Category: Roll of the Dice (596)
Roll of the Dice: Two Hearts
“Two Hearts” is one of Bruce’s early songwriting masterpieces, and one that is best listened to acoustically than in its original arrangement.
Roll of the Dice: Bring on the Night
“Bring on the Night” is one of the weaker outtakes on Tracks, but it offers insight into its descendant, “My Love Will Not Let You Down.”
Roll of the Dice: Lift Me Up
“Lift Me Up” is a delicate, ethereal coda to Limbo, John Sayles’ brilliant film.
Roll of the Dice: True Love Is Hard to Come By
A fascinating work-in-progress that eventually led to “Janey, Don’t You Lose Heart.”
Roll of the Dice/Cover Me, Clarence Clemons: Savin' Up
Double-entry today: “Savin’ Up” is a Bruce Springsteen original composition, recorded by Clarence Clemons and the Red Bank Rockers, but performed live by Bruce on many occasions.
Roll of the Dice: Crystal
Another entry from the lost notebook–this one had some real potential.
Roll of the Dice: Night Fire
When “Night Fire” finally saw the light of day,it turned out to be a lesser version of “Point Blank.” But what was it meant to be originally?
Roll of the Dice: Fade Away
“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: Jesus Was an Only Son
“Jesus Was an Only Son” is a quiet reflection on the pain of losing a child. It transcends its religious imagery and resonates with any parent with children on the verge of adulthood.
Roll of the Dice: Until the Rain Comes
Unearthed handwritten lyrics by an 18-year-old Bruce Springsteen.