One of the rare outtakes from the Greatest Hits sessions that never evolved into a full song, “I’m Going Back” provides a fascinating glimpse at the newly reunited E Street Band working out new material.
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The tragic death of a family friend gave rise to this lovely song about the resilience of the spirit.
If you’re paying attention to the words, you’re doing it wrong. This is song you feel, not hear.
One time only: Dr. Zoom and the Sonic Boom let loose (and I do mean loose) with the transitional “Lady of Boston.”
A departure at the time, “Out in the Street” established a theme of community in Bruce’s songwriting that became a hallmark of the E Street Band experience.
It’s a muddy recording, but this early rocker has a self-deprecating “I’m Goin’ Down” charm that wins us over.
They don’t write ’em any sadder than this, but you’ll need to turn to Bruce’s acoustic performances to truly feel the pathos.
At 77 seconds, this furious 1980 B-side is Bruce’s shortest studio track on record.
Like the man says, If you’re ever going to stand on it at all, stand on it now. The longer you wait, the slower you get.