In which we ask the question: is there any redeeming virtue in this widely scorned deep cut?
Category: Roll of the Dice
Relationship song or 9/11 catharsis? Either way, “Lonesome Day” helps us process the pain of betrayal and hold our self-destructive urges in check.
The story of how an unlikely cover of an obscure electro-punk band became a nightly benediction from Bruce to his fans.
Hidden away on the flip side of the handwritten lyrics for “Gloria’s Eyes” lurks a Springsteen original that still hasn’t seen the light of day.
“Western Stars” is Bruce’s magnum opus–a gorgeously cinematic, metatextual commentary on his life’s work and journey.
A themed benefit concert invite provided the spark for Bruce’s original talking blues. Take a listen and laugh along inside.
This Tunnel of Love outtake is the mirror image of “Valentine’s Day,” an artfully and subtly constructed escape fantasy that would have been a perfect fit on the album.
Steel Mill was known for its ferocious guitar jams, but “Sister Theresa” is a fascinating exception: a Springsteen original written for acoustic guitar and recorder(!)
Written in the aftermath of 9/11, “You’re Missing” gives voice to the grief and loss we all experience sooner or later.
Never recorded, released, or performed, Bruce’s legendary “Glory Road” provides fascinating insight into the evolution of two of his signature songs. Check out early lyrics and artifacts inside.