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Tag Archives: Bruce Springsteen
“Pay Me My Money Down” – Bruce Springsteen (2006)
In 2006, Bruce Springsteen released an album called We Shall Overcome: The Seeger Sessions, which consists of 13 songs made popular by folk icon and social activist Pete Seeger (made popular, but not written by Pete, because what is the … Continue reading
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“Low Bridge, Everybody Down” – Bruce Springsteen (2006)
“Low Bridge, Everybody Down” was written by Thomas S. Allen. It has also been called “Fifteen Years on the Erie Canal”, “Fifteen Miles on the Erie Canal”, “Erie Canal Song”, “Erie Barge Song”, and “Mule Named Sal.” Mr. Allen (1876-1919) … Continue reading
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“I Don’t Want to Go Home” – Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes (1976)
On February 10, 1977, the group Boston hit the stage at Long Island’s Nassau Coliseum as the headline act having quickly risen to rock stardom on the strength of their eponymous debut album, and I was there. I was 18 … Continue reading
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