The River (4:58)

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“The River” became a centerpiece of shows on some Springsteen tours. On the ‘Born in the U.S.A.’ tour, it was often preceded by a long, intense story from Springsteen about his battles with his father growing up, that would sometimes conclude in a good ending and sometimes not; the silence after the story would then be interrupted by the start of the harmonica part.

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I come from down in the valley
Where mister when you're young
They bring you up to do like your daddy done
Me and Mary we met in high school

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  • elliot-jg

    Incredible.

    6 May 2:15pm Reply
  • noiresque

    But what is the "something worse"? Self-delusion?

    13 Apr 1:48am Reply
  • rubick3

    Is a dream a lie if it don't come true, or is it something worse? Something worse.

    15 Mar 11:08pm Reply
  • Pusstulio

    Fue la cancion que me hizo que le preste verdadera atencion a Springsteen.

    31 Dec 2012 Reply
  • ralfsu

    I remember us riding in my brothers car, her body tan and wet down at the reservoir. At night on them banks I'd lie awake and pull her close just to feel each breath she'd take. Now those memories come back to haunt me, they haunt me like a curse. Is a dream a lie if it don't come true, or is it something worse

    21 Dec 2012 Reply
  • Matfromhell

    his only song i can stand...and i love it

    15 Dec 2012 Reply
  • alainchaumont

    Great

    9 Dec 2012 Reply
  • liquidvizions

    This song tells a story that just strikes one as true - and deep. Real people bouncing around in a real world not really understanding but trying their damnedest. [x2]

    7 Dec 2012 Reply
  • Gellies

    There is only one BOSS (:

    26 Nov 2012 Reply
  • r-iman

    awesome song

    12 Oct 2012 Reply
  • davidbowiegirl

    Great song

    22 Aug 2012 Reply
  • CaptnTightpants

    Awesome song

    30 Jun 2012 Reply
  • scientist4u

    Beautiful song , lovely story , !!

    29 Jun 2012 Reply
  • Turnersmemo

    A song of oil, mud, blood and guts.

    27 Jun 2012 Reply
  • TheHappyDan

    This song caused a big almost depression by me (The Fear of the future). Since then everytime I hear it it brings tears to my eyes. Superb song in any way.

    30 May 2012 Reply
  • MikesDmusic

    This song tells a story that just strikes one as true - and deep. Real people bouncing around in a real world not really understanding but trying their damnedest.

    19 May 2012 Reply
  • Korosu_Itai

    Beautiful song :)

    15 May 2012 Reply
  • oldiesfanjohn

    Bruuuuuuuuuuuce!!!

    14 May 2012 Reply
  • jaspazak

    how can you pick just one?

    9 May 2012 Reply
  • madjock321

    infact its more of a story which i like so i take that comment back i really like this guy

    6 May 2012 Reply
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