misc:bruce-springsteen
Bruce Springsteen Epochs
- Motown Bohemian, curly hair, The Wild, The Innocent, and the E-Street Shuffle
- Denim, muscles, Born in the USA
- The introspective wanderer, bolo tie, Human Touch
- Revival, the flavor-saver goatee, The Rising
- The rock ‘n roll stateman, dark vest and necktie, High Hopes
Happy Birthday, Mr. The Boss!
How to celebrate the 64th birthday of Bruce Springsteen, “The Boss”, if you’re new to this curious American phenomenon:
- If you’re totally new to his music, start with Born to Run; there is no better album.
- If you’re a little familiar with his music, hit The River or The Wild, the Innocent, and the E Street Shuffle; there’s tons of great stuff hidden here.
- If you’re familiar with the Boss’ repetoire, you’ve gotta hit a live album; the compliation of performances from 1975–89 is my favorite right now.
Birthing Born to Run
The birth of Born To Run. On the creation and evolution of the song and album. Great read for Bruce-o-philes.
Bruce Springsteen in a nutshell
Things can't get any worse, they gotta get better
It’s the deep sadness of his songs, surrounded by undying optimism, that keeps me coming back every time.