Guitar Teacher REACTS: Jackson Browne - These Days /// LIVE 4K

[@5yearsout]

He wrote this when he was 16, always amazes me that he had the emotional maturity to write such a meaningful song at such a young age.

[@Seapatico]

Reminds me of Kenny Loggins writing Danny's Song when he was like 17.

[@hovis_esports]

wow

[@mister-chad]

My Uncle played drums for Jackson Browne on tour... I was 3 or 4 and I have fond memories of sitting behind uncle John's drum kit and all that shiny chrome and glossy wraps. It's his fault I'm still into making music.

[@nickmurphy6524]

This song always breaks my heart, it was the first song on the radio after my dad died. I sat out on the back deck on a hot July Sunday evening and played this on repeat for about 30 minutes.

[@Bajeroo1974]

My all time favourite Jackson song. Bravo.

[@KyleS.1987]

Jackson's such a great singer, songwriter, and piano player it's easy to forget he plays a fine guitar as well.

[@maccxoph]

One of Jacksons best songs

[@mitchweiner]

Nothing overstated about his playing or singing and that’s why he’s so great!

[@slowry6464]

I haven't heard this in ages, and it came in today to rip my guts out. I'm facing losing my wife and kids along with her-as brutal as this was to hear, I needed it.

[@josephcalhoun6832]

Thanks for the reaction, spot on as always! How he wrote those lyrics at 16 is just beyond me. For anyone on the fence about learning guitar, it is never too late to start. I turn 40 in a month and I'm still learning. Obviously I am extremely grateful to Michael and his teaching style - I fumbled through the fretboard until I took the time to deliberately focus and I loved how he could just listen to a few seconds of a song and know what was happening. Keep picking it up!

[@suzanneemerson2625]

Been a huge fan of Jackson since the very first album. I love his songs, singing and playing. This song has been covered so many times by so many different artists. My new favorite cover is by Rachel Price (Lake Street Dive), accompanied by a wonderful chamber ensemble. Her smooth jazz voice, along with the stringed instruments, plus flute and clarinet, is simply sublime.

[@MattyWestsideHandball]

One of my all time favorite songs. It baffles me that he had the perspective to write this when he was 16. Glen Campbell has an awesome cover of this song.

[@bren106]

You can't possibly know how happy it's made me for you to feature Jackson. I go see him every time he tours over here (U.K) and he's one of the artists of my life. He is the musical poet of your country in just the same way Leonard Cohen was for Canada, he writes lyrics in a way nobody else can do.

[@j.schaefer5622]

Totally agree…love his songs. I hope he tours Germany soon too. He is over 75 now…

[@mikem668]

One of the greatest and wisest songs ever written. And the older you are the wiser it gets. If only most of us had learned the lessons earlier.

[@cerisewilson4088]

One of my all time favorite singers of all time. So much talent on display here!

[@IReilly1]

Love this song. I think my favorite is Gregg Allman’s version off of Laid Back. So good.

[@ronfreedman4029]

Gregg and Jackson were good friends from the late 1960s up until Allman's death. They were roomies for a time when Jackson was trying to get signed and Gregg and Duane were in Hourglass. Jackson's recording of the song on his second album was dedicated to Gregg.

[@IReilly1]

@@ronfreedman4029 Ron - I did not know much of that…thanks so much for educating!

[@nicbersi6370]

I just saw him at the Hollywood Bowl for the Jimmy Buffet tribute, it was great!!!

[@tulyar57]

The beauty of Jackson's arrangement for me is the contrast of the reverse Travis picking after the walk down bass verse part. It's not a difficult piece to get down but a big challenge to mimic his subtleties.

[@jasper_north]

Agree

[@cmo9400]

The complexity of the notes and the complexity of the lyric..the subtle ascending and descending melodies.

[@zounds13]

I was hoping it would be a version with the full band, so you would comment on his astounding guitarist Val McCallum.

[@1683clifton]

Spoken as a real guitarist, the Chord that really wants to resolve. It really does feel that way, every time.

[@marylebeck2477]

If you would like to hear some great quitar playing, check out the KZbin acoustic concert with Jackson Browne and his long-time guitarist David Lindley. The music is mesmerizing. Jackson Browne is my absolute favorite singer/songwriter. He has told the stories of my life in his music and i love his passion and love for our planet.

[@ForrestCokely]

I had a lover It's hard to risk another these days

[@that44rdv4rk]

His songs always leave me sitting in silence for a couple minutes after they finish, like some sort of melancholy meditation. Not sure if i love his writing because of this or in spite of it.

[@jrdgbaypak]

Jackson Browne is such a underrated singer-songwriter.

[@LodvarDude]

He isn't underrated. He recognized as one of the finest songwriters of his generation, he's has won Grammies, sold millions and had an extremely successful career spanning 5 decades.

[@ericbumbera664]

simply one of the greatest to ever do it.

[@jasper_north]

Reverse Travispicking… awesome.

[@JAYDUBYAH29]

Keep up the great work, Michael! My mind and heart were just blown open by Jordan Rakei new track Learning…. Incredible vocal and lyrics, magnificent arrangement/harmonies, beautiful chord changes. Might be a Good reaction vid..

[@charlespryor7837]

Leland Sklar played bass on a lot of Brownes stuff. He also played on Jude Cole's album "Start the Car." If you haven't checked it out, it is one of the greatest albums EVER!!

[@iceman10129]

You dont hear Jackson's name much these days, but man, he wrote some killer tunes going back.

[@nehpetsttocsnosirrag6227]

These days? Lol

[@iceman10129]

@@nehpetsttocsnosirrag6227 why is that funny? How often does Jackson Browne come up in conversation with your friends and family? Probably not as much as he should. I even remember listening to classic rock stations and you would hear The Loadout or Running On Empty once a day. I can't tell you the last time I heard either on a radio station.

[@matthewharris5586]

One of my all time favorite songs. The nitty gritty dirt band version RIPS!

[@RonaldEllenburg]

IM BACK!!!!!! The perfect time good sir......nobody better than Mr Browne.....I grew up with his music brother. Good to see ya again mr Palmesano......see ya again soon. ron

[@RickDalton_]

One of my favorite songs ever

[@dorothyfischer2649]

Bonnie Raitt and Jackson Brown Opening Farewell guitar duet. 🔥 ❤

[@jmwise80]

That’s the dream, Joseph. Keep going!

[@arthousebill]

Would love to see a reaction to The Joy Formidable, such an intense and talented live band, you'd like them, and diverse unique sound

[@johnthomasguitar]

Ah, but when you claim to be playing the "basic riff," you're arpeggiating through the chord. Jackson is playing an alternating bass. It's a brilliant song on every level. As others have pointed out, that he wrote this at age 16 (and played the guitar at that age on Nico's version of the song) is stunning.

[@supernerfblasterboyz]

i just saw your "wesley's theory" reaction and i'm going to tell you, the first 3 songs are exceptionally funky, with a lot of musical layers. if you decide to delve deeper into TPAB, it's worth it, however, wesley's theory-king kunta is pure jazz-fusion madness. listen to "for free" and "king kunta" back to back, you won't be disappointed and it's a good cutoff point for folk who aren't that into rap :)

[@LodvarDude]

One of the greatest songwriters ever. Way up there with the likes of Dylan, Springsteen and Townes Van Zandt.

[@chrisherbert3652]

I would be interested in you analyzing Lyndsey buckingham on "Never going back again". Thanks.

[@Strings-jg2to]

You should check out "Highfade." Those dudes have those funky chops.

[@Crisis_Jones]

Hard to risk another bro

[@billbitterman9487]

Why not add the capo to your guitar when doing the demo of what Jackson is playing?

[@raindog2262]

My thought exactly. Invest in a capo.

[@lucassobris]

Yo that's a beautiful guitar. The blue one is the one I'm talking about lol

[@numbersabcdefg]

I had no idea Kevin Sorbo played guitar! And could sing!!!

[@cisco1225]

Love this song through and through. I learned to love this version but I still prefer his notation on Nico’s version.

[@mattjohnson4349]

Will you do a video on the live performance of “In This River” by Black Label Society?

[@pb6010]

Would really recommend the great cover of this track on Josh Turner's channel with him and Carson McKee

[@petersheely7246]

👍😎

[@numbersabcdefg]

I think this song influenced Jeff Bridges song in Crazy Heart

[@JohnPaulsEuropa]

Mike, first, appreciate what you do across the board. Not to walk on JB here...but, I came across an artist that you might take a look at. Mk.gee. Very unique sound, style, and songwriting. He has a tune on here called Candy (Live) would be a good start. -peace

[@JohnPaulsEuropa]

@-Michael_Palmisano. Artist goes by Mk.gee

[@JHowlett]

If you want to hear an absolutely jarring version of this song after hearing this go listen to the cover of These Days by Nico.

[@raykelly1607]

You should definitely react to Carli oso ace of spades cover pls you won’t regret it

[@jdtiff]

I just can’t believe he wrote such a poignant song at the age of 16. The lyrics just cut right through and come across with such wisdom that usually comes from a much longer life of experiences.

[@GimmehMyMoney]

These days I seem to think a lot about the things that I forgot to do. Such a good line. Would highly recommend checking out the version Rachael Price (from Lake Street Dive) and stories did of this song kzbin.info/www/bejne/j4rGk41oaqaarKcsi=buK3QKFkOYev_4Sx

[@kevindodson9772]

He wrote this when he was like 13 or something crazy like that.

[@DarthDirtYouTube]

Greg Allman’s version is absolutely fantastic! I have to say I like it better than the original. 🎸🤘

[@nearlysteviedan1275]

Great comment Michael... "no-one tells me more than me, what I've done wrong"

[@american_cosmic]

I love JB's version, but Gregg Allman's version is hauntingly good.

[@OnceUponaTimeIn-qp9sx]

' Call it a loan '

[@smitty1321]

Please react to mk.gee

[@jamesgregory4274]

Wise 16 year old......

[@rdw75]

No capo.... Really.... The guitar player in me is offended. I have like 5 I'll send you one

[@davearnew9535]

I know its his song but I always felt Greg Allman did a better job