Jackson Browne - The Birds of St. Marks Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. When was 'The Birds of St. Marks' originally written?

   Jackson Browne originally wrote 'The Birds of St. Marks' in 1967. At the time, he was 18 years old and had just returned to California after spending some time in New York recording with Nico.

2. When was the song first properly recorded?

   Although a demo was recorded in 1970, Jackson Browne properly recorded 'The Birds of St. Marks' for the first time in 2014. It was included on his 14th studio album, 'Standing in the Breach'.

3. Who are the featured artists on the 2014 recording of the song?

   The 2014 recording of 'The Birds of St. Marks' features Greg Leisz on 12-string guitar, Val McCallum on electric guitar, Bob Glaub on bass, and Don Heffington on drums. Kipp Lennon and Val McCallum contributed to the vocal harmonies.

4. Which album includes the 2014 version of the song?

   The 2014 version of 'The Birds of St. Marks' is part of Jackson Browne's 14th studio album, 'Standing in the Breach'.

5. Was 'The Birds of St. Marks' ever featured in a movie?

   Yes, 'The Birds of St. Marks' was featured in the 2007 movie 'Reign Over Me', which starred Adam Sandler and Don Cheadle.

6. How did Jackson Browne describe the song's inspiration?

   Jackson Browne described 'The Birds of St. Marks' as a song he always heard as a Byrds song. This influence was even a part of the song's writing process, as he mentioned in an interview with Rolling Stone in 2014.