You Love the Thunder
Jackson Browne
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12 facts about this song
Artist BackgroundJackson Browne is an American singer-songwriter who has been active in the music industry since the 1960s. He is known for his personal, socially conscious lyrics and folk-rock style.
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Album Information"You Love The Thunder" is a track from Browne's fourth studio album, "Running on Empty". The album was released in 1977.
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Track Position"You Love The Thunder" is the second track on Side Two of the vinyl edition and track eight on the CD edition.
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Unique Nature of Album"Running on Empty" has a unique concept in that all of its songs were written and recorded on tour, either live on stage, or in locations associated with touring, such as backstage, on tour buses, or in hotel rooms.
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Song Theme"You Love The Thunder" is a song about a turbulent but passionate relationship. In it, Browne sings about a woman who loves danger and risk – the "thunder".
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RecordingThe song was recorded live for the album at a concert at Garden State Arts Center in Holmdel, New Jersey in September 1977.
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Backup Vocalist InsightBackup vocals on this song were provided by Doug Haywood, who sang on many of Browne's albums and was part of his touring band for many years.
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Live PerformancesJackson Browne has continued to perform "You Love The Thunder" live in concert regularly, making it a fan favorite.
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Critical ReceptionWhile the song is not as well-known as Browne's hit singles like "Running on Empty" or "The Load-Out", it still received positive reviews from critics for its evocative lyrics and energetic performance.
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Album SuccessThe "Running on Empty" album peaked at No. 3 on the Billboard 200 charts and has since been certified 7x Platinum by the RIAA.
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Notable MusiciansThe song features notable musicians including Danny Kortchmar on guitar, David Lindley on Fiddle and Russ Kunkel on drums.
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Song Duration"You Love The Thunder" has a length of 3 minutes and 52 seconds.
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