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Tag: The River

Roll of the Dice

Roll of the Dice: Fade Away

Posted on April 28, 2018November 26, 2019 by Ken

“Fade Away” is a young man’s “Back in Your Arms,” a Danny Federici-powered cry of anguish over lost love. It’s beautiful and perfect–Bruce’s songwriting at its best.

Roll of the Dice

Roll of the Dice: Little White Lies

Posted on March 20, 2018December 27, 2022 by Ken

“Little White Lies” is a thematic analogue to “Stolen Car” and forerunner to “Brilliant Disguise” — a fascinating outtake from The River sessions.

Where the Band Was

Where the Band Was: Los Angeles, March 15, 2016

Posted on March 15, 2018December 27, 2022 by Ken

A fantastic opener to a sizzling three-night stand that sent off the L.A. Sports Arena off to meet the Wrecking Ball in style.

Roll of the Dice

Roll of the Dice: The Ties that Bind

Posted on March 9, 2018January 1, 2024 by Ken

The fascinating evolution of “The Ties That Bind,” prototyped, previewed, and repeatedly revised on the road long before it ever saw vinyl.

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