The inclusion of “Hungry Heart” on this list gave me a little bit of internal tumult. By adding it, was I trying to puff up my Springsteen bona fides? Or my rock bona fides? Was my intention to include it based on the nostalgia of it being the first Springsteen song I was aware of?… Read More “Hungry Heart” by Bruce Springsteen (1980)
Bruce Springsteen was 34 when he recorded Born In The U.S.A., the album that contained “Glory Days”. I am nine years older (as of this writing) than Bruce was when he recorded “Glory Days”. Obviously the song isn’t autobiographical. I’m not sure whether or not Bruce was a baseball pitcher in high school, but he… Read More “Glory Days” by Bruce Springsteen (1984)
I had a paralysis from analysis moment that led me to this song choice. Originally, my next up was “Fire” by The Ohio Players. I sat with that choice for a while, ultimately asking myself if I was picking that song because it’s such a legendary funk song or because I legitimately love it. I… Read More “Fire” by The Pointer Sisters (1978)
Bruce Springsteen’s “Born To Run” has been discussed many, many times and by writers much more talented than myself. Suffice it to say, it’s an anthem for the ages, the best known and most loved song by one of the greatest songwriters and showmen of the rock era. But I want to fill up some… Read More “Born To Run” by Bruce Springsteen (1975)
a few thoughts… *Greatest intro to a Pearl Jam song ever. Immediately sets a contemplative mood, which of course matches “Better Man”’s lyrics. *Occasionally stylized as “Betterman”. I’m still not sure what the exact title is. *Best song on a so-so album. Vs. was and is one of my favorite albums (easily one of the 10… Read More “Better Man” (or”Betterman”) by Pearl Jam (1994)
Five Star Jamz 