So many big stars got their start in this movie including: Sean Penn, Forest Whitaker, Eric Stoltz, Nicolas Cage, Anthony Edwards, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Judge Reinhold, Phoebe Cates etc.. the quintessential 80’s movie about 80’s teen life.
Having grown up in San Diego during that time I'd have to say it's as much a 70's movie as it is an 80's flic. This and "Breakfast Club" are the quintessential 80's coming of age movies.
Fast Times at Ridgemont High, was one of those stereotypical teen movies of the 80's Killer soundtrack though. I think most of us guys fell in love with Phoebe Cates in this movie.
One of the best movies of the last 50 years. There's a fantastic video that goes with this song in which Jackson Browne is at the absolute top of the world.
Jackson Browne doesn't write songs that make you want to dance. Most of his songs impact how you see the world around you as you live today. Listen again in ten years and it still has impact but carries the reflection of where you are in life at that time. Try his songs "For a Dancer" or "Love needs a Heart" or "Call it a Loan" you can see his emotional depth on full display.
Jackson Browne's live version of "Load Out" and "Stay" is good. It's dedicated to his roadies and talks about life on the road. "Stay" is a cover but he works it into basically one song without break.
The cast of this movie was insane with so many of the actors going on to great careers, amongst them being Sean Penn, Eric Stoltz, Forrest Wittaker, Nicolas Cage,Jennifer Jason Lee and Judge Reinhold. Oh and Phoebe Cates became every teenage boys wet dream in her red bikini but I digress...
Jackson Brown is a phenomenal songwriter and as previously mentioned, his songs aren’t meant to get you out on the dance floor. I highly recommend you take a listen to his first big hit “Doctor My Eyes”. Great lyrics and a nice beat👍🏼😊.
Jackson Browne is probably my favorite musician, and it kills me that this is the song everyone reacts to... because even I, as big a fan as I am, really don't like this song. His catalog, especially from the 70's, is remarkable. This one song isn't close to being representative of the depth and beauty and emotion and poetry that characterizes nearly all of his other songs. Definitely give him another listen. I suggest starting with Late For The Sky, The Times You've Come, or Farther On.
This is one of my favorite songs even though it's sung from a high school kids perspective and the insecurities that come at that time in life. Watching the movie and hearing the song within the movie is the best way to listen to it first.
I could not agree more with you, C C. Late For the Sky album, anything, all day over this. The Pretender, For Everyone, Song For Adam, These Days, on and on... The Load Out, Bright Baby Blues (especially on his live double album), Fountain Of Sorrow and more and more!
JACKSON BROWNE: "Running On Empty" "The Pretender" "Boulevard" "Rock Me On The Water" "These Days" "Lawyers In Love" *Edit After needing to hear "Boulevard" after making my list this song was recommended, CLARENCE CLEMONS & JACKSON BROWNE: "You're A Friend Of Mine" I totally forgot about this one, it's too bad radio has too!
This was the overarching song for the movie but the most identifiable song especially for young men has to be The Cars "Moving in Stereo" and Phoebe Cates emerging from the pool in that Red Bikini. This was an 80's raunchy teen movie that pretty much encapsulated teen life in the early 80's
Cameron Crowe went undercover in High Schools (He looked very young) and wrote a book , "Fast Times At Ridgemont High", about what teenagers were doing. I was 17 when the movie came out and it was completely accurate. I knew every characters in the movie. If you want to see what teenagers were doing on 1982 watch this movie. It is a classic.
If Jackson Browne ever put out a "throwaway" song, this is definitely it! He hasn't done very many radio songs but his first one might be his best, "Doctor My Eyes". His best songs are really found on his albums and there are a lot of great ones to pick from. But this one was purely a commercial venture all the way and was designed to fit into an 80's teen movie. Not his forte, at all.
Every time I hear this song, I think about Stacey… I had a birthday party years ago and one of my friends burned me a CD and this song was in the playlist.
A more typical Jackson Browne song is in the great movie, Taxi Driver staring Robert DeNiro and Jodi Foster. Jackson's song, Late For The Sky is featured in that movie, which is dark like the song.
I adore Jackson Browne but this is my least favorite song by him. It's unusual for Jackson to write an overtly pop tune. Most of his songs are heavy and deep. Even the lighter tunes are mostly intriguing. This song is just pure pop. I think some people like this song because they like the movie. It was a teen sensation at the time, sorta milestone in teen oriented movies.
I remember I liked Fast Times at Ridgemont High but I can't really remember much about the movie. Been too long ago. But it certainly had some great actors. Next Jackson Brown - "Doctor My Eyes?
You likely won’t like many Jackson Browne songs if you didn’t this one. None are slow paced love songs or dance songs. They are very reflective songs…like what a prolific songwriter would sing while playing his guitar in front of a group of friends in front of a fire at the beach.
Here are a few suggestions for you to check out... Michael McDonald - "Sweet Freedom" from Running Scared... 1986, Christopher Cross - "Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do)" from Arthur... 1981, Kenny Loggins - "Footloose" from Footloose... 1984 and John Parr - St. Elmo's Fire (Man In Motion) from St. Elmo's Fire... 1985.
Loved the song, loved the movie. It had somewhat of a story worth following but the main reason is the cast is star studded and all early on in careers.
If you don't already know the music of Jackson Browne, lock yourself inside for the weekend. Spend the next couple of days listening - you'll rediscover why you fell in love with song to begin with. JB's LATE FOR THE SKY (1974) album remains one of my favorites. I'm requesting the song For A Dancer. I'll never quite be able to forgive Sean "Spicoli" Penn for saying "DUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUDE !!!" and convincing the world that all surfers have an IQ of seven. If, however, you want to catch Penn in an "Excellent" movie, check out STATE OF GRACE (1990) Sean Penn, Gary Oldman.
The song represents guys admiring a hot babe that so fine that she is his dream mate! Back in the 70s-90s, guy would ask ladies out in person in the public like on the streets, stores, etc…! Ladies thought this was a big compliment!
Hello Angela, this is good 80s teen movie. there lot good actors in this when they younger. Not every Jackson Browne grab you. I've read lot of other good songs JB did from other comments. one I didn't see mentioned was "That Girl Could Sing" he wrote for a friend he knew. give JB try on some of the other songs mentioned also. as always like watching your reviews. Thx
This is not a typical Jackson Browne song, being a movie song. If you to hear something much more deep -- try "Shape of a Heart", which is, more or less, about coming home and finding his first wife dead from overdosing on sleeping pills. Or "Here Come Those Tears Again", which he cowrote with Nancy Farnsworth, his mother-in-law from his first marriage. Jackson is still recording and touring, and I saw him earlier this month (4th time for me). If you want to do something recent, there's "Until Justice is Real" off his latest album.
On the other hand, there's Jackson talking about discussing "Somebody's Baby" with his therapist (all of 59 seconds long): th-cam.com/video/2Y3rqb7E5WI/w-d-xo.html
Excellent my fine Lady!!!! Beautiful reactions by a Beautiful ❤️😘 women you just can't beat that!!!!!! Please remember I want you to do Skyy song Real Love,Luther Vandross song Never too much, Rafiel Saddeek song All I Ask and Surface song's "Closer than Friends","Shower me with your love" and "Happy" all by Surface and Michael Cooper's- What can I do ( to prove my love to you) thank you my super Lovely reaction Lady
40 years! 🎂 Written by Jackson Browne and Danny Kortschmer. Same year DK wrote and produced many songs with Don Henley. Dirty Laundry and Sunset Grill 🌇 are 2 of those songs. Jackson Browne sang this just before the bikini scene with Phoebe Cates. That scene after the song is too hot 🔥 for TH-cam! 🙄 Unlike you, I liked this 👍 song 🎵 . You may need to see the movie 🎥 to get a better sense of the song. The other Jackson Browne songs are more popular. Note: he and late Glenn Frey wrote Take It Easy (50 years ago! 🎂) and Heartache Tonight. Suggested Jackson Browne song: Running on Empty. 🏃♂️
Please react to 'For A Dancer', or 'Before The Deluge', or 'The Pretender' or 'Song For Adam', or "I thought I Was A Child', or 'My Opening Farewell', 'These Days', or maybe 'Looking into You'. They are all far superior songs by the legend that is Jackson Browne, though this is not a bad song, it does not reflect his greatness, his lyrical genius. Thanks for your great reactions.
I think watching the movie clips has distracted you from the song itself. I suggest listening to just the audio. This is a GREAT song (IMO) and so evocative of young, mostly innocent infatuation.
A great film, and an even better song. See the film, and let us know what you thought! Looking forward to your thoughts on another Jackson Browne song, Fountain of Sorrow.
Totally agree with your analysis. I've always found the lyrics too repetitive. However, having lived through that time, seeing the movie when it came out, knowing the characters and their stories, it all adds a special element to the song. So, I highly recommend seeing the movie. Stacy's story will touch your heart, and as her song, it has a nostalgic appeal that it otherwise lacks.
I totally understand, until I got into 80s movies more and heard certain songs I wasn't thrilled with the song. Whenever movie producers pick a song for a movie soundtrack its not always the best song that showcases that the depth and talent of the artist who made it. Jackson Brown is a very good singer songwriter and I highly suggest a reaction to his song The Pretender. One of my fave lyric songs that I think many of us can relate to and a great melodic music arrangement that vibes you back to that era as well. And an awesome song to cruise down the interstate to and reflect.
Hey Angela... I'm not surprised that you didn't like this song. In my experience, I've come to notice that more guys like this song than girls, for some strange reason. Maybe it has something to do with the context of the movie "Fast Times at Ridgemont High" in which it appeals to men more than women.
That was not the usual Jackson Browne! If you want to hear a REAL Jackson Browne song try Sky of Blue and Black. It is truly BEAUTIFUL!!! It will touch your heart!
"Send me more, prove me wrong that he does have great stuff" You just heard it. Sorry but general consensus is, your in the minority on this one sis. 🙁
Worth watching?? Yes fast times at ridgemont high is a very good microcosm of 1970s Southern California existence It encapsulates the beach city's quite well and everyone that lived in can find a character that they can relate to Myself I was sort of a less cool version of spicolli. When my daughter asked what high school was Like, We watched this movie
I think people like the movie more than they like the song. Jackson Brown has some amazing songs, but he doesn't really write dance tunes. I'd call the best examples of his work would be "Doctor My Eyes", "The Load Out/Stay", "Tender Is The Night", and "I'm Alive".
I have to respectfully disagree. I absolutely love Jackson Browne's music, but I've always found this song to be oddly thin and kind of boring, coming from someone who can write things like The Pretender or Song for Adam. I definitely think she should give him another listen. To me, Somebody's Baby is the unfortunate anomoly in his catalog. There's so much more depth filling his other albums.
I'm somewhat of a Jackson Browne fan and I agree completely. He certainly has some mediocre songs. But he also has songs that hit it out of the park. in my opinion, I'd suggest "Hold On Hold Out", Doctor My Eyes", "The Pretender". Thanks for your reviews!
Back when guys spent a Lot of time watching and trying to get a girls attention. Not the case today. My grandparents used to own and operate a roller skating rink, the lsst, ending in 1990. Seemed like the 80s ended by the guys playing video games and gave up on roller skating and girl-chasing. Seeing this video reminded me on how society changed.
TBH, I only think you’ll like this movie is there is a nostalgic connection for you. I was a teen in the 80s so I can relate to it. Otherwise it’s really not a great movie.
dances the entire video song doesn't stand out to me songs been a classic hit for 40 years lol i'd like to know what songs do stand out to her? but ok, i understand its someone's opinion but all these reaction videos seem contrived.
Angela - It is what it is as they say. I don't care for this song either. The movie is better than the song. I rarely ever play Jackson Browne. There is a song he does with Clarence Clemons (Bruce Springsteens Sax player) called You Are A Friend Of Mine which is nice. Otherwise, I agree with you here.
Fast Times is a killer movie. Very funny. It's hard to relate to the song without the context of the movie. The video didn't do much to help. Random scenes from the movie didn't help.
This will always be Stacy's song for those of us who saw this movie back in the day.
So many big stars got their start in this movie including: Sean Penn, Forest Whitaker, Eric Stoltz, Nicolas Cage, Anthony Edwards, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Judge Reinhold, Phoebe Cates etc.. the quintessential 80’s movie about 80’s teen life.
Yes Steve don't forget Mr. Hand 😆
So true !
Yep my highschool life exactly.
Having grown up in San Diego during that time I'd have to say it's as much a 70's movie as it is an 80's flic. This and "Breakfast Club" are the quintessential 80's coming of age movies.
Fast Times at Ridgemont High, was one of those stereotypical teen movies of the 80's Killer soundtrack though. I think most of us guys fell in love with Phoebe Cates in this movie.
Good movie. You should see it and Sean Penn will amaze in his role as a pothead.
I was 13 and this brings back memories lol. I miss those days.
One of the best movies of the last 50 years. There's a fantastic video that goes with this song in which Jackson Browne is at the absolute top of the world.
Jackson Browne doesn't write songs that make you want to dance. Most of his songs impact how you see the world around you as you live today. Listen again in ten years and it still has impact but carries the reflection of where you are in life at that time. Try his songs "For a Dancer" or "Love needs a Heart" or "Call it a Loan" you can see his emotional depth on full display.
I actually think this song is a nice-paced workout song. You can do an aerobic dance routine to it. It's probably on a Richard Simmons workout tape!
People will get up and dance to "Boulevard", but that's kind of incongruent.
Jackson Browne's live version of "Load Out" and "Stay" is good. It's dedicated to his roadies and talks about life on the road. "Stay" is a cover but he works it into basically one song without break.
Fast Times at Ridgemont High is timeless! An American classic! Yes! A must watch 👍👍
Great movie brings back memories of the 80’s and my high school days, those were the days !
Freshman year of high school for me. All these awesome songs are perfectly synced as the soundtracks to my life's timeline.
The cast of this movie was insane with so many of the actors going on to great careers, amongst them being Sean Penn, Eric Stoltz, Forrest Wittaker, Nicolas Cage,Jennifer Jason Lee and Judge Reinhold. Oh and Phoebe Cates became every teenage boys wet dream in her red bikini but I digress...
Jackson Brown is a phenomenal songwriter and as previously mentioned, his songs aren’t meant to get you out on the dance floor. I highly recommend you take a listen to his first big hit “Doctor My Eyes”. Great lyrics and a nice beat👍🏼😊.
Jackson Browne is probably my favorite musician, and it kills me that this is the song everyone reacts to... because even I, as big a fan as I am, really don't like this song. His catalog, especially from the 70's, is remarkable. This one song isn't close to being representative of the depth and beauty and emotion and poetry that characterizes nearly all of his other songs. Definitely give him another listen. I suggest starting with Late For The Sky, The Times You've Come, or Farther On.
Same, I find it repetitive and not remarkable, but Jackson is a fine artist with "Doctor My Eyes" being my favorite.
True. This song does fit the movie. That's about it.
This is one of my favorite songs even though it's sung from a high school kids perspective and the insecurities that come at that time in life. Watching the movie and hearing the song within the movie is the best way to listen to it first.
I could not agree more with you, C C. Late For the Sky album, anything, all day over this. The Pretender, For Everyone, Song For Adam, These Days, on and on... The Load Out, Bright Baby Blues (especially on his live double album), Fountain Of Sorrow and more and more!
Actually, this is my introduction to JB's catalogue after hearing it played at a casino (of all places). Love his The Pretender.
JACKSON BROWNE:
"Running On Empty"
"The Pretender"
"Boulevard"
"Rock Me On The Water"
"These Days"
"Lawyers In Love"
*Edit
After needing to hear "Boulevard" after making my list this song was recommended,
CLARENCE CLEMONS & JACKSON BROWNE:
"You're A Friend Of Mine"
I totally forgot about this one, it's too bad radio has too!
And also Eagles mega hit “Take it Easy” along with Eagles frontman and neighbor at the time Glen Frey…
Fast Times at rRdgemont High is one of the greatest movies ever made 😁👍
love jacksons voice UNIQUE !! a great talent , writes and plays !~ good looking too!
This movie came out right before the start of my senior year. Good times. :)
Class of 82. Everyone in the movie reminds me of someone from my own HS
Love the song, love the movie, love JB, and love you for playing it for us.
This was the overarching song for the movie but the most identifiable song especially for young men has to be The Cars "Moving in Stereo" and Phoebe Cates emerging from the pool in that Red Bikini. This was an 80's raunchy teen movie that pretty much encapsulated teen life in the early 80's
That scene with Phoebe Cates is the only thing I remember from that movie!
@@hevydavy how often did you pause and rewind
@@paulobrien9572 I didn’t. I saw it at a theater - just once, but that scene has been burned into my brain ever since.
He sure can write them what a crooner smooth ❤😊
Definitely watch this movie, Angela! We had such great movies in the late 70's-80's!!
Great song, classic 80's movie
Before the Deluge....
Always did love this song ♥️
Another Jackson Browne song that is great is Doctor My Eyes 👍🏽
50 years! 🎂 As old as Take It Easy, written by him and late Glenn Frey, RIP.
Lots of great songs from this movie
All of his songs were really good driving music. Sort of an easy going feel-good vibe 😃
and all those scenes are from Fast Times At Ridgemont High....deserves a watch...classic movie.
Hey Angela great reaction! This is one of my favorite movies from the Eighties. Teenage kids in high school. Definitely gotta check it out.
Without living thru the times and the movie and being familiar with Jackson Browne's catalog it may not it you the same way the first time.
Cameron Crowe went undercover in High Schools (He looked very young) and wrote a book , "Fast Times At Ridgemont High", about what teenagers were doing. I was 17 when the movie came out and it was completely accurate. I knew every characters in the movie. If you want to see what teenagers were doing on 1982 watch this movie. It is a classic.
"Baby Driver" by Simon and Garfunkel at the end of the 2017 movie, "Baby Driver"
"Running on Empty " will change your mind!
"Running on empty" from 1977 is a great song to try. Enjoy!
If Jackson Browne ever put out a "throwaway" song, this is definitely it! He hasn't done very many radio songs but his first one might be his best, "Doctor My Eyes". His best songs are really found on his albums and there are a lot of great ones to pick from. But this one was purely a commercial venture all the way and was designed to fit into an 80's teen movie. Not his forte, at all.
Please check out his songs The Pretender, Running on Empty, Doctor My Eyes, and The Load Out.
I completely agree with you.
Definitely a great movie to check out
Every time I hear this song, I think about Stacey… I had a birthday party years ago and one of my friends burned me a CD and this song was in the playlist.
A more typical Jackson Browne song is in the great movie, Taxi Driver staring Robert DeNiro and Jodi Foster. Jackson's song, Late For The Sky is featured in that movie, which is dark like the song.
One of those wonderful spot the young actor movies. Disappointed you didn't like Jackson Brown's silky smooth vocals. Great song.
Jackson Browne has written songs about real life and feelings. Piano player, singer
FAST TIMES/Cameron Crowe and BREAKFAST CLUB/ John Hughes are my childhood. They ARE the 80's.
Fast Times is considered a classic coming of age film. Some dismiss it as not serious but it does tackle some tough issues.
Love the song, Jackson Browne is a talented singer, songwriter and musician! It’s a fun movie, Late for the Sky is a great song by Jackson Browne
I adore Jackson Browne but this is my least favorite song by him. It's unusual for Jackson to write an overtly pop tune. Most of his songs are heavy and deep. Even the lighter tunes are mostly intriguing. This song is just pure pop. I think some people like this song because they like the movie. It was a teen sensation at the time, sorta milestone in teen oriented movies.
Doctor My Eyes is a good one to listen to. It has a driving beat like Running On Empty.
IN THE SHAPE OF A HEART BY JACKSON BROWN🏆☮️🌷
I remember I liked Fast Times at Ridgemont High but I can't really remember much about the movie. Been too long ago. But it certainly had some great actors. Next Jackson Brown - "Doctor My Eyes?
It's the Mother of all teenage movies, and Phoebe Cates...enough said!
Great song and a good movie.
You likely won’t like many Jackson Browne songs if you didn’t this one. None are slow paced love songs or dance songs. They are very reflective songs…like what a prolific songwriter would sing while playing his guitar in front of a group of friends in front of a fire at the beach.
Here are a few suggestions for you to check out... Michael McDonald - "Sweet Freedom" from Running Scared... 1986, Christopher Cross - "Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do)" from Arthur... 1981, Kenny Loggins - "Footloose" from Footloose... 1984 and John Parr - St. Elmo's Fire (Man In Motion) from St. Elmo's Fire... 1985.
Love Sweet Freedom video with Billy Crystal and Gregory Hines
Definitely a movie you should see
Doctor, my eyes.
great song, great movie.
Fun movie with amazing soundtrack. You should watch it. Iconic
Loved the song, loved the movie. It had somewhat of a story worth following but the main reason is the cast is star studded and all early on in careers.
the song is a grower not a shower. but definately check out the movie, such an iconic 80s coming of age film IMO.
I also think the song gains something when put in the context of the movie. Jennifer Jason Leigh 😍
Love
If you don't already know the music of Jackson Browne, lock yourself inside for the weekend. Spend the next couple of days listening - you'll rediscover why you fell in love with song to begin with. JB's LATE FOR THE SKY (1974) album remains one of my favorites. I'm requesting the song For A Dancer.
I'll never quite be able to forgive Sean "Spicoli" Penn for saying "DUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUDE !!!" and convincing the world that all surfers have an IQ of seven. If, however, you want to catch Penn in an "Excellent" movie, check out STATE OF GRACE (1990) Sean Penn, Gary Oldman.
The song represents guys admiring a hot babe that so fine that she is his dream mate! Back in the 70s-90s, guy would ask ladies out in person in the public like on the streets, stores, etc…! Ladies thought this was a big compliment!
Is this the movie with the brutal ending or is it the last American virgin.
Hello Angela, this is good 80s teen movie. there lot good actors in this when they younger. Not every Jackson Browne grab you. I've read lot of other good songs JB did from other comments. one I didn't see mentioned was "That Girl Could Sing" he wrote for a friend he knew. give JB try on some of the other songs mentioned also.
as always like watching your reviews. Thx
The movie is required viewing for any 80s fan.
Don't know if you've heard "Into the Night" by Benny Mardones but his vocals are close to Steve Perry. Thinking you would enjoy it.
Beautiful Angela!!!
This is not a typical Jackson Browne song, being a movie song. If you to hear something much more deep -- try "Shape of a Heart", which is, more or less, about coming home and finding his first wife dead from overdosing on sleeping pills. Or "Here Come Those Tears Again", which he cowrote with Nancy Farnsworth, his mother-in-law from his first marriage. Jackson is still recording and touring, and I saw him earlier this month (4th time for me). If you want to do something recent, there's "Until Justice is Real" off his latest album.
On the other hand, there's Jackson talking about discussing "Somebody's Baby" with his therapist (all of 59 seconds long): th-cam.com/video/2Y3rqb7E5WI/w-d-xo.html
Excellent my fine Lady!!!! Beautiful reactions by a Beautiful ❤️😘 women you just can't beat that!!!!!! Please remember I want you to do Skyy song Real Love,Luther Vandross song Never too much, Rafiel Saddeek song All I Ask and Surface song's "Closer than Friends","Shower me with your love" and "Happy" all by Surface and Michael Cooper's- What can I do ( to prove my love to you) thank you my super Lovely reaction Lady
gerry rafferty baker street sax brilliant
❤️
Yes watch Fast Times great 80's teen flick
40 years! 🎂 Written by Jackson Browne and Danny Kortschmer. Same year DK wrote and produced many songs with Don Henley. Dirty Laundry and Sunset Grill 🌇 are 2 of those songs.
Jackson Browne sang this just before the bikini scene with Phoebe Cates. That scene after the song is too hot 🔥 for TH-cam! 🙄
Unlike you, I liked this 👍 song 🎵 . You may need to see the movie 🎥 to get a better sense of the song.
The other Jackson Browne songs are more popular.
Note: he and late Glenn Frey wrote Take It Easy (50 years ago! 🎂) and Heartache Tonight.
Suggested Jackson Browne song: Running on Empty. 🏃♂️
Please react to 'For A Dancer', or 'Before The Deluge', or 'The Pretender' or 'Song For Adam', or "I thought I Was A Child', or 'My Opening Farewell', 'These Days', or maybe 'Looking into You'. They are all far superior songs by the legend that is Jackson Browne, though this is not a bad song, it does not reflect his greatness, his lyrical genius. Thanks for your great reactions.
Definitely see the movie
I think watching the movie clips has distracted you from the song itself. I suggest listening to just the audio. This is a GREAT song (IMO) and so evocative of young, mostly innocent infatuation.
Specifically, the white girls and their good hair. She was done listening, and I believe liking, the second she saw them.
A great film, and an even better song. See the film, and let us know what you thought! Looking forward to your thoughts on another Jackson Browne song, Fountain of Sorrow.
Totally agree with your analysis. I've always found the lyrics too repetitive. However, having lived through that time, seeing the movie when it came out, knowing the characters and their stories, it all adds a special element to the song. So, I highly recommend seeing the movie. Stacy's story will touch your heart, and as her song, it has a nostalgic appeal that it otherwise lacks.
If I haven't reacted to it already I recommend "Only The Young" by Journey from the movie Vison Quest.
I totally understand, until I got into 80s movies more and heard certain songs I wasn't thrilled with the song. Whenever movie producers pick a song for a movie soundtrack its not always the best song that showcases that the depth and talent of the artist who made it. Jackson Brown is a very good singer songwriter and I highly suggest a reaction to his song The Pretender. One of my fave lyric songs that I think many of us can relate to and a great melodic music arrangement that vibes you back to that era as well. And an awesome song to cruise down the interstate to and reflect.
Hey Angela... I'm not surprised that you didn't like this song. In my experience, I've come to notice that more guys like this song than girls, for some strange reason. Maybe it has something to do with the context of the movie "Fast Times at Ridgemont High" in which it appeals to men more than women.
That was not the usual Jackson Browne! If you want to hear a REAL Jackson Browne song try Sky of Blue and Black. It is truly BEAUTIFUL!!! It will touch your heart!
"Send me more, prove me wrong that he does have great stuff"
You just heard it. Sorry but general consensus is, your in the minority on this one sis. 🙁
Great song and Jackson Browne is great but watch the movie it brings more context to the song. Fast times at Ridgemont high song tells the story.
MR. HAND!!!
Worth watching?? Yes fast times at ridgemont high is a very good microcosm of 1970s Southern California existence It encapsulates the beach city's quite well and everyone that lived in can find a character that they can relate to Myself I was sort of a less cool version of spicolli. When my daughter asked what high school was Like, We watched this movie
I think people like the movie more than they like the song. Jackson Brown has some amazing songs, but he doesn't really write dance tunes. I'd call the best examples of his work would be "Doctor My Eyes", "The Load Out/Stay", "Tender Is The Night", and "I'm Alive".
You would’ve liked the Jackson Browne video instead but yes it is movie soundtrack month
If you didn't like this song by Jackson Browne than you are not going to like others. So best not to make a recommendation and to move on!
I have to respectfully disagree. I absolutely love Jackson Browne's music, but I've always found this song to be oddly thin and kind of boring, coming from someone who can write things like The Pretender or Song for Adam. I definitely think she should give him another listen. To me, Somebody's Baby is the unfortunate anomoly in his catalog. There's so much more depth filling his other albums.
Do Here Come Those Tears Again by Jackson Browne 🌻
I always thought this was Rick Springfield.
I'm somewhat of a Jackson Browne fan and I agree completely. He certainly has some mediocre songs. But he also has songs that hit it out of the park. in my opinion, I'd suggest "Hold On Hold Out", Doctor My Eyes", "The Pretender". Thanks for your reviews!
If you haven't you need to do Hair from the movie by the same name there are several great songs in it
Back when guys spent a Lot of time watching and trying to get a girls attention. Not the case today. My grandparents used to own and operate a roller skating rink, the lsst, ending in 1990. Seemed like the 80s ended by the guys playing video games and gave up on roller skating and girl-chasing. Seeing this video reminded me on how society changed.
TBH, I only think you’ll like this movie is there is a nostalgic connection for you. I was a teen in the 80s so I can relate to it. Otherwise it’s really not a great movie.
Watch the movie. Great soundtrack.
dances the entire video
song doesn't stand out to me
songs been a classic hit for 40 years
lol i'd like to know what songs do stand out to her? but ok, i understand its someone's opinion but all these reaction videos seem contrived.
Angela - It is what it is as they say. I don't care for this song either. The movie is better than the song. I rarely ever play Jackson Browne. There is a song he does with Clarence Clemons (Bruce Springsteens Sax player) called You Are A Friend Of Mine which is nice. Otherwise, I agree with you here.
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Fast Times is a killer movie. Very funny. It's hard to relate to the song without the context of the movie. The video didn't do much to help. Random scenes from the movie didn't help.