I have so many good good memories of all of the events in my life with each JB song I hear. The dude is a classic and a legend. Thank you for gracing the world with your beautiful and raw talent Mr. Browne.
As I read, and I think Jackson stated, that this song was written in response to CSN, (Wooden Ships), they were going away to Atlantis, and he wrote that he would stay here. Maybe I'm wrong. But it is my all time faves.
Jackson is IMHO a once in a lifetime shining light. The man has touched my life with his words and music. Has inspired me to look into my soul and evaluate, reflect, recognize I am not almighty but a player on a board of everyman
i have this album. yes, vinyl and love it. one of my favorites for life. if you see somewhere to go, i understand. but then again, you should have it too! there re many formats now...... but it seems so sincere here. live and all. turn and walk away if you wanna..... younger is definitely different!!!!
Not too much I can say that hasn't already been said about this guy......I've followed him for so many years now and everything he does is so "Giftedly Played and Voiced" by someone I'll be listening to til' I'm long gone....Awesome :)
Jackson Browne and Dan Fogelberg were two of the greatest poet-musicians! Every song was beautiful and profound and full of great meaning that one could apply to one's own life! Peace, BobbyK
I agree with allof the above...Jackson will be known for his words and pricelessness of the gifted singer sonwriter he is forever. I was priveliged to do 2 reviews for a Louisville, and on in birmingham al a few years ago and it brings 1974 and the first time I saw him play in KY in 74 Once you listen to his lyrics and learn a song or two..your already gone@@@I could write about this all day..thanks to all his fans too for supporting him...
@b74z3d good point...I don't think jackson browne is in need of auto tune. Kinda funny how superior he is next to todays manufactured "artists" isn't it?
Dude, Jackson got lots of love and still gets plenty. This guy is one who did it all on his own terms and rode the bus to the top of the pile. In the late 70's and 80's, he was at the top of the charts. He was then and is still my idol. Truth is, everytime I pick up my guitar and sing in public I am pretending that I am JB. Long live the man.
Couldn't agree more.. Jackson Browne ... timeless... love him always.. so unfortunate that he didn't get the exposure/recognition he deserves..JB ..come back .. this generation may actually appreciate you...
He remains an excellent songwriter, but the pieces he wrote on his first few albums in the 70's contain some of the best songs ever written in my opinion.
@theNifflefoot I'm not sure that you even have to qualify your comment with "apart from Dylan". JB is undeniably a better singer. As for the "songwriter", I find most of his songs--as a total lyrical-musical package-- to be better crafted than most of Dylan's. You can give Dylan credit for being a greater poet, maybe, but I think people ought to stop treating him like some kind of sacred cow (and he seems wise enough that he would probably agree).
@Seasass I view Dylan as a god or at least as a profit of some sorta god yet i agree with most of your statement...JB has a much better voice(though Dylan is underrated in this area). Browne is one of the greatest singer songwriters ever....Dylan is a musical genius who is always searching for a great moment in musical history . I'd like to see them play together sometime:)........
All you have to do is hear him, his words, his music - this man is incredible and so very talented - I can't imagine him having one mean bone in his body... I've loved hearing Jackson since he came into his own in the early seventies - what an amazing man he is! Anyone who could bad-mouth him has a problem..
all the police records of Browne's divorce area publicly available. Browne called the cops himself, and when they investigated they found nothing wrong. She was just hysterical about divorce or something. Browne is a peace activist and thoughtful, caring soul and musician, nothing more.
Beautiful song--written as a response to CSN's "Wooden Ships". While Crosby et al. were ready to say "F--- you, world" and sail off to pursue their own personal happiness (a fitting metaphor for the rest of the '70's), JB advocated the harder road of keeping the faith in a better future that everyone could build and enjoy together. Many people eventually turned to Reagan to "lead them back to that place in the warmth of the sun." JB, to his credit, kept hoping for something better.
Nobody writes songs like Jackson Browne the man is just a down right genius when it comes to music. I been a fan of JB since since 1970 he just wrote music that was way ahead of his time I loved it then and I love it now and I think Everyman agrees
I'm 55 years old... grew up listening to this.... I volunteer tirelessly trying to see our country finally learn to love and take care of all of her children. The election for our identity is upon us. Hook up. OFA, MoveOn, OneNation(I was lucky enough to be able to attend (incredible) It doesn't matter. Just do something!
I would not leave him "in the light of the morning" as he sings here lol - DH is a nut with her stories back then. Late for the Sky is one of my favorite JB albums. Thanks for posting this for us.
Jackson never hit his wife- even the police investigated and said he didn't. besides, Jackson seems like a very calm caring person and as never been a big druggie or anything like many other musicians. I'm sure they divorced for normal reasons like any other person
Oh...brings back such memories...college days...Al, who introduced me to Jackson. I have never forgotten those days...or Al. R.I.P., Al. I hope you are rocking to these tunes somewhere in a better place. You left too soon.
Jackson, by the nature of his art, is a bit dramatic. He speaks for Everyman.
But he's not perfect and no one will ever know what happened between him and Darryl Hannah. If he did make an error in judgement, I think his fans can forgive him.
If you love Jackson Browne as much as I do then join my new Facebook group: "For Everyman Jackson Browne Fan Group" and unite in our enjoyment of this legend whose music transcends all time across the decades.
I heard a song on a tv serie and I really liked it, I'm sure it's by him but I don't know which is :\ and can't remember the lyrics... anyway this is a really good one :)
There isnt a day that goes by that i dont listen to JB, I deffinatly cant pick a favorite song but this is my favorite video of jackson on YT idk why....
owtang - man you are another me - all those artists and your words - would love to talk to you sometime - you put Springsteen first and I always do also. But - I also just love Jackson Browne - his songs/lyrics all of it - he is so good live and will live on and on with his words. Thanks whoever posted this for us to hear and remember our own lives and pain.
Be very careful; who you accused of domestic violence. Unless you were there; you have no right to judge.. Let's face it; Jackson, has been fucked over by a few women!!
I am not saying that Domestic Violenice, is o-kay..
"Everyone's just waiting to hear from the one who can give them the answers..and take them back to the place in warmth of the sun... where sweet childhood still dances....but who'll come along and hold out that strong ,but gentle father's hand.....Long ago I heard someone say something about Everyman,."
This song means a lot to me. As I venture out of my hometown and travel to go away to school 400 miles south after 2 years at a community college.. I can picture my Father playing this song for me.. As Browne says "Make it on if your own if you think you can.. If you see some where to go... I understand"
-Tears me up. I can picture my Dad saying that to me as I venture out for a journey where I'm out on my own
@rloebe34 Thanks for this story. I love the picture you paint of your Dad saying these lines to you as you "ventured out". What I think is amazing is the thought of having a father who knows Jackson's music; it's so far from my own experience. Glad you posted this.
music can't be better than this......... a voice, a guitar and powerful words......everyone of of us needs this....being myself a musician,I know what a moment like this means.......with "the pretender",for me, these are two of the best songs ever..........
Hard as shit to play nice accompanying guitar on stage while singing a complex song like this...by yourself. Wood, strings and words. That's stripped down talent.
Andy ..i like so many other fans know Jackson was set up by a "woman" with such intent to get a little of his money at the time..ever notice how she neve rmoved forward in her career!I lost respect for her from the beginning..D>Girl...i love Jackson and always will..never believed it for a moment as most of us J.B> fans it was so ludicrist...
it sure is tough to find fault in an artist who has the goal of mankind getting along with each other. Jackson Browne is a great representative for rock and roll!! You older folks make sure your children listen to and understand his message.
The lyrics of "shape of a heart" clearly show he would sooner punch a hole in the wall than hit a woman! some women put themselves between the fist and the wall coz they need to be victims!
What a great song!! The rest of that crap is just that.. crap. I don't believe Jackson did anything wrong. I did not even know about DH's problems but I knew that JB could not do this to anyone.
Has anyone even thought that DH hit HIM? She looks like she could kick anyguys butt! It probably never even happened but I am thinking that Jackson would and could not phyically hurt DH. Bunch of tabloid shite trying to cash in on thier talents.
Andy, you've got it right. Corbin, you don't know the truth of the matter. I know a bunch of folks who are close to JB, who attest to DH's heroin addiction during the period in question (1994). She was a mess then. They had an ugly breakup. It's a matter of public record, that it was Jackson, not DH, who called the Santa Monica Police. Now Corbin, if YOU were beating YOUR g/f, would YOU call the cops??? Didn't think so. Jackson's the real deal.
jackson did not punch her. get your facts straight.
jackson browne has been a fav or mine since i was 18 and i think his early works are mastery of prose and song, like no other. the lp "late for the sky" is blows my mind. put him in the ranks of springsteen, lennon, cash, dylan, steve earle, joni mitchell, mellencamp, tom waits, leonard cohen, shane macgowan, mike scott (of the waterboys), van morrison, townes van zandt who can turn words and feelings into dark and light magic
No reply, I have loved him since the age of 15. In a time when kids were into disco and all that crap, I always pay attention to lyrics. I found in his music and lyrics saved me as a frustrated young woman. Not a groopie just an appreciated fan. I have seen him at NO NUKES Hollywood Bowl, Santa Barbara Arlington Theatre, And Ventura Theatre, and, Santa Barbara Bowl - by the time I was 30. Miss those days.
@owtang - maybe don’t even give these little people the time of day though I am glad you put the record straight. It just seems we have to put up with weasels, you know, descend down onto their crawling grounds to engage their obsessions. I suppose with the good there always has to be the ugly, they rather engage in ages old gossip as an old scold. I doubt this person has the slightest appreciation for the music his mind is stuck on the tabloids a waste of a person. Chlorinating the gene pool.
hes has beena major influence on me as a writer.. his stuff just blows me away... sky blue and black has got to be one of the greatest ballads of all time... and you NEVER here it on the radio.. "course its so damn commercialized these days i dont waste my time on it anyhow...
To the uninformed jackass who said Browne "suckered punched D.H." get the facts. Browne himself called the police. She was taking his property. She decided to accuse him. The cops left in literally 5 minutes because NOTHING HAPPENED. Read the report. She wanted to ruin his reputation with their friends, but the tabloids got ahold of it and they were both screwed. She admitted that nothing happened. But unhappily, Jackson has suffered from this slander all these years later.
Thanks for the info. I see so many on youtube badmouth JB like this, w/o citing any real evidence. Perhaps a price for speaking out against evil with songs like Lives In The Balance, on a planet where people have become increasingly vile and addicted to media-cartel propaganda. Thank you Jackson Browne for your beautiful music and efforts to bring awareness to the dimwitted.
@Zameta I totally agree, that was such a flat out lie, it is unbelevable what people will believe just because TMZ, or some other rag runs the story. You know that J B's real fan's never bought into it. Hopefully he does to.
@Zameta i had the same happen to me in a small town where everyone believed it because she was a good looking blonde....mates and all ....and it does effect you....it has me for over twenty yrs....women shouldnt be allowed to get away with it...they should be charged with slander and jailed
@Zameta You are right! She was a real bitch. Jack called me to bail him out of the Venice jail. His son yelled to me, while I was in the kitchen, " Come quick, the police are taking Daddy to jail." You are right, he was called a wife-beater to say the least. She was fucking JFK JR> in New York and Jack found out about it and was throwing her out. Alley cat, that she was! But they did take him to Venice Jail where I had lawyers waiting for him. He was there 10 minutes. Patty
@Zameta People forget the key to this problem between Jackson & Darryl that night. She had moved out and moved to New York to live with John Kennedy Jr. Then came back to Jackson's house to get something and he caught her trying to break in. Later she said she came back to get her sweater. Doesn't make much since. Everyone has problems sometimes but I feel sorry for the famous because it gets spread like a wild fire.
Terrific. How old was Jackson in this video? I love it; he was quite attractive back then; he is so brilliant and talented. Thanks for posting this rare footage.
This is a deeply reflective peice. I wish I could see myself in a truer light. One of these days with a lot of thought and focus I could become the man I want to be.
Jackson Browne has always used his musical and literary gifts to speak the virtually unspoken- the issues without tears, the injustices and inequities ignored but waiting to be addressed. To this day, his songs of decades ago remain relevant as though they were just written and sung. Even we who were born after he became THE Jackson Brown admire him and sing to his tunes with tears in our eyes. Browne is indubitably one of the greatest musicians of all time.
I agree. I used to play/sing this song in the back of my van. His sad songs brought me comfort when I was all spread out...and then he sucker punched Daryl Hannah...immortality!
I won't even defend him on that. I guess he was not perfect. I hear though that the incident was isolated although that does not exonerate him. Objectively, his music and his accomplishments and campaign for humanity's advancement far outweigh that mistake of his.
This was my introduction to Jackson. 19 years old and everyone in my life had moved on so it was a perfect song for the moment. I was alone but not lonely after hearing the song. I understood. I know it was written for friends who were setting sail but it applies to many other situations. Thank you, Jackson
I love to listen to Jackson and block out the rest of the world. Deeper understanding of ones self is the key to being centered and happy. Know yourself and let the rest of life roll by.
why do such beautiful songs become targets of anger? just watched annie lennox do "why" and brad paisley do"when i get where i'm going" and others like john denver -rod stewart-cat stevens..etc. why does everyone come on here to hate? do you throw things at your tv too? do you hide in your room and yell at kids to stay off your grass? when was the last time you said " i love you" to some one? stop it!
I thank you ...Jackson Browne in whom is telling us that we are all the brotherhood.... in which we are. But we are all waiting on each other to find peace within us all to accomplish the task in which we are called, and that is peace. Yes, I am a Jew, and I wish we could all come to the knowledge of this. May we see this in 2009.
The greed merchants are out in force on this post, I see. What is it about stupid Yanks that they think the word 'communist' is enough to put you off someone? They are such thick fucking idiots. If you aren't a socialist, you are a greedy, selfish, exploitative, Shylock rat. Every family on earth worthy of the name teaches their sons and daughters to share. That is what the unnatural capitalist greed merchants are so afraid of. They don't want to share. They hate the very idea. They are evil.
Oh-and Europe is doing Soooooooooo well.Just as long as good Ol'Uncle Sam is there with his nukes.With out us pal you'd be a Nazi or a Commy.I beg your pardon,We are America and have a different way .Thats why we came across the Atlantic.Its you assholes that are destroying our way of life and American Liberals who let it happen.Hence forth Nov 4 ,08.Leave us free lovin Americans alone.
We have our own 'nukes' didn't you know? You fool. Without the Russians YOU would be nazis. They sacrificed millions upon millions in WWII, you idiot. Youv'e never known what real war is and you never will because every time you lose a few thousand, you shit your Yankee pants. Fuck off dick brain.
the cold war is stupid, i'm surprised people are still so primitive to still think about it!
i think you should pay attention to Jackson Browne's lyrics, be free, love life as it is, and live until it's over, not destroying yourself internally, nor hurting a fellow person!
i'm English by the way, now, i'll keep out of the argument you lot have going! i just wanted to out in my thoughts
PeelTower, you say that you are from Tulalu? I seriously doubt that, but if you love Tulalu at all, then you should at least acknowledge your own history.
The "stupid yanks" that you refer to are the same "stupid yanks" who defended Funafuti from a brutal military invasion by the Japanese, and the same who turned the Japanese away from invading your islands in much larger force, by defeating them at Midway.
The result, ultimately, was a world in which you attained independent nationhood.
Bye the way, I am only joking about Jackson's looks...I know it's obvious to those with a functioning brain but I have come to realize that there are many out there who seem deficient in that regard. Peace.
i am so anti communist but i am i hope in touch with everyman jb is antiwar tell me is that wrong tell me who has consistantly sang anti war other than jb john lennon and ny
well thank God he believes everyman is equal and deserves to be treated the same, otherwise where would we be!!! Two tier health system and poverty reigns supreme
His mouth.... His lips....Perfect!!!!
ruthqueenan 3 weeks ago
Damn, this man has beautiful bone structure and facial features and the most beautiful voice. The anthem to my adolescence.
nannygoatj 3 weeks ago
just another dreamer dreaming about everyman
jawa12345678 2 months ago
I have so many good good memories of all of the events in my life with each JB song I hear. The dude is a classic and a legend. Thank you for gracing the world with your beautiful and raw talent Mr. Browne.
maggiebleu 2 months ago
As I read, and I think Jackson stated, that this song was written in response to CSN, (Wooden Ships), they were going away to Atlantis, and he wrote that he would stay here. Maybe I'm wrong. But it is my all time faves.
sandinbrick 2 months ago
Outstanding! Jackson Browne has always been such a class act, both musically and as a human being.
wingseclipsed 4 months ago in playlist JACKSON BROWN:A LEGEND OF ROCK!
Probably more pertinent now than when Jackson wrote this. Superb!
mthem47 5 months ago
Nice memory rioebe34 your father had good taste.
rubydawn1 6 months ago
Hey, does anyone know WHEN this was, like the year, thanks in advance
delly659 7 months ago
Jackson is IMHO a once in a lifetime shining light. The man has touched my life with his words and music. Has inspired me to look into my soul and evaluate, reflect, recognize I am not almighty but a player on a board of everyman
lakepan 7 months ago
i have this album. yes, vinyl and love it. one of my favorites for life. if you see somewhere to go, i understand. but then again, you should have it too! there re many formats now...... but it seems so sincere here. live and all. turn and walk away if you wanna..... younger is definitely different!!!!
123rcac 8 months ago
FYI, Everyman is a play - worth reading.
juliekstroup 8 months ago
Not too much I can say that hasn't already been said about this guy......I've followed him for so many years now and everything he does is so "Giftedly Played and Voiced" by someone I'll be listening to til' I'm long gone....Awesome :)
KjoUn0 8 months ago in playlist Jackson Brown
...with timbre & gaze penetrating a pain and the granite hearts of 'everyman'...
HiVybe 9 months ago
amazing show in london this week too........what an experience
truly a remarkable man
glynglynnny 9 months ago
I remember watching this on TV the first time around. Still the best version of this song, in my opinion. Just beautiful.
caedoodle 9 months ago
Jackson Browne and Dan Fogelberg were two of the greatest poet-musicians! Every song was beautiful and profound and full of great meaning that one could apply to one's own life! Peace, BobbyK
bobby7771117 9 months ago
the best; hope to see you again in Barrie, Ontario>>best singer ; my idol!!!!!!
diosa489 10 months ago
No "auto tune" for this fine gentleman.
b74z3d 10 months ago 5
I agree with allof the above...Jackson will be known for his words and pricelessness of the gifted singer sonwriter he is forever. I was priveliged to do 2 reviews for a Louisville, and on in birmingham al a few years ago and it brings 1974 and the first time I saw him play in KY in 74 Once you listen to his lyrics and learn a song or two..your already gone@@@I could write about this all day..thanks to all his fans too for supporting him...
dminton245 2 months ago
@b74z3d good point...I don't think jackson browne is in need of auto tune. Kinda funny how superior he is next to todays manufactured "artists" isn't it?
SUFFOCATIONFAN 1 day ago
Dude, Jackson got lots of love and still gets plenty. This guy is one who did it all on his own terms and rode the bus to the top of the pile. In the late 70's and 80's, he was at the top of the charts. He was then and is still my idol. Truth is, everytime I pick up my guitar and sing in public I am pretending that I am JB. Long live the man.
Edgarsquires 10 months ago 2
Couldn't agree more.. Jackson Browne ... timeless... love him always.. so unfortunate that he didn't get the exposure/recognition he deserves..JB ..come back .. this generation may actually appreciate you...
JAJofFLA 10 months ago 3
He remains an excellent songwriter, but the pieces he wrote on his first few albums in the 70's contain some of the best songs ever written in my opinion.
Cali4yaDreaming 11 months ago 4
This is the era your old man grew up in For Everyman Jackson plays this song so friggin great on his acoustic guitar versus the piano
crazyhorserocks1 11 months ago
none equal
cliffburton333 11 months ago
COME ON HOW CAN YOU DISLIKE THIS????
ARSNgraffiti 1 year ago
This is the finest live version of a song I have ever heard. Genius does describe this man well enough
dooniebob1 1 year ago 4
Apart from Dylan, the finest singer-songwriter America has produced.
theNifflefoot 1 year ago
@theNifflefoot I'm not sure that you even have to qualify your comment with "apart from Dylan". JB is undeniably a better singer. As for the "songwriter", I find most of his songs--as a total lyrical-musical package-- to be better crafted than most of Dylan's. You can give Dylan credit for being a greater poet, maybe, but I think people ought to stop treating him like some kind of sacred cow (and he seems wise enough that he would probably agree).
Seasass 8 months ago 2
@Seasass I view Dylan as a god or at least as a profit of some sorta god yet i agree with most of your statement...JB has a much better voice(though Dylan is underrated in this area). Browne is one of the greatest singer songwriters ever....Dylan is a musical genius who is always searching for a great moment in musical history . I'd like to see them play together sometime:)........
hermanpotato 7 months ago
if i could write half as good as this then i would be a very good writer hahaha
delly659 1 year ago
All you have to do is hear him, his words, his music - this man is incredible and so very talented - I can't imagine him having one mean bone in his body... I've loved hearing Jackson since he came into his own in the early seventies - what an amazing man he is! Anyone who could bad-mouth him has a problem..
cinmgirl 1 year ago
awww Jackson.... always so true and pure. Love him.
carolynrc 1 year ago 2
all the police records of Browne's divorce area publicly available. Browne called the cops himself, and when they investigated they found nothing wrong. She was just hysterical about divorce or something. Browne is a peace activist and thoughtful, caring soul and musician, nothing more.
4FabBEATLES 1 year ago 2
have 2 copies of vinyl- both overplayed.....
hanpfaall 1 year ago
have 2 copies of vinyl- both overplayed
hanpfaall 1 year ago
Beautiful song--written as a response to CSN's "Wooden Ships". While Crosby et al. were ready to say "F--- you, world" and sail off to pursue their own personal happiness (a fitting metaphor for the rest of the '70's), JB advocated the harder road of keeping the faith in a better future that everyone could build and enjoy together. Many people eventually turned to Reagan to "lead them back to that place in the warmth of the sun." JB, to his credit, kept hoping for something better.
Seasass 1 year ago 4
The song was written on a sailboat in San Fran harbour, that was owned by a friend of Crosby's.....
malcolmtent86 1 year ago
Nobody writes songs like Jackson Browne the man is just a down right genius when it comes to music. I been a fan of JB since since 1970 he just wrote music that was way ahead of his time I loved it then and I love it now and I think Everyman agrees
crazyhorserocks1 1 year ago 3
WOW...I was just coming by to pay tribute to the man...JACKSON BROWNE is a true human being...
its just a damn shame about all of the ignorance and intolerance in the world...but what you gonna do???
like Jackson, Lennon, Ghandi and SO MANY OTHERS...
spread light and love when and where you can....
its about the music, its about the love....
its about wearing grooves on my first LP that you could plant corn in, LMAO
TomVagabond 1 year ago 7
I'm 55 years old... grew up listening to this.... I volunteer tirelessly trying to see our country finally learn to love and take care of all of her children. The election for our identity is upon us. Hook up. OFA, MoveOn, OneNation(I was lucky enough to be able to attend (incredible) It doesn't matter. Just do something!
981Phil 1 year ago
Jackson Browne is the alter ego to Fixed News!
softsouthernknight 1 year ago
I would not leave him "in the light of the morning" as he sings here lol - DH is a nut with her stories back then. Late for the Sky is one of my favorite JB albums. Thanks for posting this for us.
Deneised 1 year ago
Absolute masterpiece.
uhmgawa 1 year ago
Jackson Browne has been a favorite of mine for many years. His songs touch me like no one else's.
rckid54 1 year ago 3
Still so lovely.
mlpuppies 1 year ago
Have loved this song since it came out in the 70s; one of his best, & he's written a lot of good songs.
markt133 1 year ago 3
Great performance of one of his best songs & one of my favorites. Hoping to see him when he comes to town later this year.
markt133 1 year ago
sublime, many thanks.
Guedingen 1 year ago
Jackson never hit his wife- even the police investigated and said he didn't. besides, Jackson seems like a very calm caring person and as never been a big druggie or anything like many other musicians. I'm sure they divorced for normal reasons like any other person
QueenBeatlesWings 1 year ago
A great artist and poet... love his music...especially this song
coconutpalminc 1 year ago
this is an all time message and awakening song ! Perfect from past ,present and for
the future ! Real music stops from this generation.
8502982 1 year ago 2
A true poet and exceptional singer/songwriter. They don't make music like this anymore. I hate today's music.
tmzadk 1 year ago
nice
xanthianike 1 year ago
so much talk about what is not important. This is a beautiful song with a message for everyman!!!!!!
mthem47 1 year ago 4
MY FAVORITE JACKSON BROWNE SONG!
bcn1211 1 year ago
Jackson is so cool. I have nothing but respect for this man.
fabfrith 1 year ago
Oh...brings back such memories...college days...Al, who introduced me to Jackson. I have never forgotten those days...or Al. R.I.P., Al. I hope you are rocking to these tunes somewhere in a better place. You left too soon.
WutheringTheStorm 1 year ago
Jackson, by the nature of his art, is a bit dramatic. He speaks for Everyman.
But he's not perfect and no one will ever know what happened between him and Darryl Hannah. If he did make an error in judgement, I think his fans can forgive him.
randyowens49 1 year ago
If you love Jackson Browne as much as I do then join my new Facebook group: "For Everyman Jackson Browne Fan Group" and unite in our enjoyment of this legend whose music transcends all time across the decades.
joolls9 1 year ago
I heard a song on a tv serie and I really liked it, I'm sure it's by him but I don't know which is :\ and can't remember the lyrics... anyway this is a really good one :)
MissLizzie20 1 year ago
JB is without a doubt one of America's finest songwriters and singers. What a great talent he is.
kaladist 1 year ago 4
i put jackson up there with bach and mozart.
mmyyppaarrttyy 1 year ago 2
Can you believe that this guy wrote so many amazing songs.....
mickeyitaliano 1 year ago 3
I believe he is the poet laureate of our time along with Bob Dylan!
bblac913 1 year ago
There isnt a day that goes by that i dont listen to JB, I deffinatly cant pick a favorite song but this is my favorite video of jackson on YT idk why....
Aastrosfan 1 year ago
owtang - man you are another me - all those artists and your words - would love to talk to you sometime - you put Springsteen first and I always do also. But - I also just love Jackson Browne - his songs/lyrics all of it - he is so good live and will live on and on with his words. Thanks whoever posted this for us to hear and remember our own lives and pain.
Deneised 1 year ago
love him
rockfort7 1 year ago
Would love to have him serenade me ANYTIME
Voicez2 1 year ago
Talking about invoking deep emotions.....powerful
bearboneskentuck 1 year ago
Pure class ,in the UK we came close to this Steve Windwood but i think JB was a litte better !
kite2surf 1 year ago 2
Be very careful; who you accused of domestic violence. Unless you were there; you have no right to judge.. Let's face it; Jackson, has been fucked over by a few women!!
I am not saying that Domestic Violenice, is o-kay..
JACQUELINEGREENE 1 year ago
I still have this album. It is still one of his best.
nodrooper 1 year ago
What a talent. Just cant be done any better than this.
wpierce6 1 year ago
"Everyone's just waiting to hear from the one who can give them the answers..and take them back to the place in warmth of the sun... where sweet childhood still dances....but who'll come along and hold out that strong ,but gentle father's hand.....Long ago I heard someone say something about Everyman,."
TheReach1 1 year ago
Seems like I've always been looking for some other place
To get it together
Where with a few of my friends I could give up the race
And maybe find something better
But all my fine dreams
Well thought out schemes to gain the motherland
Have all eventually come down to waiting for Everyman
FOAMER103061 1 year ago 2
He's the best.
pelirojadelaluna 1 year ago 4
Jackson Browne speaks for generations...He still has got it all.....poise,poetry,vision,warmth,kindness and truthfulness.....gotta love his message!
TheReach1 1 year ago
This song means a lot to me. As I venture out of my hometown and travel to go away to school 400 miles south after 2 years at a community college.. I can picture my Father playing this song for me.. As Browne says "Make it on if your own if you think you can.. If you see some where to go... I understand"
-Tears me up. I can picture my Dad saying that to me as I venture out for a journey where I'm out on my own
rloebe34 1 year ago 19
@rloebe34 Thanks for this story. I love the picture you paint of your Dad saying these lines to you as you "ventured out". What I think is amazing is the thought of having a father who knows Jackson's music; it's so far from my own experience. Glad you posted this.
Missawease 1 year ago
Beautiful melody, beautiful lyrics, beautiful story. Thanks for posting it.
votoi1 2 years ago 7
This is what we call real music. (:
amwny 2 years ago 3
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TheReach1 2 years ago
LOVE Jackson Browne...ever since the '70's college days. He is simply.....a beautiful poet who puts his poetry to music. Food for the soul.
WutheringTheStorm 2 years ago 5
Such a beautiful song
juliekstroup 2 years ago 3
Any Jackson record from the seventies is a work of genius.
Criminally underrated songwriter...
tomh124 2 years ago 51
@tomh124 Agree! Well said.
phillypaul75 6 months ago in playlist all
@tomh124 With due respect, and thumbs up: Any song written by Jackson in any decade is a work for 'Everyman," and a work of genius.
Yeah, it sounds sappy, using the tilte, but I believe he thinks of us all when he writes.
Peace.
Rock
rockinroller7 4 months ago
What a great song this is. Maybe his best?
afansi 2 years ago 5
great version of this song. thx for posting
MartinGuitarLover1 2 years ago 2
"that place in the warmth of the sun where sweet childhood still dances" is a great line.
rhm01 2 years ago 4
I sang along, it took me back. It doesn't get much better!!!!!!!
theiukman 2 years ago
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TheReach1 2 years ago
Favorite all time JB song since forever.
EinsteinasRobinHood 2 years ago 3
You have discovered " NIrvana"
cgmcgarty 2 years ago 3
music can't be better than this......... a voice, a guitar and powerful words......everyone of of us needs this....being myself a musician,I know what a moment like this means.......with "the pretender",for me, these are two of the best songs ever..........
nedjadielhadi 2 years ago 3
Go Zeppelin!!
MJAtoss 2 years ago
love it pure
artiste45 2 years ago 2
Made in Germany......
HippieJimi 2 years ago
Hard as shit to play nice accompanying guitar on stage while singing a complex song like this...by yourself. Wood, strings and words. That's stripped down talent.
unclebobunclebob 2 years ago 22
accapelo!
bigmac9aac 2 years ago
masterpiece
forabetterfuture 2 years ago 6
Andy ..i like so many other fans know Jackson was set up by a "woman" with such intent to get a little of his money at the time..ever notice how she neve rmoved forward in her career!I lost respect for her from the beginning..D>Girl...i love Jackson and always will..never believed it for a moment as most of us J.B> fans it was so ludicrist...
JennaP46 2 years ago
I went to HS with his son Ethan.Met his once.Ate popcorn with nim and his son in the Dorm room...Nice man.
ymerej2100 2 years ago 2
Lyrical genius!!!
Triton61 2 years ago 8
it sure is tough to find fault in an artist who has the goal of mankind getting along with each other. Jackson Browne is a great representative for rock and roll!! You older folks make sure your children listen to and understand his message.
SHAMKELLEY 2 years ago 5
I am one of those "older folks" And me and my SOn went to his concert tonight!! AMAZING!! Still the same JB
inatizzy2 2 years ago 3
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What a coincidence me and my dad are going to see this NIGGER play tonight.
4chan4tehlulz 2 years ago
The lyrics of "shape of a heart" clearly show he would sooner punch a hole in the wall than hit a woman! some women put themselves between the fist and the wall coz they need to be victims!
cgmcgarty 2 years ago 6
What a great song!! The rest of that crap is just that.. crap. I don't believe Jackson did anything wrong. I did not even know about DH's problems but I knew that JB could not do this to anyone.
andy65guitar 2 years ago 3
Has anyone even thought that DH hit HIM? She looks like she could kick anyguys butt! It probably never even happened but I am thinking that Jackson would and could not phyically hurt DH. Bunch of tabloid shite trying to cash in on thier talents.
andy65guitar 2 years ago 3
Andy, you've got it right. Corbin, you don't know the truth of the matter. I know a bunch of folks who are close to JB, who attest to DH's heroin addiction during the period in question (1994). She was a mess then. They had an ugly breakup. It's a matter of public record, that it was Jackson, not DH, who called the Santa Monica Police. Now Corbin, if YOU were beating YOUR g/f, would YOU call the cops??? Didn't think so. Jackson's the real deal.
withoutdevices 2 years ago
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Peace Now !!! No More War !!! No Nukes !!! All You Need Is Love !!! (but it's ok to beat the hell out of women ).
corbin100a 2 years ago
jackson did not punch her. get your facts straight.
jackson browne has been a fav or mine since i was 18 and i think his early works are mastery of prose and song, like no other. the lp "late for the sky" is blows my mind. put him in the ranks of springsteen, lennon, cash, dylan, steve earle, joni mitchell, mellencamp, tom waits, leonard cohen, shane macgowan, mike scott (of the waterboys), van morrison, townes van zandt who can turn words and feelings into dark and light magic
owtang 2 years ago 38
@owtang Why the hell do people mention Lennon without Macca ? Makes no sense.
JILF53 1 year ago
No reply, I have loved him since the age of 15. In a time when kids were into disco and all that crap, I always pay attention to lyrics. I found in his music and lyrics saved me as a frustrated young woman. Not a groopie just an appreciated fan. I have seen him at NO NUKES Hollywood Bowl, Santa Barbara Arlington Theatre, And Ventura Theatre, and, Santa Barbara Bowl - by the time I was 30. Miss those days.
igaloj 1 year ago
@owtang
persevere4 1 year ago
@owtang - maybe don’t even give these little people the time of day though I am glad you put the record straight. It just seems we have to put up with weasels, you know, descend down onto their crawling grounds to engage their obsessions. I suppose with the good there always has to be the ugly, they rather engage in ages old gossip as an old scold. I doubt this person has the slightest appreciation for the music his mind is stuck on the tabloids a waste of a person. Chlorinating the gene pool.
persevere4 1 year ago
hes has beena major influence on me as a writer.. his stuff just blows me away... sky blue and black has got to be one of the greatest ballads of all time... and you NEVER here it on the radio.. "course its so damn commercialized these days i dont waste my time on it anyhow...
patrickread 1 year ago
To the uninformed jackass who said Browne "suckered punched D.H." get the facts. Browne himself called the police. She was taking his property. She decided to accuse him. The cops left in literally 5 minutes because NOTHING HAPPENED. Read the report. She wanted to ruin his reputation with their friends, but the tabloids got ahold of it and they were both screwed. She admitted that nothing happened. But unhappily, Jackson has suffered from this slander all these years later.
Zameta 2 years ago 28
Thanks for the info. I see so many on youtube badmouth JB like this, w/o citing any real evidence. Perhaps a price for speaking out against evil with songs like Lives In The Balance, on a planet where people have become increasingly vile and addicted to media-cartel propaganda. Thank you Jackson Browne for your beautiful music and efforts to bring awareness to the dimwitted.
tommmmtom 2 years ago 3
@Zameta I totally agree, that was such a flat out lie, it is unbelevable what people will believe just because TMZ, or some other rag runs the story. You know that J B's real fan's never bought into it. Hopefully he does to.
lynda4199 1 year ago
@lynda4199 Oh, forgot to mention, although it's hard to choose, this is my all time fav of his songs.
lynda4199 1 year ago
@Zameta i had the same happen to me in a small town where everyone believed it because she was a good looking blonde....mates and all ....and it does effect you....it has me for over twenty yrs....women shouldnt be allowed to get away with it...they should be charged with slander and jailed
obywonn 1 year ago 2
@Zameta You are right! She was a real bitch. Jack called me to bail him out of the Venice jail. His son yelled to me, while I was in the kitchen, " Come quick, the police are taking Daddy to jail." You are right, he was called a wife-beater to say the least. She was fucking JFK JR> in New York and Jack found out about it and was throwing her out. Alley cat, that she was! But they did take him to Venice Jail where I had lawyers waiting for him. He was there 10 minutes. Patty
MsPatty1952 1 year ago
@Zameta what property was she takin? i love jackson browne. i use to work with his sisters boyfriend.
singapore7773 1 year ago
@Zameta People forget the key to this problem between Jackson & Darryl that night. She had moved out and moved to New York to live with John Kennedy Jr. Then came back to Jackson's house to get something and he caught her trying to break in. Later she said she came back to get her sweater. Doesn't make much since. Everyone has problems sometimes but I feel sorry for the famous because it gets spread like a wild fire.
Tones4me1 11 months ago
kermzee every man has two tickets witch one will you chose!
kermzee 2 years ago
Terrific. How old was Jackson in this video? I love it; he was quite attractive back then; he is so brilliant and talented. Thanks for posting this rare footage.
artj22850 2 years ago 2
This is a deeply reflective peice. I wish I could see myself in a truer light. One of these days with a lot of thought and focus I could become the man I want to be.
walkngdude 2 years ago
he is...
Freakovich 2 years ago
Jackson Browne has always used his musical and literary gifts to speak the virtually unspoken- the issues without tears, the injustices and inequities ignored but waiting to be addressed. To this day, his songs of decades ago remain relevant as though they were just written and sung. Even we who were born after he became THE Jackson Brown admire him and sing to his tunes with tears in our eyes. Browne is indubitably one of the greatest musicians of all time.
Smorgasbordbeauty 2 years ago 5
I agree. I used to play/sing this song in the back of my van. His sad songs brought me comfort when I was all spread out...and then he sucker punched Daryl Hannah...immortality!
PsyD1990 2 years ago
I won't even defend him on that. I guess he was not perfect. I hear though that the incident was isolated although that does not exonerate him. Objectively, his music and his accomplishments and campaign for humanity's advancement far outweigh that mistake of his.
Smorgasbordbeauty 2 years ago
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Awesome. thanks for sharing.
jimsvideos11 2 years ago
This was my introduction to Jackson. 19 years old and everyone in my life had moved on so it was a perfect song for the moment. I was alone but not lonely after hearing the song. I understood. I know it was written for friends who were setting sail but it applies to many other situations. Thank you, Jackson
Tones4me 2 years ago
Have always loved him. Brilliant writer. Thank you for this bit. :)
MandJfly 2 years ago 3
FANTASTIC
cuzinkevin 2 years ago
I love to listen to Jackson and block out the rest of the world. Deeper understanding of ones self is the key to being centered and happy. Know yourself and let the rest of life roll by.
Tones4me 2 years ago 3
love it
somthing fine real fine
AyeWeCan 3 years ago
A master piece !!!
thanks JB for all you makes.....
see you on April, OK ?????
floflo34600 3 years ago
wonderful 5****..Mel
amazongift 3 years ago
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JB ROCKS, and for the Record SO does PRESIDENT BUSH!!! W!!!
Aastrosfan 3 years ago
good grief.
scudder99 3 years ago 2
This is an amazing preformance
mrbadexample83 3 years ago 2
why do such beautiful songs become targets of anger? just watched annie lennox do "why" and brad paisley do"when i get where i'm going" and others like john denver -rod stewart-cat stevens..etc. why does everyone come on here to hate? do you throw things at your tv too? do you hide in your room and yell at kids to stay off your grass? when was the last time you said " i love you" to some one? stop it!
1bol390 3 years ago
I agree, How can people get angry when
listening to something as beautiful as this. I read time and time again comments that having nothing atall to do
with the music. There seems to be a lot of
anger out there and it saddens me.
FENDIN10 3 years ago
Jackson Browne RULES! He is still going strong and debunking the myths about deteriorating with age! I think I'm in love STILL!
kiplingrever 3 years ago 2
3 SIDES TOO EVERY STORY!
bcn1211 3 years ago
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asilcotza 3 years ago
I thank you ...Jackson Browne in whom is telling us that we are all the brotherhood.... in which we are. But we are all waiting on each other to find peace within us all to accomplish the task in which we are called, and that is peace. Yes, I am a Jew, and I wish we could all come to the knowledge of this. May we see this in 2009.
Yoheved49 3 years ago
I wish Jackson still wrote songs as powerful as that!
beatlegretsch 3 years ago
why are you wasting your time and not just enjoying the music?
I don't understand any of you. All this vitriol, and for what purpose?
dkmoran 3 years ago
PeelTower: ASSHOLE!!!!!!!!!
mrwp819300 3 years ago
PeelTower: FUCK YOU!!!!!!
mrwp819300 3 years ago
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The greed merchants are out in force on this post, I see. What is it about stupid Yanks that they think the word 'communist' is enough to put you off someone? They are such thick fucking idiots. If you aren't a socialist, you are a greedy, selfish, exploitative, Shylock rat. Every family on earth worthy of the name teaches their sons and daughters to share. That is what the unnatural capitalist greed merchants are so afraid of. They don't want to share. They hate the very idea. They are evil.
PeelTower 3 years ago
Oh-and Europe is doing Soooooooooo well.Just as long as good Ol'Uncle Sam is there with his nukes.With out us pal you'd be a Nazi or a Commy.I beg your pardon,We are America and have a different way .Thats why we came across the Atlantic.Its you assholes that are destroying our way of life and American Liberals who let it happen.Hence forth Nov 4 ,08.Leave us free lovin Americans alone.
walleyrt69 3 years ago
We have our own 'nukes' didn't you know? You fool. Without the Russians YOU would be nazis. They sacrificed millions upon millions in WWII, you idiot. Youv'e never known what real war is and you never will because every time you lose a few thousand, you shit your Yankee pants. Fuck off dick brain.
PeelTower 3 years ago
where did this argument even come from!?
the cold war is stupid, i'm surprised people are still so primitive to still think about it!
i think you should pay attention to Jackson Browne's lyrics, be free, love life as it is, and live until it's over, not destroying yourself internally, nor hurting a fellow person!
i'm English by the way, now, i'll keep out of the argument you lot have going! i just wanted to out in my thoughts
youngaikidoka 3 years ago
PeelTower, you say that you are from Tulalu? I seriously doubt that, but if you love Tulalu at all, then you should at least acknowledge your own history.
The "stupid yanks" that you refer to are the same "stupid yanks" who defended Funafuti from a brutal military invasion by the Japanese, and the same who turned the Japanese away from invading your islands in much larger force, by defeating them at Midway.
The result, ultimately, was a world in which you attained independent nationhood.
Wtf?
MDHS1974 3 years ago
peeltower...
Омар Хайям LXIX:
Сей жизни караван не мешкает в пути:
Повеселившись чуть, мы прочь должны уйти.
О том, что завтра ждет товарищей, не думай,
Неси вина сюда, - уж рассвело почти.
MDHS1974 3 years ago
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It's a shame he's so ugly...otherwise he would have been soooooooo big.
PeelTower 3 years ago
Bye the way, I am only joking about Jackson's looks...I know it's obvious to those with a functioning brain but I have come to realize that there are many out there who seem deficient in that regard. Peace.
PeelTower 3 years ago
He was so big you idiot!
beatlegretsch 3 years ago
Jackson Brown is truly awesome.
ssgtnelson 3 years ago 5
I could listen to Jackson Browne 24/7 & that is no joke!!!
Happy belated 60th birthday JB U ROCK STILL!!!
JBsBgstFan 3 years ago
Can anyone post Jackson Browne from Glastonbury 1994 onto this site please.
This song makes me think of Cricket!
FENDIN10 3 years ago
i am so anti communist but i am i hope in touch with everyman jb is antiwar tell me is that wrong tell me who has consistantly sang anti war other than jb john lennon and ny
i hope im everyman i hope you want to be too.
kbp
bigboy5253 3 years ago
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he is a communist
Assassinate08 3 years ago
well thank God he believes everyman is equal and deserves to be treated the same, otherwise where would we be!!! Two tier health system and poverty reigns supreme
shantolog 3 years ago 2
Rubbish
StrayGator 3 years ago
Jackson Browne RULES! He is still going strong and debunking the myths about deteriorating with age! I think I'm in love STILL!
ferretmommy1118 3 years ago 7
im only 15 and jackson browne iz by far my fav
234h 3 years ago 5
same, im 15 and jackson is my favourite musical artist by far
UltimoMode 3 years ago 4