''Solo Acoustic, Vol. 1'' is a live album by American singer-songwriter

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, released in 2005 (see

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). It reached number 4 on the Top Independent Albums chart and number 8 on the Top Internet Albums chart.

History

''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 ''Lives in the Balance'' is the eighth album by American singer-songwriter Jackson Browne, released in 1986 (see 1986 in music). It reached number 23 on The ''Billboard'' 200 chart. The title track as well as " For America" and " In the Shape of ...

" from the album was released as a promotional single.Paris, Russ
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" The Birds of St. Marks" was originally written in 1970 and sometimes played in live performances, but was not released on any recordings until this release. "The Rebel Jesus" is a bonus track on Australian and Japanese versions, and on special edition CDs bought in the U.S. at

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. At

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''Solo Acoustic, Vol. 1'' was nominated for the

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Reception

Writing for

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, music critic Thom Jurek wrote: "The music here speaks for itself... his gift as a songwriter is enigmatic, unassailable, and singular."

Track listing

All songs written by

, except where noted. #"The Barricades of Heaven" (Browne,

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, Mauricio Lewak, Kevin McCormick,

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, Jeff Young) – 6:00 #"Intro" – 1:44 #"

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" – 3:39 #"Intro" – 0:30 #" The Birds of St. Marks" – 4:47 #"Intro" – 2:11 #" Fountain of Sorrow" – 7:05 #"Your Bright Baby Blues" – 6:12 #" For a Dancer" – 4:48 #"Too Many Angels" – 5:08 #"Intro" – 1:22 #"

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" – 4:37 #"Intro" – 0:30 #"

" – 3:38 #"Intro" – 0:35 #"Looking East" (Browne, Conte, Goldenberg, Lewak, McCormick, Thurston, Young) – 5:42 #"Intro" – 0:15 #" The Pretender" – 6:40 #"Intro" – 1:21 #"

Take It Easy "Take It Easy" is the debut single by the American rock band Eagles, written by Jackson Browne and Eagles band member Glenn Frey, who also provides lead vocals. It was released on May 1, 1972, and peaked at No. 12 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 10 ...

" (Browne,

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) – 4:09 #"The Rebel Jesus" (Bonus track)

Personnel

*Jackson Browne – vocal,

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, piano

Charts

Album – ''Billboard'' (United States)

References

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