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  2. www.songfacts.com › facts › jackson-browneFor A Dancer by Jackson Browne - Songfacts

    "I wrote this for a friend of mine who died in a fire," Browne said of the poignant song in 2016. "He was in the sauna in a house that burned down, so he had no idea anything was going on. It was very sad.

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  3. cynthiacarbone.com › zacate › interviewsJackson Browne: Even More True Now — Still Amazed

    "I wrote the song For A Dancer for a friend of mine who died in a fire. He was in the sauna in a house that burned down, so he had no idea anything was going on. It was very sad. He was a really interesting guy.

  4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Lawyers_in_Love_(song)Lawyers in Love (song) - Wikipedia

    10 hours ago · Contents. Lawyers in Love (song) " Lawyers in Love " is the first single and title track of Jackson Browne 's 1983 album of the same name, Lawyers in Love. Though not as successful as Browne's previous single " Somebody's Baby ", nonetheless at #13 it became Browne's fourth-highest peaking hit on the Hot 100 as well as his final top 20 hit on ...

  5. societyofrock.com › jackson-brownes-top-10-tracksJackson Browne’s Top 10 Tracks: Timeless Hits You Need to Hear

    • “Running on Empty” (Running on Empty, 1977) The title track and the album’s opener, “Running on Empty,” encapsulates the life of a touring musician. Browne’s autobiographical lyrics vividly portray the demands of his schedule, making it one of his most enduring songs.
    • “The Load-Out”/”Stay” (Running on Empty, 1977) This two-song medley pays tribute to the unsung heroes of touring: roadies and fans. “The Load-Out” captures the monotony of tour life, transitioning seamlessly into an exuberant cover of Maurice Williams & the Zodiacs’ hit “Stay.”
    • “Somebody’s Baby” (Fast Times at Ridgemont High: Music from the Motion Picture, 1982) Browne’s unexpected hit, “Somebody’s Baby,” offers a sweet and genuine love song amid the backdrop of a teen-targeted movie.
    • “The Pretender” (The Pretender, 1976) A reflection of the mid-’70s cynicism, “The Pretender” delves into survival instincts marked by lies, cheating, and moral ambiguity.

  6. www.brainyquote.com › quotes › jackson_browne_320411Jackson Browne - I wrote the song For A Dancer ... - BrainyQuote

    I wrote the song For A Dancer for a friend of mine who died in a fire. He was in the sauna in a house that burned down, so he had no idea anything was going on. It was very sad.

  7. americansongwriter.com › top-10-jackson-browne-songsTop 10 Jackson Browne Songs - American Songwriter

    Jan 19, 2024 · Top 10 Jackson Browne Songs. By. Joe Vitagliano. Updated: January 19, 2024 11:55 am. One of the first wunderkinds of the late-‘60s counterculture movement, Jackson Browne was only 16 years old...

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  9. www.billboard.com › music › rockThe 15 Best Jackson Browne Songs (Updated 2018)| Billboard

    Oct 9, 2018 · Browne wrote it about a late friend, a triple-threat ice skater, tailor and dancer who passed away in a house fire; it’s both an homage to his friend’s talent and an elegy to the series of ...