The River (5:01)
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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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reddevil57 wrote:
the boss and always will be
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abcdefiona wrote:
i actual love this song, (:
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Foggster wrote:
thanks to god he's still alive...only THE BOSS can write such gems.
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ABM1708 wrote:
Will there ever be deep beautiful songs written like this? I feel like that I am living this as it plays. . . .
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OskiRocks wrote:
"The River". My first exposure to the Boss, and I was instantly hooked. Went back thru and got all his previous LPs. What a talent....
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Zarathustra74 wrote:
So ein schönes Lied. Mit 15 habe ich es rauf und runter gehört. Immer noch gut, 20 Jahre später.... Für mich das beste von Springsteen
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heki2000 wrote:
The best song of Bruce ever...
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marfig wrote:
One of my all time favorits
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heaventree22 wrote:
best story-telling song of all time. period.
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Beastage wrote:
I think this awesome song doesn't get the deserved ranking because of how powerful it is, I can't listen to it too many times, the lyrics and harmonica tear me up.
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PureSweetSound wrote:
Great track...lyrics are awesome.......
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adventureba wrote:
great...
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n34wito wrote:
It sends me down to the river.... Just Excellent. Period.
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mikemoe86 wrote:
one of the best songs ever made!
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Raben-Boesdal wrote:
Propably the Boss' best work ...
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peter5810 wrote:
in the footsteps of seeger and dylan he is the boss he is the man
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S2Kthecreed wrote:
soooo good one of the saddest songs I have ever heard delicious
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OskiRocks wrote:
Brilliant piece of poetry, set to mournful music....
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from_the_edge wrote:
even with the distance of many years this songs is very touching
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bonnietylersave wrote:
Love this song!!!!
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