JACKSON BROWNE - Doctor My Eyes | FIRST TIME REACTION

[@jenniferfoster1692]

My favorite Jackson Browne song! This one and his others were all over the radio when I was growing up in the 70s. We were sooo lucky to have the great music we had and such a big variety of music of different genres.

[@danielthompson9509]

This song is so amazing and he wrote it when he was 16 years old. Jackson Browne has so many great albums. He's a great singer/songwriter.

[@ptrlxc]

Glen Fry used to live upstairs from Jackson and one day Glen heard Jackson work on a song; playing a little bit, tweaking here and there, polishing this and that, erase and go another direction, almost one note at a time, one word at a time, piecing it together all day, for a few days. Glen said that was a learning experience on how to "work" on a song until it's done. The determination, the dedication, the work, the effort. Great songs often don't just fall out of the sky, they sometimes get worked on a piece at a time.

[@brendamilloy2557]

This is the song that started my 51 year love affair with Jackson's music. I've seen him 17 times in concert. I highly recommend listening to the live version of "Lives In The Balance" with David Crosby and Graham Nash. One of Jackson's best, imo.

[@bobschenkel7921]

Jackson Browne can write a great song, and then he can deliver it with passion. Mr. Browne is great in concert, and he has an excellent band backing him up.

[@hongfang2348]

Jackson is, IMO, a top 10 singer/songwriter. The Pretender got a lot of radio play and is lyrically deep. But Jackson's greatest songwriting is on the album, Late For The Sky. Bruce Springstein called the album Jackson's masterpiece when he introduced Jackson into the rock hall of fame. None of the songs are commercial hits but songs like: Late For The Sky (title song), For a Dancer, Fountain of Sorrow, and Before the Deluge. These are wonderful deep and musically solid songs, with a touch of sadness.

[@dianedavies8291]

Yes, that album is a masterpiece.

[@evelynhoard2845]

Finally, a reactor that appreciates the greatness of Jackson Browne! Keep it going!

[@John_Chu]

Jesse Ed Davis with the great guitar solo. The Native American was so well-respected in rock circles that he played with everyone, including George Harrison, John Lennon, Leon Russell, Rod Stewart, and Eric Clapton (as well as many other notables). He died from a drug overdose at the age of 43.

[@Noelle0026]

I believe Leland Sklar plays bass on this one. Another excellent musician.

[@realitybytez]

you truly deserve a lot more subscribers. you are articulate and you have a great feel for analyzing music. keep up the great work.

[@dianedavies8291]

I look forward to his reactions. He gets it.

[@stevedahlberg8680]

💯!

[@goatnuts624]

A lesser known great song of his is Of Missing Persons. A tribute to Lowell George of Little feat. It was written for Lowell's daughter. It will bring a tear to your eye

[@rk41gator]

Jackson Browne has great lyrics and makes for great road music.

[@827dusty]

Looking back when I watch the various "Reaction Channels" I truly can't believe how much great Rock music we had in the 60s and 70s. That was, and still is the gold standard for music. Because as people call us folks over 65 (I'm 67") out of touch, well I was in my teens and twenties in those two decades, so I have something to judge today's "music" against. Truthfully, the crap they call music these days, either sounds like every other artist that can't sing, or the songs flat out suck. There is some good music, but it is so rare. Rock Bands and solo artists as we knew them, just don't exist anymore. NO Beatles, Rolling Stones Beach Boys, etc. Now you have something called "Hip-Hop, or "Rap". That ain't music.

[@RichardDickson-to7zg]

What you feel is empathy. Don't ever Lose It. The great Jesse "Ed" Davis on guitar.

[@stevedahlberg8680]

It's about balance man. Every human being struggles with this and it's fantastic to Jackson Browne could capture it so well but it's also fantastic that you're just talking about this stuff in reaction to a song from decades ago. The whole thing is pretty amazing.

[@KevinRCarr]

In the northwoods isolation of my high school years, this song was my introduction to Jackson Browne, coming out of the lo-fi sound of am radio. Great song that I didn't really understand until a few years later, after having left adolescent ignorance behind.

[@1Imonk]

This album is loaded with gems. The cover art is a burlap sack used to supplement the radiator in older cars to help keep the radiator from boiling over during desert crossings and other hot drives. I forget the proper name for those items but I remember using them back around and before the time of this album’s release. One saturated the sack to help keep the engine running normally. Sometimes it would even work.

[@alanbrown8527]

“These Days” right up your alley. Beautiful, thoughtful and so sad.

[@bonya4585]

“Load Out/Stay” video was the closer at many of his concerts. It’s a terrific shoutout to the road, the audience and the crew. A must see video. “Take It Easy” and his opus “The Pretender”. “Rosie” is great.

[@flubblert]

"The Pretender" and "That Girl Could Sing" ... two more I would highly recommend from Jackson Browne. His accompanying band is highly underrated. The compositions are perfectly designed for his style of song and poetry.

[@johnthegreek5836]

Definitely a excellent songwriter, great music, his catalog will definitely take you on a journey, Late For The Sky is a masterpiece

[@steveullrich7737]

I beliece this was his first commercial hit or at least one of his earliest. Jackson is an amazing singer/songwriter as your discovering and you're in store for more great lyrics and music from him. "Fountain of Sorrow", "Tender is the Night" and "The Pretender" are great songs for a reaction.

[@cindiherriott3259]

A very very big hit back then. Nothing reminds more of high school than this song.

[@hog7203]

He's a good one. Jackson Browne has a lot of great songs. Too many to list. The Running On Empty album is flawless. You could randomly pick anything from that one and love it. My favorite Jackson Browne song is from the his debut album which you just played. It's called Rock Me On the Water. One of my favorite songs period.

[@garybelenke4370]

Crosby and Nash on backing vocals. He always had the best playing with him.

[@Noelle0026]

I just saw him in concert with James Taylor not long ago and they both were great. Have always loved Jackson.

[@clifton8929]

Jackson Browne's masterpiece album "Late for the Sky" is, lyrically and emotionally, the most honest, heartfelt album he's ever released. His catalog is filled with top-shelf killer albums, but "Late for the Sky" is on a different level. Songs like 'For A Dancer' .'Before the Deluge', 'Further On,' 'Late For The Sky,'' 'Fountain of Sorrow,'' The Late Show' and others. Jackson is a master of touching your heart emotionally with words and music.

[@RockandRollWoman]

I saw Jackson two nights ago, sittin in with Jackshit, his guitarist Val McCallum's band. He did Take It Easy / Our Lady of the Well. I've uploaded some of the audio and video from that performance. Doctor My Eyes is a recent Playing for Change selection. An iconic tune from an immensely talented and hardworking singer / songwriter. I was so lucky to grow up when I did. It makes up for the wrinkles and arthritis I have from coming up at a time when we didn't know about melanoma and doctors advertised cigarettes on TeeVee. 😂

[@ShawnSalvadori]

Different times, but so many great souls with great hearts it seems! People I can really be pleased to connect with.

[@RockandRollWoman]

Music is universal. And exclude me from the ranks of the whiners who think there hasn't been anything good since they were young. I find plenty to love!

[@jeffpeterson6959]

I'd say 'The Pretender' is his best. Monumental lyrics and great story. Keep up the good work!

[@hlawrencepowell]

A great song, for sure.

[@richardcranium5048]

Definitely a great song. I like the little more low brow Redneck Friend

[@johncoulombe833]

That is a desert water bag, which were used in front of radiators on cars from the 1920s, '30s, '40s, and '50s. You would fill them with water at a service station and then soak the outside of the bag, which would then be hung from a hood latch. The idea is like an evaporative cooler. We had them in Arizona, but I don't recall whether they actually worked. One thing was for sure -- you did NOT want to drink the water inside!

[@Soundhypno]

Great reaction

[@rk41gator]

You can appreciate the beauty in the world while not ignoring the bad. Sometimes I can feel guilty that I have it good, while others are being abused. We shouldn't turn away, but understand we are limited in what we can do. Empathizing is important, but agonizing does no good for anyone. We can help and should when we can. But in the meantime, I love me some Jackson Browne.

[@lettyalday7879]

An absolute favorite. So much talent 🎵❤️

[@rk41gator]

Never heard his recording sound so good. Your audio is GREAT. Love the separation. That walking bass line is epic with the congas.....I just want them to keep going and jam through the night.

[@michaelescareno7048]

Great reaction, Shawn!! One of the most popular songs of the early 70s!!!

[@meliplay]

Some of his really deep songs are still to come for you. Sky blue and black , for everyman , before the deluge, lawyers in love, in the shape of a heart. His catalog is a gold mine I tell you!!!!

[@billwilson7948]

My memory (foggy) is : that album cover burlap bag was an old fashioned western desert canteen from the 60’s & before (40’s ?). I don’t know the physics or facts … but to make it hold water, you had to wet the material = “Saturate before using” , otherwise all the water just leaked out . I loved me some Jackson Browne so much I named my boy Jackson!

[@billkant849]

As the water on the bag evaporated it cools the water in the bag. Similar to what an Olla does.

[@brewstergallery]

Not only was Jackson Browne great doing his own albums he is a stellar distinct songwriter who worked with so many people who thought of him as a fixer. The guy who could come in an get the vibe right. His work on Nico's " Chelsea Girl " LP like the melancholy " These Days " is phenomenal.

[@zwieseler]

Geez, I’d forgotten how good Jackson Browne was. You need to do The Load out/Stay live performance.

[@EC-dz3fb]

SO GLAD you "got" this ... nicely done! ♡

[@tommcgowan525]

You filled the bag with water and hung it in front of the radiator, as it evaporated it helped the radiator cool the engine. This song released in England by the Jackson Five for a top 10. The whole album worth a listen, my bedtime listen in my teen years. Saw him with both Linda Ronstadt and Bonnie Raitt in early 70s

[@donlawson3330]

I really like the opening medley from "For Everyman" that starts with "Take it Easy" and then melds into "Our Lady of the Well". And "These Days" that closes side one also. It's a terrific album...

[@gregwillert-po6nq]

I believe Jackson wrote this when he was 15 or 16 years old

[@Gminor7]

100% with you. I didn’t get this at 14 when it was on the radio. But I definitely do at 67.

[@bobdelp2023]

SO ON HIS 97 ALBUM ( GREATEST HITS ) AWESOME BY THE WAY WITH ( 19 ) TRACKS, RIGHT AFTER THIS IT GOES RIGHT INTO : THESE DAYS 😊

[@ohfour-seven6228]

I'd suggest a live video next, it's The Load Out/Stay Live BBC 1978, an amazing song and performance. It's iconic. Other songs to check out include Rock Me on the Water, The Pretender, and Somebody's Baby. Browne also co-wrote Take It Easy, I believe the first single from The Eagles, and has a fine version of the song as well.

[@bobdelp2023]

YOU NEED MORE GIB? 😊THE PRETENDER, IN THE SHAPE OF A HEART, LIVES IN THE BALANCE, WELL THERE'S 3 FOR YA!😊

[@MikeOstrowski-iq8wf]

❤

[@plantfeeder6677]

This song introduced me to Jackson Browne. He also co-wrote Take It Easy and imo his album version is better than the Eagle's.

[@Macilmoyle]

This was also a Top 10 hit for The Jackson 5 in the Uk in 1972. Browne’s lyrics are often extremely bleak. I’d recommend listening to the wonderful “For a Dancer”

[@raymondregis6219]

Seeing and hearing your responses is like showing it to a friend or child (no insult intended - my children are all in their 30s).

[@lindasalaki9404]

Growing up I was not allowed to listen to Rock and Roll, so I had to sneak the radio to listen to music. I love all kinds of music 🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵

[@jewsbad]

So many great songs but one of my favorite ones,

[@lindasalaki9404]

Beautiful 👏👏👏👏👏

[@jeffjones6221]

I love Jackson Browne. Grew up with him. I'd suggest a different artist, Natalie Merchant "carnival".

[@bobdelp2023]

HEYYYYYY, WHAT'S HAPPENING!!! 👍 😊 I JUST WANTED TO SAY : THANKS FOR SERVING GIB 😊, I SERVED 35 YEARS MYSELF ( 77-2012 ) AND RETIRED OVER 10 YEARS AGO NOW! I'M PROUD OF YOU! 💯 TAKE GREAT CARE AND BE WELL!

[@lesblatnyak5947]

All the bad things that are done are done by people with no contrition. Great music is all about contrition. Like Mr.Brown. 🙏🍁

[@billhibbs2964]

Spot on... 😢

[@dominickferrari8368]

My favorite song from JB.

[@mysticpanther69]

Load Out/ Stay both together...Excellent !!.....( would also like to here some Boz Scaggs especially from his "Silk Degrees album)

[@xJRx77]

If Running on empty got to you..... check out his "The Pretender" album. Amazingly DEEP start to finish

[@757optim]

More Jackson greatness. Even a minor impurity, by definition, destroys purity. This gives the "bad" inordinate weight.

[@meliplay]

For me he's my favorite in the male category. He's a whole treasure trove of good stuff. My favorite of his albums is the solo acoustic live vol1 and 2 . His performances then were very intimate I'd love to see a how like that I have seen tons of musicians but not like that

[@stephenberrells1471]

Alright mate, another suggestion for you. Late for the Sky, with the marvelous David Lindley adding so much on guitar. Many fans of Jackson consider it his best.

[@hlawrencepowell]

There's a lot of good out there.

[@rhwinner]

Try the JB song, _Rock Me on the Water._ 😉

[@the_original_public_newsense]

A JB Masterpiece. What a legend. Great reaction.

[@joelhoulette3244]

His best album imo. Song for adam is a fantastic song.

[@isebmazo2140]

JB - BLACK AND WHITE

[@jonpriest]

try the pretender by jackson.

[@southernbella6535]

Such great music and lyrics , wish today's artist (if you can call them that) would realize how to create , not copy / paste. Ty and keep going !

[@lisahaverluk4037]

❤😂❤😂😢🎉😮😅😊❤😂😂❤❤

[@MikkiHjalmquist]

I got a new one for you, how about I Really Love To See You Tonite by England Dan & John Ford Coley

[@DennisGayhart-s3t]

Don't react to Martina McBride's "Concrete Angel", it's not easily gotten over.