Bruce Springsteen inducts Jackson Browne Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductions 2004

Bruce Springsteen inducts Jackson Browne Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductions 2004
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[@Little_Muskrat13]

Jackson Browne is so very underrated. Such a powerful, brilliant, lyricist, piano player, composer, singer, friend, humanitarian, gentle soul. One of the greatest of all time. Top notch musicians with him, including his long time drummer, and the great, David Lindley, who passed away just a few months ago ‼️👍👏🏆🥇🥇💯percent......

[@4FabBEATLES]

Jackson Browne is so underrated, his music is beautiful, he always talks about environmental issues, and has put up with a lot of nasty rumors, and copyright infringement without ever being rude, he made it known musicians have rights. He's so laid back and wonderful to have lifelong friends like Lindley and Springsteen. I'm glad he FINALLY got inducted!

[@DontGoToHell]

White people can never disprove they are “racist”, our very existence is seen as a form of “racism” by the so-called “anti-racists”. They say all things White must become “diverse” or it is “racism”. They say there should be no White countries, no White communities, no White schools, no White sports, no White social gatherings, etc. The anti-Whites give us Whites two choices: AcceptWhite geNOcide or you are a “racist”. Anti-racist is a code word for anti-White.

[@bradleybrown8399]

Induction into the hall of fame kind of means you're the opposite of underrated. Fool.

[@lisamondiel3913]

I have been a fan of Jackson's since I was 13 and saw him for the first time at the Oakland coliseum. He truly writes from the heart and soul. You are so right about him handling his personal life with dignity. Just listen to I'm Alive.

[@dwaynedeslatte2957]

Saw him tonite in Ft Waynr he has not missed a beat..epic voice, epic lyrics, epic show

[@byeongbae2017]

Cocain!

[@jimmyvonesh3188]

I met Jackson Brown briefly in 2006 right before he went onstage at a festival in Wisconsin. He was as chill & polite as you would think he is.

[@createone100]

‘The condensed emotional power of each line of his songs’. You got that straight, Bruce. God I love Jackson.

[@ikkenhisatsu7170]

Jackson Browne has been a great American poet - one of the best - for so many years. True to his beliefs, but never pushed them on anyone - he just writes what he feels. I'm sure we don't agree on a lot of things, but I respect him immensely. A fan for over 40 years.

[@clearfield2009]

"Constructing love out of the broken pieces we've been given." Beautiful.

[@cherylwoodward]

What an amazing introduction by another truly articulate artist.

[@marcosmontalvo7573]

Jackson Browne is incredible

[@flatlinerod5043]

I bought tickets for Jackson's show at the Beacon the night after his induction. I knew Bruce would show up and i ended up standing next to him for three songs. Of course he played a few with him!

[@danielevargas4230]

Wow.. That was a HELL of an intro! Well done Bruce, well done!

[@carollandon3083]

I've loved Jackson Brown's beautiful songs since the 1970'S. He touched my life enormously. Now a proud grandma living in Europe. I went and grew some fine seeds of my own. This fine poet has amplified my will to exist and accept my time here. I'm a dancer.

[@lisaweaver986]

Jackson was a remarkable song writer. He wrote songs to get other artists on the charts.

[@pamabbey3057]

Lisa Weaver He is still writing and singing.Check out his work. Glad you like him.

[@lisamondiel3913]

I have been in love with Jackson since 1980 when I was 13. His music has gotten me through some of the worst times in my life. I met him with my sister in 1994 backstage at the Concord Pavilion all I could say to him was will you marry me? He giggled and said he couldn't right then but how about a hug? It was magical!

[@byeongbae2017]

It was not magical! Just MAGIC'!

[@susancoffey9632]

He was my first crush when I was 9. I dreamed of marrying him too!😊

[@jozee4483]

Always loved Jackson Browne way back to the days of Dr, My Eyes and Rock Me on the Water. Loved his voice, his lyrics and his music. Still do.

[@timallbritton7329]

I am almost 60 years old now. I have never cared for Springsteen, ever, and always thought he was way over-rated, but this speech (and I watched in live at the time) changed my perception of him forever. What a wonderful tribute to one of the greatest poets and songwriters of the 20th century.

[@danacoleman4007]

I'm 45 but I feel exactly the same way.

[@carmenandthedevil2804]

I'm 64 and remember the early and mid 70's of Springsteen. A legend in his own right. Spirits in the Night.

[@timallbritton7329]

@Garold Counts Thanks. Tried for 40 years. You can have him all to yourself.

[@teresalinton5898]

have seen him 13 times in concert. played for 4 hours no one is better im talking about the Boss

[@DontGoToHell]

White people can never disprove they are “racist”, our very existence is seen as a form of “racism” by the so-called “anti-racists”. They say all things White must become “diverse” or it is “racism”. They say there should be no White countries, no White communities, no White schools, no White sports, no White social gatherings, etc. The anti-Whites give us Whites two choices: AcceptWhite geNOcide or you are a “racist”. Anti-racist is a code word for anti-White.

[@kentbeery4697]

Jackson is one of the Best song writers of our time..... Truth

[@richtfingers]

Jackson Browne is the finest psychologist you'll ever find. Within his lyrics are all the truths you need to know.

[@evelynbaron2004]

Absolutely. He said the same about Tom Petty in the context of the Bogdanovich doc Runnin Down a Dream. What never ceases to move me is that Jackson Browne, Springsteen and Tom Petty, who on the surface of things did not have a lot in common, shared a genius for conveying emotion through the medium of music that will move us all forever. And I am grateful that they are-were in the world.. Greetings to all.

[@SocialmotionMedia]

Hear Hear. 'Late For The Sky' -- epic! lyrics.

[@MSmith-sixfiddle]

Not a mood or a situation it seems that there isn't a Jackson Browne song as a soundtrack. If you know what I mean...

[@chrisharrison9038]

I've never smoked nagarjuna...

[@oppothumbs1]

If you are a woman. I have a clinical phd in psych and he's psychology is overwrought and simple at the same time

[@jadezee6316]

no one captured the times better than jackson brown with his words...highly under appreciated...jackson was the finest song writer of his generation.

[@johnandersen2996]

Loved the shoutout to David Lindley. Went to his concert and Jackson dropped in for a set. What a night.

[@chopsngravey]

You can't be more succinct than Bruce... what an introduction speech.

[@LiberTBo]

Jackson is the consummate lyrical songwriter. His poetry transforms every song into a work of art, carrying deep emotions that ring true in almost everyone who has a heart and soul a resonance that we all have come to love so well.....

[@janflewelling6277]

One of my all-time rock heroes eloquently praising one of my all-time rock poets and I can't help but smile. I can't imagine my musical youth without either one of them.

[@b.terenceharwick3222]

A personally framed, remarkably humorous, and respectful introduction by someone who can introduce others at an auspicious event as well as he can insightfully write lyrics for his own songs.

[@Putaspellonyou]

Neat how Bruce's account of Jackson's meticulous writing matches exactly what Glen Frey remembered about living above him and hearing him work on Doctor My Eyes for weeks at a time.

[@thedys70]

Elbow grease!

[@jeffreyspatzspatz3863]

You could feel see you used all five senses what is to ahuman bing thankyou Jackson brown

[@taylorw]

Totally. Well noted.

[@ginawerksman5498]

The Boss, Jackson, Neil so many. I lived it, thank GOD I am so lucky to have seen and heard them. We were a lucky group of late hippies. I am thankful.

[@paulisaac78]

An outstanding job Bruce inducting Jackson into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame! Bruce’s style, insights, and humor epitomize what Jackson’s fans would hope for and expect when such a great talent is immortalized for his devotion and excellence to music.

[@leiko9]

I have to say that Jackson Browne's "Somebody's Baby" always stuck with me. This cat is unforgettable. Forever Music Forever Jackson Browne'!

[@ruatarengsicolneyrengsi8924]

Really love this Springsteen's remarks on Jackson Browne.

[@glynisjones8128]

Jackson Browne is a legend

[@jstephencourts]

Funny, warm and one of the best introductions ever. Thank you Bruce got introducing my idol in music into the R&R Hall Of Fame. Stephen

[@carolinen5396]

Always loved Jackson Browne since I first heard him back when I was 16, and still do!

[@tpowell453]

That was beautiful and perfect and just plain awesome. Damn. Those guys were literally at a whole 'nuther level. Rock on Bruce and Jackson, and God Bless us All in our failings and our strife.

[@Jmurch17]

Great words to a legend Jackson Browne.We love you Jackson

[@anotherabeer4341]

As a teenage girl back in the mid-70’s I certainly remember having a crush on Jackson and the other girls in high school liked his good looks too. Of course, we all enjoyed his music and bought albums!! It’s not a surprise his shows were filled with pretty girls who liked him.

[@flapjackhank222]

That was a very well spoken introduction. I was already a fan of Mr. Browne's music, but I was very pleased to hear how a fellow musician and good friend of Mr. Browne viewed his work as a songwriter. Thank You Mr. Springsteen.

[@trueindieproject]

Best Inductor / Inductee combination in the history of this award show. period. Love you JB Bruce,... teach me how to write

[@SuperSandyguy]

That's some speech. I wonder if he'll do that for me if I ever win anything! Seriously, you can tell there is so much admiration between these two guys.

[@PRtawan]

from 9.06 - 9.35 What a beautiful and soulful part of the speech by Bruce Springsteen.

[@fierymoon2835]

Look up the eulogies he did for his late organist Danny Federici and for the Big Man, his best friend for 40 hard rocking years, Clarence Clemons. They give me chills every single time. He is a master wordsmith, a poet, a comedian and a fantastic human being.

[@Putaspellonyou]

Been waiting for him to write a novel for years.

[@fierymoon2835]

His autobiography “ Born to Run” that came out a few years ago is excellent. Insightful , sad, incredibly funny at times , baring it all

[@teresalinton5898]

agree

[@DontGoToHell]

White people can never disprove they are “racist”, our very existence is seen as a form of “racism” by the so-called “anti-racists”. They say all things White must become “diverse” or it is “racism”. They say there should be no White countries, no White communities, no White schools, no White sports, no White social gatherings, etc. The anti-Whites give us Whites two choices: AcceptWhite geNOcide or you are a “racist”. Anti-racist is a code word for anti-White.

[@fierymoon2835]

@@DontGoToHell ummmm... HOW is that related to the post

[@KOSMICKEN09]

Jackson's new album came out today- Downhill from Everywhere. Great as usual

[@rubydawn1]

Jackson Browne is the most amazing artist ever.I was listening to Your Bright Baby Blues and wondered why so many of his songs were not number 1 at the time I feel that about almost ever song Jackson Browne wrote because even to this day they are masterpieces.Do not miss a show if he is in your area You will see a great.

[@sillyone52062]

Jackson Browne was the first concert I went....good memories!

[@verbaud]

Gotta love the Boss. Gotta love Jackson's heart.

[@teap2236]

I've probably watched and listened to this 25 times. Never gets old - Bruce never gets old. Extraordinary eloquence! xo Boss, xo.

[@jamcrane3]

tea p It was very eloquent and it is a prime tutorial in music appreciation

[@donrutter6550]

Bruce waxes his carrot and sounds like a dying horse.

[@climberbob1]

Not to nit pick, but I don't think eloquence is the word. Honest and heartful, yes. I was never a big Bruce fan either. Always thought he was overrated, but he did a fine job with this tribute, and was very down to earth.

[@nikolatesla5553]

@@climberbob1 I don't know how you can think the Boss was overrated. He's the Woodie Guthrie of my life. The lyrics to his songs and the effort he poured into every show are unmatched. The man is a poet laureate with a guitar. No one told the story of downtrodden or the working man in America better than Bruce.

[@KOSMICKEN09]

Bruce looks really cool here too

[@orlondosantiago7675]

Jackson Browne and Bruce. My idols. Never forget.

[@zzyyxxo]

This is an incredible speech. Wow. Mr. Springsteen just rocked the waters.

[@damon6852]

Well Said BC, very well said!!!

[@donrutter6550]

Jackson Browne should have been inducted in the 1980s, he started the California 70s Eagles sound. Bruce Springsteen sounds like a truck engine ready to throw a rod, and he waxes his carrot. Hes also a communist.

[@kindnessfirst9670]

@@donrutter6550 LOL !!!

[@kindnessfirst9670]

@Dan Bertucci LOL !!! Is that satire?

[@kindnessfirst9670]

@Dan BertucciWhat makes you think Springsteen is far left or Communist?

[@2uconner]

better speech then I thought he could have imagined Bruce S is so kind and real and Jackson B so real and insightful

[@jessg.9368]

Damn that was a poetic speech

[@deborahboardman7641]

No words to explain how much Jackson means to all of us! One of a kind lyrics straight from his heart. We all knew it and felt it. So many tears, so many smiles made by this poet, musician, and beautiful soul has touched so many..

[@gregjones3671]

About half-way through Bruce calls out Jackson's album, "Late for the Sky." Especially for those too young to have ever heard that album, as fine an album as you'll ever hear, released in 1974, you can find it on KZbin. For me, 20 years old then, in college, an album that deepened my life, made me think, helped me weather those days ("These Days") of expansion, heartbreak, uncertainty, etc. Jackson Browne, he speaks for himself.

[@joannenglish8684]

Greg Jones By far the best album EVER!

[@donrutter6550]

Just a little bit longer anthem was huge, and the story line speaks for many generations of bands working to make it big. Just a great song and story line.

[@nunyabidnis5407]

Years ago I dated a girl from Philly. This was about 1978 or 79. For her birthday I gave her 2 things, the Late For The Sky album and a Steelers licence plate.

[@pitzerjerry]

Jackson's insight set the standard with this album and he never fell short of that standard. A all time great and my fave JB album. Thanks Jackson

[@abdulazizabdullah6497]

With all due respect sir, Late for the sky is for me the best JB album of all and deserving its place on the 500 greatest albums.

[@jdwilkins2000]

What a cool analogy Bruce used about Brian Wilson and the Gal from "Caroline No" producing Jackson and Warren Zevon. I would have never had that thought in my life, but it was pretty well right on! Great job, Bruce!!! Peace, Jim

[@LilyRose8959]

Bruce was hysterical. Perfect choice for Jackson's induction.

[@byeongbae2017]

hahaha

[@jameslandis9289]

Jackson , in Hershey, the sweetest place on earth, moved me so immensely!

[@kutlesss429]

'They realized that they knew more about love than they thought they did'. Whoa. Deep.

[@rubyaustin6748]

I have always loved Jackson Browne 😘😍😘I love Bruce too😍

[@janbay37]

Thank you Bruce for inducting my other favorite singer!!

[@maviccabreraballeza8597]

Love me some Jackson Browne! Great composer and singer and a wonderful human being!

[@mickangelo2720]

Blimey:-) The best and most heartfelt introduction into the Hall of Fame with the possible excepion of Mick`s introduction of The Beatles!!! Chapeau!

[@fierymoon2835]

Every speech is like that with R and R Hall of Fame..it is a tribute...memories, humor, honor.

[@VioletRoses24]

That was awesome! I have it on VHS somewhere and haven't seen it since 2004, so happy to find this!

[@teap2236]

12 year later. still INTENSE. xoxoxoxo Bruce ..& Jackson

[@MrStevejacobson]

▪︎ Decades ago, I had a good friend several streets away. Whenever I would drop-in, Jackson's "saturate" was spinning. No other record played at Jeff's place, ever. ▪︎ Rest in Peace ~ Jeff McKillop 2020 ▪︎

[@YouAwakeYet]

Rip RIP...I'm an 83 baby but our generations are dropping...it's a sad feelings

[@Asigner4u2]

Springsteen always has a way with words, he's talented, funny and well spoken. Jackson Browne is the poet laureate of the 20th and 21st Century!

[@katsleggsful]

See, I always knew Jackson Browne was 17 years older than me because in '65 he was 17 ... Yeah Running on empty was my jam. But NOW I realize he knew in his 30s what I only discovered in my 50s. I just LOVE the man, the music, the legend!😊

[@josephadambery6278]

the best induction speech I ever heard and it's not platitudes ...this is salt of the earth sincerity which fired the research that went into writing these beautiful words... I see Bruce in a total new light now and Jackson...well he belongs in this realm 100 times over.

[@talkrite1262]

my 2 favorite men on earth!

[@carrieberry8846]

Yep, gorgeous and so talented! Bruce was right!

[@crazycats535]

Springsteen's an amazing rock "critic" too!

[@Zeldarw104]

Tender is the night is one of my favorite songs. 😍 Congratulations Jackson Browne.💖🎤 Tender -Tender-Tender-Tender--🎸

[@pencestube]

Damn, that speach was amazing! The Boss might have wished he wrote some of Jackson's songs but I guarantee you that many artist that have been inducted into the H.O.F wish they had been inducted with a speach as amazing as that!

[@markcognetti4875]

A man with a soul inducting another man with as great a soul

[@joycecolemanallsep3732]

I listen to Jackson Browne everyday

[@12vivre]

This is great!!! Bruce is my only Boss...and I have always loved Jackson Browne!!!! In The Shape of A Heart...Love Love Love!!!Great speech Bruce to your friend!!! :0 :) Love you both Cheryl

[@terryquappe948]

Love his music. A beautiful man.

[@BarbaraNoteboom]

Love Jackson...saw him twice...and he was amazing!

[@BarbaraNoteboom]

Actually three times!!!

[@southsea8252]

@@BarbaraNoteboom you're very lucky 😊

[@pamelahooper8825]

One of the best induction speech ever!!

[@gpear123]

thanks for posting this. bruce does an good job capturing the spirit and beauty of JP's work.

[@ARISTHES]

THATS WHY HE IS THE BOSS !

[@paulryan2128]

BECAUSE HE'S A L'IL COMPETITIVE.

[@truongtrungchinh163]

Outstanding induction.

[@tamovaka]

Omg Bruce Springsteen. The hottest man alive !!

[@manuelsousa5507]

I was in the Army in 1968 near Asbury Park. Bruce played at Mrs. J's...I saw him many times a once drunken I got up on the stage... Bruce gently helped me down. On Sunday nights he would serve we GIs beers...thank you Bruce,

[@toddbarsness741]

Great tribute to a great artist by a great artist!

[@jellyjukebox]

Thanks Bruce for your wonderful speech, yeah sometimes Jackson just stands there singing his songs but so does Dylan, one of the all time greatest songwriters ever. The best music is pure escapism, just put Jackson's 1st 3 records on and your transported into his life and world. Sometimes that world just plain hurts, but truth through his emotions are worth it.

[@Doctorhamfat]

Two guys I respect implicitly as a musician. Rock nobility here.

[@dangoddess]

Well done Bruce

[@carolscheuerman325]

Love your music, Jackson Brown. ❤

[@RomTankin]

What a speech! Holy shit.

[@canadiandeplorable2087]

How could anyone give a thumbs down? Oh yeah, Rappers

[@KOSMICKEN09]

How come every video someone says how can someone dislike this? Lol It is what it is. Just get on HATEBOOK as I call it people love to hate on Bruce. Not me mind you I'm a big fan

[@YTSlide]

If you can handle all of the Grammarly ads, this is what's great about KZbin. I got here by watching a slide guitar lesson. I watch a lot of Springsteen videos on KZbin, so I presume their algorithms saw the connection between David Linley (slide guitar master and side man for Jackson Browne) and my affinity towards Springsteen's music, and recommended this video. I have seen Bruce's RRHOF induction of Jackson before, so I knew it was worth watching. What I didn't expect was realizing that I've totally missed out on Late For The Sky. Back in '74 when the album was released, I was a teenager too immature, and frankly too shallow, to enjoy Jackson's music. My earliest recollection of liking Jackson's music was the 1977 album Running on Empty, but I never bothered exploring his earlier music though or anything that wasn't regular radio fare. This was a time when it wasn't that easy to experience various types of music on a limited budget...again, I appreciate what KZbin has to offer (aside from the ads). But I digress. I'm in my 60s now and am anxious to "slide" into Late For The Sky, along with Jackson's other early music that I skipped.

[@edreynolds3745]

HOW ARTICULATE Bruce !!!! Thank you. ... Running on empty just Shocked me when I first heard it. It was like someone re-injected me and re-affirmed me with a shot in my arm of what matters in life. ... focused me. Same with so many songs he did. Refocused me in a good way subconsciously. All the songs I've written, all the guitars I've made, all I've done to assist folks. ..they al have just a bit of the positivity he delivered to the world... and maybe without that being his intention. A leader by example. Still rewarding many decades later. Still inspiring.

[@l4larflynn65]

Jackson Browne was one of the greatest songwriters ever how he got the Eagles there start he wrote their first song basically the guy was fantastic

[@stefanlx8786]

Jackson Browne: The best of the best ! ❤️👍🏻👏

[@keithskelton2287]

Great tribute by a great man for a great man ✌🏽🙏

[@chrisdunn1155]

Cain and Abel: two brothers, Warren and Jackson. Makes a lot of sense.

[@rickinsh]

Great and meaningful speech honoring a great and meaningful artist.

[@fionaphillips3458]

Music for People with taste, a heart and a consciousness about the world, the environment, politics, life, despair and everything in between. A true troubadour .

[@garymorris4526]

He makes it look so easy but lyrics, voice & music are part of musical history ❤️

[@southerngracebydesign5202]

And this!!!!!!! Beautiful

[@just1nita]

Love Jackson Browne, and I love the Eagles, come on their all good, but Jackson is a poet.x

[@bobmangino1746]

Anybody notice the late Paul Allen (Microsoft founder, big rock fan) sitting at JB's table at about 4:05? Interesting. And Bruce, quite the metaphysical handful, opining on love. Beautiful.

[@catdieselpower193]

Ty Jackson!!! for all!! your awsum!! songs!!