For a dancer - Jackson Brown: by James Dupre

[Mr242723]

Just a historical footnote, this song was supposedly written by Jackson in response to the death of a friend who was bisexual and was killed in a bathhouse fire.

[JMJaxx]

Oh I wish I had your voice and talent to play the guitar...

[BerrysJSRD]

Wow I think I've found a new artist to follow. Does he have any original songs? Thank You for this post. I've been a Jackson fan since the Hollywood Hill days and this is a great interpretation true to the original feel and Jackson's feel.

[EPete81]

James! Sorry. How old are you?

[MaLilyMikk]

yes... soulful.... longing.... you're still amazing.

[EPete81]

James! You're God of Country!!!

[violetjm]

I saw this cover of one of my favorite songs, and I thought "Uh-oh; I don't think I'm going to like this very much." (Just because I love Jackson Browne's version.) I was wrong. Man, was I wrong. This is just gorgeous. What a voice. This song is an elegy written by Jackson Browne for a friend of his ( a dancer) who died. "......and somewhere between the time you arrive and the time you go may lie the reason you were alive that you'll never know." Thank you for this soulful version.

[BerrysJSRD]

@violetjm I had the same reaction. In another post someone suggested listening to his version of Unanswered Prayers because the live Garth version was horrible. Glad I followed his suggestion.

[violetjm]

@BerrysJSRD - To answer your question about original songs by James Dupre, in case you haven't happened upon them yet, I know of two posted on You Tube: "Memories of Heaven" and "A Hero in My Eyes." James is amazing on this song because he not only has a beautiful voice, but he uses interesting phrasing, a bit different from Jackson Browne's. Both versions are lovely, and this is coming from another fan of Jackson Browne's from way back. Peace.

[zackwinsett]

i love to play along with you on my guitar an sing james you are so awesome. my music teacher had a guy put all your music on a tape for her!

[jplver]

Very nice James. Would love to have come to Pittsburgh, pa. With your band. I would pay any price to see you live.

[STrepp4]

This is a fitting song for Terry (ACL)

[gusyrocks]

much better than the original.i got nothing more to say...

[MissDanielaBarroso]

saw u in ellen, and i loved it

[mydedicationstation]

Hard to believe your not signed yet man . Awesome talent ! Keep doing what your doing James , you'll make it !!!

[DoNotBeHighandMighty]

Love the country music too btw. I didn't realize how much I loved country music until I heard you singing the songs. Probably because you choose such good ones to play lol. When you listen to the radio, you get a mix of really good ones, OK ones, and some that are just not very good at all.

[DoNotBeHighandMighty]

This is the most "enlightening/enlightened" song as far as lyrics go that I have ever heard. Again, you have a good taste in music.

[superbuddyt]

james i have bought 10 of your cds and give away. every one loved them. i am promoting you in mississippi. if you every need a cornel parker . i will take his place. you are going to make it if you won't to. i am sure .

[starsrought]

awesome

[BrentReyno]

Sung better then the original? lol

But best cover I've heard of this song :) It does come close to JB though ;)

[2tedbear]

You sing this song so beautifully! I love listening to it on your CD as well. Probably the only CD that I listen to in its entirety every time--no skipping songs. Your song selection on the CD is so perfect, and your voice just puts it over the top. Thank you!!

[sendingoutansos]

So very AWESOME*****

[lauradb1957]

James does a fantastic job with this one, one of my favorites off his CD

[mRgRiM720]

I heard your album on iTunes, real good stuff

[WhiteTiger333]

Oh, my - that was exquisite in every way!

[pyro8000]

AMAZING

[PeteKlimek]

I agree with the above... amazing vocal and beautiful interpretation of a great song.

[rawrrr546]

i absolutely love your version. better than jackson browne

[lestercsoule]

Very nice version, well done!

[MusicFan2013]

Brilliant job, but not better than Jackson. Really nice job, though!

[chuckshew182]

What a beautiful voice you have. Lovely song -- well done!

[Tooamazon]

OMG, I am in the prescence of greatness! I ride around with your brother while he's training as an officer and he told me to look you up! Glad I did!!!

[Zhan1960]

James, I am now a HUGE fan!

[NewOrleansWoman]

each song gets better than the last..

[bluesbrotha420]

great country vocals

[goodboymason]

Hi James. You are great. Lookup SarahJade music on youtube. She does some Patty Griffin covers that are awesome.You two should do a duet. Think Neil Young and Nicholette Larson. Your voices would compliment each other nicely.

[lehsyr08]

you're awesome. i feel relaxed whenever i listen to you. ^.^

[wbusshart]

I am a fan my friend. I enjoyed your original song for your brother who is serving in the USAF. Listen...I think that you should be in Nashville working on your singing career because you have the potential to be a star. I am a shool teacher at Besemer City High in NC. Jimmie Wayne is from Besemer City NC and has made it big. He is on tour with Brad Paisley. I am certain that you can do the same... Bill Busshart

[nanny999999]

BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOTIFUL

[kept1992]

man I love to hear you do this live, great job

[rocker53zero]

James's version of this classic song is done with feeling and meaning.

[sideofGod]

Brilliant

[Eroach2008]

Another beautiful song, dude. I've listened to it daily for about a week now.

Somebody sign this guy!

[ajayfromreno]

I never seem to be able to get online without coming on here to hear you sing. Your voice has my heart.

[ohiomusicfan]

I had never heard this song before.After listening to you, I went and had a listen to Jackson Brown doing this song. Not as good as I'd hoped. Dude you owned this song. They should be proud that you chose thier song. And showed them how to sing it, in my openion.

[nanny999999]

I did exactly the same aand I agree!!

[Tomslassagain]

I'd like to buy this! Brilliant voice.

[Pepshort]

Let me join my voice to the growing legions of those who appreciate James DuPre's outstanding music. The meaningful lyrics of this song, together with James' rich, versatile voice make this one my favorite.

[ohiomusicfan]

I'm amazed,once again. You sir,are impressive!!

[whisky2roxy]

Excellent, soulful interpretation of this masterpiece.

However, I must mention that I almost didn't listen to it when I first saw the poster's comment "sung better than the original". C'mon, why does everything have to be a trivialized contest? This is a classic of the rock era, written and sung by one of it's greatest songwriters. The original version has tremendous meaning for many people, and will never be "topped". Let's leave that nonsense for "american idol", shall we?

[iaminthburg]

Thank you for that adult and honorable remark.

[ripefx1]

@whisky2roxy

amen

MY CLASS SONG IN NEW IBERIA LA 1978 WHEN MY CLASSMATE DIED BY THE HANDS OF ELMO SONNIER AND HIS BROTHER The movie Dead Man Walking was made about this incident. David and His beautiful Girlfriend Lorretta were raped and murdered Homecoming weekend my senior year. THIS IS UNBELIEVABLE AND I JUST MET YOUR AUNT AT THE BASEBALL FIELD. My name is Andy Smith a local musician (SHAMELESS PLUG) please e mail me at ripefx@cox.net if you have a chance.GOD BLESS PSALM 139

[dArLeNewk]

((((WOW)))) James this is ''Phenomenal'' didn't believe it was possible for you to sound any better then you have with all your other songs,but my friend you did it with this awesome song! All the stars above

love

Fran

xoxox

[supersport38]

James, I love how versatile your voice is. You have such a talent to relay emotion directly to the listener's heart. I love listening to you everyday and can't wait to buy your albums in the future. Thank you for sharing your talents with us. =)

[HORSLOVR]

WOW what a voice, I dare say that I like this better than the original, and I LOVE the original (sorry JB!).