Jackson Browne - The Load Out /Stay (Live BBC 1978) | REACTION

[@Calinicus72]

These two songs should ALWAYS be played back-to-back, and NEVER be played separately!

[@threekidzmom04]

exactly!!

[@Sticks-of-TNT-tf1tn]

Peanut butter and jelly 🧨

[@michaelparsons5299]

That's David Lindley! God rest his soul. Magnificent. He and Jackson Browne collaborated extensively. What is there to say about Jackson Browne? Monster songwriter and a very special talent!

[@brucedillinger9448]

Love David Lindley!

[@camillep3631]

so very many great songs

[@Stlie1]

David Lindley's importance can't be overstated. They made a wonderful album together about 10 years ago - Love Is Strange. Lindley playing all kinds of instruments. GOAT for sure

[@ibRobH_225]

From a retired 'production truck driver who worked hundreds of tours, this was our anthem.

[@sheliasmith4400]

Masterpiece

[@munchausen8755]

One of those cheering fans was my wife who was at this concert at Merriweather Post Pavilion in 1977. She said it was the final encore at a great concert and nobody in the audience expected it because they had not recorded this on any album up to this point. That same summer, I was a roadie for a band in the area, so I totally appreciate Jackson giving props to the roadies.

[@johnemmerich7075]

I am from Bowie Md and saw journey and another 5 bands at Merriweather post and saw the eagles at cap center in 1976 ( popular hotel California video on KZbin)

[@pamstuckey8349]

Thank you so much for this extra info and perspective. What band were you a roadie for that summer?

[@vickiestam9170]

Amazing! Thanks for sharing. (So jealous 😊)

[@mikewoodrow5878]

The amazing David Lindley on guitar - tasty slide, so emotive. Helluva falsetto, too! Peace from Toronto

[@karenmandeville7116]

was so sad to hear David passed away. RIP

[@CharCanuck14]

Glad you mentioned David Lindley, the man who could play anything with strings. Maybe Salvo will react to "Mercury Blues"? Peace from Peterborough

[@randallpetersen9164]

@@karenmandeville7116 So many incredible musicians from that era, just vanishing now like leaves in the wind.

[@jeffputnam3582]

"Mercury Blues" is a great straight ahead rock classic cover from the original rock 'n roll era. I know there's a kickass live version by David on YT. Would love to hear Salvo react to it!@@CharCanuck14

[@chadheckman2693]

He reminded me of Tiny Tim. 😆

[@jamesknox7171]

Every time I watch reaction videos like this, it reminds me of how blessed I am to have been born in 1961 and graduated high school in 1979 with music like this on the radio.

[@bobashley7533]

1965 & 83 for me… for me , seeing some hear for first time is almost like I’m hearing for first time again… some get me little emotional… 😊

[@nelsonhemstreet3568]

1960 and 1978 for me. Truer words never spoken.

[@terrieb13]

1951 and 1969. Best music and best times! ☮️❤️😎

[@debhorne150]

Born, 1961 Graduated 1979. We were so incredibly lucky to young n dumb back then, with the world at our feet and the best music ever! Such great memories.This song brings me right back. 🤍

[@cheerwhiner7829]

‘67 and ‘85. It’s fun to hear these songs I grew up listening to on FM radio. It’s surprising how they stick in your brain, even over many years. Love these songs. 👍 I feel bad for young people now- everything is digital and auto-tuned for “perfection.” I love the feel of these songs.

[@kimkoula1005]

Not only a lack of ego but a tribute of respect for the whole crew..including the audience. Just so great!

[@bella-xp7qd]

David Lindley, the LA session guitarist and multi-instrumentalist best known for his slide guitar work with Jackson Browne, has died at the age of 78. His death was confirmed to the LA Times on March 3, although no cause of death was given. Jackson ends his shows with this song.

[@randyhochstein8455]

I think Jackson Browne was very lucky to have had David Lindley as a collaborative musician. They were truly great together. ✌🏼😎🇺🇸

[@brendamilloy2557]

Dunno how many times I've heard this amazing anthem to life on the road and the people who live it, and make the music happen, as the finale at of one of Jackson's concerts. I've seen him 17 times now... David Lindley is the guy playing the lap steel guitar and singing falsetto during the "Stay" half of this performance. Rosemary Butler is the beautiful woman with the fantastic set of pipes. Hoping you dive deeper into Jackson's music but - a gentle warning/FYI; Jackson never pulled any punches when it came to expressing his thoughts. Some of his later work is what some would call political but I think it's the view of someone who cares about civil rights and how we, as travelers on this good ship Earth, can try to do what's right and live our lives peacefully, honestly and graciously.

[@MarylouLawrence]

Sadly, David Lindley died a few months ago. I believe from the after-effects of covid they got at the beginning of the pandemic. He and Jackson worked together for 50 + years. I am grateful I saw him, middle seat 3rd row, play with Jackson at the "Downhill From Everywhere " tour at Red Rocks Amphitheater in Colorado on my 70th birthday, Sept 25, 2022. RIP Mr. Lindley

[@thefarmerswifeknits6190]

“Load Out” is Jackson Browne’s ode to the roadies who keep the tour moving. “Stay” is a doo-wop song recordedby Maurice Williams in 1960 and I remember dancing to it at a sock hop! I have no idea how or why Jackson started performing these together but it works. Listen to the original version of Stay, it’s great.

[@wanderer0617]

I saw Jackson Browne in concert and he played this as the encore. I'll never forget that concert. Thanks for your reaction ❤

[@GregFalken]

I saw him on the Running On Empty tour at the LA Forum, with Bonnie Raitt as the opener. Truly a golden age for live music.

[@marilynlangley-ws8xx]

It's really neat seeing it thru another eyes... it was unbelievable then and really great to relive it!

[@danaleestephens1686]

Jackson brown was one of a kind! Loved him!!

[@lisannebaumholz5028]

"Stay" was written and originally recorded by Maurice Williams and the Zodiacs in 1960. (The original lyrics were about Daddy not minding rather than the roadies!). Also covered by Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, The Hollies, Cyndi Lauper and probably many others.

[@livinglife4835]

Yep, BUT nobody covered like Jackson B!!

[@patrickcampion7966]

The incomparable, late, and lamented David Lindley on slide guitar, and he of the falsetto voice. Huge part of the Jackson Browne band in that era. Love his Mercury Blues.

[@MissMusicUSA87]

I heard that Jackson Browne didn't know (the first time) that he was going to sing his part in falsetto. Do you know if thats true?

[@michaelwalker5257]

OK, you found him; now start listening! He has DOZENS of tremendous songs. More than I can count. Running On Empty is great, and Late For the Sky is my favorite of his allbums.

[@naterater100]

Actually makes me cry every time, singers/bands don't show thanks to the people that actually make them money very often. and the over all ambiance is purely amazing, it also makes me think of my Dad.

[@billallen1307]

I got to be a roadie for Kool and the Gang once in college. Pay was a ticket to the concert. Very memorable night. And I recorded this on an 8-track recorder directly from the radio and yes, the DJ played both. He just had one comment at the beginning. He said it sounded like it was recorded on the Atlantic Ocean. RIP Rob.

[@SteveandAndreaDay]

Jackson is the Best!

[@eddylonergan142]

David Lindley on lap steel guitar and supporting vocals. sadly, we lost Mr Lindley not too long ago, A brilliant musician and performer in his own right. But stuck with Jackson Browne till his passing. Thank you, David, for your legacy, As for Jackson 10 out of 10 on everything he writes, and performs.

[@AuthorLaurieAnnSmith]

I love Jackson Browne!! I still can't believe I got to see him live in 1981 at a No Nukes Concert in Santa Fe NM, I had all of his albums to date and his music has a special place in my heart. Thank you!!!!

[@brendarunyons8559]

56 and 74. Not that I dislike today’s music, but I loved, loved, loved the music I grew up with back then.

[@jessica-dw5oy]

"running on empty" next please!!! such a banger :)

[@rogethedogde]

I saw this concert in 77. as you can tell it was great. My friends walked over from the Columbia Mall to avoid the parking cost.

[@joannameyers8184]

Amazing singers/ song writers/ musicians back then

[@MaureenBaker-k5p]

Running on empty, Dr my eyes, Somebody's baby - all good

[@lynndevos3745]

I saw him in 1978 during this tour at the Pine Knob Ampitheatre in Michigan. My first Jackson Browne concert but certainly not my last. He is anazing.

[@melaniedominique2087]

I was at the concert!! Amazing

[@geneleonard4368]

I saw him for this tour also ,as a matter a fact I was at the show in Jersey where they recorded some of the songs that are on the album . I've seen him many times he always fantastic !

[@tonyh9875]

Great reaction to one of my favourite Jackson Browne songs, thank you. Not sure if you realise that "Stay" is not actually a Jackson Browne song. It was first released in 1960, by Maurice Williams. Probably the best-known version was the 1963 recording by Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, featuring Frankie's falsetto. There's also a 1963 Hollies version (an important British group that you also haven't reacted to!). Four Season's version here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/lZirZpeEYtCib6c

[@jpmnewyork]

I don't think he realized it. It always amazes me how SalvoG spends so much time reading background on a song, yet still manages to miss key points.

[@rickwelch8464]

@@jpmnewyork He goes onto a site, if that info isn't there how is he supposed to not "miss" the random nugget you want him to know?

[@jpmnewyork]

@@rickwelch8464 Thanks for being one of thousands of people who automatically defend KZbin reactors against any type of criticism whatsoever. First of all, he doesn't just "go onto a site" -- you can see him looking up information on a variety of pages. Second of all, he mostly depends on Wikipedia, which is fine. Here's what it says on the Wikipedia page he was looking at: "Eventually "The Load-Out" segues into an interpretation of Maurice Williams' 1960 hit "Stay", sung by Browne, Rosemary Butler, and Lindley.[1] Lindley sings the falsetto in the second chorus (Rosemary Butler sings in the first)." So the info IS there, and is hardly a "random nugget" but it does contain everything that he missed, and that other commenters on this page are trying to explain to him. My point remains: he spends a LOT of time reading background information, but still manages to miss key facts.

[@rickwelch8464]

@@jpmnewyork Thanks for being one of the thousands of people who cry about things they don't hear from someone providing you free entertainment. We get it, you're cool enough to know things about something so you want to not only brag about it but also insult someone who doesn't know it and doesn't mention it. We know you're the only one watching so the only thing that matters is what YOU want, and if you don't get it you should whine about it. 🤡. You whine like a Trumper. 🤣

[@jpmnewyork]

@@rickwelch8464 Hey Rick: I made a brief comment about the fact he doesn't read carefully. The fact that you find it necessary to become emotionally invested in defending him from even a hint of criticism is on you. Enjoy policing the internet.

[@craigdragseth9272]

The falsetto is courtesy of the incomparable David Lindley who plays a version of the steel guitar! Incomparable!!

[@ydqpljn]

Rosemary Butler, and David Lindley were the singers with Jackson Browne.

[@IrishKack]

I’m from Maryland, and was at that show at Merriweather. I can’t hear Jackson Browne without being transported to that summer night, sitting on the lawn at Merriweather. How does music take you back and drop you right in the middle of a memory? Amazing stuff. Great reaction.

[@craigdragseth9272]

I can't wait to see what you think of Rosemary Butler's solo!

[@paulhazell4386]

Not enough credit is given to Rosemary !

[@jollyrodgers7272]

This one still gets me right between the feelers.

[@reba5679]

YES!!! I have been waiting for you to hear this song!

[@mikedineen7857]

Jackson wrote his first hit when he was an old 16.

[@SC-gp7kt]

This is one of a handful of songs by an artist that must be listened to together, because they just flow into one another seamlessly. Also two of my favorites!!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@vinyl-hell]

Led Zeppelin - Heartbreaker/Living Loving Maid. ZZ Top - Waiting For The Bus / Jesus Just Left Chicago.

[@HollisDuty60]

Jackson Browne is another one of my favorite singers. His softer rock was the music I listened to in my later college years. Great memories. ❤

[@tjrivers]

One of the greatest live performances ever. And lyrics, vocals by JB always love him.

[@scm0717]

That is such a beautiful tribute to the roadies and his band. Lots of fun.

[@donalddingler1263]

I've listen to Jackson Browne since 78 when this came out, after the Pretender album I fell in love with his music and even today listen. This is one of my favorite songs but dam there are so many Jackson has, its like trying to pick which one of you children you love the most. This is such a lonely sounding song at the beginning especially but grabs you at the end. WOW what talent. By the way I have seen him twice in concert. My wife was pregnant in 78 when we saw him in Charlotte N.C.

[@williamcabell142]

Real Music! We don’t see (sadly), anymore. 😏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@craigdragseth9272]

Jackson Browne lived under Glenn Frey's apartment for a bit and the 2 worked on song writing together.

[@SC-gp7kt]

Those high vocals on "Stay", is his impersonation of Frankie Vallie's voice on the original song "Stay" from the fifties. Worth checking out Vallie's music also!

[@DerekDominoes]

Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons version of "Stay" was NOT the original. It was a cover of the original by Maurice Williams & The Zodiacs.

[@lynncasciotti2156]

❤Jackson Browne

[@roberthughes5279]

Jackson pulled back the curtain on what it’s like being a roadie on tour he puts you right there with them this has always been one of favorite songs

[@jerrycote659]

I love Jackson Browne. The start to “Stay” just gets to me everytime I hear this full through. An epic combo.

[@doplinger1]

I always thought it was Jackson doing that Falsetto! 😂😂. This gives the same kind of behind-the-scenes vibe as Seger’s “Turn The Page”

[@jasonremy1627]

The falsetto vocals were done by the fantastic lap steel guitar player David Lindley. He passed away about a year ago.

[@txhesser]

Thanks David. That is truly a rock n roll classic. So many different things to highlight during this performance. Love it.

[@ritathomas5167]

This is my favorite Jackson Browne song! It shows not only how talented he is with his singing and songwriting ability, but just the lyrics show his humanity and humbleness. It was fun to see you enjoy this song too!

[@stevedahlberg8680]

I was so in love with the song in junior high. I initially just had the single and it was so frustrating because when it reached the end of Loadout, I had to lift the needle up and flip the 45 RPM single over and then put the needle back down real fast in order to continue. But of course later I got the iconic Running on Empty album and they flow into each other. I loved all of that back then but it's funny now that I'm older, when I hear Running On Empty, it takes on a lot of new meaning. You really deserve to check that one out for sure.

[@christines1709]

Love the line, " make sure you've got it all set to go, before you come for this piano"!

[@jimwilcox2964]

On other versions he says my piano. Either way the grand proabably does stay. At least shoes I've localed for the venue has to supply a certain type grand

[@snakeinthegrass7443]

Amazing, amazing song!!

[@popeye807]

I love the way he wrote a tribute to the roadies.

[@craigdragseth9272]

Well deserved!

[@teresajackson5496]

Fav..18 when this came out. What a time to grow up.

[@beckycourtemanche1088]

Love Jackson Browne. Check into The Pretender. A great rabbit hole to check out!

[@ptrlxc]

I have great admiration for Jackson Browne, aside from that one song every group latches onto and rises up the chart, he has worked hard on other songs one note at a time, crafting it for days and days, his attention to detail; then to recognize others, the often forgotten, who work just as hard to make concerts happen.

[@patticampana9458]

My favorite song by him is Doctor In My Eyes. I have all his albums. Glad to see someone appreciates him🙂✌️

[@cynthiawhite9830]

So awesome to watch you fall under the spell of Jackson Browne like so many of us have before you!

[@davidbordonaro1631]

I saw him at the old Civic Arena in Pittsburgh , Pa. with the roof open ! for those who know - that was rare

[@randyhochstein8455]

I saw Crosby Stills and Nash there with the roof open.

[@twwtjohns]

Jackson Browne was so intertwined with music from that era he lived with roommate Gregg Allman. He also lived below an apartment shared by members of the Eagles and helped write their hit song 'Take it Easy.'

[@jona.874]

He also helped Warren Zevon break through after years of frustration and writing for other performers.

[@mollymoe222]

I saw him every chance that I got, which was often because he toured a lot. Always a great show. We were lucky to have so many great bands who toured back then.

[@sherryheim5504]

I love this performance of this song. Jackson is a genius, sad that so many have not gotten to know his music today.

[@brendamilloy2557]

I watch several people who react to/review music here on KZbin and I know there has been a rise in the number of people reacting to Jackson lately. I think perhaps because of the Playing For Change Doctor My Eyes video. If you haven't seen it - do! 😊

[@sherryheim5504]

@@brendamilloy2557 I think that some record labels that used to block no longer do so some of these artist's songs and videos are available, at least some of their live stuff. Eagles is another one that blocks except for live. It is foolish to block in my opinion, it just makes great artists fade away. I think I have seen that video but I will check it out to make sure. Thanks for the info.

[@brendamilloy2557]

@@sherryheim5504 As far as I know, Jackson has never blocked a video. You can find his entire catalog here on KZbin, plus some of his early demos and scores of live performances. 😊

[@sherryheim5504]

@@brendamilloy2557 In that case it is s shame that so few people know of him or react to him. I have always been a fan of Jackson and met him several times while I was working in the security team with the No Nukes concerts.

[@brendamilloy2557]

@@sherryheim5504 One of my favorite concerts, No Nukes!

[@oldschoolfink3212]

This was a song for which there was no studio version. It was played Live only. As a tribute to his road crew and the fans, it's only fitting.

[@ritacal557]

‘So just make sure you got it all set to go before you come for this piano.’ Such a lovely lyric.

[@stephaniefain1863]

Watch. You can see David carefully put his steel down, and walk across the darkness of the stage. To sing the falsetto. Then you can see David walk back in the darkness to his steel. I love it.

[@jeffreyedwards1811]

I knew you would like his music!! Thank goodness you finally discovered his songwriting and vocal skills. He's my fave

[@rogerfleming6354]

I recall walking past Anderson Arena on the afternoon preceding the Jackson Brown concert and hearing Running on Empty as they were testing the sound system. I was lucky enough to have tickets. Karla Bonoff opened, and cried upon receiving a standing ovation and encore request. That poignant moment is one of my favorite memories. Of course Jackson Brown was great too.

[@philipem1000]

This is such a masterpiece; any musician can relate to it; so laid back and relatable and entrancing.

[@shannontorrey]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ I’m soooo happy you did this song! ❤❤❤❤❤

[@reba5679]

Take a listen to Running in Empty

[@paulashanks3129]

One of my favorite songs ever ❤😊

[@penelopehornswaggle102]

Another one of my favorite songs of all songs.This is a perfect example of why you have to listen to 2 songs together. Love your reaction to the high voice guy in the middle. So good.🥰Love Jackson🥰

[@joshb23]

Doesn't get much better than this - songwriting and musicianship at its finest! Great reaction, love it!

[@Carolyn-fb8is]

O man, O man, O man!!! Love this!! Love Jackson Browne!! Thank you for this!!❤

[@jpmnewyork]

Sadly, I recognized the late Jim Gordon on drums. He was not the drummer on the Running On Empty album or the US tour, but he was at this BBC concert. Jim was an amazing talent who played with many of the greatest artists of the era and appeared on many of the top albums -- including with Derek & the Dominos. He was suffering from undiagnosed schizophrenia and in 1983 murdered his mother, and spent the rest of his life in prison, where he died last year.

[@mikefetterman6782]

I saw Jackson in 1997 and this was the song before the encore. I saw him at Saratoga springs in NY, where the song was recorded 20 years earlier.

[@x0539p]

You sir were born in the wrong era! Love watching your reactions & seeing the pleasure you obtain from the awesome music of the 70’s & 80’s. You are a time machine with your reactions…we felt that way too.

[@geneevens5866]

Thus is such an amazing and emotional song... ❤

[@w.geoffreyspaulding6588]

Salvo, Jackson is still touring. I saw him this past fall and he is still superb. If he has any gig dates close to you, you should go. You would love it.

[@Doorsofperception24]

I miss those days. No phones. We had to talk to each other in person. No school shootings. No bullies on social media. You just cant beat the 80’s

[@debbiethomasson2709]

Wasn't that great? Love watching you discover our music! Born in 52, was 12 when he Beatles premiered on Ed Sullivan, graduated HS in 70, and was there for it all!

[@adrianfernandonoya5196]

David Lindley R.I.P. You live in our hearts.

[@davidgiles5912]

Jackson was Asylum Record's Storyteller almost every song's lyrics are poetry that is carried by the music. Had most of Jackson Browne's albums from mid 70s to mid 80s, each one I would listen to Side A flip and Side B.

[@BearClanMan1970]

Jackson Browne has Native American heritage and my cousin (who is a celebrity in the Native American music world) met him at a music fest some years ago. She said he was such a great man and I believe her.

[@SonOfaSonOfaMason]

"Stay" was a cover piece from Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons. An incredibly good song and incredibly good rendition and tribute to them. Jackson Browne music brings me back to high school days.

[@MrSinginman1]

Actually it was originally written and recorded by Maurice Williams and the zodiacs

[@lauraallen55]

Ooh my favorite Jackson Browne song! woo hoo! :)

[@hog7203]

One of the songs from Running On Empty called Nothing But Time was recorded on the tour bus while they were riding down the highway. You can hear the hum from the bus and tires in the background of the song. The Running On Empty album is flawless, from start to finish.

[@stevemcmurtry1374]

Thats David Lindley......you should check out his solo stuff......awesome !!!

[@fabjen1961]

David Lindley's album El Rayo Ex is a rollicking good time, with all kinds of cool instruments and styles of music. So damn fun.

[@MikeOstrowski-iq8wf]

Great choice….. this song was a tribute for his roadie’s and his fans ❤️🙏🏻🎸 (1978) wore this album out ! My favorite song ❤️❤️❤️❤️ if you like that voice…. Listen to early Frankie Valli who they were paying homage too with that section.

[@jackieperkins3861]

I love this, I think it's my fave song ever!! My fave spot is David Lindly too!!

[@barbaracollins385]

I was fortunate enough to see Jackson Brown at the Fox Theater in Atlanta GA in the late 70's. It was a truly awesome show. He did this song as well as another called, These Days with members of the Allman Brothers. Awe inspiring all around.

[@jamielennox4847]

You should also check out Shaky Town by Jackson Browne! ❤

[@JimFlickinger]

Yes, the entire album is great!! What a tribute!!

[@victoriaswan9041]

The whole album was great, also loved The Road, Shaky Town and Love needs a heart. (My fav).