Only Bruce Springsteen could write such a perfect pop song and have no recollection of it. Thank goodness he remembered, because “Give the Girl a Kiss” is a gem both on record and in concert.
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One of the more under-the-radar Southside Johnny/Bruce Springsteen collaborations, “Walking Through Midnight” closed Southside’s first solo album in 1988.
In any arrangement and any style, “You Can Look” is guaranteed to bring the fun to any show it appears in. Let’s trace its long and winding evolution inside.
An unlikely origin song and musical melange in every incarnation, “The E Street Shuffle” introduced and knighted Bruce’s destined-for-legend band.
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.
“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.
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.