Bruce Springsteen: The Stories Behind the Songs - Music Book for Fans, Biography & Song Meanings - Perfect for Music Lovers, Gift for Springsteen Fans, Book Club Discussions & Coffee Table Decor
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The legend of Bruce Springsteen may well outlast rock ’n’ roll itself. And for all the muscle and magic of his life-shaking concerts with the E Street Band, his legendary status comes down to the songs. He is an acknowledged master of music and lyrics, with decades of hits, from “Blinded by the Light” and “Born to Run” to “Hungry Heart,” “Dancing in the Dark,” and “The Rising.”In Bruce The Stories Behind the Songs, longtime Rolling Stone writer Brian Hiatt digs into the writing and recording of these songs and all the others on Springsteen’s studio albums, from 1973’s Greetings from Asbury Park, N.J. to 2014’s High Hopes (plus all the released outtakes), and offers a unique look at the legendary rocker’s methods, along with historical context and scores of colorful anecdotes. Hiatt has interviewed Springsteen five times in the past and has conducted numerous new interviews with his collaborators, from longtime producers to the E Street Band, to create an authoritative and lush journey through Springsteen’s entire songbook and career.
Customer Reviews
I don't write any reviews but I just had to for this one. It is a meticulously researched, beautifully crafted book that goes deep into the heart of the songs of Bruce Springsteen.For die hards who think they know everything there is to know about Bruce and his songs, there's plenty of new information about the recording and writing of them to make this worth purchasing.For anyone else who is a fan of Bruce, this book is nothing short of revelatory. It isn't filled with cheesy "meanings" of the songs. It's factual and engaging, and gives a well crafted insight into what inspired Bruce to write the songs, as well as really interesting information on how the songs were recorded, and the techniques Bruce used to in the studio to craft the sound of the song.It's also just physically gorgeous- it's beautifully bound and the photos inside follow the thread of Bruce's artistic, creative, and personal development.It is absolutely worth the listed price, and I would have paid double what I did for it, honestly.The only thing left to desire isn't on the behalf of the book or its' author- rather, it's on Bruce. Being reminded of the magic of his songs has just made it even more clear that we are overdue for a new album from the man. I can only hope that there's more left in the tank from him.5 stars, 10/10, a fantastic read. Thank you Brian Hiatt for your gorgeous testament to the work of this uniquely brilliant American artist. I've got to end this review so I can go back to reading.--Thomas
