One of the best songs ever written.

It’s September 2021 and Jackson and I are still hanging in there. Just wanted to let you know that just a few months ago this song “Late For The Sky” was placed into the Congressional Record of Important Artistic Works. Yep.

One of the greatest most underrated songs of all time

This is one of the saddest, most beautifully heartfelt break-up songs ever written.

Absolute masterpiece composed when he was 25

Break my heart, David Lindley. Rest in Peace.

"You never knew what I loved in you I don't know what you loved in me Maybe the picture of somebody you were hoping I might be" goddamn

Whenever I get depressed on a clear night or rainy night I’ll go out for a long drive and listen to this on repeat the whole time. By time I get home I feel better Jackson Browne is the only artist who can do that for me. Been a favorite of mine since I was eighteen.

I've been listening to this song for nearly 50 years, but when I saw Jackson Browne sing it last summer it was like the first time I ever heard it. So fabulous.

David Lindley, RIP you are missed.Sing forever in the great skies above

'..You never knew what I loved in you I don't know what you loved in me. Maybe the picture of somebody you were hoping I might be...'My favourite lines. Quite, quite superb.

I adore this song and I adore Jackson. He is one of the best singer songwriters ever. Period.

I love this song. The lyrics bring up tears for me. My husband before he passed away gave me this album and said the lyrics hit home for him and for us. Beautiful music. It brings me comfort.

Wow, David Lindley. That guy is amazing. I've heard that he can play any instrument that has strings, even if he has never played it before. That guy is a magician.

Some of the greatest lyrics ever written- Now, for me some words come easy But I know that they don't mean that much Compared with the things that are said when lovers touch

The real sad thing is that nobody is writing anything anywhere near like this these days, how long have we been sleeping?

I just turned 56, and this song takes me back to when love was never-ending.

How lucky are we, to be touched by those who posess such talent, who touch our soul with their craft/collaborations… LFTS has been on heavy rotation in my life since forever…. soon to be 56

I was just asked to participate in a Facebook poll to list once per day my Top 10 favorite albums. "Late For The Sky" was my first choice. "For Everyman" will be coming along soon.

7 guys in the band! All total pros. What a beautiful song

Everytime I hear this song, I die inside, then become reborn.

This must be one of the most underrated, underappreciated songs ever written. What perfection! I still get chills when I hear it. First heard it when watching Taxi Driver, and it moved me so much, that I had to know who sang it. How long have I been sleepin?

Oh man! This song rips my heart out. l really feel for the one he wrote the song for. And for him. Oh, and his voice sounds fantastic! Textured like velvet. Wow!

I love this song so much. I almost cry every time I hear "if I close my eyes and try with all my might to be the one you need." Thanks for posting this.

Brings back all of the joy and sadness of 1974 era. Our great dreams and our failures! Songs like this are not part of the culture these days. Or is it i'm just gettin' old! ...I don't think so!!

You know as an old guitar player I see so much greatness these days on KZfaq. Players I always wished I was. Then I see this , and it reminds me I was Spot on! We knew what great is, and we knew how to rock! Those days can never be taken from us, and as time goes on, be proud of what we did,

Jackson has that amazing ability to reach down into your soul and give you the words to help understand the way you feel. Simply the best lyricist ever!!!

I’ve always adored this song and Jackson Browne.

Awww, Jackson, this was great, favorite song. Thank you.

Happy Birthday Jackson so glad you survived the pandemic wishing you many more trips around the sun and songs to be sung! LOVE this song 40+ years its one of the best you ever wrote!!!

Saw JB in concert in the 80s. Great musician, who also knew how to work the crowd.we ran the gauntlet of reactions, from spellbound to shouting. What a wonderful experience, so blessed. All the energy you try to give away....and we received it!

I will always love this song. I’m 28 in 2017. Time machine won’t stop.

"If I close my eyes and tried with all my might to be the one you need..."

This album and song spans the generations. I was Born in 1990, this song speaks so strongly to me just like the older generations I’m sure. Beautiful, timeless music.

Wow, beautiful smile!! It goes with such a beautiful song. I love him, always have.

So glad to see Jackson perform one of his early songs. Like so many of them, it is about his life. He was married and his wife killed herself, leaving him with a small child. I always thought that was the subject of this song, although it could be about unahppy love in general. Still, it's a personal thing for him. Listen to his music up to and including The Pretender and you'll hear his thoughts set to thoughtful tunes. He's always been one of my faves.

This song could have been written for my late husband and me. It's so sad. You put my life into words. Thank you, Jackson.

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for me some words come easy, but i know that they don't mean that much compared with the things that are said when lovers touch. how long have i been dreaming i could make it right if i close my eyes and try with all my might? jackson browne, describing the indescribable since he was 16

I’d never heard of Jackson Browne until I heard this in my favourite film, Taxi Driver. Fabulous

No one has forgotten you! You are amazing!!

Remember this song from the movie Taxi Driver?

Fin' Lindley man! Just those subtle beautiful tones placed just in the right places at just the right times.

Thank you for this song. It's the soundtrack of the lives of God's lonely men.

Great song & amazing lyrics! They truly touch my heart!

This is the band I saw at UCSB in 1975.....Wonderful. We were all young once....including the magnificent Mr. Dave. Seeing Jackson tonight...only 38 years later....no big deal.

Awesome singer and writer. My favourite of all time.

"Taxi Driver," that's where I first heard it, too. Tracked it down after that. Had to have it. Incredible.

Wish I'd have known him at age 16. I adore this man / musician / poet, and always will. And those aren't just "words coming easy."

Lindley is such a great misunderstood and unrecognized talent of his time

The man is a National Treasure! God bless you Jackson!

Every time l see this, l'm a gonner all over again.

Love Jackson even more when David Lindley plays with him.

Just gives me chills and goosebumps! As stated,nothing can be said.Genius!

The best singer songwriter of our time bar none . Some may be more commercially successful . None can match the integrity.

An excellent performance of one of the finest Rock songs ever written, and an astute telling of the deep grief and self-loathing that comes at the end of a relationship. Is there any better break up song you know of?

a bittersweet song , heartfelt. He has always been one of my favorite singers.

Such a beautiful song ! Love some jackson browne

How much music from the early 70's, when I graduated high school, do I still listen to? Not much, maybe CSN&Y, but I'll listen to this guy until I'm on my deathbed... genius.

This song is part of the soundtrack my 3 year old daughter and I listen to on our bike rides by the beach. Long live JB all the way from southern Brazil.

Such a beautiful song!!

some of these lyrics, my god, couldnt you have summed up my life any better?? One heck of a tune

Love this chap. He is awesome.

Jackson after all these years you gave so much to enlighten the common Man! All sentient beings can now salute you! Namaste.

Oh how I loved this Album!

One of the best songs. Agree the Album is Fantastic

A friend introduced me to this song 20 yrs ago and it still captivates me.

Rapper Evidence brought me here. He uses this as a sample. Before people start throwing around hate, surely it's a positive thing that it brings others to check out the artists that are being sampled and enjoy the song in full. To be honest I probably would have landed on this song out of chance due to being a fan of 'old skool' rock.

I've seen you so so many times....Started at 16, and 60 yo now, this is my favorite.

awesome! by far my favorite JB song. lead guitar work on the original recording is stunning.

Ma playd this song wen daddy left her . wen she died my sister playd this . l hadn't heard this in 30 years. .as I listened I didn't know wut I was hereN WEN THE VERSE HOW LONG HAVE I BN SLEEPING. IT HIT ME HARD. I HOWLD @ CRIED . I WATCHED. MA AT HER LOWEST CRAWL THRU TO THE OTHER SIDE TALL strong Proud beautiful satisfied with her self life finally at Peace . she died 5 days b4 I got released from York penitentbeautiful ank you . for ur beautiful

Touche..Mr. Browne is a most incredible musician....but his gift of putting words to music is truly and incredibly a real work of art...Not many have this gift....and my ears are graced with hearing it.....

I love every song Jackson Browne ever did! His voice is perfect!!!

We know what you went through Jackson and we all go through something but you kept giving us antidote after antidote and sometimes like a little child the pill with hard to swallow but you with your wisdom I've been guiding us through this mess! I think we have all the tools and our disposal! You can shed a tear for the many that are sitting in front of their darken living rooms but I think there's a lot of us who understand the situation so I think will be good this time time! And we all praying that there won't be another deluge! God bless you mr. Browne

Jackson Browne. My all-time favorite singer-songwriter. I have always liked this song. Now I know I am "Late for the Sky." And I personally know that is true.

Dang, with Dave Lindley, too!! Wowwwz This is a lovely tune

This song continues to inspire me as a songwriter.

I love Jacksons early style and lyrics. He is lovely and I love the rythm of his songs.

Awesome lyrics...Jackson Browne fan since the 60's

Breathless.

Oh yeah! The guitar on the album is one of the best you will ever hear. It helps to bring out the absolute beauty of this amazing wordsmith.

God thank you for this video ......Takes me back to my California days......I still love Jackson's music so much so deep so meaningful

I always liked this song. But now that I've been through marriage, drifting apart within a marriage, and divorce... a whole new perspective. "How long have I been sleeping?"

Those where the days I LOVE THIS LATE FOR THE SKY

FANTASTIC!

"How long have I been sleeping?....How long have I been drifting alone thru the night?"...i love this song...I was introduced 2 it in the movie"Taxi Driver" and have been obsessed with it ever since..I identify with every word!!!classic!

Remember this song from the movie Taxi Driver

Wow, well said! You understand this song completely...

I remember this song as a teen and playing it on my guitar. It was very intense then. Little did I understand! Now every word hits home to my soul. I am in trouble!

What is it about this song? It runs through my head endlessly-- like my life soundtrack.

Always Amazed of the depth. Words well spoken So Good ( thank you)

Damn--takes me back, you guys. Thanks.

The great song traveler sent from Jesus in the sky to soothe the souls of Everyman.

ole bravo lo escucho desde adolescente u es una maravilla aa escuchar sus canciones ,q ha sido de su talento muchas gracias por cierto Saludos desde España

Masterpiece

Just good vibes and music. Changed my perspective

I love the James Taylor “In The Pocket” t-shirt the bass player is wearing!

Makes me think of 1974 and the boy I loved...

The album Late for the Sky contains several songs which are among my all time favorites - Before the Deluge, Fountain of Sorrow, For a Dancer and this one, the title track. Would definitely want it if I ended up on a deserted island.

Such a precious talent