Jackson Browne “Take It Easy” (Live with The Eagles and Linda Ronstadt)

[@MXP90DL]

Early 70's was the high water mark for being young and being in love. We could go to a concert almost every week. We would get a new song from these great groups like magic every week as well. Magical. 😅

[@mgebi1]

@MXP90DL That whole decade it was incredible to think in the beginning we still had he beatles! And too much talent to list. Incredible. Music will never see again! We actually earned money bought tickets, bought records. No download. If you wanted to have the #1 song people had to get to a stroe and ringbup sales. None of this beyonce crap drop an album on line overnight. Then complain you didn't get enough grammys for some crap recording with autotune. I went to general admission concerts. With fascinating musicians, who played,wrote, sang,performed. Did it all. Great times!!

[@CaroleFurnesswhite-bj9yy]

Wow..Eagles..jackson browne ..linda ronstadt...doesnt get much better than this!!!!

[@alexbowman7582]

Jackson Browne was a flatmate of some of the Eagles and they were Linda’s backing band.

[@matthewdavidlandberg91588]

My mom is now 65 years old and she's a very strong woman but is married to my dad both whom have seen eagles in concert.

[@richardlau2447]

⁠Rock stars 🌟

[@SamFranzenVideoVault]

I wish everyone could have lived through this period ("it's a girl, my lord, in a flatbed Ford, slowing down to take a look at me"). Things were so different then, 1967-1972, relaxed, great music, and haven't been like that since. If you didn't live it, I'm so sorry for you.

[@rhondaboncutter5812]

I lived it, loved it! Best years ever!

[@ArielKronman]

It was the most turbulent period in American history since the Civil War, with many hundreds of bombings. But great music and still an optimism about America’s potential and destiny.

[@DrMitchMedina]

As one who was there, I second the notion that "the 60's" really extended from 1963-73, and the second half was better.

[@lynnegee6814]

​@@ArielKronman not only in the USA, but you can rightly lay claim to The Eagles - a great, GREAT band. ✌️ Hello from an old hippy from England (in my head & my soul, if not in appearance now). All that great music lives on, on vinyl, tapes, CD and now our grandchildren!

[@RussCR5187]

What a great time to be young and alive!

[@BobKovacs]

This was really great to see. Not only is this the original lineup of the Eagles (Randy Meisner, Glenn Frey, Don Henley, Bernie Leadon), but that's Don Felder, guitarist extraordinaire in the back. Then Leadon does the lead guitar part -- pretty well, too -- instead of Felder. (Leadon played lead on the original song by the Eagles.) Add to all that Linda Ronstadt and Jackson Browne, and it was really great to see. What a show!

[@pilroberts6185]

The talent on that stage… I’m gobsmacked!!!

[@JohnDoe-jc3cl]

Bernie leadon 👍👍

[@MichaelSSmith-hs5pw]

It was Glenn Frey & J.D. Souther who lived in the apartment above Jackson Brown when they were playing music as a duo called “Longbranch Pennywhistle” Don Henley & Glen Frey weren’t roommates until after that. When Jackson Browne was writing this song, he got stuck with writers block half way through it, so he asked Glenn Frey to help him finish it. So it was Jackson Browne AND Glenn Frey who wrote “Take it easy.” 🎶🎸😎💕👍

[@TheRedDevil_NC]

The mid 70s were special in so many ways. Probably when we peaked as a society. It’s been down hill since .

[@carrisagrace1]

And once 2000 hit…. The end.

[@AstralPixie]

Couldn't agree with more!!

[@petermcculloch4933]

The peak was around 1960, if you ignore the blatant racism of the time.

[@raindeerprojekt4119]

Thank you, Thank you!!! Yes Yes We all know that was when I was Born. Cheers. I like you too

[@JeffreySmith-u8q]

yeah I peaked in the 70's also. things were so much better when i was in my 20's

[@kenanderson3211]

Jackson Brown wrote this song. He couldn’t come up with lyrics to bring it to the end. He gave it to the Eagles who they were friends. Well as they say the rest is history.😱

[@dutchman6969]

Yes and there's a statue of Glen standing on the corner in Winslow Arizona as well!!😂

[@alexbowman7582]

Weren’t they flatmates

[@davidcalvin4215]

Aaaand now you know the rest of the story.

[@taniajosefa]

And the ending is really good with those three chords...ea...ea...sy...

[@ccm9167]

It doesn’t get a better to have all of them together on stage the best of the best the most talented group of musicians and vocalist of the 70’s no auto tune just pure talent ❤the music 🎶

[@CaroleFurnesswhite-bj9yy]

Fantastic, true comment!!!!

[@onewolf1637]

Man, all that freakin' talent on one stage! What a time it must have been. So glad Jackson is still out there, playing and writing.

[@richardcarew4708]

one wolf is not enough bro... I have had 5 over the years.. my wife and I raised our son with wolves.. so he understands family... he does.. no worries

[@richardcarew4708]

one does not own a wolf.. if you think you do.. it takes a large fence to persuade them to stay... mine don't require fences.. they are family

[@richardcarew4708]

I am a pacifist... but... reintroduced wolves actually shoot back down here in Arizona and New Mexico .. fukin amazing

[@richardcarew4708]

peace 🙏✌☮🕊

[@reikiwithcary2682]

I was just going to say that ! JFC!!!

[@annchargualaf4990]

No one can sing like Randy he have a beautiful soul ♥️ R.I.P.😇

[@robertcudlipp3426]

Looking at this, again, in 2024, I wonder if all those ace musicians and singers realised what a treasure trove of talent was performing on that stage?

[@mikedineen7857]

What a collection of talent on one stage.

[@nanaberry4120]

I am 70 years old… We had amazing music when I was young.

[@jhandle4196]

I saw the Eagles on their first big tour; the opening act for Jethro Tull. No one knew who they were, and they come out with these impeccable, flawless live tight harmonies that the genre hadn't heard since CSNY. Many people love their music, but I'm not sure how many people truly appreciate the talent, and skill, and hard work behind the perfection of their live performances. And how great for Linda, and Jackson who were both an important part of the foundation on which the band formed, and flourished. Bookmark this one, baby!

[@donnybrook5671]

Wow, Jethro Tull and Eagles at the same show. I like a wide variety of music. Both the Eagles and Jethro Tull are high on my admiration list.

[@CaroleFurnesswhite-bj9yy]

Another awesome comment!!! Thank you❤

[@Propfaqs]

How did they fit so many idols on one stage? Angels on the head of a pin!

[@alfarispentury7366]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@dayneallensheetsftm]

1972, I was a young 20 year old buck living in Winslow AZ. I'm 72 now and that was probably my favorite time of life. Good memories.

[@jeffhodge7333]

So many great bands and musicians started between 1967 and 1977. Great time to go to high school and college. Disco sort of messed things up.

[@bwanna23]

Whenever I drive through Winslow, I stop and get out on that corner to say hi to the statues of Browne and Frey, and of course the flatbed Ford.

[@larrybidwell8931]

Sumner of ‘77, 18 years old in the front row at Saratoga Performing Arts Center and saw Linda Ronstadt… Just amazing!

[@tryingtobefairandobjective3480]

Ladies and gentlemen. The 70's at its best.

[@steely_Bob]

Beautiful Linda Maria Ronstadt!

[@johnoksys7713]

This Is Real Music Way Better Than Today's Music

[@pauledward7023]

We lived through the best Era of music in those years.

[@VitalityMassage]

I'd never seen this before y'all. It's a serious classic video. The Eagles WITH Jackson Browne AND Linda Ronstadt! And it sounds GOOD too. Holy sheet! In the archives!

[@chrisb1953]

Plus both Bernie and Don on guitars.

[@janburns2457]

Don Kirshner’s “Rock Concert” usually followed “In Concert” which was simulcast on FM radio stations throughout the country in 1973, 74. Getting a buzz on the weekend and planted in front of the television watching great artist was fun time for us then 21 year olds.

[@chrisb1953]

@@janburns2457 I think they did "Midnight Flyer" at this same concert. Bernie's banjo playing was great and I didn't realise at the time that not Don F, but Glen, did the outtro silde guitar.

[@seanhermanmckinney5531]

Rock on

[@donnakuchas4057]

Jackson Brown helped Glen Frye write this song.Linda Ronstadt is how they all met! Karma 🎼😎🎼

[@katherinea.rodgers8366]

Such a wonderful time it was!

[@rhondaboncutter5812]

Back many years ago, saw Linda Ronstadt in concert! I love this song so much! So many memories!

[@edwardloomis887]

OMG, Jackson Brown and Linda Ronstadt singing harmony and playing guitar on "Take It Easy" with the Eagles, and I've never seen this before?

[@chrisschrecker5497]

There’s no one who replicate Randy’s harmony vocals. Amazing.

[@paulbrown2681]

Too bad Glenn and Don screwed him over

[@gypsy13291]

@@paulbrown2681 That's putting it mildly.

[@fritzmaynes5238]

Timothy B. Schmit!

[@KitKrash]

The Eagles are a vocal harmony band so when Randy refuses to sing, they are in a hard place.

[@Franz_Donnermann]

@@fritzmaynes5238 almost...not Equal... But anyway good boy Timmy!!!

[@pacitalumas8435]

Miss those golden memories Glenn Linda Randy Jackson beautiful video thank you for sharing hope for more videos

[@thebluesrockers]

Jackson Browne, I don't know if you even read these comments, but I just wanted to personally thank you for all those years and dedication that you've put into creating great music that connects with so many people. I don't know why Don Henley didn't call you instead. Because I would have loved to have seen you all together. I hope your life is still giving you happiness and joy, and all your families lives too. Peace..Joe

[@Mysterwright]

*HUGS*

[@timothywilson1493]

This is The Eagles i came to love. So many talented ppl. Such a different sound than anyone before them.

[@2kool4myskool]

My life is complete, thank's Jackson for giving us this gem.

[@jeffhodge7333]

RIP, Glenn & Randy. Thanks for everything.

[@edyue1]

I teach high school geometry and was subbing for the history teacher. The lesson for the day was the history and significance of 80’s rock and the influence of MTV. I graduated high school in 1981 and saw some the greatest rock bands ever live. I never saw the Eagles, Jackson Browne or Linda Rondstat. This was epic and was surprised that in a class of about 20 students 1/2 of them appreciated the bands that were featured in the documentary. I asked how they became familiar with 70-80’s rock and they said from their parents vintage vinyl. Long live rock and roll 🎸

[@mkimmick61]

This isn't 80s rock. It's from the 70s. But you probably know that.

[@rogershudak8665]

I remember hearing this on rt22 in my '62 Dart with a 383 headed west at over a hundred..... Young and stupid!

[@farmercraig567]

My wife and I graduated high school in the mid '80 and taught are kids to appreciate classic rock.

[@dans9463]

At the 1971 Disneyland Grad Night.... We found a small empty outdoor arena to rest. There was a long long wait at the Matterhorn ride. Suddenly others sat down. Linda Rhonstadt with her silky tshirt as a dress appeared a few yards in front started singing. Future members of the Eagles were her backup players. Smokey Robinson also performed. I didn't know who they were then... And I think I'll remember this night for a long long time.

[@mauricepowers8079]

@@dans9463 Glenn Frye and Don Henley were in her backup band back then...Glenn Frye was renting a basement apartment from Jackson Browne who lived upstairs.

[@frankleasure9588]

Jackson Browne is one of the most human people that exist among us !

[@thomaspassmore3455]

I love Linda Ronstadt ♥️ ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@JohnMoore-xf5wy]

MILLIONS AGREE! ❤

[@gwynnielsen5081]

Now this was probably a totally awesome concert. The Eagles are just so good in concert, even today.

[@angelicamottin8302]

Love Jackson ❤️ Love Linda ❤️❤️ Love Eagles ❤️❤️❤️

[@rhoddryice5412]

@Clyde Jackson Browne I doubt you are the real Jackson Browne.

[@garethnisbett8535]

Ditto

[@davehopping7212]

Jackson and Linda's counterpoint vocals are just heavenly!

[@sweyne6710]

Jackson was and still is great. But Linda on this I'm not sure. Randy was #1 Eagle for me.

[@robertcraddock1795]

What a freaking lineup!?!?! I missed this by a decade. Even though they were still great in the 80’s!! Their heyday was the 70’s. And to get to see all these guys in one night!! Man!!

[@rlc708]

All just for $7.50, reserved seats. in 1977.Still have the ticket stub. Good show

[@pamelajenkins936]

It's weird that when I first looked this song up the Eagles were top hit. I thought that's not right even though I heard a falsetto, I remember a woman. I'm glad I came back to look up the year. This was great, and I didn't think the Eagles did it first. Great 🎶🎶🎶

[@Maddyjames-je4mp]

Take it easy ,eagle Thank you so and very much for the song maddy oje james ❤️

[@kirklandcraig]

I love soo many of the comments I have read. WOW! I'm only a generation behind but still love this. Today we don't share music as much as we should...llllllllove to all

[@kathleenbennett2128]

Thanks ,Jackson Brown!!! Happy Friday!!!🙂🙂🙂🙂

[@bluesteel5841]

It's one thing rap crap cant do is make people happy and smile. So much talent on stage, real guitars and drums so on. No computer generated sounds here like in rap and hippity hip hop. What's fun about rock is even watching the band jam and getting into it. No hate words just pure goodness bringing smiles

[@calvinloudermilk4404]

True Eagles Sound !

[@jamesgibbs6970]

You know you've made it when your back up singers are Jackson Brown and Linda Ronstadt.

[@davidcalvin4215]

I recall a post somewhere that the Eagles started as Linda Ronstads' backup band.

[@Terry-lh8cn]

​@@davidcalvin4215And Jackson wrote this song

[@davidcalvin4215]

@@Terry-lh8cn I don't think I knew that.

[@retired42002vz]

@@davidcalvin4215 Yes, I’ve read that in several places. Also I think that’s how Glenn & Don H met.

[@ej3016]

@@retired42002vz there’s mention of this in Sound of my Voice - wasn’t until I watched this incredible documentary three or four times that I realized how truly glad I was that my brother crushed on Linda when all his friends were crushing on Farrah Fawcett 😉🤫 Linda always came with the most amazing musicians / friends

[@susancorvalan6765]

Wow!! Music of my youth was the greatest! Real voices, real instruments, real feeling! Legends, all of them! My heaven will have this sound!

[@jamesgeis]

Wow. Linda Rondstadt is so humble in this. She's the best singer out of all of them.

[@STho205]

She was getting The Eagles started. She was promoting them pretty strongly.

[@potdog1000]

i think she had to otherwise she'd have blown them all off stage lol

[@erce28]

An era when music was, well, really music and not some kind of a computer programme.

[@lazarwolf7359]

Tell Linda we love her. Tell Linda we still need her.

[@anneliesdavis2387]

Regardless of your PD that now "flattens" your singing voice, LINDA, the world will always need you! ...Particularly those of Mexican descent and heritage, and especially these days, with Injustice still being so rampant and ruthless. Please know that you inspire me. A PD "sister."

[@rjwintl]

I can still hear Linda’s voice above Glenn’s !!! … and it still gives me goosebumps on the back of my neck !!! … lotta talent in all of them onstage !!!

[@perrytripp5275]

66 yrs old Fri 15 luv this stuff. 2 Canadian Tribute bands. Hotel Calafornia& Epic Eagles. Check them out

[@perrytripp5275]

Luv

[@christinalee9303]

On just an aesthetic note alone, I love seeing a lot of guitars being played on one stage like this

[@LinYouToo]

I was thinking the exact same thing.

[@goreobasurero7848]

My favorite Eagles member...on the bass ladies and gentlemen Mr. Randy Meisner! 🔥

[@bernardhossmoto]

Linda was so great, she put the Eagles together as her backing band. And Jackson Browne gave his apartment neighbour Glen Frey this song he had started to write.

[@RandyBachmeier]

I remember watching this live. Yes…I’m old. I think it was on “The Midnight Special”. It could have been “Don Kirschner”s Rock Concert”. That’s how we saw live music back in the day.

[@jenplinguist]

It doesn't look like the Midnight Special stage; seems less shiny and bright! I wish this had the year on it!

[@theresapellicano402]

I looked around the internet. Don Kirchner's Rock Concerts 🎸 it seems.

[@shannonpinion5729]

midnight special I think it was been some decades eh?

[@RandyBachmeier]

I was in grade school. It was the first time I’d ever seen the Eagles or heard of Jackson Browne.

[@bluorangefyre]

@@theresapellicano402 yep, it's Don Kirschner's Rock Concert. They used to show these on VH1 back in the day.

[@beverly7038]

I truly love their music. I miss it

[@glennroy2747]

Brings back those memories of flying down the 401 heading for Toronto at 4 in the morning when I was 18. Man that was 51 years ago. Always had The Eagles on the top of my list.

[@bluv6430]

And there's not 2 dozen backup dancers and singers polluting the stage background. This performance is live music magic, focusing on the music and vibe, everyone's having a great time.

[@robvanscheijndel]

70’s music has something special, don’t know why, you got to feel it.

[@wargeocarl]

Jackson. My girlfriend and I were so fortunate to attend the 2019 concert that you gave here in Las Vegas. She wasn't really too familiar with your catalog of music so she had no expectations. She loved the experience! Yours was the last concert we attended, as she passed away from cancer 2 months ago. Thanks for the memory of that Saturday night spent hearing your fantastic music.

[@ElvinaDelacruz]

Love you jackson browne

[@bosse641]

Miss those times

[@richardlau2447]

So real, so organic original live.I remember when he had twenty hit songs at the same time.

[@andyokus5735]

There's old Bernie Leadon playing lead who used to always stop by our house when I was a little kid in Gainesville. He loved to make fun of me. Funny, I became a sarcastic smart-ass just like him. All the best Bernie, Tony's younger very talented brother AndyOkus.

[@westcoastwen8499-h5m]

Best song EVER by JB and/or Eagles. And just look at that baby JB ... just love that man ♥️ best singer/songwriter

[@Cap683]

I much prefer Jackson Browne’s album version of “Take It Easy “ . Sneaky Pete’s ethereal peddle stead, the laid back feel, and of course the segue into “Our Lady of the Well. “

[@ronluckenbach9492]

Never knew Bernie played that most awesome haunting lead guitar.. It’s one of my all time fave guitar solos!

[@careym3901]

Now this is a super group! Pre Walsh but all the boyz + Jackson & Linda. Fan-tastic!

[@pambennett3390]

One of the many things that I love about Jackson Browne is that he is a musicians' musician.he just loves playing music and he collaborates so easily and without ego with so many great musicians. He is always a joy to watch and listen to. I can truly say he's my favorite artist of all time because his pure love of the music always shines through.

[@marymckim4822]

We were all that young once. And we’re all still here still loving Jackson Browne.

[@alihart]

5 guitars (plus the bass) - and they're all in tune! When I was in a band we could barely keep the one guitar in tune

[@mgebi1]

Amazing group of musicians. Yet just a small sample of what our generation gave music. Just amazing!!!! AndvLinda is really responsible for the Eagle's. She was a comllete package. Looks, talent everything!!! You couldn't afford to buy a ticket to see this much talent together if it were today. 😂❤ bittersweet for this old rocker!!

[@JohnMoore-xf5wy]

Well said.😢

[@peterlawrence6079]

The first time I drove cross-country, I noticed on my map that the Intersate I was traveling (I-40?) would pass close by Winslow, Arizona. This was probably in 1978. Had to pull off the highway and check out the town for a few minutes. I stood on a corner in Winslow, Arizona ... but no girl in a flatbed Ford slowed down to take a look at me! 😃 (I don't know if the town already had its statue built recognized the song, but if it was there, I didn't see or know about it. No Internet in those days ...)

[@tampabaytmm]

And don't forget Miss Linda. Such a talent that rose above all the 70s LA music with her beautiful voice whether lead or harmony like here. Love you Linda.

[@edwardhanson3664]

Miss her terribly

[@joanonofrio2691]

Believe me it was Great Back Then,I'm Old School And I Loved It Best Years Of My Life,The 60's and 70's.

[@johnpaul9606]

Back when we were young ... ah, the memories

[@johnknottenbelt2727]

Oh boy, this takes me back. Tripping coastwise, weekends in the country, houseparties, smoking under the avocado & mango trees at Hobbitsville, after early morning surf Durban side. They may take our years but never those times. And now the 'rewind hutton doesn't work'. 🤣

[@dianagerding8541]

Memory Lane totally ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@clymelabox2559]

We were so young full of life and music. So grateful to be part of the tribe.

[@tomlampros7122]

The first tune I learned to play on guitar. I always loved the way JB slid into Our Lady of the Well.

[@scrotrot1595]

It was one of my first songs I could play on a guitar as well. Just a flat out classic.

[@Thadmotor1044]

I was lucky to see Eagles 1st show at Santa Monica Civic opened for Procol Harum . I knew it was special as the whos who of La music scene was on stage in the wings

[@thomasskladany7760]

Real music , played by real, talented musicians playing REAL instruments !!! Lord I miss them good 'ol days .... PEACE to all !!!

[@handylau97]

Knew a German guy ages ago who told me there had never been one single night in which he didn't listen to JB's music before sleep. That I did too. That I did too! JB is not only a poet, not to mention a singer-writer, but a prophet whose depiction of the existential vacuum in the modern world is rarely surpassed by many contemporaries in the industry.

[@joshrandall5297]

Sleeps Dark and Silent Gate. It has a spiritual affect.

[@harrisknight1347]

Crowd clapping on the "1"...

[@mplsmark222]

So much hair and masters of their craft. I am afraid this era of popular music is gone forever. Now it is drum machines, auto tune and self indulgent blathering, Glad we have this old stuff recorded.

[@paulraper6399]

Epic, and to have Linda there too must have been absolutely amazing. Thank you for sharing this with us.

[@meliorist59]

My 2nd concert was at Phoenix Muni in '75. Eagles, Linda Ronstadt and Jackson Browne. Oh first concert was David Cassidy at Du Quoin County Fair 8/27/72. Saw Jackson years later at Firebird Lake.

[@elgoogs1]

awesome line up. Lucky u Sandra. haha. my first concert the Eagles 1977, savannah georgia. the hotel california tour, with andrew gold opening. i was 13. Loved it and still do.

[@shawndevlin1914]

Look at those kids making music and having a blast! SoCal early ‘70’s was awesome

[@donatagenelli7814]

❤❤❤❤❤ I have goosebumps even in my hair.....thanks Eva.....u r still with us with yr heavenly voice ❤

[@edwardhanson3664]

OMG, my all time favorite Eagles piece, with Linda and Jackson. Such great harmonies, well-crafted arrangement. Part of the soundtrack of my life.

[@anthonyogata3828]

Wow everyone of the superstars of country rock is there

[@BartBullock-tf9hu]

I don't know if Linda Ronstadt, Sold more albums than anybody on stage, But she's damn close.Eagles forever!!!

[@IamwhoIam333]

Wow 😳 a blast from the past Chris. Thank you 💕🎵🎶🎵 I know where I was when I first heard this song 🎶💕🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶💕🎶🎵 where were you 😘

[@KATHIESHOES]

The four best words in the English language: Jackson Browne on Tour!!!!

[@AnnieBe65]

Seeing him with James Taylor in August.

[@StevenShults]

I've got twice-rescheduled tickets for the tour with JT. My tickets are in October, and I hope my state gets its vaccination delivery shit together in time to allow arena concerts by then! (Will be my first time seeing JT live, four time seeing JB live. Four is not enough! :-) )

[@kareneDallas]

It won’t be long now...

[@richardnish6469]

Saw one of those. He played this song a little differently. I likded it

[@elisabetsalzer9019]

@Clyde Jackson Browne C J B, you are such a wonderful human being. God bless you.

[@jg-xx8oh]

I would give up almost everything to back to those days 🥲🇨🇦❤️

[@ardalla535]

For me, the face of The Eagles is Randy Meisner. When I picture The Eagles, it's Randy I see.

[@lisahopkins375]

Love This!!! ❤️❤️❤️ 49 and Loving This!!!

[@alejandramguerrero5885]

What a blast from the past... feelin’ the vibe. Simpler times . I ll be in my JB Take it Easy tee shirt , Jones Beach, Babeh!!!

[@emmaanderson4196]

Thanks for posting this,love the eagles especially Randy Mesnier, appreciate if you can share more of the live performances in the 70s thanks again.

[@lorbroad]

What a band that was. Bernie Leadon played a mean lead and the harmonies were fantabulous. My favourite version, particularly with Randy Meisner's cool harmonies. Great track,all round!

[@joycecolemanallsep3732]

I love Jackson Browne & The Eagles & Linda Roastad

[@cherylholman9466]

They all just got up there singing and strumming and making it look and sound easy. Those were the days.