Since forming in 1972, the band's members have changed; however, core members include saxophonist Clarence Clemons, organist Danny Federici, bassist Garry Tallent, drummer Max Weinberg, pianist Roy Bittan and, of course, guitarist/singer/songwriter Bruce Springsteen. Guitarist Steven Van Zandt joined the band while recording Born to Run and made this record at least possible. He became one of the most honored and most influential members.
Other musicians important to the band include guitarist Nils Lofgren (who stepped in after Van Zandt quit); guitarist/singer Patti Scialfa (who is also Springsten's wife); and pianist David Sancious and drummers "Mad Dog" Vini Lopez and Ernest "Boom" Carter, who all had left the band prior to Born to Run. Also, The Rising tour saw the official addition of violinist Soozie Tyrell.
In 1989 the band split up, after the massive success of the Born in the USA tour and the quieter Tunnel of Love tour. However, in 1999, the band reunited and embarked on a rather successful 18-month reunion tour - the "E-United Tour" - and now were powered by three guitars (Springsteen, Van Zandt and Lofgren, with Scialfa usually playing a fourth, acoustic guitar).
Following the events of September 11, 2001, Springsteen and the Band embarked on their first studio recordings (excepting a short recording session for Springsteen's 1995 Greatest Hits album) since 1984's Born in the U.S.A. The band recorded The Rising in 2002, and then hit the road for another marathon, two-year tour.
After The Rising, Springsteen recorded two more albums without the E Streeters followed by "Magic", released in October 2007 and featuring the hit single "Radio Nowhere". Magic was followed up by a traditionally strong tour throughout 2008, during which original band-member and friend Danny Federici passed away. Federici had already been temporarily replaced by Charlie Giordano, with whom Springsteen played the year before during the Seeger Sessions. Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band rounded the 100-show tour at Harley-Davidson's 105th anniversary celebration.
On January 27, 2009 Springsteen's twenty-fourth album "Working on a Dream" will be released. According to the official press release, Working on a Dream was recorded with the E Street Band and features twelve new Springsteen compositions plus two bonus tracks. It is the fourth collaboration between Springsteen and Brendan O'Brien, who produced and mixed the album. A new tour for 2009 is expected to be announced soon. Springsteen and the E Street Band will play The Super Bowl halftime show on February 1, 2009.
Saturday 27th July 2009 saw Bruce and the E-Streeters played The Glastonbury Festival, England. This was the band's first-ever UK festival performance, a total of 135,000 people watched an epic, two-and-a-half hour headlining set.
Current members
* Bruce Springsteen - lead vocals, guitar, harmonica, piano
* Garry Tallent - bass guitar, tuba
* Max Weinberg - drums, percussion (joined September 1974)
* Roy Bittan - piano, synthesizer (joined September 1974)
* Steven Van Zandt - lead guitar, mandolin, backing vocals (officially joined July 1975 after playing in previous bands; left in 1984 to go solo; rejoined in early 1995) Steven Van Zandt
* Nils Lofgren - guitar, pedal steel guitar, backing vocals (replaced Steven Van Zandt in June 1984; remained in group after Van Zandt returned)
* Patti Scialfa - backing and duet vocals, acoustic guitar, percussion (joined June 1984; became Springsteen's wife in 1991; they have a daughter and two sons)
* Soozie Tyrell - violin, acoustic guitar, percussion, backing vocals (joined 2002, occasional appearances before that)
Former members
* Vinnie 'Mad Dog' Lopez - drums (inception through February 1974, when asked to resign)
* David Sancious - keyboards (June 1973 to August 1974)
* Ernest 'Boom' Carter - drums (February to August 1974)
* Suki Lahav - violin, backing vocals (September 1974 to March 1975)
* Danny Federici - organ, electronic glockenspiel, accordion, other keyboards (on medical leave of absence from late November 2007, temporarily replaced by Charles Giordano) (Danny passed away on April 17, 2008 after a battle with cancer.)
* Clarence Clemons - saxophone, percussion, backing vocals, larger-than-life persona and Springsteen foil (died 2011)
Candy's Room
Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band Lyrics
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But to get to Candy's room you gotta walk the darkness of Candy's hall
Strangers from the city, call my baby's number and they bring her toys
When I come knocking, she smiles pretty, she knows I want to be Candy's boy
There's a sadness hidden in that pretty face
A sadness all her own
From which no man can keep Candy safe
We kiss, my heart's pumpin' to my brain
And the blood rushes in my veins, the fire rushes towards the skies
I go driving, driving deep into the night
I go driving deep into the light, in Candy's eyes
She says, baby if you want to be wild
You got a lot to learn, close your eyes
Let them melt, let them fire
Let them burn
'Cause in the darkness, there'll be hidden worlds that shine
When I hold Candy close she makes the hidden worlds mine
She has fancy clothes and diamond rings
She has men who give her anything she wants, but they don't see
That what she wants is me
Oh, and I want her so
I'll never let her go, no, no, no
She knows that I'd give
All that I got to give
All that I want, all that I live
To make Candy mine
Tonight
The lyrics of Bruce Springsteen's "Candy’s Room" speak of a woman named Candy who is portrayed as a symbol of desire and mystery. The song captures the singer's infatuation with Candy, but also reveals the sadness that lies beneath her seemingly perfect exterior. The pictures of Candy's heroes on the walls of her room suggest that she emulates figures that she deeply admires, and that she aspires to be like them. However, the process of walking through the darkness of Candy's hall to get to her room hints that this journey may be a dangerous one.
The chorus of the song repeatedly emphasizes the idea of driving, which adds to the sense of urgency and passion that the singer feels towards Candy. They kiss in a moment of intense intimacy, and the singer marvels at the way that Candy seems to possess a hidden world that shines when they are close. Even though Candy is surrounded by material wealth and the attention of other men, the singer believes that what she truly desires is him. The song ends with the singer promising to do whatever it takes to make Candy his.
Overall, the lyrics of "Candy’s Room" intricately weave together themes of desire, danger, and the hidden complexities of human emotion. The song has been interpreted in various ways over the years, with some seeing it as a meditation on the nature of human connection, and others viewing it as a study of the dangers of obsession.
Line by Line Meaning
In Candy's room there are pictures of her heroes on the wall
Candy's room is full of photographs of her idols who inspire her.
But to get to Candy's room you gotta walk the darkness of Candy's hall
To enter Candy's room, one must pass through a dark and ominous hallway.
Strangers from the city, call my baby's number and they bring her toys
Unknown folks from the town reach out to Candy and deliver her presents.
When I come knocking, she smiles pretty, she knows I want to be Candy's boy
Whenever the artist visits Candy, she recognizes his desire to be with her.
There's a sadness hidden in that pretty face
Candy may look cheerful, but there's a melancholic soul inside her.
A sadness all her own
Candy struggles with her own sorrows and feelings of desolation.
From which no man can keep Candy safe
Nobody can protect Candy from the pain and troubles she is experiencing.
We kiss, my heart's pumpin' to my brain
The artist and Candy share an intimate moment that excites him beyond physical levels.
And the blood rushes in my veins, the fire rushes towards the skies
The passion between the artist and Candy flares up and causes his blood to boil.
I go driving, driving deep into the night
The artist seeks escape by driving through the night, away from reality.
I go driving deep into the light, in Candy's eyes
In Candy's eyes, the singer finds hope and guidance, and he ventures further into her world.
She says, baby if you want to be wild
Candy challenges the artist to embrace his wild side fully.
You got a lot to learn, close your eyes
To unlock the wildness within himself, the singer needs to shut his eyes and follow his intuition.
Let them melt, let them fire
Candy urges the singer to submit and let his emotions take control.
Let them burn
She wants him to let go of all constraints and set his passions free.
'Cause in the darkness, there'll be hidden worlds that shine
Within his wild side lies undiscovered realms of life he can live and relish.
When I hold Candy close she makes the hidden worlds mine
Candy takes the artist to a world they both have never known before and share with each other.
She has fancy clothes and diamond rings
Candy possesses lavish items and valuable jewelry but craves the singer's attention over everything.
She has men who give her anything she wants, but they don't see
Although Candy has many men in her life, they fail to perceive her wants.
That what she wants is me
Candy wants the artist above all else, and he is determined to give her what she needs.
Oh, and I want her so
The artist desires Candy with all his heart.
I'll never let her go, no, no, no
The artist will not let go of his love for Candy, no matter what.
She knows that I'd give
Candy knows that the singer is capable of great things and is willing to work hard for her.
All that I got to give
The artist will not hold back any possessions, love or sacrifices he has on Candy.
All that I want, all that I live
Candy is the only thing the singer wants and needs in his life to make him live fully.
To make Candy mine
The singer longs to possess Candy fully, in every possible way, and make her completely his tonight.
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In Candy's room, there are pictures of her heroes on the wall
But to get to Candy's room, you gotta walk the darkness of Candy's hall
Strangers from the city call my baby's number and they bring her toys
When I come knocking, she smiles pretty, she knows I wanna be Candy's boy
There's a sadness hidden in that pretty face
A sadness all her own, from which no man can keep Candy safe
We kiss, my heart's rushes to my brain
And the blood rushes in my veins, the fire rushes towards the sky
And then we go driving, driving deep into the night
I go driving deep into the light, in Candy's eyes
She says, "baby if you wanna be wild, you got a lot to learn
Close your eyes, let them melt, let them fire, let them burn"
'Cause in the darkness, there'll be hidden worlds that shine
When I hold Candy close she makes these hidden worlds mine
She has fancy clothes and diamond rings
She has men who give her anything she wants, but they don't see
That what she wants is me
Oh and I want her so, I'll never let her go, no no no
She knows that I'd give all that I got to give
All that I want, all that I live to make Candy mine
Tonight
@charlie-obrien
Maybe the most powerful song Bruce ever recorded.
Heart wrenching lyrics...
And he burns that guitar solo into your soul!
@johninjersey
SHE! Has fancy clothes and diamond rings!
SHE! Has men who give her everything she wants but they don't see
That what she wants is ME!
:)
@steveng6401
@Jersey John Exactly! that guitar solo followed by those exact lyrics, briming with power! Forever living in my head.
@dietervoigt3361
This music is great, it will always be heard no matter how many years pass.
Bruce is a legend🎸🎼🎶👍
@SonnySky7
Saw this concert in 1978 in Memphis. Most powerful rock performance ever!
@willbrink
My favorite Bruce song and so underrated.
@vitorfrancagalvao2077
Good morning, Boss! Good morning, people! Nothing is better than waking up listening to Bruce - old or new songs, it doesn't matter. Greetings from São Paulo, Brazil!
@donellefeltham
Never let it be said that Bruce doesn’t know how to sell a song. I am loving these ones from 1978.🎼♥️🇦🇺♥️🇺🇸🕺🏻💃🎆🎸
@ajflamingo5839
Donelle Feltham these vintage performances when Bruce was young and raw capture a wonderful era of his music
@joseramontruebaezquerra3178
El puto amo..y ya!!!!😜😜