Originally produced by the Disney Channel in 1994, this documentary chronicles more than 25 years in the career of prolific singer-songwriter Jackson Browne, known not only for hits such as “Running on Empty” and “Doctor My Eyes” (both included here), but also for songs he wrote for the Eagles and others. While some may lament the absence of more up-tempo fare like “Redneck Friend” and “Somebody's Baby,” there are plenty of other familiar tunes here, including “The Pretender” and “For Everyman,” not to mention covers of Jimmy Cliff's “You Can Get It If You Really Want” and Bob Dylan's “All Along the Watchtower.” The songs are presented in a variety of settings: in addition to the Soundstage concert that forms the centerpiece of the program, we hear “Your Bright Baby Blues” from a gig with the Eagles in '74, a backstage duet of “Take It Easy” with stringmeister David Lindley, excerpts from the MUSE (Musicians United for Safe Energy) benefit shows at Madison Square Garden in '79, and more. Lindley, David Crosby, Graham Nash, Bonnie Raitt, Jennifer Warnes, and Don Henley are among those on hand to praise Browne, who details the origins of several songs—including “Birds of St. Mark's,” written about Velvet Underground chanteuse Nico, with whom Browne enjoyed a brief collaboration in the late '60s. Presented in Dolby Digital 5.1 and stereo, this is recommended. (S. Graham)
Jackson Browne: Going Home
(1994) 90 min. DVD: $14.98. Eagle Rock Entertainment (avail. from most distributors). Volume 26, Issue 2
Jackson Browne: Going Home
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