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Clyde Jackson Browne (born October 9, 1948) is an American rock musician, singer, songwriter, and political activist who has sold over 18 million albums in the United States. Emerging as a teenage songwriter in mid-1960s Los Angeles, he had his first successes writing songs for others.
Feb 20, 2024 · Find out the latest news and events of Jackson Browne, the legendary songwriter and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer. Learn about his upcoming benefit concert with Pete Yorn and other artists for The SoCal Sound radio station.
- “For a Dancer” (from Late for the Sky, 1974) The Jackson Browne song that belongs in the time capsule has no satire, no political commentary and nothing to do with love.
- “Before the Deluge” (from Late for the Sky, 1974) On the surface, “Before the Deluge” is pretty clearly a Biblical analog: the denizens of the Earth simply going about their business prior to being wiped out in the Noachian Flood.
- “The Pretender” (from The Pretender, 1976) While its sister song “Before the Deluge” observes an apocalyptic scene from a far-away, macrocosmic viewpoint, “The Pretender” is the same song from an up-close, character-driven viewpoint.
- “Fountain of Sorrow” (from Late for the Sky, 1974) A masterpiece of writing universally from a very specific vantage point, “Fountain of Sorrow” failed to chart on the Hot 100, but remains a fan favorite to this day.
Jackson Browne. 64 videos 185,976 views Last updated on Nov 18, 2022. Downhill From Everywhere is out now! https://lnk.to/JBrowneDownhillAlbum ...More. Play all.
Jul 26, 2021 · As young artists like Phoebe Bridgers have befriended him, Jackson Browne, 72, has released his first studio album in six years, 'Downhill From Everywhere.'
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Learn about the life and career of Jackson Browne, a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member and a social and environmental activist. Explore his classic albums, songs, awards and collaborations with other artists.
Jackson Browne has written and performed some of the most literate and moving songs in popular music and has defined a genre of songwriting charged with honesty, emotion...
