Jackson Browne -Late for the sky- with lyrics

[@120beers]

This song always breaks the dam that's holding back the decade of tears.

[@tom7471]

When this album came out I stayed up all night with a friend listening to it over and over. We shook our heads in disbelief. Who could write such songs? Of course we knew JB, but this was a surpassing of prior stuff (to me and to my friend, anyway). I remember that night especially well because after listening to this album (The late Show) a dozen or so times, we went outside before dawn, in central Maine, and the northern lights were blazing. It was mystical. And now I'm a few decades older and that friend passed away way too early from ALS. It is a truth that music, and maybe more-so, epic music (to each their own), brings one back to amazing moments in one's life.. I am not much of a clinger-onner of the past, but there are instances when a song from another period smacks you in the heart and you think of things that were really awesome. I loved the photography in this video. It is so organic to the song (a song of solitude). We live in such a beautiful world. All we need to do is see it. Terrific job posting!

[@Libbyerality]

+Tom Thank you for sharing this wonderful story. The music brought you back to your friend and that cherished moment. Threads of music that connect all of us. :)

[@gloriamaryhaywood2217]

I think Music is the closest thing we have to an actual '*time-machine*'!....it's absolutely magical the way it can instantly transport us back in time...in a flash we're almost re-living those same moments and feelings again! And JB and others, have given us some beauuuutiful, epic songs for our trips down memory lane!!....(loved your story..thanks for sharing!)

[@graemechow88]

Wonderful comment and i agreed from singapore.

[@nofascistsonmywatch]

Same here. I hear this song, and ALL of the memories from my college days come streaming back to me, from when this album was new, and just released. And yes, I cannot help but well up when I hear it, and many others by this phenomenal songwriter. NOBODY writes songs like this any more! :( Yes, there are many great songwriters around, and I love their material, but Jackson just hits it DIRECTLY as far as the emotions go, and the incredible thing is he was so young, and had not even lived all that much life yet to have been able to have experienced what he was writing about, when he penned these gems! Hence, the "Boy Wonder" moniker given him by the music press of the time, especially for "These Days" which he wrote when he was what, 16?!! I also LOVE Dave Lindley's string bending guitar (Stratocaster?) work on this song.

[@waynemoores]

Some of those pics could be Northern Maine or right next door in Atlantic Canada. Greetings from Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. Christmas time 2018.

[@jameslaskowski9542]

Just perhaps..one of the most beautiful songs ever written....u hear and discover songs when u are meant to hear them..this song speaks loudly to me now...amazing tune..thanks..Jackson..

[@lyndawhite3426]

This whole album is beyond imagination. Wow, just the best. 👍👍👍

[@waynemoores]

My God, he just said it all. Sometimes I listen to his songs and just bawl by eyes out.

[@Libbyerality]

wayne moores So true Wayne.

[@MrCretemaniam]

Wayne ....I just posted , but ........you are saying pretty much what I mean . I can barely hear a Jackson song without crying . He's just hat good at describing feelings everyone has .

[@waynemoores]

Just saw this...thanks for replying brother.

[@UltimateNinja-fe6yh]

Ikr. I Love u all!

[@dvchel]

@@Libbyerality I have that too, with this and many of his songs, including Sky Blue & Black.

[@michaelkuntz7227]

This song is truly a masterpiece. Each lyric beautifully written with deep inner meaning.

[@kennymurphy6386]

Work of art. Stands true! Just Jackson ripping your heart out and and allowing all to do the emotional mathematics. So many personal interruptions, yet only 1 common denominator. Pain & Beauty...

[@Libbyerality]

So true. He unearths the common denominator with us all. Thanks Kenny.

[@davidandrews303]

So much deep emotion. Cried the whole way through. Just hearing this song for the first time. It’s what I needed to let go of the pain and sorrow of all the lost years. Thank you Mr. Brown for sharing your gifts with us.

[@MrCretemaniam]

Nobody beats Jackson when it comes to expressing core feelings . I am 60 years old and so grew up with his music . From the Eagles and on to his own career . He helped me alot . To just know it was okay to even have feelings . Thanks JB .

[@MrCretemaniam]

Exactly what I was going going to say and looks like I said it again...thought I was commenting on someone elses comment ...what a laugh !

[@christopherdrzik6784]

Some beautiful pictures for a beautiful song.

[@christopherdrzik6784]

@@Libbyerality you know speakers are way better than headphones. They make are mostly liquid mass vibrate. There are certain frequencies that are actually beneficial. I can't remember the exact numbers. It's in my notebook somewhere. Google it. Have a great weekend.

[@katsview928]

One of my all time favorites. But all of Jackson’s are. He’s just one of “those” that can make you actually feel...they don’t make me like him anymore.

[@lawrencetruitt2700]

Saw him and his band idk a year or so ago in Redding Ca, mind blowing concert everyone was walking out of there saying " best thing i've ever seen ".

[@rickkerns9002]

don't forget David Lindley who plays such an expressive guitar to bring out the meaning in Jackson's lyrics.

[@barbaramonaco105]

RIP David Lindley 2023. Never forgotten. Thanks for the music.💔

[@taurusx1000]

the difference between a musican songwriter and just a performer,sheer poetry

[@2510katjo]

One of my all time favorite songs, music doesn't get better than songs written by Jackson Browne. I am also grateful for the pictures.

[@StripeRich]

My God, the guy's a philosopher, on top of being one creative MUSICAL genius. Imagine a world without Jackson Browne and his influence on so many other musicians. No thank you.

[@neilr1956]

When I first started writing, I hopeded to achieve a certain mark of excellence as my career moved forward and Jackson Browne has and will always be a High Water Mark for anything I may have written musically. This song is about as good as it gets from a lyrical standpoint! If someone ever says," you write like jackson Browne" my goals will have been met!

[@Libbyerality]

All the best to you!

[@ruthwilson6763]

Love love...Jackson Browne's music and his singing voice, in particular this BEAUTIFUL country song..!

[@Tripp1993]

"Taxi Driver," brought me here. After all, this fits Travis Bickle's world perfectly.

[@annalodi9663]

You are very late. Browne made Scorsese, Scorsese did not make Browne.

[@lewiske]

Yep, Martin Scorsese just wouldn't have made the masterpiece that was Taxi Driver without Jackson Browne's all-but-forgotten Late for the Sky. ANY song that dealt with alienation would've fit, and in the Seventies they were a dime a dozen.

[@delisfleur2411]

I haven't seen taxi driver in years...I've owned VHS and DVD at one point didn't even realize that this is in the movie makes me feel like going an buying it the more thanks for giving me something to think about lol

[@Optics2024]

Oh god give me a break. Brown made Scorsese? Really. It’s a great song but you really think this song made Scorsese? Delusional

[@lastnamefirst4035]

@@Optics2024 ikr? gotta be kidding? Even Jackson would say "If that were true Id be a richer man"

[@mohamedrharrabi2725]

A song expression of the great jackson browne . David lindley guitar brings a lovely touch . What a wonderful hit

[@BrianCarnevaleB26]

+MOHAMED RHARRABI +davidlindley

[@jacksonbrownepuppy]

just saw him a few weeks ago in NYC...closed the show with this...perfection...

[@cuzinkevin]

JB has a way of expressing the deep emotions that we all keep inside. Nice mix

[@jjfox07]

Great visual presentation of an amazingly profound song. Means so much to many.

[@danc3831]

Love knows not its depth till the hour of separation, until the final tear is shed from the well of sorrow and the heart itself regains the delicate balance. That hour, which knows neither seconds nor minutes, chimes unknown and unknowingly, awaiting the scar of time that suddenly and without warning will salve and heal the wounds of love. Be patient and allow the sting to burn into memory how fragile the strongest can be, brought to their knee's, helpless and lost without love of rhyme nor reason.

[@Libbyerality]

khalil Gibran

[@danc3831]

The intro phrase..."till the hour of separation" is indeed from Gibran who introduced me and impacted my life to casually study the philosophy of this prophet in 1966. The remaining are my own thoughts and feelings molded in the likeness of this very serious man and his beliefs. I have been served nothing but advantage in my life when applying his works of thought as simple as they may appear. He has indeed tapped my inner self to sensuously "feel" the world and people that have surrounded me, who to discard and who to adhere.

[@gracielamore243]

I love what you wrote.

[@dianerobinson5336]

Both beautiful and profound. Thank you for sharing your thoughts.

[@SuperCableDawg]

I think he was 17 or 18 when he wrote this......what a genius. No others like him.

[@hopefuldeplorable6890]

SuperCableDawg amen...my coming of age go to. Love this artist...it's the soundtrack of my life...

[@UltimateNinja-fe6yh]

+Hopeful Same here. Depressed in N.C. Here..

[@stargazer6753]

+ SCD . I think between 24 - 26 years old.It is hard to know because a writer like Jackson Browne he could easily have a song in the works off and on for any amount of time until it is actually published on an album, and once in the studio things can change. As far as being 17 or 18, his songs had been published starting as early as age 16 with many people recording his songs from that time on such as Joan Baez, Hour Glass (the Allman Brothers), Tom Rush, Jackson Five, Eagles, Nico, Hedge and Donna, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Ashes, Bonnie Raitt, The Byrds, Joe Cocker, Johnny Rivers, Linda Ronstadt, Warren Zevon and Hank Williams, Jr. Once he became famous, no one wanted to duplicate his songs with the exception of old friend Gregg Allman. Up until his death, Gregg Allman had recorded four of Jackson's songs, the last one being a dedication to his brother Duane, who died at 26. It was ''Adam"s Song", "who stopped his singing in the middle of his song".

[@jacksonjopling8644]

Wouldn't suprise me. He wrote These Days at 16! Jackson Browne is hugely underrated.

[@timothyward9384]

Jackson Jopling I think Jaxson my grandson,will be playing doing it history not sending on texting back won’t offend me anytime soon I

[@765ketyjo]

Poignant,moving words along with blues inspired melody makes this yet another classic Jackson Browne song. The pictures add to the majesty of this magical effort. Bravo Jackson!!!!!! I've been reminded once again of your genius

[@cherylgrec9701]

One of my favorite JB songs, but there are so many. Just beautiful, music and lyrics.

[@janroke1939]

This wonderful song deserves a great video. Late for the sky is my all-time favourite Jackson Browne song.

[@MOMODEST]

Tears every time Libby.....great job.

[@Libbyerality]

+MOMODEST Thanks! We all need a good cry sometimes. It cleanses the soul.

[@jjddjjddaa]

Always loved this song....so sad. So real. As I move through life, this song makes even a stronger impression on me. It is simply one of my all time favorites......(Beautiful pictures on this video, thanks)

[@Libbyerality]

Thank you. :)

[@douglasj56]

Beautiful pictures & beautiful song, I gotta come back here, thanks.

[@Libbyerality]

Thank you! :)

[@notsodelusional]

I am moved every time I listen to this. Thanks.

[@amybrown9482]

Having a hard time right now n this song hits hard. Amazing singer songwriter

[@Libbyerality]

I'm sorry you're going through a tough time. Jackson Browne's lyrics lets me know that someone else in the world has felt those struggles too. Take it easy and thanks for watching.

[@wvClifton]

Good choice of images for this song...lots of wide open, empty spaces, just like the loneliness Jackson Browne depicts in his music.

[@Libbyerality]

Absolutely. Thanks for watching.

[@richardcooper2293]

Exceptional video - hard to believe anyone could something as beautiful as the tune!

[@Libbyerality]

Richard Cooper Thanks. Glad you liked it!

[@davidweaver1968]

Always been one of my favorites. Kinda makes you evaluate your relationship, doesn't it?

[@TheDebmercer]

pain man true pain its beautiful love jackson browne music man

[@Libbyerality]

He's the best.

[@maryjrichards6459]

Love this song. Missed Jackson and James 7/31 @ Blossom Music Center

[@jenmunts]

At my age, still one of my most favourite songs of all time. Thanks Libby

[@jerrysullivan113]

I've gone thru many LPs, 8track and cassette tapes listening to JBs beautiful music, now they're on/in my Ipod for the last decade or so of pleasure they will surely bring! Ol' Jackson sure can wreck a mans heart and leave him humble, but occasionally that is a good thing! Need to keep all that stuff well balanced and in perspective.. I RECKON...

[@Libbyerality]

Absolutely Jerry. Glad you found my channel. J.B. is a truth teller for sure!! Take care!

[@jerrysullivan113]

Best to you Llibby... :-)

[@jerrysullivan113]

Bless-up Libby ! Good stuff... :-)

[@nofascistsonmywatch]

Worn out my fair share of those as well (some of these kids don't even know what an 8-track tape is!). Yup, JB, and many other artists were the soundtrack of/to my life. ;)

[@7jhammond]

His music has always soothed me.....

[@rhonadavidson5532]

My favourite of his many lovely songs, perfect 💔

[@costantinos.6345]

Super beautiful song with unforgettable lyrics!

[@johnk4165]

Video art with lyrics, says it all. Nice job. Mirrories my life at this time.

[@АндрейМарченко-в7г]

In my opinion this song is a visit card of jackson,sophisticated lLyricist at his best He is A lonely voice of truth,he is consciense of america.

[@Libbyerality]

Yes! Jackson for President!!!!!

[@stevenklose7667]

He is an amazing singer songwriter. I've listened to and liked him since the 70's

[@marybettygriffin5320]

So beautifully made...my life in words & picture Tears of release at last....11 yrs. Late

[@ronanquinn1531]

Great song already but this lovely video just makes the emotion even stronger.

[@Libbyerality]

+RONAN QUINN Thank you!

[@jackiestewart1020]

Jackson Brown is my all time favorite, since the late 60s

[@jeansanders5549]

Another favorite totally this song is so poetic and deep too deep for words what can I say love it

[@Libbyerality]

Cuts to the quick. Take care.

[@Safestassets]

I listen primarily to extreme death metal but to me this song is a masterpiece. I was surprised to read that this song was recorded 8 years before I was even born, this song was way ahead of its time. I'm glad I discovered it.

[@Libbyerality]

Jackson Browne is an amazing lyricist. He wrote many of his most prolific songs when he was 16. Definitely ahead of his time. Glad you checked it out!

[@CaptKundalini]

This song reminds me of when I was with another love. She meant a lot to me and yet somehow, in spite of all I tried to do for her and how deep our mutual connection to each other was, it fell apart. This song brought tears to my eyes.

[@donnatellian6691]

one of my favorite songs by JB

[@thedivineenergy]

BRAVO! Such a lovely composition of picture with the words. Thank you for making me cry... i needed it! :*

[@thomaspetermaier5739]

Great work the song with the pictures. He´s songs touche my heart so deep every time, thank´s.

[@tovarisch2788]

Not everyone gets what I mean, but to me he's the male equivalent of Joni Mitchell, in terms of genius lyrics, especially regarding feelings (but this song is musically beautiful, too, and has always been my favorite of his). I can remember where I was when I first heard it, back in the mid-seventies, right when it came out. My local station played the WHOLE ALBUM. They did that, back then, sometimes.

[@gracielamore243]

I must agree.

[@AndreaWestlake306]

So Beautiful. This always makes me cry

[@rynolascavio3381]

Wow, how did I miss this song? Well, maybe because I was born in 1974. What great lyrics! One of my favorite songs of the 90's was "Anna Begins" by the Counting Crows. This song is portraying the same thing. The Cure did as well with "A letter to Elise", my all-time favorite Cure song.

[@Libbyerality]

+RYNO LASCAVIO Jackson Browne is brilliant...as are all of the artists you mentioned. Glad you checked it out. Please prescribe if you'd like!

[@Libbyerality]

+Libby Piotrowicz Subscribe...lol.

[@satipy]

Beautiful and touching! I love it!

[@Libbyerality]

Thank you Margarida. This was one of the first videos that I put together and it resonates differently with everyone who views it. It is so awesome to connect to viewers this way!!! Thanks again and take care!

[@satipy]

Welcome!!! :)

[@Foxstang4life]

I do believe music is medicine

[@Libbyerality]

Very true!

[@SuV33358]

Me too!

[@gloriamaryhaywood2217]

Oh, it IS!!....It can both lift you up....and also draw out your pain.

[@jameshadaway8621]

mabey even deeper than medicine.

[@katsview928]

CAPTAINBLUFISHMONSTER ABSOLUTELY!! A balm for the soul. And Jackson can sure heal it.

[@Vyselink]

Excellent video for a perfect song. Well done.

[@Libbyerality]

Vyselink Thanks!

[@evanstoney2168]

Ah yeah,Jackson Browne...always there when he's NEEDED!!

[@sbstnpofadder]

Taxi Driver immortalized this song...great movie,great song...

[@dechachan5897]

ฟังเพลงนี้ครั้งแรก รู้สึกถึงความไพเราะของเมโลดี้ โดยไม่เข้าใจความหมายของเพลง ทุกครั้งที่ฟังเพลงนี้ก็เพราะ ความไพเราะของเมโลดี้ Jackson Browne - Late for the sky.

[@davidtheinventor]

Absolutely magical song with infinite depth... simply magnificent.

[@SoozWeissbergsartspace]

Beautifully done ... you did justice to a great song.

[@Libbyerality]

***** Thank you. Glad you liked it.

[@croire62]

This has been my favorite song since 1980. I've never heard this version. Each instrument sound is amazing!! Thanks for sharing it w/ us.

[@JeanetteFaith]

LOVE Jackson Browne! This video is great as well. Love all the roads twisting around.........

[@tomscotland]

This is the greatest, most beautiful heartbreak song ever written. Devastating.

[@robertmorrison8623]

stunning photos, absolutly beautiful

[@stargazer6753]

Love your graphics. It is in the end all about the road, the highway and the path of our lives. Looking back over the years of Jackson Browne and David Lindley, this song and its presentation is truly a masterpiece.

[@TheWildbill242]

Such a beautiful song with so many beautiful photos. Wow !

[@Libbyerality]

Glad you liked it!

[@dannymeyer3256]

Such a touching song hits ya where it matters most.

[@hayhaywood3490]

This is one of my favorite,I really like the words, you can just feel it, and I do now feel like I'm late for the sky.

[@GailColeman]

Oh such a pretty song, and sad, as well. Just feeling a lot of personal loss right now.

[@timmack2415]

Sending good vibes and a virtual hug, Gail. I've been to the lowest terrain in my life. The journey up the mountain was one of the most difficult I've ever experienced, but the view from the top is spectacular. Hand in there ♥️

[@Clancee7]

sheer brilliance. every note...every word...thank you for this! :)

[@Libbyerality]

Brian B. Glad you liked it!

[@stargazer6753]

+ L . The many images of the road and the highway are not lost on me, especially the "Running on Empty" one. Great graphics.

[@rogerh5505]

I can't believe anyone would give this a thumbs down. You should be ashamed of yourself if you did cause you have no feelings in your soul

[@markvinciguerra2152]

Seen Jb dozens of times Every single time I cry like a baby on this one

[@bairdkucharek7220]

great tribute to a beautiful song.

[@Libbyerality]

Thanks!

[@bairdkucharek7220]

Welcome, I feel like I'm actually living this song right now. This was such a great find. So Thank YOU.

[@lynneotter3433]

Ive always loved this song...since vinyl!!!! But l dont get sad am amazed by his wonderful lyrics and that guitar😄💝

[@jonniiinferno9098]

L - the images you put in with this song - added so much to the feeling of the lyrics - thank you for this...

[@Libbyerality]

Thank you!

[@angelsong119]

I was deeply moved by this song from the moment I first heard it. Little did I know that many years later it would become my own truth.

[@francksol]

think you very much for posting.. magnifiques images.. extraordinaire beau...

[@soulofthenorth]

Loneliness has followed me my whole life. Everywhere. In bars, in cars, sidewalks, stores, everywhere. There's no escape. I'm God's lonely man. ;)

[@Querencias7]

Terrific video work! Beautiful selection of visual harmony to go with this song and sentiment. Fine art indeed -- twice and mutually refined. Thank you Libby

[@alastairbarker3007]

when i was 17 and listened to this i thought it meant something special. Now i know it was a prophecy. I am gladdened by that believe it or not . It isn't sad to be engaged with your extensional reality - just real. Honest even :)

[@Nexus_science]

Música muito boa sucesso Deus te abençoe 🇧🇷🇵🇹💚

[@marionwilson4206]

Every time I watch Taxi Driver, I have to listen to this song. Your video is my favorite!

[@Libbyerality]

+Marion Wilson "You talkin to me?" Lol. Glad you liked my interpretation!

[@PinacoladaMatthew]

the harmony is on point!

[@Libbyerality]

Thanks for watching!

[@chinzebo]

This is a great post and the pix are wonderful. I watched TAXI DRIVER in the wee hours last nite and this was such a nice song to "tell" me to "Just relax!" after being wiped out by the movie!!

[@freeagent8225]

JB has given so many in the world so much joy. I wonder if he reflects on his achievements ?

[@guitarman592000]

Way ahead of his time , Mr JB;Great video too !!

[@celtica99]

You did such a beautiful job with this song - very nice. this song makes me cry

[@jwiwood]

Very nice job, Libby. One of my fav singer/songwriters. Thank you

[@PrometheusOfVideos]

I love Jackson Browne's "Somebody's Baby" so I know he's a great artist...but man while I'm hearing this song for the first time it reminds me of the first true love I had that got away....the lyrics basically say everything I think when I think about my ex and what could've been.....bittersweet. but thanks for posting!

[@Libbyerality]

It is bitter sweet. Isn't life?! He nailed it as always. Thanks for watching. Happy New Year!

[@vlrissolo]

you have a lot of catching up to do if you just heard this for the 1st time....he is an amazing lyricist.

[@lordsardonicvids]

All loves, get away. Always.

[@gloriamaryhaywood2217]

@@lordsardonicvids No, but things can change. "Such an empty surprise....to feel so alone!"

[@randallwasden4296]

Jackson Brown is an artist like no other. The lyrics. The soal. The sound. He brings it to you live every time you hear him. So much feeling. The trues. He's a lyrical genuess. Every song is my favorite song.. From his hits to the shit on the back of the album. He is a true human being that has lived a hundred lives. Everyone can relate heart wrenchingly to a song a phrase or a whole damn album full of whatever it is he possesses. But the man has heart and lays it out there in every song he sings. Dig It.

[@barbiec4090]

love this guy always have great song

[@Libbyerality]

He's pretty amazing. Thanks for checking it out!

[@EdMezaLafon]

Wise lyrics. They say so much. Thank you L.P. for posting!

[@Libbyerality]

+Ed Meza Thanks Ed!

[@EdMezaLafon]

+Libby Piotrowicz: You are most welcome Libby! I am subscribing to your posts. Peace and happiness to you.

[@scotthawkins28]

Fantastic videography to match the stellar lyrics. I tip my hat to both.

[@johnkauppi7078]

It's a beautiful sad song about a relationship that is nearing its end and the terrible pain one feels to realise the love of one's life doesn't love you any more. Been there.

[@whitehorsemesa]

My 49 yr old son kissed his beloved goodbye she passed of kidney failure 4/29/24 yesterday. JB touched those places.Rip Tammy

[@MrCretemaniam]

Whoever is the up loader....fantastic shop ....My sister just died and so this is quite meaningful to us

[@malamemoria49raial]

No sé cuantas veces he podido ver éste montaje pero dudo mucho que una sola de esas veces, no me halla emocionado hasta lo más profundo. El tema, su maravillosa letra y el trabajo que has hecho, ponen los pelos de punta. Muchas gracias por hacerlo y por mantenerlo aquí.