From the early days of the Born in the U.S.A. recording sessions comes this jewel box of a song that captures the impact of war on the ones left behind.
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Roll of the Dice (590)
It’s time for another installment from Bruce’s 1968 notebook–this time a poem rather than a song.
From way back in The Bruce Springsteen Band era, “All I Want to Do Is Dance” is Bruce at his poppiest.
As timely today as it was in the summer of ’82, Bruce’s slyly comedic “Out of Work” was a Top Forty hit for Gary U.S. Bonds.
This retread of “Brilliant Disguise” (with a bit of “I’m Goin’ Down”) adds nothing original to Bruce’s catalog. Cool backing track, though.
The second single from Western Stars is a standout, from Bruce’s Orbisonian vocals to his anti-thematic lyrics.
One time only: Bruce and Steel Mill reveal a new song about a solider at war buoyed by the thought of his love waiting for him. (Or was she?)
“She’s the One” is alchemy, amalgamation, and pure adrenaline. Let’s trace its origins and see what makes it tick.
Even way back in the Steel Mill era, Bruce leavened his sets with occasional pop trifles like this one.
The only Born to Run outtake to earn an official release, “Linda Let Me Be The One” is a beautifully melodramatic hat tip to Phil Spector.