In 1973, Springsteen released his first two albums, Greetings from Asbury Park, N.J. and The Wild, the Innocent & the E Street Shuffle, neither of which earned him a large audience. He changed his style and reached worldwide popularity with Born to Run in 1975. It was followed by Darkness on the Edge of Town (1978) and The River (1980), which topped the US Billboard 200 chart. After the solo recording, Nebraska (1982), he reunited with the E Street Band for Born in the U.S.A. (1984), his most commercially successful album and one of the best-selling albums of all time. Seven of its singles reached the Top Ten of the Billboard Hot 100, including the title track. Springsteen recorded his next three albums, Tunnel of Love (1987), Human Touch (1992), and Lucky Town (1992) using mostly session musicians. He reassembled the E Street Band for 1995's Greatest Hits, then recorded the sparse acoustic The Ghost of Tom Joad, followed by the EP Blood Brothers (1996), his last release of the decade.
Springsteen dedicated his 2002 album The Rising to the victims of the September 11 attacks. He released two more folk albums, Devils & Dust (2005) and We Shall Overcome: The Seeger Sessions (2006), followed by two more albums with the E Street Band: Magic (2007) and Working on a Dream (2009). The next two, Wrecking Ball (2012) and High Hopes (2014), topped album charts worldwide. His latest releases include the solo Western Stars (2019), the E Street Band-featuring Letter to You (2020) and a solo cover album Only the Strong Survive (2022). When Letter to You went to No.2 in the US, Springsteen became the first artist to score a Top Five hit across six consecutive decades.
Among the album era's prominent acts, Springsteen has sold more than 140 million records worldwide and more than 71 million in the United States, making him one of the world's best-selling music artists. He has earned numerous awards for his work, including 20 Grammy Awards, two Golden Globes, an Academy Award, and a Special Tony Award (for Springsteen on Broadway). Springsteen was inducted into both the Songwriters Hall of Fame and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1999, received the Kennedy Center Honors in 2009, named MusiCares person of the year in 2013, and awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Barack Obama in 2016. He ranked 23rd on Rolling Stone's list of the Greatest Artists of All Time, which described him as being "the embodiment of rock & roll".
Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bruce_Springsteen
Studio albums
Greetings from Asbury Park, N.J. (1973)
The Wild, the Innocent & the E Street Shuffle (1973)
Born to Run (1975)
Darkness on the Edge of Town (1978)
The River (1980)
Nebraska (1982)
Born in the U.S.A. (1984)
Tunnel of Love (1987)
Human Touch (1992)
Lucky Town (1992)
The Ghost of Tom Joad (1995)
The Rising (2002)
Devils & Dust (2005)
We Shall Overcome: The Seeger Sessions (2006)
Magic (2007)
Working on a Dream (2009)
Wrecking Ball (2012)
High Hopes (2014)
Western Stars (2019)
Letter to You (2020)
Only the Strong Survive (2022)
Devil With The Blue Dress On
Bruce Springsteen Lyrics
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Lookin' mighty nice, here she comes,
Wearin' a wig, hat and shades to match;
Got high heel sneakers and an alligator hat.
Wearin' her pearls and a diamond ring,
She got bracelets on her fingers and a everything.
Devil with a blue dress, blue dress, blue dress,
Devil with a blue dress, blue dress, blue dress,
Devil with a blue dress on.
Wearin' her perfume, Chanel Number Five,
Got to be the finest woman alive.
Walks so smooth, catches everybody's eye,
Got to be lovely, you can't say goodbye.
She's not too skinny and not too fat,
She's a real humdinger and I like it like that.
Devil with a blue dress, blue dress, blue dress,
Devil with a blue dress on.
Devil with a blue dress, blue dress, blue dress,
Devil with a blue dress on.
Bruce Springsteen's song Devil With A Blue Dress Medley is a playful ode to a woman who exudes confidence and sex appeal. The opening lines of the song, "Fee fee fi fi fo fo fum. Lookin' mighty nice, here she comes," immediately convey a sense of excitement and anticipation as the singer describes the arrival of this alluring woman. The woman in question is described in meticulous detail, beginning with her outfit: wig, hat, and shades to match, high heel sneakers, and an alligator hat. This attention to detail is continued as her jewelry is noted with the line, "She got bracelets on her fingers and everything."
The chorus, which repeats the phrase "Devil with a blue dress, blue dress, blue dress, devil with a blue dress on," serves to emphasize the woman's appearance, particularly the blue dress that she wears. The second verse adds to the description of this woman, as she is said to wear Chanel Number Five perfume and "Got to be the finest woman alive." Her physical attractiveness is also noted, with her walk described as smooth and her body as "not too skinny and not too fat."
Overall, Devil With A Blue Dress Medley celebrates a woman who commands attention and exudes confidence and beauty. The song's upbeat tempo and catchy chorus add to its playful and fun nature, making it a classic addition to any dance party or playlist.
Line by Line Meaning
Fee fee fi fi fo fo fum.
Someone is coming and I am alerting you with this nonsensical phrase.
Lookin' mighty nice, here she comes,
The person approaching looks attractive and impressive.
Wearin' a wig, hat and shades to match;
She is wearing various accessories that complement each other.
Got high heel sneakers and an alligator hat.
She is wearing unique and fashionable items, including alligator skin.
Wearin' her pearls and a diamond ring,
She is wearing high-end jewelry and accessories.
She got bracelets on her fingers and a everything.
She is adorned with various bracelets and other items.
Devil with a blue dress, blue dress, blue dress,
Referring to the woman as a devil in a blue dress.
Devil with a blue dress on.
Repeating the phrase to emphasize her appearance.
Wearin' her perfume, Chanel Number Five,
She is wearing a high-end fragrance.
Got to be the finest woman alive.
She is incredibly attractive and impressive.
Walks so smooth, catches everybody's eye,
Her movements are graceful and attracting attention.
Got to be lovely, you can't say goodbye.
She is so attractive and impressive, you wouldn't want to leave her presence.
She's not too skinny and not too fat,
She has a good physique.
She's a real humdinger and I like it like that.
She is exceptional and impressive, and he is attracted to her.
Devil with a blue dress, blue dress, blue dress,
Reiterating her nickname.
Devil with a blue dress on.
Continuing to emphasize her appearance.
Lyrics Β© CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network
Written by: Frederick Long, William Stevenson
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@ronweber2303
Anyone that says they " don't like Springsteen" has NEVER SEEN Springsteen!
@ronoord5410
Bruce is brilliant, fantastic, fabuleus , one of af a kind, next level! The boss rules!ππΌ
@pennyt9535
No fancy stage sets, no fancy designer outfits, nothing but PURE TALENT and showmanship! and NO phones in the audience, just people enjoying a concert! this is the best!
@Leeder1109
well this was 1980.... nobody had those cel phones
@dszfafreyiu3400
Seen him do over a 4-Hour show in Chicago in78 and80
it was fantastic
@claudio_calcagno
Ricordo l'esperienza dei concerti quando avevo 20 anni. L'importante era esserci e goderseli. L'attesa per i biglietti. Le code davanti al negozio da prima dell'alba sperando ne arrivassero abbastanza, la preparazione atletica per essere in forma e non sentire la fatica. Il viaggio di andata in auto con gli amici e lo stereo ad alto volume. La coda davanti al cancello con una bottiglia d'acqua. Niente zainetti per non perdere tempo ai controlli. La corsa nello stadio per arrivare primi. E poi 3 ore di godimento cantando e ballando. Il giorno dopo pensavi 6 kg in meno ed eri senza voce. Poi sono arrivati i pit. Gli ingressi scaglionati. Le lotterie per assegnare l'ordine di ingresso.. gli smartphone con cui oggi tutti vogliono portarsi le immagini a casa piu impegnati a registrare che a divertirsi. Forse per la sicurezza è meglio così, ma è come fare una corsa in macchina col limitatore impostato sul cruis control
@cheddarcheese7928
The Greatest live performer EVER!!..If I was there during this performance I think my head would of popped off!.Incredible!!
@markrushton1516
It was that level every night which was crazy. Plus the set list changed night to night
@liberpettis9228
Stop him! No, better not! The E Street Band and Bruce at their peak!!!!!
@JH_75
Ive seen every tour since 1992 and have always had my mind blown, but this is a different level. The guy is just a force of nature. What I would give to go back in time and be in this crowd. He's a damn superhero. Bruce! There is just no one else like him.