Rock Me on the Water
Jackson Browne, Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, Graham Nash, David Crosby
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8 facts about this song
Album Origin"Rock Me on the Water" is a track from Jackson Browne's self-titled debut album, often referred to as "Saturate before Using" due to the album cover imaging a water bag with the instructions "Saturate before Using".
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Song PopularityAlthough not as popular as "Doctor, My Eyes" (another song from the same album that reached third place in the Billboard Hot 100), "Rock Me on the Water" received significant radio airplay and peaked at No. 48 in the Billboard charts.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by multiple artists throughout the years. Some notable versions include covers by Linda Ronstadt on her album 'Don't Cry Now,' and by musician Bob Seger for his album 'Smokin' O.P.'s'.
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Spiritual ContextMany consider the song to have a spiritual or religious undertone. Some interpretations view it as Browne's longing for spiritual sustenance and yearning for divine guidance.
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Songwriting ProcessLike many of Browne's songs, "Rock Me on the Water" is thought to have been written on the guitar. He is known to have described his songwriting process as being inspired by chord progressions, around which he forms lyrics.
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Early PerformanceOne of the earliest performances of "Rock Me on the Water" was on 'The Old Grey Whistle Test' – a popular British television music show – in 1972.
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Song ReceptionThough not as commercially popular as some of Browne's other songs, "Rock Me on the Water" is considered a fan favorite and is still frequently performed in his live concerts.
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Music LegacyDespite not being a major hit, the song is instrumental in establishing Jackson Browne's career and is appreciated for its poetic lyrics and Browne's passionate vocals.
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