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)
Two Hearts
Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band Lyrics
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Seen a little girl crying along the way
She'd been hurt so bad said she'd never love again
Some day your crying girl will end
And you'll find once again
Two hearts are better than one
Two hearts girl get the job done
Once I spent my time playing tough guy scenes
But I was living in a world of childish dreams
Someday these childish dreams must end
To become a man and grow up to dream again
I believe in the end
Two hearts are better than one
Two hearts girl get the job done
Two hearts are better than one
Sometimes it might seem like it was planned
For you to roam empty-hearted through this land
Though the world turns you hard and cold
There's one thing mister, that I know
That's if you think your heart is stone
And that you're rough enough to whip this world alone
Alone buddy there ain't no peace of mind
That's why I'll keep searching 'til I find my special one
Two hearts are better than one
Two hearts girl get the job done
Two hearts are better than one
Oh, two hearts are better than one
Two hearts girl get the job done
Two hearts are better than one
Whoa
The lyrics of "Two Hearts" by Bruce Springsteen (with The E Street Band) are poetic and uplifting. The song conveys a message of hope and the power of love through its lyrics, which follow a simple but powerful narrative of a man who encounters a young girl crying and advises her to keep her heart open despite the pain she has experienced. In the first verse, Springsteen describes how he meets the girl and learns that she has been hurt and that she feels she will never love again. However, the singer reassures her that her tears will eventually dry, and that she will find love once again. The chorus emphasizes the power of two hearts working together, suggesting that love can conquer fears and pain.
The second verse shifts the narrative to the singer's own experiences, as he reflects on his past as a tough guy playing childish games. He acknowledges that part of growing up is letting go of childish dreams and learning to be a responsible adult. He also acknowledges that it's possible to fall into despair and become hardened by the world's cruelty. However, he affirms his belief that ultimately, two hearts working together can overcome any obstacle. He acknowledges that the road to finding love may be long and difficult, but it's worth the effort.
Overall, "Two Hearts" is a song about the transformative power of love, both for oneself and for others. Through its lyrics, Springsteen reminds us that it's worth keeping our hearts open, even when the world seems harsh and unforgiving. The song inspires listeners to believe in the possibility of love and to keep searching until they find that one special person who makes their heart skip a beat.
Line by Line Meaning
I went out walking the other day
One day, I went for a walk
Seen a little girl crying along the way
As I was walking, I noticed a young girl crying
She'd been hurt so bad said she'd never love again
The girl was deeply hurt and claimed that she would never love anyone again
Some day your crying girl will end
However, her tears will one day stop
And you'll find once again
And she will once more find
Two hearts are better than one
That two people together are stronger than one alone
Two hearts girl get the job done
Partnerships of two are more effective than one person by themselves in achieving their goals
Two hearts are better than one
Reiterating that it's better to have someone else to share life with
Once I spent my time playing tough guy scenes
I used to try to act tough all the time
But I was living in a world of childish dreams
I was living in a fantasy world of my own creation
Someday these childish dreams must end
But someday I had to grow up and leave those childish dreams behind
To become a man and grow up to dream again
Only by growing up can I truly learn to dream again and realize my true potential
I believe in the end
I have faith that all of this will pay off in the end
Sometimes it might seem like it was planned
There are times when it feels like someone or something has predetermined our struggles
For you to roam empty-hearted through this land
Making us feel lost and alone in this world
Though the world turns you hard and cold
The world can be harsh and unforgiving, making us bitter and indifferent
There's one thing mister, that I know
But there is one thing I am certain of
That's if you think your heart is stone
And that is if you believe your heart is impenetrable
And that you're rough enough to whip this world alone
And you think you're strong enough to take on the world alone
Alone buddy there ain't no peace of mind
But that's a lonely road to take, and you won't find peace of mind that way
That's why I'll keep searching 'til I find my special one
This is why I'll keep searching for that one special person to share my life with
Two hearts are better than one
Underscoring the importance of companionship and shared experiences
Two hearts girl get the job done
Reminding listeners of the strength in teamwork and the beauty of partnerships
Two hearts are better than one
Reiterating the importance of having someone else to walk through life with
Oh, two hearts are better than one
Affirming the sentiment of the previous line
Two hearts girl get the job done
Again emphasizing that two people are more effective than one
Two hearts are better than one
Finally restating the central theme of the song
Whoa
An exclamation of feeling or emotion
Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Bruce Springsteen
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wavy811
Lyrics:
I went out walking the other day
Seen a little girl crying along the way
She'd been hurt so bad said she'd never love again
Someday your crying girl will end
And you'll find once again
Two hearts are better than one
Two hearts girl get the job done
Two hearts are better than one
Once I spent my time playing tough guy scenes
But I was living in a world of childish dreams
Someday these childish dreams must end
To become a man and grow up to dream again
Now I believe in the end
Two hearts are better than one
Two hearts girl get the job done
Two hearts are better than one
Sometimes it might seem like it was planned
for you to roam empty hearted through this land
Though the world turns you hard and cold
There's one thing mister, that I know
That's if you think your heart is stone
And that you're rough enough to whip this world alone
Alone buddy there ain't no peace of mind
That's why I'll keep searching till I find my special one
Two hearts are better than one
Two hearts girl get the job done
Two hearts are better than one
Carolin sensei
For most live performances, this level of energy is reserved for the end of the show, but for Bruce and the band it is song three of a 24 song set. Just wow.
Christopher Dean
I saw them in 1991 at the old Wembley Stadium in London. After a FOUR HOUR set, they finished with a HALF HOUR arrangement of "Twist and Shout".
anella d'ambrosio
Un bellissimo periodo per Bruce e la splendida band...πππππΆπΈπΈπΈπΆπππ―π―π―
michael del zitti
The E Street Band doesn't make music, they make magic.
Wayne Boyce
Here's ya a T Shirt -"E" STREET THE GREATEST ROCK N ROLL BAND THIS WORLD WILL HAVE EVER KNOWN !!!!!!!!!!!
dlphc oracl
100 years from now, if someone asks what rock 'n' roll was all about, this YouTube clip will give the answer - it's the sheer joy of performing before a live audience.
Barry Obama
@dlphcoracl YouTube wonβt exist 100 years from now
L M 63
I'm convinced that the Live in NYC tour provided the best live music performances of all time.
Valerie Tomsic
SO MUCH ENERGY and TALENT on ONE STAGE....knew Bruce back in the day in 1976....this is just amazing!
Hashim Siddique
100 percent!