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"Fountain of Sorrow" is a song written and performed by American singer-songwriter Jackson Browne. Released as the second single from his 1974 album Late for the Sky, at 6:42, it was the longest song on the album, and the longest song Browne had yet released ("For Everyman" was approximately 6:20).
On the surface it tells of the mournful memory of a friend of Browne's, Adam Saylor, who died in 1968, possibly by suicide. Wordplay and themes in the lyrics make allusions to mankind and Browne's place in this lost mankind, playing off of the name "Adam" and its religious connotations, and the use of candle as a metaphor for life's journey: "Now the story's told that Adam jumped, but I'm ...
Fountain of Sorrow" was covered by Joan Baez on her 1975 album Diamonds & Rust; "Before the Deluge" was covered by Joan Baez on her 1979 album Honest Lullaby; Baez and Browne performed the song together on her 1989 PBS concert special. "Walking Slow" and "Fountain of Sorrow" were released as singles but both failed to chart. [2]
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"Adam's Song" was a departure from the content of the band's previous singles, in favor of a slower tempo and more depressing lyrics. [7] Brian Wallace of MTV wrote that Blink-182 "explores new ground on "Adam's Song," setting aside their normal pop-punk punch for a more emo-influenced approach."
On April 1, 2014, a 23-song, two-disc set titled Looking into You: A Tribute to Jackson Browne was released. The album features covers of Browne's songs by such artists as Bruce Springsteen, Don Henley, Lyle Lovett and Bonnie Raitt. [29] On October 7, 2014, Browne's 14th studio album, titled Standing in the Breach, was released. [30]
Episode 1—A Thundering “What Comes Naturally” by Blackberry Smoke “My Diamond Is Too Rough” by Ryan Bingham “Conquer” by Kind “Ain’t Much Left of Me” by Blackberry Smoke
Solo Acoustic, Vol. 1 was Browne's first live release since 1977's landmark Running on Empty. The performances were recorded at various locations in the United States and Europe during Browne's 2004 solo acoustic tour. The live version of "Lives in the Balance" from the album was released as a promotional single. [1]