[EP 408] Bruce Springsteen: Why His 1973–1987 Run Will Never Be Matched with David Starkey
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Author David Starkey joins Booked On Rock to explore Bruce Springsteen’s extraordinary 1973–1987 era, from Greetings from Asbury Park, N.J. and Born to Run through Darkness on the Edge of Town, The River, Nebraska, Born in the U.S.A. and Tunnel of Love.
Drawing from his book Bruce Springsteen 1973–1987: Every Album, Every Song, Starkey examines the lyrics, music and creative decisions behind classics including “Thunder Road,” “Jungleland,” “The Promised Land,” “Atlantic City,” “Born in the U.S.A.,” “Glory Days” and “One Step Up.” The conversation also covers Clarence Clemons, Steven Van Zandt, the E Street Band and why Springsteen’s legendary nine-album run may never be matched.
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