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MerrilyMerrily

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10. Jackson Browne wrote a song for his son that was so sad and wise

Reply to duhneece (Original post)

Sat Nov 29, 2025, 10:56 AM

Nov 29

The Only Child.
His son was two years old at the time, and his mother had just committed suicide.
That song sticks with me, especially the chorus. "Take good care of your mother", which changes to "Take good care of each other" at the end.

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Jackson Browne's son is dead [View all] duhneece Nov 28 OP

How sad MustLoveBeagles Nov 28 #1

Ohh that is so Cha Nov 28 #2

So young, how sad. sheshe2 Nov 28 #3

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Back so soon. sheshe2 Nov 29 #8

Doctor My Eyes Brother Buzz Nov 28 #4

I actually remember this cover Skittles Nov 28 #5

I still picture Jackson Browne as the young man on The Pretender album. dem4decades Nov 28 #6

I know samplegirl Nov 29 #9

Jackson Browne wrote a song for his son that was so sad and wise MerrilyMerrily Nov 29 #10