It’s September 2021 and Jackson and I are still hanging in there. Just wanted to let you know that just a few months ago this song “Late For The Sky” was placed into the Congressional Record of Important Artistic Works. Yep.
I read that. Fantastic and whatever awards he is given, are given a day too late. He always deserves more and more often. Bravo Mr. Jackson Browne. You deserve every bit of it.
For musical writers , 26 years of age for most is at their peak. This was at or near his peak in writing and for many others also. “It’s just the way it is.” This doesn’t mean that there are exceptions .
@@225marklin3 I agree that it's underrated. Just look at lists of the top songs of this genre, and it's very often left out. Many I know hadn't heard it when I first played it for them. Maybe it's a generational thing. This was released two years before I was born, so if you were in your teens or 20's you probably know it well.
Not really…this very album, ‘Late for the Sky’ is entered into and currently resides in the ‘Library of Congress’, selected by the libraries curators and the ‘distinguished members’ of the National Recording Preservation Board. This album, named by the title song ‘Late for the Sky’ was-and is-considered an extremely important work and so it resides, in perpetuity, in with the great albums ever recorded. So, no-it’s not just our imaginations. Great song, timeless album, preserved…
Whenever I get depressed on a clear night or rainy night I’ll go out for a long drive and listen to this on repeat the whole time. By time I get home I feel better Jackson Browne is the only artist who can do that for me. Been a favorite of mine since I was eighteen.
I've been listening to this song for nearly 50 years, but when I saw Jackson Browne sing it last summer it was like the first time I ever heard it. So fabulous.
'..You never knew what I loved in you I don't know what you loved in me. Maybe the picture of somebody you were hoping I might be...'My favourite lines. Quite, quite superb.
Just because you don't listen to it doesn't mean it isn't out there. Listen to Julien Baker, Jason Isbell, Laura Stevenson, Phoebe Bridgers. It goes without saying that few can approach Jackson Browne's innate talent for songwriting, but there are a handful of folks who are certainly on the threshold.
Wow, David Lindley. That guy is amazing. I've heard that he can play any instrument that has strings, even if he has never played it before. That guy is a magician.
OMG he was so Beautiful. I saw him at the Omni when I was 16 and fell in love with him. I’m now 62 and I am still in love with him!!!He could sing to me 24/7. I have seen him sooo many times in concert but I would love to see him again❤️❤️❤️❤️love me someJackson Browne!!!!
I love this song. The lyrics bring up tears for me. My husband before he passed away gave me this album and said the lyrics hit home for him and for us. Beautiful music. It brings me comfort.
I was just asked to participate in a Facebook poll to list once per day my Top 10 favorite albums. "Late For The Sky" was my first choice. "For Everyman" will be coming along soon.
Some of the greatest lyrics ever written- Now, for me some words come easy But I know that they don't mean that much Compared with the things that are said when lovers touch
You know as an old guitar player I see so much greatness these days on RU-vid. Players I always wished I was. Then I see this , and it reminds me I was Spot on! We knew what great is, and we knew how to rock! Those days can never be taken from us, and as time goes on, be proud of what we did,
It gives me such comfort to listen to this song and to all of Jackson’s music, because it shows me that I am not alone, and definitely at least one person in the world knows my heart and feelings. Oh my God. What a blessing this music is. Thank you Jackson, wherever you are. With utmost gratitude Eric Searcy
Oh man! This song rips my heart out. l really feel for the one he wrote the song for. And for him. Oh, and his voice sounds fantastic! Textured like velvet. Wow!
Brings back all of the joy and sadness of 1974 era. Our great dreams and our failures! Songs like this are not part of the culture these days. Or is it i'm just gettin' old! ...I don't think so!!
How lucky are we, to be touched by those who posess such talent, who touch our soul with their craft/collaborations… LFTS has been on heavy rotation in my life since forever…. soon to be 56
This must be one of the most underrated, underappreciated songs ever written. What perfection! I still get chills when I hear it. First heard it when watching Taxi Driver, and it moved me so much, that I had to know who sang it. How long have I been sleepin?
I love this song so much. I almost cry every time I hear "if I close my eyes and try with all my might to be the one you need." Thanks for posting this.
Hello 👋 Liss How're you doing, it's been a long journey, and I'm nothing without amazing fans like you who appreciate my musical craftiness, All love to you and yours ❤️
This album and song spans the generations. I was Born in 1990, this song speaks so strongly to me just like the older generations I’m sure. Beautiful, timeless music.
Jackson has that amazing ability to reach down into your soul and give you the words to help understand the way you feel. Simply the best lyricist ever!!!
That's the movie that showed me this song for the first time. It's funny I have listened to Jackson browne for a couple of years but I had never heard this song. Its fantastic!
Happy Birthday Jackson so glad you survived the pandemic wishing you many more trips around the sun and songs to be sung! LOVE this song 40+ years its one of the best you ever wrote!!!
Hello 👋 Rita Brown How're you doing, it's been a long journey, and I'm nothing without amazing fans like you who appreciate my musical craftiness, All love to you and yours ❤️
Saw JB in concert in the 80s. Great musician, who also knew how to work the crowd.we ran the gauntlet of reactions, from spellbound to shouting. What a wonderful experience, so blessed. All the energy you try to give away....and we received it!
So glad to see Jackson perform one of his early songs. Like so many of them, it is about his life. He was married and his wife killed herself, leaving him with a small child. I always thought that was the subject of this song, although it could be about unahppy love in general. Still, it's a personal thing for him. Listen to his music up to and including The Pretender and you'll hear his thoughts set to thoughtful tunes. He's always been one of my faves.
Ma playd this song wen daddy left her . wen she died my sister playd this . l hadn't heard this in 30 years. .as I listened I didn't know wut I was hereN WEN THE VERSE HOW LONG HAVE I BN SLEEPING. IT HIT ME HARD. I HOWLD @ CRIED . I WATCHED. MA AT HER LOWEST CRAWL THRU TO THE OTHER SIDE TALL strong Proud beautiful satisfied with her self life finally at Peace . she died 5 days b4 I got released from York penitentbeautiful ank you . for ur beautiful
+Katrina Curry Yep. You and me both. l admire you for coming out and saying that. l always felt that by admitting l ''idealised'' myself as wanting to be with him, it would show weakness. But REALLY? With words, and a face like that, it's to be expected. What l must remember is that he's a real person. l've just never seen or heard anybody so beautiful....ever. :)
+theresa42213 That's because there are none. Jackson is a very singular, signature creature. They do not come along very often...that is why they are what they are.
This is the band I saw at UCSB in 1975.....Wonderful. We were all young once....including the magnificent Mr. Dave. Seeing Jackson tonight...only 38 years later....no big deal.
I always liked this song. But now that I've been through marriage, drifting apart within a marriage, and divorce... a whole new perspective. "How long have I been sleeping?"
SAME!! I think anybody who has experienced love and then the failing of that relationship can totally relate to this song. Jackson Browne is one of the greatest song writers out there. One of my favorites for sure!
Rapper Evidence brought me here. He uses this as a sample. Before people start throwing around hate, surely it's a positive thing that it brings others to check out the artists that are being sampled and enjoy the song in full. To be honest I probably would have landed on this song out of chance due to being a fan of 'old skool' rock.
How much music from the early 70's, when I graduated high school, do I still listen to? Not much, maybe CSN&Y, but I'll listen to this guy until I'm on my deathbed... genius.
when anyone who meets me within the first 3 days they will know 3 things about me. My love for GOD, my dog Sunshine who died in 88, and my love for the greatest singer, songwriter on the planet; Jackson Browne.He goes straight for the heart and soul in his music deep...
for me some words come easy, but i know that they don't mean that much compared with the things that are said when lovers touch. how long have i been dreaming i could make it right if i close my eyes and try with all my might? jackson browne, describing the indescribable since he was 16
"How long have I been sleeping?....How long have I been drifting alone thru the night?"...i love this song...I was introduced 2 it in the movie"Taxi Driver" and have been obsessed with it ever since..I identify with every word!!!classic!
Jackson Browne. My all-time favorite singer-songwriter. I have always liked this song. Now I know I am "Late for the Sky." And I personally know that is true.
An excellent performance of one of the finest Rock songs ever written, and an astute telling of the deep grief and self-loathing that comes at the end of a relationship. Is there any better break up song you know of?
This song is part of the soundtrack my 3 year old daughter and I listen to on our bike rides by the beach. Long live JB all the way from southern Brazil.
Awake again I can't pretend And I know I'm alone And close to the end Of the feelings we've known I've never understood how someone so young could have written such an insightful, cutting song.
Hello 👋 carol How're you doing, it's been a long journey, and I'm nothing without amazing fans like you who appreciate my musical craftiness, All love to you and yours ❤️
I remember this song as a teen and playing it on my guitar. It was very intense then. Little did I understand! Now every word hits home to my soul. I am in trouble!
Hello 👋 Annie How're you doing, it's been a long journey, and I'm nothing without amazing fans like you who appreciate my musical craftiness, All love to you and yours ❤️
Touche..Mr. Browne is a most incredible musician....but his gift of putting words to music is truly and incredibly a real work of art...Not many have this gift....and my ears are graced with hearing it.....
We know what you went through Jackson and we all go through something but you kept giving us antidote after antidote and sometimes like a little child the pill with hard to swallow but you with your wisdom I've been guiding us through this mess! I think we have all the tools and our disposal! You can shed a tear for the many that are sitting in front of their darken living rooms but I think there's a lot of us who understand the situation so I think will be good this time time! And we all praying that there won't be another deluge! God bless you mr. Browne
His passion is fearce!Jackson Browne I was just a teen when I wrote these words funny it happened to me.Loving someone so hard you forgot to get your own!to be the the one you need! awsome!
