This song has a whole new meaning to me. This hits home. I dated a girl in high school in the 80s. She meant a lot to me. Years later, our paths crossed again and dated. Each time she did not stick around. She had been facing issues in her life. I tried helping but sadly couldn't. Then i read in the paper her obituary. To this day it hits me and I wonder what if she stayed and we stayed together. She will always have a piece of my heart. K. L. , you are missed by many. I hear this song and think of you. At The time, you in fact gave me something back that I was missing. For that, thank you. RIP KL
I love the structure of, and the timing in this song. It's not typical- verse, chorus, verse, chorus... It's a story from beginning to end. ...runnin into the midnight, with her clothes whippin in the wind. Reachin into the heart of darkness for the tenderness within... Masterpiece.
I've always liked Jackson Browne I never bought his albums because he was virulently banti nuclear I made a pretty good living working nuclear power plants I chose not to spend my pay on a guy who was trying to put me out of work. I missed his big appearance at diablo canyon protest idrov right past the protest 🪧 o my way to assist with the plant start up. To this day I feel very smug about that
OMG ...I never realized what a kick ass tune this is I'm in love with it ... I can't stop listening ... I heard it when I was a little kid It made no sense but now BAM
@Tony Capachino I can't stop listening to it over and over ...I'm in love with this song ...it speaks volumes to me ...soooo beautiful ...as a kid ..it didn't resonate with me like it is now ....the best lyrics ever 💛🌷💛🌷💛
I've been a huge JB fan since mid 70s...grew up listening to his music. Somehow around the early 80s this one escaped me. I have know idea how but I can't stop playing it, singing along with it and repeating it to get the lyrics down pack. He makes me wish for lost times and love. Beautiful arrangement of the lyrics and guitar solos. Dynamic Song
One of the very best tunes of 1980!! Always favored this one since it first hit the airwaves!! This is also an excellent recording of this all time great Jam!! Hat’s off to Megan for throwing this one up in such HIGH QUALITY‼️👍👍
RIP Valerie. Word has long been that this song was written about Valerie Carter, who the world lost on March 4. And yes, "that girl" COULD sing........ God Speed.
my Goodness , I just looked up her bio and what a body of work, I don't think many other artist worked with so many people as she did, what a great contribution to the world she made, the world was a better place with her , and worse place without her... R I P
There are soooo many reasons to absolutely love this song. A couple of weeks back I had my B&W's, with my old school Marantz 2215B at full output, and my neighbors threw a darn rock through my porch window to hear it better! They could have simply asked me to open the windows, but I guess they couldn't wait to enjoy this awesome tune!
@@daveswifey - Yes, Thank You, Valerie Carter. Everything I have read said she could have been a one of the best solo artist because she had an outstanding voice, but she did not want to and she stuck to that.
Saw this show September 12 1980 Lexington KY, one of the best!!! Now to a woman who passed on the 19th of September 2021 a songbird,that girl could sing!!! So long Tammy you will be missed.
If I remember correctly, this was J.B.'s foray into a more commercial sound musically and lyrically and he just nails it. This song brings me close to tears every time I hear it. I think we all knew someone like "that girl"
@@mykljahn3045 Dan Rease is wrong. As another poster mentioned, it's about Valerie Carter who at one time was Jackson's lover and was James Taylor's backup singer for over a decade. The Steve Winwood song "Valerie" is also about her. Valerie died of a heart attack in 2017 and this song was released 35 years before she died and she never marreid Jackson, as the lyrics clearly tell you.
@@inoaalex3568 that's similar to what I heard. I heard it was an old studio tum compressor that was literally melting down as they tracked this last take. Either way, amazing tone!
Great song. Got to see him live at Cow Palace back in 1980 when he was on his "Hold Out" tour. Awesome concert. One of the greatest singer-songwriters ever. Thanks for unloading. Unfortunately you got some lyrics wrong, though.
Back when times were a lot simpler I had no money back then nowadays I have money but then this music was enough for me back in the 70s at my playground the Spartanburg sc. fair ya that was me back then running all over the fair grounds max the guard at the gate an Otto letting me ride the golf cart great times of my life hanging out with mike jones and junior terry life time friends still to this day
@@tamaracline5739 OMG Tamara ...me too ..hit me hard like BAM 💛 SO BEAUTIFUL THE STORY ...the lyrics reach deep down into our soul and we feel that same connected time and time again woven in to the beautiful mosaic tapestries of our lives And loves Much love sweet friend Hugs 💛💛💛💛
She was a friend to me When I needed one If it wasn't for her I don't know what id have done She gave me back something that was missing in me 🎼❤🎼❤🎼❤🎼❤🎼❤🎼❤🎼❤🎼❤🎼❤🎼❤🎼❤🎼❤🎼❤🎼❤🎼❤🎼❤🎼❤🎼❤🎼❤🎼❤🎼❤🎼❤🎼❤🎼❤🎼❤🎼❤🎼❤🎼❤🎼❤🎼❤
She could have turned out to be just like any one Almost anyone ... With the possible exception Of who I wanted her to be 💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚 Love this song MY NEW FAVORITE The lyrics are so awesome Talk about celestial bodies And the Angel on the wing She wasnt much good at sticking around But that girl could sing 💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚
Some people just live the way they want to consequences be damned. And Valarie Carter was one of those rare people. The world lost a true musical talent when Valarie left us. RIP Valarie Carter.
David Jones....the whole band is immortals....Danny Korchtmar on guitar, Russ Kunkle on drums and the one and only Leland Sklar on bass. What a groove they laid down.
My GAWD ....my new favorite song Listen to the lyrics NO SONG HITS ME HARDER IN THE HEART Life changing Man I would have damn sure stuck around for this guy
Love, Love, Love......thank you for your awesome music.... Thank you Megan Smith great video..🥰....Thank you Katrina for being my friend...my song to you dear...
She was a friend to me When I needed one If it wasn't for her I don't know what id have done She gave me back something that was missing in me 🎶💚🎶💚🎶 These lyrics speak VOLUMES Blows me AWAY
She could have turned out to be like anyone .....almost anyone ..with the possible exception Of who I wanted her to be 💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚 Boom that's deep ....
It's so perfectly structured and powerfully played and written...And I mean, from the first note to the fade-out. Jackson's vocals are so heartfelt. The use of the echoes is an especially effective touch of pure artistry that make the song truly sparkle. It's one of those "once in a career" type of tracks. Vastly underrated and under-played.
This song really gets to my core. I was 19 when this came out...a lot of memories growing up in So. Cal. with Jackson Brown as a back ground sound track.
In the dead of night She could shine a light On some places that youve never been In that kinda light You can lose your sight And believe there was something to win You can hold her tight With all your might But she'll slip through your arms like the wind And be back in flight Back into the night But you might never see her again
@@scottieehopkins9857 I heard this song as a kid a million times and didn't like it But as an adult and I'm 51 now This song resonates with me A masterpiece ❤️🎵🎶🎧❤️➕
She was a friend to me when I needed one Wasn't for her I don't know what I would have done She gave me back something was missing in me She could have turned out to be like like almost anyone ... Almost anyone ... With the possible exception of who I wanted her to be 🎶💙🎶💙🎶💙🎶💙🎶
I remembered when this song came out in 1980, i was station in California , this song just fits in with the California style of life at the time. especially cruising the Bvlds
David Lindley,playing his Rickenbacker lap,tuned way up to open C,playing through an overamped Dumble Overdrive. That solo should have gone on for hours!
I loved (strong grossly over used imprecise word) this from first hearing it as a boy, yes, 1980. I never knew if it was real life or what, never thought to look it up. Didn't need to know or want to know. These comments removed some of the mystique of this song. All fine: I will always turn to it as needed. (😊)
This song has a whole new meaning to me. This hits home. I dated a girl in high school in the 80s. She meant a lot to me. Years later, our paths crossed again and dated. Each time she did not stick around. She had been facing issues in her life. I tried helping but sadly couldn't. Then i read in the paper her obituary. To this day it hits me and I wonder what if she stayed and we stayed together. She will always have a piece of my heart. K. L. , you are missed by many. I hear this song and think of you. At The time, you in fact gave me something back that I was missing. For that, thank you. RIP KL
Very sorry my friend. The one that got away haunts many of us. You did what you could. Take care!
I love the structure of, and the timing in this song. It's not typical- verse, chorus, verse, chorus...
It's a story from beginning to end.
...runnin into the midnight, with her clothes whippin in the wind. Reachin into the heart of darkness for the tenderness within...
Masterpiece.
How about: "She coulda turned out to be almost anyone,
Almost anyone,
With the possible exception
Of who I wanted her to be."
I've always liked Jackson Browne I never bought his albums because he was virulently banti nuclear I made a pretty good living working nuclear power plants I chose not to spend my pay on a guy who was trying to put me out of work. I missed his big appearance at diablo canyon protest idrov right past the protest 🪧 o my way to assist with the plant start up. To this day I feel very smug about that
@@randallfrank5682 😊
This is in my top 5 favorites of all time.
Hanging on to the laughter that each of us hid our unhappiness in
" She could have been almost anyone..... with the possible exception of who I wanted her to be....."
Beautiful..
I love that line ..best line
And so often incredibly accurate....
Like the Tubes "She's a Beauty", it warns young men try not to fall in love with the girl you know you can never have.
@@normvw4053 Yes, I think that's a lesson most of us have learned the hard way.
@@davidmccain7662 "Experiance is the best teacher." Now all I have to do is listen to the teacher...and remember the lesson.
Valerie Carter. I can picture her in her young life. Enchanting everyone who met her.
Just flying and hiding.
This song is perfect.
OMG ...I never realized what a kick ass tune this is
I'm in love with it ...
I can't stop listening ...
I heard it when I was a little kid
It made no sense but now
BAM
@Tony Capachino I can't stop listening to it over and over ...I'm in love with this song ...it speaks volumes to me ...soooo beautiful ...as a kid ..it didn't resonate with me like it is now ....the best lyrics ever 💛🌷💛🌷💛
@Tony Capachino finally someone who gets it ...You rock ✌💜✌💜
I've been a huge JB fan since mid 70s...grew up listening to his music. Somehow around the early 80s this one escaped me. I have know idea how but I can't stop playing it, singing along with it and repeating it to get the lyrics down pack. He makes me wish for lost times and love. Beautiful arrangement of the lyrics and guitar solos. Dynamic Song
One of the very best tunes of 1980!! Always favored this one since it first hit the airwaves!! This is also an excellent recording of this all time great Jam!! Hat’s off to Megan for throwing this one up in such HIGH QUALITY‼️👍👍
R.I.P. Valerie Carter.
Thank you for posting this song with the lyrics.
RIP Valerie. Word has long been that this song was written about Valerie Carter, who the world lost on March 4. And yes, "that girl" COULD sing........ God Speed.
& almost immediately afterwards at a concert, JB dedicated this song to her. Classily done.
Val celestial beauty
my Goodness , I just looked up her bio and what a body of work, I don't think many other artist worked with so many people as she did, what a great contribution to the world she made, the world was a better place with her , and worse place without her... R I P
I fist heard her on the wonderful Howdy Moon album. Took my breath away then - still does. God speed Valerie🎶🙏
Steve Winwood’s “Valerie” was also about Valerie Carter…
Incredible singer! RIP Valerie Carter.
That lead guitar is so cool and unique.
I was only 14 years old when I heard this song and it tore my heart inside and out and shook me all up inside... It still does
Then we are the same age. I was 14 also. Didn't turn 15 until November that year! Absolutely Amazing song! One for the "AGES" for sure!
Freya--Norse Goddess?
My God ...I love this song
I can't get enough of it
Its on instant replay in my head 💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚
Inspired lyrics and music, thank God for the girl that made Jackson Browne write a song.
She must have been ENCHANTING!!
@@coindude69 She was Valerie Carter, She enchanted Stevie Winwood also.
This has always been one of my favorites of Jackson, his lyrics are ❤to ❤
I forgot how much I loved this song as a teenager... love Jackson Browne's ability to tell a an emotional story with such joy
Hanging on to the laughter
That each other hid our unhappiness in ❤
Damn that's deep
angel whispers ....amen...we've felt that
John Walden high five
This is one of his very best numbers. That constant keyboard-percussion rhythm melody really moves you, and Brownes singing is very good. it's a hit!
There are soooo many reasons to absolutely love this song. A couple of weeks back I had my B&W's, with my old school Marantz 2215B at full output, and my neighbors threw a darn rock through my porch window to hear it better! They could have simply asked me to open the windows, but I guess they couldn't wait to enjoy this awesome tune!
It's been a long time since I heard this song 40 years later still sounds wonderful
Browne could write and David Lindley made the songs stand out. Great stuff.
This is a MUSICAL MASTERPIECE 💚💚💚💚💚
The coolest thing about this son is it is true song, about a back up singer.
@@dell5862 Yep true story 💚💚💚
One of my very favorite songs right there ...
The imagery is freaking fantastic as he tells the story
@@dell5862 Valerie something ...
She sang other popular songs too
@@daveswifey - Yes, Thank You, Valerie Carter. Everything I have read said she could have been a one of the best solo artist because she had an outstanding voice, but she did not want to and she stuck to that.
@@dell5862 yep ....but i will tell you this
" that girl could sing "
And she gave back something that was missing in him
Hanging onto
the laughter .....
That each of us
hid our unhappiness in
Boom !!!
Saw this show September 12 1980 Lexington KY, one of the best!!! Now to a woman who passed on the 19th of September 2021 a songbird,that girl could sing!!! So long Tammy you will be missed.
A true story about Valerie Carter that was a fantastic singer 💜
I always thought it was about Laura Nyro.
@@lynnluck938 👍
it was about Rose Mary Butler
it is about Valerie, Jackson admitted in live show tribute after she passed. It's on TH-cam
th-cam.com/video/Dm_ANKb_1Yw/w-d-xo.html
@@scotts.7662 it's what you want it to stand for in my heart of hearts ❤️
Goosebumps...
If I remember correctly, this was J.B.'s foray into a more commercial sound musically and lyrically and he just nails it. This song brings me close to tears every time I hear it. I think we all knew someone like "that girl"
Me too ..it does the same to me
The imagery is fantstic
That “girl” was his wife who committed suicide this is his eulogy song for her.
@@danrease7505 Wow I did not know that. Thank you for the information.
@@danrease7505 The song is about Valerie Carter. It's not about his first wife Phyllis
@@mykljahn3045 Dan Rease is wrong. As another poster mentioned, it's about Valerie Carter who at one time was Jackson's lover and was James Taylor's backup singer for over a decade. The Steve Winwood song "Valerie" is also about her. Valerie died of a heart attack in 2017 and this song was released 35 years before she died and she never marreid Jackson, as the lyrics clearly tell you.
These lyrics completely BLOW ME AWAY 💛💛💛
David Lindley's tone on this is absolutely amazing! One of the best songs ever recorded.
Yes, and as David Lindley said, it was his Rickenbacker through an broken amplifier "on its last legs" What a sound !!!!
@@inoaalex3568 that's similar to what I heard. I heard it was an old studio tum compressor that was literally melting down as they tracked this last take. Either way, amazing tone!
@@inoaalex3568 David Lindley is one of the most skilled and talented guitarist of all time. Simply amazing,
Right up there with Thriller, Girl from Ipanema, & Sing-Sing-Sing at Carnegie Hall. 🙄
So friends, let's hear it again, LOUD, thank you Mr. Lindley for this sound, for your music and r.i.p.
Great song. Got to see him live at Cow Palace back in 1980 when he was on his "Hold Out" tour. Awesome concert. One of the greatest singer-songwriters ever. Thanks for unloading. Unfortunately you got some lyrics wrong, though.
I know he had alot of great songs but this one really got me when it came out and it still vibrates my ❤
She was a friend to me when I needed one
Wasn't for her
I don't know what i would've done
She gave me back something that was missing in me
Talk about celestial bodies ...
And their angels on the wing
😇💙😇💙😇
Back when times were a lot simpler I had no money back then nowadays I have money but then this music was enough for me back in the 70s at my playground the Spartanburg sc. fair ya that was me back then running all over the fair grounds max the guard at the gate an Otto letting me ride the golf cart great times of my life hanging out with mike jones and junior terry life time friends still to this day
God bless you Jackson Browne for your voice and persona.I wasn't able to give the world what you did and much as I would have loved to.
Reaching into the heart of the darkness
For the tenderness within
🎶💚🎶💚🎶💚🎶
These lyrics hit me deeply
@@tamaracline5739 OMG Tamara ...me too ..hit me hard like BAM 💛
SO BEAUTIFUL THE STORY ...the lyrics reach deep down into our soul and we feel that same connected time and time again woven in to the beautiful mosaic tapestries of our lives
And loves
Much love sweet friend
Hugs 💛💛💛💛
Fantastic song, lyrically and musically. One of his best.
@@ytubesub8514 I love me some high hat.
Agreed
Running into the midnight........
Yet it's not on his greatest hits. I had to get his disk "Hold Out" I think it's great.
@@normvw4053 ya gotta do what ya gotta do when you get wowed by a song. I've bought albums my whole life for one song. Drive on!
She was a friend to me
When I needed one
If it wasn't for her
I don't know what id have done
She gave me back something that was missing in me
🎼❤🎼❤🎼❤🎼❤🎼❤🎼❤🎼❤🎼❤🎼❤🎼❤🎼❤🎼❤🎼❤🎼❤🎼❤🎼❤🎼❤🎼❤🎼❤🎼❤🎼❤🎼❤🎼❤🎼❤🎼❤🎼❤🎼❤🎼❤🎼❤🎼❤
Brilliant lyrics...amazing song!!!💯
Another great song by JB for the early 80s nothing like that girl can sing 🎶
If you're a guy and haven't experienced this, you're lucky or have lived a sheltered life. It certainly congers up memories for me.
She was an empath with strong boundaries. I know her. I am her. 🙂🎶
Agreed ❤ I'm exactly the same
She could have turned out to be just like any one
Almost anyone ...
With the possible exception Of who I wanted her to be 💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚
Love this song
MY NEW FAVORITE
The lyrics are so awesome
Talk about celestial bodies
And the Angel on the wing
She wasnt much good at sticking around
But that girl could sing 💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚
Some people just live the way they want to consequences be damned. And Valarie Carter was one of those rare people. The world lost a true musical talent when Valarie left us. RIP Valarie Carter.
She gave me back something that was missing in me
🎶💚🎶💚🎶💚🎶
my favorite Jackson song
This a romantic, sad, mysterious , what could have been song.
That girl ( Valerie) could sing
Tremendous !
Love this song anyone listening to this song in 2019 ❤❤❤❤❤
Not to mention that guitar solo soaring in this song.
David Jones....the whole band is immortals....Danny Korchtmar on guitar, Russ Kunkle on drums and the one and only Leland Sklar on bass. What a groove they laid down.
She could have turned out to be almost anyone ....
Almost anyone ...
With the possible exception of who I wanted her to be
💚🎶💚🎶💚🎶💚🎶
Boom SO DEEP 😇😇😇
My GAWD ....my new favorite song
Listen to the lyrics
NO SONG HITS ME HARDER IN THE HEART
Life changing
Man I would have damn sure stuck around for this guy
My new fave song
Love, Love, Love......thank you for your awesome music.... Thank you Megan Smith great video..🥰....Thank you Katrina for being my friend...my song to you dear...
She was a friend to me when I needed one
If it wasn't for her I don't know what id have done
She gave me back something that was missing in me
💚💚💚💚💚💚
That guitar will take you to the clouds...
She was a friend to me
When I needed one
If it wasn't for her
I don't know what id have done
She gave me back
something
that was
missing in me
🎶💚🎶💚🎶
These lyrics speak VOLUMES
Blows me AWAY
Talk about celestial bodies
And the ANGELS ON THE WING
Masterpiece from a masterpiece album
his best song
Talk about celestial body's
And their Angels on the wing
She wasn't much good at sticking around but that girl can sing
💚💚💚🎶🎶💚💚🎶💚💚💚
She could have turned out to be like anyone .....almost anyone
..with the possible exception Of who I wanted her to be 💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚
Boom that's deep ....
best Jackson Browne song ever, thanks for adding
I agree and you are welcome! :)
not even close to his best. not bad though. Just about anything off Running On Empty beats this.
It's so perfectly structured and powerfully played and written...And I mean, from the first note to the fade-out. Jackson's vocals are so heartfelt. The use of the echoes is an especially effective touch of pure artistry that make the song truly sparkle. It's one of those "once in a career" type of tracks. Vastly underrated and under-played.
One of the times I saw Jackson Browne he played this song and he had a girl up higher than the band singing and using the tambourine. It was great
We've all had that girl at least once.
The same one, more than likely....
Ed Cavanagh .... for me it was twice. What can I say .... I'm addicted to beautiful women.
Yes...I knew her.....
Those of us who were fortunate.
Chelle...this will always make Me think about You
This song really gets to my core. I was 19 when this came out...a lot of memories growing up in So. Cal. with Jackson Brown as a back ground sound track.
me to AMAS class of 1980/19 yrs old then.
In the dead of night
She could shine a light
On some places
that youve never been
In that kinda light
You can lose your sight
And believe there was
something to win
You can hold her tight
With all your might
But she'll slip through your arms like the wind
And be back in flight
Back into the night
But you might never
see her again
My fave part 💜💜💜
My fave part too 💛💛💛💛
Running in circles behind her
And thinking in terms of "a plan"
She couldn't have been any kinder
When she came back to try to explain
Pure poetry!
@@scottieehopkins9857 I heard this song as a kid a million times and didn't like it
But as an adult and I'm 51 now
This song resonates with me
A masterpiece ❤️🎵🎶🎧❤️➕
she gave me back something that was missing in me...
great song . love the feel of the guitar player
The part at 2:41
That IS SO DEEP
and touched me in the heart the deep crevices ....places no ones ever been 💜💜💜💜
She gave me back what has been missing in me 💚
This is one of my all time favorite driving volume up windows down thinking back thinking ahead dreaming of new stories to write songs.
you just shared your shadow, i see, nice words...singing is to each own...
So Very Underrated!!! I never tire of this song!! He's a true musical genius and one of my all time favorites!!
She was a friend to me when I needed one
Wasn't for her I don't know what I would have done
She gave me back something was missing in me
She could have turned out to be like like almost anyone ...
Almost anyone ...
With the possible exception of who I wanted her to be
🎶💙🎶💙🎶💙🎶💙🎶
incredible.
Fantastic song.!!!!
I know it's cliché.....but it's true...
They don't make them like they used to.
Long Live Rock & Roll.
I remembered when this song came out in 1980, i was station in California , this song just fits in with the California style of life at the time. especially cruising the Bvlds
I miss you every day sissy! ❤
I think almost every guy has had a girl like that pass through their life.
I miss you dearly Eve, please come home! Life isn't the same without you to share it with me.... 💕
awe
David Lindley,playing his Rickenbacker lap,tuned way up to open C,playing through an overamped Dumble Overdrive. That solo should have gone on for hours!
Excellent song!
It could have been sung about my former hcw, Nohelani
Yesssss my fave 🔥♥🔥♥🔥♥🔥♥🔥♥
What a super song--
“ Happy ST. Patrick’s Day{ “ Ladies “ }Around
The World!!! “
what a great tune...love that guitar solo! ty!
"stubbling into the lights of the city..." that falsetto!
The words are awesome 🎸🌌🌎
Great... great tune!
It’s about Valerie Carter as is Steve Winwood’s song Valerie...
My favorite song
Who is ? 2022 & still jamming it out loud and proud y'all. Alot of memories, good & bad. But all good.
I love this.
Lyrical master Jackson Browne at his best.
Beautiful song.
Jackson Brown was great when I saw him in concert
I loved (strong grossly over used imprecise word) this from first hearing it as a boy, yes, 1980. I never knew if it was real life or what, never thought to look it up. Didn't need to know or want to know. These comments removed some of the mystique of this song. All fine: I will always turn to it as needed. (😊)
In the late 80s I dated a radio DJ. I broke up with him and he dedicated this song to me the next day. Always loved the song
Fantastic song, fantastic singer/songwriter.❤❤
Just another reason to listen to Jackson Brown....
His lyrics 💙💙💙
This song reminds me of someone I once knew. She did exactly what this song describes a woman doing to a lost soul.