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Bruce Springsteen - The Stories Behind the Songs
Bruce Springsteen by Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone Journalist
Series: The Stories Behind the Songs
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See moreA detailed look at each and every one of his tracks, providing a unique look at this rock legend's method, as well as some of the many anecdotes and tales that are prolific in his long music history.
This book is the first to examine Springsteen's complete studio-recorded output, and offers a unique insight into one of the greatest rock 'n' roll songwriters that the world has ever seen.
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An important insight into the work of a truly great songwriter by legendary Rolling Stone Senior Writer Brian Hiatt.
Deeply researched and laced with insight from interviews with Springsteen and his closest collaborators—Hiatt has interviewed Springsteen five times—this landmark book is an exhaustive and unique look at the writing, recording, and significance of Springsteen's singular catalogue of songs.
Updated to include the albums Western Stars and Letter To You and packed full of insightful stories from Springsteen's long career, Bruce Springsteen: The Stories Behind the Songs takes a detailed look at each and every one of his tracks, providing a unique view of this rock legend's method, as well as some of the many anecdotes and tales from his extensive music history.
The first book to cover every officially released track, from hits to obscurities, from 1974's Greetings From Asbury Park, N.J. to 2020's Letter to You, this is a must-read for any Springsteen fan.
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Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781787395404
Publisher: Headline Publishing Group
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 28 October 2021
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Welbeck
Illustration: 150 clr and b&w photos and illus
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 34.0mm
Width: 220.0mm
Height: 278.0mm
Weight: 1480g
Pages: 320
About the Author
Brian Hiatt is a Senior Writer for Rolling Stone magazine, where he has written more than 75 cover stories. He shared the Scripps Howard National Journalism award in 2000 for an investigation of the riots at Woodstock '99. He has interviewed Bruce Springsteen five times, including for the artist's most recent Rolling Stone cover story. Like Springsteen, Brian grew up in New Jersey's Monmouth County.
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