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)
Letter To You
Bruce Springsteen Lyrics
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I pulled that bothersome thread
Got down on my knees
Grabbed my pen and bowed my head
Tried to summon all that my heart finds true
And send it in my letter to you
Things I found out through hard times and good
Dug deep in my soul and signed my name true
And sent it in my letter to you
In my letter to you
I took all my fears and doubts
In my letter to you
All the hard things I found out
In my letter to you
All that I've found true
And I sent it in my letter to you
I took all the sunshine and rain
All my happiness and all my pain
The dark evening stars
And the morning sky of blue
And I sent it in my letter to you
And I sent it in my letter to you
In my letter to you
I took all my fears and doubts
In my letter to you
All the hard things that I found out
In my letter to you
All that I found true
And I sent it in my letter to you
I sent it in my letter to you
In "Letter to You," Bruce Springsteen writes a heartfelt letter to an old friend, reflecting on the highs and lows of life and sharing everything that he's discovered as he's grown older. The verse "I took all the sunshine and rain, all my happiness and all my pain" encapsulates the essence of the song: a raw, honest letter that lays bare all the experiences and emotions that the songwriter has gone through. The opening lines of the song paint a vivid picture of a rural landscape, setting the scene for a contemplative, introspective song.
Throughout the song, Springsteen emphasizes the importance of writing down one's thoughts and feelings as a way to confront and process them. He writes, "I dug deep in my soul and signed my name true," indicating that this letter represents an act of vulnerability and honesty that he hopes will bring him closer to his friend. Ultimately, the song is a celebration of human connection, and the power of language to bridge the gap between people.
Line by Line Meaning
'Neath a crown of mongrel trees
Beneath the branches of a chaotic and mixed group of trees
I pulled that bothersome thread
I identified a nagging concern that troubled me
Got down on my knees
I humbled myself and opened up spiritually
Grabbed my pen and bowed my head
I readied myself to express my deepest emotions through writing
Tried to summon all that my heart finds true
I attempted to muster up all that I truly believe in my heart
And send it in my letter to you
To communicate those beliefs and emotions to you through my letter
Things I found out through hard times and good
The lessons I learned through both the difficult and positive experiences in my life
I wrote 'em all out in ink and blood
I documented these lessons with passion and sincerity
Dug deep in my soul and signed my name true
I delved deep into the core of my being and inscribed my letter with authenticity
And sent it in my letter to you
Conveying these reflections and feelings to you through my letter
In my letter to you
Reiterating the focus and destination of my message
I took all my fears and doubts
I addressed and took account of all my anxieties and uncertainties
All the hard things I found out
The difficult truths I have come to understand and accept
All that I've found true
All the convictions and certainties I have discovered
And I sent it in my letter to you
Transmitting all of these sentiments and revelations to you through my letter
I took all the sunshine and rain
I incorporated both the joys and sorrows of my life
All my happiness and all my pain
All the experiences that have brought me contentment or suffering
The dark evening stars
The moments of despair and loneliness that I have encountered
And the morning sky of blue
The moments of hope and optimism that I have experienced
And I sent it in my letter to you
Sending all of these aspects of my life to you in my letter
And I sent it in my letter to you
Reiterating the act of transmission through the letter
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Bruce Springsteen
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@stefanodonnofreewebtv
Bruce Springsteen is one of the most significant and influential singer-songwriters in the history of rock music. Throughout his long career, he has explored a wide range of themes, from the lives of American workers to politics, from family to love.
His twentieth album, "Letter to You," released in 2020, is an intimate and personal work that represents a reflection on the past, present, and future of the artist.
The album was recorded in just five days, live in the studio with the E Street Band, the historic lineup with which Springsteen recorded his most important albums. The intention was to capture the energy and emotion of live sound, which Springsteen considers the purest form of rock music.
The album is divided into two main parts. The first part is dedicated to reflecting on the past. Springsteen addresses themes such as death, loss, and nostalgia.
The opening song, "Letter to You," is a farewell letter to the members of the E Street Band, whom Springsteen considers a second family. "Last Man Standing" is a song reflecting on his own age and the meaning of life. "I'll See You in My Dreams" is a song about accepting death.
The second part of the album is dedicated to hope and the search for a sense of belonging. Springsteen sings about the importance of family, friendship, and music.
"House of a Thousand Guitars" is an anthem to the power of rock and roll. "The Power of Prayer" is a song of hope and trust in the future. "Ghosts" is a reflection on the power of music to bring people together.
In "Letter to You," Springsteen lays himself bare as never before. He sings about his demons, his fears, and his hopes. The album is an intimate and personal journey that offers a profound insight into one of the most important artists of our time. (Stefano Donno editore de I Quaderni del Bardo Edizioni e curatore dei blog DOVE POSSO COMPRARE? WHERE TO BUY? e TO BE STEFANO DONNO)
@HalinaOstankowiczBazan
Dear Bruce,
I am a Polish and English teacher from Poland. I have been listening to your music since the very beginning.
Furthermore, I believe we are almost the same age.
I used to buy every new album which was released starting from Born in the U.S.A.in 1984.
Your music was always with me, with my rising kids, in my home.
I have watched most of your concerts several times. I have been listening to and singing your songs over and over.
My students have been practicing English singing and telling stories based on your lyrics.
I have watched your interviews and have been very proud of your friendship with president's Obama family.
Your music has helped me to through my life. Thank you very much for that.
My latest favorite is 'Letter To You,' the best-sounding album you have made since the 1980s.
I'll See You In My Dreams became the song I can't stop listening to.
I wish you and your family good health and happiness.
Halina from Poland
@hamirthapar6788
Once there was a King, a Queen and even a Prince. Now only the Boss Remains.
Rock on Maestro, we owe you a great deal.
@azzotb5094
well said ;)
@stephangref7943
👍
@estebangonzalez8545
He's the last emperor (and the best too!!!)
@rpgentertainment211
So true
@hamirthapar6788
@Esteban González Amen
@stefanodonnofreewebtv
Bruce Springsteen is one of the most significant and influential singer-songwriters in the history of rock music. Throughout his long career, he has explored a wide range of themes, from the lives of American workers to politics, from family to love.
His twentieth album, "Letter to You," released in 2020, is an intimate and personal work that represents a reflection on the past, present, and future of the artist.
The album was recorded in just five days, live in the studio with the E Street Band, the historic lineup with which Springsteen recorded his most important albums. The intention was to capture the energy and emotion of live sound, which Springsteen considers the purest form of rock music.
The album is divided into two main parts. The first part is dedicated to reflecting on the past. Springsteen addresses themes such as death, loss, and nostalgia.
The opening song, "Letter to You," is a farewell letter to the members of the E Street Band, whom Springsteen considers a second family. "Last Man Standing" is a song reflecting on his own age and the meaning of life. "I'll See You in My Dreams" is a song about accepting death.
The second part of the album is dedicated to hope and the search for a sense of belonging. Springsteen sings about the importance of family, friendship, and music.
"House of a Thousand Guitars" is an anthem to the power of rock and roll. "The Power of Prayer" is a song of hope and trust in the future. "Ghosts" is a reflection on the power of music to bring people together.
In "Letter to You," Springsteen lays himself bare as never before. He sings about his demons, his fears, and his hopes. The album is an intimate and personal journey that offers a profound insight into one of the most important artists of our time. (Stefano Donno editore de I Quaderni del Bardo Edizioni e curatore dei blog DOVE POSSO COMPRARE? WHERE TO BUY? e TO BE STEFANO DONNO)
@adityazehen7264
Now America needs this human touch .
@attiladomoszlay9899
not just America needs it.Europe needs it too.A 55 man from Hungary
@antoniodias4718
a return to old rough rock and roll