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What is the meaning behind the song, "Human Touch"?

Life’s hard but we’re all in it together. 

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The sky was falling and streaked with blood I heard you calling me, then you disappeared into the dust Up the stairs, into the fire Up the stairs, into the fire I need your kiss, but love and duty called you someplace higher Somewhere up the stairs, into the fire May your strength give us strength May your faith give us faith May your hope give us hope May your love give us love

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A cool idea.

Weekly Playlist 12/31

“New Starts. New Hope. New Year”

New Year’s Eve is often a time for looking forward. It’s a time when we reach for new growth and wish for renewal. A clean slate. I know I do. 

Well, that only means it’s a great time of year to be a Springsteen fan! Bruce has given us so many songs that take us down this road. 

This playlist offers songs that will lift you up - and forward, past any trouble or darkness. Bruce gives us a lot to reflect on in this music.

The Rising - alone - is enough to get my blood moving. It’s such an inspirational tune. Janey is about not losing hope - and the people that encourage us. Reason to Believe speaks to the troubles we face and endure (I included the full band version for this list). We Are Alive reminds us that we’re here for a reason.  I’ve ended this list with two towering giants - such powerful music and lyrics.

Happy New Year E Street Nation … “these two lanes will take us anywhere.”

How to listen:

Listen via Spotify Free in your web browser

Already have Spotify? Search for “E Street Fix Playlist” and you’ll find it in Public Playlists.

Import the playlist to Apple Music & other sites. Download the CSV file for free.

Make your own by adding the following songs.

Playlist Songs:

The Rising

Janey Don’t Lose Your Heart

Better Days

Working on a Dream

Reason to Believe (Live)

Land of Hope and Dreams

We are Alive

The Promised Land

Thunder Road

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“He’s the best live performer I’ve ever seen, because he’s your friend and your idol and your hero all at the same time.”

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Confessions of a Springsteen fan turned 4 today!

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Happy 40th birthday to this sublime album.

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4 years since we lost the Big Man. Always missed. Glad I got to see the band with him before his passing. #clarenceclemons #RIP #springsteen #estreetband

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Happy birthday, Mighty Max!

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IN THE CROWD I FEEL AT HOME

I miss Bruce so much. I need him right now! I want to feel those vibes like when he and the ESB reached the stage and said with an epic voice: ARE YOU READYYYY??? ONE, TWO, THREE!!!! And then the first notes of Badlands started to fill our souls!!!

Bruce please, come back!!

Sincerely, a fan who can’t wait to see you again! COME BACK BOSS

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we learned more from a three-minute record, baby, than we ever learned in school

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Bruce and the first show of the Wrecking Ball Tour (from the perspective of Jake Clemons)

It takes almost a motorcade of cars to transport everyone from the hotel to the Phillips Arena in Atlanta, where our first show on Bruce’s Wrecking Ball Tour will be held. For Bruce, Patti, Steve, and the rest of the gang, this isn’t anything new. It’s just another show in the illustrious career of Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band.  

But for me, this show has a whole new meaning. It’s the first show where I will be taking the place of my Uncle Clarence Clemons. Uncle Clarence died just last year and this will be Bruce’s first show without the “Big Man” by his side. I didn’t sleep at all last night. I kept playing Born to Run over and over in my head, hoping that I wouldn’t mess up the iconic solo. 

I hop into a black Cadillac Escalade towards the back of the row of cars. The more established musicians slowly crawl into the cars in the front. You can tell that they are excited to start this long journey of a tour. Stevie can barely hid his own excitement. 

“The boys are back,” Steve keeps shouting as he gets in his car. 

For the majority of the 15 minute car ride I think about Uncle Clarence and all he taught me. I’m hoping he will be watching down on me tonight, and I hope I’ll make him proud. 

As we roll up to the arena and as I get out of my car, Bruce makes his way over to me. 

“You’re one hell of a saxophonist,” Bruce starts off, “I wouldn’t have you as part of my band if I didn’t think you’d bring the house down every single night. 

Tears come to my eyes as I try to formulate a response. 

“Bruce,” I say choking back tears, “the opportunity you’re giving me with this tour and this band, I can’t even begin…”

“Jake,” Bruce interrupts me before I can finish, “let’s go play the best damn show hot’lanta’s ever seen. 

Before we make our way to the stage Bruce calls everyone in the band together. It’s clear who is in charge. It’s Bruce, then the original members of the E Street Band, then the veterans who have been on multiple tours, and then the new guys like me. While those guys are clearly in charge, the vibe is that we are all one band. Bruce has invited us to be part of something special. I’m ready to get this started, but Bruce continues to talk. 

“Clarence,” Bruce mumbles as if he was in the room, “I miss ya buddy, I know you are listening to me tonight. This one’s for you.” 

As I hear the shouts of the crowd members screaming in the background, Bruce looks to us and nods, telling us its time to head out. 

“Bruuuuuuuuce! Bruuuuuuuuuuuuce!” 

Bruce brushes his head towards the stage, silently telling everyone to walk on stage before him. All of a sudden he’s quiet and alone in his thoughts. The genius at work. 

Soozie is the first one to step up onto the stage. The crowd goes crazy. Max right behind her, and Steve right behind him. Finally its my turn. I reach the top step and push my sax up into the air. It’s showtime. 

Finally Bruce reaches the top step, and the crowd goes crazy. The smile on Bruce’s face is one of a kind. You can tell how excited he is to be back on the stage. 

“1,2,1,2,3,” Bruce shouts right as we lead in with the rousing song We Take Care of Our Own.” As soon as the first note comes off of my lips and into the sax, I feel comfortable. I feel like I’ve prepared for this my entire life. 

The show goes through faster than any show I’ve ever played in my entire life. Finally it’s time for Born to Run. I can tell some fans are skeptical at how I’ll play the solo. But when it comes time I play as loud as I possibly can, electrifying the crowd. As soon as my last note is played, the tears come back into my eyes. I can’t believe I played that solo and not Uncle Clarence. 

Tenth Avenue Freeze Out is the last song of the show. Midway through the song there is a tribute to Clarence. The entire arena gave a standing ovation and I could tell there weren’t just tears in Bruce’s eyes, but tears in many of the audience members. Clarence meant so much to everyone and his presence was certainly missed at this show, as well as any other shows that will be played in the future. He was a part of growing up for a lot of these fans. His booming solos were what made Bruce and the E Street band different. I hope to be able to continue the legacy that he started. 

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Happy birthday, Phantom Dan.

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Happy birthday, Big Man x

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Happy birthday, Stevie!

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Welcome, Researchers in the Department of Clinical Psychology at Antioch University New England would like you to take part in a survey about Bruce Springsteen. We want to know what female fans of Bruce Springsteen think and feel about him and his music.

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I love Springsteen so much, like omfg, but my friends don't really get Bruce and his music and it makes me sad. He puts so much work into his songs and lyrics and I think everyone should understand it.

We feel you, anon.

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Happy birthday, Garry.