Jackson Browne, is, quietly, probably, the best American singer songwriter of all time.

Who makes music of such beauty anymore? Makes me feel grateful to have grown up in the 70s.

My God. Bonnie's soaring melody touches the Angels. And then there's the understated beauty of Jackson Browne's harmonies. Simply exquisite.

Infinite gratitude to this two amazing artists - Jackson giving Bonnie the spotlight to his beautiful song is priceless. I am forever blessed to have grown up in the 70’s - the best music of my generation.

This song was written by Jackson Browne when in his early 20s. Bonnie is incredible and this version is beautiful, but even though he wrote this song, it's wonderful how Jackson just takes a back seat to Bonnie and does harmonies, though it's HIS song. To me, that's an artist with integrity. And his songwriting is genius.

It’s been 45 + years and I still can’t stop listening to him. No other songwriter captures feelings better than JB.

This seventy year old listens to this music and the tears just seem to come. Thank you JB.

Bonnie is such a gifted artist. And to hear Jackson's amazing guitar work and brilliant harmonies with her makes this a perfect performance!

Two of the best in their prime. Nobody is that good anymore. That performance is an all-time great.

As a Boomer looking back I am so grateful that the music of the 50’s, 60’s, 70’s defined my world!

IM,69 YRS OLD TODAY, AND I CANT HELP THE TEARS THAT CLOUD THESE EYES LISTENING TO MY YOUTH ALL OVER. LOVE JACKSON BROWNE TODAY AS MUCH AS 50 YRS AGO. BONNIE RAITT STILL MAKES ME MELT, AND THE TWO OF THEM TOGETHER IS MESMERIZING. WISH THERE WAS A WAY TO LET THEM KNOW HOW THEY TRULY HAVE ENRICHED MY LIFE ALL THIS TIME AND I HOPE FOR MANY YEARS TO COME.

Shows Jackson also knows the power of harmony skillfully delivered.

These two should have done more together - what a beautiful rendition of Jackson’s poignant song!

There is simply nothing better than watching musicians at the top of their game, making what's incredibly difficult seem effortless. I absolutely love both of these people for what they have given over the years. Beautiful!

These two together... treasure.

I covered this song in my younger days. It is still one of the most beautiful, saddest songs I know. This is one of the top two performances of it that I have heard in some 50 years. Thank you Jackson, for enduring beauty.

Bonnie Raitt captures the frailty of men better than anyone.

This is why the 1970's were such a blessed time for music. No other decade produced as many incredible genres for people to enjoy. This kind of songwriting more or less passed with the decade. It's not just because I grew up with it, it really in many was was the peak in American music all around.

This is one of the best things I've ever heard. Seriously.

THIS is what the internet CAN be. Jackson Browne...& Bonnie Raitt.

Moves me to tears over all the years. Two Legends

i’ve played this song over and over again and never get tired of it. beautiful lyrics and music

Just love this. My Jackson ... my Bonnie. True legends. And the song is glorious.

I can count on one hand the number of songs that bring tears to my eyes.........this is one.

Jackson Browne a legend

I think he's one of America's best song writers. Love you, Jackson Browne.

I never get tired of this. These 2 together are extra special❤️

Bonnie and Clyde are awesome!

I grew up in the 70s. I graduated in 1982, and wrote my senior term paper on Jackson Brown. His music, lyrics. Got an A. Saw him in NYC, celebrating his 60th birthday.

Ya, this one brings a tear or two...and Bonnie's voice (just like her Papa-real strong and full), does such justice to the words Jackson wrote. I love her so much

What a gift to get to see and hear these two greats perform together! Wow...

There is such a profound melancholy in this songbook that JB wrote and BR so often sang. The memories bring me to tears

That is true artistry by two people who are truly touched by this great song, and by each other’s passion for it. I love these two.

I’ll never forget the first time I heard this so beautiful so sad a masterpiece

God. What a heartbreaking song.

one of the saddest breakup songs ever. the glances exchanged between the two old friends at the end are priceless.

I'm married now some 42 years to my wonderful wife. Our first date was seeing Jackson Browne at the Felt Forum in NYC. Since that night we've been to see him 15 times. I first saw Bonnie Raitt perform at Carnegie Hall as the opening act of an amazing triple Bill; Bonnie back in the days when Freebo played bass for her, and John Hall was on lead guitar that night. He stayed on for the 2nd band, which was Orleans! The headliner was Jackson Browne! I've been a professional musician for 58 years now. I play guitar, bass, keyboards, drums, and sing and write and record my own songs, playing and singing all the parts myself. So i think I'm qualified to say the following; I have never heard a more perfect performance of a perfect song by two of the most exquisite artists of our time! The subtle changes in the lyrics from Jacksons' version, the unusual harmonies added by Jackson, his gracious ability to surrender his masterful choice of words to her and add additional guitar parts in just the right places, all reveal the artistry these two obviously great friends bring to the table. Thank you for this shining example of what music can be at it's best. I have been and continue to be in awe of you both. And best of all, we're all still alive & well, and still performing! 💓

I first saw Jackson Browne in early 1974......his Opening Act was Bonnie Raitt!!! It was a great concert!

One of favorite Jackson Browne songs and Bonnie does so PROUD

You know there are some performances that you can listen to over and over. Intensity and honesty trump slick production and great audio quality every time. Every time. Thank you jack thank you Bonnie for filling so many of the empty spaces in my life.

Good Lord, this song makes me ugly cry and sling snot. Heart breakingly beautiful. Love these two so much!

I had the pleasure of seeing both these artists multiple time and saw them do this song together twice.

Wow, what a find! I'm proud to say Bonnie and I went to the same super small High School in upstate NY. Unfortunately she graduated 10 years before I got there. Jackson Browne is one of my all times favs. Would love to have seen him and Joni Mitchell play together.

I absolutely have chills --- tears and chills --- I cannot even speak

the 70's. ahhhhhh, I was in love with this guy.............what a troubadour

Been so fortunate to see her about dozen times always so deeply personal in her Music Best Example Nick of time Song and Album

Fron Jackson Browne ‘s 1st Asylum Album. Thank-you ALL contributors. From 1971 to 2020. “To infinity & beyond !🇺🇸🚀🎼🎸🎻🎹🎤🥁Suddenly, ..

I’ve cried more tears over Bonnie Raitt songs than any other.

Best Friends.....Beautiful Duet....Jackson's song

What a tender, moving, lovely song. Perfect duet.

Love them both 💖

Goosebumps and tears...so hauntingly beautiful

I grew up when Jackson Browne ruled the FM airwaves, but I learned of this incredible song from the album "Paper Airplane" by Alison Krauss. She does a beautiful, heartwrenching version. ❤

"There's a train every day, leaving either way, there's a world, you know, there's a way to go..." Always struck me as a song to be sung at Commencement celebrations...an Opening Farewell.

This is one of my favorite top ten songs of all time. I’ve followed Jackson and Bonnie since the 70’s and their music brings me back to my younger days when anything was possible. I lived this song along with many others of JB’s. Thank you Jackson for bringing me incredible joy through your music.

this song literally brings me to my knees. weeping.

So beautiful. I’m glad I found this

I got to see them at Universal Amphitheater in 1977. Great performers, great concert!!! How lucky all for all who grew up with the music of the 60's and 70's. Makes me ache for the loss of that connection.

This rendition is so beautiful! I saw them at Red Rocks together with David Lindley and someone for the life of me I can’t remember. It was a magical!

Cry every time I hear this song. So beautiful.

It just doesn't get ANY BETTER!!

Jackson Browne the best of the best

Good grief! How many times am I going to watch this? Lovely harmony, such a sad harmonica; just beautiful.

This gives me chills. A relationship full of ambivalence can be such a painful place to be. The emotions are so brilliantly captured here.

Can listen to this over and over!

so sweet. they look at each other with love, appreciation and wonder.

Much appreciation for both Bonnie Raitt and Jackson Browne.

Gives me the shivers.

Tears my heart out every time. Saw this live and cried the whole time. Pure magic.

One of the most beautiful songs ever written. Extra fine with Bonnie and Jackson together.

can't get any better that that!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Classic. Can't get much better than this folks.

Baby stands before an open window Looking so far away He can almost feel the southern winds blow Gently touching his restless day He turns from his window to me Sad smile his apology Sad eyes reaching to the door Daylight loses to another evening Still he spares me the words goodbye Sits alone beside me fighting his feelings Struggles to speak but in the end can only cry Suddenly it's so hard to find The sound of the words to speak his troubled mind So I'm offering these to him as if to be kind There's a train everyday leaving either way There's a world you know There's a way to go I'll soon be leavin', it's just as well This is my opening farewell A child's drawings is left there on the table And a woman's silk is lying on the floor I would keep them here if I were able To lock you safe behind this open door Suddenly it's so clear to me That I'd asked you to see what you may never see Now my kind words find their way back to me There's a train everyday leaving either way There's a world you know Got a way to go I'll soon be leavin' it's just as well This is my opening farewell This is my opening farewell ♡♡♡

Stellar my friends. Pure brilliance!!!

Pretty song. I had to look it up.

This is another case where I wish I could give two thumbs up.

Two musical greats together on one stage...so good.

Two of my favorite singers and one of my favorite songs. I must be in heaven.

My two favorites vocalists and guitar players. Brilliant song. Classic all around. This is when music was music.

Love this!! Jackson Browne and Bonnie Raitt -- can't get any better than that!

It's gotta' be gratification for a song writer so get to sing something with someone who understands it so well. Great posting for all of us to see and share.

Folks, this is a gift to we mere mortals

Favorite version ever. Bonnie's interpretation is pirch perfect. The change of gender is wonderful. And Jackson sings so beautifully in support.

Love Jackson's lyrics and Bonnie's voice....simply the best...those two!!!!

This song is song perfectly by them as they express the song. Love when her and Jackson Browne do duets. She will walk u through the scenes in her song and that what I love about her. It like watching a movies as the song unfolds. Love u Mz. Bonnie Raitt & Jackson Browne.

From the first J.B album I bought circa '72.. JUST BEAUTIFUL !!!!

Back when I was a teen in the 70's, liked "my music" but was obsessed with old movies of the 30's and 40's and the big bands and American songbook. I was thrilled when Linda Ronstadt entered her Nelson Riddle phase. Found my way to a movie theater last September to see the documentary on her life, and since then, thanks to KZfaq and Alexa, have been revisiting old acquaintances and making them good friends. Enjoying it all, but this ...this...Bonnie Raitt and Jackson Browne, acoustic guitars and a melancholy melody, well, for me, it's the singer-songwriter equivalent of watching Astaire and Rogers trip the light fantastic. Thank you so much for posting.

This is maybe my all-Time Jackson song, final song on "Soak bag , keep WET", 1969 when Jackson was seventeen eighteen years old , song writin' goodness...

Love this song..breaks my heart

💜✅love them both 🎉❤perfect poetry and passion

I can never get enough of this, simply beautiful ❤

I think it goes without saying that this is musical genius. It is inspiring.

💞💕love these two artists❣❣💓💔 Absolutely brilliant!! they look /sound like they are in heaven❣

Such a beautiful way to say " moving on" with a smile and warmer kiss on the forehead.

Very, very beautiful. ❤

What can you say about two of the best performers in the business. I just love listening to them singing together , they do it so very easily. Keep up the great work both of you.

I saw this concert in 1973 I believe in the old Boston Gardens. On a VERY snowy winter night my friends and I took off and drove the 150 miles to Boston in an old 60's something VW bug. NO HEAT, but the Grand Marnier kept us from freezing on the way down, the glow of this great concert kept us alive on the way back to the mt's of New Hampshire. Sweet memories

Goosebumps dang

BEAUTIFUL!!!!

Jackson & Warren, the soundtrack of my 1970s. And what a beautiful version this is.