Probably the only Jackson Browne song I ever really liked: “Lawyers in Love,” performed live in 1986.
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drinkof on July 17, 2012 9:12 AM:
It's fine to not like Jackson Browne. But no need to be a snob. Besides, as a friend of mine once said, 'Jackson Browne's voice is an acquired taste, but if you don't like David Lindley, you just can't hear'.
Bill from FL on July 17, 2012 9:20 AM:
Try this one:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GAu7gh7xoJo
SadOldVet on July 17, 2012 9:28 AM:
Probably the only Jackson Browne song I ever really liked...
As a Jackson Browne fan, I am ok with you liking or not liking his music. Still, one Jackson Browne song liked is one more than I ever liked of Micheal 'The Pedophile' Jackson.
Now, give me your opinion on the greatest American poet and songwriter ever, Bob Dylan.
howie on July 17, 2012 9:28 AM:
I was a huge Jackson Browne fan before he got popular. After The Pretender, however, he went really sappy and top 40 ish for several years.
This was about the first good song after that period.
Jon B. on July 17, 2012 10:33 AM:
These Days, Ed!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tPk11AugG4c
Although I prefer Nico's version:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J1N8GtDkYfQ
Steve on July 17, 2012 10:47 AM:
Late for the Sky is one of my favorite songs ever by anyone
Big River Bandido on July 17, 2012 10:59 AM:
Wait a minute...who in their right mind doesn't like the Eagles' Take It Easy? Or did you just not know that Browne co-wrote it?
MuddyLee on July 17, 2012 11:08 AM:
As one who lives on the SC/NC border south of Charlotte, let me put in a vote for Redneck Friend (even if it is a metaphor...). At least it rocks.
Roddy McCorley on July 17, 2012 12:16 PM:
Check out "Redneck Friend" or "Road and the Sky." And I heartily echo the sentiments regarding David Lindley expressed above.
Barbara on July 17, 2012 6:16 PM:
Fountain of Sorrow: great song!