single · February 1, 1978

Running on Empty

Jackson Browne

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folk rockclassic rocksinger-songwriter

The title track of Browne's 1977 LP 'Running on Empty' became a surprise No. 1 hit in early 1978, offering a raw, behind-the-scenes look at life on tour.

• The song "Running on Empty" was recorded live in performance on the tour for the album of the same name.
• The single release of "Running on Empty" reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in April 1978.
• The album 'Running on Empty' was nominated for a Grammy Award for Album of the Year in 1978.

Jackson Browne is a singer-songwriter from Los Angeles, known for his introspective lyrics and contributions to the Southern California folk-rock sound. In 1978, he was at the height of his commercial success, following the massive popularity of his 1976 album 'The Pretender.'