Fun, a little nostalgia, and a lot of homage to the original sources that marked his awakening to music in his youth: presenting Bruce Springsteen’s new album, 11, which is out this Friday. a vitalist version menu handcrafted with producer Ron Aniello, the person who plays the most instruments and plays with wind instruments, strings, and choirs. A repertoire dating back to the ’60s, which Springsteen tackles with references to figures such as Ben E. King, Jimmy Ruffin or The Temptations. We’re reviewing 15 songs.
‘Only the strong survive’
“I remember my first love story / One way or another everything went wrong / My mom had great advice / I thought I should put words into this song / I can still hear him sing,” the Boss begins the song, due to this ‘hit’ by Jerry Butler in 1968 reminds me of distant life lessons. Only the strong survive. ‘No surrender’ Pure Springsteen.
Sincere comrade Sam Moore, the guest voice bathed in melancholy and paid homage to soul music itself. “I want to hear some Wilson Pickett,” he finally repeats. And Joe Tex, Sam & Dave and Aretha Franklin… Unrivaled naturalness, as if it were her own song and surrounded by an audience.
‘night shift’
This is an eighties issue of The Commodores, not a sixties, and Springsteen takes it with heartfelt conviction. The song is in memory of two soul legends, Marvin Gaye and Jackie Wilson, who both died in 1984. “I will miss your sweet voice, your soulful voice on the night shift.”
‘Do I love you (I really do)’
Released as the album’s first single, Motown sounds as it pleases in an enthusiastic uptempo, with a saxophone solo and overwhelming chorus reinforcement. Original from Texas man Frank Wilson in 1965.
‘The sun will no longer cry’
Crewe & Gaudio duo (the ones from “Can’t my eyes off you”) take a serious spin on this song, first by Frankie Valli and then by The Walker Brothers (and The Walker Brothers) in the 60s. Clarence Clemons recorded it on his own in 1985). Sound reminiscent of Phil Spector, notorious influence on ‘Born to run’.
‘Turn back the hands of time’
Here the boss roars loudly and furiously, cursing himself for his mistakes and praying for the hands of the clock to return. The mighty 1970 milestone by Tyrone Davis that half fits into the tonal change that Bruce rode as he wanted.
‘When she was my daughter’
More regret and remorse in this assault, accentuated with power and subtlety to match The Four Tops’ silky theme, the crisp guitar solo.
hey western union man
“Tell him I’m down and I think he’s avoiding me / and if a telegram doesn’t work / send him a box of marshmallows and maybe some flowers,” Bruce begs, putting himself in Jerry Butler’s place, wrapped up. a refined string arrangement.
‘I wish it would rain’
A metaphorical call to healing rain as a change to the stereotype of heartbreak, abandonment, and masculinity: “Everyone knows a man shouldn’t cry / But hey, I have to cry / because crying eases the pain”, Springsteen sings in this song. An exciting classic driven by a distinctive piano phrase from 1967’s The Temptations.
‘Don’t play that song’
One of the hottest spots: Bruce took over Ben E. King’s landmark 1962 hit (composed by his wife Betty Nelson and Atlantic Records mechanic Ahmet Ertegun), changed the lyrics, and added some verbal winks at the end. “summer nights” and forgiveness. “I don’t care if you lie / let’s dance.”
‘in another way’
Among the many minor milestones is this ‘top 10’ theme from 1962-63 in the Chuck Jackson and Jackie Shane versions originally by William Bell, which Springsteen solved by injecting more fiber and emphasizing the brass section.
‘I forgot to be your girlfriend’
Bruce is in hot mode, paying tribute to Stax Records in this sixties soul ballad that Billy Idol will take to cyber-rock with the title ‘Be Your Lover’. Guilt floating: “I worked for you as best I could / but working all day doesn’t make me a man / I forgot to be your girlfriend / I’m sorry but it’s up to you to make it somehow.”
‘7 Rooms of Sorrow’
It’s a roaring attack on this dark number by the trio of Holland, Dozier & Holland, which the Four Tops took to number 14 at the 1967 US hit parade. desperate waiting. Raw Bruce, the no-nonsense spirit.
‘What happens to a broken heart’
Another high-octane classic about the fate of broken hearts, a comforting ‘power ballad’ that Springsteen dared not bring anything new beyond a heartfelt performance with an orchestral instrument. Kudos to Jimmy Ruffin, who first brought it to life in 1966.
‘We will be together one day’
To say goodbye, the boss returns to the song that closed the ’60s, the last number one of the decade on ‘Billboard’ (December 1969) and, in turn, Diana Ross’ final release with The Supremes. As the pinnacle of the album, it’s like a final tribute to that era, perhaps a certain purity of spirit, leaving the doors open.
Source: Informacion
