rdo wrote: 
I concur.

 Hannio wrote: 
...and contrived and derivative.

 jcioban wrote: 
I'm familiar with Mr. Browne's background - doesn't change my perception of his performance on this piece. . . 
 

I think knowing his history makes this song much more meaningful. Rated out-of-context is the wrong way to view this.
 vandal wrote: 

 rdo wrote: 

Wow, that's right, just curl up in a ball, die and fade away, huh?  Just cuz an artist "had his day" means they are NEVER TO CREATE AGAIN?  wow, is all I have to say

Also, it doesn't mean he's taking away from someone else!  It's a big creative world out there....and he had 3 sold out shows when I saw him last year...I'd say he's still in the sun and should be.

 Hannio wrote: 
Spot on.  Mr Browne's emoting feels forced, unreal, and further blands out an already painfully plain song. . . 
 

 Hannio wrote: 

Good point.  The first thought that comes to my mind is, Why the special treatment?  He had his day in the sun.  Let's hear someone who didn't.

Jackson Browne - one of those rare storytellers that not only allows me a glimpse inside his soul, he reaches
in and touches mine. Brilliant writer.

 LowPhreak wrote: 

Me neither.  Was there ever music so bleached white of all its color and flavor?

One of my favorite albums from one of my favorite artists -  he is always so excellent when performing live.

Jackson is one of my all time favourites, no matter what song! Makes me feel melancholic and happy at the same time.

He's doing an Austin City Limits live taping in May (??) at the new venue...be watching for it folks....Mr. Browne is the consumate professional performer....and one of the most personalble performers I've ever had the pleasure of listening to live.

One of those rare occasions I feel compelled to write something. Amazing artist and an amazing song. Bill, you've done it again. Thanks.

First thing I heard when I turned on RP this morning. Surprising to hear Jackson Browne on RP. Thanks for picking a nice non commercial tune.

I've got two of his acoustic CDs, and his between-song banter is sometimes even better than the actual song! I've been a fan since "Doctor My Eyes." He got me through high school, a disastrous stint in another city (teenage rebellion), the death of my best friend (her favorite song was "Late For the Sky") and all manner of other typically life-ish events.  There are a few really gifted lyricists - Dylan, Fogelberg, Mitchell, and Browne - and if someone put a gun to my head and demanded I pick one, I'd have to take the bullet.  Still, Jackson Browne was my "first love," even before Joni.  And this CD is absolutely worth the investment.

Nice "puffy shirt"

LOVE JB!

Meh. Never cared for Jackson Browne. :P

Nov 30th, Bass Concert Hall, U of Texas campus....what a SET!  What a professional!  And he was soooo connected to the audience....just seems like a humble man...it was like we were in his living room and he was giving us his gift........thanks Mr. Browne

Wow.  This really hit me tonight. Very, very nice.

Going to see his acoustic set in Austin November 30th!!! Can't WAIT!!!!!!!!!

Saw him play acoustically many years ago here at the benefit marking the signing of the treaty banning land mine. Bruce Cockburn hosted the evening and warmed up for JB. Great show and an appreciative crowd. I've never seen him with his band but he pulls off a lot of his tunes and his guitar playing is quite good

Love hearing JB on RP. These live albums are fantastic (imho).

 RadioDoc wrote: 

actually, maybe not...

 cherinoel wrote: 
Nope. Now I'm informed it's on the 30th. At Ravinia in Highland Park, Il. Thanks!

 Jazbo wrote: 

Jazbo - his website shows 7/28!!!  Did they add a date in Indiana?