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"The Pretender" is a song written and performed by American rock performer Jackson Browne and featured on his 1976 album The Pretender.
- "Daddy's Tune"
- May 1977
- 1975 - early 1976
- Rock
“The Pretender” by Jackson Browne appears on his 1976 album of the same name. The song decries the loss of a dream and predicts the rise of the “yuppies” (young and upwardly mobile) of the ...
Apr 24, 2024 · “The Pretender” is a masterpiece by Jackson Browne, encapsulating all the disillusionment and search for meaning that characterizes the human condition. The song’s powerful lyrics and emotive melodies have resonated with people for decades, making it a timeless classic.
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A song about a man who gives up his dreams and lives a life of routine monotony in order to accumulate money. Browne wrote this song after tending to a person with schizophrenia and referencing the 1956 doo-wop classic "The Great Pretender". The song has remained relevant through the decades and is one of his most performed at concerts.