The Pretender | Jackson Browne | Lyrics ☾☀

Released | November 10th, 1976
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[tayhey]

My husband and I saw Jackson every time he came to Las Vegas. Lost him last year after 46 years. Saw Jackson alone last week. Had the best seat, front row, center. My Jack would’ve loved it. He was the one who made me love Jackson. For that one night, we were side by side again.

[edmega]

I remember listening to this in the 70s and thinking I had all the time in the world … in a wink of an eye was more prophetic than I realized … such a well written classic!

[rustyblair]

I was a teenager in the 70's and didn't really understand 'The Pretender'. As I'm staring 60 it's so apparent. I've spent my whole adult life struggling for the 'legal tender'. And for what?

[_Dk]

I’m retired now in my 60’s. And this song hits home, growing up as a teen in the 70’s.

[grahammatthews]

I am an African American male age 74 and this is my favorite song of Jackson Brown, I saw him in concert at the Merriwether Post Pavilion in 1978, best concert ever.

[andydasher]

We spend our entire life struggling for the legal tender so we can retire in comfort but you can have all the money in the world but without your health it means nothing. Take care of yourself my friends.
P.S. at some point enjoy it

[jena]

"While the ships bearing their dreams sail out of sight" At 50 years old, a lot of dreams sailed out of sight. I hold on to the ones hanging around at the shoreline❤

[WesB]

Every working mans anthem. Never give up. BRAVO Mr Browne.

[SharonGoewert]

l loved this song when I was preteen Im now
56 yrs. old and wish and Pray for my 27 yr. old son now.

[ShiftlessBill]

I remember hearing this song for the first time late at night when I was driving cab, and being blown away - it was so unlike anything else on the radio. And that line "I'm gonna be a happy idiot and struggle for the legal tender" really got me wondering about the direction of my life.

[lonniebeavers]

For over 35 years worked in hot nasty machine shops six to seven days a week ten to twelve hours a shift . Now my strength has gone . My health gone . God bless the pretender all of us .

[deancodner]

I’m still struggling for that legal tender at the ripe age of 61, I can still hold my own with the young ones . It just hurts doing it more now lol

[vincefisher]

One of the most underrated and prolific songwriters of all time.

[Craig-bzdm]

This song came out in 1976 when Jackson was only 28 years old. As a songwriter I want to know how could such a young man have this much wisdom. I'm 56 and I'm just figuring out these things now. Oh, and he wrote " These Days " at 16 years old. God Bless You Jackson Browne !!!!

[kerrienich]

I fell in love with this song when I was about 13. At 61 it's still the most hauntingly beautiful song I've ever heard . I still haven't found all my colours though...

[tombeyer]

Woke up to the birds chirping and the lyrics to this number runnin' through my head. Through this rollercoaster of life, at 64 years young, still tryin' to hold onto the good times. Peace, love and harmony going out to everyone.

[debbiesills]

This was played at my brothers memorial and I couldn't listen to it for about 6 years after his death. I still barely get through without tears. I love Jackson Browne, always have. Saw him in the 1970's and was suppose to see him next month but now it will be next year. I will sob big tears if he should do this song, but that's okay, music moves us in so many ways.

[timothyneighbors]

Time is our greatest gift make your days count

[JeriOsuna]

I really like this song! IT has alot😮 of meaning! Jackson Browne Legends Honor Artist Brilliant Writer 😎👍 thank You for all your Years of Hard work .🍸🥂☔☔🌙✍️🌹🌹🌹🌹🎸🎸🎸🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Little Miss copper stone . ⚡⚡⚡☀️😍🎤

[painmovingforward]

There is something about this song that makes me weep.