Bruce has grappled with feelings of isolation and alienation through song for decades, but “Loose Change” may be the most artful and hopeful example. Let’s take a close listen.
Month: November 2019
Danny took the spotlight and Bruce earned his fastest-guitar-in-the east reputation when Steel Mill broke out Bruce’s original song, “Jeannie, I Want to Thank You.” Even if you’re not a Steel Mill fan, this one’s a must-listen.
This early Springsteen original features fine vocals from Bruce and Robbin and a typically great Steel Mill guitar jam–but ouch, those lyrics.
Every once in a while, a beautiful Springsteen cover comes out of nowhere. Here’s one, from a busker on the streets of Dublin.
If Jason Heath and The Greedy Souls’ cover of “4th of July, Asbury Park (Sandy)” sounds so perfect, maybe it’s because of the family connection.
“Back in Your Arms” is Bruce’s most soulful and rueful torch song, presaging themes he still grapples with today.
James Gooch’s acoustic cover of “Moonlight Motel” is the first Western Stars cover I’ve featured on this blog, and it’s bound to be a controversial one. You’ll understand why when you listen to it.
“Wrong Side of the Street” is a lyrical lightweight, but it features a great E Street Band backing track that went unreleased for more than 30 years after it was recorded.