An unlikely origin song and musical melange in every incarnation, “The E Street Shuffle” introduced and knighted Bruce’s destined-for-legend band.
Category: Roll of the Dice
No, not *that* “Protection” – this one is a light River-era outtake that likely influenced two later official releases.
“Your Own Worst Enemy” is the bridge between Magic and Working on a Dream, featuring a lush and layered backing track paired with devastatingly biting lyrics.
The third single off Western Stars is one of Bruce’s most hopeful, optimistic, and joyous songs–a masterpiece of a pop song that ranks among his very best.
Welcome summer with Bruce’s tribute to 1960s girl groups, the wonderfully light “I’m in Love Again.”
“Reno” is easily one of Bruce’s most beautiful, poignant, and cinematic songs–it’s been in my top ten since the moment I first heard it.
Sweet and slight, “Natural Magic” signaled a turn toward more soulful, romantic songs in Bruce’s set lists.
It started as a lark but ended up biting social commentary. Let’s trace the curious evolution of “57 Channels.”
Still missing in action after all these years, “Down by the River” is a straight up rocker featuring the E Street Band in all its glory that would have been right at home on The River.
An almost-forgotten rockabilly outcast from the Born in the U.S.A. sessions, “TV Movie” is a sly send-up of the cost of popular fame and a star turn for Professor Roy Bittan.