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You Love the Thunder
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Wikipedia article
'"You Love the Thunder"' is a song written and performed by American singer-songwriter Jackson Browne from his 1977 live album, 'Running on Empty', recorded at a concert at Garden State Arts Center in Holmdel, New Jersey, on September 6, 1977. Released as the third single a full year after the album came out, it only reached #109 on 'Billboard's Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart, though it received increased Album-Oriented Rock airplay. The B-side of the U.S. single was "The Road"; however, the B-side for the British single was "Cocaine".Wikipedia Jackson Browne Discography Accessed July 10, 2012.Paris, Russ. [http://www.jrp-graphics.com/jb/discography.html JACKSON BROWNE COMPLETE DISCOGRAPHY]
History
The lyrics seem to describe the relationship of a musician and a spouse or girlfriend who comes along on tour, keeping with the theme of the 'Running on Empty' album, but they can be read more universally, as well:
:'You love the thunder, and you love the rain '
:'What you see revealed within the anger is worth the pain.'
:'And before the lightning fades and you surrender,'
:'You've got a second to look at the dark side of the man.'
:'You love the thunder and you love the rain '
:'You know your hunger like you know your name.'
:'And I know you wonder how you ever came'
:'To be a woman in love with a man in search of the flame...'
In his 1978 review of the album, Paul Nelson wrote: "Browne forges a temporary relationship with a kindred spirit, only to realize 'You can dream/But you can never go back the way you came.'"[https://www.rollingstone.com/music/albumreviews/running-on-empty-19780309 Nelson, Paul. 'Running On Empty' Review], Rolling Stone, March 9, 1978. Accessed July 10, 2012. 'Billboard Magazine' commented on the "engagingly unpolished vocals" and "dynamic instrumental track."
Reception
'Cash Box' said that it has a "moderate pace, good lyrics and a strong hook," as well as "effective" slide guitar and backing vocals.
Personnel
*Jackson Browne – vocals, acoustic guitar
*Rosemary Butler, Doug Haywood – background vocals
*Craig Doerge – piano
*Danny Kortchmar – electric guitar
*Russ Kunkel – drums
*David Lindley – slide guitar
*Leland Sklar – bass guitar
Chart positions
Notes
Category:1977 songs
Category:1978 singles
Category:Jackson Browne songs
Category:Songs written by Jackson Browne
Category:Asylum Records singles
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