No specific references to summer but the story, about a bunch of kids partying by a lake, certainly has a summertime feel. Literally … When Bruce Springsteen announced that his 12th DJ show for SiriusXM satellite radio would be titled “Summer’s End,” I figured it would be a kind of part 2 to his July 15 show, which focused on summertime songs and memories. “Seaside Bar Song.” 1973 outtake included on Tracks, 1998. 7. 13. 1. A perfect summertime song, in terms of both lyrics (there’s “a hot sun beating on the black top” and “girls melting on the beach”) and mood. Songs features other members of Steven Van Zandt's Disiciples of Soul band as well. First, The Boss has released “Songs of Summer” to try and provide some soothing music through the pandemic. He’ll probably devote most of the show to other artists’ music, but does have some extremely appropriate songs of his own to play, and may play the original versions of some of the summertime songs he has covered, over the years. Again, no specific summer references. Mark more posts as featured on the add/edit post screen to populate this region. The songs express the joy of driving with … 3. Waits wrote it about his wife, who is from New Jersey, but was likely paying homage to Springsteen with lines such as “Down the shore everything’s all right/You and your baby on a Saturday night.”. “Girls in Their Summer Clothes.” From Magic, 2007. This site built with Project Largo from the Investigative News Network and proudly powered by WordPress. A song needs a certain lightness, and an upbeat quality, to be a summer song. NJArts.net (https://www.njarts.net/pop-rock/summertime-bruce-springsteens-top-20-songs-of-summer/).

9. A Spotify playlist is embedded below the video, though it only has 18 of the songs (two of the covers were not available on Spotify). “Blinded by the Light” Believe it or not, “Blinded by the Light” was Springsteen’s only song to ever go … “Spirit in the Night.” From Greetings From Asbury Park, N.J., 1973. “There’s something about a pretty girl on a sweet summer night that gets this boy excited,” sings Springsteen in this song, which also includes a line about running barefoot in the sand, listening to music. “Waitin’ on a Sunny Day.” From The Rising, 2002. “Surprise, Surprise.” From Working on a Dream, 2009. 4th of July, Asbury Park (Sandy) (1973) 57 Channels (And Nothin' On) (1992) Adam Raised a Cain (1978) Ain't Got You (1987) American Skin (41 Shots) (2001) Atlantic City (1982) Backstreets (1975) Post was not sent - check your email addresses! “Hello Sunshine.” From Western Stars, 2019. Perhaps the only song Springsteen ever wrote that could accurately be described as “winsome.”. 10/16 at 7:30PM EDT.
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Our stages are still silent. “Talk to Me.” Written by Springsteen in the ’70s, the buoyant “Talk to Me” became a trademark song for Southside Johnny & the Asbury Jukes, but was released with Springsteen on lead vocals (but the Jukes’ horns parts remaining) on The Promise in 2010. So here, below, is a Top 20 list, featuring both studio tracks and concert performances, with a YouTube video for each one. You don't presently have any posts in the footer featured category. 5. Its continued existence, though, depends on support from members of that scene, and the state’s arts lovers. 11. Listen to The Live Series: Songs of Summer by Bruce Springsteen on Deezer. 2. “Heat Wave.” 2014 cover of the Motown classic, a No. 1 hit for Martha & the Vandellas in 1963. But the joyous instrumental “Paradise by the ‘C'” feels, to me, like a summer song, even though it has no lyrics, so it’s here. Moody but optimistic enough to qualify as a summer anthem. Required fields are marked *. 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There’s nothing about summer in the lyrics, but the song represents Springsteen at his most upbeat. 14. “4th of July, Asbury Park (Sandy).” From The Wild, The Innocent & the E Street Shuffle, 1973. Featuring Born To Run, Thunder Road, Rosalita, Waiting on a Sunny Day + more live favorites on The Live Series: Songs of Summer A bittersweet, gorgeous pop song. '” A raucous showcase for Clarence Clemons’ saxophone playing. 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Your email address will not be published. 19. “Ain’t Good Enough for You.” Versions of this song were recorded during both the Darkness on the Edge of Town and The River sessions. RT @Sandyleonardi Review: Bruce Springsteen’s ‘Letter to You’ is the album we need right now njarts.net/pop-rock/… via @NJArtsDaily, Yesterday from njarts.net's Twitter via Twitter Web App, NJArts.net newsletter, Oct. 16 with 'Letter to You' album review; NJ Hall of Fame induction ceremony; 'Fannie Lou Hamer, Speak On It!' On Facebook at facebook.com/Brookda… And it has always offered its content without a subscription fee, or a paywall. Just a simple, catchy pop song. It’s understandable why this track took a long time to be released: The music is bland and generic. “Tomorrow Never Knows.” From Working on a Dream, 2009. Please consider making a contribution of $10, or any other amount, to NJArts.net via PayPal, or by sending a check made out to NJ Arts Daily to 11 Skytop Terrace, Montclair, NJ 07043. “Hungry Heart.” From The River, 1980. 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