Jackson Browne - These Days

Jackson Browne performs "These Days" at the 28th Annual Claremont Folk Music Festival. May 3rd 2008. A real treat.

[@lauragroce3816]

I’m 71. I fell in love with great voices that wrote their songs. Joni. Jackson. Neil. Cat. Judy. David. Stephen. Bobby❤️

[@SuperSarandipity]

The soundtracks to our lives

[@richardsterrs3092]

James?

[@pablodebiddlybo3771]

Glen Campbell’s version is immense too. What talents

[@PatriciaRaiff]

One of his best. ♥️♥️

[@ValerieGriner]

Oh, yes! James is GREAT! He's definitely on my list.@@richardsterrs3092

[@paulj312002]

how does a 16 year old aquire the head of a 70 year old? Blows my mind. Just amazing.

[@jamespriest9658]

Just like Gregg Allman or many others, old souls or just brilliant poets.. shine on us all love is the answer

[@kimberlystickell6497]

It blew my mind at age 7. I was listening to JB in elementary. Older siblings. LOL I still have the original LPs.

[@SP-up2xb]

Some people have lived a lot by 16

[@johnr2630]

I’ve thought this for yrs

[@davidgagne3569]

It happens. The great Lush Life by Billy Strayhorn. Aged 16yrs. No shit. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mZXcaHuBp9aCndU

[@csinyard8833]

At 56 .. I’m still trying to figure things out and leave as few regrets behind in my life as possible. This song .. keeps me motivated to do just that. Thank you Jackson Browne !! 👍✌️🤙

[@jacobfinder7476]

Me too 🙏

[@RyanDrewBurns]

Jackson Browne is the greatest artist ever, Jackson Browne is the most underrated artist ever.

[@nickedmunds1829]

“Don’t confront me with my failures I have not forgotten them”. ..16 years of age..Holy shit

[@johnpod]

“I wrote this song when I was 16”. That line, & fact, has to have caused thousands of would-be songwriters to just go “well fuck me, I’m quitting this crap”. What a generational talent Jackson is, really no one like him.

[@el1414]

is there an old soul, somewhere in all of us?

[@DavidAnderson-gp6gi]

I repeat this to myself often. I hear a great lyrically composed song and then ask myself…”How the hell am I supposed to do that?” Or “Why couldn’t I have thought of that?”

[@temponed]

It seems almost every time I hear some half-familiar song that fills me with nostalgia, it turns out it's a Jackson Browne song. He has a special gift for capturing the bitter-sweetness of life; to create this melody and mood at the age of 16 is really quite incredible.

[@brandongarnett6602]

temponed so true

[@paulinehurt617]

LOVE ❤️

[@sallygalfriday]

i totally agree

[@MrSuperbluesky]

Me too

[@SuperMartha66]

Yes he does

[@teecee3866]

He is an old soul. We are blessed to know his voice.

[@SuperMartha66]

Makes me proud to be of that generation

[@nellmenefeelibey]

i was about 50 yards from the stage when this was shot. i don't think i'll ever forget this, as long as i live.

[@deborahglanville319]

Been in love with JB since I was a teenager. It is his words...

[@user-jg4yz6dj3q]

My heart is flying above the trees.

[@Bryan1963]

I just paid $500 for two tickets front row in Columbus,OH 06/28/2013.Don't regret it a damn bit,felt lucky to get them.Saw him in Charleston,WV a couple years back,he had 17 guitars on stage and played every damned one of them.A magic evening!

[@maniyan_wanagi]

I really was not ready for Jackson to get old.................

[@James-or2lt]

Amazing song writing and the sweetest voice on the planet.

[@sallygalfriday]

don't confront me with my failures, i have not forgotten them.............. best lyric ever............ painting that on my urn for my ashes.

[@HumanPatientAssn]

+Sally OBrien - nice image - if that is where they will end up - why wait? put them there now. we are free to be - who we are

[@leetucker181]

+Sally OBrien I agree with you Sally. Been thinking similar thoughts.

[@blackie75]

hard to believe it was written by a 16 year old, i wonder where he got the ideas for the lyrics at the time

[@sheercerebralpower]

Thought the same thing....will have this as my dirge....

[@EdwardCampbellMusic]

I agree. One of the best lines ever written.

[@brendatanner1259]

Old soul. It's a real thing. Once you realize, it all makes total sense.

[@superdelfino10]

This man's talent isn't obfuscated in any way. He's just genuinely good, and doesn't have to hide behind any goofy gimmicks or quirks to show it. I tried so hard for years not to like Jackson Browne, and I just couldn't make myself like him. He's just downright outstanding. I feel like my parents. Bummer.

[@boyetmaranan5544]

no showoff .just plain and simple music ..legend .thanks for the music .

[@sjs928]

Just LISTEN to the riiinnng of that guitar... pure joy.

[@Easychairentrepeneur]

Saw Jackson on his first concert tour backing up America. He was great than and just got better through the years. I miss the era of the great singer-songwriters.

[@attybong]

"Don't confront me with my failures ...I had not forgotten them" the best line . ...

[@shall78711]

Jackson Browne gave us a wonderful show in Austin, TX on May 17 at the new ACL Moody Theater. Just JB in front of a row of guitars, alternating between the six strings and a keyboard. Just wonderful! And in response to some unstated question, he said, "I'm OK." Great to hear.

[@johnvalentine6965]

All my memories flood back and choke me up. JB you're a time machine.

[@Schwance68]

16...Are you kidding me! What a gift....and what a gift he is to us.

[@johnsullivan5261]

Jackson you have been the music of my life. The close up of your hands while you were playing was heart wrenching and warming. They look like my hands now. We get older and I hope wiser tho I don't know. God bless you. Your gift has always helped my life.

[@heatherhiggins5016]

One of the best live shows I've seen, Jackson Browne, 12 different guitars and one piano. A brilliant performance!

[@BradHalls]

Absolute genius. I can't imagine writing this song after living a lifetime, much less at 16. Some people get all the talent.

[@mlmr11]

It's hard to picture my life without JB's music. It is the soundtrack to my life. Throughout the years his music has been there picking me up when I was down or just giving me a pat on the back when I've done good. His music is the portal to the soul. Thank you Jackson , for there are no failures to confront. You're the greatest!

[@leslieunderwood810]

I Adore Everything Jackson has ever done💜❤️

[@RobertWilliams-ss1hb]

Very gifted! One of the first JB songs I learned

[@frankmisaege3520]

Got to see JB at Pike's Peak Center in Colorado Springs...2012. He played this and many of his great tunes...huge bucket list item checked. Late for the Sky is still my favorite album. Truly great artist.

[@gaillovvorn5809]

Frank Misaege. My fave, too.

[@vocalchords88]

A 16 year old with a very old soul for sure.

[@TimMarshall]

Same observation

[@edwardkrzynowek241]

Ditto. I can't believe a 16 year old could write that line--or the whole song for that matter. "I had a lover"--I guess he started early.

[@MrSpacejase]

Edward Krzynowek I can

[@roddyer5210]

16 may be young for millennials.........

[@BaldwinManson]

shut up Rod

[@maryseckt2454]

This man speaks to me like no other.I have failures too and i will never forget them! God speed sir.

[@CC-xt1bw]

Beautiful melding of two great talents: JB's singing and playing and the wonderful guitar craftsmanship of luthier Roy McAlister.

[@Chowchowtanman]

....The ideas for, and or of, all of our person moments... this song so timeless...!

[@sharonolsen6579]

The first time I heard this song it was by The Allman Brothers Band .. I loved it instantly.. bought the Album.. not until years later did I learn it was written by Jackson Browne .. Love both versions.. for different reasons. Writing this in 2020 after listening to a recent colab with Jackson Browne on the Late Show with Stephen Colbert .. he's still got it in 2020 ... still .. " the bees knees" as far as I'm concerned .. I was wanting to listen to more so here I am.. listening .. traveling happily down memory lane... to the sound of the Great.. the one and only Jackson Browne !

[@AN-cy7xm]

What a song for a 16 year old to write! You'll never mistake that voice...

[@pyannaguy4361]

Naturally, it's HIS song, it's brilliant & I take nothing away from his version, but if an artist has EVER imbued a song with more earthy sincerity than Glen Campbell brought to this one, shortly before he was plagued with dementia? I'd give anything to hear it. I was deeply moved at the way G.C. in a world-weary but compassionate way SOMEHOW made this gorgeous musical poem even MORE profound! He sounded like a man after Robert Frost's heart, one who had a lover's quarrel with life. If you get a chance? It's haunting.. Thanks for your time.

[@amitbasu7516]

Wow, thank you, you're right.

[@pyannaguy4361]

@@amitbasu7516 Very kind of you to take the time (both to listen AND to respond).. Thank YOU, my Friend!

[@marlowedanganan5330]

T`was my aunt who introduced me to the music of Jackson Browne, thought he was black `til she showed me the LP album The Pretender and I was instantly hooked hitherto, listening to him is like rejuvenation of one weary soul amidst the struggles and battles of life. Age really, is just a number.....

[@TacoVeldstraGrutte]

Jackson Brown...the master of the melancholy!

[@richbrindley8944]

God Bless You Jackson you've inspired soo many people!!

[@ethanbondehagen812]

I grew up in Claremont. Lived there 16 years. Saw him play at the la county fair. This guy is a gem!

[@karenshadle365]

I love this song so much. I always put my Grados on to listen...

[@jacksonbrowne-de2fu]

Hello 👋 Karen shadle How're you doing. Thanks for this comment, I'm nothing without fans like you who appreciate my musical craftiness It's nice meeting you here.

[@stevenshafer1100]

What gift he was give and shared with a world that needed the gifts he was given. God Bless you sir...well done for decades...your words and melodies touched millions of souls.

[@airisross]

jackson browne is one of the best musicians that i have ever heard.... his lyrics to his songs cannot be beat-so soulful & heart rendering. he brings tears to my eyes. just love him.

[@gregoryfleming4324]

Been a British fan for 30 years, his intellect and emotion will never leave me , love you Jackson, always will...

[@jacksonbrowne-de2fu]

Hello 👋 Gregory How're you doing. Thanks for this comment, I'm nothing without fans like you who appreciate my musical craftiness It's nice meeting you here.

[@Simeone008]

In 1972 around there, I bought a record LP by Ian Matthews called Valley Hi or high anyway great LP, this song was on the record, Ian Matthews sings it like he wrote it. and all the songs on that record are great. Thank u J.B. for writing such a great song.

[@seangraham7162]

I don’t know how to describe this it’s too beautiful

[@chrischaney8170]

As a teen I loved Tom Rush’s version of this. It wasn’t until I bought “ For Everyman” in my twenties that I realized my new favorite artist was the author. To then learn that he wrote it at age 16 simply blew my mind. Of course Jackson does it so much better than Tom could ever approach. “These day I sit on cornerstones and count the time in quarter tones”...Awesome.

[@ajfletcher8350]

I was surprised to hear of another Tom Rush fan.

[@saulmorgenstern5556]

@@ajfletcher8350 And another Tom Rush fan. I learned to play this song from Tom Rush's version; I had never heard of Jackson Browne at that point. Browne's version with his band was faster and seemed less reflective than the lyrics demanded. This version, all by himself, is much better. But, Tom Rush's version will always be my favorite. If you like him, check out his Rockport Sundays series on Patreon -- Tom in his kitchen or studio, telling stories and playing songs. The best.

[@karenwoo9068]

I am a Tom rush fan, too! Saw him in concert in the 1970's in Boston, and then again in 2018 in a small town near where I live in MA. And I'm also a Jackson Browne fan, too!

[@PoetlaureateNFDL]

There will never be another Jackson Browne. Jackson I hope you will singing until your 85!

[@kerrienich7934]

It's just too easy to get lost in this beauty and before you know it it's finished...16....genius.

[@katherinegoard8597]

Jackson has always been one of my favorite recording and writing artists. This is absolutely making me cry!! I first heard it when I was only 17.. so he and I aren't very far apart. Love you Jackson!!

[@Dreams-vo6xf]

Katherine Goard who doesn’t love him?!?!? lol♥️♥️♥️

[@RaeZoladawn777]

Love you Jackson Browne xxx by far one of my fave song writers of all time

[@donalb23]

Such a powerful lyric and a beautiful song...especially that he wrote it when he was only 16 years of age. Amazing.

[@catherinepuntonwilson57]

He is a storyteller in song!! Born with his gifts- wrote this song at 16 -icon of the 70s with other singer songwriters hes a legend one of all time best! Followed since teens in 70’s he doesn’t and hasn’t lost who he is - he’s just grows better and better- like a fine wine. Love Jackson Browne he speaks to my soul

[@jacksonbrowne-de2fu]

Hello 👋 catherine How're you doing. Thanks for this comment, I'm nothing without fans like you who appreciate my musical craftiness It's nice meeting you here.

[@z-man4765]

This guy is a national treasure!!! Oh where have you been Jackson!! You’ve been with me on every road trip for 50 years!! So good to see ya!! Hope you’re doin well!!

[@gerardhaubert8210]

He still has it. This song is one of my earliest favorites

[@2134yanto]

This is just an incredible performance of a masterpiece of a song. Everything about this is spot on. Fantastic

[@fredhoupt4078]

heart melting. so beautiful.

[@GDShepherd1]

Jackson Browne is one of my favorite singers of all times. A man of many talents! One of my all time fav's is Stay I love that song !!

[@oscarfavela5714]

This song has always helped me through my darkest times.......

[@michael02838348382]

Wonderful, you learn a lot about a musician who can just sit and play with no fuss or drama, he makes it look so simple

[@DH-xm3hc]

Love you and your songs for a long time Thank for your music we grew up with We listened loved learned and remembered ✌❤🌻

[@neidareese1904]

Love JB music since I was 15 and that is a long time, my kids grew up listening to it, i have every cd of his,along with the eagles and read his biography he is a local boy from sunny hills,

[@johnboltonsmustache3014]

This song is life changing

[@alexknighton6076]

Wrote it at 16 years old...holy cow...the lyrics sound like someone who has lived a lifetime wrote them..

[@drstevie]

So good. Forever.

[@sjs928]

I play this to find a little peace. ..so good. " I wrote this when I was 16..." ...and he looks to the sky, reminiscing

[@Cyallaire]

I saw this live at the Claremont Folk Music Center Festival at Sycamore Park Elementary School when I volunteered. Jackson Browne was the headliner. The Claremont Folk Music Center helped launch Jackson Browne's career.

[@jacksonbrowne-de2fu]

Hello 👋 Cynthia How're you doing. Thanks for this comment, I'm nothing without fans like you who appreciate my musical craftiness It's nice meeting you here.

[@sealevelbear]

Given his talent, his innumerable accomplishments, and artistic breadth, it is mind boggling how underrated he remains.

[@sealevelbear]

@@davedawave4705 Alright, so if you did a street interview, you’re saying most people would effusively praise Jackson? Okay boomer

[@gorkemkirkegaard7022]

At 25 years old this song would be very persuasive -"it's so hard to risk another lover,these days" , but at sixteen ...? I've been a lifelong J Browne fan, from the Soak with water album..... I was all of 14 & 1/2 when Jackson's first album released. I can's suffer fractionating the illusion of Jackson's song writing....

[@chloekey8043]

Saturate before using is on the Desert Water Bag that is pictured on the album cover with JB’s likeness. The album’s official title is Jackson Browne

[@folkmusicgirl]

"Song for Adam" is one of my favorite Jackson Browne songs! Perhaps not as well known by the masses but such a great song!

[@julieclifford7698]

Thx love recommendations 💚💛♥️

[@SandyHayespa46994]

I just love everything Jackson does. Oh to get back to those days again when music had such powerful thoughts & meaning. No rap crap for this guy. Ever.

[@scipio2009]

Guess you haven't heard Ab-Soul's These Days.

[@scipio2009]

Mistake. I meant WWSD

[@cynthiascott4987]

Sandy Hayes:IAgree!👄

[@dennisd5433]

JB knew more about love and life at the age of 16 than most people ever do. "Don't confront me about my failures...I haven't forgotten them."

[@portlandpounder2955]

It's good to know someone feels like I do. Just beautiful.

[@Travelight10]

This song never fails to bring tears to my eyes.

[@leetucker181]

+Linda Charmaine Amen to that.

[@kevinhallisey5201]

Linda Charmaine yeah, me too. Absolutely heartbreaking sentiment..... Promises squandered

[@bendee3978]

Same here.

[@stevenfaraher-amidon6480]

Arguably in a class by himself as a singer songwriter. cant think of anyone of any age who has written a more personal, powerful piece than this. Plaintive, yet so deep. And at 16. Wow. Gives me goosebumps. Wow squared.

[@LONEJOE1]

This man is such a blessing to music. Think about what (music) is today. Jackson...you are my hero!!

[@justme83067]

Timeless.....I can't believe that a 16 year old would have that much insight to life. Except, that is, if it were Jackson ♥

[@mctavish23]

Truly beautiful

[@rickbangkok]

I had my Jackson Browne song book at 16 and played this so much...36 years ago!

[@btragal]

A really strong audience recording from 2009. I listen to tons of Jackson, multi-cam soundboard stuff, etc...but this is so raw and vibrant, I think I like it best of all.

[@lauragroce3816]

Love this dude

[@emmett8768]

Just lovely.

[@mjrocks40]

Increidible that a 16 year old wrote this! LOVE him

[@janicel.2143]

This man is a brilliant song writer!❤

[@beverlywright5045]

One of my favorite's by Jackson> have a lot of CD's by him. This song reminds me of someone that was very special to me, He always will be. :)

[@MissLizzy1965]

I just happened upon this song. I have never heard it before. It's so beautiful...what a talented guy...handsome too!

[@davidpress9648]

My Favorite songwriter ever!!!! Love you Jackson Browne.

[@jamesblevins7115]

Very few musicians actually write from the heart these days....glad you did....jb

[@ZZZZAS]

just spellbinding! One of the most tender poignant songs ever....an all time favorite....you can disappear into the mood he creates it so fully captures "it"...the melancoly mood....

[@anthonycantu8879]

I believe he was with The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band when he wrote this. He sang this song with them at The Ryman Auditorium on their 50th anniversary, on the Circlin' Back album. It was a PBS Emmy Award winning special. John Prine, Alison Krauss, and many more of their friends also appeared. If you get a chance to see the DVD, you'll be glad you did!

[@TrueJxC]

"Don't confront me with my failures i had not forgotten them". It don't get no better than that!

[@upendasana7857]

I have just discovered this artist when I bought the album I'm Alive and I am now in love and so glad to have finally given him a listen.He is one those precious great artists froma time when the music had so much more soul and artistry to it.I know there is some really good music and artists now but none of them seem to have as much soul and depth as they did back then.It really was a golden time for music.They really mastered their art and dove deep into the depths of our human experience in a way that does not seem to be so common now,even in the non mainstream music industry.Music was simply better imo.

[@pjl92668]

Love him!

[@jacksonbrowne-de2fu]

Hello 👋 pamela How're you doing. Thanks for this comment, I'm nothing without fans like you who appreciate my musical craftiness It's nice meeting you here.

[@boleroboy723]

You gotta love Jackson Browne. He is timeless - in fact I think he gets better with age. Going to see him in April 2011 in Kingston, Ontario - can't wait to see him live. He has been part of my life for 40 years.

[@tubergetrude333]

I remember his first album 1973. It 's beautiful.

[@MrJohnnyraybad46]

THE MAN IS COMING FROM THE HEART EVERY SONG

[@brendabrown7864]

I have loved Jackson Browne forever and always will. Great singer songwriter 💙

[@clintwhatley7981]

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