Working on the Highway
Working on the Highway: Perhaps the best jailbait song ever.
Darlington County
The continuing mis-adventures of Wilson and Wayne, chicken delivery men and fugitive ne’er-do-wells.
Cover Me
Lyrically lazy and musically plodding, “Cover Me” is a candidate for Bruce’s weakest song ever.
Born in the U.S.A.
Even Bruce wasn’t always sure exactly what he was trying to say with “Born in the U.S.A.” Let’s finish tracing the evolution of one of Bruce Springsteen’s most famous songs, from early drafts to remixes and great live performances.
Prologue: Vietnam
The road to “Born in the U.S.A.” starts here with this Nebraska-era demo.
Betty Jean
Listen to the tale of Betty Jean, Bobby’s younger sister. She never made it out of town, but she had her share of adventures just the same.
Unsatisfied Heart
The curious tale of “Unsatisifed Heart,” never released but with DNA that would influence several later songs.
The Klansman
“The Klansman” is one of the best unreleased outtakes from the Born in the U.S.A. sessions–a stark, morally ambiguous tale of the day a KKK recruiter visits a young boy’s home.
Richfield Whistle
A year after recording “James Lincoln Deere,” Bruce revisits his anti-hero and crafts a much strong and grayer tale.
One Love
An almost B-side for an almost album, “One Love” remains locked away in Bruce’s vault (except for the demo escapee, which you can hear inside).