The literal and emotional centerpiece of Letter to You, “House of a Thousand Guitars” is one of Bruce’s most intimate and summational songs.
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Is “The Promised Land” a song of defiance or surrender? That depends on the ear of the behearer.
“Darkness on the Edge of Town” is one of Bruce’s most enduring classics. But is it a song about heroic defiance or defeat and addiction?
The title’s not a coincidence: This Wrecking Ball deep cut is a direct sequel to Bruce’s 1985 Top Ten single.
Edwin Starr’s “War” remains sadly relevant ever since its original smash release. In 1985, Bruce released a live music video of his cover version, and three years later he performed it with Starr himself. Watch both amazing performances inside.
Omitting this stunning street romance from Greetings From Asbury Park was a ballroom crime. Take a close listen to this misunderstood lost classic inside.
Known by a few names, “The Song” is an unreleased, unperformed but completely realized early songwriting exercise by Bruce.
Another treasure from the vault: Listen to “Street Queen,” Bruce’s car-on-boy fetish song from the very first day of recording sessions for Greetings from Asbury Park.