Name: Running on Empty by Jackson Browne
Brand: Jackson Browne
SKU: 081227976712
Price: 9.9 USD
Availability: OnlineOnly
Rating: 4.5 (70 reviews)

ALBUM

Having acknowledged a certain creative desperation on The Pretender, Jackson Browne lowered his sights (and raised his commercial appeal) considerably with Running on Empty, which was more a concept album about the road than an actual live album, even though its songs were sometimes recorded on-stage (and sometimes on the bus or in the hotel). Unlike most live albums, though, it consisted of previously unrecorded songs. Browne had less creative participation on this album than on any he ever made, solely composing only two songs, co-writing four others, and covering another four. And he had less to say -- the title song and leadoff track neatly conjoined his artistic and escapist themes. Figuratively and creatively, he was out of gas, but like "the pretender," he still had to make a living. The songs covered all aspects of touring, from Danny O'Keefe's "The Road," which detailed romantic encounters, and "Rosie" (co-written by Browne and his manager Donald Miller), in which a soundman pays tribute to auto-eroticism, to, well, "Cocaine," to the travails of being a roadie ("The Load-Out"). Audience noises, humorous asides, loose playing -- they were all part of a rough-around-the-edges musical evocation of the rock & roll touring life. It was not what fans had come to expect from Browne, of course, but the disaffected were more than outnumbered by the newly converted. (It didn't hurt that "Running on Empty" and "The Load-Out"/"Stay" both became Top 40 hits.) As a result, Browne's least ambitious, but perhaps most accessible, album ironically became his biggest seller. But it is not characteristic of his other work: for many, it will be the only Browne album they will want to own, just as others always will regard it disdainfully as "Jackson Browne lite." ~ William Ruhlmann

1. Running on Empty

by Jackson Browne

Assistant Engineer: Tom Walsh
Mark Salwasser
Greg Landanyi
David Hewitt
Russell Schmitt
Norman Mershan; Production
Additional Vocals: Doug Haywood
Rosemary Butler; Other
Bass Guitar: Leland Sklar; Performer
Bass Guitar: Leland Sklar; Performer
Drums: Russell Kunkel; Performer
Fiddle: David Lindley; Performer
Guitar: David Lindley
Danny Kortchmar
Jackson Browne; Performer
Keyboard: Craig Doerge; Performer
Engineer: Dennis Kirk
George Ybarra; Production
Lead Vocals: Jackson Browne; Performer
Primary Artist: Jackson Browne; Main Performer
Piano: Jackson Browne; Performer
Composer: Jackson Browne; Composer
Mastering Engineer: Bernie Grundman; Production
Producer: Jackson Browne; Production

2. The Road

by Jackson Browne

Assistant Engineer: Tom Walsh
Mark Salwasser
Greg Landanyi
David Hewitt
Russell Schmitt
Norman Mershan; Production
Additional Vocals: Doug Haywood
Rosemary Butler; Other
Bass Guitar: Leland Sklar; Performer
Bass Guitar: Leland Sklar; Performer
Drums: Russell Kunkel; Performer
Fiddle: David Lindley; Performer
Guitar: David Lindley
Danny Kortchmar
Jackson Browne; Performer
Keyboard: Craig Doerge; Performer
Engineer: Dennis Kirk
George Ybarra; Production
Lead Vocals: Jackson Browne; Performer
Primary Artist: Jackson Browne; Main Performer
Piano: Jackson Browne; Performer
Composer: Danny O'keefe; Composer
Mastering Engineer: Bernie Grundman; Production
Producer: Jackson Browne; Production

3. Rosie

by Jackson Browne

Assistant Engineer: Tom Walsh
Mark Salwasser
Greg Landanyi
David Hewitt
Russell Schmitt
Norman Mershan; Production
Additional Vocals: Doug Haywood
Rosemary Butler; Other
Bass Guitar: Leland Sklar; Performer
Bass Guitar: Leland Sklar; Performer
Drums: Russell Kunkel; Performer
Fiddle: David Lindley; Performer
Guitar: Danny Kortchmar
Jackson Browne
David Lindley; Performer
Keyboard: Craig Doerge; Performer
Engineer: Dennis Kirk
George Ybarra; Production
Lead Vocals: Jackson Browne; Performer
Primary Artist: Jackson Browne; Main Performer
Piano: Jackson Browne; Performer
Composer: Donald Miller
Jackson Browne; Composer
Mastering Engineer: Bernie Grundman; Production
Producer: Jackson Browne; Production

4. You Love the Thunder

by Jackson Browne

Assistant Engineer: Tom Walsh
Mark Salwasser
Greg Landanyi
David Hewitt
Russell Schmitt
Norman Mershan; Production
Additional Vocals: Doug Haywood
Rosemary Butler; Other
Bass Guitar: Leland Sklar; Performer
Bass Guitar: Leland Sklar; Performer
Drums: Russell Kunkel; Performer
Fiddle: David Lindley; Performer
Guitar: David Lindley
Danny Kortchmar
Jackson Browne; Performer
Keyboard: Craig Doerge; Performer
Engineer: Dennis Kirk
George Ybarra; Production
Lead Vocals: Jackson Browne; Performer
Primary Artist: Jackson Browne; Main Performer
Piano: Jackson Browne; Performer
Composer: Jackson Browne; Composer
Mastering Engineer: Bernie Grundman; Production
Producer: Jackson Browne; Production

5. Cocaine

by Jackson Browne

Primary Artist: Jackson Browne; Main Performer
Mastering Engineer: Bernie Grundman; Production
Bass Guitar: Leland Sklar; Performer
Additional Vocals: Rosemary Butler
Doug Haywood; Other
Bass Guitar: Leland Sklar; Performer
Drums: Russell Kunkel; Performer
Assistant Engineer: Tom Walsh
Mark Salwasser
David Hewitt
Russell Schmitt
Greg Landanyi
Norman Mershan; Production
Fiddle: David Lindley; Performer
Guitar: Jackson Browne
Danny Kortchmar
David Lindley; Performer
Keyboard: Craig Doerge; Performer
Lead Vocals: Jackson Browne; Performer
Piano: Jackson Browne; Performer
Violin: David Lindley; Performer
Composer: Glenn Frey
Rev. Gary Davis
Jackson Browne; Composer
Engineer: Dennis Kirk
George Ybarra; Production

6. Shaky Town

by Jackson Browne

Assistant Engineer: Tom Walsh
Mark Salwasser
Greg Landanyi
David Hewitt
Russell Schmitt
Norman Mershan; Production
Additional Vocals: Doug Haywood
Rosemary Butler; Other
Bass Guitar: Leland Sklar; Performer
Bass Guitar: Leland Sklar; Performer
Drums: Russell Kunkel; Performer
Fiddle: David Lindley; Performer
Guitar: Danny Kortchmar
Jackson Browne
David Lindley; Performer
Harmony: Danny Kortchmar; Performer
Keyboard: Craig Doerge; Performer
Engineer: Dennis Kirk
George Ybarra; Production
Lead Vocals: Jackson Browne; Performer
Primary Artist: Jackson Browne; Main Performer
Piano: Jackson Browne; Performer
Violin: David Lindley; Performer
Composer: Danny Kortchmar; Composer
Mastering Engineer: Bernie Grundman; Production
Producer: Jackson Browne; Production

7. Love Needs a Heart

by Jackson Browne

Assistant Engineer: Tom Walsh
Mark Salwasser
Greg Landanyi
David Hewitt
Russell Schmitt
Norman Mershan; Production
Additional Vocals: Doug Haywood
Rosemary Butler; Other
Bass Guitar: Leland Sklar; Performer
Bass Guitar: Leland Sklar; Performer
Drums: Russell Kunkel; Performer
Fiddle: David Lindley; Performer
Guitar: Danny Kortchmar
David Lindley
Jackson Browne; Performer
Keyboard: Craig Doerge; Performer
Engineer: Dennis Kirk
George Ybarra; Production
Lead Vocals: Jackson Browne; Performer
Primary Artist: Jackson Browne; Main Performer
Piano: Jackson Browne; Performer
Composer: Lowell George
Valerie Carter
Jackson Browne; Composer
Mastering Engineer: Bernie Grundman; Production
Producer: Jackson Browne; Production

8. Nothing but Time

by Jackson Browne

Assistant Engineer: Tom Walsh
Mark Salwasser
Greg Landanyi
David Hewitt
Russell Schmitt
Norman Mershan; Production
Additional Vocals: Doug Haywood
Rosemary Butler; Other
Bass Guitar: Leland Sklar; Performer
Bass Guitar: Leland Sklar; Performer
Drums: Russell Kunkel; Performer
Fiddle: David Lindley; Performer
Guitar: Danny Kortchmar
Jackson Browne
David Lindley; Performer
Keyboard: Craig Doerge; Performer
Engineer: Dennis Kirk
George Ybarra; Production
Lead Vocals: Jackson Browne; Performer
Primary Artist: Jackson Browne; Main Performer
Piano: Jackson Browne; Performer
Composer: Howard Burke
Jackson Browne; Composer
Mastering Engineer: Bernie Grundman; Production
Producer: Jackson Browne; Production

9. The Load Out

by Jackson Browne

Assistant Engineer: Tom Walsh
Mark Salwasser
Greg Landanyi
David Hewitt
Russell Schmitt
Norman Mershan; Production
Additional Vocals: Doug Haywood
Rosemary Butler; Other
Bass Guitar: Leland Sklar; Performer
Bass Guitar: Leland Sklar; Performer
Drums: Russell Kunkel; Performer
Fiddle: David Lindley; Performer
Guitar: Danny Kortchmar
Jackson Browne
David Lindley; Performer
Keyboard: Craig Doerge; Performer
Engineer: Dennis Kirk
George Ybarra; Production
Lead Vocals: Jackson Browne; Performer
Primary Artist: Jackson Browne; Main Performer
Piano: Jackson Browne; Performer
Composer: Bryan Garofalo
Jackson Browne; Composer
Mastering Engineer: Bernie Grundman; Production
Producer: Jackson Browne; Production

10. Stay

by Jackson Browne

Assistant Engineer: Tom Walsh
Mark Salwasser
Greg Landanyi
David Hewitt
Russell Schmitt
Norman Mershan; Production
Additional Vocals: Doug Haywood
Rosemary Butler; Other
Bass Guitar: Leland Sklar; Performer
Bass Guitar: Leland Sklar; Performer
Drums: Russell Kunkel; Performer
Fiddle: David Lindley; Performer
Guitar: David Lindley
Danny Kortchmar
Jackson Browne; Performer
Keyboard: Craig Doerge; Performer
Engineer: Dennis Kirk
George Ybarra; Production
Lead Vocals: Jackson Browne; Performer
Primary Artist: Jackson Browne; Main Performer
Piano: Jackson Browne; Performer
Composer: Maurice Williams; Composer
Mastering Engineer: Bernie Grundman; Production
Producer: Jackson Browne; Production

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

10 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

46 minutes and 9 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 640x640 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

Studio Quality (Hi-Res)

24bit / 96 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Hi-Res/Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

No lyrics found

Synchronized Lyrics

No synced lyrics found

Genres

Pop/Rock, Classic Rock, Country Rock, Singer-Songwriter

Label

Rhino - Elektra

Music Distribution Service

WMG Mora

Country

United States

Language

No language found

Popularity

Release Date

Dec 5, 1977

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

81227976712

Shopping cart

Notification

Running on Empty

1. Running on Empty

2. The Road

3. Rosie

4. You Love the Thunder

5. Cocaine

6. Shaky Town

7. Love Needs a Heart

8. Nothing but Time

9. The Load Out

10. Stay

Technical Specifications

Running on Empty

Product information

Release options

1. Running on Empty

2. The Road

3. Rosie

4. You Love the Thunder

5. Cocaine

6. Shaky Town

7. Love Needs a Heart

8. Nothing but Time

9. The Load Out

10. Stay

Technical Specifications