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Bruce Springsteen Songs (Hardcover)

by Bruce Springsteen (Author)

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Product details

Hardcover: 320 pages
Publisher: Virgin Books; Har/Com edition (31 Dec 1998)
Language English
ISBN-10: 0380976196
ISBN-13: 978-0380976195
Product Dimensions: 27.7 x 22.9 x 3.6 cm

Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (16 customer reviews)

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Mojo, April 1999

Springsteen's track record in making music is well-established; here he proves adept at writing about it. The tone is frank and confessional, and besides tracing his own development as a writer, Springsteen follows his characters....Songs is far more than far more than just a picture book with lyrics. Indeed there are rare photos, and essays about writing and recording each album, making it the nearest thing yet to his autobiography. The Bruce that emerges is, of course, engaging and likeable, but what makes Songs really intriguing are the small details. Songs intriguingly and eloquently retraces that journey from the broadwalk, to the edge of town, and beyond. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Uncut, Books of the Year, Dec 1999

A must have for Boss-aholics and anyone seriously considering a future in songwriting --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Nice Pics - Great Lyrics - Not Enough Words, 30 April 2001

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My wife bought this book for me a year or so ago, and I love her more for doing so. She even came to one of Bruce's concerts in May 1999 with me and surprised herself and me by enjoying the show! It's a truly great book with superb pics and a few nice intro's from the man himself. The hand written lyrics are superb and send a chill down your spine when you read them as you listen to the tracks. It does seem a high price to pay, but when you think what a concert program or t-shirt costs these days it makes the book seem a fair price. Many of the pics are in print for the first time, this book is an excellent companion for the Tracks boxed set.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A "must have" for diehard fans of Springsteen!, 20 Mar 1999

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If you are a big fan of Bruce Springsteen, you *must* own this book. Yes, it has the lyrics to all his released songs, but it also has handwritten drafts containing alternate lyrics, which are a fascinating look into his songwriting process. Bruce also writes briefly about each album, although one wishes they were longer. There are also dozens of great pictures not found anywhere else.

There are always cynics, but Bruce is exactly as he appears to be. Sure he is a rich rock star, but he remains true to his roots, and true to his artistic vision. If he was so interested in money, would he have played two 2-1/2 hour shows in Asbury Park, NJ this past week, with all proceeds going to charity?? I think not!

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4.0 out of 5 stars More story...less lyrics, 26 Dec 1998

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This is a well written historical perspective of Springsteen's last twenty five years musically. Unfortunately, a true Springsteen fan already knows the lyrics to his songs inside and out. If the book had been all stories and Bruce's insights to his songwriting it would have been perfect. Bruce's own words gives the reader an inside view of the artist's thoughts, decisions, and the aspirations of his music. The picture history ties it all together as a great document of a truly one of a kind performer. I recommend this book to anyone who understood that "Born in the U.S.A." was not an anthem for America but a cynical protest against our treatment of the Vietnam veteran.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Like getting inside the Boss's head.
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What can I say? Every word Bruce has ever published, interlaced with his comments and some great pictures we've never seen....You've gotta have it. Put it on your Christmas list.

Published on 16 Nov 1998

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