Now I wouldn’t consider myself a groupie (and that would depend on the definition of groupie)…but I’m a fan. A Large One. “Running on Empty.” The Pretender.” “Stay Just a Little Bit Longer.” “Here Come Those Tears Again. “You’re A Friend.” “Rosie.” And I can go on and on, yet…Yet, somehow, I’ve never heard this song. Shaking my head in wonder. How’s that possible?
And if you’re a purist, here’s Jackson Browne’s acoustic version of the same song (and a far superior version in my opinion) to ease you into the weekend:
↓ click for audio (Jackson Browne: Sky Blue and Black)
jackson-browne-sky-blue-and-black.mp3
Music Inspiration: Thank you gene-how. Image Source: Image Credit: Rollingstone
I’m a Jackson Browne fan too…thanks for sharing that song, David. Really nice. 🙂
Thanks Carol. Have a good weekend.
You have a great weekend as well David… 🙂
Light, sparkly snow falling, nice glass of Cabernet, and Jackson Browne….doesn’t get much better than this…..let the weekend begin!
Yes, that’s sounds about right.
Love this, thank you! I’m missing celebrating Robbie Burns tonight.. somehow this really touches on it all..
Thank you. I’m sorry to say that I didn’t know who Robbie Burns was (writer of Auld Land Syne) or that his birthdate (today 1/25) was celebrated in his honor around the world. Thanks for sharing. (http://www.kidzworld.com/article/1728-robbie-burns-day)
I’m delighted to have introduced you to the Baird himself. January 25 may never be the same again:)
No, it will not…
Love the Jackson Browne, David. Have a great weekend. 🙂
Thanks Sylvia. You too…
Lovely song, David. I love Jackson Browne as well — was this song written later on? I never heard it before either. Its lovely but full of regret, a sad song as some of the best are.
Frank, it was a track on his 1993 Album called “I’m Alive.” He actually explains the meaning of this song to him on this Youtube video: http://youtu.be/BBSOjm8S34U.
Great way to end the day. Thanks Dave.
It was Lorne, thanks.
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Exquisite, poignant, utterly smooth, Jackson Brown. Thank you David Kanigan for sharing this.
Thanks for sharing Makere…
Also a lovely way to start the day – Happy Saturday Dave.
I bet. 🙂 Thanks Mimi. You too…
“If you ever need holding, call my name and I’ll be there.” This line gets me every time. Jackson Brown, Linda Ronstadt, James Taylor—these were the friends I took with me from high school to college to keep me company. Thanks for the reminder.
Yes, that line snapped at me too Sandy Sue…and I’d forgotten who else sang those words. Thanks for the reminder back to you.
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