Tracks five, six, and seven on the “The Wild and the Innocent…” are easily three of Bruce’s greatest songs of all time. Although this is probably the low light of the album, it is a good change of pace falling dead center in the middle of the album and is a great lead into the last three killer tracks. Up next is “Wild Billy’s Circus Story” which includes, again, fantastic lyrics (don’t expect much less at this point) and is a nice little song about circus life. Also featuring some of his best guitar work to date, which lets us know he isn’t just a songwriter, but also a very gifted guitar player as well. Track 3 known as “Kitty’s Back” assures us even further and is so far the truest rock n’ roll song he has written.
Listening to the first two tracks certify that Bruce has already matured as a songwriter and is much more focused overall in his delivery. Emotional lyrics including, “I spoke with her last night, she said she won’t set herself on fire for me anymore” and “This boardwalk life is through, I think you oughtta quit this scene too.” Superb writing all around. Bruce portrays life on the boardwalk in the summer while describing a girl who he lost but ultimately will always care about. This is a perfect opening to the album and sets the tone early for what is an amazing summer album that represents the Jersey Shore astonishingly.Īfter “The E-Street Shuffle” comes the love song “4th of July (Sandy).” Again amazing lyrics and vocals backed by an accordion and somewhat average but fitting nonetheless drumming. The vocals come to an end around the 3 minute mark and are followed by superb guitar work from Bruce showcasing his skills. Bruce’s lyrics are focused and fun as he describes summer days down at the jersey shore. The wah-wah pedal is used perfectly to back the horns and bass which lead the track. The album begins with an unfocused array of horns and then soon settles into a funky jazz rhythm that we will not see much ever again in Bruce’s career. But, the talent and dedication with Bruce is at a much higher level everyone will soon find out. Listening to “Greetings…” makes it very clear that this kid was born to be a song writer. Bruce is hungry to say the least and the ideas are flowing like a river. Released in September of 1973 is “The Wild, the Innocent, and the E-Street Shuffle.” Only eight months after his debut. If you are lucky enough to know, Bruce Springsteen just recently released his debut album “Greetings from Asbury Park, N.J.” Although not very popular, it is very well received by critics and those who have heard him in New Jersey are sold and ready for the sophomore release.
Progressive Rock is at its height and rock itself is in no way slowing down or coming to an end just yet.
Teenagers are running amok and are fortunate enough to live through some of the greatest years in music history.
#Street shuffle full#
The year is 1973 and bands like Pink Floyd, The Who, Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath are in full form.
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