Jackson Browne

[Prettymaid]

Hi Stars! I've been wondering where you've been. Missed you!

Peoria is this Friday night. We have some friends who got tickets also so we're going to go together. There is a gambling boat in Peoria so the plan is to go there for a couple hours (or as long as it takes to lose) :lol: then we'll grab some dinner and head over to the civic center for the show. Pretty good seats for this one too - 2nd row center but behind a three row orchestra pit. I'm pumped!

[sodascouts]

Oh no! Get well soon Jackson!

http://www.undercover.fm/news/14618-jackson-browne-ill-cancels-show

[TimothyBFan]

OH CRAP Cathy!!! Have you heard yet about tomorrow night? Fingers crossed he's ok to perform by then.

[Prettymaid]

Sh*t!
Er...I mean...Get Well Soon Jackson!:worried: :pray::weep:

Thanks for the heads up Nancy.

[TimothyBFan]

Just a thought, but he may be in need of some TLC, chicken soup and someone to wipe his brow and hand him tissues.......:unimpressed:

[Brooke]

Oh no! Get well quick, Jackson! :pray:

I would be glad to help out with the soup and tissues, too! :nod:

[Prettymaid]

TBF, I don't know yet about tomorrow night's show! At least he didn't have a show scheduled for tonight and he can rest up.

I realized that I didn't sound too symathetic to JB in my last post. I really do wish him well. And if he needs a nurse while in the midwest, I'm here for him!

Poor Jackson. He's runnin' on empty. Hey... that's a good name for a song...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2O_1plEd3i4

[TimothyBFan]

First Stevie sick and now Jackson...... Coincidence? http://bestsmileys.com/signs15/24.gif

[Prettymaid]

I was thinking the same thing earlier. You know how she goes through those rock stars!

[Troubadour]

Oh no! I have just seen this. I've got everything crossed that JB will be fit and healthy for your show, Cathy.

Apparently Jackson gave Danny Kortchmar a shout out after he performed Shaky Town the other night (a song that Danny wrote.) Just read that on FB. :)

[Prettymaid]

Cool Troub!

No news is good news right now. I'll keep checking his site. It wouldn't be the end of the world if he had to reschedule, but I'm pumped to see him now!

[whitcap]

I hope Jackson gets well soon!

[WalshFan88]

Hopefully it won't be cancelled on you PM! Fingers crossed!

[Stars]

Sorry to hear that JB is sick! Hope he is well enough to do the Peoria show, PM. However, if not, you will have the show to look forward to in the future!:thumbsup:

[TimothyBFan]

Any news yet about Jackson for tonight? http://bestsmileys.com/fingers/1.gif

[Prettymaid]

Willie, I saw your smiley and thought, "What the hell is that?" :hilarious:
It's fingers crossed, right?

Anyway, we just called and confirmed plans with our friends. They live on the way so we will pick them up around 2:30 and head on over to Peoria. Should be fun. Now I just have to hope that Jackson sounds okay and not that he should have cancelled! KWIM? :shrug: Hope he's got it in him to put on a good show!

Stay tuned!

[Brooke]

Have fun, Pm! I soooooo wish I was going! :jealous:

[Troubadour]

I hope it's great, Cathy! I'll be eagerly awaiting your review.

[Ive always been a dreamer]

I hope you have a blast Cathy and hope Jackson is in good form. I would so loved to have been able to join you at this show. As you know, I briefly considered it. If I had traveled out there, I guess I would be a nervous wreck by now after the events of the last couple days. But, of course, I don't think Jackson would ever cancel a show unless he absolutely had to being the consumate professional that he is.

Can't wait to hear all about it!

[Prettymaid]

Let me just start by saying:

I am a happy girl!!!

Although Jackson was clearly getting over a nose/throat thing, he pulled through with flying colors, especially during the second set. We got 25 songs with a half hour intermission. (He said he was going to take a 15 minute break, but I was glad it was longer because it took me practically the entire 1/2 hour to stand in line for the bathroom and get back to my seat.)

We were basically in the 5th row dead center, although on the ticket it read row B. There were three rows of padded folding chairs (indicated as the orchestra pit on the seating chart) and then a brass rail running the width of the seating area. Behind that were velvety comfy arm chairs, which we enjoyed very much. The show was to start at 8:00 and he came onstage about 8:10. He was wearing the exact same thing as when we saw him at the Horseshoe - gray shirt and jeans and the stage was set the same also.

Here (http://www.pjstar.com/photos_entertainment/x767227271/Jackson-Browne-Plays-Peoria?foto=0) are some photos.

He started with Barracades Of Heaven and then said something like, "You've probably heard by now that on this tour there is no set list..." and finished his thought. As soon as he stopped speaking a female voice to my left shouted, "LOOKING INTO YOU!" What luck! I quickly followed up by shouting, "LOOKING INTO YOU!". He had sat at the keyboard by this time and I heard those first familiar beautiful notes and said to Hubby, "He's going to do it! This is Looking Into You!" I soaked in the song as he sang it, knowing that it would probably be the only time he would sing one of my requests, and it was. He actually stopped halfway through the second verse, used an expletive, good naturedly said he was messing up and started the second verse again, this time in a different key. There were no more mistakes in the song.

A little later he said, "I don't know if you heard but I had to cancel a show the other night because I... (wasn't feeling well, was sick, not sure how he worded it.) Instinct took over and when he stopped speaking I said, "Hope you're feeling better!" He looked out and said, "I am feeling better. I'm feeling much better." :yay: He went on to talk about how he usually stays healthy when he's touring but that he'd recently gone home for a week and thought maybe he might have caught something then. A short while later as the crowd was shouting out requests he sat down on his "guitar playing chair" and motioned to us with an upturned index finger as if to say, "just a second" and blew his nose! Everybody laughed and he said something like, "This would be a good time to do Cocaine. But if I did it I would do the rehab version", but he didn't do it. I was glad because I don't like the song. He then put what looked to be a cough drop in his mouth for about 20 seconds and took it out and put it on the top of his amp, where he had gotten the kleenex. You could tell, especially during the first set, that his voice was affected by his being sick, but he still sounded good to me and by the second set his voice had warmed up and he sounded much better.

I noticed as JB continued through a couple more songs that he was not telling any stories but just singing the songs. At one point after another wave of requests were shouted I waited for the quiet moment and said, "Tell us more about the songs!" That got a laugh from the audience and from Jackson and once again he replied to me by saying, "I'm afraid if I start talking I won't stop", which got a spattering of applause. :yay:

Even though he had sung Looking Into You that didn't stop me from shouting out requests here and there, although I must say my strategy was rather desperate, calling out a different request after every song. "THE ONLY CHILD!...THE TIMES YOU'VE COME!...JUST SAY YEAH!"
Hubby's second request choice for this show was My Stunning Mystery Companion. He really knows how to pick 'em doesn't he? :lol: Very wordy titles. Hubby has a voice for radio and all week long he had been comically 'practicing' his request. Out of nowhere he would leap up from his recliner and shout, "MY STUNNING MYSTERY COMPANION!." Toward the end of the show I decided to help him out because JB had not done it yet, so along with a barrage of other requests from the audience we shouted out in unison, "MY STUNNING MYSTERY COMPANION!" to no avail. Oh well, I understood that Jackson had to pretend he was interested in what others wanted to hear besides Hubby and I. ;)

I thought from the beginning that the crowd was much more lively and into it last night than at the casino show, and he defintely appreciated it and fed off of it.

After playing Running On Empty he bowed, left the stage and came back out a minute or so later for his encore, which was a cover of Warren Zevon's Mohammed's Radio

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=44Rwu5yPUrc

and then Late For The Sky.

Bow, hand to heart, exit stage left and lights up.

I have to admit I was worried going in to this show. After the somewhat disappointing shortened concert two weeks ago and the fact that he was sick I was afraid that the show might be sub par, but it wasn't and I came out just as big of a fan as before, if not more. I still maintain that my preference is to see and hear Jackson with his band, but I wouldn't have missed this for the world.

Here (http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/jackson-browne/2011/civic-center-peoria-il-7bd3f6ac.html) is the set list.

[luvthelighthouse]

Sounds like an amazing expierence! Good to hear the show was great.

[sodascouts]

Thanks for the details! I'm so glad you enjoyed the show. I've decided to wait until the last minute to get my Jackson tickets, hoping for better (the ones I keep pulling up now are literally the last row).

Very cool that he talked to you not once but twice!

[Freypower]

I'm glad you enjoyed it & that he SPOKE to you, Cathy.

Interesting choice of Mohammed's Radio. Of course Linda Ronstadt recorded it on Back In The USA.

[Brooke]

Pm, I'm so happy JB did another great show for you. Interesting that he did a cover for one of his encores. He has so many wonderful songs of his own. I was listening to Late For the Sky the other day and it had me in tears. I just know I'd be crying through his whole show. But I still want to see him.

[Troubadour]

Cathy - I am so happy for you! I loved reading your write-up and all of the little details you remembered. I'm THRILLED that you got quite a bit of interaction and that Jackson is on the mend. I've got to say, the bit about your hubby randomly leaping out of his armchair and yelling "MY STUNNING MYSTERY COMPANION!" at various moments in the lead up to the concert cracked me up! He sounds great. :mrgreen:

[whitcap]

Sounds like the show was great PM! I'm glad you had fun. My concert is a week from today :yay:

[Prettymaid]

I'm bummed for you PM! I'm sure you enjoyed it and all but I wish you would of known it would be a shortened show. Maybe someone who knows more about casino shows (Mike? Jess?) knows why that has anything to do with a shortened set. Were the tickets cheaper? Just curious. Hope it was worth your long drive and overnight stay tho. Keeping my fingers crossed for Peoria!

I realized that I meant to answer this and forgot. For 2nd row center seats but a shortened set at the casino we paid $176 each, through the venue. For Row B center seats at a full show at the Peoria Civic Center we paid $65 per seat at the Jackson Browne site presale. You tell me which was the better deal! :huh: Oh well, live and learn. I wanted to thank Brooke one more time. If it wasn't for coming here and seeing her post about the Jackson Browne site presale we wouldn't have got those great seats. Thanks Brookie!!! :xoxo:

There are some videos of Peoria. I'm not surprised considering all the recording I saw going on. This is The Load Out/Stay.
I swear I can hear myself around 5:24, especially during the words "little bit". :hilarious:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kNLRqRWRilU


This one has a lot clearer view of him and some great closeups!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_PciKknhc7A

You can clearly see how he appreciates the audience's applause.

Hopefully he'll tour next year with his band. I can see him struggle when he goes for the high notes now and he's already dropped the key to those songs, so I don't know how much longer he can keep touring at the pace he's used to. If your interested to see how often he's toured in the past check out this page.

http://www.jrp-graphics.com/jb/JBConcertHistory.html

[Brooke]

I wanted to thank Brooke one more time. If it wasn't for coming here and seeing her post about the Jackson Browne site presale we wouldn't have got those great seats. Thanks Brookie!!! :xoxo:


You're welcome, Pm! I sooooooo wanted to go to this, but our son is getting married in July and all my money is being saved for that right now! I hadn't even thought about it when the presale started. The bride's parents are footing her part, of course, but guess what? There's still lots for the groom's parents to take care of! I really didn't realize that till now and I'm in the midst of it! :headscratch:

I do hope Jackson will tour again next year. Somehow, somewhere, someway, I want to see him.

[TimothyBFan]

I realized that I meant to answer this and forgot. For 2nd row center seats but a shortened set at the casino we paid $176 each, through the venue. For Row B center seats at a full show at the Peoria Civic Center we paid $65 per seat at the Jackson Browne site presale. You tell me which was the better deal!




:woah: WOW!!! What a difference in prices and you got the longer show for the lesser money!! I will have to keep that in mind! Like I said before, the only show I ever saw at a casino was actually a very reasonable price so I didn't think anything of it. :shrug:

[sodascouts]

Just saw Jackson Browne at the historic Orpheum Theatre tonight!

I wasn't sure I was going to go with all the flooding downtown, but I figured, "What the heck." I drove down there and while some roads were closed, Beale Street and the Orpheum were just fine. I walked up to the box office and lucky for me, they had a seventh row seat on the left center aisle! I was really happy, as from home I'd been pulling up last row, literally.

When Jackson came onstage, he commented that he'd seen how high the river was and it made him appreciate what he had when he thought of all those people losing their homes and possessions.

He told us he was going to play a lot of songs he doesn't usually play. Some of them I didn't recognize. One of them was a "pagan" Christmas song, one was a song about going to Cuba, one was a song where he talks about how he thought he was a child (he said he wasn't sure he was "physically able" to do that one because he almost never did it). I was happy to hear "Looking Into You," "Your Bright Baby Blues," "For Everyman," "These Days," "Running on Empty," "The Pretender," and "The Load Out / Stay." We didn't get "Late for the Sky" or "Rock Me on the Water" as I'd hoped, but I was actually happy he didn't do "Take It Easy" as it can't leave up to the Eagles version. He also did a Zevon cover - not "Mohammed's Radio" but another song I didn't recognize. He did "Cocaine" but he added what he called the "rehab verses" where he talks about giving it up. He did both of his songs about Little Jackson - "Rosie" and "Red-neck Friend." After "Rosie" he said that Danny Kortchmar thought it was a bad idea to record that, lol. He then played the Kortchmar-penned song "Shaky Town." He ended with "Before the Deluge" which seemed very appropriate!

The only sour note was that there were some jerks a couple seats down who thought the show was about them. Yeah, you call out names of songs you want to Jackson, but you don't try to yell out a freaking conversation with him. This guy would actually talk OVER Jackson! Example: "I wrote this next song about going to Cuba..." Guy: "I WENT TO CUBA!" Or Jackson would sing a lyric like "Don't confront me with my failures - I had not forgotten them" and he would holler "THAT IS SO TRUE!" Sometimes one or two of them would sing so loudly it drowned Jackson out. Folks were yelling at him to shut up. It was so lame. One of his buddies left to go to the bathroom, missed "Running On Empty," then came back and started hollering for Jackson to play it again. Thankfully the loudest one left about 3/4 of the way through and the rest quieted down a bit after that. At one point it had gotten so bad that Jackson even stopped and said something like "What are you guys drinking back there?" Then Jackson asked a roadie to bring him some rum, lol.

Some more "Memphis moments": he started to play "Love Me Tender" but then he forgot the words, so he gave up lol. He changed the lyrics in the "Load Out" where it talks about not knowing what city you're in, instead saying "You always know when you're in Memphis."

Afterwards some concertgoers and I walked down Beale Street and stopped to get some food. Nothing closes down there 'til 3:00 am, not even on a weeknight. The only exception is Sunday. It was pretty wild.

Overall, Jackson's voice sounded great. No missed notes. Very glad I went!

[TimothyBFan]

So you "pulled a Soda" again!?! :hilarious: You are the master!!!

Sounds like it was great fun except for the party boys! Poor Jackson. Especially in an acoustic setting like that, kinda makes it hard to ignore those kind of fools.

For the record---I was reading that and writing this with Jackson singing The Load Out/Stay in the background on Sirius Classic Rewind. Freaky!!!!

[Ive always been a dreamer]

Oh wow! I'm so glad you got to go to the show. I really wish I had been able to join you, but I guess it wasn't in the cards for me to see Jackson this time around. Honestly though, I think I'd prefer to see a show where I know the setlist. I love Jackson, but I'm more of a casual fan - not hardcore. I'm not familiar with all of his catalog, so I'd just rather hear mostly hits if I went to a show. But I'm sure I'd have a good time either way, and glad you did too, Soda. :thumbsup:

[Troubadour]

Great write-up, Soda! I'm glad you decided to go and that you were able to get in. Sorry those guys in the audience spoiled it a bit, but it sounds like Jackson was on good form. I love Going Down To Cuba. It's from his Time The Conqueror album. It's got a really cool, mellow feel to it.

[Prettymaid]

First of all Soda, I'm glad you're glad you went! It only took a couple of listens for me to enjoy Going Down To Cuba after getting the CD. I like it much better than the song we got off of Time The Conqueror - Far From The Arms of Hunger. :eyebrow: I would have been thrilled to hear I Thought I Was A Child. Too bad those guys tried to carry on a conversation with Jackson. Who does that? :blush: :hilarious:

[rcknalwys]

Jackson Browne played at the Millenium Concerts I went to and I thoroughly enjoyed him. There was one song that was played I really enjoyed I had never heard before called Culver Moon I think. Any one know the song and the album it's on?

[tequila girl]

It appears to be from the album "Looking East" released in 1996.....I haven't heard it - but there's loads of Jacksons stuff that I need to catch up on!

[whitcap]

The show was fantastic! Jackson sounded great. He told stories about several of the songs. The show started a little after 7:30 and ended at 10:30 (central time).

Here's the setlist:

Barricades of Heaven
Looking Into You
Giving That Heaven Away
Jamaica Say You Will
Something Fine
Lives in the Balance
Far From the Arms of Hunger
Song for Adam
For a Dancer
Sleep's Dark and Silent Gate
Mohammed's Radio (Warren Zevon cover)
The Pretender

There was a short intermission after The Pretender then he came back out for the second set

For Everyman
Doctor My Eyes
Love Needs a Heart
Sky Blue and Black
Your Bright Baby Blues
Daddy's Tune (Jackson was a bit reluctant to do this one. A woman near the stage asked him if he could sing it for her mom. He sighed and asked if her mom was at the show. When she said yes Jackson went over to the keyboard. He took a minute or two to figure out what key to play the song in then had to start a few lines over because he forgot the words. As the song was coming to an end he said he wasn't sure how to end it so he just played the keyboard a little longer.)
Sing My Songs to Me
Fountain of Sorrow
Off to Wonderland
In the Shape of a Heart
Running on Empty

After Running on Empty he left for a minute and then came back and did Before the Deluge as an encore (someone spilled beer on me during this song.)

I'm not sure if the order of the first half is right because I wrote it down during the intermission. I kept up with the second half as it was happening so its in the right order.

Overall the crowd was pretty responsive. They clapped and cheered after every song and Jackson got several standing ovations.

ETA: According to this setlist (http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/jackson-browne/2011/mahalia-jackson-theater-new-orleans-la-1bd3ddc4.html) Jackson didn't do These Days. Now that I think about it I don't think he did. I can't remember. :blush:

[TimothyBFan]

Glad you enjoyed it WC. 3 hours---good for him!

Curious, what's the story about Daddy's Tune? Is there a reason he was so hesitant?

[Koala]

Glad to hear you had a great time!

[whitcap]

Curious, what's the story about Daddy's Tune? Is there a reason he was so hesitant?

I don't think he plays the song often and the request for it caught him off guard.

[Ive always been a dreamer]

Thanks for the review, wc and glad you had such a good time. :thumbsup:

[whitcap]

Something I forgot to mention earlier:

Jackson was very laid back. Before Lives in the Balance he had started strumming and telling a story about another song when people called out for Lives in the Balance. He said something along the lines of "oh yeah that's a good one", put up the guitar he had been playing and picked up a different guitar and starting playing the song. He had about 20 guitars on stage with him all tuned differently so he could play anything he wanted without having to tune the guitar.

A similar thing happened with Fountain of Sorrow. He was standing up trying to decide which guitar to play when people started shouting for the song. He just shrugged and went over to the keyboard to play it.

[Brooke]

Thanks for the review wc! I'm glad you enjoyed it!

Someday, I will see Jackson. :pray:

[sodascouts]

Sounds like a great show! Thanks for the review.

[Annabel]

I gather that there was a rather special guest at the show in Texas on 14th May. Now that would have been good to go to. :nahnah:

[EaglesFanatic]

I'm glad you enjoyed the concert WC! It sounds like it was a good one :)

[TimothyBFan]

I gather that there was a rather special guest at the show in Texas on 14th May. Now that would have been good to go to. :nahnah:

Ok, I admit it wouldn't be the first time but I'm lost!!! I saw in the Don in Murphy CA thread that Don had joined with Jackson recently. Is that what you are referring to here? Is there a related story someone has posted? Where did I miss it if so? Clue me in please!!

[whitcap]

Jackson played in Texas on Saturday and Don joined him on stage. Here's a picture (http://www.flickr.com/photos/tomdube/5725112872/in/set-72157626730717552) of Don and Jackson performing.

[tequila girl]

and another (not very flattering one) on there too....
here (http://www.flickr.com/photos/tomdube/5725047576/in/set-72157626730717552)

[Troubadour]

How flippin' cool!

[TimothyBFan]

That's very, very cool!! But when did we find this out? Is it actually in this thread somewhere and I missed it? And is there an article that talks about it somewhere & posted here? Inquiring minds want to know! :hilarious:

[Brooke]

Ok, so someone's holding out! Why hasn't someone told us before now? :brickwall: :lol:

Wouldn't that have been a great show to be at?!

[Wildthyme]

Apparently there is an article in the Dallas paper that mentions Don's appearance but you have to be a paying subscriber to actually read it. However, it was tweeted about from people at the Cherokee Creek Music Festival where Jackson was performing and that is basically how I found out about it last weekend.

I didn't say anything sooner because someone else always seems to be way ahead of me on all these things. I had a scoop and didn't even know it...:blush:

[Annabel]

Ok, I admit it wouldn't be the first time but I'm lost!!! I saw in the Don in Murphy CA thread that Don had joined with Jackson recently. Is that what you are referring to here? Is there a related story someone has posted? Where did I miss it if so? Clue me in please!!

Sorry Willie. not sure if there is anything in this thread. :headscratch: I saw about it May 17th on L & M's - posted May 15th there. Presumed someone else in the US would have seen something about it and posted here. They didn't have much other than they found it through Twitter. He appeared with Jackson at Cherokee Creek Music Festival in Mason County, Texas. There was a link with a couple of photos added.

[tequila girl]

Melanie posted about it here (vaguely!) :hilarious: post 545 I did a quick search but was to busy to say anything at the time :blush:

[Annabel]

Yes, I did it vaguely because I thought someone would jump on it. :partytime: Only they didn't. :brickwall: Then I forgot about it. I tried a search on it and came up with nothing more at the time.

[tequila girl]

I jumped on it! :thumbsup: :hilarious: but forgot to reply :brickwall:

[Annabel]

:hilarious: We make a good pair Carole. :thumbsup:

[TimothyBFan]

I think you're all FIRED!!! What kind of Borderer detecting is that? Don't you know we need ALL the info we can get, especially during down time for the guys? Geesh!!!!!!!!!!! :nope:

[rcknalwys]

Thanks TG for the info on the song, will see if I can find a copy. Really enjoyed hearing about the concert and how cool he had a special guest!

[Ive always been a dreamer]

I think you're all FIRED!!! What kind of Borderer detecting is that? Don't you know we need ALL the info we can get, especially during down time for the guys? Geesh!!!!!!!!!!! :nope:

Wow - that Willie is harsh! :fear: I think we need to cut the ladies a little slack here. As awesome as Jackson is, after all, he's not an official Eagle so their little misstep is less aggregious, IMO. Now, if this were Jackson's board, that would be an entirely different matter. :lol:

Now, all kidding aside - thanks for getting us straight ladies! :thumbsup:

[TimothyBFan]

Well...ok, I'll forgive them, but next time there's an Eagle spotting, please come and tell us!! :thumbsup:

I wonder if the audience knew Jackson was going to have a "special guest" or not. What if that had been Peoria (not likely, I know) & Cathy had been there and it would have happened? :hilarious: How cool would that have been?

[Prettymaid]

That would have been extremely cool!!!

I gotta say, (unlike Wille :hilarious:) I am very impressed that after being away from here for almost a week I can come back and get the scoop from Border members, the best scoop getters around!

WC, thanks for sharing your show with us and I'm so glad you had a good time. When Jackson showed hesitation to play Daddy's Tune, was he good spirited about it? Did the audience laugh when he asked the person if her mother was at the show? Just curious what the mood was during all of that.

[whitcap]

WC, thanks for sharing your show with us and I'm so glad you had a good time. When Jackson showed hesitation to play Daddy's Tune, was he good spirited about it? Did the audience laugh when he asked the person if her mother was at the show? Just curious what the mood was during all of that.

I think his hesitation was mostly because he was caught off guard by the request for that particular song. The woman had asked if he could please play a song for her mom and he said sure and then asked what song she wanted him to play. When she said Daddy's Tune he looked a little shocked. I can't remember if there was an audience reaction when he asked if her mother was in the audience but everyone cheered when he started walking to the keyboard. Before the song he told a story about how he had recently been learning to play the song live with a friend of his singing the lyrics. He said that he played it in a different key when his friend was singing so he was trying to remember what key to play it in for himself. He also told a story about the first time he played the song for his dad. As he was finishing up the song he said he wasn't sure how to end it, which got a laugh from the audience. After the song everyone cheered and several people gave Jackson a standing ovation. After the song Jackson commented that people always seem to bring their moms to concerts and then said that his mom was a big influence on him.

[Troubadour]

A treat from Jackson. Great amateur video!

"It's impossible not to sing this like Glenn Frey."

[EaglesFanatic]

I've been listening to a lot more Jackson Browne lately, and I have discovered this one. I think it's a really cool song!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Ier07aCv5Y

[Brooke]

That's a very beautiful song. I don't think I've heard it before. Thanks for posting it.

[Molly]

Semi on topic here, but I was excited to hear that the number one boy's name being discussed by Tom and Audra for the grandbaby is...Jackson!

And seeing that Jackson's long time guitarist and friend is David Lindley - this baby being Jackson Lindley is kind of cool!

[Brooke]

Very nice name, Molly! :thumbsup:

[Troubadour]

Jackson Lindley would be SUCH a cool name! I love it.

[Prettymaid]

EF, I love TMA. I think it's great that his 'newer' stuff stands up against his older stuff.

Molly that is fantastic. My next cat is going to be named Jackson. :mrgreen: Really...it is.

BTW, heard that Jackson attended Clarence's funeral.

[TimothyBFan]

Love the name Molly and I think it's really cool that there is a Jackson & Lindley connection!!

[sodascouts]

That is very cool, Molly!

You know, I've loved the named "Jackson" ever since my first soap opera crush in 1991, where the object of my adoration was Jackson "Jack" Deveraux (played by Matthew Ashford on Days of Our Lives).

Too bad there's so many expressions that use "Jack" negatively! "Hit the road, Jack" - "You don't know jack" - "Jack off" etc. It might give me pause before naming my kid something that could be shortened to Jack.

[Annabel]

I once went out with a guy called John, but everyone called him Jack !!!!! :eyebrow: Might need to add John in there too Nancy. :laugh:

[Molly]

That is very cool, Molly!

You know, I've loved the named "Jackson" ever since my first soap opera crush in 1991, where the object of my adoration was Jackson "Jack" Deveraux (played by Matthew Ashford on Days of Our Lives).

Too bad there's so many expressions that use "Jack" negatively! "Hit the road, Jack" - "You don't know jack" - "Jack off" etc. It might give me pause before naming my kid something that could be shortened to Jack.

:hilarious: That's the same line of thought my mom had when I told her Peter's name. "Everyone will pick on him!"

My dad said, "It'll toughen him up!"

The name Jack would be worse if our last name was Meehoff. :eyebrow::angel:

[Ive always been a dreamer]

Molly, you are just BAD!!! :angel: :lol:

But, I do like the name Jackson and thank goodness your last name fits!!! :thumbsup:

[Prettymaid]

It will be one year ago tomorrow that I saw JB for the first time. Fortunately I have got to see him twice since then, both times during his solo accoustic tour. As much as I enjoyed them I am holding out for another show when he tours with his band, hopefully next year.

So in honor of this event and his birthday coming up October 9th, I am using him as my avatar for now.

[tequila girl]

So in honor of this event and his birthday coming up October 9th, I am using him as my avatar for now.
Nice picture Cathy! :) he has the same birthday as John Lennon...

[Prettymaid]

Thanks TG, although I may change the photo a few times.

[Troubadour]

Aw! That's sweet, Cathy. I'm sure you will get to see Jackson again soon.

Very nice photo! I'm looking forward to seeing your other avatar choices. ;)

[Prettymaid]

The fall leg of Jackson's 2011 solo accoustic tour starts this Friday in Michigan. I find (as I knew I probably would) that I prefer to see him with his band. Since this year was taken up by his solo accoustic tour, I'm hoping next year he will once again tour with his band.

[Brooke]

I hope so too. Maybe we could go!

[TimothyBFan]

I certainly hope you both get the chance to see him. I know you've been wanting to Brooke and Cathy---I hope you get to see him with the whole band again. I know you loved it so much better that way.

[Prettymaid]

Well, as often as the guy tours, I'm not too worried about getting to see him again. Just scroll down this concert history page!

http://www.jrp-graphics.com/jb/JBConcertHistory.html


And Brooke, I'm going to hold you to that. ;-)

[Brooke]

Well, as often as the guy tours, I'm not too worried about getting to see him again. Just scroll down this concert history page!

http://www.jrp-graphics.com/jb/JBConcertHistory.html


And Brooke, I'm going to hold you to that. ;-)

Ok! lol This has not been a good year for me to go to concerts, just too much going on in my life and not enough $$$ to go around. Hopefully, next year will be better!

[Prettymaid]

I found this while looking for videos to celebrate Jackson's birthday yesterday.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_PLq0_7k1jk

[Troubadour]

How cool is that?

[TimothyBFan]

Don't know if this has been posted yet but we watched the MusiCares Tribute to Neil Young last night. Amazing stuff from so many artist I know we have threads for here. Thought I'd post the videos. I just ordered the dvd from Amazon.

Not good quality but best I could find right now.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yuQr2bKj3T8

[Prettymaid]

Thanks TBF! :inlove: Jackson looks kinda funny in his glasses, doesn't he?

[Topkat]

I don't know if anyone has posted this, but I came upon it on YouTube,
Timmy & Jackson Browne singing together, I never knew they did anything together, but Wow it Sure sounds good to me!!!:bow:Check it out

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=oaDYWCti5yY

[Prettymaid]

Thanks TK! Sure wish it would have shown pictures of them together recording it!

[sodascouts]

They sound great!

[Troubadour]

I love Don't Let It Bring You Down! Annie Lennox's version (the one used in American Beauty) is gorgeous, too. Thanks again for posting these videos, Willie. I didn't even know this show existed.

[Topkat]

Looks like Jackson Browne will be performing tomorrow in NY at the Wall Street protests. I may have to go down there to check it out if I can figure out where it is!!

http://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/Jackson-Browne-Third-Eye-Blind-Perform-OWS-134794928.html

[Prettymaid]

If you make your way down there be sure to report back!

[Prettymaid]

I don't see you in the video TK ;). Were you there?

http://jacksonbrowne.com/news/2011/12/01/jackson-browne-debuts-protest-tune-occupy-wall-street-0

[Topkat]

No, I wasn't there. I had no idea what time he was going to be there & I couldn't spend the day downtown. I was very bummed that I missed him, but thanks for posting the video. He sure looks & sounds great, as always!!:cry:

[Prettymaid]

Yes he does! :inlove:

[Koala]

Jackson Browne, “These Days”

http://www.americansongwriter.com/2012/01/jackson-browne-these-days/

[Prettymaid]

Thanks Koala! I remember reading some of that info before. It's very interesting, especially the part about the songs he recorded that others trumped him on! I definitely agree that the Eagles' TIE is better than JB's version.

[Victim of Love]

Didn't scroll thru all of the posts here so don't know if someone already put this up. But even if it's here, I think it's worth bringing forward.

Let It Be Me (with TBS)
http://youtu.be/oaDYWCti5yY

[Topkat]

I had posted this awhile back, but worth bringing back. That is one fine duet.
I think I will have to add this to my Top 10.

Timmy + Jackson= :thud:

[Troubadour]

This is one of my favourite Jackson songs. The live acoustic version is just stunning and probably a little more raw and emotive than this, but this is still a cool arrangement. Plus, he looks great!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GAu7gh7xoJo

[Prettymaid]

Ooooh, thank you Troub. This is from his DVD Going Home, which can be purchased here. It's a must have for any JB fan.

I love Sky Blue and Black too. I love the understated guitar and keyboard, not to mention the deep emotion in Jackson's vocal.

[TimothyBFan]

I've never seen that before. Like I've said before, was never a huge Jackson fan and didn't know much other than the hits until I met you guys and have learned from you. That is a beautiful song and you're right, PM, his voice is fantastic in it.

[Prettymaid]

I would say that the most emotion I have heard come from a Jackson Browne song is Sleep's Dark and Silent Gate from The Pretender. Jackson married Phyllis Major in December 1975. Their son Ethan had been born in 1973. Four months after they were married, in March of 1976, Phyllis committed suicide by overdosing on pills. At the time, Jackson was in the studio recording The Pretender.

Songfacts states:

Browne experienced the tragedy of his wife, Phyllis Major, taking her life in 1976. When the suicide happened, he was in the studio recording The Pretender. The singer-songwriter told Mojo magazine that this was the only song on the album to be directly influenced by the tragic event.

http://www.songfacts.com/detail.php?id=5655

Although there is a youtube video of Sleep's Dark and Silent Gate from the dvd, Going Home, I find the original recording the most haunting and emotional. When he sings, Oh God, this is some shape I'm in, you can hear the sob in his voice, and when he continues with, Sometimes I lie awake at night and wonder where the years have gone, his voice breaks as if he's about to cry.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HeM6pX2kCtc

When we saw JB last year Hubby requested this song and got it. For being such a short song it packs a lot of punch.

[TimothyBFan]

Wow, that is a beautiful and very emotional song!! Love it! I guess I need to get The Pretender album. I do not have it. I think the only album I have of his is Lawyers.

Do we know why his wife took her life so shortly after being married and their son so young? Did he end up raising him alone then? How many times has Jackson been married? Are you tired of my questions yet and want me to look this stuff up myself? :worried:

I remember your story about hubby calling a song out to him and he playing it. Very cool. Also very cool that hubby chose that song. Was it because you loved it so much? I don't remember the exact story.

One more question----any Jackson Browne biographies or autobiographies out there I should add to my collection?

[Brooke]

I do love JB, but I don't know if I could sit through a concert without just bawling my head off. Most of his songs are just so emotional and heart wrenching. Sky Blue and Black is one of my favorite songs of his....just beautiful. I have to be in a certain mood and alone in the car to listen to his cds. My hubby turned me on to him back in the day and we have all of his early cds and vinyls and I'm a big fan, just don't know about a live show as much as I'd love to see him live.

And that song, Sleep's Dark and Silent Gate, I'd have been on the floor in a puddle for sure! It's beautiful. :cry:

[Troubadour]

I think you would absolutely love a live JB show, Brooke. His personality is so warm and sincere. and he has plenty of rockier, more upbeat songs to get you dancing! I would say that James Taylor's show was much more mellow and emotional. Jackson's was fun. It had some beautiful moments with songs like Late For The Sky, but it wasn't at all depressing. His comments between songs are cute and funny, too. It's very relaxed and really a celebration of music. I would absolutely go if you ever get the chance! Songs like You Love The Thunder, Somebody's Baby, Running On Empty, Stay and the treat of Take It Easy at the end will make sure you leave on a high.

[Brooke]

Troub, you definitely make it sound fun. If I ever get the chance here in the middle of the country, I'll try to make it.

[Prettymaid]

Wow, that is a beautiful and very emotional song!! Love it! I guess I need to get The Pretender album. I do not have it. I think the only album I have of his is Lawyers.

Do we know why his wife took her life so shortly after being married and their son so young? Did he end up raising him alone then? How many times has Jackson been married? Are you tired of my questions yet and want me to look this stuff up myself? :worried:

I remember your story about hubby calling a song out to him and he playing it. Very cool. Also very cool that hubby chose that song. Was it because you loved it so much? I don't remember the exact story.

One more question----any Jackson Browne biographies or autobiographies out there I should add to my collection?

Lol TBF!

Ironically, one of the few albums I do not have is Lawyers In Love. As I've mentioned before, I'm not really a fan of the song, and always make a point to skip it. Late For the Sky seems to be thought of as the favorite of most JB fans; however, my favorite is For Everyman, because when I listen to those early songs it takes me back to that time in the early 70's of good folk rock. I like to listen to the album as it was recorded without shuffling the songs to maintain the total feel of the album. In fact, some of the songs run right into the next one.

As much as I love Jackson Browne, I have never read a book about him. I guess I don't really get into those that much. This page will give you a brief but interesting biography.

http://www.jrp-graphics.com/jb/jbbio.html

Hubby chose to request Sleep's Dark and Silent Gate because it's one of his faves. He also chose to request My Stunning Mystery Companion, which led me to think that he had a tendency to choose the wordiest, hardest to spit out songs that Jackson sings! Here's what I wrote about our Horseshoe Casino, Hammond, IN show last year...

BTW, Hubby did get Sleep's Dark and Silent Gate, but he didn't request it - someone else did!


and this from the Peoria, IL show two weeks later...


Even though he had sung Looking Into You that didn't stop me from shouting out requests here and there, although I must say my strategy was rather desperate, calling out a different request after every song. "THE ONLY CHILD!...THE TIMES YOU'VE COME!...JUST SAY YEAH!"
Hubby's second request choice for this show was My Stunning Mystery Companion. He really knows how to pick 'em doesn't he? :lol: Very wordy titles. Hubby has a voice for radio and all week long he had been comically 'practicing' his request. Out of nowhere he would leap up from his recliner and shout, "MY STUNNING MYSTERY COMPANION!." Toward the end of the show I decided to help him out because JB had not done it yet, so along with a barrage of other requests from the audience we shouted out in unison, "MY STUNNING MYSTERY COMPANION!" to no avail. Oh well, I understood that Jackson had to pretend he was interested in what others wanted to hear besides Hubby and I. :wink:

[TimothyBFan]

:hilarious: I'm laughing out loud while reading about hubby jumping up and screaming song titles at home, practicing. I had forgotten that story. Too funny!!!!

Thanks for the bio page, heading there now to read it.

[TimothyBFan]

I had no clue he had so much stuff out there!!!! WOW!! They mentioned stuff I knew about but had forgotten about. I need to get on a downloading spree and get some of it on my iTunes.

I found the video they mentioned from Jay Leno in 1999 with Bonnie Raitt, Bruce Hornsby, Shawn Colvin and David Lindley doing End Of The Innocence. I'm sure you've all seen it but thought I'd post it again.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v0LLpaSBtuA

Ironically, as I type this, I'm listening to Sirius channel The Bridge and they are playing Rock Me On The Water.

[Prettymaid]

I've never seen that video Willie. Thanks for posting it.

[TimothyBFan]

Well then I'm glad I posted it!!!! :thumbsup:

[sodascouts]

I've never seen it before, either. I wish Jackson had sung a bit more of it but hey, it's Bruce's song.

[SteveJoburg]

I have to confess I have not read ALL of this thread yet, (I'm up to page 20) but when I saw it had to share something... After The Eagles show on Sunday night, it struck me that I have had the priviledge of seeing Take It Easy performed live by both Jackson Browne and Glenn Frey.

JB came out here in 1996 on the Looking East tour. I saw him at Sun City, and it was a brilliant show. He kept saying things like "I can't believe you guys know that song..." I guess playing here was still a bit of an unknown back then. But he seemed to be having a great time and enjoying himself.

This is also why the Looking East album has a special place for me, but my favourite JB album has to be I'm Alive, hands down... Sky Blue and Black is one of those songs that bring a lump to my throat every time I hear it.

[Prettymaid]

Steve, I am so happy to see you posting in this thread! I'm Alive is a GREAT album - not a bad song on it. After I saw JB in 2010, (which you will soon be reading about if you continue to read the entire thread) I was determined to get every one of his albums. But to be honest, there are some I'm not sure I care to have.

Here are the ones I have...

Jackson Browne (Saturate Before Using)
For Everyman
Late For the Sky
The Pretender
Running On Empty
I'm Alive
The Naked Ride Home
The Very Best of Jackson Browne
Solo Accoustic Vol. 1
Solo Accoustic Vol. 2
Time the Conqueror

and the ones I don't have...

Hold Out (I used to have it on cassette but never cared to replace it. The
song Disco Apocalypse is enough of a stinker to keep me away.)
Lawyers In Love
Lives In the Balance
World In Motion
Looking East
The Next Voice You Hear: The Best of Jackson Browne
Here (single)
Love Is Strange (with David Lindley)

I'm glad your '96 show was great. He really seems like a good guy - very down to earth.

[SteveJoburg]

Steve, I am so happy to see you posting in this thread! I'm Alive is a GREAT album - not a bad song on it. After I saw JB in 2010, (which you will soon be reading about if you continue to read the entire thread) I was determined to get every one of his albums. But to be honest, there are some I'm not sure I care to have.

Here are the ones I have...

Jackson Browne (Saturate Before Using)
For Everyman
Late For the Sky
The Pretender
Running On Empty
I'm Alive
The Naked Ride Home
The Very Best of Jackson Browne
Solo Accoustic Vol. 1
Solo Accoustic Vol. 2
Time the Conqueror

and the ones I don't have...

Hold Out (I used to have it on cassette but never cared to replace it. The
song Disco Apocalypse is enough of a stinker to keep me away.)
Lawyers In Love
Lives In the Balance
World In Motion
Looking East
The Next Voice You Hear: The Best of Jackson Browne
Here (single)
Love Is Strange (with David Lindley)

I'm glad your '96 show was great. He really seems like a good guy - very down to earth.

Thanks Cathy... I promise I am working my way through this and several other threads at the moment... With regard to the albums you have (yes, I show my age when I say 'albums', but despite enjoying having a digital database of my music, I still love buying CD's) The Naked Ride Home is arguably my second favourite. Not only the songs but the production on that is astounding... I have yet to hear a sound system that can faithfully replicate and play the track 'Sergio Leone'. I love Looking East, as I saw many songs from that live, of course, and I also like Lives In The Balance. BUT... That is one of many albums from the Eighties crying out for a decent remastering... Not the best production.

[Topkat]

I totally love Jackson and have been a fan since the 70's. I love The Pretender album, but I think Late for the Sky and Running on Empty are his best albums. His concerts are moving as well as upbeat. I haven't seen him live in a long time, but every time I have seen him, he was amazing.
Thanks for posting those videos. Reminds me of how great he is!

[sodascouts]

I saw him at the Orpheum in Memphis last year. It was definitely a more laid-back, mellow show than I was used to, but it was still great.

[carol7lynn]

Seeing Jackson tonight at the Club Nokia here in L.A. (very intimate theater in the LA Live complex) along with David Crosby, Graham Nash, Kris Kristofferson, Van Dyke Parks, and Richie Furrray to name just a few other big stars.

Concert is part of the Grammy Museums Woodie Guthrie Centennial celebration. Got a front row seat on Wednesday after floor tickets started dropping the day before. Can't wait.

Carol-Lynn
SoCalGal

[Topkat]

What a great line up...Should be a great show. Please post any video or pictures that you take!!

[Prettymaid]

Seeing Jackson tonight at the Club Nokia here in L.A. (very intimate theater in the LA Live complex) along with David Crosby, Graham Nash, Kris Kristofferson, Van Dyke Parks, and Richie Furrray to name just a few other big stars.

Concert is part of the Grammy Museums Woodie Guthrie Centennial celebration. Got a front row seat on Wednesday after floor tickets started dropping the day before. Can't wait.

Carol-Lynn
SoCalGal


I saw this on his website. Please please please come back and tell us how it was!

[Brooke]

Wow, CL! Yes, we want to hear and see all about it!

[Prettymaid]

I was just on youtube and came across this from 1982. A small part of it is featured in the DVD Going Home, but I've never seen all of this! Jackson looks gorgeous and a fellow Border member might be interested as well, because Kooch is featured throughout. Caution - it's 35 minutes long!

http://youtu.be/KDquZ4xg8uw

[Troubadour]

OMG! Cathy - have I ever told you how much I love you? :heart: I'm only about ten minutes in, and already I have a big grin on my face. Jackson is so cute and Danny is so bada$$! :pimp: Haha. I love it! "I rock, and when I'm not rockin', I rock some more." I kind of want that on a t-shirt!

[Prettymaid]

Lol! I love that you love it too! Of course, I had to rewatch it to see the part you were referencing...

I love the part during Tender Is the Night when they show Kootch do a little fist pump to "Tender". Oh, and I love the way Jackson plays to the camera. Sexy!

[Troubadour]

I am loving it! I am only just getting the chance to continue with it now... Got to the "Woodstock was over ten years ago" bit, but I can't figure out what Danny says quietly beforehand, when Jackson goes over to him (ie: what leads to the whole Woodstock thing.) Did you catch it? That whole segment is very cute!

I love how well they seem to get on and joke around with each other. Warm fuzzies!

[Prettymaid]

I didn't catch that either. Something about his guitar and Woodstock, but I can't hear enough to bridge the gap!

ETA: Troubadour, I love your avatar. Very fitting.

[Troubadour]

Thank you. That's how I fell in love with him, and how I will always remember him.

[TimothyBFan]

Listening to Sirius 70's on 7 today and they had a bit of info I had never heard before. Supposedly Warren Zevon wrote the song Poor Poor Pitiful Me about Jackson because his Pretender album seemed to be "a bunch of feel sorry for myself songs".

So I went to see what Wiki had to say...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poor_Poor_Pitiful_Me

"In keeping with Zevon's sardonic lyrical style, the song's verses deal with a failed suicide, domestic abuse, and a brush with sadomasochism (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sadomasochism). The song appeared first on Zevon's 1976 self-titled solo album (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warren_Zevon_%28album%29). It is reputed to be a friendly swipe at Jackson Browne (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jackson_Browne), whose songs (such as "Here Come Those Tears Again" and "Sleeps Dark and Silent Gate" from The Pretender (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Pretender_%28album%29)) could be quite dark."

[TimothyBFan]

I think it's kinda funny that Jackson actually does this song now that I know this about it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lmlQUc9hQLI

[Brooke]

I didn't know all that. Oh well, I still love you Jackson! Love the song!

I always liked Linda Ronstadt's version too.

[Prettymaid]

I hadn't heard that story either or seen the video. In JB's defense, he HAD lost his wife during the making of The Pretender, although even he says that most of the material was already written when it happened. I'm sure it was all in good fun. Warren and Jackson must have been close.

BTW, Jackson looks hot in that video. Where's Bonnie? She's nowhere to be seen. :hilarious:

[Prettymaid]

Look what Hubby just found! Jackson's doing a summer tour and Indianapolis is one of his stops! We are so there, even though it's on a Tuesday night...and we're both scheduled to work that week....and the time isn't listed yet....and Indy is an hour ahead of us.... (Indy is an hour and a half away.) But we'll make it happen - one way or another!

Hey - he's going to be all over! Who's going to see JB? :yay:

http://www.jacksonbrowne.com/tour

[VAisForEagleLovers]

When I saw he's at Wolftrap I thought about it...still thinking about it.

[Prettymaid]

Honestly, I'd rather see him with his band rather than accoustic again, but if he's coming this close I have to go!

[eaglesvet]

I see a couple of likely possibilities...NYC, Philly, Monmouth. Have to check out the actual dates. Any idea who Sara Watkins is?

[Topkat]

I just may have to go see Jackson at The Beacon Theater. It's a great venue!!

[Troubadour]

Yay, so happy for you, Cathy! I'd love to see him again.

[Windeagle]

I see a couple of likely possibilities...NYC, Philly, Monmouth. Have to check out the actual dates. Any idea who Sara Watkins is?

I believe Sara Watkins was formerly the violin player with Nickel Creek. She and her brother Sean co-founded the band with a mandolin player whose name I can't recall.

Hmm. Jackson is playing at Meadowbrook in NH. I may have to consider this one, depending on ticket prices.

[Prettymaid]

Thanks for the info on Sara Watkins, WE. I had to look her up last night.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sara_Watkins