This understated, underrated 1989 outtake puts a period at the end of “Brilliant Disguise.”
Month: November 2021
From their January 2021 “Recovered” benefit comes this wonderful Americana version of Bruce’s 9/11 anthem.
Katy Crane returns with a deep dive into Bruce’s 1984 outtake.
One of the rare outtakes from the Greatest Hits sessions that never evolved into a full song, “I’m Going Back” provides a fascinating glimpse at the newly reunited E Street Band working out new material.
In the wake of North Carolina’s anti-LGBTQ HB2 law, Bruce made a statement by cancelling his show in Greensboro. Brandi Carlile made a different kind of statement shortly after–and it was perfect.
The tragic death of a family friend gave rise to this lovely song about the resilience of the spirit.
A few more souvenirs from my trip back east.
From his wonderful 2009 tribute album Hearts of Stone, check out Lorenzo Bertocchini’s beautiful arrangement of Bruce’s very, very deep cut.
Introducing guest-blogger Katy Crane in her first of hopefully many appearances. Today she offers a counter-take to my interpretation of “Western Stars.”