Columbia, 1982
Americana
I have a special relationship with Springsteen. I had to grow into his music, but once I did, we connected. Every now and then, I have a dream where he gives me advice. It's pretty cool.
I don't listen to this record a lot, because it's a mood, but I appreciate that it's there when I need it. I put it on a couple weeks ago, after learning of the death of one of my best friend's fathers, Joe - a literal and figurative giant of a man. He was a presence throughout most of my life (he and Connie took us all to Woodstock '99!), and I cared for him very much, so it was hard not to be able to say goodbye. I put on this record, which is itself very much about mourning, and I thought about Joe, and cried a little, laughed a little, and really just sat with my feelings and said goodbye my own way. It was the right record for that.
This one is for Joe and Connie ❤️
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