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

[@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.

[@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!

[@clearfield2009]

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

[@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!😊

[@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.

[@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.

[@cherylwoodward]

What an amazing introduction by another truly articulate artist.

[@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.

[@danielevargas4230]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@kentbeery4697]

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

[@johnandersen2996]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@Sjp977]

When I was about 6 years old, my mom walked in my room and found me singing Take It Easy as loud as possible while brushing my hair. I’m a 21 year old grown woman who’s been fortunate enough to see Jackson Browne and Bruce live, and I still sing my lungs out to their entire catalogs

[@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'!

[@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!

[@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.

[@trueindieproject]

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

[@marcosmontalvo7573]

Jackson Browne is incredible

[@danielcolehour6454]

He is the goat for me. JB.

[@ruatarengsicolneyrengsi8924]

Really love this Springsteen's remarks on Jackson Browne.

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@peggywilliamson9940]

A fan in 2024 still

[@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.

[@Jmurch17]

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

[@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.....

[@PRtawan]

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

[@chopsngravey]

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

[@carolinen5396]

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

[@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......

[@982spyder5]

Those who underate Jackson probably also underate Steve Winwood. Talk about dumb bunnies!

[@DH-xm3hc]

I totally agree and I am so fortunate to have seen Jackson Browne in the mid '80's then saw Bruce Springsteen a year or so later. 🤟✌️❤️🌼

[@susancoffey9632]

@@DH-xm3hc I saw Bruce join Jackson on stage for a few songs during the Running on Empty tour. The crowd started chanting Bruce! Bruce!

[@orlondosantiago7675]

Jackson Browne and Bruce. My idols. Never forget.

[@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.

[@UncompressedWAVmusic]

I love Jackson Browns music bought 2 of his LPs in the 1970s. Had the Eagles first LP that had Jackson Brown's 'Running on Empty' on it. Loved it.

[@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

[@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?

[@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.

[@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.

[@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..

[@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.

[@KOSMICKEN09]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@glynisjones8128]

Jackson Browne is a legend

[@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,

[@maviccabreraballeza8597]

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

[@sillyone52062]

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

[@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.

[@2uconner]

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

[@verbaud]

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

[@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.

[@jameslandis9289]

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

[@gpear123]

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

[@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.

[@pamelahooper8825]

One of the best induction speech ever!!

[@mikewood8561]

He's amazing. One of the best songwriters ever born! Most musicians only dream of writing like him. Great job Bruce.

[@VioletRoses24]

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

[@PittsburghSportsFan43]

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

[@byeongbae2017]

hahaha

[@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!

[@stevemason5173]

Bruce did a fantastic job here!!! Soooooooo very glad Jackson Browne got in the Hall of Fame... Very, very ,very well deserved!!!

[@teap2236]

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

[@fierymoon2835]

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

[@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

[@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

[@Zeldarw104]

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

[@janbay37]

Thank you Bruce for inducting my other favorite singer!!

[@johncira7233]

One of THEE BEST SONGWRITERS Of ALL TIME ! PERIOD.. You know you're real good at what you do when The Man. BRUCE Honors YOU.

[@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😍

[@Doctorhamfat]

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

[@carrieberry8846]

Yep, gorgeous and so talented! Bruce was right!

[@BarbaraNoteboom]

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

[@BarbaraNoteboom]

Actually three times!!!

[@southsea8252]

@@BarbaraNoteboom you're very lucky 😊

[@dlc1119]

Great speech, great tribute AND ten of the most fun minutes on youtube.

[@bobbybushay6799]

Steven Tyler’s speech for Angus was pretty good

[@terryquappe948]

Love his music. A beautiful man.

[@toddbarsness741]

Great tribute to a great artist by a great artist!

[@jessg.9368]

Damn that was a poetic speech

[@garymorris4526]

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

[@rickinsh]

Great and meaningful speech honoring a great and meaningful artist.

[@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

[@carolscheuerman325]

Love your music, Jackson Brown. ❤

[@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

[@stefanlx8786]

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

[@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.

[@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 .

[@truongtrungchinh163]

Outstanding induction.

[@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!

[@gforce1930]

I have a new admiration for Bruce Springsteen after watching this just now.

[@keithskelton2287]

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

[@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

[@joycecolemanallsep3732]

I listen to Jackson Browne everyday

[@kathiewusler8864]

Jackson should have been one of the first artists to be inducted into the RnR Hall of Fame. His great songs stand the test of time.

[@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

[@talkrite1262]

my 2 favorite men on earth!

[@tamovaka]

Omg Bruce Springsteen. The hottest man alive !!

[@NevadaBoss]

A great Boss speech...and JB is one of my favorites..but...hard to take the HoF seriously when Zevon is STILL not a member.

[@chrisdunn1155]

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