Jackson Browne’s ‘Hold Out’ Was Both Successful, and a Notable Stumble
Released 40 years ago today, ‘Hold Out’ took Jackson Browne to the top of the charts and bottom of critic’s lists. What happened?
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Jackson Browne’s “Lawless Avenues,” “Which Side?” + Others: Deep Cuts
Here’s a look back at a handful of modern-era Jackson Browne deep cuts, spanning his career from the late ’80s through the early ’00s.
Jackson Browne, “Shaky Town” from Running on Empty (1977): One Track Mind
Taped in Room 124 of the Edwardsville, Ill., Holiday Inn, 1977’s “Shaky Town” is one of the rawest Jackson Browne recordings – and a must-have song when traveling.
Jeff Young, keyboardist with Jackson Browne, Steely Dan + others: Something Else! Interview
Jeff Young, a regular collaborator with Jackson Browne, Donald Fagen and Steely Dan, joins Preston Frazier ahead of a solo album release party to be held in Los Angeles.
Nick DeRiso’s Best of 2014 (Rock + Roots): David Crosby, John Oates, Lloyd Cole
David Crosby, John Oates, Robert Plant, Lloyd Cole and Jackson Browne are among those on Nick DeRiso’s Best of 2014 list for rock and roots albums.
Jackson Browne – ‘Standing in the Breach’ (2014)
Jackson Browne’s ‘Standing in the Breach’ is as layered as it is honest, as reflective as it is determined.
Jackson Browne, “The Birds of St. Marks” from ‘Standing in the Breach’ (2014): One Track Mind
Jackson Browne explores a Byrds-ian jangle on this full-band version of a song for Nico that’s been laying around since 1970.
Social Distortion’s Jonny Two Bags – Salvation Town (2014)
You might think you know Jonny Wickersham, if you’ve followed Social Distortion. Wickersham, better known as Jonny Two Bags, joined in 2000 after the passing of Dennis Danell You May Also Like: Jonny Lang – Signs (2017) John Wetton, Jonny Greenwood, Downes Braide Association + Others: Five for the RoadRead More
One Track Mind: Don Henley with Blind Pilot, “These Days” from Looking Into You: A Tribute To Jackson Browne (2014)
What with the semi-permanent scowl that’s plastered on Don Henley’s face these days (ask Frank Ocean! Or better yet, ask Okkervil River!), it’s easy to forget just how resonant his voice can be. “These Days,” a track written by a teenaged Jackson Browne and featured on a forthcoming double-album tributeRead More
Almost Hits: Jackson Browne, “In the Shape of a Heart” from Lives in the Balance (1986)
Jackson Browne’s 1986 single “In the Shape of a Heart” was a big hit in certain circles. It went to No. 10 on the adult contemporary chart, but rose to only No. 70 on the Billboard Hot 100. You May Also Like: Jackson Browne, “Shaky Town” from Running on EmptyRead More
