Jackson Browne Doctor My Eyes - About My Imagination

Jackson Browne performs Doctor My Eyes and About My Imagination 2009
Jackson Browne - Guitar/ Keyboard/Vocals
Mark Goldenberg - Guitars
Kevin McCormick - Bass/Vocals
Jeff Young - Keys/Vocals
Mauricio Lewak - Drums
Chavonne Morris - Vocals
Althea Mills - Vocals
Doctor, my eyes have seen the years
And the slow parade of fears without crying
Now I want to understand
I have done all that I could
To see the evil and the good without hiding
You must help me if you can
Doctor, my eyes
Tell me what is wrong
Was I unwise to leave them open for so long
I have wandered through this world
As each moment has unfurled
I've been waiting to awaken from these dreams
People go just where they will
I never noticed them until I got this feeling
That it's later than it seems
Doctor, my eyes
Tell me what you see
I hear their cries
Just say if it's too late for me
Doctor, my eyes
Cannot see the sky
Is this the prize for having learned how not to cry
I kept my eyes open and tried to see
The point of what went on in front of me
I kept what moved me, forgot about the rest
And took my young imagination to the acid test
And it was easy then to say what love could do
It's so easy when your world is new
It's been so hard sometimes to find my way
I let my pleasure lead my little world astray
And if I'm truthful I'll say that I was blind
To everything about this life but what I had in mind
And it was easy then to say where love could go
It's so easy when there's so much you don't know
About my imagination, it got me through somehow
Without my imagination, I wouldn't be here now
And it was easy then when love was guaranteed
It's so easy when love is all you need
About my imagination
I'm making this investigation
Into my imagination
According to my computations
We're overdue for a transformation
Or is it my imagination?
I keep my eyes open and try to see
This life in terms of possibility
With so much changing, and changing for the worse
You got to keep your head up, Baby
From the cradle to the hearse
And it was easy then to say where love could go
It's so easy when love is all you know
About my imagination
I'm getting ready for the celebration
I'm bringing my imagination
Taking charge of my elevation
No fear, no trepidation
Register my affirmation
No doubt, no hesitation
People get ready for the embarkation
About my imagination
Calling out across the nation
It's time for some kind of re-dedication
Not talking 'bout just my generation
I'm sending out this invocation
I keep getting these excitations
More light, more love
More truth, and more innovation

[@pnolanrn]

OK, I clicked on the like button. But what I want to know is where's the "love" button? We need a "two thumbs up" button for this piece.

[@upster20]

The beauty of Jackson is that he is always evolving. From the early 70's to getting arrested with him at Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant in the early eighties( Abalone alliance). The 90's amd 2000's showed him off as a polished musician that still has a voice for the people. And still after almost 40 years I see this song and am still moved...............One of a kind.......Peace

[@christopherdrzik6784]

I love this music and it makes me feel young; then I look in the mirror.

[@wilsonmcphert]

Mark Goldenberg. What a great guitarist.

[@brianlegg6009]

I've watched many thousands of music videos but no other live performance by ANYBODY brings me to tears EACH and EVERY single time I see it like this one does. The lyrics and the voices of Jackson and those two beautiful ladies reach all the way into my SOUL and I yearn for a better world.

[@fortress1133]

Heard this in the grocery store today and had it stuck in my head... What an awesome live version! He's still got it!

[@josephmangiacotti4794]

Jackson Browne is One of the Greatest Singer Song Writers. He's in touch with what's going on in the Universe as in Our Lives.He Knows and Senses the Changes taking Place in the Deepest Levels of All Our Consciousness. Love His Music and Him.

[@wx3b]

That voice....even after all these years is just incredible!

[@soaringvulture]

Man, them old guys rock. Browne hasn't lost a thing and all I know about Mark Goldenberg is that he can shred a guitar.

[@SClark-ww3vi]

I keep coming back to this performance, so well done with soul and talent.

[@bonguskongus]

I just finished watching some Soundgarden and now I'm peeping Jackson Browne. I swear this song brings tears to my eyes. "Doctor, my eyes cannot see the skies! Is this the price for having learned how not to cry?" I'm telling you, Shakespeare could not have put it any better.

[@gazoscreek]

Unbelievable performance. Chavonne, Alethea, and Mark just rocked it. The show in Oakland was fantastic, and this tune blew the doors right off. There'd better be a DVD coming from this tour because Jackson and the band were amazing.

[@lasurvivor47]

Powerful updated version from the original...Love it! I can't stop rewinding it!

[@rodneyscott7108]

I’ve been a Jackson Browne fan for over forty years. I consider this performance to be the absolute best that I have ever heard. And having the lyrics available in the notes makes it even better, because without them, following the powerful meanings of the words can be challenging. Absolutely fantastic stuff!!!

[@jrsn2cars]

Amen!

[@meta409]

It's amazing seeing an artist perform their songs over and over throughout the years, the memories it must invoke

[@ohdear2275]

It does invoke. He's brilliantly talented.

[@mydogblue1]

The first time I heard this song, was April 1972. I was 16 years old in the hospital recovering from a broken femur.

[@jameslee5520]

Me too. I was 16. Never heard anything like it.

[@musicsunhappy]

The back up singers make this perfect. Those girls can sing so well, they gave me chills.

[@jamcrane3]

musicsunhappy Aren’t they magnificent?

[@patmcpee]

musicunhappy- They truly do sound great. They make this gem complete. But hey, Crosby & Nash weren’t too shabby!

[@wallycherry]

Com'on just a great example of 70's rock. Well done Jackson Browne

[@jameslee5520]

Never forget the first time I heard Doctor My Eyes . I literally had to pull the car over. Never heard anything remotely like it . Changed my life .

[@randyowens49]

His voice still just a smooth. Like a good old wine.

[@bluesmokerH1]

One 4 the lucky ones, "Will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever."

[@slickrock6868]

Jeff Young’s keyboard just melts my soul.

[@jamespriest9658]

Jackson is such a gift, since 1973 not a day goes by that I don't listen to at least one song. Keeps me young at heart, yet in touch with who I am now.. nice work Mr Brown

[@AbbyNormal777]

LOVE Jackson Browne..his music, look, everything.

[@dianablamowski4270]

I have been a J.B. fan since I heard ready or not in 1972. Such a dude almost met him in 77 Baton Rouge louisiana. Luck me to have lived in this age.

[@gazoscreek]

Mark Goldenberg ... mind-blowing!

[@brandonleavitt4458]

One of the all-time talents (and least well known by the public...pros know who he is) on guitar. Probably the best in the business who has toured with Peter Frampton, Al Stewart, Paula Cole, Hugh Laurie and played on dozens of albums including Bonnie Raitt's Grammy winner. He has scored films and also played in them (Ton Hank's 'The Thing You Do') has played in Don Was' live bands for many occasions. Check out his bio.

[@erikschimmel6223]

Very soulfull fotrthe land back style off Browne but it fits very well. Love the backing singers

[@randywalker8960]

I was turned on to JB : For Everyman at 16 in ‘74 an then went backwards to Late for the Sky, and Saturate before using, then up to The Pretender etc. ; Jackson has put out so many great masterpieces . Dinner and wine music with bear toes slow dancing…….Man pay attention your blow your lady away.

[@stffrdc]

awesome.........a step back in time to my youth, what great music

[@stevestokes1963]

That Hammond is killin it

[@RaeZoladawn777]

He sure is a great Artist I hope he gets more embellishment he s done so much for music and musicians over the years x this is a great clip !!!

[@suetullgren4564]

i love jackson brownes voice he still sounds great.

[@Soulstick1]

Great Jackson Browne!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@markho3002]

The standard for what I judge musicians is right here!!

[@markho3002]

Long live JACKSON BROWNE!!

[@downhill240]

One of my all-time life favorites. Love the beat and the message.

[@alwaysjade]

God, I love Jackson Browne! Every song he ever did rocks my world!

[@Bamamike62]

The best, I've been a big fan for over 45 years.

[@cindiloohoo552]

I love Jackson. This song about the environment makes so much sense since I am older.. "it's later than it seems... I hear them cry, just saying it's too late for me"...

[@denisehedden5108]

🥀Beautiful Song Brilliant lyrics, vocals and music! For many years I've tried myself to see good in the evil no joke its so hard to ignore that's going on in this world.. God Bless you Jackson Browne🥀☝️🥀

[@rubydawn1]

I can not wait to see him in April in Montreal

[@pennyhill66]

I love JB, and this band is fabulous

[@that70sgirl1]

I love Jackson Brown...always have! This song is incredible

[@microphen]

About My Imagination....an AWESOME song. The man is genius.

[@menengwaa]

Love Jackson Browns music he is a fantastic writer and singer, puts his heart into every song he sings, Love everything he does he isn't afraid of what people think of him

[@bun19buns62]

Loved him then and now!!

[@ht90143]

What a magnificent performance!! Everybody was great!! What a composition! I love the way the background singers help bring this to "another level"!!

[@nitaalmand4264]

Jackson and Jeff Young make some incredible music together and those two singers are a wonderful addition to both the recordings and tours. Can't wait to hear those two make solo careers!

[@ronazbill8087]

jackson is a icon story teller one of my favorite artist

[@people4peace999]

.. gotta keep your head up from the cradle to the grave.....so right on✌️🕉

[@nitaalmand4264]

I just stumbled on this again.... Again I'm delighted.... this tour was one of my favorites and this combo of songs is so so sweet.

[@jinkss111]

I saw doctor, my eye in a book and this song came to mind i remember hearing this song as a kid

[@clouds882]

how can anyone dislike this?

[@elisabetsalzer9019]

Perhaps those people don't have any souls more?

[@guytitanic]

Recovering from a retina reattachment and this song came to mind and old favorite.

[@BestFriends-vq8jv]

Man I just discovered this. He is so good!

[@jamesdamiano6620]

Jeffrey Scott Young RIP organist extraordinair!!!

[@BrandonLeavitt-pl6lr]

One of my favorite guitar solos of all time.

[@Qualmsocke1958]

S U P E R Jackson!!!!

[@dander9463]

saw him last night great show

[@danielburns311]

Seriously, I've watched this vid no less than 300 times. Still blows me away! Thanks for sharing!

[@moonlighting44]

love this tune.thanks for sharing....jackson browne rocks.....

[@danielburns311]

Thanks for posting this vid. I've watched it no less than 300 times!

[@get2ubed]

Jackson Brown, you stll got it !

[@that70sgirl1]

I noticed...he is what like 64ish? and his voice sounds the same! AMAZING!

[@mediclaimfl]

One of my favorites, they really rock this one....thanks!

[@jookeymortz]

Looks so much better here, than now all plastic -- love his music --

[@ilgeneralisimo]

The. Greatest.

[@mishantonia]

perfect with my morning coffee - thanks for posting!

[@Trisa8]

Saw him back in 09 live...he was Awesome...love him

[@TheFvtampa]

Evolutionary!!!!! Brilliant!!!!!!

[@people4peace999]

So beyond brilliant...

[@moonlighting44]

still loving it in 2017...stands the test of time.....

[@denisehedden5108]

🥀Amazing song I love it! Thanks for posting this video it's priceless🥀✌🥀☝️

[@nikonikolic1365]

the backing singers have angels voices! straight from heaven!

[@lisapartin1340]

ROCK ON MY MAN ! AWESOME AS EVER PERFORMANCE

[@Qualmsocke1958]

I Love your Songs!!! * * * * *

[@sharondamadison7888]

Sounds great Jackson still sounds good and he's aging nicely ❤😍

[@solowinterwolf]

They tore THAT one off! A crisp, beautiful performance. I'm going to the next Jackson Browne concert I can get to . . .

[@downhill240]

Great song! Starts out with a very strong beat the gets you up and focused then offers some great introspective lyrics. Damn that is so good. I love what I call message music.

[@TheSilmarillian]

Yes it tells a story hello from Australia

[@DCarver803]

Awesome gifted guy

[@pennyhill66]

God I love this man!!!

[@jmtrapp]

Before listening I didn't think this would work but an excellent live performance! IMHO

[@waltconrad4798]

Every song has a message if you listen.....

[@REEFBLUENOTCH]

Amazing musicians and vocalists! So many bands sound good only in a studio, but this sounded even better live I think than what a studio would produce, WOW!

[@nitaalmand4264]

the combination of these songs is so wonderful. I'm happy to see that this video exists. Thanks.

[@ReneeHernandezJahmai11]

Seen Jackson live 5 times once in OJai,CA,2 X Red Rocks,Cleveland,Ohio & Pa. He is the best!!!

[@markho12]

Saw him back then on this tour...one of the his best lineups in my opinion. They tore the house down!!

[@daisymaevillas1052]

I love this superb❤❤❤

[@jooneybuggy]

What a gift--love him thanks for this post

[@mr.d.4175]

Timeless classic.

[@bcilly1]

Heerlijk nummer en iedere keer weer een genot naar zijn muziek te luisteren.... maakt mijn dag goed :-)

[@mojogypsy]

What a GREAT song and performance!

[@1greeneagles2]

Been Long Time Fan....Great Post.....Thank You...

[@monicaguzman8313]

Simply wonderful! 😌🎶

[@jrsn2cars]

Right on brother! This is as good as it gets! John

[@dovlandzbaum5036]

ONe word: Wow!

[@leahtrentham823]

A-mazing!!!!!

[@schimme1113]

incredible song

[@letiziagonzales7804]

I can see this video everyday...❤

[@ohhollywood]

Jackson my eyes! 🌟

[@GuyInkognito01]

Absolute Spitzenklasse, hab ihn live in Berlin gesehen! Thanks a lot...!

[@rosemaryrosolino9722]

The very best ;)

[@maryanngermano8647]

Love this guy!