Bruce opened his 2009 album-length meditation on aging with an overture every bit as epic and powerful as “Jungleland.” Maybe even more.
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Working on a Dream (19)
Bruce had a dream in which he re-wrote “Happy Birthday” and now it’s on an album.
A gift to an old friend became the award-winning title song for one of the best films of 2008 and one of the most deeply empathic songs in Bruce’s catalog.
The very definition of an overlooked gem, “Tomorrow Never Knows” reflects an artist truly coming to terms with his mortality and establishes a throughline to Western Stars.
“My Lucky Day” is classic E Street magic both in the studio and on stage. Take a look and listen behind the scenes inside.
In defense of “Working on a Dream,” the perfect title track for one of Bruce’s best and most underrated albums.
“What Love Can Do” is a reminder that while love can’t solve society’s ills, it can give us the strength to face them. It’s more timely now than when Bruce wrote it.
“Queen of the Supermarket” is one of Bruce’s best 21st century songs. There–I’ve said it. I’ll explain why inside.
“Life Itself” bridges the themes of Magic and Working on a Dream–a neat trick in itself.