Sweet Papa Crimbo Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 I decided to tackle an impossible (for me) task: Ten favorite Springsteen songs The task seems insurmountable, but I decided to break his career arc into three phases .1973-19781980-19881990-present Lost in the FloodSpirit in the NightThunder RoadBackstreetsJunglelandBorn to RunDarkness on the Edge of TownRacing in the StreetsIncident on 57th StreetRosalita The Ties That BindIndependence DayThe RiverThe Price You PayMy HometownBorn in the USAState TrooperNo SurrenderValentine’s DayWalk Like a Man If I should Fall behind (Wait for me)Human TouchBetter DaysGirls in their Summer ClothesThe Ghost of Tom JoadLonesome DayThe RisingLong Walk HomeStreets of PhiladelphiaJack of all Trades As it is, I have left more than a few great songs off (Growing up, New York City Serenade, Badlands, Promised Land, Reason to Believe, Nebraska, Brilliant Disguise, Beautiful Reward, Book of Dreams, Straight Time. Another 10 right there.)So...As stab at the ten favorite Springsteen Songs: Girl in their Summer ClothesLonesome DayIncident on 57th StreetLost in the FloodBackstreetsJunglelandThe RiverRacing in the StreetsStreets of PhiladelphiaBorn to Run This was really hard.I will have a totally different take tomorrow, but codifying it here will open up what could be a pretty interesting debate. (I don't have the guts to try this with Dylan. Just Not Gonna Do IT/) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
remphish1 Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 73-781. Spirit in the Night2. Incident on 57th St3. Streets of Fire4. Something in the Night5. Santa Ana6. Growin Up7. Kitty's Back8.Blinded by the Light9. Seaside Bar Song10. Does This Bus Stop on 82nd St? 79-881. The River2. I'm On Fire3. Atlantic City4. Downbound Train5. Pink Cadillac6. Jackson Cage7. I Want to Be With You8. Open All Night9. I'm Going Down10. Working on the Highway 1990-now1. Streets of Philadelphia2. Better Days3. Human Touch4. Living in the Future5. Youngstown6. Pay Me My Money Down7. John Henry8. Radio Nowhere9. Devil's and Dust10. Blood Brothers I actually like the Rising album but grew sick of it after hearing it live about 15 times Quote Link to post Share on other sites
suites Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 Short Version: RacingBackstreetsThunder RoadJungleland Lost in the FloodMy Beautiful RewardThe PromiseTies That BindTunnel Of Love Many more masterpieces but that is my list for today Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dtram Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 On a springsteen kick after just having spent over 7 hours over 2 nights seeing him in philly last week. The saturday show was phenomenal, 3:45 with 33 songs. The 5 song darkness beginning on night 2 with the acoustic factory opening on labor day was pretty special too. I'll go 10 songs that i love hearing live: ThundercrackTrapped Wished like hell for both of 'em and got neither BadlandsThe risingNo surrenderJunglelandRosalitaJersey girlKittys backBecause the night And i think the new record is really great. That 3 song set of we take care, wrecking ball and death to my hometown is great. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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