The Boss is Back!

Okay, one of the many things that I can be made fun of is my love for Bruce Springsteen. I've been a fan for longer than I care to admit. ( still I feel like I missed some of the best days) I buy all his records. Even the videos. Even the ones I don't like all that much. Then of course there are others that I can still listen to 15-20 years later and still enjoy, and find something new in.

Many of the tunes have been my soundtrack songs. You know, those songs you listen too to get you through a tough time, or remind you of a good time. (Thunder Road, Lucky Town, One Step Up, 57 Channels and Nothing on... okay not really that one, just seeing if you we're reading or skimming-- I hilighted my favorite versions of those for you from the store.)

Good News! Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band have an album coming out October 2. Better news. They're doing a world tour together. If you get the chance. Go. If they come to your town, see them. You don't have to be  a fan, but you will be rewarded. His past tours with the E Street Band have been like a good old time rock and roll religious tent revival. I'm not sure what that is either, but one thing is certain, you walk out of there feeling like you were just baptized with 20,000 of your closest friends.

Anyway, this week only you can get the single from the new album free on iTunes. I don't love the tune. But I'll bet you your ticket price that I'll love it after seeing it live. 

In the mean time, if you are a Bruce fan like me, and passed over the latest folksy stuff, give the new Live in Dublin album a shot. There are some really good tracks on it.

Gin Hahn,

T