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About this book
Celebrate the 50th anniversary of Bruce Springsteen’s masterpiece of American rock ’n’ roll with this handsomely produced and stunningly illustrated volume.
Bruce Springsteen and Born to Run: 50 Years is the definitive story of a landmark album in American rock music. In 1975, Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band released what would become their breakthrough album and arguably the most lauded album of Springsteen’s long, illustrious career. Born to Run has sold over 9 million copies and counting and continues to inspire musicians and music fans young and old from around the world.
In this book, music journalist Sean Egan takes a deep dive into one of the legendary musician’s most famous albums on its 50th anniversary. Chapters cover Springsteen’s career prior to 1975, track-by-track analyses of each side, the studios where it was recorded, the supporting tour, and The Boss’s career after the LP. The book is illustrated with performance and off-stage photography as well as memorabilia.
Springsteen fans new and old can expect:
This book is a must for every Bruce Tramp’s collection.
Bruce Springsteen and Born to Run: 50 Years is the definitive story of a landmark album in American rock music. In 1975, Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band released what would become their breakthrough album and arguably the most lauded album of Springsteen’s long, illustrious career. Born to Run has sold over 9 million copies and counting and continues to inspire musicians and music fans young and old from around the world.
In this book, music journalist Sean Egan takes a deep dive into one of the legendary musician’s most famous albums on its 50th anniversary. Chapters cover Springsteen’s career prior to 1975, track-by-track analyses of each side, the studios where it was recorded, the supporting tour, and The Boss’s career after the LP. The book is illustrated with performance and off-stage photography as well as memorabilia.
Springsteen fans new and old can expect:
- A deep dive into how the album came together and why it is regarded as a masterpiece
- Track-by-track analyses of the studio cut as well as insight into the many disregarded tracks and ideas leading up to its recording
- Historical insight and analysis about the state of rock in the mid-’70s and how Springsteen assembled a wildly talented group of musicians in the E Street Band
- The story of the battle between Springsteen and Columbia Records after his previous albums failed to ignite the public’s passion
- And much, much more
This book is a must for every Bruce Tramp’s collection.
The Great Albums series presents authoritative explorations of rock’s most revered records. Delve into even more groundbreaking releases with: Pink Floyd and The Dark Side of the Moon, The Who & Quadrophenia, Prince and Purple Rain, and Queen & A Night at the Opera, with more to come.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Title
- Contents
- Introduction
- 1 – Growin’Up: The Context
- 2 – Make or Break: The Sessions
- 3 – The Screen Door Slams: Side One
- 4 – Down in Jungleland: Side Two
- 5 – Born to Rule: The Reception
- 6 – Roadrunner: The Tour
- 7 – Rivers and Risings: The Career
- Photo Credits
- Index
- Copyright