Jackson Browne - Fountain of Sorrow

[GingerBookNinja]

The lyrics just go right into your heart. Piercing. Amazing.

[randyowens49]

Poet Laureate of the '70's and the effect continues...

[mortishia99]

he mov es me.. i had to experience some living first.. but omg.. i got bowled over when i did.

[HHarrelson]

I cried when he played this song on piano in Hanford, last weekend.... Then cried again during "These Days" ..... that music.... shit just gets to me.

[DorjeDharma76]

Not melodramaticto when in good company.  Peace and love.

[korbls]

I'm aware that this following statement is going to sound awfully melodramatic, but, Jackson's music has saved my life.

[SUFFOCATIONFAN]

@korbls not at all. Have been through some bad times myself and this is some pretty heartfelt music. Not many can write a song like Clyde Browne.

[Aethinus]

Thumbs up if you looked it up because of Black Ops!

[angrygynecologist]

Yeah, it IS good to see a teen with their shit together

[tigerblue4ever]

If I was to ever have a man-crush on someone he would be that one.

[tigerblue4ever]

"I'm just one or two years and a couple of changes behind you in my lessons at loves pain and heartache school, where if you feel too free and you need something to remind you, there's this loneliness springing up from your life like a fountain from a pool."

Those words have saddened and inspired me at the same time on so many occasions. He has the ability to sing to "you" as if you're the only person in the audience. It's almost as if he sees into your soul and turns your emotions into words.

[timr1235]

Have quoted from this song many times " ... when you look through loves illusions, there lies the danger ..." wow ... and given away the "Late for the Sky" CD to so many friends and strangers over the years ... to share the wisdom, insight and lyrical brilliance of this man with them ...

[Marjoriecaroldkp]

The best present one could buy musically for themselves is the Jackson Browne cd Late for the Sky. Listen carefully to each word in each song and if you have the depth in yourself you will absorb the meaning of each song and you will cry sometimes and laugh sometimes and be amazed all the time. Then you will run out and buy all the Jackson Browne cps you can get your hands on. Dave Pollard Sioux Falls Sd 2000gjk@live.com

[Edgarsquires]

@Marjoriecaroldkp Amen. My 15 old daughter is into "real" music. I taught her to play guitar and turned her on to The Beatles, Jackson Browne and Pink Floyd etc etc. Ho can you go wrong listening to JB ? Keep on rocking!

[Marjoriecaroldkp]

Jackson is one of the most prolific song writers of all time. It's to bad he hasn't received the credit due him. I truly love him like no other musician, singer, or song writer. Jackson has to be studied. You can't just listen to Jackson. The lyrics will draw you in and you will get the lyrics sheet and follow along as he sings to feel exactly what he is meaning and you will be astonished at his magnitude and depth of character. David Pollard Sioux falls SD 2000gjk@live.com

[Edgarsquires]

@Marjoriecaroldkp Keep on Rocking. To those of us who grew up in the 70's, we remember this guy and he knows it. Keep on listening to JB. He's a musical genius BTW he's in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. I think he's good with what he got out of life. He's my hero.

[Pottersfields]

One of the best lyricist and musicians ever. It took the Eagles to do his song "Take it Easy" before he got any real recognition. Just goes to show you there is so much talent out there and I'm not talking about shows like American Idol. Not bashing Idol but most of them are just like karaoke singers who play to a good back up band with a few exceptions. Jackson is a good humatarian as well and like Grahm Nash devotes his time, money and talent to worthy causes. God Bless you Jackson..

[pgabevet159]

I had this music originally on vinyle LP.  Jackson Browne and James Taylor got me through a lot of tough times.

[brucedraken04]

Only a fool who doesn't listen to lyrics, only likes crashing, violent noise disguised as music, and lacks the capacity for pensive reflection and philosophy would describe Jackson Browne as "mellow"

[deblouthomas]

The Beach Boys sang about Paradise. Jackson Browne sang of the dark side of the dream or Paradise Lost.

[rubydawn1]

Jackson Browne is a timeless a master.I love everything he does.

[mamaj1212]

I loved JB when I was 18, and I still love him at 48 haha

[hugosalarm]

Just one of the best songs ever written. Tears, tears, and more tears!

[bobby7771117]

This is an absolutely beautiful and poignant song! Jackson Browne can pack more meaning into a song, than some songwriter's do in every song they ever composed in their whole careers! Thats mu humble opinion, anyway! I got to see Jackson perform live in 1980! Those were great times in my life back then! Peace, BobbyK

[1524squirrels]

He is for sure an artist, his songs tell a story, does not repeat and he is a good father also. Not leaving out he looks good too. Have every album from the old days and new cd's..Love him and his talent....

[rnigma]

I remember the punk band Tonio K referenced this in their song "H-A-T-R-E-D":

"I wish I was as mellow as, for instance, Jackson Browne,

But 'Fountain of Sorrow' my a--, motherf---er, I hope you wind up in the ground!"

[jiob8]

Thumbs up if you got Fountains of Sorrow from Richtofen on Black Ops :D

[annikee59]

Was this written about his wife?

[katiebnl]

I'm 22 and I have been in love with Jackson Browne's music since my dad first started playing it for me when I was a kid. His lyrics are nothing short of amazing, they are honest, deep, and relatable.

Unfortunately it's not the type of music you listen to once and get stuck in your head. Music like that is what's on the radio now, songs with a fast beat and simple catchy lyrics... but those songs get old fast, while meaningful music like Browne's can be listened to again and again for years.

[delly659]

man, this is music!!!

[celloprofundo]

Jackson Browne, what a salve for the battered soul and broken heart..

[pkingsleyisback]

music is funny. it's supposed to evolve into different genres and different takes. people that still love beethoven and believe we all should only listen to him are actually wrong. we should build off of what people have done as well as respect it, but move forward to a new type of music (this is what beethoven did off of mozart, mozart did off of bach) the problem it seems is we have no respect for the past. thats why our music is so bland. the question is what happens for the next generation?

[ou82kitkats]

There is hope for the youth!! Thanks xjorieke...

[TypeEZ1]

love, love it!!

[TheBassplayah]

My band just learned this tune tonight....Nice song

[flyersfan10]

god this song brings me back. jb is the greatest modern lyricist. people like to laud dylan all the time, but I never caught on to his scene. jackson is much more relate able to everyman (or woman). which would explain his writing 'for everyman'. he just speaks to anyone and everyone. what a tortured soul. what a creative, artistic soul.

[mongrelhead1]

Thanks!

[biggaspirit1]

So very true, we all find out.

[GiveMeThoseCheetos]

Sucks I can't share this with any kids my age that have the same taste in music as me. :l Still, this song is great.

[jdgrab1]

Lyrical perfection!

[wesl3270]

I like how everyone of Jackson Brownies songs have several layers of meaning, which you constantly discover throuought your life, and thats why Im exited to find such meaning from these songs at 16! Have quite abit of meaning to get from these timeless tracks...

[paulp757]

@wesl3270 Well said.

[Sillach]

David Lindley!!!

[saw1957]

To Xjorieke:

So your "old fart" parents have some "class" after all.

[Jetrodmatmat]

Love it. Jackson Browne is excellent. I even named one of my dogs Jackson Browne.

[mogenlogen]

@Jetrodmatmat Thats a beutiful name for a dog!

[bleelac]

@Jetrodmatmat I named one of my cats Jackson Gray after him but it was a gray cat

[aerycksmusic]

Apart from Lowell George, this guys long songs are a trip.

[JJ77donna]

Yeah, I agree with all of you, teens and less teens. I'm 32 and discovered Jackson's music at the age of 25. Listen to this song people, the musicality of the lyrics, the changes of rythm, suddenly the piano solo, and then the guitar starting again with his voice....you had to struggle...you had to fight...keep understanding...and compassion inside...and do not forget Lindley :)

[whangpanger]

Lost my 1st and only love in '75 when I left for the service. I remember her every single day..

[dan8679]

I discovered Jackson Browne a year ago by one of my friends and his music is amazing I wish they made music like this in the modern days..I'm only 15 and I hate all this new crap its a shame really

[thepromisedlove]

Same. I'm 15 and I love him. I love THIS type of music; especially his lyrics. I'm glad he's still touring. I have no respect for the new shit. You don't hear this anymore. I wish it was still as popular as it once was.

[jkiene]

Good for you. You know back in the 60' 70' and even the early 80's it wasn't about the image, there wasn't MTV and the Music Videos. It didn't matter what the artist looked like...it was more the music and the meaning behind the song...Hope it comes back

[SingingItAway]

Same here. I'm 24 and have discovered Jackson's music within the last year. Saw him live in the fall and he was amazing. It's a real shame they make stuff like this today.

[nacnud1100]

I am a cild of the 70's and find today's music very discouragining. I remeber sitting next to my fireplace, after my parents died when I was sixteen and being comforted by the music of Jackson Browne.

[TheReach1]

Just when and where did music lose its great introspective soul.... and turn to dribble? Jackson is still great...

[wilcojoe13]

Hey TheReach1,

Checkout Wilco, if you havent done so already. Great soulful Rock.

But yeah, I have no idea whats going on with singer/songwriters these days. People tell me to checkout Andrew Bird/Sufjan Stevens/etc but I dont like any of those guys.

[stacirae1616]

love his music.. never tire of listening to or looking at him :)

[llrjone]

This song never gets old. Still loving it after all these years.

[xjorieke]

Don't care that I'm only 16...I fell in love with his music, brilliant musician, songwriter and to comment on this video: amazing song!

[triuxe]

finally !!!!!! a teen with good taste in music

[JonathanHawes94]

@triuxe

anyone who likes music with meaning has good taste in music, no matter what age.

[Keeperelf]

Ah, I was 14 when I fell in love with him and his music. That was a bit more than a year ago, and I am still completely enthralled! GO Jackson!

[Jankenpyon89]

@xjorieke I'm completely with you. I know my profile doesn't match this but Jackson Browne has been a huge part of my life since I was born. I love his music and while I may only be 16 his lyrics have helped me through some really difficult times. My dream is to go to one of his concerts. And this is just one more of the many great songs by him. One of my favorites would probably have to be These Days but this song is amazing

[xjorieke]

@Jankenpyon89 That's what I mean...his music is beyond brilliant. To me, For a dancer is one of the best songs ever made. Jackson Browne is such an underrated artist. Many people of my age never heard his name before. I've been to one of his concerts a while back. It was such a great experience, even though the majority of the audience was 40+, haha. And now that I'm 17 I realize even more how amazing his songs are, haha.

[Jankenpyon89]

@xjorieke I recently just went to one of his concerts! :) I was sooo happy and the concert was amazing and it was one of the happiest days of my life. I went with my mom and we both started to get teary eyed when he came on stage. It was an experience I will never forget. And yeah I'm 17 now and the majority of the audience was 40+ I even ran into some of my other friends parents lol. But it was an amazing night :)

[xjorieke]

@Jankenpyon89 Haha and now I'm 18, and still listening to his music. When you get older the lyrics mean a lot more to you than before (also because I'm Dutch, which doesn't make it easier to understand everything). I guess we, being 17 and 18, can inspire people of our age to listen to real music as well. There's a great lesson is many of those songs, and that goes for Jackson Browne, but also for artists such as Bob Dylan, Eric Clapton, Marvin Gaye, Otis Redding etc. :)

[nashty131]

@xjorieke Yeah me too man, I'm 15 and love his music.

[notthebannerboys]

@xjorieke  Jackson wrote "These Days" when he was 17.

[Donnnnnnny]

@xjorieke I'm 14

[cgmcgarty]

Music is an art form and this is a paragon of it's genre!... in fact it's more, it's a reflection of how life's dreams can crumble as the tide turns and what's been built crumbles before one's eyes!!!

[Oron999]

no matter how much I love Jackson Browne what kind of Arena was this displayed in ..the MIKE DOUGLAS SHOW!?? I saw him at The Garden during NO NUKES! and At Battery Park in the Shade of the Towers! who are these old Farts! No Energy!!!! I love your Music Jackson!!!

[Tulipp56]

Saw Jackson once again. on 11/6/09, I always get into it at shows, move and sng quietly along...people actually sushed me! Out of respect for him, I didn't rip them a new one....met him afterwards, I will never be the same, he has the kindest eyes and this amzing aura around him, almost otherworldy, I can now die a happy woman, will continue to go to his shows...he is my etranl hero...and noone touches him lyrically nor ever will..

[wscotty9]

Listening to this great song. Makes me think..why is alot of new music today so angry, hateful and nasty? What's going on?

[unclebobunclebob]

David Lindley...yeah.

[oldobbie]

awesome song; Like John denvers "Rhymes and Reasons"..

[Disraeli91]

This is the saddest song ever written.

[bcn1211]

One of his Greatest SongS!

[OppPaul]

Get the word out...He never got the

recognition he deserved.

[cocochanelleke]

@ ragbagken

Thanks for posting, much appreciated.

[janchristinesears]

Great songwriting and singing .. oh ..wow...

[57challe]

I´m going to see him in Stockholm 4 Maj

He is one of the best songwriter ever.

[johnnybermo]

the first part has some of the best lyrics ever. "You were turning round...

[jamestlenahan]

Definitely my favorite Jackson tune. I don't think songwriting gets any better than this.

[JokerPUA]

I'm listening to this song for the first time now. It's bloody brilliant!

[costenzoasroma]

Questa canzone è stupenda non capisco perché in italia non lo conosce nessuno!

This song is wonderfull I don't undestand why here in Italy nobody know who is jackson browne

[Pamicox]

i think the same, in spain people know Browne only a litle, my friends sure not... why? he is an excellent songwriter, singer and good person, this is not easy today in music world. Somebody can translate this song at spanish lenguage? cannot find, and the lyrics are sure wonderfull. Byebye

[LEWOOF]

when this song first came out I had to pull over in my car and after it ended I just sat there for half an hour in a dream

[danny8and]

Wonderful song, fantastic musicians; especially the guitarist David Lindley. I love this song.

[jbfan2000]

I agree it has everything to be the best

[mmayer310]

heart-wrenching

[aijesse]

live 4 it

[hankpyro]

I was told...and this might not be true..that the entire album was inspired by the suicide of his girlfriend...it is a very haunting and moving album. Like no other.

[Suzywriter]

His wife died in 1976, leaving him with a 2 year old son (actor Ethan Browne) to raise. The Pretender and Running On Empty both contain songs that he composed from grief, most notably Sleep's Dark And Silent Gate, and the title song of Running on Empty. Incredibly, he, his career, and his son thrived in spite of the odds.

[skorzeny13]

his wife didnt just die, which would be sorrowful enough, she comited suicide making the experience a thousand times worse...

[Eeohippus]

While their son was only an infant. Tragic story, incredible Jackson made it.  Bless them...

[Sonja87Livorno]

true sad but true



[wonenergy]

probably 'for a dancer' or ' sleep's dark and silent gate'

[silverbleach]

ohh, this song is so dreamy and beautiful.

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[JimiJaye]

It is called "For a Dancer". It is on his Late for the Sky" CD. It is on You Tube somewhere I have seen the video if you want to listen to it. The line is: " I don't what happens when people die, can't seem to grasp it as hard as I try."

[homeborn]

many thanx

Sadness pours out of this song into me

Death is the end, its so final.

Death of anything

[JimiJaye]

Yeah, but also remember what Jackson says in the same song, "Let your prayers go drifting into space, you never know what will be coming down."  That brings some hope to death as well.

[rer442004]

As great as the lyrics are, the nuance that David Lindley brings to these songs is amazing.

[silvercastlemartin]

again another brillaint j.b song,what an artist.

[Legacy383]

One of the greatest lyric lines in R&R:

"You've know that hollow sound of your own steps in flight" Jackson Browne

[scotchie42]

At some point in almost anyone's life this song can have special meaning.

[anderdwa]

Who was the female folk singer that did a remake of this? Was it Joan Baez?

[Grisostomo06]

Correct Joan Baez covered it on her Diamonds and Rust album in 1975

[babolat45]

Great song. Been playing in my car for weeks and can't get sick of it.

[soultaker1083]

amazing song. he was great back then. still is now.