“Downbound Train” is a master class in cinematic songwriting. Let’s look at how the director skillfully crafted his “movie” inside.
Month: January 2019
We’re going obscure today… all the way back to 1973 to hear Bruce and the E Street Band cover the unofficial anthem of America’s national pastime.
“We’ve Got to Do It Now” is a Steel Mill-era anti-war song with co-lead vocals by Bruce and Robbin Thompson.
The late, great Solomon Burke adapted Bruce’s sweet “Ain’t Got You” into a bombastic country roots romp. The result is a *very* different song. You need to hear this one.
Bruce covered Nanci Griffith’s gorgeous ballad at a 1988 soundcheck in New York City.
“Local Hero” is a sly, meta-commentary on the downhill side of fame–and its greatest irony is that Bruce never quite reached it like he thought he would.
Three years ago today: Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band launch an eight-month tour that starts with a full-album performance of the The River and would end with a career-spanning marathon retrospective.
One time only: Bruce covers Solomon Burke’s country soul classic with Southside Johnny and The Asbury Jukes in 1977.
Today’s cover is a daring interpretation of “Glory Days” on piano and harmonica, and it works amazingly well.
A tale of two one-way streets: one bitter, one sad, both sweet.