Watkins Family Hour - "The Late Show" (Ft. Jackson Browne)

[@cowsongs]

I have practically grown up with this song for 50 years. I hear it rearranged like this and I think it's the best dang thing since indoor plumbing. She gives this a softer feminine telling of a pretty heart-wrenching set of lyrics. Consider a phrase like, "Maybe people only ask you how you're doing, 'cause that's easier than letting on how little they could care". Those hit like a cold bucket of ice water to the face when Jackson sings it. When she sings it, it is more mournful and sad, but no less truthful. Loved hearing this.

[@patriotbard]

THE most perfectly done version of this great song ever done! And done live with JB on harmonies. MAJESTIC!

[@keithwatt2889]

This song has always been one of my favorites from Jackson's classic "Late for the Sky" album. Having him add guitar and backup vocals to Sara's cover just shows how much he loves music and helping and mentoring other musicians. I believe Sara sang backup on one of Jackson's tours a few years ago, great way to circle back. Nicely done all around.

[@laurapeltier1913]

Sarah, you have a beautiful voice. It is like honey. I love listening to you and all of the others that joined in made this sweet song.

[@kmckenna287]

The album "Late for the Sky" changed my life. This version of the Late Show is awesome - I think Sara's voice makes this amazing song accessible to many that might not have heard it - especially women. I never thought of it as a song that should be sung by a woman - but it sounds amazing. This should be widely shared. I didn't even know it existed - I just found it accidentally. Amazing stuff.

[@esextonags]

I love Sara’s voice. It made cry first thing this morning. It was a good cleansing one. “Leave it at the curb and well just roll away.”

[@mjsps51]

Jackson, do you realize what you’ve done? 💓 thank you. Beautifully done here.

[@colleenbonniwell4226]

❤️

[@patriotbard]

Perfect comment! Its a very special version of a great great song! Milked to its essence!

[@gloriaspratt2002]

What a beautiful song. This rendition of it was fabulous. Those singers really honored his song. Thanks

[@marymckim4822]

Jackson Browne people are always so full of love and sweet happiness in the moment of the song. Thank you all.

[@constancelena]

Jackson Browne is soo talented musically ❤️

[@120beers]

She's so good she made me tear up a little.

[@frgfish]

It's been 50 years since the release of this song/album - I can't begin to count the number of times I've heard this song since the first time - and this might be the best version ever. How gracious of Jackson to "allow" Sarah to sing lead while he and Sean sing background. I am so grateful that I lived through these past decades to have been blessed to experience the amazing artistry of Jackson Browne. I hope to see him live one more time - before one of us is no longer able to be there. Thanks for the memories of a life time. Be well everyone - God Bless

[@owlwizeornot]

This is an amazing performance. Sara's voice is superb.

[@paulscott94]

I know this song so well so long yet here it is reborn anew, like the first time

[@marcellalafond2157]

What a beautiful song and beautiful combination of voices. ⚘️

[@abrahamturany9962]

Mr. Browne is such a gracious, class act, he does harmony vocals on a masterpiece he wrote!

[@jameswack1823]

Wow! Just WOW!... Jackson's lyrics given new life decades after they were written. AND, he's still there to add the the performance captured for the AGES thanks to the Internet. 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@lpndeadhead1961]

Wow. Anything other than Wow I can't think of so Wow. I'm completely blown away.

[@rex8958]

From one of the greatest albums of all time, absolute poet

[@michaelellis2676]

I’ve heard Sara sing a lot of songs over the years. That may be the best!

[@elizabethhinkle4429]

Beautiful!

[@riobravomultimedia4104]

Damn I love that woman’s voice…

[@danholabaugh6299]

Not enough hearts to heart this one enough ♥♥♥

[@jeffhodge7333]

Thank you. This is perfect. Let's all go back to 1973.

[@a.wilcox5690]

Don’t get tired of hearing this song sung this way by these folks. I may have to return to listen again and again.

[@rileyhoffman6629]

Exquisite. Heartful and human. Thank you. Maybe homo sapiens doesn't completely deserve extinction after all.

[@charleswatkins6402]

Great Jackson song, Watkins rule!

[@emagles1979]

I'm going to bed with a huge smile in my face and in my heart. Thank you guys for this beautiful rendition! ❤️

[@leeflanders3107]

A NEW ADDITION TO MY FAVORITES......

[@ewassmer1]

This is so special..............so good.

[@walterbsprinks]

Wonderful tune true lyrics beautiful vocals too!🎉

[@javiergonzalezgraf3036]

Ahhhhh so niiiiice

[@tacknrollmusicdiary4610]

beautiful❤ tears came out😢

[@gonzoexpress9885]

Bloody amazing rendition . . . WOW!!!

[@kathleenbutton6599]

Going to see them this weekend at a beautiful new venue in my hometown. I wonder if they’ll perform this one. I can only dream that Jackson might make a surprise appearance💕

[@jacksonbrowne2389]

Hello Kathleen , if you are receiving this message it means you are a true fan and I want to say a big thanks for your love and support towards me and my career all through the years of my life, sending love to you and yours.

[@najmu49]

@@jacksonbrowne2389 Hello from England to a one who over 40 years have brought such stirring music to gladden our hearts and souls. And this in times of joy or sorrow. Best wishes to you, your loved ones and the all the musicians you work with. God bless

[@jerrychetty2524]

@@jacksonbrowne2389 hi Jackson thanks for the music since I discovered you more than 30 years ago and will treasure watching you live in concert in Johannesburg South Africa in 1999

[@davidwebster3107]

Another Hi from the U.K. Thank you Jackson for your songs for the ages. Come and see us soon. Let creation reveal its secrets by and by…❤

[@jacksonbrowne2389]

@@jerrychetty2524I am humbled, you seem to be a true fan and I would like to connect with you better

[@vicgallagher6799]

Amazingly good. Y’all knocked it outside of the park! Only thing missing was the car door slams and motor sounds from the original.

[@jangguthatta]

Wow brilliant

[@paulelliott3220]

Magical

[@678tucker]

They never cease to amaze me..

[@patrickpankratz8738]

What a beautiful rendition!!

[@thomthom5486]

Been a Watkins fan for some time. So good, and how cool to perform with such a legend as Browne. Thank you for posting.

[@rochellecaffee1417]

The MAN speaks and lives TRUTH. But he was given a “helper” and she is there to let the blow be softened.

[@danieljulian4676]

So lovely, with the harmonies. Perhaps my favorite from the original album recording by Browne. Hidden treasure! I always liked the slamming of the car door at the end of the original, heading off to the place where the road and the sky collide.

[@dannysollecito4909]

loved every second of this. beautiful work and beautiful song.

[@a.wilcox5690]

Wow!

[@jeffsurtees847]

Uh huh. Beautiful.

[@stevelimb7042]

Amazing

[@douglashenderson5614]

Hey she touches my heart with that voice

[@Larkpine]

Absolutely magnificent 👌 👏

[@johnquinn6442]

Really beautiful

[@tomkenyon3721]

Wonderful.

[@carmelamcmahon7497]

So beautiful Thank you.

[@lisamalone5219]

🥰 I Love this...❤

[@AlessandroCederle]

Simply fantastic 😊

[@antonyalumkal1526]

Probably my favorite track on the album. Love this.

[@carolyngartner6865]

Exquisite!

[@douglashenderson5614]

Ty you for such a sweet voice

[@burchkinsolving489]

Very nice. Thank you.

[@capodweller]

I saw The Watkins Family Hour at Largo about 3 years ago. Jackson was their guest and sat in for half the show. The Largo is so intimate that you almost feel like you are somebody's house hangin' out gor the evening. A fun night with family and friends.

[@colleenbonniwell4226]

dream on

[@erock2229]

This instantly put a smile on my face. 3 of my all time favorites performing an incredible song off a classic album.

[@leighsteed3749]

Enjoyed this so much

[@bendummitt888]

Pure class.

[@davismillard3822]

So so damn good!!! Great trio. Jackson Browne it’s still making some of the best, authentic music. He’s just excellent. Thanks for posting this!

[@people4peace999]

Thank you so much...exquisite 💓

[@Madmanmarque]

That was beautiful!

[@RickarooCarew]

beautiful ❤️ mil gracias por la música muy bella 🙏 hermanos y hermana.. mil gracias ❤️

[@colleenbonniwell4226]

🌹

[@colleenbonniwell4226]

🌹🌹🌹

[@weed6612]

😢😂😢😂😢😂

[@Sonic_Rebellion]

Took all the soul and honesty from the original and made it sound like a Hallmark Channel movie…

[@julianaalcantara3595]

Sinceramente.....

[@bubbathebulldog]

“That Girl Can’t Sing”.

[@tuneyouup]

Bubbles wrapped in bubbles 🫧 with butter milk 🥛