introduce me to the talented Jackson Browne The last minute or so really gave the song that extra bump. His highest charting single was SOMEBODY'S BABY hitting No. 7 on the Hot 100 in 1982 and stayed on the charts for 19 weeks.
Have yall ever reacted to any Van Morrison,( another poet musician with meaningful lyrics and great music like Jackson), Brown Eyed Girl, Van's biggest radio " hit"...and the masterpiece INTO THE MYSTIC??? I truly believe you will dig Van Morrison...,as well as more early Jackson Browne.
Early Jackson Browne albums that followed this, 'Late for the Sky' and 'For Everyman'
Great song by a great singer songwriter very underrated check out The Pretender or The Load in Song
You guys have to check out Jackson Browne’s “Something Fine” , one of the best songs ever written.
Try load out/stay
A solid "S" tier .
He is one of the greatest singer/songwriters ever.
Jackson Browne: These Days... great song!
JB also had a mischievous side to him. “Red Neck Friend” would be a fantastic deep cut for a live stream. Also “Rosie” may be my favorite JB song.
They should do a lyric dive on Rosie.
@@michaelkeefe8494 LOL
"Red Neck Friend" is a must, if only for David Lindley playing slide on the lap steel. Fabulous.
Jackson Browne had so many great songs
My god we had good music when I was young. I miss the music AND being young! 😄
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Yes! Jackson Browne. Great job boys! Browne is a true troubadour and poet.
You should do Fountain of Sorrow by him. Bit of a deep track, but such a good song.
Load Out / Stay, The Pretender, Late For The Sky so many wonderful songs. Rock and Roll hall of fame, Songwriters Hall of Fame and many humanitarian awards all deserved one of the greatest songwriters ever and a favorite of mine💕
You MUST do "The Pretender" at some point. Along with "After The Deluge" the two masterpieces from a true Hall of Fame songwriter
Dudes, the percussion drums that held between your knees are called Bongos. The tall "hand drums" that your hearing very common in some rock and roll "Spill the wine" are called Congos. Smoke one and listen for the difference.
Jackson always had the best California studio musicians lined up to play with him.
The Load Out / Stay from his Running on Empty album. So sweet. Perfect encore song / performance.
You gotta hit "Rock Me on the Water" next, especially if you liked the piano in this one.
You're right, you're right. Especially at the end.
I always loved this song, and totally enjoyed your reaction. I saw Jackson Browne in concert in '06. He and the musicians were in complete synchronicity, it was an outstanding concert.
You talk about his production values. To me. Fountain of Sorrow from the Late for the Sky album is one of the most impeccably produced songs there is.
Yes! Jackson Browne! A great songwriter with a unique voice and style. Always surrounded with skillful musicians.
Grounding the song & being in the pocket is exactly what is supposed to be done. Lee Sklar is an absolute bass legend. Also Jackson may have envisioned that bass groove so thats what Lee played.
Love this song. . Crank it up loud. Never gets old. Jackson brown always delivers. . ROCK ON. .
Jackson Browne, Linda Ronstadt, Warren Zevon, the Eagles, Poco... 70s L.A. cowboys, musical descendants of Graham Parsons and the Fabulous Flying Burrito Brothers. Speaking of which, if you want to do another crazy rock story, do a Google on Graham Parsons' funeral. The Pretender is another great J. Browne song.
Speaking of the Fabulous Flying Burrito Brothers, how about some Firefall!
Will always love Poco.
Yes! Poco! "Keep On Trying", "Good Feeling to Know", "Go And Say Goodbye", "Anyway, Bye Bye", and the amazing "Dallas".
Jackson puts poetry to music. One of the great American song writers.
Jackson Browne's albums have no bad songs. Not a one.
The good old California school of singer/songwriters. I came to Jackson Browne through Warren Zevon, who had his own very distinct dark style, but JB was the real heart of that scene - knew everyone, worked with everyone, and still playing today.
Browne produced many of Zevon's early albums and was responsible for Warren getting back in the business after an early failure and they toured together.
Alex and Andy are my favorite reactors (unless you count Rick Beato, who isn't really a reactor), but they did "Roland the Headless Thompson Gunner" during one of their live-streams, and unfortunately they completely missed the boat on it. It went totally over their heads.
I can't really blame them. I'm sure that mercenaries' role in post-colonial wars and Patty Hearst aren't even on their radar. But it was still disappointing.
"These Days" by JB was recorded by Gregg Allman, as well as other artists.
Jackson wrote Take It Easy l which the Eagles recorded.
Gotta hit "the pretender" my favorite song of his
Though Browne’s first Big “Hit” and probably his best known composition, Doctor My Eyes is, in many respects, atypical of his work. It is a short offering and in some respects lacks the deeply introspective lyrics that he is known for, although sparks of introspection do shine through. That being said, he had a bevy of great musicians who worked with him throughout his career (so far). There is NO bad album ever produced by Jackson Browne. Consistent great musicianship coupled with utterly superb lyrics makes him one of the greats of the past nearly fifty years. In a time known for its songwriters and lyricists (70s) he was the cream at the top, rivaled only by artists such as Don Mclean. Alex has mentioned several times that he is strongly drawn towards the lyrics of a song. That being true, then you hit the mother load with Jackson Browne. Listen to all the songs on this album, the album following it (For EveryMan), and especially Late For Sky (Superb, and my favorite of his albums), and then the Pretender, which was huge, Running on Empty, Hold Out, and then, a lyricists wet dream “I’m Alive,” (1993),“Too Many Angels” being a prime example. His first seven albums all went Platinum (The Pretender 3X Platinum, Running on Empty 7X) and Hold Out and I’m Alive both going Gold. If you spend the time listening to these albums and reading and intently listening to the lyrics you will be greatly rewarded and your understanding of music and societal attitudes originating from the early 70s will be infinitely enhanced. You guys have been on a great journey into the music of the past half-century, which is fun to watch. Enjoy input from both of you. BTW Alex, Love the jacket :)
"the load out/stay" by Jackson Brown is another must hear ☮️
You know the best thing about your channel and the reason I keep coming back? I’m 65. My life flashes before my eyes with nearly every song you play. It’s like a reunion each time. Remember that when you listen to your music 40 years from now.
I’m kinda old school rock n roll just like to say thank you!!
I saw Jackson Browne in 1976 at the Miami Jai Lai Fronton and it was one of the best concerts I ever attended. The musicianship and vocals especially Jackson's were exceptional.
So, one song you should definitely do is "These Days", which he wrote at 16. Jackson's version is very good, but if you want A GREAT version of it, check out Greg Allman's version. It's from his first solo album. So good.
Nico?
Her version is great too. It's haunting and mysterious in the same way that Allman's is gritty and rough.
Great Tune
Seen Him & The Moody Blues Together In Concert
4 / 2 / 21
Listen to “These Days”
My favorite from Jackson B. ❤
GOOOOOOOOOD MORNING A&A FAMILY
HAPPY FRIDAY
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Good morning, John! :)
How you feeling today J??
As a musician, "The Load Out/Stay" from Jackson Browne's "Running On Empty" album really hits home. It's an homage to life on the road. FANTASTIC!
The Load Out and Stay combo from Running on Empty album is a must for next JB