Cassettes, 8-tracks, CB's, truckers, magazines, Richard Pryor on video. This is just sooo 70's. What an awesome song that captures these vibes. What a great time to be alive.
Song was an 'S', just for the lyrics alone. The level of artistry poured into a song like this, somewhere around the mid-90s, almost totally vanished from modern music.
I didn’t think he sung it on the record, only on live shows. I remember having the album. And I thought Maurice Williams, the guy who wrote it, was the singer. But it’s been a long time ago. So I could be wrong.
He lived below the Eagles in their garage with his piano. They said listening to him work on his music through the floorboards, taught them how to write.
Something you may not have caught in this song: It is the start of an encore. The band has left, after a few minutes Jackson Browne comes back and starts this song alone. The rest of the band comes back one at a time, adding their instrument to the song until they are all back.
Guys, this whole album is a masterpiece, and should be listened to start to finish. For those of us who were around in 77, it was a case of the stars aligning, and the world stopping for a brief glimpse of perfection. Easily one of my favorite live albums of all time. Great song writing and musicianship.
Not sure it was nominated for LP of the year in 1979. Nor would he have had a chance. I used to write articles for my HS paper and I followed that stuff for a while. 1979 = "Breakfast in America", "Minute by Minute", "52nd-Street", "Night of the Living Dreggs". I do think that JB was nominated for his performance in 1979, not sure what song it was. LP award was Billy Joel's "52nd-Street" and the best artist was "Minute by Minute" by the Doobie Brothers, which I think set a record for grammy nominations and maybe even wins. 1977 was Browne's big year, with multiple nominations for the great "Runnin' on Empty" LP ... what a monster that was? 😀
If you do any more Jackson Brown, you really should check out "The Pretender." An incredibly well written song with great lyrics. "Out into the cool of the evening strolls the Pretender. He knows that all his hopes and dreams begin and end there. "
The Pretender album does not get enough respect. The song The Pretender is a great song. People tend to skip that album and move on to the Running on Empty album. Every song on The Prentender is worth listening to, truly not a bad song.
If you watch the documentary on the Eagles, Glen Frey credits Jackson Brown's work ethic for educating the Eagles on how not to "Phone it in" in terms of song writing and tweaking everything to perfection. He was stunned at how much work Jackson spent on each song to get every word and note precisely correct, and they had to raise their own game.
That "Great Voice" is the voice of one the greatest background vocalist of all time; Rosemary Butler. In addition to working with Jackson Browne on tour and in the studio, she has worked with Bonnie Raitt, Springsteen, Tom Petty, Linda Ronstadt, James Taylor, The Eagles, Bob Seger, Carole King and just about every other great music act from Billy Joel to Sir Paul McCartney.
Thank you, I knew that I knew her name, but of course forgot. I may have momentarily forgotten her name… but will NEVER forget her voice & the way she delivered that line! And it’s David Lindley repeating Butler’s line in that incredible falsetto (with Vibrato!!) there are times when I’ll just listen to this on a loop for an hour or two.
@@irishgrl Nope. The Stone's long time female "alpha" background singer was Lisa Fischer. Lisa and Rosemary were generally considered equals in the business. A band wouldn't need or hire both of them. Also, Lisa quit touring with the Stones as of 2015 and is working as a solo act.
Sniff, you found a sweet component of my young adulthood. This was typically the closing song and everyone waited for it. This entire album is genius. Rosemary Butler is the female backing vocal and David Lindley has played fiddle, slide, etc. with Mr. Browne for decades. They were perfectly in simpatico musically. Sadly, Mr. Lindley has passed on. Jackson Browne has been my pretend boyfriend forever . . .
prolly should have hung out in a certain restaurant in Santa Barbara in the mid 90's then - he was there almost every night..or every night I went anyway@@norwegiantj
Jackson Browne has been my mom’s pretend boyfriend forever too. She has long told a story about being invited backstage but not going because she was pregnant at the time. I have no idea if it is true and she has dementia now, which has made her an even more unreliable reporter of facts. What I do know is that she dances while listening to Jackson Browne several times a day every day. I grew up on a steady diet of what we in GenX call classic rock, but there is no other artist where I can sing four of their albums word for word, which just proves what a devoted fan she was. Thanks for your comment. It really brought a smile and a tear. I love Jackson Browne for the joy, connection, and artistry he has given my mom and the rest of us. PS - I won’t make my mom jealous by telling her he was also your pretend boyfriend. It can be our secret.
Hey guys, you gotta watch the live video of this! The steel slide player does the falsetto in Stay. With humor. It’s a kick to-watch the whole band. Top studio musicians here; Leland Sklar on bass; Russ Kunkel on drums, Danny Kortchmar on guitar. First-call guys.
I saw Jackson Brown on this tour. This was their encore, which turned into a whole nother set. The album is a concept album about being on the road. This song makes me tear up every time even 45 years after hearing it for the first time late one night working in the kitchen at Arbys. It captures the band's experience so well.
Jackson Browne is one of the greatest singer/songwriters ever. His best hits include: "On The Boulevard", "Running On Empty", "In The Shape Of A Heart", "Tender Is The Night", "That Girl Could Sing", "You Love The Thunder", "Hold On, Hold Out", "Before The Deluge", "Rock Me On The Water", "Here Come Those Tears Again". And his greatest songwriting achievement, "The Pretender".
Imma vote for this one. Always been his best. The live, the audience, the energy. Can't be matched. JB's best. (This album featured the legendary session bass player Leland Sklar.) And a couple of these songs on this album were recorded in my home town.
I separated so many seeds on this album cover in my early twenties. A lot of great memories (those that I can remember). Great reaction, guys. "Stay" was a homage to Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons. This whole album was a masterpiece; just one more from music's golden age. Those of us old enough to know what an eight track is will agree. ✌️and hair grease.
Sorry but Jackson Browne did not write "Take it Easy". He did buy it from a friend of mine who did write it, so Jackson owns it and he does write good stuff. When words or music are credited, if it says by someone they wrote it but if it just has the name without the 'by' it means they own the rights.
Jackson Browne's album 'LATE FOR THE SKIY' is considered his masterpiece album. You should give it a play or do the entire thing on Patron. It's loaded with his genius lyrics and playing. I've had that album since the day it came out in 1974, and I'm 74 now and still, play it often.
A very good album and I listen to it often. But my personal favorite is The Pretender album. I've owned it on vinyl, 8-track,,CD, and now digitally. The day I bought it, I had gone to the record store to buy "that album with Redneck Friend" (For Everyman), but they didn't have it in stock. So I decided to get The Pretender which I had never heard before. I went out and popped it into my 8-track player in my car, and it didn't come out for about 5 weeks. I just couldn't get enough of it. Out of every album I've ever heard, it is by far the one that I have selected and played the most often.
I have been recommending Late for the Sky as a great choice for a Patreon album for a long time now. Maybe their appreciation of this song can improve the chances they will get it a go. One of my all time favorite albums!❤
These two songs should always be bookended, and should always be played back-to-back, and never be played separately. Oh, and, RIP David Lindley(he hit the high notes on Stay).
Jackson Browne has been one of my all time favorites since the 1970s. I am going to see him in concert for the 5th time in my life on October 8, 2023. The Pretender, These Days (with variations on lyrics) , Late for the Sky, Shape of a Heart, Here Come Those Tears Again. THIS is the One More Song. At the end he says, "I'd like to thank you all".
Shape of a Heart is a fantastic song. Especially when you think of the tragic end to his marriage. I was in college when the album Hold Out was released. I went on a long road trip with only that cassette for tunes. Though not considered his best work, I still love each and every song. It is the soundtrack of my freshman year!
I remember seeing Jackson Browne live in the mid 80's and I'm pretty sure he closed out with these two songs. We were all waiting for them and he didn't disappoint. Glad you guys appreciated them so much. The whole Running on Empty album is excellent.
When it comes to American song writers Jackson Browne has always been in the top notch. Before the Deluge, and The Pretender two greats. Many, many others: Here Comes those Tears Again, These Days and Fountain of Sorrow.
Maryland transplant living in Clearwater area. Attended this show at Merryweather Post Pavilion in Columbia Md. Unbelievable venue, had the pleasure of seeing Zepplin there, they were actually the opening act for the Who. We were very fortunate during those times. Saw Allman Bros, Duane’s last concert. Also had the pleasure of Little Feat waiting for Columbus live recordings, I could go on and on. 73 years old and I’m still all about ✌️❤
Browne truly works at his craft. In his autobiography, Neil Young writes of sharing a house in his early days in California with Browne, and hearing Browne working away on the piano for hours and hours on what became "Doctor My Eyes."
@@judypratt2868 I read the Neil Young book, and he wrote what I posted. Frye may have said something similar too. Only proves the point of Browne being known as working long and hard on his songwriting craft.
There is a video of them doing this live where you get to see Rosemary Butler (the first solo chorus singer) and David Lindley (the falsetto singer) doing their parts that you only get to hear on the album cut. Jackson had an absolutely stellar live band and this closes with them all jamming and taking turns soloing.
Phoebe Snow wrote the song "The Poetry Man" as a tribute to Jackson Browne. I mistakenly listed Minnie Riperton as the artist. Thanks for the correction robmorrison1043. "Rock Me on the Water" is another great song you should give a listen. My late wife loved "Ready or Not" and as a lighthearted song about unexpected parenthood it’s worth a listen.
This was the encore song. It was such a perfect encore song. Everyone knew it was coming because he hadn’t sang it yet. The crowd went crazy when I saw him live in ‘77. The voices toward the end were random people in his team.
When you hear Jackson Browne sing "When you come for my piano" @ 4:25 the crowd starts cheering - He brings all the roadies come up on stage behind the band
Every word was perfectly placed and told a story. I was THERE! I was watching the roadies tear down, I was on the road, I was missing my family, I was in the hotel. I was there watching a band that loves their fans and want to play. Immaculate.
My favourite album of all time "late for the sky " must've heard it a thousand times and will never get bored with it. Got it for my 12th birthday. I've seen jackson browne in concert 24 times. Can't wait to make it at least 25. Hoping he'll come back to England very soon
I saw Warren Zevon live. He played his show and the audience really showed him appreciation. The show was obviously over but he sat down at his piano by himself and played "Hasten Down the Wind" for the audience. The artists really mean it when they say the time to play is too short.
I think this might actually be my all time favorite song. And I hadn't heard this until after I fell in love with Maurice Williams original stay. And this one is so great and expands on that amazing song
Very few of us will ever know the agony or the ecstacy of a bands life on the road. This gives us a glimpse, and does it with grace. Thank you Mr. Browne.
Thank you for tking another look at Jackson Browne. I'm glad you liked it. This song is another one of his crowd pleasers. I would love for you guysto take a listen to one of his very contemplative songs. Suggestions include "Late for the Sky" from the album of the same name, "Sky Blue and Black" from I'm Alive, "Sing my Songs to Me/Everyman" from Everyman.
Just discovered the Wikipedia entry for the album tells where each song was recorded, down to the room number of a Holiday Inn. The Load Out" and "Stay" were both live.☮💜
'Out into the cool of the evening strolls the pretender. He knows that all his hopes and dreams begin and end there'.... Great reaction, guys. His song The Pretender is a must!!
I just went to see Billy idol on the day after my 26th bday. August 28th. And he spent a lot of time thanking the crowd. Saying that he gets to live such a great and fun life. Doing his favorite thing, performing. And it wouldn't be possible without the fans that come to see him. He was so grateful. Amazing concert
You guys didn't disappoint. Getting to know you over the years, I was sure you guys would enjoy this. Wasn't 100% sure you'd get all the references, as some are very dated - "And we got truckers on the C.B., And we got Richard Pryor on the video." Do you know who Richard Pryor is, or a CB radio? Very 70's references...🙂
Another great Jackson Browne: "Fountain of Sorrow." Also take note, "She's a Mystery to Me," performed by Roy Orbison and composed by Bono and the Edge. A real peak for all concerned!
What a GREAT song. I always liked it, but watching you guys made me remember how cool it was to hear the first time. Great story telling. Thanks for giving Jackson another chance. An S reaction by you guys, just needed an S rating.
Saw Jackson decades ago in Santa Barbara .. warm up before going on tour .. Don and Glenn of the Eagles lived under him early on said they learned how to write songs listening to him upstairs !
This was the closer, the one more song. Always chose the concert package every summer at Merriweather Post Pavilion in MD to include Jackson Browne. He never failed to deliver each and every time. Thanks for playing this. It really takes me back.
My understanding is that THIS recording was done in Merriweather Post. (Obviously, I might be wrong, but that is what I heard.) I lived in Columbia from 1997 to 2005, and went to concerts there several times.
The late great Glenn Frye was once Jackson Browne's upstairs neighbor. Frye said that Brown drove him crazy with his incessant playing. Frye could hear every note that Browne sang and played as he was writing Doctor My Eyes and other songs for his debut album. He said that Browne would play a few chords and sing a few melody notes, over and over for hours if necessary, until he was satisfied with each section. Browne would pause for several minutes, and Frye could hear a tea kettle whistling. Then, Browne would return to his piano and begin working on the next section of the song for another long period of time. He was taking his sweet time and didn't seem to care how long it took to finish writing a song. Although, it drove him crazy. Frye also remarked that it helped him as a songwriter to hear Browne's very meticulous, detailed method of creating songs and building them piece by piece from the ground up. Frye had already written some of his own songs. This period was before the Eagles debut album came out. But, for Frye, this was kind of a light bulb moment, hearing how a good songwriter crafted his songs with a dedicated plan and a purpose.
@mikedineen7857 My version of the story must have been misquoted. I just read other versions of the story, and Frey didn't actually name the song. Maybe he was referring to hearing Jackson's writing process on several several songs.
Jackson is my unrequited love, he just doesn’t know it lol. Thanks for appreciating his work on this, the entire album is really cool albeit filled with 70’s drug enjoyment. I’m so glad he made it through. ❤
I saw Jackson Browne live in London when I was a teenager. The show was so amazing I went home and sold a large chunk of my record collection so I could return the next night for a repeat performance.
A&A, you'll love his "The Pretender"" and "Somebody's Baby" !!!! edit - Rosemary Butler with the amazing co-vocals on "Stay" !! David Lindley with the falsetto part on "Stay"!!
also Rosemary was a huge part of "Running On Empty." She had the pipes just a few yrs ago when they had that reunion withe Lee Sklar and the rest of the og crew.
Wish you guys could remember a time when there was time just to listen to this song. When there were only 3 channels on TV, so there was usually no reason to watch. When you listened to the radio for all the latest news and music. No MTV, just an old car stereo with a booster and some amped up speakers. No cell phones, so the people beside you were the only ones to talk to. And you listened to this song because it was the only sound on a teenage night, besides the crickets and the wind in the trees. Much love (from the 70s).
One of the most audicous ideas in the history of rock and roll. A concept album about life on the road as a touring band recorded on the road as a touring band. Some songs were recorded live in concerts. Some songs were recorded live during soundchecks. Some songs were recorded on the tour bus and some songs were recorded in the motel rooms they stayed in while on tour. Even more audicous, it worked. Also a wickedly cool album cover with the drum set set up in the middle of the highway.
I always get goose bumps listening to these songs. Even better when you see him person. Had front row seats at one of his concerts about four years ago. Great show! He's a class act.
Still one of the GREAT rock albums. This song gets my eyes misty and brings goosebumps to my arms and neck every. . .single. . .time for 46 years. Still have this original vinyl album from '77. Browne is a killer singer/songwriter. (Or is it the other way around?)
Yes indeed....my high school years. Hearing this amazing gem more than 40 years later, it kinda brings a tear to my eye....and, yeah, I remembered every single lyric. The treasured memories of my younger days in the 1970s are PRICELESS and I wouldn't trade them for ANYTHING. 😃
"the pretender" is another great Jackson Browne song, along with "these days" and "sing my songs to me/for everyman"!!! also the live video of this is so much fun!
As a Stagehand for over 20 years this song is one of the best and everything is true working made me appreciate going to show more when I don’t work them knowing all the work that happen behind the scene when the show is happening.
Cassettes, 8-tracks, CB's, truckers, magazines, Richard Pryor on video. This is just sooo 70's. What an awesome song that captures these vibes. What a great time to be alive.
Amen Brother
I say that tour in 78 at the Santa Barbara County Bowl. So much fun. Great music
Song was an 'S', just for the lyrics alone. The level of artistry poured into a song like this, somewhere around the mid-90s, almost totally vanished from modern music.
My childhood *sniffles*
Yes it was!
RIP David Lindley, Jackson's sidekick for decades. Playing the slide and singing the high part on Stay
Yes he was good. Saw him in his own band opening for Joe Walsh and also playing in Jackson Brownes band.
Everyone needs to hear "El Rayo X" and "Win This Record", from Mr. Lindley.@@bradsense7431
Lindley's Mercury Blues was pretty tight, too.
I didn’t think he sung it on the record, only on live shows. I remember having the album. And I thought Maurice Williams, the guy who wrote it, was the singer. But it’s been a long time ago. So I could be wrong.
@@larryjohnston929 These 2 songs were live. Recorded at Merriweather Post Pavillion in Landover MD.
This recording is an incredible time capsule of the '70s. I wish I were back there so much.
You ain't the only one, Bro...
He lived below the Eagles in their garage with his piano. They said listening to him work on his music through the floorboards, taught them how to write.
He and Glenn Frye wrote many songs together including "Take it Easy"
@jonathanbirch2022 where else would it me?
I could hear it
Something you may not have caught in this song: It is the start of an encore. The band has left, after a few minutes Jackson Browne comes back and starts this song alone. The rest of the band comes back one at a time, adding their instrument to the song until they are all back.
Super interesting
The inimitable David Lindley on pedal steel guitar, and on the falsetto on the "Stay" section. (Not the female voice). RIP David. Thanks guys.
Got to see David Lindley a couple of times what an amazing artist.
Lindley had an incredible voice. Did he sing elsewhere?
This is one of those 'play the whole album and don't touch it' records. It's live and it's EXCELLENT. Do it.
Strong cosign on this, not just a great album but an incredible song cycle that should be heard from beginning to end.
agreed.
Absolutely.
One of the truly great “live” albums to come out in the 70’s.
YEP
Guys, this whole album is a masterpiece, and should be listened to start to finish. For those of us who were around in 77, it was a case of the stars aligning, and the world stopping for a brief glimpse of perfection. Easily one of my favorite live albums of all time. Great song writing and musicianship.
It pulls at the old heart strings like few others.
Class of '77 here, we had the best music. Ever.
@@nancy9478 '77 here as well Nancy and so true about the music
So was the live concert
This album was nominated for two Grammys in 1979, including Album of the Year -- which, personally, I think it should've won. Masterpiece.
Not sure it was nominated for LP of the year in 1979. Nor would he have had a chance. I used to write articles for my HS paper and I followed that stuff for a while. 1979 = "Breakfast in America", "Minute by Minute", "52nd-Street", "Night of the Living Dreggs". I do think that JB was nominated for his performance in 1979, not sure what song it was. LP award was Billy Joel's "52nd-Street" and the best artist was "Minute by Minute" by the Doobie Brothers, which I think set a record for grammy nominations and maybe even wins. 1977 was Browne's big year, with multiple nominations for the great "Runnin' on Empty" LP ... what a monster that was? 😀
If you do any more Jackson Brown, you really should check out "The Pretender."
An incredibly well written song with great lyrics.
"Out into the cool of the evening strolls the Pretender. He knows that all his hopes and dreams begin and end there. "
Yes!!
And struggling for the legal tender.
My favorite by him. The meaning of it is so much more poignant now that I'm older, though.
Agree, Pretender is a gem
The Pretender album does not get enough respect. The song The Pretender is a great song.
People tend to skip that album and move on to the Running on Empty album.
Every song on The Prentender is worth listening to, truly not a bad song.
If you watch the documentary on the Eagles, Glen Frey credits Jackson Brown's work ethic for educating the Eagles on how not to "Phone it in" in terms of song writing and tweaking everything to perfection. He was stunned at how much work Jackson spent on each song to get every word and note precisely correct, and they had to raise their own game.
Browne wrote The Eagles classic "Take It Easy".
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He also recorded and perfom(ed/s) it beautifully, in his own style.
"We just wanted to strangle him..." ~JD Souther
@@batmanforpresident9655 Frey finished it....
Was that the one that describes Jackson practicing the Doctor My Eyes intro 10,000 times until he was happy with it?
That "Great Voice" is the voice of one the greatest background vocalist of all time; Rosemary Butler. In addition to working with Jackson Browne on tour and in the studio, she has worked with Bonnie Raitt, Springsteen, Tom Petty, Linda Ronstadt, James Taylor, The Eagles, Bob Seger, Carole King and just about every other great music act from Billy Joel to Sir Paul McCartney.
They still haven’t watched “20 Feet from Stardom” have they?
Thank you, I knew that I knew her name, but of course forgot. I may have momentarily forgotten her name… but will NEVER forget her voice & the way she delivered that line!
And it’s David Lindley repeating Butler’s line in that incredible falsetto (with Vibrato!!) there are times when I’ll just listen to this on a loop for an hour or two.
Rolling Stones too?
@@irishgrl Nope. The Stone's long time female "alpha" background singer was Lisa Fischer. Lisa and Rosemary were generally considered equals in the business. A band wouldn't need or hire both of them.
Also, Lisa quit touring with the Stones as of 2015 and is working as a solo act.
dead on David Lindley one of the greatest steal peddle guitar players ever
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Sniff, you found a sweet component of my young adulthood. This was typically the closing song and everyone waited for it. This entire album is genius. Rosemary Butler is the female backing vocal and David Lindley has played fiddle, slide, etc. with Mr. Browne for decades. They were perfectly in simpatico musically. Sadly, Mr. Lindley has passed on. Jackson Browne has been my pretend boyfriend forever . . .
Definitely my pretend boyfriend too lol
prolly should have hung out in a certain restaurant in Santa Barbara in the mid 90's then - he was there almost every night..or every night I went anyway@@norwegiantj
😊
Mine too…
Jackson Browne has been my mom’s pretend boyfriend forever too. She has long told a story about being invited backstage but not going because she was pregnant at the time. I have no idea if it is true and she has dementia now, which has made her an even more unreliable reporter of facts. What I do know is that she dances while listening to Jackson Browne several times a day every day.
I grew up on a steady diet of what we in GenX call classic rock, but there is no other artist where I can sing four of their albums word for word, which just proves what a devoted fan she was.
Thanks for your comment. It really brought a smile and a tear. I love Jackson Browne for the joy, connection, and artistry he has given my mom and the rest of us.
PS - I won’t make my mom jealous by telling her he was also your pretend boyfriend. It can be our secret.
Hey guys, you gotta watch the live video of this! The steel slide player does the falsetto in Stay. With humor. It’s a kick to-watch the whole band. Top studio musicians here; Leland Sklar on bass; Russ Kunkel on drums, Danny Kortchmar on guitar. First-call guys.
David Lindley just passed away ...
I always thought it was a girl. blown away when i saw the video
Fun fact:
The original recording of "Stay" by Maurice Williams and The Zodiacs is tbe shortest number 1 song in Billboard history at 1:36.
I thought it was "Hit the Road Jack" by Ray Charles. I stand corrected. I think "Hit the Road" was the shortest song to chart, but not #1.
Cool facts. TY
@@lisathuban8969 it was number 1 but not as short
I saw Jackson Brown on this tour. This was their encore, which turned into a whole nother set. The album is a concept album about being on the road. This song makes me tear up every time even 45 years after hearing it for the first time late one night working in the kitchen at Arbys. It captures the band's experience so well.
Jackson Browne is one of the greatest singer/songwriters ever.
His best hits include:
"On The Boulevard", "Running On Empty", "In The Shape Of A Heart", "Tender Is The Night", "That Girl Could Sing", "You Love The Thunder", "Hold On, Hold Out", "Before The Deluge", "Rock Me On The Water", "Here Come Those Tears Again". And his greatest songwriting achievement, "The Pretender".
THE PRETENDER!!!!!!!
John Hiatt is another incredible singer/songwriter but he is always overlooked.
"lawyers in love", "Somebody's baby'
Imma vote for this one. Always been his best. The live, the audience, the energy. Can't be matched. JB's best. (This album featured the legendary session bass player Leland Sklar.) And a couple of these songs on this album were recorded in my home town.
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Those are decent songs but certainly not one of his better efforts, in my opinion.
I separated so many seeds on this album cover in my early twenties. A lot of great memories (those that I can remember). Great reaction, guys. "Stay" was a homage to Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons. This whole album was a masterpiece; just one more from music's golden age. Those of us old enough to know what an eight track is will agree. ✌️and hair grease.
Separating seeds on an album cover brought a smile to my face. They probably don't understand...
These kids today haven’t seen a seed 😂
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No stems or seeds that you dont need
Acapulco Gold's some badass weed.
“Separating seeds”, boy did that bring back memories.
@@davecummings2424I never cared for Gold myself but this response is golden. 😁😎
Jackson Browne definitely has song-writing chops. Also wrote "Take it Easy", Eagles.
Sorry but Jackson Browne did not write "Take it Easy". He did buy it from a friend of mine who did write it, so Jackson owns it and he does write good stuff. When words or music are credited, if it says by someone they wrote it but if it just has the name without the 'by' it means they own the rights.
Jackson Browne's album 'LATE FOR THE SKIY' is considered his masterpiece album. You should give it a play or do the entire thing on Patron. It's loaded with his genius lyrics and playing. I've had that album since the day it came out in 1974, and I'm 74 now and
still, play it often.
A very good album and I listen to it often. But my personal favorite is The Pretender album. I've owned it on vinyl, 8-track,,CD, and now digitally. The day I bought it, I had gone to the record store to buy "that album with Redneck Friend" (For Everyman), but they didn't have it in stock. So I decided to get The Pretender which I had never heard before. I went out and popped it into my 8-track player in my car, and it didn't come out for about 5 weeks. I just couldn't get enough of it. Out of every album I've ever heard, it is by far the one that I have selected and played the most often.
I've loved "Late For The Sky" since high school. Unbelievable lyrics. I remember they used to call Jackson Browne the rock poet.
Same here loved this album since the day it came out and fondly remember listening to it while on road trips.
I have been recommending Late for the Sky as a great choice for a Patreon album for a long time now. Maybe their appreciation of this song can improve the chances they will get it a go. One of my all time favorite albums!❤
Late for the sky is my fave album too 👍 my mum used to listen to it a lot so it takes me back to those days.
These two songs should always be bookended, and should always be played back-to-back, and never be played separately. Oh, and, RIP David Lindley(he hit the high notes on Stay).
Jackson Browne has been one of my all time favorites since the 1970s. I am going to see him in concert for the 5th time in my life on October 8, 2023. The Pretender, These Days (with variations on lyrics) , Late for the Sky, Shape of a Heart, Here Come Those Tears Again. THIS is the One More Song. At the end he says, "I'd like to thank you all".
Ah…I’m seeing him October 6th! First time.
JB's Redneck Friend is the best
Nice! I saw him back in 1991 and 1992 in Sedona, Arizona.
October 8th... The day before his birthday
Shape of a Heart is a fantastic song. Especially when you think of the tragic end to his marriage.
I was in college when the album Hold Out was released. I went on a long road trip with only that cassette for tunes. Though not considered his best work, I still love each and every song. It is the soundtrack of my freshman year!
I remember seeing Jackson Browne live in the mid 80's and I'm pretty sure he closed out with these two songs. We were all waiting for them and he didn't disappoint. Glad you guys appreciated them so much. The whole Running on Empty album is excellent.
that's how i remember it too
Same.
Now they should check
Maurice Williams - Stay ( the original)
Jackson Browne is still performing, 45 years after the release of this album
As long as he still enjoys it
When it comes to American song writers Jackson Browne has always been in the top notch. Before the Deluge, and The Pretender two greats. Many, many others: Here Comes those Tears Again, These Days and Fountain of Sorrow.
Maryland transplant living in Clearwater area. Attended this show at Merryweather Post Pavilion in Columbia Md. Unbelievable venue, had the pleasure of seeing Zepplin there, they were actually the opening act for the Who. We were very fortunate during those times. Saw Allman Bros, Duane’s last concert. Also had the pleasure of Little Feat waiting for Columbus live recordings, I could go on and on. 73 years old and I’m still all about ✌️❤
Browne truly works at his craft. In his autobiography, Neil Young writes of sharing a house in his early days in California with Browne, and hearing Browne working away on the piano for hours and hours on what became "Doctor My Eyes."
I bet those were the Laurel Canyon days.
It was Glen Frye from Eagles.
@@judypratt2868 I read the Neil Young book, and he wrote what I posted. Frye may have said something similar too. Only proves the point of Browne being known as working long and hard on his songwriting craft.
It was J D Souther and Glenn Frey who told that story about his work on Doctor My Eyes.
@@dennisdare212 Neil Young too. I read his autobiography.
"Late For The Sky" is another melancholy Browne song that always gets me.
There is a video of them doing this live where you get to see Rosemary Butler (the first solo chorus singer) and David Lindley (the falsetto singer) doing their parts that you only get to hear on the album cut. Jackson had an absolutely stellar live band and this closes with them all jamming and taking turns soloing.
It's a great video! I was hoping that it was the one they would react to.
Rosemary, one of the greatest backups ever.
Music of the 70's was so amazing and 50 years later it still is amazing. Lucky to have seen Jackson Browne live.
I've heard it a million times, and I'll be very happy to hear it another million.
The Pretender is my favorite song by him.
I can't say it's one of his best. Because with Jackson Browne, they are all the best.
“Friend of Mine” - his collaboration with the late, great Clarence Clemons was great too
So true! 💯
Falsetto voice is the late, great David Lindley. He was also responsible for the steel guitar.
Phoebe Snow wrote the song "The Poetry Man" as a tribute to Jackson Browne. I mistakenly listed Minnie Riperton as the artist. Thanks for the correction robmorrison1043. "Rock Me on the Water" is another great song you should give a listen. My late wife loved "Ready or Not" and as a lighthearted song about unexpected parenthood it’s worth a listen.
Poetry Man was written by
and done by Pheobe Snow.
Poetry Man was written and performed by Pheobe Snow.
@@robmorrison1043 Boy did I get my wires crossed! Thanks for the correction!
I did not know that. Thanks
Its tradition that some performers play one more song to put the Stagehands into overtime as a sign of appreciation.
A sentimental song about roadies that makes you cry.
David Linley on lap steel is the best thing!
One of the greatest "band on the road" songs. Love it.
The Four Seasons had a massive hit with "Stay" in the 60s, so it really resonated with us baby boomers! This is the last song on the album. 💜☮
The Maurice Williams original was a bigger hit than the Four Seasons version.
Somebody beat me to it but yeah, Maurice Williams & the zodiacs version from the 50s was the best
Right you are! I guess I was a little more focused on pop music at age 11 than at 7! Thanks for the correction!
@@markghughes 💜☮
Making sure Maurice gets his props...
I love the image of Jackson Browne playing the piano on an empty stage in an empty arena while the trucks are being loaded up.
This was the encore song. It was such a perfect encore song. Everyone knew it was coming because he hadn’t sang it yet. The crowd went crazy when I saw him live in ‘77.
The voices toward the end were random people in his team.
Jackson Browne was a real poet-- it's worth studying his lyrics!
When you hear Jackson Browne sing "When you come for my piano" @ 4:25 the crowd starts cheering - He brings all the roadies come up on stage behind the band
Every word was perfectly placed and told a story. I was THERE! I was watching the roadies tear down, I was on the road, I was missing my family, I was in the hotel. I was there watching a band that loves their fans and want to play. Immaculate.
Never gets old.
Masterpiece.
Finally someone doing these two back-to-back!
It's the only way!
Like Heartbreaker and Living,Loving,Maid
I'm impressed they're doing these two songs at all. Reactors need to give the man his due!
Separating them is illegal.
as it should be done A&A do not miss. Among the best reactors out here, more like two friends
Jackson Browne's “Late For The Sky” album is great!
One of the greatest records ever recorded.
My favorite!
@@Wordsmyth8 I’ll agree with you!
My favourite album of all time "late for the sky " must've heard it a thousand times and will never get bored with it. Got it for my 12th birthday. I've seen jackson browne in concert 24 times. Can't wait to make it at least 25. Hoping he'll come back to England very soon
I saw Warren Zevon live. He played his show and the audience really showed him appreciation. The show was obviously over but he sat down at his piano by himself and played "Hasten Down the Wind" for the audience. The artists really mean it when they say the time to play is too short.
Yes indeed...He was paying tribute to the roadies and the fans and how much he enjoys being on stage.
Thanks, Andy! Thanks, Alex! 💎 #AndyAndAlex #JacksonBrowne #TheLoudOut #Stay #TheLoudOutStay
I think this might actually be my all time favorite song. And I hadn't heard this until after I fell in love with Maurice Williams original stay. And this one is so great and expands on that amazing song
Very few of us will ever know the agony or the ecstacy of a bands life on the road. This gives us a glimpse, and does it with grace. Thank you Mr. Browne.
Jackson Browne’s first five albums is as strong of a run as any singer-songwriter has ever had.
This is absolutely correct. Five tremendous albums in the span of six years. And to this day he puts on a great show, both with his band and solo.
I had four of them on vinyl
@@lyndcason7516 I had them all on vinyl. Now I have two of his first 6. Pretender is the only one of the first 5. They were all so good.
The song Running on Empty was recorded live at a concert at Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, Maryland, not on the bus.
Thank you for tking another look at Jackson Browne. I'm glad you liked it. This song is another one of his crowd pleasers. I would love for you guysto take a listen to one of his very contemplative songs. Suggestions include "Late for the Sky" from the album of the same name, "Sky Blue and Black" from I'm Alive, "Sing my Songs to Me/Everyman" from Everyman.
Shout out to Maurice Williams and the Zodiacs for the original version of "Stay", the shortest #1 song in history. (Their "May I" is also a classic.)
Yes, yes yes to, 'Late for the Sky!'
Man this brings back memories, listened to it a lot on the radio while working on a small farm in southern IL back in the day.
Just discovered the Wikipedia entry for the album tells where each song was recorded, down to the room number of a Holiday Inn. The Load Out" and "Stay" were both live.☮💜
Great American rock music.
'Out into the cool of the evening strolls the pretender. He knows that all his hopes and dreams begin and end there'.... Great reaction, guys. His song The Pretender is a must!!
This is one of the greatest albums of all time.
The Late Great David Lindley on this too. He passed in March. RIP, Sir.
Jackson Browne writes phenomenal melodies and lyrics.
I just went to see Billy idol on the day after my 26th bday. August 28th. And he spent a lot of time thanking the crowd. Saying that he gets to live such a great and fun life. Doing his favorite thing, performing. And it wouldn't be possible without the fans that come to see him. He was so grateful. Amazing concert
Good to hear, Mr. Broad has gratitude.
A song for the roadies. A friend who has been extremely successful in the sound industry just loved this when it came out and still does
This is a sweet, sentimental gem of a song.
The second half of this song is "Stay", originally done by Maurice Williams and the Zodiacs, in 1960.
A+ for me. He made me see how much more there was to each concert I saw. Then Stay… so damn good.
JB's "Late For The Sky", "The Pretender", and "Only Child" reverberated so strongly with me and "Sky Blue and Black" is the ultimate heartbreak song.
So glad you finally did this one. It's one of a kind
I'm not a huge Jackson Browne fan, but these 2 songs are probably an S for me. What a great writer, I feel like I'm there with the band and roadies.
One of the all time great songs...One of my favorite songs...Can never hear this song enough.
Shoutout to the roadies who make the magic happen
You guys didn't disappoint. Getting to know you over the years, I was sure you guys would enjoy this. Wasn't 100% sure you'd get all the references, as some are very dated - "And we got truckers on the C.B., And we got Richard Pryor on the video." Do you know who Richard Pryor is, or a CB radio? Very 70's references...🙂
Another great Jackson Browne: "Fountain of Sorrow." Also take note, "She's a Mystery to Me," performed by Roy Orbison and composed by Bono and the Edge. A real peak for all concerned!
A real sign of the times for 1977- “we got disco and 8 tracks and cassettes in stereo.” 😊
I love how they just morph into country and western, R&R, and disco. Only a great band can do that.
The Section. 'nuff said. ;-)
Forgot how good this was! When it finally morphs into “Stay” it sticks in your memory forever.
Jackson still puts on a great show. Arguably, better now than in his early years. Play any song from Late For The Sky...a songwriters gem.
What a GREAT song. I always liked it, but watching you guys made me remember how cool it was to hear the first time. Great story telling. Thanks for giving Jackson another chance. An S reaction by you guys, just needed an S rating.
That’s exactly what I thought!
UNDOUBTEDLY ONE OF THE GREATEST CRUSING SONGS EVER !!! I LOVE JACKSON BROWN...SO MANY GREAT HITS !!!
1977, I was a teenager who really liked funk and disco. I now can appreciate a wider range of great music...
I love it! Saw Jackson Browne live twice. Everything. This was the closer at both shows. Outstanding. “Pretender” is so good.
I went to the 'Running on Empty' tour when they played in Fort Worth, TX. They did play one more song... 'The Pretender'.
Absolute great album. So cool how it was recorded: backstage, on a bus, and on stage.
Saw Jackson decades ago in Santa Barbara .. warm up before going on tour .. Don and Glenn of the Eagles lived under him early on said they learned how to write songs listening to him upstairs !
This was the closer, the one more song. Always chose the concert package every summer at Merriweather Post Pavilion in MD to include Jackson Browne. He never failed to deliver each and every time. Thanks for playing this. It really takes me back.
love Merriweather post pavillion! i saw the beach boys there in 86.
My understanding is that THIS recording was done in Merriweather Post. (Obviously, I might be wrong, but that is what I heard.) I lived in Columbia from 1997 to 2005, and went to concerts there several times.
@@jimtuell4076 that’s my understanding, too. Unfortunately, I wasn’t at that particular concert but I can dream that is was I guess. 😀
This WAS done at Merriweather Post Pavilion. I was there with 2 gfs. They told us they were recording. The late 70's...
The late great Glenn Frye was once Jackson Browne's upstairs neighbor. Frye said that Brown drove him crazy with his incessant playing.
Frye could hear every note that Browne sang and played as he was writing Doctor My Eyes and other songs for his debut album.
He said that Browne would play a few chords and sing a few melody notes, over and over for hours if necessary, until he was satisfied with each section. Browne would pause for several minutes, and Frye could hear a tea kettle whistling. Then, Browne would return to his piano and begin working on the next section of the song for another long period of time. He was taking his sweet time and didn't seem to care how long it took to finish writing a song.
Although, it drove him crazy. Frye also remarked that it helped him as a songwriter to hear Browne's very meticulous, detailed method of creating songs and building them piece by piece from the ground up.
Frye had already written some of his own songs. This period was before the Eagles debut album came out. But, for Frye, this was kind of a light bulb moment, hearing how a good songwriter crafted his songs with a dedicated plan and a purpose.
Jackson wrote Doctor my eyes when he was 16. Glenn was nowhere close.
@mikedineen7857 My version of the story must have been misquoted. I just read other versions of the story, and Frey didn't actually name the song. Maybe he was referring to hearing Jackson's writing process on several several songs.
I love this song! Hearing how much he appreciates his roadies and how much he loves making music. Just beautiful!
Jackson is my unrequited love, he just doesn’t know it lol. Thanks for appreciating his work on this, the entire album is really cool albeit filled with 70’s drug enjoyment. I’m so glad he made it through. ❤
No he’s mine!!!!
Every time i hear this song when Rosemary hits that first note i get chills.
I saw Jackson Browne live in London when I was a teenager. The show was so amazing I went home and sold a large chunk of my record collection so I could return the next night for a repeat performance.
A&A, you'll love his "The Pretender"" and "Somebody's Baby" !!!!
edit - Rosemary Butler with the amazing co-vocals on "Stay" !!
David Lindley with the falsetto part on "Stay"!!
also Rosemary was a huge part of "Running On Empty." She had the pipes just a few yrs ago when they had that reunion withe Lee Sklar and the rest of the og crew.
As mentioned at the beginning of this reaction they have already reacted to Running On Empty.
Rosemary is the bomb!
Wish you guys could remember a time when there was time just to listen to this song. When there were only 3 channels on TV, so there was usually no reason to watch. When you listened to the radio for all the latest news and music. No MTV, just an old car stereo with a booster and some amped up speakers. No cell phones, so the people beside you were the only ones to talk to. And you listened to this song because it was the only sound on a teenage night, besides the crickets and the wind in the trees. Much love (from the 70s).
One of the most audicous ideas in the history of rock and roll. A concept album about life on the road as a touring band recorded on the road as a touring band. Some songs were recorded live in concerts. Some songs were recorded live during soundchecks. Some songs were recorded on the tour bus and some songs were recorded in the motel rooms they stayed in while on tour. Even more audicous, it worked. Also a wickedly cool album cover with the drum set set up in the middle of the highway.
I always get goose bumps listening to these songs. Even better when you see him person. Had front row seats at one of his concerts about four years ago. Great show! He's a class act.
Still one of the GREAT rock albums. This song gets my eyes misty and brings goosebumps to my arms and neck every. . .single. . .time for 46 years. Still have this original vinyl album from '77. Browne is a killer singer/songwriter. (Or is it the other way around?)
Yes indeed....my high school years. Hearing this amazing gem more than 40 years later, it kinda brings a tear to my eye....and, yeah, I remembered every single lyric. The treasured memories of my younger days in the 1970s are PRICELESS and I wouldn't trade them for ANYTHING. 😃
"the pretender" is another great Jackson Browne song, along with "these days" and "sing my songs to me/for everyman"!!! also the live video of this is so much fun!
As a Stagehand for over 20 years this song is one of the best and everything is true working made me appreciate going to show more when I don’t work them knowing all the work that happen behind the scene when the show is happening.
If this isn't S tier, then there is no S tier. This is all of road music in one package.
To those of us who grew up in the 70's stadium rock era...this is definitely "S-tier"...thanks for all you guys do...