So true. I love a small glass of amador bourbon and classic rock at my man shop when I get home in the afternoon. I still have an LP player and Led Zeppelin and much more. I’ll always be old school like yourself. ✌🏻
Music is the closest thing we’ll ever get to having a time machine. This song brings me back to such an innocent time when I had absolutely no worries or cares in the world.
In 69 I was24 and now I am 79. I still love the music and will till I leave this earth. Thank God for old time rock and roll. There will never be a better sound.
You are still young kiddo. I was born in 72....life was magic...I knew the 60s because that was all that was on tv but then i also got to grow up with star wars the 80s and the 90s...I was born at the luckiest time.
The old music does the same to me and I keep wondering why? 🤔 Is there something left undone or do I just miss the simplicity, recalling memories from our youth.
Yes, Me too. I had tickets for his show the only time that he came to Charleston, SC, but I was in a car accident the week before the show and couldn't go. Yes, I saved my tickets,
Running on empty a 20 year old Marine out of Marine Barracks Washington DC driving on that freeway into Virginia on an early Summer day. With the bright blue sky and sun, the whole world glowing that early summer green. The fresh warm air blowing on my face through the open window. Wearing my pressed uniform with that eagle, globe and anchor. I still remember that stretch of open road down that long slope seemed like I could see for a hundred miles. This song always takes me back to the 80’s. Everything was ahead of me and I was in a race to prove myself. Nothing was impossible and I had no fear with all the time in the world to get there. That’s where I am every time I hear this song. And I hope they play it at my funeral. Because I hope my love ones remember me the way this song reminds me of how I felt that day. Semper Fi
My late husband was 17 in '65, 21 in '69, just returning home from Vietnam. I used to hear this song at work and would think what a workhorse and warrior he was and think, "I need to play this song for Bruce whenever his 'time' comes." I played this song at his funeral. I hope your family plays it at your funeral, also. Semper Fi and thank you for your service. Marine veteran's widow.
I'm going to turn 66 at my next birthday; I'm old AF and starting to feel it in my very bones. But when I listen to this song, or "Take it Easy" with Glen Frey singing those beautiful, beautiful lyrics, for a few minutes, the decades drop away from me, and I feel the ghost of the 21 year old me, still there inside my memory, who first heard "Running on Empty" on a car radio in 1977. Thank you for this glorious music.
My daddy just passed away 2 weeks ago. My heart aches when I play this song because my daddy would pick me up in his Big grey Thunderbird when I was 6 year's old, put me on the arm rest seat in the middle, we would go to 7-11 & he would get a 6 pack of michelob beer, I would get a slurpee & he would crank up Jackson Brown "Running on Empty". I'm 47 years old now and I still cry like a little boy to be with daddy again in that car
...memories like that are hard to come by. His music takes me back to the best days of my life...sometimes it's hard to hold back the tears... Sorry about your dad.
My pap was a miller highlife drinker and a big fan of the drifters every now and then I buy a big bottle of high life and listen to some of their songs , usually "up on the roof" until I go all misty eyed. I feel your pain friend, truly.
I am 64 and still rocking to this song. I remember when we had mini jukeboxes at the restaurants, spending a nickel for a song, and lighting up the entire restaurant with this song and many others from that same era. God, I totally miss those days.
I always liked this song a lot. When my brother was in the hospital dying, this song came came on the radio when I was driving, in his truck, back to the hospital to spend the day/night at his bedside. He was truly running on empty, and he was a Jackson Browne fan. This great song is now tied forever in my heart to my dear brother. I still love it, but it makes me melancholy now.
What a beautiful tribute not only to your brother but to the song that brought us here. A song can hold something that helps us remember. Blessings as you remember your brother and walk on without him.
Wow this reminds me of my brother he passed 9 14 20 on complete emptiness he didn't speak last 30 days :( But when I used to go to his place we would always play this RIP. let their memories always be alive and always feel the tingle when you hear this song that is them coming through 😊
I’m a 21 year old girl who grew up on Jackson Browne. I’ve been lucky enough to see him 3 times now. I used to listen to him every night before bedtime when I was little just like my dad did when he was little too. One of the greatest and my favorites of all time
SJP. Have you ever seen Fast Times and Ridgemont High? Has Jackson in it musically. It’s from 1982, but the movie still holds up in 2024. Let me know what you think
Same here Alice. This era in music will never be repeated. We were bombarded with new hit songs from a variety of bands every day, to the point I took it for granted. Only in the last few decades have I realized what a special time it was and how grateful I am to have experienced it.
"Looking into their eyes, I see they're running too." Those lyrics define the face of my buddies with me in Vietnam... running too. Doing what needs to be done to survive! God Bless you my Brothers!
Millennial here and just want to say thank you for your service. Because you all went through the war and the draft, my generation was saved from ever having to worry about anything even close. You guys are heroes to many of us who just don't have the loudest voices to say "thank you."
Saw Jackson Browne last night at the Palladium. He can still sing like he did when this song was on the charts. If you've never seen him, I urge you to experience a true Southern California legend.
I got to see him in the mid-1980s, second row center seats! It was the best time I've ever had at a concert. My boyfriend bought those tickets for my birthday, and being an avid sewist, I made us both matching shirts with crazy neon print fabric that looked like an acid trip. I figured if we got separated in the crowd it would make it easy to find each other.😉 When Jackson played his song, "For a Rocker" he grinned and pointed at us when he got to the verse: "I've got a shirt so unbelievably bright I'm gonna dig it out and wear it tonight For a rocker!" 🤯😝 That was when legendary guitarist, David Lindley, was with the band. He was a fantastic songwriter and performer in his own right, I love his solo albums (that's Lindley shown at :07).❤ Lindley died last year from complications of long covid he contacted covid in 2020. Feck covid! It also took John Prine from us, along with so many other loved ones.😭
And I thought I was the only one who wanted this song played as loud as possible at my memorial and three times in succession. It’s my road song. I’ve worn out 2 cassette tape and am working on my second cd. Gazza, when your time comes, may your memory be a blessing.
It’s sad young people now stay at home on the weekends. When I was a teen headed to our small town of 2000, I could hear all the traffic of my friends and most of the time tell who was who by their exhaust sound. (Cherry Bombs, thrush glass packs). Now after forty two years of marriage and 4 kids and 6 grandkids, I live 4 or 5 blocks from city hall. I can hear a pin drop on the weekends. No one riding around anymore. That’s how we hooked up, stopping a chick and “parking.” No cell phones, no social media.
Picked up a raven haired girl on my way to my first JB concert. Figured I would let her off in town - ended up taking her to the show and spent the entire time just watching her. Many moons later, this is top of our driving tunes list - Linda my love, you STILL take my breath away!
My dad passed away in 2020 only 51 years old and he talked about how this song reminded him of his dad. My grandfather was exactly 17 in 1965 so this song always made my dad think about his dad now this song makes me think of generations of my family
Yess.. i will have the rest of his vinyl. Im 60, retired military..now back into music. I love and admire Mr. Browne. Thank you for the decades of of of. Great soul liffing music.
That line, you say im not your kind, but you dont even know your mine, reminds me of my husband eho chased me until I gave in, this was married 41 yrs when he unexpectedly passed in 2023, glad I didnt lose that number! 🥺❤️
I thought the singer said, you know you really tempt me, the way you look so fine....I'd love to stick around but I'm running behind, I don't really know what I'm hoping to find!!!!😂❤😊
I remember at one of his shows he asked the crowd for a request one lady screamed "BROWN EYED GIRL!!" a man in the back screamed "YOU DUMB BROAD THAT'S VAN MORRISON" Jackson comes out and says "go easy on her man" then preceded to play brown eyed girl note for note it was awesome!!
I shouted out 'Rosie' for him to play at one of his shows and he kind of giggled at me and said that guys usually asked to hear that one. I didn't know why at the time but found out pretty quick afterwards. He played it for me anyway and it's a beautiful song - hidden meaning or not ;)
My brother and I were in the audience when those Red Rocks shots were taken in 19. It rained all day so they postponed the show to the following day but around 300 people showed up anyway not having heard about the cancellation so Jackson came out and played probably a half a set. It was fantastic. He was chatting with everyone in the crowd and as you can see, the weather broke and it was beautiful. It was my first visit to The Rocks so I was in awe of everything. Jackson was so down to earth and personable - just a real class act. The next night we came back for the full show. Two days I will never forget.
Im 57 now my mother had this album and just takes me back to rhe good old days of 1977 those were the days 💯 love mr Jackson's lunch pail six million dollar man 😁😁😁😁✌️✌️✌️✌️
I came up in the 70's, so much great music, life was simpler then, even tho we were young. We had full intentions of bringing world peace, and could not possibly understand why there was "war"...As a whole, we didnt ask for much - we loved our music and each other....but as Bob Segar sang, 'wish I didnt know now what I didnt know then'... We grew up, and things changed drastically, but my heart, soul, and music AND THE 70's live on and always will....
Seems like yesterday I was 21 ....a lot older now and think a lot...laugh... cry....searching for I don't know ....man this song is a dose of reality .....God bless whoever reads this..even if you don't believe ....still
I know what you mean. I'm the same or very similar. Especially with the searching thing. I don't feel like anything is fulfilling anymore. There's no peace of mind inside. God bless you too.
Running on empty, emotionally, spiritually, drives me to work hard. At first as a distraction, but then, with positivity, as a venue and pathway to a renewed emotional and spiritual foothold. Life is hard ... what are we gonna do?
Here’s the thing about this song. It’s really about being a musician. So, you get to do what you love. But then it becomes a job or a grind. Or it can be seedy, with people ripping you off etc. (A loss of innocence. Like learning a magic trick takes away the “magic”) Even your favourite songs don’t become your favourites after you have to play them every night for hundreds of nights. “You try to keep your love alive… try not to confuse with what you do to survive.” Then, life hits, marriage, pregnancy, health issues, money needs, alcoholism etc, and you can end up on a path you have no idea how you got to, (maybe doing another line of work etc) So it’s kinda a damned if you do, damned if you don’t situation. (Stay in it until you end up hating it, or get out and miss the old times) It’s the road not taken syndrome. But that’s life. But that’s why it’s a sad song. Peace
For some reason, this song has never gotten the airplay and extended airplay it deserves. But that’s why I have never gotten tired of it. I still get excited if I hear it buying groceries, or when I have a craving for it, and dial it up on UA-cam. It does make me sad. The passage of time. Being a musician, with my whole family being them as well. Travelling across the country, playing in bands. Then wondering how I got on the road I am on. (Not doing music anymore etc) But we WERE just trying to get you to smile before you leave. 😎
I was LUCKY to be a guest at my friend Donna’s birthday party where Jackson Browne played a private concert!! Jackson was AMAZING!! Telling stories and just being a down to earth guy!! What a night!! 💥
This song is well written, it takes me back to when life was more of a team effort rather than Dog -Eat-Dog. I remember neighbors coming over sitting on the front porch listening to WMMS Home of the Buzzard in Cleveland, those were great times! I now am an advocate for trying to bring love and unity back to our society. Thank you Jackson Brown for the energy bump! Cheers to all!
@@woopass2010 I hope you're incorrect, though your sentiment is the greater view. I personally believe that the root of all flames were exhibiting stem from the change of having a dedicated parent at home, or more generally speaking, our lack of parenting. I had always thought that such was the very root of all problems until I began trying to think of a resolution "how do you tell a society we're lacking parenting, or tell them how important it is, it being the most important role on our planet. White I was thinking on this, President Trump was coming to my neighborhood and he said my answer "we've got to get God back in our lives". From this statement came my new goal. Thanks for your reply!
@GlennKitchen I wish I was wrong but unless you live in a small town where you know everybody and everybody shares the same culture and ideas its hard to cooperate, look at the big cities you can't even walk around at night without getting robbed or raped, why? Because this isn't the same country as it used to be, both racially and culturally, moving from a smaller town to a bigger city taught me that real quick
@@woopass2010 But again, where does foul behavior come from? When I was in Middle School the worst happening was a student getting caught smoking a cigarette, the only greater event was being caught smoking a joint. Now the worst is shooting up your classmates, your teacher then heading home and taking out your parents. This change comes from a devaluing of life. Where does this come from? From the absence of love a child requires in rearing. Further, I do agree with you on the big city affect and I believe it's more about those who choose the big city then it is the size of the city. It's all about distractions from the true essence of life with all the hustle and hustle, night life and all. Great speaking with you! Cheers and may our lives be like the Small Town (John Cougar Melloncamp)
Im 59 and I used to run home from high school to get my transistor radio. The radio station always seemed to play it just after 3pm. I love it, and it does bring back memories ❤
This beautiful music still has so much meaning behind it. Thank uou the late JACKSON BROWNE. YOU MUSIC WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED THOUGH YOU FANS. BROUGHT BACK SO MANY GREAT MEMORIES OF OUR YOUTH. TODAYS KIDS WILL NEVER UNDERSTAND WHAT WE HAD IN THE 80'S. LIFE WAS SO OPEN AND LIMITLESS. LOVE YOU MR JACKSON BROWNE.
I'm from So CA and graduated in 86' but play golf with a guy that was class of 76' at Sunny Hills HS. Jackson Browne also went to Sunny Hills HS, class of 66'. I used to hear this tune, and where he's say "In 65 I was 17""and I'd swap it for in 85' I was 17. Not a huge fan but can totally appreciate his musicianship, and looking back now at all of the great acts from the 70's it amazes me how if you view the music as a whole from say 1967-1980 it's like a big puzzle where the pieces fit perfectly because every group had their specific genre and nitch.
Wow....this is so nostalgic! I was in my first year of college and experiencing my first taste of adult freedom when this song came out....I remember driving around Boulder, CO listening to this blasting on the radio!
Summer of 79 I was 16. Got my driver's license and watched the road rushing under my wheels with my newfound freedom and Jackson Browne playing loudly on my stereo.
@@theresajb6463 Coming on to the summer of 2021 and I moved from Canada to Mexico 4 months ago. New found freedom once again. Raised my children , retired and I am living the life:).
The music of my youth... Damn if I didn't have the greatest sound track of growing up!!!! Take me back to when I was on top of the world. Now in my 60's and this take me back to time where life was so easy..
Not my comment, but I loved this person's understanding of it... "This is from the perspective of an entertainer, a rock star. Starting early in life with no plan and only a dream, he's followed that dream and now he's not so sure that there'll be anything left for him when it ends. When he says, "If it takes all night, that'll be all right/If I can get you to smile before I leave," he's speaking to his audience. He still loves the life on the road, in fact he calls the road his own, he just doesn't have any control or foreknowlege of where it's all heading. He's getting older, remembering all the relationships that could've been, and he's realizing the futility of chasing a dream of youth("running into the sun","running blind") when everyone around him seems to be moving past that ("running behind"). Very touching, sung with lots of emotion, definitely a song that was written by Jackson Browne for Jackson Browne, and as such its honesty and intensity shines through" ballzofsnoon April 26, 2002
What a masterpiece! I was born on 3-26-1987 but I love these old masterpieces. I'm a young guy with an old soul. This is one of my faves.🌹🔥🌹🔥🌹🔥🌹🔥🌹🔥🌹🔥🌹🔥🌹🔥🌹🔥🌹🔥🌹🔥🌹🔥🌹🔥🌹🔥🌹🔥🌹🔥🌹🔥🌹🔥🌹🔥🌹🔥🌹🔥🌹🔥🌹🔥🌹🔥🌹🔥🌹🔥🌹🔥🌹🔥
I was the same as you my friend. When I was your age (and a lot earlier, actually) I could listen to lyrics and understand the magnificent wisdom in them. Hendrix, CCR, Janis, the Byrds, Airplane, Starship, Grateful Dead, etc. etc. etc. You have a wonderful gift and you should use it to empathize with others. Love is the only way.
Proud some of our newer generation appreciates great music. ✌🏻 Classic rock will never die, unlike artist from the late ‘80’s on that didn’t have the talent to stay. 3 doors down are an exception :). They are a great band, but that’s just my opinion. Had 4rth row center seats in Tupelo, MS to see them. Dang good show!
@@bruceglock7260 I was a depressed wreck experimenting with drugs....when I look back, I had it all and didn't know it. I'm not nostalgic and I don't care to go back to my ways, I'm content knowing, while I didn't realize it then, back in the day was amazing.
I was born in 69 and grew up listening to Jackson, Eddie Money, Guess Who, Eagles, Wings, Bob Seeger, Beatles, Stones, Van Halen, Elton John, Billy Joel, Clapton, Boston, Aerosmith, Willie Nelson, BB King, Heart, Queen, Genesis, REO Speedwagon, CCR, Skynyrd, Bad Company, Allman Brothers, Buddy Guy, Foreigner, Stevie Ray Vaughan, ZZ Top, America, Little River Band, Styx, AC⚡DC, Kansas, Journey, Supertramp, Pink Floyd, and so much more great music. My parents were obviously big music fans of the 60s and 70s and it definitely rubbed off on me. Like Bob Seager said "Today's music ain't got the same soul" So Glad to be early Gen-X. God Bless Everyone!
Back again and still listening and admiring Jackson and his crew. I still believe this was one under rated band. There was so very much talent in this band and every tune shows it. David Lindley was a master musician and may he always rest in peace!!!
Smooth like a good bourbon I'm 64 and our music will still be around when all other will be back ground noise .
So true. I love a small glass of amador bourbon and classic rock at my man shop when I get home in the afternoon. I still have an LP player and Led Zeppelin and much more. I’ll always be old school like yourself. ✌🏻
AMEN brother no tunes like old tunes { and bourbon I'm a Knob Creek fan myself } 🤣
Good stuff!
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You got that right
Music is the closest thing we’ll ever get to having a time machine. This song brings me back to such an innocent time when I had absolutely no worries or cares in the world.
Yes, I feel the same way.
Great music the music today is trouble
Amazing music 🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼 Year of Dragon 6/3/2024🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉❤
Well said.
I like that comparison that makes a lot of sense to me
Every generation has its own music. This was mine, and in 2023 still is...
"everyone I know ,every where I go.people needs some reason to believe" those lyrics creates confidence.
I think this is the best road song ever recorded!!!
And you are blessed for this. You lived that beautiful time. ❤❤
So very true - my 27 year old granddaughter who listens to "Cool Jazz" has never even heard of Bob Dylan, nor has her 18 year old younger brother.
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In love with him for years, still no change
Same here.
Same.
Exception
It makes me wanna scream
Billbow on!
In 69 I was24 and now I am 79. I still love the music and will till I leave this earth. Thank God for old time rock and roll. There will never be a better sound.
You are still young kiddo. I was born in 72....life was magic...I knew the 60s because that was all that was on tv but then i also got to grow up with star wars the 80s and the 90s...I was born at the luckiest time.
You made me cry. Thank you stranger!
Old time R&R is Chuck, Elvis, etc.
Stu. You ever heard a song called “Her Strut” by Bob Seager? I think you will like it!
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This always reminds me of who I am.
I'm 63 man just listening to music brings me to tears. The memories.😢
I’m 63 years old too. My older brother taught me this song in the ‘70s. Never forgot it.
The old music does the same to me and I keep wondering why?
🤔 Is there something left undone or do I just miss the simplicity, recalling memories from our youth.
Yes, Me too. I had tickets for his show the only time that he came to Charleston, SC, but I was in a car accident the week before the show and couldn't go. Yes, I saved my tickets,
Me too my friend only I'm a 66 year old , young woman. Lol
Same
Running on empty a 20 year old Marine out of Marine Barracks Washington DC driving on that freeway into Virginia on an early Summer day. With the bright blue sky and sun, the whole world glowing that early summer green. The fresh warm air blowing on my face through the open window. Wearing my pressed uniform with that eagle, globe and anchor. I still remember that stretch of open road down that long slope seemed like I could see for a hundred miles. This song always takes me back to the 80’s. Everything was ahead of me and I was in a race to prove myself. Nothing was impossible and I had no fear with all the time in the world to get there. That’s where I am every time I hear this song. And I hope they play it at my funeral. Because I hope my love ones remember me the way this song reminds me of how I felt that day. Semper Fi
SF Brother! Spent two years at the Barracks in the late 80's. I remember this song on DC101 before a Friday Parade. Good times!
Semper Fi
Semper Fi, Quantico 87-89.
My late husband was 17 in '65, 21 in '69, just returning home from Vietnam. I used to hear this song at work and would think what a workhorse and warrior he was and think, "I need to play this song for Bruce whenever his 'time' comes." I played this song at his funeral. I hope your family plays it at your funeral, also. Semper Fi and thank you for your service. Marine veteran's widow.
God Bless You❤I still have the”45” record. I played it none stop bk then n still do 😊
Yes, in 65 I was 17 in 69 I was 21, still enjoying this music.
have you got a GUITAR ?
@@ronnieboucherthecrystalcraftsm Yeah
Same here
In 65 I was born, and I sure as heck am still enjoying the music in 24.
@@TheLaserstrike969 Me too, and I have a Guitar😆
Born in 69, I grew up hearing Jackson Browne, still love this song! ♥️
Always loved this song!!!
Born is 1962 and remember this great song as a 15 year old! Great times and great music!!!
'61
Baby boomers had some great music and throughout the 60s and 70s🎸🎤
@@randydunaway2590 your right we sure did have some great music!!!
I'm going to turn 66 at my next birthday; I'm old AF and starting to feel it in my very bones. But when I listen to this song, or "Take it Easy" with Glen Frey singing those beautiful, beautiful lyrics, for a few minutes, the decades drop away from me, and I feel the ghost of the 21 year old me, still there inside my memory, who first heard "Running on Empty" on a car radio in 1977. Thank you for this glorious music.
66 isn't old af 96 is old af. You're still young. Keep enjoying everything 👍👍
My sister you are not alone in feeling the years drop away listening the classic hits from our younger years
I'm about to turn 65....you expressed my thoughts exactly!
What he said.
I'll be 62 this month ... I feel ya !! ... The '70s were awesome!!
My daddy just passed away 2 weeks ago. My heart aches when I play this song because my daddy would pick me up in his Big grey Thunderbird when I was 6 year's old, put me on the arm rest seat in the middle, we would go to 7-11 & he would get a 6 pack of michelob beer, I would get a slurpee & he would crank up Jackson Brown "Running on Empty". I'm 47 years old now and I still cry like a little boy to be with daddy again in that car
I understand, I Truly do .
Sounds like my childhood...wouldn't trade it for anything!
...memories like that are hard to come by. His music takes me back to the best days of my life...sometimes it's hard to hold back the tears...
Sorry about your dad.
@@anthonyevans1891 thank you brother. That means a lot your words. Please take care and stay in touch my friend
My pap was a miller highlife drinker and a big fan of the drifters every now and then I buy a big bottle of high life and listen to some of their songs , usually "up on the roof" until I go all misty eyed. I feel your pain friend, truly.
There’ll never be music like this again!
This made me tear up
Nope
Totaly agree..Jackson Brown..Luv his Music
Thankfully, it was recorded so we can listen to it forever
Nope.
I am 64 and still rocking to this song. I remember when we had mini jukeboxes at the restaurants, spending a nickel for a song, and lighting up the entire restaurant with this song and many others from that same era. God, I totally miss those days.
It's 2024 I'm 70 i'm a DJ at our local radio station every time I'm there I play Running on Empty !!!!!
Cool!
Is your radio station online as well? Always cool to listen to local radio stations around the world
Thank you 🙏
@@katebarr4923 no it's not wish it was
Why?
I’m 70 still running on empty. ❤❤in 2024
62 and still running too😊
Such a great, timeless song even after all these years. We salute you, Jackson !
I always liked this song a lot. When my brother was in the hospital dying, this song came came on the radio when I was driving, in his truck, back to the hospital to spend the day/night at his bedside. He was truly running on empty, and he was a Jackson Browne fan. This great song is now tied forever in my heart to my dear brother. I still love it, but it makes me melancholy now.
What a beautiful tribute not only to your brother but to the song that brought us here. A song can hold something that helps us remember. Blessings as you remember your brother and walk on without him.
Wow this reminds me of my brother he passed 9 14 20 on complete emptiness he didn't speak last 30 days :(
But when I used to go to his place we would always play this RIP. let their memories always be alive and always feel the tingle when you hear this song that is them coming through 😊
@@dellk8198 Bless you, mate. Those are deep waters. Even in a comments string and even ever so slightly, burdens shared are better borne together.
I’m sorry for your loss. ❤️
@@th29inchbgyellowtaxi thanks 😊 he visits each day as a bluejay and gets some peanuts and seeds it warms my ❤️ heart!
Once a Jackson Browne fan...always a Jackson Browne fan. His music is timeless.
You bet 👍
Truth
I bought the album when it came out, all of 16 years old. Takes me back every time.
Fam since 71 buddy!!
Timeless baby!!
I’m a 21 year old girl who grew up on Jackson Browne. I’ve been lucky enough to see him 3 times now. I used to listen to him every night before bedtime when I was little just like my dad did when he was little too. One of the greatest and my favorites of all time
That too cool!
I grew up with the song stylings of Slim Whitman....
@RC-Flight Wow!!! That's so amazing Devilman!! Never heard a generic comment before
You arent a 21 year old girl. No 21 year female would use the term "girl" to describe themselves. A guy would.
SJP. Have you ever seen Fast Times and Ridgemont High? Has Jackson in it musically. It’s from 1982, but the movie still holds up in 2024. Let me know what you think
Classic. So blessed I was born during this creation of amazing music. No vulgar, no evilness, no huge media hype. Just music.
Indeed! Still holds its own.
Same here Alice. This era in music will never be repeated. We were bombarded with new hit songs from a variety of bands every day, to the point I took it for granted. Only in the last few decades have I realized what a special time it was and how grateful I am to have experienced it.
This still exists you just got to look for it you can't be stuck in the past that's a good and a bad thing
Amazing music 🎼🎼🎼🎼 Year of Dragon 6/3/2024/
OMG smorgasbord for our ears. we had
Rocked this on the way to high school, now I'm a grandpa and rocking this tonight.
keep rocking!! Help you stay young.
u still young mr wish u health and wealth
me to
Right on!
Me three
"Looking into their eyes, I see they're running too." Those lyrics define the face of my buddies with me in Vietnam... running too. Doing what needs to be done to survive! God Bless you my Brothers!
Thanks for being the type of American worth fighting for.
Millennial here and just want to say thank you for your service. Because you all went through the war and the draft, my generation was saved from ever having to worry about anything even close. You guys are heroes to many of us who just don't have the loudest voices to say "thank you."
God Bless all of you.
Welcome home, Brother.
@@jamesblunk7721 Semper Fi my Brother.
Saw Jackson Browne last night at the Palladium. He can still sing like he did when this song was on the charts. If you've never seen him, I urge you to experience a true Southern California legend.
best live show ever he sounds just as great live.
saw him in bayonne manilow remains the greatest but jackson has powercharism
I saw him in 1998 at a free concert here in Jacksonville Florida
I got to see him in the mid-1980s, second row center seats!
It was the best time I've ever had at a concert. My boyfriend bought those tickets for my birthday, and being an avid sewist, I made us both matching shirts with crazy neon print fabric that looked like an acid trip. I figured if we got separated in the crowd it would make it easy to find each other.😉
When Jackson played his song, "For a Rocker" he grinned and pointed at us when he got to the verse:
"I've got a shirt so unbelievably bright
I'm gonna dig it out and wear it tonight
For a rocker!"
🤯😝
That was when legendary guitarist, David Lindley, was with the band. He was a fantastic songwriter and performer in his own right, I love his solo albums (that's Lindley shown at :07).❤
Lindley died last year from complications of long covid he contacted covid in 2020. Feck covid! It also took John Prine from us, along with so many other loved ones.😭
Thank you for this clip . I miss those days when we could live with SOME happiness and LITTLE to worry about .
I’m 70 n this is still a great song
Wish we could all go back to 78 just for a week 😪
I still can't believe this is a live track. It's nearly perfect!
Nearly?? You mean TOTALLY!!
Yes! This live recording from way back in the 70's was perfrctly recorded. Flawless, audience noise is imperceptible when the performance begins.
I say this all the time about this song! It’s absolute perfection while being performed live…This is a rarity
This isn’t live. They just put the clapping in at the end. Right?
The older I get the more pertinent this wonderful song becomes, I've told my daughters to play this as loud as possible at my wake.
And I thought I was the only one who wanted this song played as loud as possible at my memorial and three times in succession. It’s my road song. I’ve worn out 2 cassette tape and am working on my second cd.
Gazza, when your time comes, may your memory be a blessing.
Well I hope you’re still with us but if not good song to go out with.
Wont be long now, at our age we are running on fumes... 😆😆😆
Amen!
Thats what I told my kids too
Fantastic !!!!! 🎵 🎶🎤
I was born in '65. Enjoying the music of these great musicians.
God bless the good old day's and the great music we had, I am an 80's man getting old but still listening to great music.
Days doesn't need an apostrophe. Why do people do this?
Yeah man! Those were the good ole days. We have the best MUSIC HISTORY!
the perfect song to run across the country for no particular reason...
Proud Child of The 70’s Great Life Great Music.
Ditto
If anyone thinks we're in better times now....thank GOD we have this music AS TESTIMONY THAT THERE WERE MUCHO BETTER TIMES IN THE PAST!!!
yes！！
Not if you were a woman , minority or gay or if your draft number was 25.
Not if you were in a car accident or breathing smog in LA .
@@Slowhand871 yep....for us Multi million Aires it was a FABULOUS TYME....!
@@Slowhand871...I'll take my chances tbh
As you get older, you start running on empty but you never forget the good Old days 🤣.
It’s sad young people now stay at home on the weekends. When I was a teen headed to our small town of 2000, I could hear all the traffic of my friends and most of the time tell who was who by their exhaust sound. (Cherry Bombs, thrush glass packs). Now after forty two years of marriage and 4 kids and 6 grandkids, I live 4 or 5 blocks from city hall. I can hear a pin drop on the weekends. No one riding around anymore. That’s how we hooked up, stopping a chick and “parking.” No cell phones, no social media.
Facts!
Would you rather go back to the 70's at your current age, or be young in this day and age?
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Best music ever. Makes me miss my husband. Died at 39. Been almost 19 years. 😪
Love for you and your husband
R.I.P
Teresa Kimberlin : I know the feeling. My wife died just over a year ago. Married for 37 years. Miss her everyday.
This is my road song
I'm sorry 😢
Absolutely hands down the best road song ever written.
I really think so too!
Im still running on empty 2024😢
Just bought a CD from JB
I'm 55, but I remember the days !
Life is tough Many people running on empty I am
Picked up a raven haired girl on my way to my first JB concert. Figured I would let her off in town - ended up taking her to the show and spent the entire time just watching her. Many moons later, this is top of our driving tunes list - Linda my love, you STILL take my breath away!
❤ June 2024 here. Thanks for the memories and for the big smile I had when I heard the audience applause. 🎉
Great song takes me back to good times.
My dad passed away in 2020 only 51 years old and he talked about how this song reminded him of his dad. My grandfather was exactly 17 in 1965 so this song always made my dad think about his dad now this song makes me think of generations of my family
This song brings me memories of the seventies like no one. The guitars, piano and Jackson voice are the distilled spirit of that decade. Love it.
Yess.. i will have the rest of his vinyl. Im 60, retired military..now back into music. I love and admire Mr. Browne. Thank you for the decades of of of. Great soul liffing music.
That line, you say im not your kind, but you dont even know your mine, reminds me of my husband eho chased me until I gave in, this was married 41 yrs when he unexpectedly passed in 2023, glad I didnt lose that number! 🥺❤️
I thought the singer said, you know you really tempt me, the way you look so fine....I'd love to stick around but I'm running behind, I don't really know what I'm hoping to find!!!!😂❤😊
I remember at one of his shows he asked the crowd for a request one lady screamed "BROWN EYED GIRL!!" a man in the back screamed "YOU DUMB BROAD THAT'S VAN MORRISON" Jackson comes out and says "go easy on her man" then preceded to play brown eyed girl note for note it was awesome!!
Great story... a classy act from a classy cat!
I shouted out 'Rosie' for him to play at one of his shows and he kind of giggled at me and said that guys usually asked to hear that one. I didn't know why at the time but found out pretty quick afterwards. He played it for me anyway and it's a beautiful song - hidden meaning or not ;)
*THAT'S
@@mikehunt3060 my bad was in the moment, hope you're***! Relived 😉
@@mikehunt3060 BAT'S
One man, one guitar, and my jaw on the floor when he hits that chorus. What an epic tallent
"I don't know when that road turned onto the road I'm on." One of the best lines ever!
"I look around for the friends I used to turn to to pull me through; looking into their eyes I see them running, too." Wow.
Hid lines in Take it Easy are also equally totooable
Totally agree
I don’t either, but I know it’s there
This is a song you rarely request but when it comes on you never change the station .
My brother and I were in the audience when those Red Rocks shots were taken in 19. It rained all day so they postponed the show to the following day but around 300 people showed up anyway not having heard about the cancellation so Jackson came out and played probably a half a set. It was fantastic. He was chatting with everyone in the crowd and as you can see, the weather broke and it was beautiful. It was my first visit to The Rocks so I was in awe of everything. Jackson was so down to earth and personable - just a real class act. The next night we came back for the full show. Two days I will never forget.
Far-out..I seen Jackson too. He'll tell a story while he's tuning up I thought he wasn't going to get in tune. So he kept on talking.......
Oh here I go again at 74 ...still playing thus song every night.. 😢😅😊
God bless you and I hope you are healthy and well!
I'm 73 and I play almost every day.
Would you rather go back to the 70's at your current age, or be young in this day and age?
I am 83 and still listen and love this man it is good for my soul
Im 57 now my mother had this album and just takes me back to rhe good old days of 1977 those were the days 💯 love mr Jackson's lunch pail six million dollar man 😁😁😁😁✌️✌️✌️✌️
❤❤❤me too.
Damn I loved the 70’s...the music and a much simpler time.
I feel that way about the '50s ...
I came up in the 70's, so much great music, life was simpler then, even tho we were young. We had full intentions of bringing world peace, and could not possibly understand why there was "war"...As a whole, we didnt ask for much - we loved our music and each other....but as Bob Segar sang, 'wish I didnt know now what I didnt know then'... We grew up, and things changed drastically, but my heart, soul, and music AND THE 70's live on and always will....
What part if the 70s was simpler, the early 70s with the Vietnam war or the end of the 70s with the "gay cancer", ie AIDS, emerging?
@@helenholt1161 and the hijackings, war in the middle east, troubles in N.I., hyper-inflation, etc. etc.
It wasn't simpler...But I prefer the music.
2024 I'm 49 and running on empty .. but still running...❤
❤love yu❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
I'm 59. Same thing here 👍.
I'm 58 I'm sprinting kid
Amen. I'm 51. I feel ya. Literally ❤️
OMG. I love Jackson!
Hey there! How are you today? Nice to meet you here.
Anch'io cara amo jak
"Gotta do what you can just to keep your love alive." Try not to confuse it with what you do to survive." My absolute favorite lines!
Hello Glenda...
cunfuse
Thanks for pointing that out! 2022 A.D. !
Excellent! "Don't confront me with my failures, I had not forgotten them" from These Days is the lyric that I'm living by .....especially lately.
Glenda so many of Jackson browne's lyrics ranks so true to me he was always my all-time favorite singer
Seems like yesterday I was 21 ....a lot older now and think a lot...laugh... cry....searching for I don't know ....man this song is a dose of reality .....God bless whoever reads this..even if you don't believe ....still
I know what you mean. I'm the same or very similar. Especially with the searching thing. I don't feel like anything is fulfilling anymore. There's no peace of mind inside. God bless you too.
your name here is telling... just gotta keep runnin man, keep searching, even if you don't know what you're hoping to find...
MeMyself&I MeMyself&I agree🌸
God bless!
what a great quote
Dude reminded me of my Brother ❤❤❤ god bless
@JaneBeauchaine-lz3lk. Hello, how are you doing it's nice meeting you here
Brings back memories. Wonderful..
I think anyone that works hard is always running on empty 🙏🏼
Running on empty, emotionally, spiritually, drives me to work hard. At first as a distraction, but then, with positivity, as a venue and pathway to a renewed emotional and spiritual foothold. Life is hard ... what are we gonna do?
You are 100 percent spot on.
Positivity is the key to anything. Negativity makes a job 100x harder
Here’s the thing about this song. It’s really about being a musician. So, you get to do what you love. But then it becomes a job or a grind. Or it can be seedy, with people ripping you off etc. (A loss of innocence. Like learning a magic trick takes away the “magic”) Even your favourite songs don’t become your favourites after you have to play them every night for hundreds of nights. “You try to keep your love alive… try not to confuse with what you do to survive.” Then, life hits, marriage, pregnancy, health issues, money needs, alcoholism etc, and you can end up on a path you have no idea how you got to, (maybe doing another line of work etc) So it’s kinda a damned if you do, damned if you don’t situation. (Stay in it until you end up hating it, or get out and miss the old times) It’s the road not taken syndrome. But that’s life. But that’s why it’s a sad song. Peace
Great old song. It was definitely a different time and place in America.
65 I was 17 and always loved this song now I’m 77 and it still moves me!
I saw Jackson Browne last night in Melbourne. He’s still awesome at 75
Jackson Brown is an amazing musician ❤️ How lucky we are to experience him in our lifetime! Many memories listening to his music ❤️ I am 71 this year.
@cynthiaray6474 Hello, how are you doing it's nice meeting you here
@@cynthiaray6474 Thank you very much, where are you writing from?
@@cynthiaray6474 That's nice, how long have you been a fan of mine?
@@cynthiaray6474 Thank you very much, I appreciate it. So what's your favourite song of mine?
@@cynthiaray6474 That's some great choices, have you been to any of my concerts
For some reason, this song has never gotten the airplay and extended airplay it deserves. But that’s why I have never gotten tired of it. I still get excited if I hear it buying groceries, or when I have a craving for it, and dial it up on UA-cam. It does make me sad. The passage of time. Being a musician, with my whole family being them as well. Travelling across the country, playing in bands. Then wondering how I got on the road I am on. (Not doing music anymore etc) But we WERE just trying to get you to smile before you leave. 😎
I was LUCKY to be a guest at my friend Donna’s birthday party where Jackson Browne played a private concert!! Jackson was AMAZING!! Telling stories and just being a down to earth guy!! What a night!! 💥
Lucky you. That's awesome.
WOW! Just WOW!👍✌️
Cool beans!
Lucky you. Wish I was there !
I can tell he has a great vocabulary.
This song is well written, it takes me back to when life was more of a team effort rather than Dog -Eat-Dog. I remember neighbors coming over sitting on the front porch listening to WMMS Home of the Buzzard in Cleveland, those were great times!
I now am an advocate for trying to bring love and unity back to our society. Thank you Jackson Brown for the energy bump! Cheers to all!
You still can find it, but only in the country.
Demographics are shifting rapidly, you cant get back societal trust, unfortunatley
@@woopass2010 I hope you're incorrect, though your sentiment is the greater view. I personally believe that the root of all flames were exhibiting stem from the change of having a dedicated parent at home, or more generally speaking, our lack of parenting.
I had always thought that such was the very root of all problems until I began trying to think of a resolution "how do you tell a society we're lacking parenting, or tell them how important it is, it being the most important role on our planet. White I was thinking on this, President Trump was coming to my neighborhood and he said my answer "we've got to get God back in our lives". From this statement came my new goal.
Thanks for your reply!
@GlennKitchen I wish I was wrong but unless you live in a small town where you know everybody and everybody shares the same culture and ideas its hard to cooperate, look at the big cities you can't even walk around at night without getting robbed or raped, why? Because this isn't the same country as it used to be, both racially and culturally, moving from a smaller town to a bigger city taught me that real quick
@@woopass2010 But again, where does foul behavior come from? When I was in Middle School the worst happening was a student getting caught smoking a cigarette, the only greater event was being caught smoking a joint. Now the worst is shooting up your classmates, your teacher then heading home and taking out your parents. This change comes from a devaluing of life. Where does this come from? From the absence of love a child requires in rearing.
Further, I do agree with you on the big city affect and I believe it's more about those who choose the big city then it is the size of the city. It's all about distractions from the true essence of life with all the hustle and hustle, night life and all.
Great speaking with you! Cheers and may our lives be like the Small Town (John Cougar Melloncamp)
Takes me back to carefree days hanging at Lake Shawnee throwing Frisbee and showing off ones car on those summer days late 70s.
Im 59 and I used to run home from high school to get my transistor radio. The radio station always seemed to play it just after 3pm. I love it, and it does bring back memories ❤
65 i was 17, 69 i was 21. Best lyrics ever. Put your time stamp on moments that mattered to you. AMAZING!
This beautiful music still has so much meaning behind it. Thank uou the late JACKSON BROWNE. YOU MUSIC WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED THOUGH YOU FANS. BROUGHT BACK SO MANY GREAT MEMORIES OF OUR YOUTH. TODAYS KIDS WILL NEVER UNDERSTAND WHAT WE HAD IN THE 80'S. LIFE WAS SO OPEN AND LIMITLESS. LOVE YOU MR JACKSON BROWNE.
He's still living and making music.
Always love Jackson Browne, I've seen him twice. 65 I was born in 69 I was 4
I can't even remember how many times, I've seen him... it's never enough! I love my Jackson!
I'm from So CA and graduated in 86' but play golf with a guy that was class of 76' at Sunny Hills HS. Jackson Browne also went to Sunny Hills HS, class of 66'. I used to hear this tune, and where he's say "In 65 I was 17""and I'd swap it for in 85' I was 17. Not a huge fan but can totally appreciate his musicianship, and looking back now at all of the great acts from the 70's it amazes me how if you view the music as a whole from say 1967-1980 it's like a big puzzle where the pieces fit perfectly because every group had their specific genre and nitch.
Actually that would make a great jigsaw puzzle if the pieces came together to show all of those great bands!
Wow....this is so nostalgic! I was in my first year of college and experiencing my first taste of adult freedom when this song came out....I remember driving around Boulder, CO listening to this blasting on the radio!
Summer of 79 I was 16. Got my driver's license and watched the road rushing under my wheels with my newfound freedom and Jackson Browne playing loudly on my stereo.
My story exactly. Right down to the year.
@@ylekiote99999 very cool! So you know exactly what I was feeling. How are you doing now?
@@theresajb6463 Coming on to the summer of 2021 and I moved from Canada to Mexico 4 months ago. New found freedom once again. Raised my children , retired and I am living the life:).
@@ylekiote99999 nice! Good for you! We're thinking of doing the exact same thing. Are you in an area where there are expats?
@@ylekiote99999 sorry. Just realized you said you moved from Canada, not US. Apologies.
RIP David Lindley. You made it look so easy. Thanks for sharing your gift of music.
Love this song! One of the greatest that takes me back to the good old days ❤
One of the greatest rock and roll songs ever written. And the story of my life...
The music of my youth... Damn if I didn't have the greatest sound track of growing up!!!! Take me back to when I was on top of the world. Now in my 60's and this take me back to time where life was so easy..
Ditto @Brianbrown3482
Brings back memories my childhood. ❤
a timeless classic
This song has no meaning: it’s a feeling of melancholy joy. We need more of them.
Theres quite a few bands like that😃 and yes, more is always good 👍
It means everything.
Not my comment, but I loved this person's understanding of it...
"This is from the perspective of an entertainer, a rock star. Starting early in life with no plan and only a dream, he's followed that dream and now he's not so sure that there'll be anything left for him when it ends.
When he says, "If it takes all night, that'll be all right/If I can get you to smile before I leave," he's speaking to his audience. He still loves the life on the road, in fact he calls the road his own, he just doesn't have any control or foreknowlege of where it's all heading.
He's getting older, remembering all the relationships that could've been, and he's realizing the futility of chasing a dream of youth("running into the sun","running blind") when everyone around him seems to be moving past that ("running behind").
Very touching, sung with lots of emotion, definitely a song that was written by Jackson Browne for Jackson Browne, and as such its honesty and intensity shines through" ballzofsnoon April 26, 2002
@@Philosopearl Thank you friend
Jackson Browne, such a cutie! A great song and singer, too.😄❤️
In 69 I was 19 still love this music and always will , running on empty
What a masterpiece! I was born on 3-26-1987 but I love these old masterpieces. I'm a young guy with an old soul. This is one of my faves.🌹🔥🌹🔥🌹🔥🌹🔥🌹🔥🌹🔥🌹🔥🌹🔥🌹🔥🌹🔥🌹🔥🌹🔥🌹🔥🌹🔥🌹🔥🌹🔥🌹🔥🌹🔥🌹🔥🌹🔥🌹🔥🌹🔥🌹🔥🌹🔥🌹🔥🌹🔥🌹🔥🌹🔥
I was the same as you my friend. When I was your age (and a lot earlier, actually) I could listen to lyrics and understand the magnificent wisdom in them. Hendrix, CCR, Janis, the Byrds, Airplane, Starship, Grateful Dead, etc. etc. etc.
You have a wonderful gift and you should use it to empathize with others. Love is the only way.
Another masterpiece - Eagles - Take it to the limit.....
Proud some of our newer generation appreciates great music. ✌🏻 Classic rock will never die, unlike artist from the late ‘80’s on that didn’t have the talent to stay. 3 doors down are an exception :). They are a great band, but that’s just my opinion. Had 4rth row center seats in Tupelo, MS to see them. Dang good show!
Rest in Peace, David Lindley, Thank you for all of your great music!
If I could only go back to the 70s, we had the best music, great singer/song writers. Jackson Browne and Don Henley are my fav's.......
My teen years, wouldn’t trade ‘em for anything.
@@bruceglock7260 I was a depressed wreck experimenting with drugs....when I look back, I had it all and didn't know it. I'm not nostalgic and I don't care to go back to my ways, I'm content knowing, while I didn't realize it then, back in the day was amazing.
Some of my greatest memories love you AMERICA
Thank you UA-cam 😊
@@bonnienadinenewman lucky to still be alive, you had to be there to know true happiness
Yeah baby !!!! I fell in love with this song playing back in 79!!!!!!! God !!!!! This guys music is forever
I was born in 69 and grew up listening to Jackson, Eddie Money, Guess Who, Eagles, Wings, Bob Seeger, Beatles, Stones, Van Halen, Elton John, Billy Joel, Clapton, Boston, Aerosmith, Willie Nelson, BB King, Heart, Queen, Genesis, REO Speedwagon, CCR, Skynyrd, Bad Company, Allman Brothers, Buddy Guy, Foreigner, Stevie Ray Vaughan, ZZ Top, America, Little River Band, Styx, AC⚡DC, Kansas, Journey, Supertramp, Pink Floyd, and so much more great music.
My parents were obviously big music fans of the 60s and 70s and it definitely rubbed off on me.
Like Bob Seager said "Today's music ain't got the same soul"
So Glad to be early Gen-X.
God Bless Everyone!
love U
@@custosnocte1528 bravo bravp!
Freely edit, correct spelling for is Bob Seger
Back again and still listening and admiring Jackson and his crew. I still believe this was one under rated band. There was so very much talent in this band and every tune shows it. David Lindley was a master musician and may he always rest in peace!!!
I want three songs played at the celebration of my life, and this is one of them.
Bee Gees
What a song! This one works 500 years from now.
Masterpiece
Love music 🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼
Went on a weeklong trip with my best friends and their parents. This song played on the way there. I miss those friends so much. ❤Jodi and Jeff.
A true classic.
PHENOMENAL ARTIST ‼️‼️👍👍❤️❤️
This song penetrates into the very center of my heart and makes time stop, it's the most unique bizarre feeling
Totally agree.
Jackson has always had this effect on me!
Totally feel the same way.....
This is just one of those songs I’ll never get tired of. This whole album is a masterpiece.