There are two versions of “None But the Brave,” differing only by one line. But that line and its contemporary context matter.
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Want to know why Bruce Springsteen became known as the “Fastest Guitar in Asbury Park?” Listen to this.
“We Are Alive” delivers one of Bruce’s most hopeful messages through his some of his most macabre imagery–quite an impressive feat.
Bruce penned “This Little Girl” for Gary U.S. Bonds’ comeback album, and it worked–providing Bonds with a Top 40 (and almost a Top 10) hit, powered by the E Street Band and Bruce’s lyrics, music, and backing vocals.
Musical cousin but lyrical opposite to “Lucky Town,” “You’ll Be Comin’ Down” is an under-the-radar track (perhaps justifiably) from Bruce’s Magic album.
“Code of Silence” is Bruce’s only live recording to win a Grammy, but his studio version with Joe Grushecky is pretty great, too.
Bruce grappled with depression through song as early as 1968, as this unreleased entry from his notebook demonstrates.
“The Brokenhearted” is Roy Orbison meets The Drifters, and 1977 Bruce meets 2010 Bruce. The style mash-up works, the vocal graft not so much.
Bruce’s 1998 cover of “We Shall Overcome” helps keep this most potent of protest songs alive and fresh for a new generation.
A couple of years ago, news leaked of an unreleased Springsteen song about Harry Potter, and it wasn’t long before the song leaked, too. This one probably should stay in the vault.