Jackson Browne Fountain of Sorrow Live

[@richneuman9113]

This is without a doubt Jackson Browne's masterpiece of all time...there's not even a close second. However, it didn't get the air time probably due to the length of the song, so it wasn't overplayed and not very well known to the general public. Definitely it's his signature song.

[@davidsalonsky6560]

Great song but I like Sky Blue & Black the best.

[@ochjim]

From the same album I'd say that Late For The Sky, Farther On, The Late Show, For a Dancer and After The Deluge are also worthy contenders. He's written and recorded many great songs, but as to which is the greatest of them all, I think that probably comes down, in the end, to personal taste. . .

[@garoldcounts8777]

he's an artist, a master. they are all great. we each have our favorite, for me it's the one I'm listening to at the moment in time

[@leobrussel9471]

Barricades of Heaven.

[@ashharrison9410]

@@ochjim Jim, "The Late Show" is the most poignant song I think I know, and For a Dancer is just a gem. Two others of honorable mention are Ready or Not, and These Days.

[@BobMarshall1952]

Is there a better songwriter than Jackson Browne? Who else can pour out his heart like he can? Nothing cheesy or cheap in his lyrics, just real life stuff. Pure emotion.

[@sudeste5073]

Who else can do that? Joni Mitchell... Listen to the "Blue" album and you'll see.

[@BobMarshall1952]

@@sudeste5073 Yeah, I'll go with that. I do own Joni's "Blue" album. It's wonderful. I don't think it tops Jackson's "Late For The Sky" album, though.

[@oppothumbs1]

Yes Neil Young , Bob Dylan, Marshall Crenshaw, Morrissey, Arthur Lee of Love and a hundred more. Do you think he tries to hard on this song? I don't know I just don't get into the melody but his words are oh so too sensitive "and at the moment my camera happened to find you' now the things that I remember.. every line is a little too affected but not in the great Neil Young way. But that doesn't stop Neil or Jackson from beating up on their women. Well Neil does it rarely.

[@oppothumbs1]

dont forget cheesy lyrics that are just for women to love.

[@cieloinunastanza6854]

triumphant performance. But in the sixties there were amazing singer songwriters, ok? Bob Dylan, Leonard Cohen, Joni Mitchell, Laura Nyro, Tim Buckley (Pheraps the greatest and the less celebrated) and many many others.

[@jimhogg9145]

Takes me back to the spring of '76; I was 21. It was a warm, sunny day (of which there were many in that scorching hot year) and my then girlfriend and I were walking from Kirkcudbright in Scotland out to the nearby Dhoon Bay to lie on the beach, when Micky Crossan and Donald Clint pulled up in their pickup truck and offered us a lift to Brighouse Bay, a few miles further on. We sat on the open back of the truck with the warm wind blowing through our hair and could hear this great music pouring out of the cab. Micky parked on the sand, with the doors wide open and Late For The Sky full up on the cassette player. He and Donald went off down to the water's edge with their spliffs and Eleanor and I lay on the beach and listened to that whole wonderful, life changing album. That was my unforgettable introduction to Jackson Browne. I saw him at the Apollo in Glasgow in December the same year, when he and the band put on a tremendous show. I had to walk about 8 miles through a blizzard afterwards but it was well worth it. 20 years later I was able to speak to him after a show in the RCH in Glasgow and reminded him of something he said during the 76 show ("I'm ignorant of the geography of this planet - which direction is the sea from here?" before he sang Rock Me on The Water) and he remembered the show and named the Apollo as the location. He's a compassionate, deeply thoughtful and insightful writer on matters of the heart, and I'd say that his words and music were very important to me, especially during the late 70s, when I would disappear off on my own, into the worlds of Farther On ("my dreams like nets were thrown"), The Late Show, Late For the Sky and For A Dancer , and that I regard his first 4 albums as amongst the best ever produced by anyone, particularly Late For The Sky, which I believe is his masterpiece and stands comparison with the very best by Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell, Neil Young, Leonard Cohen, Bruce Springsteen, Harry Chapin, Tom Waits and David Bowie. Thank you for the music JB. A lifelong fan.

[@JamesMiles619]

jim hogg great comment. Thanks for sharing

[@italiawhaley9057]

jim hogg beautiful

[@dexblue]

Wonderful memoir Jim, thanks (we're the same age...) ....

[@lindaterrito9188]

Beautiful ❤️❤️❤️

[@atozzerotoninedude]

Wonder... 🙂

[@stephen1562]

My favourite Jackson Browne song....by some distance

[@nodramamamelah]

@Stephen L - I just shared this with my best friend of nearly 50yrs & said exactly what you did.

[@janetroyce]

This is my favorite, followed by The Shape of a Heart

[@fishman211]

Of all his excellent songs, this has entrenched itself into my psyche.

[@fallon7616]

Love, Jackson Browne I have been so in love with this Man since I was 13💕

[@Robinh353]

Just love Mark Goldenberg's guitar solo at the end of the track.... gorgeous really gorgeous.. :)

[@bigdave2930]

I think Mark might be the best guitarist Jackson has ever had. And that's saying a lot!

[@notdoneyet7785]

so true, was thinking that was some genius guitar work going on there

[@davidbell6064]

That solo at 6:45 is soaring, expressive, and elegiac (a poem of serious reflection, typically a lament for the dead). It makes your heart ache.

[@patmatt9730]

@@bigdave2930 Nah... Lindley. So many concerts I saw the and Mark couldn't even get plugged in right. Maybe the sound guy?

[@johnwemm8848]

Yeah, he's great. Thanks for giving his name.

[@johnwemm8848]

This was one of my long term partner, Nancy's, favorite songs. She died yesterday, we shared so much great music such as this....

[@Prospect.1]

I was supposed to take my baby sister,, to see Jackson,, but she passed away in june of 2015,, we had saw him together b4 and we both loved him ,,and it had been years since we had been to a concert together,,but she passed away b4 showtime,,I cannever hear Jackson now without thinking of her my baby sister, my best friend, my concert buddy,, today she would have turned 46,, and this song seemed kinda fitting to play ,, RIP MY REDBIRD ,FLY ON B FREE, but know Bebe will never forget you ,, Happy Heavenly Birthday Jami ❤😥💔❣🎶🎵🎶 ❣🌹🦋

[@bobfoote4606]

Keep Your Faith Ivie, you will see her on the other side. ❤️

[@Prospect.1]

@@bobfoote4606 ty Bob 🙏✌😉

[@cappystrano1]

Same happened to me, rock on!

[@lynfoster2484]

Pure poetry. Certainly one of the greatest lyricists of modern music. This song and The Pretender are perfect. I never get tired of listening to, and singing along, with JB.

[@rubenybarra6408]

I always like it when the back-up singers are given a close-up, they deserve some love.

[@SecsSells]

This one needs her own camera... just beautiful

[@MrRonk55]

Don't know if anyone remembers an old department store named J.M. Fields, but I purchased "Late for the Sky" there, and the Checkout girl implored me to listen to this song. Never got her number, and I'm sadder for that.

[@tommyhaynes9157]

I believe this is the best song ever written

[@22suezann]

Sky blue and black🎼

[@billybaxter1805]

Any song with emotion may bring a tear; however, his can make you ache a little, like you were there. That is rare.

[@varkward]

Greatest lyrics of any popular song, ever.

[@stonefly69]

17 people who watched this video have no souls. Brilliant song.

[@colerainfan1143]

In a library of greatness, these are some of JB’s best lines. This song really helped me, when it was released, so many years ago.

[@oppothumbs1]

But its good to see you smiling face tonight? I am just a couple of years behind you so please forgive me. Just embarrassing lyrics from a women beater. Pretender or Late for the Sky are much better songs. Really only women like this one. Do you think he tries to hard on this song? I'm sorry for my cynicism. This song does nothing for me but i think Jackson is just looking to get laid in the most sensitive of ways. I guess if i liked the melody it would be better.

[@danielplainview1243]

Simply the best song ever: "Now for you and me it may not be that hard to reach our dreams But that magic feeling never seems to last And while the future's there for anyone to change, still you know it seems It would be easier sometimes to change the past"

[@Tier_1_Golf_Academy]

Simply incredible writing. Doesn’t get any better

[@LivermoreTelCo]

Well said

[@LivermoreTelCo]

By both! We’re lucky to have him still among the living!

[@doylenordman7557]

Yep

[@tomhicks3537]

So true.

[@michaelpurington9743]

There are so MANY masterpieces with this man.

[@brenda9990]

Wow such a fabulous song. Loved it when I bought the album when it came out. One of my favorite songs of all times. Thank you, Jackson . ❤❤❤

[@DeniseMitchell-yl3ht]

All his songs move me.

[@cappystrano1]

I love his music, it’s the only music that’s ever reached down to my soul and challenged my spiritual beliefs without telling me what to do.

[@mjb9ab]

His band sounds really tight here. Great performance.

[@lindamccumber9942]

Part of my High School soundtrack…I wore this album out. These lyrics get truer and truer and I get older.

[@bystander6977]

I love the studio version of this song. But this uptempo version with rich musical accompaniment kicks it up a notch - my preferred version.

[@ruthsmiley6701]

love this song so much.. it echoes down to my bones and never gets old

[@seymills]

Don’t wait until you feel comfortable. Don’t wait until you have it all figured out. Don’t wait until you retire. Don’t wait until everything is perfect. Don’t wait until you have the approval of others. Our time here is finite. You don’t want to run out of time and be filled with “what if’s” and serious regrets. This is your one precious life, spend time cultivating a friendship with yourself knowing who you are, what you want, and how you can live your life fully. You are worthy. Your life today is THE something special.

[@anthonymoody4477]

My God. When you have the privilege to witness such great talent, Jackson, the band, and Goldberg the guitar player, you question how so much of today's music manages to get air time.

[@Avenged1]

Hard to beat a good Jackson Browne, and this is one of his best!

[@normancrew2739]

It's the meaningfulness of his lyrics that elevate his songs above what everyone else is doing. Though I think Zevon gave him a run for his money.

[@leobrussel9471]

When you see through loves illusion there lies the danger. So true.

[@Electricchris1]

Looking through some photographs I found inside a drawer, I was taken by a photograph of you. There were one or two I know that you would have liked a little more, But they didn't show your spirit quite as true. You were turning 'round to see who was behind you And I took your childish laughter by surprise. And at the moment that my camera happened to find you, There was just a trace of sorrow in your eyes. Now the things that I remember seem so distant and so small, Though it hasn't really been that long a time. What I was seeing wasn't what was happening at all Although for a while, our path did seem to climb. When you see through love's illusions, there lies the danger, And your perfect lover just looks like a perfect fool. So you go running off in search of a perfect stranger All the loneliness seems to spring from your life, Like a fountain from a pool. Fountain of sorrow, fountain of light, You've known that hollow sound of your own steps in flight You've had to hide sometimes, but now you're alright. And it's good to see your smiling face tonight. Now for you and me it may not be that hard to reach our dreams, But that magic feeling never seems to last. And while the future's there for anyone to change, Still you know it seems It would be easier sometimes to change the past. I'm just one or two years, and a couple of changes behind you In my lessons at love's pain and heartache school, Where if you feel too free and you need something to remind you, There's this loneliness springing up from your life Like a fountain from a pool. Fountain of sorrow, fountain of light, You've known that hollow sound of your own steps in flight You've had to hide sometimes, but now you're alright. And it's good to see your smiling face tonight. Fountain of sorrow, fountain of light, You've known that hollow sound of your own steps in flight You've had to struggle, you've had to fight To keep understanding and compassion in sight You could be laughing at me, you've got the right. But you go on smiling, so clear and so bright.

[@DyreStraits]

beautifully crafted lyrics

[@bobgrow984]

God I love this song....

[@johnrouth992]

I first heard of JB in 1974, and have been a huge fan ever since. See him every time he's in the UK. This is the song that started it all.

[@justabaker5609]

I'm just one or two years and a couple of changes behind you in my lessons at love's pain and heartaches school. Classic!!

[@rvsam4u]

Wow, that was a great performance of a beautiful song. Thank you Jackson Browne.

[@sandybrown7348]

Awesome song. Love his words.

[@ChrisStevenson-fe2dl]

Brilliant song thank you Jackson I love all your stuff but this is my favorite

[@SkyAngel799]

Nothing like Jackson ever

[@jennyflorio7844]

I like when Jackson says how sometimes you can remember all the good stuff and all the bad stuff. That’s how I am since I have an excellent memory.

[@jilldaltonnyc7545]

What a brilliant song. Thank you.

[@bluestarindustrialarts7712]

Great performance of a great song!

[@williamshinhamjr6085]

Best ever and love his honesty about it years later!😊

[@dtsecofr21]

Mark Goldenberg smokes on this tune. He wasn't on the road with JB this summer, but he's playing in a trio with Jen Condos at the moment; mostly in the LA area.

[@pncombies]

Austin City Limits! I've seen JB four times here in Austin...thanks for sharing, Neil Montgomery!

[@dexblue]

Does anyone remember when JB played Austin City Limits in the late 70s when he played with Power of Tower on the same show (I think) ....?

[@mel3004]

Neil, what great footage! Thanks so much! Jackson is a super poet, songwriter! GREAT JOB!

[@smoothnews1827]

This was the soundtrack of my life ….

[@jteach23]

What a masterpiece! Jackson is an underrated song writer.

[@polly-annemcgovern2787]

I was absolutely in love with Hm ❤

[@cherylgrec9701]

Just beautiful.

[@loiskuper1694]

He is my favorite songwriter along with my son in laws band Gaslight Anthem lead singer Brian Fallon amazing writer❤

[@hillbillygibbons7552]

Timeless

[@edwardroberts8761]

Love Jackson's rock songs.

[@kenbash2951]

That harmony part is SPOT on:)

[@williambillings6972]

Mark Goldenberg's guitar work is perfect, and is an example of true musicanship: know when to play, and when not to play!

[@cathytabor5387]

❤this song

[@carlwolf4547]

The Pretender is one of the best albums of all time

[@lynnfindlay1895]

One of my all time favorites..

[@verabaldini3267]

Saved me once , long time ago . ...i love it ...i love him

[@markhanson8366]

that guitar solo from 3:26 just sends me! what a song! thanks neil!

[@neilmontgomery7807]

Same Here!

[@MarkDiSciullo]

Completely missing the David Lindley vibe. This guy playing lead sound too self-indulgent

[@beckydoran1075]

This is just beautiful!!!!

[@JennyeMiller]

This is by far my fav!

[@jaxareback311]

"Aaaahhh memories"....thx Neil....!!!

[@donaldgreenwood8106]

Just love the song and how it reflects my life and I agree with opening comments too generous

[@MikeJones-rk1un]

Was this about Daryl Hannah? She claimed abuse. Should we have to believe her?

[@kathleenmcwhirter3583]

@@MikeJones-rk1un Not me!

[@kathleenmcwhirter3583]

@@MikeJones-rk1un Also, this was written long before his relationship with DH.

[@stevegiu4232]

​@@MikeJones-rk1un joni mitchell

[@antonioroma6324]

Legend!

[@paulrollings5291]

A great song that I listened to a great deal after my first wife left me.

[@emjayk]

We wish your band be here in Vancouver BC and see you again!

[@cartermorey6116]

thank you!

[@MikeJones-rk1un]

I wish I had talent.

[@dennisdrake4642]

This live version of Fountain of Sorrow is definitely his best song and the very best version - Mark Goldenberg's lead guitar frames it all together - listen to this version against Jackson's official album version and there's no comparison - the ending of that one- without a strong lead guitat- just dies- and he tries too hard on his vocals at the end of each lyrical phrase. This live version knocks it out of the park and SHOULD be his official verson.

[@vtpcnk]

I think the original solo by David Lindley is more melodious.

[@emjayk]

We saw you in 2017 with my family w/o band hoping to see u again in Vancouver bc!!!

[@johnronan6626]

Can someone please tell me when and where this concert took place? Is it available on a JB video somewhere? Gorgeous version of a gorgeous song!

[@kathleenmcwhirter3583]

It had to be an episode of "Austin City Limits', because the UT Tower and Texas state Capitol building are shown when the camera pans. Don't know the date(?).

[@johnronan6626]

Thank you! It was 1990.

[@ToddVideos]

Beautiful!

[@alexanderoutlander.1040]

Viva Enrique urquijo viva España 🇪🇸

[@MrDavidSalamon]

Hey Neil why don't you out the info about this concert? Where it was? How was it billed ? What was year it was recorded as opposed to year you first posted on net? Think about it?

[@moonmaidenmama]

Who's the background singer?

[@TheCitizenmax]

A masterpiece

[@MelBee128]

Good old Joni.

[@georgesekavec1020]

As I keep getting to discover new Jackson songs (to me at least) his continued ability to articulate (often my) emotion so well destroys me and revives me simultaneously. Not enough credit to the introduction either

[@brianheaslip487]

What year is this? Jackson Browne a fav since 1974. So smooth.

[@JohnFon-i8c]

I wish I wrote the song for the band.

[@RENEOLIEMULLER]

magnifiek !!!!

[@DovZeev]

I like the Joan Baez rendition a lot too

[@bluestarindustrialarts7712]

Who is the babe back up singer?

[@MS-rg5cx]

Any idea who the background singer is?

[@stevezak3663]

I used your lyrics to try to woo a woman back way back in 1987. turns out, she was a serial pain in the ass to a lot of guys so as you said, a lot more generous,,,hahahahaha

[@thomaskearns193]

The whole package. What else needs to be said?

[@citzxz]

I was taken by a photograph of you

[@egaylagay4927]

same question. is girl valerie carter or vonda shepard or someone else?

[@randyduncan4004]

not Carter....

[@dtsecofr21]

Jen Gross? Not Val or Vonda

[@tfr7135]

Definitely Joni Mitchell

[@dtsecofr21]

I thought they were talking about the background singer. The song is definitely about Joni.

[@rosannabrownlea8990]

Joni Mitchell

[@juniorjohnson5961]

Hello Ann 💙

[@brookiev8960]

Wonder who he was talking about?

[@Tbone6string1]

Joni Mitchell is one possibility. But JB and JM aren't confirming.

[@louismarano8121]

Who's the backup singer?

[@daphnedeturgalium4868]

❤️

[@Grace-ml2sq]

😇GVB.❤

[@paulb6326]

Who is the girl singer?

[@MelBee128]

I think her name is Jennifer Gross. She was singing on his records and tour around the time this was taped (2002) and I believe she was a redhead.

[@NetCerpher]

I dunno but I think I’m in love.

[@jackhwang9907]

a great song to get you through a divorce

[@jackhwang9907]

it did for me

[@sharonankelein9104]

This was written for joni mitchell

[@MegKampen]

Than she wrote a song blaming him for his wife 's suicide after the fake allegations were made by Darly Hannah that he beat her up which she later recanted after Joni did this to Jackson It single handedly ruined his reputation and his career.

[@karrieann3657]

🥰

[@skovner]

Was this about Nico or someone else?

[@efa666]

Joni Mitchell

[@JimMLINY]

Maiser, now I know of what you said!

[@thebugoys-lifewithtwins9674]

James taylor conceqt

[@susandonnelly6940]

I know that trace of sorrow

[@shannonrowan4671]

I’ve gone back and forth on Joni Mitchell. On the one hand, she’s a good song-writer, albeit pretty twee and corny at times, but her voice kills me. I always cared more for the writing anyway, but after reading about Joni and Jackson I just can’t listen to her. She was so cruel in response to him being so kind and understanding. I’ll stick with Judee sill for great female songwriters starting with a J.