Big day: Bruce releases his second studio album, films a 1980 River show for posterity (and an eventual box set), and makes guest appearances with Huey Lewis, Bob Geldof, and Eric Church. Lots more inside.
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A day full of highlights, from Bruce’s first meeting with Mike Appel, to his first on-stage appearance with Ronnie Spector, to the recording of the “Born in the U.S.A.” video and more.
One of Joe and Bruce’s best collaborations may have inspired one of Bruce’s own songs too.
One of the best singles of 1995, “Labor of Love” was also a musical seed for one of Bruce’s best songs too.
I know, I know–another vacation. But this one’s short, and I brought you back something!
Now it can be told: the secret Springsteen studio performance kept under wraps for a quarter century.
American Babylon’s title track is one of the only tracks Bruce had nothing to do with on the album, but that hasn’t stopped Bruce and Joe from teaming up to play it on stage.
On the 25th anniversary of American Babylon, Joe Grushecky and I take a look back at the making and meaning of Joe’s landmark album and his decades-long friendship with producer, co-writer, and collaborator Bruce Springsteen.
“Never Be Enough Time” is a standout track from a stellar album, and a joyous collaboration between Joe Grushecky and Bruce.