Jackson Browne "Something Fine" (Acoustic)

Jackson Browne performs "Something Fine" for Fretboard Journal
Filmed at Browne's Santa Monica, California studio on February 16, 2011 by Jason Verlinde of the Fretboard Journal.
From Browne’s self-titled debut album.
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LYRICS:
The papers lie there helplessly, in a pile outside the door
I've tried and tried, but I just can't remember what they're for
The world outside is tugging like a beggar at my sleeve
Oh, that's much too old a story to believe
And you know that it's taken its share of me
Even though you take such good care of me
Now you say, "Morocco" and that makes me smile
I haven't seen Morocco for a long, long while
The dreams are rolling down across the places in my mind
And I've just had a taste of something fine
The future hides and the past just slides, England lies between
Floating in a silver mist, so cold and so clean
California's shaking like an angry child will
Who has asked for love and is unanswered still
And you know that I'm looking back carefully
'Cause I know that there's still something there for me
But you said, "Morocco" and you made me smile
And it hasn't been that easy for a long, long while
And looking back into your eyes, I saw them really shine
Giving me a taste of something fine
Something fine
Now if you see Morocco, I know you'll go in style
I may not see Morocco for a little while
But while you're there, I was hoping you might keep it in your mind
To save me just a taste of something fine
Written by Jackson Browne
(Open Window Music, ASCAP/Criterion Music, ASCAP)
Publishing administrated by Drive Music Publishing

[@jovanstepic9439]

I have one message to those 11 people who gave this a thumbs down. Just wanted to give you guys the heads up, your lobotomy procedure went flawlessly

[@denise-jordan]

You have been with me for most of my 65 years. Your voice always feels like home. Thank you.

[@karenstepp669]

Yes. Thank you Jackson for being with me these many years. 💙

[@barbaramccroy8663]

I love your blog 🥰

[@miktoh]

A common quiet pleasure nowadays for me is taking slow sip of premium whiskey at home while listening to Jackson Browne painting another beautiful song with his guitar or piano.

[@ronaldpetrin5823]

I'm stock full...mmm it's five o'clock some where. I'll try that New Riff, it's local. Cheers to our living legend mentor singer songwriter JB!I can't believe it took me four months. There is a 20/20 reason for that. Thank you for these I gotta sip.

[@Pops2]

Nice guitar sir. I see you had another one on deck in case that antique crumbled.😅

[@Alan-ty6th]

I do the same thing

[@knudtson00000]

The man paints with his music 100%

[@mikegrier2829]

@@ronaldpetrin5823A little Sweetin’s Cove here. Like me some New Riff, though. Really good.

[@annielynn3678]

It’s always a great day when I listen to Jackson. All is right with the world.

[@MelodyLovesMusic]

I so agree! 💞

[@1979bobhd]

@JoAnn Miles • agree 100%, when I need to cleanse my body and soul I will turn off cell phones, disconnect door bells and turn the lights down low put on late for the sky, the pretender, running on empty and let the music take me to a place only Jackson Browne can.

[@patriciaburke2401]

JB is truly one of a kind!🌹👏🏻

[@yamapenny5960]

@@1979bobhd Wonderful words ❣ Thats how I feel too! LOVE from Hsmburg, Germany 💕💞

[@arguela]

de acuerdo 100%. muy placentero

[@tammyleederwhitaker649]

You share the name I gave my only son. Love your Music Jackson. Always have.⏳ Miss my son. Just heard from him today. Made my day.🤗 He is getting married.

[@lisamondiel3913]

Like water in a desert is your voice Jackson

[@people4peace999]

A MEN

[@kirstenlogan5175]

💜 Every time you smile and feel happy, you are fulfilling god’s will.

[@markrobinson891]

All i can say is “THANK YOU” brother for many hours of company on long road trips. Your music always takes me to somewhere fine.

[@christjoe8536]

Wow lovely ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@margaretclarke6781]

How good was that!

[@jmlsongs]

A dream come true.. Jackson alone with his acoustic doing something fine !! Thank you Jackson.......

[@bobmetzger51]

You will never know how much your music has meant to me since I was 18 years old back in 1969. I have and always will be with you every step of the way.

[@MNAZ480]

Words can’t describe just how profound of an impact your music has had on my life. Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful music with us. I can’t imagine my life without it.

[@ericgray8483]

Mike, I could not agree with you more. I am writing a book about folks' concert and music stories, memories. There might be a chapter on why a certain song, or single lyric, or artist, is important to them. If you, or Angel Bulldog, would like to contribute a little description of why JB is so important to you, please email me at [e-mail] and I will tell you more about the project. Thanks!

[@ericgray8483]

@Angel Bulldog see my comment to Mike Nelson

[@joeray2579]

Beautiful. This song has always calmed the beast within and created focus for me. Especially in my college dorm room.

[@dweingast]

So beautifully said Mike. I fully agree. Jackson had had the same profound effect on my life with his music as well.

[@Chereese0808]

Hana Hou! 🤙

[@dyermker250]

As blissful today as it was when you wrote it. Music will never be the same. May I have the honor of requesting you play "These days"? Thank you kindly Jackson Browne.

[@lindathurmond3891]

Yes! Please play "These Days"!! ☮💜😘

[@sunnysal3889]

Don’t confront me with my failures. I had not forgotten them. Best line 💕

[@mlady204103]

These Days is definitely a favorite! One of many favorites like For a Dancer.

[@JC-33IT]

Lovely finger picking and that voice is simply unparalleled beauty!

[@e.castlerock8454]

One of my favorite JB songs. When it comes on, I always play it again.

[@mudbone01]

How do you pick a favorite Jackson Browne song.. I don't know, but THIS is one of my favorites from him... Especially of his UNKNOWN work... Imo, those are the best ones!

[@connie5663]

Can’t even tell you how many brush fires you rocked, with your music. The 80’s were a great time to grow up. No social media or internet. Just the company of friends and good music. 🎶🎼🎸🎤🤎

[@rogatsby]

How awesome is it when Jackson Browne not only sings and plays a great song for you, but also basically teaches you how to play it on the guitar?

[@JaneMorrisNewRain]

This is my favorite JB song. I was in Morocco for a while, way back in the 80's. Enchanting, magical place and it is "Something Fine". Thank you. My late husband did this on his 12 string and I sang the harmony. It takes me to a beautiful place. Thank you.

[@Worldpeace353]

You make me smile thank you

[@deborahhill6263]

A taste of something fine.......beautiful.

[@mykeyoh1536]

the cracked varnish on the vintage Gibson from the 1930's..... aged and wonderful like a "fine" California Cabernet. thanks for everything Jackson. -mike😎✌

[@fretlessblunder]

Honestly, Jackson, you reduced me to tears. Have loved your music and artistry for so long. Thx. R.

[@4ukindnesss]

I rescued a toy poodle who'd been neglected for years left out in a yard. At first she was so scared but now after 3 months of loving her, she dances. She spins around for people she likes and that reminds me of your song "For a Dancer". I will always be grateful for your beautiful songs.

[@april7643]

Thank you. You have been a soundtrack to my life for a long long time. Much peace and love to you Jackson.

[@davidthomas5035]

Always one of my favorite JB tunes. Thank you, sir, for the many songs that have accompanied me through the sometimes difficult often beautiful years.

[@CrystalTwinStar]

Your simplicity is what makes you so exquisite

[@picknfish]

Thanks, Jackson!

[@sheercerebralpower]

When I listen to “Your bright baby blues” every time I hear Lowell’s harmony in the “baby if you can hear” bit of the chorus. I am crying. And I been listening to that tune since 40 years.....

[@FeatnikSF]

I've met Jackson twice. First time was backstage where he and his son Ethan posed for a photo. The 2nd time I was selling merchandise for Stephen Bruton on his "Victory Lap" tour when Jackson came to browse the CDs. I showed Jackson a scrapbook of early Little Feat - including a photo of the night I met Lowell in 1966 - and afterwards, when Jackson walked away, he had tears in his eyes.

[@sheercerebralpower]

@@FeatnikSF I was lucky enough to FINALLY catch him in concert in my hometown in south Germany. It was as good as I hoped. I was lucky having touched base with some of my idols.

[@douglasdegraff8335]

A true and simple Thank You Jackson. God Bless ya. A wonderful walk through the past brought back for you. Stay Safe and Healthy. I still remember seeing you in Milwaukee in 80 with the Holdout tour. I'll never forget it. Thank you Jackson Browne. Doug up in Green Bay, WI

[@johnhalverson1133]

JB always makes my day a little more pleasant. Kinda like an old friend coming around to tell his story and lift your spirits.Thank you.

[@gabrielfariasjr6097]

Something fine indeed, Jackson Browne........

[@dinamaureenhogan7264]

Watching your documentary...you are not only an amazing songwriter and singer...beautiful person...🎼

[@mikemchugh3073]

Jackson's voice, songwriting, and Travis picking all blend so well here. Indeed; Something Fine. Thanks once again JB.

[@alexisonthetube1]

Love the whole album that this is from. Love you Jackson.

[@jackiedurk8799]

As always......Beautiful 😊

[@bradb2514]

I’ve enjoyed that song thousands and thousands of times! And every time is special. Thank you Jackson.

[@LastMoonboy]

Absolutely legendary

[@thomasmccormack1183]

It's been one of my favorite from the first time on the turn table. Something Fine, indeed.

[@tamisfitlifemarino8817]

Always the poet and such a beautiful soul 🎶🌹♥️🎼

[@graymouser5609]

Thank you. Good to hear you. Been my favorite singer-songwriter from the jump. Both of us well on, but kicking.

[@carolparsons3102]

So raw and incredibly beautiful

[@dqdave]

Humble We appreciate you Jackson

[@robertahartley1]

Beautiful ear candy...gotta love acoustic with a familiar voice... love his stories...great heinz hall concert my brother in law took me to a couple years ago except we were in peanut heaven and I was late from work running up a million steps!

[@waynzwhirled6181]

Thank you for your music Jackson, and for the person that you are. You've been a source of joy in my life. I really love this song. Be well.

[@yogi22468]

Thank you Jackson! What a gift! So grateful.

[@natefrog5777]

Great song! I'm still waiting on the edge of my seat for Love is Love Haiti Song Summit vol. 2

[@brnfdmom]

For close to 50 years now your music and words have been "something fine" and have given me joy and support through difficult times. Your social consciousness continues to inspire. May you continue to spread your love for others through your music and deeds for many years to come. The world needs more Jackson Brownes.

[@luckyone8793]

I will definitely be listening to this song again & again....thank you❣

[@GuitarUniverse2013]

When the songwriter can barely manage to perform his own creation without breaking down into tears, we see just how powerful the poet, and his Muse, have become. Hi wonder where he went deep inside his own heart and soul as we watched the painful memories flash across his face during this beautiful performance.

[@meknudson2]

I love your words, all songs that I love have the words that make my life work. :)

[@terapeutagestaltangiecavazos]

Love you Jackson Browne 😃😃🥰🥰😍💗

[@gypsygirl-uf8cl]

Thank you Jackson. Much love from Oklahoma. God bless you.♥️

[@sonoma314]

Thanks man...we needed this, ...we all need this

[@picknfish]

"...and in the eyes of the people there is the failure; and in the eyes of the hungry there is a growing wrath. In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." "The Grapes Of Wrath" John Steinbeck -------- Revelation 14 ; 9 And the third angel followed them, saying with a loud voice, If any man worship the beast and his image, and receive his mark in his forehead, or in his hand, 10 The same shall drink of the wine of the wrath of God, which is poured out without mixture into the cup of his indignation; and he shall be tormented with fire and brimstone in the presence of the holy angels, and in the presence of the Lamb: 11 And the smoke of their torment ascendeth up for ever and ever: and they have no rest day nor night, who worship the beast and his image, and whosoever receiveth the mark of his name. 12 Here is the patience of the saints: here are they that keep the commandments of God, and the faith of Jesus. 19 And the angel thrust in his sickle into the earth, and gathered the vine of the earth, and cast it into the great winepress of the wrath of God. 🙏💥🇺🇸 💓 🌏♾ #Sovereignty2020 #NewParadigm2021 #QuantumConsciousnessNOW

[@people4peace999]

We do...n did....grateful n thankful

[@AmericanConstellation]

I got to meet Jackson and his band back in the 70's in St. Petersburg, FL. The Running on Empty tour....That was a great night....

[@thumos33]

I'm weak. Clicked on to this song to feel some reminiscent pleasure. Instead I am weak to feel how shitty things have become. For me, Jackson Browne is the greatest songwriter of my life. This song echoes at how good we had it. Never again...

[@濱頭直子]

Thank you👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@sarachan0804]

😙

[@sarachan0804]

😙

[@markmartin3221]

A melancholy tune with a melodic feel that makes your soul just feel good. Thanks for giving SRV a chance way back when and thanks for giving something so fine. Bravo 👏

[@TheBigbloom]

Ty JB .... After a Tough 2020 it's good to see someone is still real and unchanged...still amazing sir

[@nllleonard]

So good to find this tonight! Thank you, Jackson!

[@janicegipson4691]

Thank you for posting, one of the good songs for life that I sing during my day sometimes, now more trying times than there were after the early years this came out. Your voice & delivery, you’ve still got it..

[@jacksonbrowne1501]

Thanks for your comment and supports, your comments and constant support has brought me this far. Keep Supporting ❤️♥️ Please send me a mail via [e-mail]

[@angelicamichel9392]

Just beautiful!!😍💕🦋

[@knotheadusc]

Sigh... such a beautiful, pensive song. Thank you so much for sharing your gifts with the world.

[@sheercerebralpower]

How I love the first album....and many more afterwards.....

[@lindathurmond3891]

So amazing and beautiful. Both the song and the Man! ☮💜😘

[@keylearning5746]

Your words, your voice, your music, is a language that speaks to my human soul. Thank you for stepping up and being who you were blessed by God to be.

[@sheercerebralpower]

Love this Mr Browne.....

[@PlaztekNerd]

Beautiful! And on my dream guitar , 12 fret Roy Smeck prewar Gibson 😍😍

[@francescoiaquinta45]

Thank you Jackson for this gift.

[@Rory99M]

I'm alway blown away by musicians of your calibre and stature sharing your music in this way, I think it shows a great generosity of spirit, I'm really grateful. Thanks. Best wishes Rory

[@adequatebus8280]

1976, I moved out of the house to escape my old man; from a small town in West Virginia to another small town in West Virginia. Guy up the hall in the shithole I was living in, had a couple Jackson Browne albums through "Late for the Sky". Analog turntable, vinyl, big floor speakers. Jackson's voice and those songs changed my life for the better; and have pulled me back from some dark places over the years; in addition to filling all those long hours on countless road trips beside that long white line. -C

[@janemurphy5697]

Thank you ❣️

[@ifyouonlyk6556]

Thank you! 🥰

[@SolzeyeJewels]

You always make feel like everything is going to be okay. Thank you for all your hard work. 🥰💕

[@snowalewine4602]

Jackson is a beautiful man --- tapping my heart always in the most beautiful way-- love the journey with him❤️❤️❤️❤️--

[@donwhite5775]

Great song I love the sound of that 12 fret Roy Smeck Stage deluxe!

[@petercricket]

Greetings from Barcelona..Once again..moving.

[@barryconway860]

I was just putting my list together this morning of the people I respect and want to say thanks to: Archimedes, Einstein, Abraham Lincoln (maybe someday) and my constant for 47 years, in my mind, the greatest singer, songwriter, arranger, producer of meaningful music that touches my soul, none other than Jackson Browne. Thank you!!!

[@rjb7569]

Something fine... You've passed the Moroccan down the line for all of us, JB.

[@gm9075]

Sitting in a stairwell and he sounds brilliant. Who needs a stadium...?

[@absolving]

Jackson is the BEST

[@frontstreet72]

I lay in bed this morning, rolled over to embrace my sweet wife, and out of nowhere began to sing this song. When I came to this video this evening to reacquaint myself with the second verse, I see that Jackson is playing tonight in Portland, just 30 miles away. I had no idea.

[@KATHIESHOES]

Yet another great song! The acoustic version is my favorite!! Thanks!

[@gaetanogiuliano357]

Ciao Jackson! Grazie per la tua musica

[@michelemorelliweiss5192]

Jackson Browne was my first concert way back at Nassau coliseum ( I snuck in with paying friends). I have seen him many times ( paying concert goer) and I look forward to seeing him in Camden. His voice is like home 😍

[@pennynickels5216]

ALWAYS love ( and prefer) the acoustic performances. Hope to see you again with James at Blossom!!!

[@donc.123]

One of my favorites. Used to cover it at local Open Mics. Hope you don't mind. Thanks again, Jackson.

[@alejandramguerrero5885]

Omg .. thank you for this such a beautiful song, one of my favs ... I sinG the harmonies to this all the time ... you are something fine , my man !

[@sunnysal3889]

Yes. I hear the harmonies even when they’re not there. 💕🎶

[@dantallman5345]

Hard to pick a favorite JB song. This one ranks high on my list for the rich guitar sound, the imagery and sentiment. It has been stuck in my head since high school. As young marrieds my wife and toured New England and saw the Maine coast floating in a silver mist. In 2015 we went to Morocco and it was truly something fine. This song partially inspired these trips and it played in my head during both experiences; remembering still brings a smile. Thanks for this great song and the many others.

[@jackcallahan2719]

So, so good, Jackson. Thank you.

[@gautamasakyamuni6688]

You lit up my days back then,and still do it now! ❤️

[@bethlineham7920]

Bravo ! Have a safe 2021 ,💕💕💕 great as always getting to hear your songs

[@b1j]

Love the intricate picking arrangement of this song. Every note belongs. On another point, kudos to Jackson for giving us a fully unvarnished performance -- no plug-ins or production, just one mic.

[@woofie8647]

May be my favorite JB song. It is closely connected to someone I still love after all these years.

[@brigitteadams5854]

He is "Something Fine"!!🥰

[@meikalaszlo9902]

Jackson- always brings me to my center and then home again. Don’t stop.

[@Desperado3248]

It’s always nice to leave today , if only for awhile, going back to yesterday , to find the memory, you know still lives there. Thanks

[@keysgirltye1]

That was what was missing in my day today; this wonderful Jackson tune.

[@jackiestar007]

Love this 🙏❤️🤗🎼thank you

[@lancebarbarino8178]

You're an inspiration to this NYC singer songwriter.

[@deborahmcnally4814]

Beautiful