Browne was born in Heidelberg, Germany, where American serviceman father was stationed. Browne moved to the Highland Park district of Los Angeles, California at an early age and soon began singing folk music locally. In 1966, his major career began as a part of The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band.
Often mixing catchy melodies with reflective, moody, and sometimes melancholic lyrics, some of his most popular hit singles include "Doctor My Eyes", "Running on Empty", and "Somebody's Baby". Considered a precociously-talented songwriter by many peers, Browne's solo career got its legs when he signed a publishing contract with Nina Music. His work have been performed by several artists such as Bonnie Raitt, Joan Baez, Larry Norman, Linda Ronstadt, Nico, and Tom Rush, among many others.
After moving to Greenwich Village, New York, Browne worked, for a brief period, in Tim Buckley's back-up band and on Nico's Chelsea Girl. This album includes two of Jackson's songs and the pair were reputedly lovers for awhile. After leaving New York City, Browne formed a folk band with Ned Doheny and Jack Wilce.
In 1971, Browne signed with Asylum Records and released Jackson Browne (1972), which included "Doctor My Eyes", a major hit and later coverec by the Jackson Five . He didn't sustain pop success, though, and his next album, For Everyman (1973), while considered of high quality, was a commercial failure.
Late for the Sky (1974) established a significant audience for Browne, and fans and critics often consider this Browne's best album. Highlights include the searching title song, the elegiac "For a Dancer" and apocalyptic "Before the Deluge", the pure arrangements featuring David Lindley's evocative violin and guitar playing, and the Magritte-inspired cover. The title track was also featured in Martin Scorsese's film, Taxi Driver.
Browne released his breakthrough album, The Pretender (1976) soon after the suicide of his wife, Phyllis. Featuring livelier production by Jon Landau, the title song is a vividly described account of trying to maintain one's ideals in the struggle against the realities of day-to-day life.
During this time, Browne produced and played on Warren Zevon's first two Asylum albums.
Browne began recording his next LP while on tour, and Running on Empty (1977) became his biggest commercial success. Breaking the usual conventions for a live album, it was truly made on the road, including tracks recorded on buses and in hotel rooms, with none of the songs having appeared on any of his prior albums. Running on Empty contains many renowned songs, such as the propulsive title track (Browne's biggest hit single), "The Road", "Rosie", and "The Load-Out/Stay" (Browne's affectionate and knowing send-off to his concert audiences).
In 1979, Browne was a founding member of Musicians United for Safe Energy.
Browne achieved less critical acclaim with Hold Out (1980), although it was commercially successful--his only number 1 record, and with his hit single "Somebody's Baby" from the Fast Times at Ridgemont High soundtrack. Lawyers in Love followed in 1983 and contained hints of a more political focus, especially in the mysteriously satirical title track.
Political protest came out full force in Lives in the Balance (1986), an overt condemnation of Reaganism and American policy in Central America. Flavored with new instrumental textures, it was a huge success with Browne fans, though not with mainstream audiences. World in Motion (1989) was even more politically-oriented and polarizing. Browne frequently played for causes he believed in, including Amnesty International (making several appearances on the 1986 A Conspiracy of Hope Tour), Farm Aid, and the Christic Institute.
After four years of silence and a break-up with his girlfriend, actress Daryl Hannah, Browne returned with I'm Alive, a critically acclaimed album with a more personal perspective that sold respectably, the title track being a modest radio hit. Looking East (1996) was released soon after, but was not as successful critically or commercially. The Naked Ride Home was released in 2002. On 11 May 2003, Jackson Browne made a celebrity guest star debut on the FOX series The Simpsons.
As a whole, Browne's work is marked by compelling melodies, simple, honest, and insightful lyrics, and a flair for composition rarely seen in the world of rock and roll. He is often referred to as "a thinking man's rock star."
Browne was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2004. He also participated in the Vote for Change tour in October 2004, playing a series of concerts in American swing states. These concerts were organized by MoveOn.org with the general goal of mobilizing people to vote in that year's Presidential campaign. Browne's appearances were joint performances with Bonnie Raitt and Keb' Mo', and in one instance with Bruce Springsteen. Three of Browne's albums were selected by Rolling Stone magazine as among its choices for the 500 best albums of all time.
Browne released "Solo Acoustic, Vol. 1"in 2005 and "Solo Acoustic, Vol. 2" in 2008, both on Inside Recordings. The "Vol. 1" album consists of live recordings of eleven previously released tracks and "The Birds of St. Marks," a song that does not appear on any of Browne's studio albums. The "Vol. 2" album contains roughly the same mix of twelve songs (popular hits vs. deep cuts). Interestingly, both albums also contain separately tracked "intros" to some songs, giving a brief glimpse of the intimacy between artist and audience at the shows where the songs were recorded.
"No one gives a shit but Jackson Browne." - Randy Newman in "A Piece Of The Pie"
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Everywhere I Go
Jackson Browne Lyrics
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When we're apart I can hear you there
I hear your heart beating everywhere
Everywhere I go
People say that I must be in love
The way I forget what we're speaking of
The way I stand there smiling straight ahead
I hear your heart beating everywhere
When we're apart I can close my eyes and hear you there
I hear your heart beating everywhere
Everywhere I go
In the middle of the football game
At the beach in the pouring rain
Standing on a hillside staring at the sun
People hurry by the unfortunate one
With the faraway eyes and the mystery smile
Moving my body in a ragamuffin style
I can't sit down when I hear it start
I hear your heart everywhere I go
People say that I must be a fool
Cause when I'm near you I cannot be cool
I don't quite make sense when I talk to you
And when you smile I forget everything I knew
I hear your heart beating everywhere
When we're apart I can close my eyes and hear you there
I hear your heart beating everywhere
Everywhere I go
Standing in the market where I buy my bread
With a hunger in my belly and a rhythm in my head
Looking all around for something good to eat
Between the butter and the beans and the mops and the meat
Coffee from the mountain, honey from the bee
Nothing tastes as good as you taste to me
Rocking in the aisle to my inside song
People staring at me think I got a Walkman on
I hear your heart beating everywhere
I hear your heart
I hear your heart beating everywhere
I hear your heart
Beating everywhere I go
The lyrics to Jackson Browne's song Everywhere I Go convey the feeling of being constantly connected to someone you love, even when they are not physically present. The repeated line "I hear your heart beating everywhere" emphasizes the idea that the person is always in their thoughts and emotions. The second verse describes how this connection affects the singer's behavior, making them appear absent-minded and distracted. Despite these outward signs, the singer's inward experience is filled with the other person's presence.
The third verse changes the setting to a football game, a beach, and a hillside, suggesting that the connection extends beyond specific places and times. The reference to the "unfortunate one" suggests that the singer sees the world differently than others and may even feel a sense of isolation. However, the music and lyrics bring them back to their connection with their loved one. The final verse takes place in a market, where the singer's hunger and rhythm are metaphorically connected to their desire for their loved one. The imagery of coffee and honey emphasizes the sensory experience of the relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
I hear your heart beating everywhere
I feel your presence and love everywhere I go
When we're apart I can hear you there
Even when we're physically apart, your love and heart are with me
Everywhere I go
No matter where I am, I feel your love surrounding me
People say that I must be in love
Others notice how much I care for you and recognize it as love
The way I forget what we're speaking of
In your presence, everything else fades away and my focus is solely on you
The way I stand there smiling straight ahead
I am filled with joy and happiness just by being with you
And walk away without hearing a word they said
Others' words cannot distract me from the love I have for you
In the middle of the football game
Even in loud and crowded places, I still feel your love
At the beach in the pouring rain
Through all types of weather, I still feel your love
Standing on a hillside staring at the sun
Even in moments of beauty and awe, your love is still present
People hurry by the unfortunate one
Others may be too busy and distracted to notice the beauty of our love
With the faraway eyes and the mystery smile
Our love is unique and special, and others may not understand it
Moving my body in a ragamuffin style
I dance and move to the rhythm of our love
I can't sit down when I hear it start
The feeling of your love makes me want to move and dance
People say that I must be a fool
Others may think I am foolish for being so in love with you
Cause when I'm near you I cannot be cool
Your love makes me feel passionate and emotional, not composed and cool
I don't quite make sense when I talk to you
My words may not always make complete sense, because my love for you transcends logic
And when you smile I forget everything I knew
Your smile has the power to wipe away all other thoughts and concerns
Standing in the market where I buy my bread
Even in mundane moments, I still feel your love
With a hunger in my belly and a rhythm in my head
I am physically and emotionally hungry for your love
Looking all around for something good to eat
Even in search of material things, I am ultimately searching for the goodness that comes with your love
Between the butter and the beans and the mops and the meat
Amidst the mundane and practical things in life, your love is still present
Coffee from the mountain, honey from the bee
Even things that are inherently pleasant, like coffee and honey, cannot match the sweetness of your love
Nothing tastes as good as you taste to me
Your love is the most satisfying and fulfilling thing in my life
Rocking in the aisle to my inside song
Even in public places, I dance to the rhythm of my love for you
People staring at me think I got a Walkman on
Others may not understand that the source of my joy and rhythm is my love for you
Lyrics © DistroKid, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CLEVELAND BROWNE, WYCLIFFE JOHNSON, C SMITH, R STEPHENSON
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