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Jackson Browne and David Lindley
Posted on 6/17/21 at 12:55 am
Posted on 6/17/21 at 12:55 am
Jackson Browne stands head and shoulders above the other singer/songwriters of his era. His work - particularly the first 5 albums - is just sublime in almost every way. On top of his gorgeous voice and haunting melodies, the instrumentality of the songs is immense. David Lindley is obviously a big part of that - truly, just a genius on many instruments.
The very first track on the very first album (1972) is a ballad that would have been probably pedestrian if written and performed by anyone else. Instead, it's a masterpiece. Listen to the bass! Listen to that vocal melody!
Jamaica Say You Will
David Lindley didn't show up until the 2nd album, but it was the 3rd - Late for the Sky - that is the crushing masterpiece of the duo.
Try not to tear up at every aspect of this one:
Farther On
The slide solo feels like an old friend to me - and makes me want to cry and laugh at the same time.
I could go on and on, but I am continually stunned at the staying power here when I revisit the body of work (which is often).
P.S.
Reportedly, this one - For a Dancer - was played at Belushi's funeral. Man, I'll bet people wept. (BTW, the backup singers on this - and a lot of them - are the Eagles.)
The very first track on the very first album (1972) is a ballad that would have been probably pedestrian if written and performed by anyone else. Instead, it's a masterpiece. Listen to the bass! Listen to that vocal melody!
Jamaica Say You Will
David Lindley didn't show up until the 2nd album, but it was the 3rd - Late for the Sky - that is the crushing masterpiece of the duo.
Try not to tear up at every aspect of this one:
Farther On
The slide solo feels like an old friend to me - and makes me want to cry and laugh at the same time.
I could go on and on, but I am continually stunned at the staying power here when I revisit the body of work (which is often).
P.S.
Reportedly, this one - For a Dancer - was played at Belushi's funeral. Man, I'll bet people wept. (BTW, the backup singers on this - and a lot of them - are the Eagles.)
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Posted on 6/17/21 at 5:23 am to Big Scrub TX
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BTW, the backup singers on this - and a lot of them - are the Eagle
They worked together a lot.
JB actually wrote Take it Easy
Posted on 6/17/21 at 5:54 am to Big Scrub TX
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Late for the Sky - that is the crushing masterpiece of the duo.
So true. Thankful I got to see them back in the day.
Posted on 6/17/21 at 9:47 am to flvelo12
Jackson Browne is one artist that I really regret never seeing live. Had an opportunity during college and didn't go. Still regret that. Incredible talent> .
Posted on 6/17/21 at 2:46 pm to Sport Wood
quote:Looks like he's touring with James Taylor in the fall. Funny, as that's a perfect of example of someone that I would argue is more famous/well-thought-of, but just can't even hold a candle to Browne.
Jackson Browne is one artist that I really regret never seeing live. Had an opportunity during college and didn't go. Still regret that. Incredible talent> .
Posted on 6/17/21 at 11:03 pm to Big Scrub TX
Got to see JB a couple times in the 70s at smaller venues, awesome! Saw DL solo about 20 years ago, and the magic was missing from the two performing together.
Redneck Friend by JB & Mercury Blues by DL are probably my favorite songs by each of them. The entire Late for the Sky album is JB's best release IMO.
Redneck Friend by JB & Mercury Blues by DL are probably my favorite songs by each of them. The entire Late for the Sky album is JB's best release IMO.
Posted on 6/18/21 at 11:12 am to Sport Wood
quote:
Jackson Browne is one artist that I really regret never seeing live. Had an opportunity during college and didn't go. Still regret that. Incredible talent> .
was lucky enough to see him in the Union Theater in 72 right after his first album. I had heard Doctor My Eyes but really went to see Batdorf and Rodney, who canceled. The Doobie Brothers took their place (yeah, i was living right). JB played first because of the acoustic/electric differences.
Then JB played at the Assembly Center. Both great concerts.
Posted on 6/18/21 at 3:02 pm to Big Scrub TX
Best singer/song writer in my generation. Just my opinion. I was going to start an opinion thread about jb but I'm glad you put this thread up.
Thank you.
Thank you.
Posted on 6/18/21 at 4:13 pm to orangebeach38
quote:What are some of your favorites?
Best singer/song writer in my generation. Just my opinion. I was going to start an opinion thread about jb but I'm glad you put this thread up.
Thank you.
I think a sleeper great one is Love Needs a Heart (Running on Empty).
Posted on 6/18/21 at 7:35 pm to Big Scrub TX
I agree one of my favorites as well.
Posted on 6/18/21 at 7:51 pm to orangebeach38
quote:Can you possibly direct me to your highlights of his later catalogue? I'll admit to often focusing on just the stuff through, say, 1985.
orangebeach38
Posted on 6/19/21 at 8:57 am to Big Scrub TX
My favorite is late for the sky. It's always the standard to judge all others by. Every track is amazing to me.
Posted on 6/19/21 at 9:07 am to Big Scrub TX
His later music is a lot of greatest hits type albums. It's remastered I believe, so it's good stuff. I think he was at his very best in the early to mid 70s beginning with Late for the Sky. Jackson had a couple of contemporary, radio hits...Somebody's Baby, Lawyers in Love, Running on Empty and the hit for the Eagles, Take it Easy. But for me,his album music from the 70s can't be matched. Sky Blue and Black has incredible lyrics. For a Dancer is another magical example.
Yes I really like Jackson.
Yes I really like Jackson.
Posted on 6/19/21 at 10:43 am to Tigertown in ATL
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JB actually wrote Take it Easy
All but the line, "It's a girl, my Lord, in a flatbed Ford, slowing down to take a look at me" - that was Glenn Frey and when Frey learned that old, lucrative trick, "add a word, get a third".
(ETA: At one point, Frey and J.D. Souther lived upstairs from Jackson Browne. This was the period of time he wrote "Take it Easy" and "Doctor My Eyes". Souther described it as Jackson took songwriting seriously - like a job, 8 hours a day unless he was rehearsing, in the studio or on the road.
He would get up in the morning, put on his tea kettle and then go to work. He worked on "Doctor My Eyes" for months. Souther said if he never heard it again, it would be too soon.
Glenn Frey said he went down there and helped him finish "Take it Easy" so he could hear something else.) This post was edited on 6/19/21 at 10:47 am
Posted on 6/19/21 at 7:17 pm to Ace Midnight
quote:I recently watched his HoF induction, the introduction speech given by Springsteen, who said the same thing. He said Browne would work on songs for years before releasing them.
e would get up in the morning, put on his tea kettle and then go to work. He worked on "Doctor My Eyes" for months. Souther said if he never heard it again, it would be too soon. Glenn Frey said he went down there and helped him finish "Take it Easy" so he could hear something else.)
Posted on 6/20/21 at 9:50 pm to Big Scrub TX
Never appreciated Jackson Browne that much growing up. Liked him, but didn't give him much thought. Then in later years I heard the acoustic version of "The Birds of St. Marks" LINK in the movie "Reign Over Me" (underrated movie, great soundtrack). Ran right out and bought his "Solo Acoustic" album, and then "Solo Acoustic 2". Made me really get into his lyrics and songwriting.
He's coming to the arena with James Taylor on Saturday October 16 at 7:30 pm. That's also LSU/Florida. Hopefully it's a day game...
He's coming to the arena with James Taylor on Saturday October 16 at 7:30 pm. That's also LSU/Florida. Hopefully it's a day game...
Posted on 6/21/21 at 8:47 am to Ace Midnight
Good stuff Ace
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