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Sparks Fly On E Street: Bruce Springsteen, "Book Of Dreams" (1992)

Sparks Fly On E Street: Bruce Springsteen, “Book Of Dreams” (1992)

You wouldn’t think that there’d be a connection between Bruce Springsteen and The Tubes but there is. In my head, at least. You May Also Like: Reevaluating Bruce Springsteen’s ‘The Wild, the Innocent and the E Street Shuffle’

Sparks Fly On E Street: Bruce Springsteen, "Living Proof" (1992)

Sparks Fly On E Street: Bruce Springsteen, “Living Proof” (1992)

Many years ago, I decided that I wouldn’t have any children. Actually, that’s not quite right. You May Also Like: Reevaluating Bruce Springsteen’s ‘The Wild, the Innocent and the E Street Shuffle’

Sparks Fly On E Street: Bruce Springsteen, "The Big Muddy" (1992)

Sparks Fly On E Street: Bruce Springsteen, “The Big Muddy” (1992)

Right in the middle of Lucky Town‘s stream of general uplift comes “The Big Muddy,” a tale in which the darker side of life has its own gravitational attraction You May Also Like: Rob Meany with Terramara, “Dreamer in Dreamland” (2023): One Track Mind Reevaluating Bruce Springsteen’s ‘The Wild, theRead More

Sparks Fly On E Street: Bruce Springsteen, "Leap Of Faith" (1992)

Sparks Fly On E Street: Bruce Springsteen, “Leap Of Faith” (1992)

For those who were unsure that Bruce’s interior life had taken decidedly positive turn with the energy of Better Days, “Leap Of Faith” drives it home. You May Also Like: Reevaluating Bruce Springsteen’s ‘The Wild, the Innocent and the E Street Shuffle’

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Movies: Springsteen & I (2013)

The relationship between an artist of any kind and his or her fans is compelling stuff and, thanks to the Internet, things may well be at a fever pitch. The new documentary Springsteen & I displays this relationship with what is effectively a scrapbook of footage You May Also Like:Read More

Sparks Fly On E Street: Bruce Springsteen, "If I Should Fall Behind" (1992)

Sparks Fly On E Street: Bruce Springsteen, “If I Should Fall Behind” (1992)

One aspect of art that can bring endless inspiration is the phenomenon of our changing reaction to a piece over time. Maybe there was little or no resonance when the work was first introduced. You May Also Like: Reevaluating Bruce Springsteen’s ‘The Wild, the Innocent and the E Street Shuffle’

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The Friday Morning Listen: Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes – Hearts Of Stone (1978)

This summer, for New Englanders, has had an awful lot of summer in it. Maybe too much. Sure, we like to complain about it a lot but as I’ve said many times, we New Englanders reserve our right to bitch You May Also Like: No related posts.

Sparks Fly On E Street: Bruce Springsteen, "Local Hero" (1992)

Sparks Fly On E Street: Bruce Springsteen, “Local Hero” (1992)

Bruce’s account of happening onto his portrait at a five & dime makes me think of what it must be like to attain that (or any!) level of celebrity. You May Also Like: Reevaluating Bruce Springsteen’s ‘The Wild, the Innocent and the E Street Shuffle’

Sparks Fly On E Street: Bruce Springsteen, "Lucky Town" (1992)

Sparks Fly On E Street: Bruce Springsteen, “Lucky Town” (1992)

The shift in mood from Human Touch to Lucky Town continues. So many of the characters on the former record were trapped and confused in their surroundings. But here? Here we have a protagonist celebrating what seems like a new beginning. You May Also Like: How Bruce Springsteen’s ‘Tunnel ofRead More

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The Friday Morning Listen: Bruce Springsteen – Wrecking Ball (2012)

It’s been a long time since I’ve listened to Wrecking Ball. For going on a year now, it’s been riding around with me in the car, never making it into the player. Why? I just can’t. You May Also Like: No related posts.