Jackson Browne - 1970-04-06 - Los Angeles, CA (SBD/FLAC)

(Soundboard FLAC)

The Criterion Demos

01. Last Time I Was Home (2:57)
02. Jamacia Say You Will (3:45)
03. Song For Adam (5:18)
04. Doctor My Eyes (3:49)
05. Low Road (3:04)
06. Door Into The Morning (2:40)
07. Another Place (2:33)
08. The Birds Of St Marks (3:39)
09. Mae Jean Goes To Hollywood (2:56)
10. Gone To Sorrow (3:04)
11. Hot Like Today (2:49)
12. A Child In These Hills (3:45)
13. The Top (3:53)
14. My Opening Farewell (4:35)
15. The Times You've Come (3:26)
16. From The Silver Lake (4:39)
17. There Came A Question (3:23)
18. Rock Me On The Water (3:50)
19. Nightingale (4:06)

Notes:
Here is a real find, and something I have been looking for for quite awhile, the legendary Criterion Demos made by Jackson Browne in 1970.
It includes early demo versions of most of the songs from his first album, but more importantly, about half of the 19 tracks are never-released songs by Jackson. Some of these unknown songs are startlingly good, but were surprisingly never developed any further for future release. Unlike the much earlier Nina Demos (made in 1967), which contained mainly undistinguished, forgettable, or uncharacteristic songs, this is the Jackson Browne that we know and love, just in the early stages. Thus, this is a treasure trove for fans, but has been very difficult to find for even dedicated Jackson Browne fans. No more. Here it is. Big Thanks to Chuntao (http;//www.raremps.co.uk)
for finding this and making it available.

Background: Jackson signed a co-publishing agreement with Hollywood's Criterion Music in the fall of 1969. These demo tracks were recorded in early 1970, prior to his hooking up with David Geffen, which took place later in 1970 and the recording of his first album which took place in 1971. In fact, it was this demo version of "Jamaica Say You Will" from the recording session at Criterion Studios -- which Jackson sent to David Geffen -- that attracked Geffen's attention. The track included backing by J.D. Souther (on drums?), Glenn Frey, and Ned Doheny. This was not an official album, nor was it ever intended as an official release. It was merely Jackson Browne making some demo recordings in his role as a staff writer for Criterion Music. These recordings were intended to be used to promote Jackson's songs to other artists for recording.