That Girl Could Sing | Jackson Browne | Lyrics ☾☀

[@Mercilessnessiseverywhere]

Paula M introduced me to Jackson Brown. Love you my friend. Thanks for the love 🤍🕯️🙏

[@brianbrown892]

This song has a whole new meaning to me. This hits home. I dated a girl in high school in the 80s. She meant a lot to me. Years later, our paths crossed again and dated. Each time she did not stick around. She had been facing issues in her life. I tried helping but sadly couldn't. Then i read in the paper her obituary. To this day it hits me and I wonder what if she stayed and we stayed together. She will always have a piece of my heart. K. L. , you are missed by many. I hear this song and think of you. At The time, you in fact gave me something back that I was missing. For that, thank you. RIP KL

[@Bigtime1998]

Very sorry my friend. The one that got away haunts many of us. You did what you could. Take care!

[@Makai77]

I love the structure of, and the timing in this song. It's not typical- verse, chorus, verse, chorus... It's a story from beginning to end. ...runnin into the midnight, with her clothes whippin in the wind. Reachin into the heart of darkness for the tenderness within... Masterpiece.

[@randallfrank5682]

How about: "She coulda turned out to be almost anyone, Almost anyone, With the possible exception Of who I wanted her to be."

[@davidnewland2461]

I've always liked Jackson Browne I never bought his albums because he was virulently banti nuclear I made a pretty good living working nuclear power plants I chose not to spend my pay on a guy who was trying to put me out of work. I missed his big appearance at diablo canyon protest idrov right past the protest 🪧 o my way to assist with the plant start up. To this day I feel very smug about that

[@jimmycarter9099]

@@randallfrank5682 😊

[@DavidH-D]

Guitar rips too. Great jam.

[@brucebickenbach]

Agreed..

[@davidmccain7662]

" She could have been almost anyone..... with the possible exception of who I wanted her to be....." Beautiful..

[@2869may]

And so often incredibly accurate....

[@normvw4053]

Like the Tubes "She's a Beauty", it warns young men try not to fall in love with the girl you know you can never have.

[@davidmccain7662]

@@normvw4053 Yes, I think that's a lesson most of us have learned the hard way.

[@normvw4053]

@@davidmccain7662 "Experiance is the best teacher." Now all I have to do is listen to the teacher...and remember the lesson.

[@thosmoody]

RIP Valerie. Word has long been that this song was written about Valerie Carter, who the world lost on March 4. And yes, "that girl" COULD sing........ God Speed.

[@JoeVideoed]

& almost immediately afterwards at a concert, JB dedicated this song to her. Classily done.

[@lescovington4277]

Val celestial beauty

[@WOLFMANoct1963]

my Goodness , I just looked up her bio and what a body of work, I don't think many other artist worked with so many people as she did, what a great contribution to the world she made, the world was a better place with her , and worse place without her... R I P

[@jaysonwheeldon9090]

I fist heard her on the wonderful Howdy Moon album. Took my breath away then - still does. God speed Valerie🎶🙏

[@thegreenberetlife0191]

Steve Winwood’s “Valerie” was also about Valerie Carter…

[@freyakrast1267]

I was only 14 years old when I heard this song and it tore my heart inside and out and shook me all up inside... It still does

[@coindude69]

Then we are the same age. I was 14 also. Didn't turn 15 until November that year! Absolutely Amazing song! One for the "AGES" for sure!

[@catholicdad]

Freya--Norse Goddess?

[@denniscarroll3164]

Inspired lyrics and music, thank God for the girl that made Jackson Browne write a song.

[@coindude69]

She must have been ENCHANTING!!

[@randallporter6841]

@@coindude69 She was Valerie Carter, She enchanted Stevie Winwood also.

[@meandthemrs7403]

That lead guitar is so cool and unique.

[@marketmogul]

This is in my top 5 favorites of all time.

[@roadierules]

Valerie Carter. I can picture her in her young life. Enchanting everyone who met her. Just flying and hiding. This song is perfect.

[@lolafalana6571]

Hanging on to the laughter that each of us hid our unhappiness in

[@nicholasroby8936]

I had never heard before today 11/3/24, thanks to my friend Judy, whom I found 3 years ago! A lost woman in my life . Thanks Judy

[@billmcguire2472]

Fantastic song, lyrically and musically. One of his best.

[@billmcguire2472]

@@ytubesub8514 I love me some high hat.

[@catherineyoung6065]

Agreed

[@rscottus5454]

Running into the midnight........

[@normvw4053]

Yet it's not on his greatest hits. I had to get his disk "Hold Out" I think it's great.

[@billmcguire2472]

@@normvw4053 ya gotta do what ya gotta do when you get wowed by a song. I've bought albums my whole life for one song. Drive on!

[@anthonycardenas6267]

Brilliant, true!..I think 1 of his many best!

[@northwoodsmanbybobolink336]

One of the very best tunes of 1980!! Always favored this one since it first hit the airwaves!! This is also an excellent recording of this all time great Jam!! Hat’s off to Megan for throwing this one up in such HIGH QUALITY‼️👍👍

[@johnbuffaloe9160]

Browne could write and David Lindley made the songs stand out. Great stuff.

[@valhaynes4921]

Incredible singer! RIP Valerie Carter.

[@mikeh.753]

Some people just live the way they want to consequences be damned. And Valarie Carter was one of those rare people. The world lost a true musical talent when Valarie left us. RIP Valarie Carter.

[@mykljahn3045]

If I remember correctly, this was J.B.'s foray into a more commercial sound musically and lyrically and he just nails it. This song brings me close to tears every time I hear it. I think we all knew someone like "that girl"

[@danrease7505]

That “girl” was his wife who committed suicide this is his eulogy song for her.

[@mykljahn3045]

@@danrease7505 Wow I did not know that. Thank you for the information.

[@cooprock21]

@@danrease7505 The song is about Valerie Carter. It's not about his first wife Phyllis

[@tomdulle1707]

@@mykljahn3045 Dan Rease is wrong. As another poster mentioned, it's about Valerie Carter who at one time was Jackson's lover and was James Taylor's backup singer for over a decade. The Steve Winwood song "Valerie" is also about her. Valerie died of a heart attack in 2017 and this song was released 35 years before she died and she never marreid Jackson, as the lyrics clearly tell you.

[@tomdulle1707]

@@danrease7505 I do not know where you got your info. but you couldn't be more wrong.

[@mjmorgan2114]

I forgot how much I loved this song as a teenager... love Jackson Browne's ability to tell a an emotional story with such joy

[@McRocket]

R.I.P. Valerie Carter. Thank you for posting this song with the lyrics.

[@70ragtop]

David Lindley's tone on this is absolutely amazing! One of the best songs ever recorded.

[@inoaalex3568]

Yes, and as David Lindley said, it was his Rickenbacker through an broken amplifier "on its last legs" What a sound !!!!

[@70ragtop]

@@inoaalex3568 that's similar to what I heard. I heard it was an old studio tum compressor that was literally melting down as they tracked this last take. Either way, amazing tone!

[@dcwebb1]

@@inoaalex3568 David Lindley is one of the most skilled and talented guitarist of all time. Simply amazing,

[@catholicdad]

Right up there with Thriller, Girl from Ipanema, & Sing-Sing-Sing at Carnegie Hall. 🙄

[@inoaalex3568]

So friends, let's hear it again, LOUD, thank you Mr. Lindley for this sound, for your music and r.i.p.

[@williammoore3184]

Saw this show September 12 1980 Lexington KY, one of the best!!! Now to a woman who passed on the 19th of September 2021 a songbird,that girl could sing!!! So long Tammy you will be missed.

[@pbrucpaul]

This is one of his very best numbers. That constant keyboard-percussion rhythm melody really moves you, and Brownes singing is very good. it's a hit!

[@jimmycarter9099]

Back when times were a lot simpler I had no money back then nowadays I have money but then this music was enough for me back in the 70s at my playground the Spartanburg sc. fair ya that was me back then running all over the fair grounds max the guard at the gate an Otto letting me ride the golf cart great times of my life hanging out with mike jones and junior terry life time friends still to this day

[@70sbestmusicever]

best Jackson Browne song ever, thanks for adding

[@megan_smith]

I agree and you are welcome! :)

[@peternicholson233]

not even close to his best. not bad though. Just about anything off Running On Empty beats this.

[@steveblaugh2180]

It's so perfectly structured and powerfully played and written...And I mean, from the first note to the fade-out. Jackson's vocals are so heartfelt. The use of the echoes is an especially effective touch of pure artistry that make the song truly sparkle. It's one of those "once in a career" type of tracks. Vastly underrated and under-played.

[@m.b.g.2235]

One of the times I saw Jackson Browne he played this song and he had a girl up higher than the band singing and using the tambourine. It was great

[@edcavanagh2556]

We've all had that girl at least once.

[@dennisb9459]

The same one, more than likely....

[@LordofDublin4]

Ed Cavanagh .... for me it was twice. What can I say .... I'm addicted to beautiful women.

[@jonanderson2026]

Yes...I knew her.....

[@stevemusicant70]

Those of us who were fortunate.

[@ScottAnd]

Chelle...this will always make Me think about You

[@prestonwright2026]

It's been a long time since I heard this song 40 years later still sounds wonderful

[@sherispencer9218]

This has always been one of my favorites of Jackson, his lyrics are ❤to ❤

[@user-zo6xg8bx4l]

If you're a guy and haven't experienced this, you're lucky or have lived a sheltered life. It certainly congers up memories for me.

[@garymigliacci2568]

Love, Love, Love......thank you for your awesome music.... Thank you Megan Smith great video..🥰....Thank you Katrina for being my friend...my song to you dear...

[@sunfish7021]

She was an empath with strong boundaries. I know her. I am her. 🙂🎶

[@daviddillon8143]

That girl can sing it's one of my favorite songs. Valerie was a beautiful singer

[@richoliver1356]

I know he had alot of great songs but this one really got me when it came out and it still vibrates my ❤

[@donbarclay9700]

Goosebumps...

[@danatoppert3619]

Another great song by JB for the early 80s nothing like that girl can sing 🎶

[@lolafalana6571]

These lyrics completely BLOW ME AWAY 💛💛💛

[@Dools-l3l]

There are soooo many reasons to absolutely love this song. A couple of weeks back I had my B&W's, with my old school Marantz 2215B at full output, and my neighbors threw a darn rock through my porch window to hear it better! They could have simply asked me to open the windows, but I guess they couldn't wait to enjoy this awesome tune!

[@davidjones6443]

Not to mention that guitar solo soaring in this song.

[@johnwalden2010]

David Jones....the whole band is immortals....Danny Korchtmar on guitar, Russ Kunkle on drums and the one and only Leland Sklar on bass. What a groove they laid down.

[@kenpayton5131]

This a romantic, sad, mysterious , what could have been song. That girl ( Valerie) could sing Tremendous !

[@suzygordon2331]

"stubbling into the lights of the city..." that falsetto!

[@perry801]

Great song. Got to see him live at Cow Palace back in 1980 when he was on his "Hold Out" tour. Awesome concert. One of the greatest singer-songwriters ever. Thanks for unloading. Unfortunately you got some lyrics wrong, though.

[@xpmark1]

God bless you Jackson Browne for your voice and persona.I wasn't able to give the world what you did and much as I would have loved to.

[@tomtom-pb2cs]

my favorite Jackson song

[@C.E.K.]

Again, love Kunkel's drumming on this song! With all respect i get the feeling "she"was more than just a great singer?

[@lisaowens5522]

This is one of my all time favorite driving volume up windows down thinking back thinking ahead dreaming of new stories to write songs.

[@mikesmiles1158]

you just shared your shadow, i see, nice words...singing is to each own...

[@coindude69]

So Very Underrated!!! I never tire of this song!! He's a true musical genius and one of my all time favorites!!

[@chrislukcevic7359]

Love this song anyone listening to this song in 2019 ❤❤❤❤❤

[@SuperRowdyone]

Brilliant lyrics...amazing song!!!💯

[@jklr2811]

This song really gets to my core. I was 19 when this came out...a lot of memories growing up in So. Cal. with Jackson Brown as a back ground sound track.

[@tonyfriend7413]

me to AMAS class of 1980/19 yrs old then.

[@davidjones6443]

That guitar will take you to the clouds...

[@michaelbaucom4019]

Masterpiece from a masterpiece album

[@batmanforpresident9655]

Lyrical master Jackson Browne at his best. Beautiful song.

[@johnrossini3594]

his best song

[@Fp-bh1qm]

Who is ? 2022 & still jamming it out loud and proud y'all. Alot of memories, good & bad. But all good.

[@davidchan5108]

Jackson Brown was great when I saw him in concert

[@BlueEyes-vx8sh]

I miss you every day sissy! ❤

[@lexlex2912]

great song . love the feel of the guitar player

[@johnoksys7713]

I Feel In Love With this song first time I heard it 40 years ago

[@LennoreCosta-us2xc]

Fantastic song, fantastic singer/songwriter.❤❤

[@dnabart]

she gave me back something that was missing in me...

[@MrTrapperman61]

I remembered when this song came out in 1980, i was station in California , this song just fits in with the California style of life at the time. especially cruising the Bvlds

[@diamantinadf]

🌹🌷grazie amore!🍎🍎

[@sofiasquarzoni1866]

Luna Jess hai capito che foto mi piace, eh!😘🌷

[@diamantinadf]

Stefano Verona 😍si! Amore ❤️❤️🤗

[@diamantinadf]

h v ❤️❤️🚂🌷🌹😢😔🔥

[@diamantinadf]

h v perché mi hai abbandonata?😔😢e questo?❤️❤️????😔🌹

[@charlesmann5516]

Just another reason to listen to Jackson Brown....

[@cathysteele2663]

His lyrics 💙💙💙

[@luisfesomavillaollauri8351]

The words are awesome 🎸🌌🌎

[@davidc3857]

I miss you dearly Eve, please come home! Life isn't the same without you to share it with me.... 💕

[@ontnurse2]

awe

[@c.s.mcleod7383]

David Lindley,playing his Rickenbacker lap,tuned way up to open C,playing through an overamped Dumble Overdrive. That solo should have gone on for hours!

[@victoriamcbee7260]

My favorite song

[@jamesrader3329]

This song reminds me of someone I once knew. She did exactly what this song describes a woman doing to a lost soul.

[@stevenvives7352]

Excellent song! It could have been sung about my former hcw, Nohelani

[@Ac130spectreH1]

what a great tune...love that guitar solo! ty!

[@katemccrew]

incredible.

[@TheFreedomGypsy]

"Running into the midnight with her clothes whippin' in the wind....."

[@mefly50665]

What a super song--

[@loseyourwings]

I always fell for the girls that you knew wouldn’t stick around ugh

[@mikemartinez1885]

Fantastic song.!!!! I know it's cliché.....but it's true... They don't make them like they used to. Long Live Rock & Roll.

[@stephanmt8089]

Love that song soooooo much….. Thanks for adding that!!!

[@chrishansen9357]

I love this.

[@lolafalana6571]

She was a friend to me when I needed one Wasn't for her I don't know what I would have done She gave me back something was missing in me She could have turned out to be like like almost anyone ... Almost anyone ... With the possible exception of who I wanted her to be 🎶💙🎶💙🎶💙🎶💙🎶

[@rtwice93555]

Thank you for clearing up the lyrics I have sang incorrectly as "She wasn't much good at sleeping around" for the last 30+ years.

[@juliaadams8647]

I sure wish we had "official release videos" back in the early eighties, when a three minute song had lyrics that could make a whole movie. The early days of music videos produced some real gems. Most videos today are a total waste of time.

[@nealfry7196]

“ Happy ST. Patrick’s Day{ “ Ladies “ }Around The World!!! “

[@ScottAnd]

Chelle....If You are reading this I love You

[@jaywar69]

Great... great tune!

[@Phantom1963]

🎶🎵💕💞🌺💗💖Rest peacefully Valerie Carter, you were adorable 💖💗🌺💞💕🎵🎶🎶🎵💕💞🌺💗💖

[@lynnwemrick]

a favorite song about a favorite person

[@RackItRalph]

I love you Kimberly, yes baby I fell in love with your voice. That girl can sing.

[@mikep5701]

Poetry in motion. I knew a girl just like that. Once in a Lifetime she was. ketietime

[@ccalccol]

entered Billboard Sept 20, 1980 ..reached #22

[@watchnlearn1001]

41 years later and it's still in rotation on a station where I live. Still gives me chills to hear. Like Im back in 8th grade.

[@rickillam]

Love this song. Thank you for posting Megan :)

[@rodneyhood2269]

I think almost every guy has had a girl like that pass through their life.

[@SassyLaughlin13]

THE GREATEST SONG EVER

[@Meehowski]

Epic....

[@alankennedy1897]

I loved (strong grossly over used imprecise word) this from first hearing it as a boy, yes, 1980. I never knew if it was real life or what, never thought to look it up. Didn't need to know or want to know. These comments removed some of the mystique of this song. All fine: I will always turn to it as needed. (😊)

[@lolafalana6571]

At 2:42 my fave part .. 💛✌💛✌💛✌

[@iramiyahira8301]

I love. The. Composition Of. The. Solid. Beat..mixed. With. The. Mysterious.. Lyrics..of. A. Part. Girl.part Spirit..part. Imaginary Being...but. The. Kicker Izzz..the. Being. Was a. Real. Person!!! In. This. Artists. Life!!! Unreal. But. Real!!!!

[@gerardkienstra1441]

Haven't heard in so long. Jackson Brown could paint a picture with his voice. Great tune.

[@beeonthyme5760]

In the late 80s I dated a radio DJ. I broke up with him and he dedicated this song to me the next day. Always loved the song

[@karenhurley1659]

Still stuck in my head every day , a month later. Must be some reason why. Hope it gets unstuck or I figure it out.