FIRST TIME REACTING TO | Jackson Browne "The Load Out" and "Stay"

[@reggiefokes6677]

The roadies are the unsung heroes. This song represents them.

[@bamacopeland4372]

They are most definitely. I was one. Not for anybody famous. But some local artists when they needed some strong arms to help care equipment if I was there they would ask me.

[@johnpbh]

Jackson Browne is a master songwriter, up there with James Taylor, Carole King, Joni Mitchell, Leonard Cohen, Neil Yong etc... I've been lucky enough to see him live.. utterly wonderful.

[@karenmandeville7116]

yes, he wrote it. and RIP to David, the guy playing slide in his lap. we lost him last year.

[@regis387]

i just became aware of that recently - so sad - saw him several times in the 70's with jackson

[@jayash3539]

it should probably be noted that he's singing the falsetto part in Stay.

[@captainkangaroo4301]

If it had strings David could crush it.

[@double00spy]

David was Jackson Browne's secret weapon for years.

[@pompelmostique]

So sad! 😢 David also did the falsetto in Stay. RIP David

[@rickpetersen1745]

Jackson Browne is one of the most humble Rock stars. He has an awesome relationship with most of Southern California's most famous soft Rock personalities. He lived in a house with Don Henley and Glenn Frye living in the basement, who said he taught them how to write songs. Linda Rondstat, David Crosby,Graham Nash,and Steven Still are all friends with Jackson Browne.

[@tjtampa214]

Yes... all of that. Love Jackson Brown to no-end. 💜 Saw him just a couple years ago on his own KZbin channel still going strong. Beautiful gentle-man. 🌷 Amazing writer - performer. Suggestion: "Turn the Page" by Bob Seger on the "Live Bullet" album. Actually - every one of those songs on that album (... don't do a digital remix either! LOL). 💪

The late great song writer Hoyt Axton was known to crash there as well. Hoyt was trying to write "boney fingers" and someone yelled if you don't finish that song you will end up with "boney fingers"

[@marklar7551]

Legends of the day 👑🗿👑🗿👑

[@MundoDragon]

Actually, Glenn Frye lived in the same apartment building. It's unclear if it was actually the 'basement' or just an apartment underneath Jackson's. Don Henley lived in Kenny Roger's music house. It was a kind of shelter that Kenny had to help out wayward musicians who made their way to California in hopes of stardom.

[@rickpetersen1745]

@@MundoDragon it's quite clear if you watch the Documentary ( The History of the Eagles)

[@justmoose6534]

Jackson Browne is one of the finest singer songwriters ever. Try "Doctor My Eyes" and "Running on Empty"

[@terrykappel1519]

Yes. Doctor My Eyes is my favorite of his songs.

[@abducteeofearth1703]

Yes yes yes aaaannnnnddddd yes. 👍

[@anastasiabeaverhausen516]

He wrote Doctor My Eyes at 16. Incredible.

[@randylantz7951]

You can't forget Lawyers in love and the pretender.

[@Hobodeluxe960]

The Pretender, Lives In The Balance

[@mabelle9664]

I saw this tour in Mobile Alabama. Hard to believe it's been almost 50 years ago. I was a newlywed and this was the first concert my husband and I went to together. We drove from Pensacola Fl to Mobile through a blinding storm, it was so worth it. The entire concert was amazing. When they got to the Load out and Stay, it was still storming outside, and I really didn't want it to be over. I was with the love of my life having the time of my life. One of my most cherished memories. I still have the Tshirt and the husband.

[@steveturner3999]

I still have the tickets to that concert. I wasn’t able to go at the last minute and I kept the tickets. I always regretted missing that show.

[@brendamilloy2557]

That's a lovely memory. 😊

[@dizastro5437]

Beautiful story.

[@marthabarrett2479]

I love reading about memories like this. So special to hear your unique connection with an artist and song. Thank you for sharing.

[@billperkins4539]

Saw many concerts at the Mobile Municipal Auditorium…driving over from Pensacola in the 70s…Three Dog Night, Alice Cooper, Molly Hatchett, and Peter Frampton! Good times!!!

[@justmoose6534]

Stay was originally recorded by Maurice Williams and the Zodiacs in 1960. Jackson Browne wrote "The Load Out" and paired it with a slightly adapted "Stay" for his live show.

[@Peter-oh3hc]

I thought it was funny that on the album cover they had "and the Zodiacs don't mind'

[@thomastimlin1724]

Also Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons covered it.

[@greg7129]

@@thomastimlin1724 Yep, I was just getting ready to say

[@ghstdnsr]

@@thomastimlin1724 And Tim Foust covered it too.

[@otis1624]

You should listen to the whole album running on empty all great songs

[@PJ-wm9nq]

RIP David Lindley, master of many strings! (especially his lap steel.)

[@f.murphy8340]

"The promoter don't mind, and the union don't mind..."

[@KajunMoo70]

I’m thinking he sings “if the roadies don’t mind and the unions don’t mind…”

[@dave2059]

@@KajunMoo70 He sings both. The first time it's "the promoter don't mind and the union don't mind" and the second time it's "if the roadies don't mind and the unions don't mind"

[@barryanderson3910]

@@KajunMoo70 It's "the promoter don't mind". I didn't know that for a very long time.

[@philipmasse6099]

Talk about the theatrics, your reaction was priceless. Your love for music and people really made this reaction special. God blessed you with a gift, you should teach people how to do this. Thanks for making me smile, great song, great reaction.

[@Chapps1941]

My mama don't mind

[@elizabethetheridge176]

Jackson Browne is in a songwriter and rock ‘n’ roll Hall of Fame. He has so many songs for you to listen to. I don’t know where to begin.❤

[@88wildcat]

I do, anything from his Late for the Sky album.

[@chrino21]

Jackson Browne has a voice that's an irresistible combination of vulnerable, melancholy, tragic, honest, and hopeful. A good example is "These Days", which is an incredible song, especially considering he wrote it when he was 16 yrs old.

[@tohism]

I’m

[@tammydean3003]

Gregg Allman also done These Days. There is a great video of the two of them doing it together.

[@lisaf1754]

These Days is one of my all-time favorites!

[@robertholte958]

Jackson Browne "Doctor My Eyes"........ An amazingly deep and honest song

[@bostonvair]

You know, I haven't seen that movie yet. But the song "Stay" is an old song, but Jackson Browne reworked the lyrics to line up with what he was singing in (the Load Out)... i.e. he wants to stay and play longer (if the union don't mind, etc). The other vocalists were Rosemary Butler and David Lindley. Lindley was playing the lap steel (the thing that.looked like a small guitar but works like a pedal steel). Both vocalists nailed it. Sadly, we lost David Lindley early last year. More gems from Jackson Browne: Running on Empty Doctor My Eyes Tender is the Night The Pretender

[@patrickvarine8476]

My father said a lot of times, the crew would actually come out and start dismantling the stage while he was playing this. Magical.

[@walterpanovs]

Jackson Browne was (and is) one of the best singer/songwriters to come out of the west coast in the late '60s and '70s. He was associated with the Eagles early on, co-writing a couple of their early hits and then went on to record some great stuff of his own through the '70s and '80s, He was one of those artists in the "We Are the World" chorus in 1985.

[@raymiller8555]

Jackson, without doubt, is one of America’s greatest songwriters. He once commented that he was never one to write “cheery” songs. He paints true life pictures that are honest, introspective with a bit of melancholy mixed in. His pop hits from the 60’s and 70’s like Running on Empty, Doctor My Eyes, The Pretender, etc are mainstays of 70’s rock, however, if you dig deep you will find heartfelt poetic treasures in songs like, Late for the Sky, For A Dancer, After the Deluge, Birds of St Marks, etc. I sometimes wish I had never heard these songs so I could enjoy them again for the first time.

[@pudder68]

Laid back sophistication is how I describe Jackson Browne... He makes it so smooth and effortless but you know that its a genuinely super well crafted song.

[@shawn1432]

Jackson and Don Henley were roommates when they we’re trying to make it…Don says that Jackson would pound on the piano Allllllll day long and from that we have the Eagles and Jackson Browne two of the most iconic musicians of my life time and I’m so thankful !!

[@rjaraneta913]

They were not roommates. It was Glenn Frey who lived in the same apartment complex as Jackson Browne, who knew him first, but they were not roommates either.

[@debjorgo]

A live take of both songs was used on the studio album, Running on Empty. The whole album was recorded either on stage, backstage, on the tour bus or in other locations on the tour, and many of the songs dealt with touring.

[@derricktrottier6763]

the roadway scene with the drum kit in the road.. i remember the cover well.

[@LoriTalbot-du2qt]

My sister won tickets and a backstage pass to see Jackson several years ago. She said he was one of the nicest and humblest people she had ever met !

[@ATN2USN]

Worked for a band moving them from gig to gig. Hard work. Thanks for the recognition.

[@maureencollins5177]

They guy singing the falsetto was master musician David Lindley, who played slide guitar, fiddle, acoustic, anything with strings. Listen to "Running on Empty", "Here Come Those Tears Again", "Doctor My Eyes", "Lawyers in Love", "The Pretender".

[@LeftCoastStephen]

All of that and was one of the nicest and funniest people ever.

[@davidkilianek9168]

Many , many moons ago, I took a summer job traveling with the Carnival. I was young and resilient, and the change did me a lot of good, getting me out of town for awhile, learning how to hustle and live on the road... This Jackson Browne song; " The Load Out." Was our anthem. After returning home to a normal 9 to 5 job, I took a side job, as a Roadie, for a friend's band who was seeing a lot of success back then. I honestly cannot tell you how much this song means to me. It felt like Jackson Browne was singing this song directly to me. Now... So many years later, whenever I need inspiration, and don't feel like living with the aches and pains of getting old, everytime I hear that song it takes me back to those days with the Carnival, when I was in my early 20s. I absolutely love your channel here on KZbin. You are among one of my favorite reactionary artists o n this channel. Along with this Jackson Browne song, The other song that hits home for me, is the 1986 Bob Seger hit. ( " The Ring.") Do yourself a favor and give it a listen. 😉

[@thomasp.3796]

Not only did Jackson Browne write this song, he had written lots of hits for himself and others including Bruce Springsteen and The Eagles.

[@robertgrimes7401]

He only wrote the Load Out song. Stay was recorded by Maurice Williams and the Zodiacs back in the early 60’s.

[@jkp17]

Including most of "Take it Easy"!

[@gbdrumsamateurhour7205]

His songs are often wistful and reflective, somehow relatable even if you didn't share the literal experience he's singing about. He can draw you in like that. The Pretender is a gem.

[@michaelhamrick1740]

This is a song about life on a concert tour. His homage to the roadies (stage crew) at the beginning recognizes those unknown folks who set up and strike the stage for the performances. Later he also acknowledges the drivers of the trucks and buses. Too many fans don’t realize the dozens of people it takes to tour a show. Kudos to JB for saluting those in the shadows. I managed a venue for 20 years, and yes, Jackson did perform there and do this song as an encore.

[@SG-js2qn]

Jackson Browne had hits of his own, and he also co-wrote "Take It Easy" for the Eagles. There's a few good songs from this era about the strange and lonely life of a touring musician, like "Turn the Page" by Bob Seger, "Faithfully" by Journey, and "We're An American Band" by Grand Funk Railroad.

[@MarkEvanWhite]

I enjoyed this. I hadn’t heard this song in decades. Fun seeing such a lovely young lady enjoy it for the first time.

[@mikemiller3069]

The steel guitar in this video is a "lap steel". They are tuned to an open chord and played with a metal slide. The kind that you've seen on a stand are called "pedal steel guitars". They have foot and knee levers to change the chord type (major, minor, 7th, etc.).

[@gregleblanc9357]

This is my all time favorite Jackson Brown song, although I really enjoy pretty much his whole catalog

[@andrewkelley434]

This man is one of THE most respected talents in the music industry. Not one person has a bad thing to say about him. Another amazing song by him is "The Pretender."

[@88wildcat]

I think Daryl Hannah probably has a bad thing or two to say about him but other than that your point is well taken.

[@scott3744]

It's like going back to my childhood hearing this song... it was on FM classic rock radio all the time when I was growing up, and it has always been a favorite, the kind you stop what you're doing and turn the radio up for, and sing along with 👍😁

[@stevedahlberg8680]

Omg, identified with this so much when I was a kid in school, and I was an aspiring musician at the time, and I ended up becoming one and have played in lots of bands and learned exactly what he's talking about. But this is before that. And it always got to me anyway. I'm so happy you decided to do this and it's so important to do the two of them back to back you know what I mean? I'm glad you did it that way

[@janet8127]

Rosemary Butler is the female vocalist. I saw Jackson Browne in the UK when he opened for Joni Mitchell in the very early 70s ❤ big fan ever since then.

[@glenn171]

Jackson Browne has so many great songs. Very personable. Still tours, Shows now in a more intimate setting.

[@lindaw8958]

I absolutely adore Jackson Browne. It’s been too long since I’ve played his music. This brought tears to my eyes. I miss this music so much.

[@rbachhuber]

One of my favorite concert memories is Jackson Browne at Ravinia just north of Chicago in the 70's. It was unseasonably cold that night, but the lawn was packed, my gf kept me warm and the music was great. So much fun.

[@peterm4486]

Just found you…your reactions are soooo cute…can’t wait to see more! So glad you appreciated Jackson!

[@peterburrell007]

That's David Lindley on the second "Stay" chorus, also plays the slide guitar you saw earlier. Check out his album, great version of Twist and Shout.

[@cmanayf4354]

Oh my Britt! Jackson is 1 of 3 writers that inspired me to write. Along with Dylan and John Prine. Thank you so much!

[@hongfang2348]

Jackson is one of the great singer/songwriters, top; 10 IMO. He wrote songs with deep lyrics, just a magnificent artist. Any knowledge of 1970s music must include Jackson Browne. Although his career stretched well beyond the 70s (and he is still singing), this decade was his peak.

[@sylvialee1079]

So nice to see a young lady enjoy this song so much, thanks for your reaction! Always been a favorite of mine and even though it was sadly the last song of the night, we all left with smiles and feelings of unity, appreciation and love for the roadies, Jackson and each other. It is truly a beautiful song! ☮️ ❤️ 🎶 🎸 🎶

[@stevedahlberg8680]

Wow you totally nailed it. I love this so much that I bought the single in high school, because I couldn't wait for it to come on the radio again and literally you would play the load out on site a and then we were so good or at least I was really good at vinyl back then and so you would right when I got to the end you would lift a needle up and then flip the 45 RPM single over with your left hand and immediately put the needle down not at the beginning of the leader but on the first group where the song started and you would simulate continuity.

[@Rychek22]

Love your reactions. Your knowledge and appreciation for all types of music comes out each time.

[@charliejg]

Jackson Browne is a wonderful storyteller. As another post mentioned, his song, Doctor My Eyes is amazing

[@doug4036]

That line, "on 8-tracks and cassettes in stereo" is how every TV or radio ad for new music ended. IE - "Pickup the new Jackson Browne Live LP 'Running on Empty' also available on 8-tracks and cassettes in stereo"

[@BeckyEvans-Deas]

My husband has been a major lighting guy for decades. It is a complicated life, full of longing, happiness for the work and worry about all the “behind the scenes folks”. It’s a loose, wonderfully disfunctional family. He also had the pleasure of working for Jackson on the Blues Tour. He is a very generous and down to earth artist.

[@regis387]

i love your reaction to this - you seem to be coming from a place of understanding - i saw jackson on this tour in 1977 - feels like yesterday :)

[@LeftCoastStephen]

The origin of the line “before you come for this piano” comes from him playing for the roadies as they did their work.

[@jameshopkins6853]

Jackson Browne...a true treasure. I am glad I've listened to his song for decades...feel lucky.

[@ffjsb]

I was lucky enough to be a local roadie for a couple of big musicians Phil Collins and Brittney Spears. I did Phi's show first, and I was completely amazed at the process. There were about 7or 8 traveling roadies, and those guys were thoroughly professional. They knew where every piece of the set went, down to the pins in the rigging.

[@matthewdecoteau699]

Didn't hear the first part of this song for a long time. First listened to it on vinyl, dripped the needle when "Stay" started. Wasn't until I got the album on CD, where I couldn't skip "The Load Out" that I first heard, and appreciated it. Well played Jackson Browne.

[@welcomemachine6580]

My first "big boy" concert was this man, and this band, on the Running on Empty tour. I am 61 y/o now, and to this day, it is one of the most astounding events I have ever witnessed. They closed the show with this song. I wore my Saturate Before Using t-shirt slap out!

[@Beatles4Sale.]

So true us seventies children did not know how good we had it! Lots of great memories. You are picking songs that I remember dropping the needle on the vinyl for the first time and falling in love with the song. great reaction. ❤❤❤

[@brendamilloy2557]

Jackson (triply blessed as a singer, songwriter and that glorious hair) wrote the first part - The Load Out and the second half, Stay, first recorded by Maurice Williams and the Zodiacs. David Lindley (RIP) is playing a lap steel guitar and also sang the falsetto bit during the "Stay" part. Rosemary Butler is the woman with the Voice! I loved hearing you use your own road experiences to connect with what the song is about. The sadness? Yeah, I feel it too. Perhaps because of all the time it takes to travel, set up then dismantle a major traveling band and the only time that isn't enough is the time they are actually performing: also being separated from your love, your family would evoke feelings of sadness. What a musician's dilema! To want to go out and play your music and make people happy but regretting the time away from the ones you love. Fantastic reaction, thank you!

[@brianmullins5824]

Don't forget the impossible good looks as well

[@nettiemac]

Jackson Browne has long been a favorite of mine..... like since my childhood and the first time I heard "Running on Empty"...... finally got to see him live a couple of years ago and it was as wonderful as I expected.

[@terrycallahan9576]

I was a DJ back in the days before the "digital revolution". I loaded/unloaded multiple crates of vinyl albums/singles, in addition to amps, mixers and GIANT touring speakers. The Load Out/Stay was the song I played at the end of EVERY gig (wedding receptions, Christmas parties, class reunions, etc.). The song(s) were more popular then because Browne had a string of albums/singles in that era. People at the gatherings liked the song because they could start out slow-dancing and then switch to a faster rhythm at the end. I loved it because (as you so eloquently pointed out) the lyrics are dedicated to the roadies, the heroes behind the stars. Today, DJs can put everything they need for a gig in a small toolbox thanks to the advances in electronics and digital recordings. However, due to the elaborate stage setups at major concerts, the song is still relevant. Thanks for the reaction. Brought back a lot of memories!

[@williamlynn6084]

You put the nail on the head and All American voice. I never thought of it that way But I believe you're spot on. Another storyteller When you hear it for the first time it's almost like a privilege. The song never gets old.

[@buckinjb]

Jackson Browne is an incredible artist and song writer. He's wrote/co-wrote songs for so many people from the late 60's going on for many years. (The Eagles, David Crosby, and more)

[@jeffwhyte5867]

As always your reactions take me back in such a great way. I grew up with Motown but lived the 70's in my twenties. What a wonderful time with as you say, the best music. Your channel is the BEST

[@steve9199]

A salute to the Road Warriors that make live concerts possible. It also tells the story of the performers on the road, and the the feelings they have.

[@StevenDietrich-k2w]

The Load Out, as far as I know, was written by Jackson Browne. Stay is his adaptation of a song by Maurice Williams and the Zodiacs, around 1960. Stay has been covered by several people, and it is a pretty famous song, so I'm not surprised that you are familiar with it. Jackson Browne has got a boatload of bangers. You can't go wrong going down this rabbit hole. David Lindley on slide and the falsetto vocals. PS You have got a great voice and a bubbly personality. Keep up the good work.

[@justkaron]

Doctor my Eyes.... one of his biggest hits, also The Pretender....also Runnig on Empty. Jackson Browne phenomenal.

[@TedAshton-m6l]

Super reaction, brings back memories one of my favorite artists.He use to hang with Linda Rondstat and the Eagles. Jackson Browne wrote his songs Running on Empty , Doctor my eyes😊😊😊

[@skyraider1656]

Knowing what roadies go through for their respective artists, it made me happy to see what TS did for her truck drivers as well as her background singers and dancer on her latest tour. That explains why her people are so loyal.

[@lynnpark8849]

I was fortunate to experience them live in Birmingham, Alabama late 70's...fantastic

[@Zeb-gb2uk]

Jackson Browne is an American treasure

[@antoniobiancofiore2396]

I love how you’re helping me get into the meaning and understanding of the song ….back in my day i would simply listen to the beat and love the song without knowing what it mean but you’re helping me go back and listening to it again for the first time

[@terryaustin5976]

The sadness feeling comes from hearing all the minor chords. That how music can set the mood.

[@rocketsauce5067]

You are a beautiful bright spirit. Thank you for your uplifting spirit.

[@marcotrinchini4615]

She is so lovely.

[@susanlindner8626]

My brother has been in the tour business as a driver hauling equipment/staging for many tours over the last 20 years. Acknowledging them is always appreciated.

[@chrisproffitt6198]

I love your positive reactions. Keep it up young lady

[@WereMike]

70's music sends me back to my youth. It's has such a vibe and groove. Always a pleasure.

[@cindydegraaff5083]

The word for Jackson Browne is “smooth”. He’s a gifted singer, songwriter and producer who has collaborated for decades with many other artists. He wrote one of my favorite songs “Doctor my Eyes” when he was 16. Complex lyrics, great storytelling, and great showcasing of all the band members in this song make it a fan favorite. RIP to David Linley the very gifted steel guitar player. The movie about Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons that you’re thinking of was Jersey Boys, where you first heard “Stay”. The song was written by Maurice Williams and recorded by him and his group the Zodiacs in 1960 originally, but also by The Four Seasons, Buddy Holly and Jackson Browne.

[@lisannebaumholz5028]

Great reaction, Britt! I was in my teens when this first came out and I remember very clearly that, besides loving Jackson's music, all of us girls with curly hair were so in awe of that hair. He still closes his concerts with this song and, somewhat annoyingly, still has amazing hair 45 years later...😊

[@marlamoran2264]

My kids (in their 20s) discovered his music and are loving it! They don’t make it like this anymore

[@penelopehornswaggle102]

My favorite songs by Jackson Brown for 45 yrs.❤

[@sharonstark1014]

Jackson Browne is a national treasure. He also wrote some songs with The Eagles in the early days. Rosemary is the amazing background singer. DON'T KNOW the guys name, he had an amazing voice also. Check out "running on empty"

[@livelaughandlovelong]

Rosemary Butler. And the late David Lindley

[@jamstheholy]

I love your reaction and appreciation for this great music! I enjoyed watching you and am gratified that younger people are discovering such classics!

[@wallypeake6579]

The incomparable David Lindley on lap steel guitar and that almost comedic second 'Stay' cameo solo. So love and miss that man.

[@DiJulioCreative]

Britt! You are so adorable! I’m just now discovering you. And I’m so glad you’re discovering Jackson Browne. I have listened to and loved his music and lyrics for years. Jackson Browne did indeed write The Load Out and rewrote some of the lyrics to Stay - originally written by Maurice Williams in the 60s - for his 1978 tour. Love you, girl!

[@keithfriedman]

For my money the greatest song ever written.

[@MikeOstrowski-iq8wf]

I absolutely love,love your personality ❤️ your demeanor and appreciation for great music Britt. Great reaction , great song ! 🥰

[@karenmandeville7116]

the line is 'the promotor don't mind, and the union don't mind'

[@scottstewart5784]

Yes, in this version which adapted some lyrics - in the reference she is making it was probably your momma.

[@bloviatormaximus1766]

Melancholy for crew tearing down the stage and stay for the fans you got me with the lovin' every minute of it lover boy

[@craigdragseth9272]

Its not your mama don't mind. Its the promoter don't mind.

[@ericbloomquist9329]

Britt the word you're looking for is melancholy, the sadness you get when you think about things you love and long for them.

[@zoomboy57]

Maurice Williams wrote it the early 1950s and recorded it with the Zodiacs in 1960 and was a #1 chart topper.

[@roneichstaedt8853]

On the live version that was on the Runnin' On Empty album, there's a huge ovation when Maurice Williams himself comes onstage to sing the chorus (on this version it's taken by the female vocalist)

[@fittrad3r687]

Classic. Remember this on the radio back in the day. You are right about the crews. I did rigging for lights & sound once upon a time for local shows. Roadies work their ass off.

[@terrykappel1519]

Jackson Browne adapted the lyrics of the 1960 hit by Maurice Williams and the Zodiacs for this version of the "Stay" portion of this medley.

[@2afreedom60]

I loved him. I saw him live back in the day. Great vibes.

[@paulomontero12]

She’s a natural beauty, no wig needed my black princess.

[@richardpierce7819]

As a musician who spent some time touring , I agree the road crew is the back bone of the show. They make our jobs so much easier when all we have to do is show up and play , our energy is so much more.

[@rarelycares8416]

If I remember correctly there was never a studio version of this song, they put the live version on the album and that's all you will ever hear.

[@levon9]

You are right, the start of the song, dealing with the travels and endless roads, gives it a definite melancholic feeling.

[@corawilhelm4968]

Jackson Browne was my first concert in 1976

[@SavyinDallas]

I saw Jackson on this tour in Dallas in 1978. He has so many other remarkable songs. One of the best songwriters of our times. I wish everyone today could get to know his music. His music and his message for all humanity is a gift from God.

[@keithcarper8809]

Jackson is a songwriter admired by Dylan and Springsteen and loved by me since my teen years. ☮💜🎶

[@billwyatt2449]

I graduated High School in 1978. Jackson Brown was Big. I always thought this song is about longing. Longing for the show and longing to be home.