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martygarrison
Trad climber
Washington DC
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Topic Author's Original Post - Sep 14, 2014 - 05:23pm PT
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Jackson Browne stopped by the office this week and played a quick set. Afterword we chatted about our respective adventures in Joshua Tree back in the day. He used to go out to Barton Flats a lot. He signed an old photo from 1978 where I was wearing the same shirt as today! And yes that is K-man in the photo.
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go-B
climber
Cling to what is good!
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Sep 14, 2014 - 05:27pm PT
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That's cool!
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Bob D'A
Trad climber
Taos, NM
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Sep 14, 2014 - 05:34pm PT
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Late for the Sky...one of my favorites. Saw him with Bruce Springsteen in 1974 at the Main Point coffeehouse just outside Philly.
That's so cool.
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BLUEBLOCR
Social climber
joshua tree
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Sep 14, 2014 - 05:40pm PT
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this is really cool!
i'm glad you didn't say he died.
just yesterday i was playing "Take it Easy" on the piano. trying to anyway.
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drljefe
climber
El Presidio San Augustin del Tucson
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Sep 14, 2014 - 05:43pm PT
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Marty, you work at the Tiny Desk?
You dog.
Cool story.
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two-shoes
Trad climber
Auberry, CA
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Sep 14, 2014 - 05:47pm PT
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Love it!
I like seeing J. B., --the decent, and progressive person that he is, not to mention talented. He's no doubt chuckling at what you guys were passing to and fro!
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ground_up
Trad climber
mt. hood /baja
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Sep 14, 2014 - 05:48pm PT
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Very cool indeed , the guy is one of my favorite singer/songwriters.
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mtnyoung
Trad climber
Twain Harte, California
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Sep 14, 2014 - 06:19pm PT
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Great post Marty (and you're looking pretty damn well yourself).
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couchmaster
climber
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Sep 14, 2014 - 06:58pm PT
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That's awesome Marty. Like Bob D, Late for the Sky has always been one of my top albums of all times. Just turned my son onto it 2 weeks ago and he loved it too. I always disliked the way he (alleged, not proven and she withdrew the charges like a good, well abused wife would) beat Darryl Hanna though. But if you listen to his music, you can hear refrains of those kinds of relationships. It just goes to show that often, our trust in "stars" be they of film or music, is misplaced.
"As Hannah's spokesman, Alan Nierob, told the press on the afternoon of Wednesday, Sept. 23: "She received serious injuries incurred during a domestic dispute with Browne for which she sought medical treatment."
"It's awful," says a close friend, given permission to speak to PEOPLE by the normally press-shy Hannah. According to the friend, Hannah suffered a black eye, a broken finger, swollen lips and body bruises at the hands of an out-of-control Browne. Says the source: "She's still in shock." "
Anyway, my fav off "Late For The Sky" is the song "For A Dancer", still loving this one: it seemed like we had it on auto repeat recently the weekend my son was down to visit:
[Click to View YouTube Video]
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zBrown
Ice climber
Brujò de la Playa
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Sep 14, 2014 - 07:08pm PT
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Any Brown is OK in my book, but I especially like Jackson. Even better with a little zevon.
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troutboy
Trad climber
Newark, DE
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Sep 14, 2014 - 07:17pm PT
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That incident never happened and DH later confirmed it never happened. Police reports also state there was no assault by either party. Goggle it for more details.
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Jon Beck
Trad climber
Oceanside
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Sep 14, 2014 - 07:21pm PT
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Jackson Brown looks really good, timeless jams. An American icon.
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rottingjohnny
Sport climber
mammoth lakes ca
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Sep 14, 2014 - 07:51pm PT
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At least jackson didn't use a rake on Hannah to make her pay for her mistakes....
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zBrown
Ice climber
Brujò de la Playa
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Sep 14, 2014 - 07:51pm PT
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I don't know what happened, but maybe neither did DH or JB. Viva Highland Park.
[Click to View YouTube Video]
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jgill
Boulder climber
Colorado
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Sep 14, 2014 - 09:19pm PT
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What a great intersection of the arts!
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MisterE
Gym climber
Bishop, CA
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Sep 14, 2014 - 10:25pm PT
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So cool Marty. great history - thanks for the share!
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DMBARN
Trad climber
Modesto
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Sep 14, 2014 - 10:49pm PT
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For someone in their early twenties, in the early seventies (with the emergence of the "singer/songwriter" trend), his music was compelling to say the least. Emotionally, he seemed to hit every chord just right. The small group of friends I had at the time would quote him endlessly to express feelings of loves lost or in crisis, or just the vast unknown world that was opening up to us at that age. Lines like these are still stuck in my head;
Looking hard into your eyes
There was nobody I'd ever known
Such an empty surprise to feel so alone
Maybe people only ask you how you're doing
'Cause that's easier than letting on how little they could care
But when you know that you've got a real friend somewhere
Suddenly all the others are so much easier to bear
Say a prayer for the Pretender
Who started out so young and strong
Only to surrender
"Late For The Sky" has to be the albumn that anchors his entire career. Geffen sure knew how to pick em..
And Marty, that T-shirt is to die for. I would love to still have mine....
http://youtu.be/uD-Da6eaL40
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ShawnInPaso
climber
Paso Robles, CA
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Sep 15, 2014 - 12:39am PT
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Great post and photos Marty.
I've always thought of Jackson Browne as a master story teller with a gift for music.
[Click to View YouTube Video]
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Mark Sensenbach
climber
CA
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Sep 15, 2014 - 12:49am PT
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Love it! wish i was there. such a cool musician. 'saturate before using' all da way!
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Tobia
Social climber
Denial
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Sep 15, 2014 - 02:29am PT
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Too Cool!
Like most people, there are one or two artists that seem to be able to write songs that might have sprung from the listener's own mind.
Jackson Browne has been that way for me. Late For The Sky (and earlier records) seemed to sing my mind; just in a far superior voice. One of those albums that you reach for throughout your lifetime and one that brings solace in times of struggle. James Taylor is another who connects in the same way.
A couple of favorites:
Jackson Browne ≈ Rock Me On The Water
[Click to View YouTube Video]
Jackson Browne ≈ Ready or Not
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OpQCl53K6EQ
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Barbarian
climber
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Sep 15, 2014 - 08:08am PT
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Jackson Browne could be considered the poet laureate of his generation. His compositions were beautiful and full. His phrasing was rooted more in jazz than rock or folk. Most of all, listening to Jackson, then and now, takes me back to a time when we were innocents in a complex world.
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PhilG
Trad climber
The Circuit, Tonasket WA
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Sep 15, 2014 - 08:39am PT
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When I was living on the road, sleeping in unlocked cars on Used Car lots, and finding meals in dumpsters, Jackson Browne music seemed to strike a common chord. His words seemed to be the poetry of my life.
These days, dealing with the problems of these days...the songs seem as relevant as ever.
...well I'll just keep moving.
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Willoughby
Social climber
Truckee, CA
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Sep 15, 2014 - 08:43am PT
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I find it inconceivable that he could have written These Days at 16. How's that possible?!?
This is really good.
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looking sketchy there...
Social climber
Lassitude 33
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Sep 15, 2014 - 08:57am PT
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Very cool. Amazing you still had the same T-Shirt and that it survived in such good shape.
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phylp
Trad climber
Millbrae, CA
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Sep 15, 2014 - 09:01am PT
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That's so nice, thanks for sharing.
Jackson Browne's greatest hits is a regular for my gym workouts.
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Chaz
Trad climber
greater Boss Angeles area
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Sep 15, 2014 - 09:01am PT
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And the shirt still fits.
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nita
Social climber
chica de chico, I don't claim to be a daisy.
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Sep 15, 2014 - 09:09am PT
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Marty, That is so cool!!....Is the little concert going to be on Tiny desk? . I'm a Big fan of Tiny desk concerts and a Bigger fan of Jackson Browne.. His music has helped me through many dark days and good times..
Yesterday at Strawberry Music Festival ..i was listening to a 19 year old woman named, Hannah Kile sing~ Your Bright baby blues. Her voice and rendition of his song is flat out amazing .. .magical and ..beautiful.. Wish Jackson Browne could hear her sing it...
[Click to View YouTube Video]
Marty, Love that picture of you and Kelly in Joshua tree! ......guapo
Edit, Marty, Thanks for the heads-up.
Mr Scott Barbarian..
"Don't confront me with my failures; I have not forgotten them." no doubt, one of my favorite lines..
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martygarrison
Trad climber
Washington DC
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Topic Author's Reply - Sep 15, 2014 - 09:38am PT
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Nita, yes Tiny Desk, look for the video in itunes soon.
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Barbarian
climber
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Sep 15, 2014 - 09:59am PT
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"Don't confront me with my failures; I have not forgotten them."
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Toker Villain
Big Wall climber
Toquerville, Utah
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Sep 15, 2014 - 10:01am PT
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Who plays the searing slide guitar on Running on Empty?
Falsely accusing someone of domestic violence should be a felony.
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nita
Social climber
chica de chico, I don't claim to be a daisy.
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Sep 15, 2014 - 10:12am PT
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^
It be ..Mr polyester, the Master of many stringed instruments. ...David Lindley .
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Dolomite
climber
Anchorage
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Sep 15, 2014 - 05:06pm PT
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Nice thread, Marty. Here's an amazing version of "Something Fine." I first heard it last year, took me back over three decades, thought I was time traveling.
[Click to View YouTube Video]
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skcreidc
Social climber
SD, CA
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Sep 15, 2014 - 06:05pm PT
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it's Nita for the win. David Lindley is one of my favorite musicians; love his lap steel slide in particular.
Jackson Brown. A Class Act all the way around. Just happen to like him best when he's with David Lindley. Those two just click musically.
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k-man
Gym climber
SCruz
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Sep 15, 2014 - 06:23pm PT
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Man, how great is That!
John lives across the street from me and we have dinner every time I make up to Yosemite. What the heck ever happened to Bill anyway. Man was that guy ripped. And Marty, looking good bro. I remember you used to strum a few tunes on that git-box. Didja sing harmony with Jackson?
Nice stuff. .. .. ..
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Mark Rodell
Trad climber
Bangkok
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Sep 15, 2014 - 07:00pm PT
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Is it just me, or does J.B. look a bit like Barry Bates?
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martygarrison
Trad climber
Washington DC
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Topic Author's Reply - Sep 15, 2014 - 07:03pm PT
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He has that old Bates haircut. He is also very slight of build.
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TYeary
Social climber
State of decay
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Sep 15, 2014 - 08:16pm PT
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Very cool Marty!! Browne was always a favorite of mine and I have seen him many times since the "Saturate before Using" album. Late for the Sky followed by Pretender are my favorites!
TY
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Todd Gordon
Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal
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Sep 16, 2014 - 02:08am PT
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Way cool.........awesome.
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Barbarian
climber
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Sep 16, 2014 - 08:25am PT
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Nita -
Sure wish I could have heard that. Your Bright Baby Blues is one of my favorite JB songs. Probably because I spent so much time sitting on the side of the road with my thumb out. Oh, the bittersweet memories of a mis-spent youth.
I've got a five hour drive ahead of me next Tuesday. I think I'll put on jackson for the trip to Facelift.
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Toker Villain
Big Wall climber
Toquerville, Utah
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Sep 16, 2014 - 10:41am PT
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Thanks for the info.
I wish all the ST threads were this friendly. Ah well.
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Seamstress
Trad climber
Yacolt, WA
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Sep 16, 2014 - 11:50am PT
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Ahhhh - a voice like chocolate, lyrics like ......
I saw him in concert knowing nothing about him . The next day I went out and bought all his albums - there were just three at the time.
I cna't decide if it is Late for the Sky or The Pretender that was my favorite album.
Caught between the longing for love
and the struggle for the legal tender
Where the sirens sing and the church bells ring
and the junk man pounds his fender
Where the veterans dream of the fight
fast asleep at the traffic light
And the children solemnly wait
for the ice cream vendor
Out into the cool of the evening
strolls the pretender
He knows that all his hopes and dreams
begin and end there
And now that my Dad is in his final days,
But daddy I want to let you know somehow
The things you said are so much clearer now
And I would turn the pages back but time will not allow
And one of my absolute favorite lines:
Let the disappointments pass let the laughter fill your glass
Let your illusions last until they shatter
Whatever you might hope to find
Among the thoughts that crowd your mind
There won't be many that ever really matter
Speaks to you at every phase of life.
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yanqui
climber
Balcarce, Argentina
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Sep 16, 2014 - 03:45pm PT
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I don't remember where I heard it, but I recall Zevon talking about how Jackson Browne had been a major help when he was struggling to get his life back together. Not only that, J.B. jams with David Lindley. Does it get any better that?
[Click to View YouTube Video]
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k-man
Gym climber
SCruz
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Sep 16, 2014 - 07:38pm PT
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If we're speaking of Mr. Dave, they guy with the 8-ball gear shifter on his steel guitar, his song "Your old lady" is sung in a special key when I'm in the room.
But I suppose that's all for a different thread ...
As for Jackson Brown, I have this old DVD with Cat Stevens, James Taylor, and Jackson Browne on it. No, they're not singing together, each is doing a solo show at some BBC station series shindig or something (I forget the name of the thing off hand).
Man, those 70's! And man, those Brits!! And man, does Jackson Browne ever give a crazy-assed cool performance!
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martygarrison
Trad climber
Washington DC
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Topic Author's Reply - Sep 17, 2014 - 03:28am PT
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Kelly, I have heard that special Mr Dave performance story...
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Festus
Social climber
Enron by the Sea
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Sep 17, 2014 - 10:13am PT
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Randy Newman singing about Jackson Browne...and other things:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VQjO5c8vYkE
Like us all you want the very best of life
A car, a house, a neighborhood that's nice
With flowers and trees and lots of little kids around
Where public schools aren't breeding grounds
for vice
You say you're working harder than you ever have
You say you got two jobs and so's your wife
Living in the richest country in the world
Wouldn't you think you'd have a better life
If you lived in Norway
You'd be fine right now
Get sick there
You make the doctor wait
If you lived in Belgium
You could mediate
[Flemish/French debate]
Hey knock it off!
And the French fries are great
Hey!
Jesus Christ it stinks here high and low
The rich are getting richer
I should know
While we're going up
You're going down
And no one gives a sh#t but Jackson Browne
Jackson Browne
Jackson
Jackson
There's a famous saying someone famous said
As General Motors goes so go we all
Johnny Cougar's singing it's their country now
He'll be singing for Toyota by the fall
[Patriots]:
That's not true
John's a patriot
He's not like you
He's a......
Jesus Christ it stinks here low and high
Some get rich
And others just get by
Bono's off in Africa - he's never around
The country turns its lonely eyes to who?
Jackson Browne
Jackson Browne
Jackson Browne
A piece of the pie
That's all we're asking for
A piece of the pie
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k-man
Gym climber
SCruz
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Sep 17, 2014 - 12:37pm PT
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Marty, "performance" is quite the descriptive adjective! What a polyester pro is that man!
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nita
Social climber
chica de chico, I don't claim to be a daisy.
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Sep 21, 2014 - 02:40pm PT
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Jackson Browne has been my favorite for so long and i play his cd's all the time....so much so.. that Timid hid both ~ Saturate be fore use and ~ Late for the Sky.....I still can't find them and he doesn't remember where he put them.
So Barbarian, ...could you possibly burn me a copy of Browne's cd's, Saturate before use, and ~ Late for the sky?....no big deal if you can't...
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Sep 21, 2014 - 04:22pm PT
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I've been a Jackson Browne fan too -----since the 1970's.
My fav album was likely Running on Empty.
Running on Empty is the fifth album by American singer-songwriter Jackson Browne. Released in 1977, the album reached #3 on the Billboard Pop Albums chart in 1978 and stayed on the charts for 65 weeks.
Speaking of the "innocent 70's" mentioned upthread, I must have listened to "Rosie" from that album 25 times before I finally comprehended the lyrics.
A beautiful ballad-----but there is more to the story.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-YeIMQhX15I
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martygarrison
Trad climber
Washington DC
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Topic Author's Reply - Sep 23, 2014 - 09:00pm PT
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Dingus, it's clear age has tarnished your taste in music.
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