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“The Rising” by Bruce Springsteen
A song that touches upon a number of resurrections
Selected by Rolling Stone magazine as the 35th best song of its decade, “The Rising” by Bruce Springsteen connects a number of resurrections. It had been seven years since Springsteen released a studio album — and over 18 years since … Continue reading
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Tagged Bruce Springsteen, Eric R. Danton, Songs commemorating 9-11, The Rising
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“The Last Carnival” Explores the Loss of a Friend
A musical tribute to Danny Federici
Bruce Springsteen wrote, “The Last Carnival: A Farewell to Danny” after the death of longtime bandmate Danny Federici. Federici, who died of melanoma in 2008, had played with Springsteen for more than 40 years. Together they formed the backbone of … Continue reading
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Tagged Bruce Springsteen, Danny Federici, Death of a Friend, E Street Band, Friendship, Grief, Loss, The Last Carnival
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“Deportee” by Woody Guthrie
A former Attorney General's record project makes a statement about immigration
Over Memorial Day Weekend I chanced upon an eclectic album, Song of America, produced in 2007. There are other collections of Americana that attempt to tell the history of our country through music. But none of those are comprised of an array … Continue reading
Touching Funeral Song: “Streets of Philadelphia” by Bruce Springsteen
A hauntingly beautiful funeral song that encapsulates the fear, suffering, isolation and pain that those dying from AIDS experience
In 1993, Bruce Springsteen wrote and performed the hauntingly beautiful song, “Streets of Philadelphia” for the critically-acclaimed movie about life with and eventual death from HIV and AIDS, Philadelphia. The song won the Academy Award for Best Original Song in … Continue reading
