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Yes, thank you. That’s on my list. Carlin’s biography on Bruce was great.

…I’ve read a lot of them. I thought I knew a lot about Bruce, but I was learning something new on virtually every page. And it’s not just the very interesting details Zanes provides, but his deep insights into Bruce and this era of his life. Absolutely a 10/10.

It’s been a long time, but I had to pop on to sing the praises of @warrenzanes.bsky.social phenomenal book Deliver Me From Nowhere. I finally got around to reading it, and was blown away. I knew it would be good, but I didn’t know it’d be *this* good. Best book on Bruce I’ve ever read and…

The Boss has arrived!

50 years since Born to Run changed rock forever, Bruce Springsteen returns to the UK this May and June, bringing his legendary live magic to packed crowds. To celebrate, @pitch_mag presents the Springsteen: Collector’s Edition – a deep dive into his greatness.

Yes, it’s April 1st, but this doesn’t appear to be a joke. Something special seems to be on the horizon…

These are fantastic photos, thanks for sharing!

Bruce Springsteen’s Nebraska is proof that an album recorded on a $50 cassette recorder can change music history. Here are 5 things you probably didn’t know about this stark masterpiece: zurl.co/Ee86R

a man is standing in front of a window and says just when i thought i was out they pull me back in ALT: a man is standing in front of a window and says just when i thought i was out they pull me back in

Yes, something like that would definitely be better. Or even just Summer of Springsteen. I still wouldn’t like the song probably, but it at least it would irritate me less. Just when I thought I was done thinking about this song, you pull me back in!

Where were you on Friday night February 22, 1985? I may have been watching this! Anybody wanna go back?

Finally, someone who gets me!

It’s kind of like if Bruce titled Thunder Road “Orbison” instead. Yeah he name checks Roy Orbison in the verse, but it’s not *about* Roy Orbison so that would be misleading. I am way overthinking this, aren’t I?

I think I would like it better if it kept all the Bruce song references in the verses, but came up with a different chorus and title than “Springsteen.” Every time I hear him sing “Springsteen” my mind is saying “yeah, what about him???” It doesn’t connect to what the rest of the song is about.

Me too. The Dancing in the Dark video was the first time I saw/heard Bruce, so that always has a special place. I do recall hearing Hungry Heart on the radio as a kid but I had no idea it was Bruce until Live 75-85 came out and I was like “Oh that’s a Bruce song?”

I’m still on board with Born in the USA as one of his greatest songs. I’d keep it in the top 10 myself.

The only nice thing I can say about it is maybe it brought some new fans to Bruce who had never heard of him? Other than that, I have no use for it

Yeah, it’s very gimmicky. He’s trying so hard to sound deep when he sings “Springsteen” but there’s just no depth there. This song just rubs me the wrong way. It’s almost irritating.

Interesting! Never see this one mentioned, but it’s up there for me too. Would love to hear the “electric Nebraska” version.

Sandy would be close to top 10 for me too.

Agreed!

Eric Church Released His Career-Defining Hit, “Springsteen,” 13 Years Ago Today How time flies.

Probably an unpopular opinion, but I’d love to hear others thoughts. I am not a fan of the song “Springsteen” by Eric Church. I don’t see the song as being *about* Bruce at all. It just lists some of his songs and then he sings “Springsteen.” Ok. I tried to like it, but it does nothing for me.

10 Best Bruce Springsteen Songs of All Time - Singersroom.com Bruce Springsteen isn’t just a musician—he’s a storyteller, a poet of the working class, and the voice of the American dream in all its triumphs and struggles. For over five decades, The Boss has capt...

This article is all over the place in terms of what it’s supposed to be (Bruce’s best? Most popular? Greatest hits? All different things!). Still, this is always a fun exercise. I would replace Dancing, Glory Days and I’m on Fire with Backstreets, Darkness and Racing in the Street. Any others?

Always loved this song by the underrated CCR.

Little Steven’s memoir was fantastic! Especially the audio book with Stevie narrating.

Definitely on the short list of finest 8 minutes on any record.

Probably my second favorite song from this album and one of his best videos.

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Great thread on the fantastic unreleased Springsteen song “Protection.” Hopefully we will see it on Tracks 2!

Great thread! Enjoyed it.

Kingdom of Days: January 29 | E Street Shuffle

On this date: Listen to a great Springsteen concert recording from 1974, watch Bruce’s first press conference in 20 years

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As a Bruce fan and someone who knows a lot of Bruce fans, I can confidently say that we already own every single piece of music that Bruce puts out. Usually in multiple formats. So perhaps we have less need to use Spotify? I know I never have.