“Brothers Under the Bridges” is a Born in the U.S.A. outtake bristling with youth and yearning–but it foreshadows Bruce’s twelve-years-later sequel.
Month: October 2019
One time only: Bruce joins Roy Orbison and an all-star line-up on Roy’s first big hit, “Only the Lonely.”
Sister song to “Unsatisfied Heart,” “Fugitive’s Dream” is a fully-realized Born in the U.S.A. outtake that would have been right at home on Nebraska.
Sonny Day’s version of “Saving Up” is the definitive one, even if it’s an obscure cover of an obscure song (unless you’re from Auckland, in which case it’s a classic).
Bruce’s personal anthem has been central and vital to his catalog since its 1995 debut, receiving an astonishing *four* different studio releases. Listen to them all, along with backstory, insights, and great performances inside.
One time only: Bruce Springsteen makes a surprise appearance with Soul Asylum in 1995, joining the band for Smokey Robinson’s classic, “The Tracks of My Tears.”
We may not be able to make out the lyrics for “Don’t Say No,” but the backing track is a keeper. Too bad Bruce didn’t find a home for it–although it’s not for lack of trying.
It’s an obscure song covered by an even more obscure band, but The Blue Bonnets’ version of “The Angel” is terrific–maybe even better than Bruce’s version.
“Baby Doll” was one of the first songs Bruce played for Mike Appel at their very first meeting, and it almost kept him from getting a second chance. But the song had promise–listen to the unearthed demo and judge for yourself inside.
At an Elvis-themed benefit concert, Bruce joined Sting, Billy Joel, Elton John, Paul Simon, and more great performers on an encore of Elvis’ classic “Jailhouse Rock.”