Jackson Browne (born December 9, 1948) is an American singer-songwriter who rose to prominence in the early 1970s with introspective, literate songs and a distinctive West Coast sound. Key albums include Jackson Browne (1972), For Everyman (1973), Late for the Sky (1974) and Running on Empty (1977).

Born in Heidelberg, Germany and raised in Los Angeles; prominent 1970s singer-songwriter; frequent collaborator David Lindley; founder of Musicians United for Safe Energy (MUSE).

DeBaser's reviews emphasize Jackson Browne's melancholic, literate songwriting and the classic West Coast sound of his 1970s albums. Late for the Sky, For Everyman and Running on Empty are repeatedly praised. Solo acoustic performances are noted for their intimacy and emotional power. Later, more commercial efforts (e.g. Lawyers in Love) receive mixed reactions.

For:Fans of 1970s singer-songwriters, folk-rock and West Coast acoustic music

 that "sad smile" that prevails in his songs.

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 "Late for the Sky" is a journey through suffering, and Jackson asks us to follow him, to accompany him on this descent into the abysses of existential torment.

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 The Californian lad is at the peak of his creativity and personal success.

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 An acoustic live performance like none heard in a long time, a pearl of rare beauty.

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 In the end, "Lawyers In Love" does not have great ambitions, less beautiful and interesting than "Hold Out".

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