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About This Track
year: 1981
“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.
“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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Shouts
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BlindMuddyWolf wrote:
Is a dream alive that don't come true? And this song is from the 70'S
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LaminatorSGL wrote:
The opening sends shivers down my spine every time I see/hear him live. Forever Bruce.
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bostoncrab wrote:
on account of the economy
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JuniorMcCartney wrote:
Is a dream a lie if it don't come true?
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gnotehead wrote:
probably my favorite also. what can i say, i like the sad songs.
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Lancegoride wrote:
I used to drive trrough johnstown and itplays just like this song , slice of americana straight up.....
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rufuspig wrote:
"Is a dream a lie if it don't come true" is such a haunting line
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spacefaceinfurs wrote:
my favourite Boss song
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licoricepizza wrote:
major "gut check" of a story.
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Digidags wrote:
Ganz große klasse!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Gorseinonboy wrote:
Great track....................
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iamthestig01 wrote:
This the best Springsteen song ever !!
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kratosshock wrote:
Oh man, love this song. Probably my favorite of the boss.
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catdaddybaycali wrote:
Then I got Mary pregnant, and man that was all she wrote.
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kodiacken wrote:
the harmonica at the beginning really sets the tone and get's your attention. outrageous
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Bird_Cooder wrote:
I think this is in my top 3 best Springsteen's song
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surfinggal wrote:
Love the harmonica also.
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straysongs wrote:
I love this album...
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Ezzulia wrote:
One of the best rocksongs
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evanisreallyok wrote:
one of Bruce's best.
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