Jackson Browne (born Clyde Jackson Browne; October 9, 1948) is an American … Read Full Bio ↴Jackson Browne (born Clyde Jackson Browne; October 9, 1948) is an American singer and songwriter. First coming to prominence in the 70s, the rock musician has had a long career and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2004.

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"

Website: www.jacksonbrowne.com

Never Stop
Jackson Browne Lyrics

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And I remember how you helped me, baby
And all the times you had my back
And how you wrapped me in your sweetness
And held my eyes with your eyes
When my train was off the track
Now I've got some things that I want to do
And I want to do them with you
If you'll just stand by me, and don't look back

And never stop coming up with all of that love for me
Never stop coming with your faith in what a love can be
Never stop coming up with all of that love
Keep on rising above
And never stop coming up on the world love wants to see

And the world has been showing you how
It's no place for your tender heart now
In a world that keeps turning you down
Only the heart knows where the strength can be found

Never stop coming up with all of that love for me
Never stop coming with your faith in what a love can be
Never stop coming up with all of that love
Keep on rising above
And never stop coming up on the world love wants to see

Remember when you look into my eyes
I'm the one who took you by surprise
The time has come and gone and come back 'round again
And I'm still here to take you by surprise my friend

Show me your eyes, tell me again
Where you want to go

Now the night is glowing beneath your skin
And when you smile I'm the richest man I know

Overall Meaning

The song "Never Stop" by Jackson Browne is a love song that expresses gratitude towards the unwavering love and support of a partner. The lyrics describe the journey of the couple, their struggles, and the choices they made, but also how they remained together throughout everything. The singer acknowledges the dreams his partner had in the past and how some things will never be the same. However, he values and appreciates her for being there for him, for supporting him and having his back all the time. The song portrays the purity of love and how true love can overcome any obstacles. The singer asks his partner to continue with the same level of love and faith in their relationship and never stop rising above the world’s negativities.

The lyrics contain powerful imagery and emotions. The lines "And how you wrapped me in your sweetness/And held my eyes with your eyes/When my train was off the track" show how the partner provided comfort in a time of need. The repetition of the phrase "Never stop coming up with all of that love for me" reinforces the importance of consistency in a relationship. The song also conveys the idea of hope, as the singer believes that love can survive and thrive despite the harsh realities of the world.

Overall, "Never Stop" is a heartfelt tribute to a partner that has been a constant source of support and love. The song's message is clear – true love is enduring and can conquer any obstacle.

Line by Line Meaning

There are times when I see you, baby Looking back the way we came Through some hard places, choices we made You never held me to blame But you had some dreams when you were a girl Some ideas about the world And you see how some things will never be the same (And how some things never change)
Sometimes, I gaze at you, dear. Reflecting on the journey we’ve taken. We’ve gone through difficulties and made hard choices, but you never put the blame on me. When you were young, you had big dreams and ideas about how the world works, and you realize that some things will never be the same or change, which is how life functions.

And never stop coming up with all of that love for me Never stop coming with your faith in what a love can be Never stop coming up with all of that love Keep on rising above And never stop coming up on the world love wants to see
Please keep showering me with immense love, never stopping. Keep inspiring me with your unwavering view of what love can be. Never stop showering me with your love, and always keep on striving to be better. And keep changing the world, showing it what love should look like.

And the world has been showing you how It's no place for your tender heart now In a world that keeps turning you down Only the heart knows where the strength can be found
You have learned that the world is not the friendliest place for sensitive people like you. The world keeps disappointing you, showing you only rejection. However, only your kind heart can guide you to find the strength you need to move forward.

Remember when you look into my eyes I'm the one who took you by surprise The time has come and gone and come back 'round again And I'm still here to take you by surprise my friend
Please remember that I'm the one who changed your life when I came into it. Although time has passed, and we have had our ups and downs, I'm still here, eager to surprise you and make you feel loved.

Show me your eyes, tell me again Where you want to go Now the night is glowing beneath your skin And when you smile I'm the richest man I know
Please share with me your eyes and let me know your goals and dreams once again. Now, in this moment, you're glowing with excitement for the future. And when you smile, I feel like the luckiest person ever.

Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, BMG Rights Management
Written by: Jackson Browne, Jeff Young, Kevin McCormick, Mark Goldenberg, Mauricio Lewak

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