Winner, 2025 RUSA Outstanding Reference Award Bruce Songs is an authoritative guide that offers an in-depth exploration of Bruce Springsteen's musical legacy. Covering Springsteen's entire discography, from Greetings from Asbury Park, N.J. to Only the Strong Survive, this unique book combines historical context, literary analysis, and meticulous research. Unlike any other resource, it provides detailed analyses of each album, essays on their historical significance, and a chronological examination of every studio song. Discover the stories behind the recordings and gain insight into…mehr
Winner, 2025 RUSA Outstanding Reference Award Bruce Songs is an authoritative guide that offers an in-depth exploration of Bruce Springsteen's musical legacy. Covering Springsteen's entire discography, from Greetings from Asbury Park, N.J. to Only the Strong Survive, this unique book combines historical context, literary analysis, and meticulous research. Unlike any other resource, it provides detailed analyses of each album, essays on their historical significance, and a chronological examination of every studio song. Discover the stories behind the recordings and gain insight into Springsteen's creative process. Rich with contemporary reviews, insider accounts, photographs, and special sections highlighting pivotal moments and key figures, Bruce Songs is an indispensable companion for fans and scholars. It offers an immersive journey through the music of the Boss, making it an essential read for anyone captivated by Springsteen's enduring musical legacy.
KENNETH WOMACK is a professor of English and popular music at Monmouth University in West Long Branch, New Jersey. Over the years, he has authored numerous books, including Solid State: The Story of Abbey Road and the End of the Beatles, John Lennon 1980: The Last Days in the Life, and Living the Beatles Legend: The Untold Story of Mal Evans. KENNETH L. CAMPBELL is a professor of history at Monmouth University in West Long Branch, New Jersey. He has taught courses there on the Beatles and Bruce Springsteen. He has written and edited a number of books on various topics, including The Beatles and the 1960s: Reception, Revolution, and Social Change.
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Preface I: The Studio Albums II: Discography III: Bibliography and Sources for Further Reading Acknowledgments
