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)
How Can A Poor Man Stand Such Times And Live
Bruce Springsteen Lyrics
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And he says, "In a little while you'll be all right"
All he gives is a humbug pill, a dose of dope and a great big bill
Tell me, how can a poor man stand such times and live?
He says, "Me and my old school pals had some might high times 'round here
And what happened to you poor black folks, well it just ain't fair"
He took a look around, gave a little pep talk, said, "I'm with you" then he took a little walk
Tell me, how can a poor man stand such times and live?
There's bodies floatin' on Canal Street and the levees gone to hell
Martha, get me my sixteen gauge and some dry shells
Them who's got got out of town
And them who ain't got left to drown
Tell me, how can a poor man stand such times and live?
I got family scattered from Texas all the way to Baltimore
And I ain't got no home in this world no more
Gonna be a judgment that's a fact, a righteous train rollin' down this track
Tell me, how can a poor man stand such times and live?
Bruce Springsteen's song "How Can A Poor Man Stand Such Times And Live?" paints a picture of the difficulties and injustices faced by poor people during tough times. The song starts with the arrival of a doctor who promises healing but all he does is offer some useless pills and a hefty bill. The doctor represents the exploitation of the healthcare system by the rich and powerful who present themselves as saviors of the poor while enhancing their profits.
Springsteen then switches to social inequalities as he highlights the divide between the rich and the poor. He describes how the affluent have a good time while the less privileged are left to struggle. The racial dimension of social inequality also comes up when he mentions the plight of the black community. Springsteen alludes to the failures of the government post-Katrina as bodies float on Canal Street and the levees fail. In this scenario, the rich are able to get out of town while the poor are left to their fate.
The song concludes with the singer reminiscing about his scattered family and the sense of displacement he experiences in the world. The song ends on a note of justice with the promise of a righteous train that brings judgment. Springsteen uses the song to expose the exploitation and injustice that the poor face during tough times, highlighting the need for radical change.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, the doctor comes 'round here with his face all bright
The doctor shows up with a cheery demeanor.
And he says, "In a little while you'll be all right"
He tells the patient that they'll soon be well again.
All he gives is a humbug pill, a dose of dope and a great big bill
The doctor only offers ineffective medicine and charges a large fee.
Tell me, how can a poor man stand such times and live?
The singer wonders how someone without money can survive in such hard times.
He says, "Me and my old school pals had some might high times 'round here
The doctor reminisces about good times he had with his friends in the area.
And what happened to you poor black folks, well it just ain't fair"
He acknowledges the unfair treatment of black people in the community.
He took a look around, gave a little pep talk, said, "I'm with you" then he took a little walk
The doctor gives a brief speech of solidarity before leaving.
There's bodies floatin' on Canal Street and the levees gone to hell
The aftermath of a disaster is described, with dead bodies and destroyed levees.
Martha, get me my sixteen gauge and some dry shells
The singer asks for a gun, suggesting violence as a response to the situation.
Them who's got got out of town
And them who ain't got left to drown
People who were well-off could evacuate, but those without means were left to suffer.
Tell me, how can a poor man stand such times and live?
The singer repeats his question about how poor people can survive in such dire circumstances.
I got family scattered from Texas all the way to Baltimore
And I ain't got no home in this world no more
The singer is homeless and has family spread across a wide area.
Gonna be a judgment that's a fact, a righteous train rollin' down this track
The singer believes that a day of judgment will come, and it will be deserved.
Tell me, how can a poor man stand such times and live?
The song ends with the repeated question of how poor people can survive in such difficult times.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: ALFRED REED, BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN
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Well, the doctor comes 'round here with his face all bright
And he says, "In a little while you'll be all right"
All he gives is a humbug pill, a dose of dope and a great big bill
Tell me, how can a poor man stand such times and live?
He says, "Me and my old school pals had some might high times 'round here
And what happened to you poor black folks, well it just ain't fair"
He took a look around, gave a little pep talk, said, "I'm with you" then he took a little walk
Tell me, how can a poor man stand such times and live?
There's bodies floatin' on Canal Street and the levees gone to hell
Martha, get me my sixteen gauge and some dry shells
Them who's got got out of town
And them who ain't got left to drown
Tell me, how can a poor man stand such times and live?
I got family scattered from Texas all the way to Baltimore
And I ain't got no home in this world no more
Gonna be a judgment that's a fact, a righteous train rollin' down this track
Tell me, how can a poor man stand such times and live?
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Manca ormai pochissimo per le due tappe milanesi di Bruce Springsteen: il Boss sarĂ a Milano il 3 e il 5 luglio, e teatro del suo doppio live sarĂ San Siro. Non sarĂ lâunico concerto italiano dato che la star si sposterĂ poi a Roma dove il 16 luglio sarĂ di scena al Circo Massimo. Ed Ăš per questo che per aiutare chi dovrĂ recarsi al concerto e sarĂ quindi bisognoso di informazioni logistiche Ăš stata creata una speciale App completamente gratuita.
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Le informazioni utili per i due live milanesi
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TheAutographShow
Meet Bruce Springsteen in person at his Born to Run book tour appearances at the following dates & locations: September 27 â Freehold, NJ @ Barnes & Noble
September 28 â New York, NY @ Barnes & Noble Union Square
September 29 â Philadelphia, PA @ Free Library of Philadelphia
October 1 â Seattle, WA @ Elliott Bay Book Company
October 3 â Los Angeles, CA @ Barnes & Noble at The Grove
October 4 â Portland, OR @ Powellâs City of Books
October 5 â San Francisco, CA @ City Arts & Lectures
October 7 â New York, NY @ The New Yorker Festival
October 10 â Cambridge, MA @ The Harvard Coop
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Leo Kreimer
One of the best Ryland Cooder songs. Bruce feels this tune as it were his own.
mickey Mantell
Ry and flaco and the chicken skin revue made a master piece of this song on showtime , Bruce, just butchered it
fernando rose
cuando este hombre mete su alma en una canciĂłn es insuperable, me refiero a cuando siente la canciĂłn muy dentro suyo.
Taylor Mustafa
THE BOSS!! Absolute legend! â€
Beth Porter
Yes He is!!!!!
Patrick S
Such a powerful performer. I saw this tour and was amazed how Bruce took older songs and showed how those basic ideals, struggles, and small victories apply to today.
Chiara Bufoli
What a wonderful man...grande, Bruce!!
shin yama
Amazing guy....... I love his song.
TheMultiGunMan
Bruce Springsteen is the greatest musician in our history. He Blessed by God.
mickey Mantell
You must be joking...