I've read that it's a minute or so longer than this song, and Backstreets are also claiming 9 originals and 3 legendary outtakes. So I don't think it's a cover.
I love both the song and the video. I was determined not to listen to any of the new album in advance and wait until October 23rd, predictably though, I just couldn’t wait. Classic E Street Band sound.
Given the winter photos and the inclusion of early 70's songs, why the hell isn't Winter Song on there? Good lil tune, and would have been perfect on this. Not that I'm complaining...well, I am, aren't I. But not much!
I just don't understand the mentality behind constantly demanding more Tracks-style unreleased songs, then complaining when some are included on an album.
The apple-snippet lowered my expectations a bit. The River vibes/sound makes it sound like an out-take or a song by a Springsteen copy-cat in my opinion.
It’s probably my favourite sound/style since The River album. the organ... it just feels so familiar and like you‘re seeing an old friend, for the first time in a long time. It’s comforting. It evokes a warm feeling in my heart that I haven’t felt for a while.
The bootleg/demo-versions I've heard of “Janey Needs a Shooter” are very rough and unfinshed. The song sounds like it has great potential if he put some work into finish it. I'd love it if there's a proper reworked version of that song on the album. "Priest" and "Orphans" - wtf?! I can't see how that would fit into an album with new songs.
I'm of split mind regarding the - still - hypothetical release of older songs. Bruce has done it in some fashion (...) earlier, and Neil Young does it all the time, it seems (White Line on Ragged Glory (1990) is supposedly from 1976, for example). So, it's not unusual, but since we're so aware that these are songs written long ago, it's easy to assume writer's block on Bruce's part. Maybe he just liked the songs? And why shouldn't he, they're really good. I am, however, a bit wary of them being re-recorded, especially Janey. No way that Bruce can remotely match the circulating bootleg band version (if that's the one).
I have no idea where this is coming from, but there was a rumour about a single coming out today, album late October. It might had been fake news, so forgive me for my over excited Alf post.
I'm caught up in it, too. Just realized while waiting for this rumoured single to drop that the release hasn't even been officially announced. I don't remember any singles being released without an advance announcement.
@Jerseyfornia Perhaps this has been JLM's attempt at dropping a single completely unannounced like some of the young whippersnapper artists have done. But the cat got out of the bag... unlike said young artists who would've arranged the whole gambit electronically between themselves and management, Mr Landau probably had post it notes over his screen and desk
It's crazy. I would not rule out that this album and tracklist is something more intimate that has emerged in quarantine and not the new E Street album, which could remain in the bedroom. All weird. I think I'm more confused than excited. Too much uncertainty.
I can't wait to hear what my dear friend has to say to me on 10/23. He is such a wonderful friend and brother. He has shed light on a path before me and has helped me stand up straight amidst this hurricane. This storm, as it were. Its a story as old as time. How we brace for these rough seas. I look forward to hearing it with you all in our new online home.
E Street - using the recordings that were going on over the winter, then finished by Bruce in the studio over lockdown (who knows, maybe E Street members did some remote recording of their own?). This also would bring about the first E Street album without Clarence and Danny.
Solo - Bruce took lockdown to record a new solo album
Back in the day I would've changed the info on that "Adam Raised a Cain" for some good old fashioned trolling, but clearly I'm too old for that shit these days 😏
I've been given a scoop. To accompany "The House is on Fire" and his dig at The Jervi's "no wrecking ball could bring it down" line in "This House is Not For Sale", the title track, "Letter To You" will in fact be a pisstake about one of my favourite tracks from the 2013 album Because We Can, "Pictures of You":
Is "House of a thousand guitars" a cover?
I love both the song and the video. I was determined not to listen to any of the new album in advance and wait until October 23rd, predictably though, I just couldn’t wait. Classic E Street Band sound.
I think The Klansman would have been a perfect previously unreleased song to include.
Given the winter photos and the inclusion of early 70's songs, why the hell isn't Winter Song on there? Good lil tune, and would have been perfect on this. Not that I'm complaining...well, I am, aren't I. But not much!
Accurate representation of me listening to Letter To You
I just don't understand the mentality behind constantly demanding more Tracks-style unreleased songs, then complaining when some are included on an album.
Bruce has written a song dedicated to us fans... The letter to you is his almost 50 year dialogue with us.
Hence the re-recorded outtakes I'm guessing
The song is here!!!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AQyLEz0qy-g
The top banner on Springsteen's youtube channel is now "Letter to you" theme, but still no video or song there.
Edit: video up!
The apple-snippet lowered my expectations a bit. The River vibes/sound makes it sound like an out-take or a song by a Springsteen copy-cat in my opinion.
Only on Apple music?
It’s probably my favourite sound/style since The River album. the organ... it just feels so familiar and like you‘re seeing an old friend, for the first time in a long time. It’s comforting. It evokes a warm feeling in my heart that I haven’t felt for a while.
I just can hear a few seconds 😫
Where I can find the song?
Also, for what it’s worth, that track listing has also been confirmed by Apple Music
Wonder if that’s Charlie?
Bloody hell it is fantastic, very Hearthbreakers-esque
The bootleg/demo-versions I've heard of “Janey Needs a Shooter” are very rough and unfinshed. The song sounds like it has great potential if he put some work into finish it. I'd love it if there's a proper reworked version of that song on the album. "Priest" and "Orphans" - wtf?! I can't see how that would fit into an album with new songs.
My intuitive reaction to the album cover - photo in the snow- was Leonard Cohen. The title also...
I'm of split mind regarding the - still - hypothetical release of older songs. Bruce has done it in some fashion (...) earlier, and Neil Young does it all the time, it seems (White Line on Ragged Glory (1990) is supposedly from 1976, for example). So, it's not unusual, but since we're so aware that these are songs written long ago, it's easy to assume writer's block on Bruce's part. Maybe he just liked the songs? And why shouldn't he, they're really good. I am, however, a bit wary of them being re-recorded, especially Janey. No way that Bruce can remotely match the circulating bootleg band version (if that's the one).
Update from the future... nada, zilch, bugger all, no new Bruce compositions of any sort in any configuration so far today.
No Bruce compositions from any previous millennium sighted either
It's after midnight and the moonlight's let me down.
I've got no idea about anything any more, except it's a very nice new picture in the snow...
I have no idea where this is coming from, but there was a rumour about a single coming out today, album late October. It might had been fake news, so forgive me for my over excited Alf post.
Hasn't every previous single release been officially announced beforehand? Why would we get a single today without an official announcement?
A NEW Sprinsteen song TODAY...
Just in from work, caught up on this thread and waiting for the new song to drop.
Three songs from the 70s demos on the album? Interesting.
Nothing officially revealed yet, but people out there are whining already. Some things never change. 🙄
last man standing is my bet
It's crazy. I would not rule out that this album and tracklist is something more intimate that has emerged in quarantine and not the new E Street album, which could remain in the bedroom. All weird. I think I'm more confused than excited. Too much uncertainty.
Miami Steve bringin' the gold! https://twitter.com/StevieVanZandt/status/1303805468205350913
44 days.
Thematically, personal or current events?
I know it's supposed to be the E Street album, but the cover looks like an urban version of WS.
Pretty excited about this!
anybody gonna pre order from that record shop? lol
What are we thinking:
E Street - using the recordings that were going on over the winter, then finished by Bruce in the studio over lockdown (who knows, maybe E Street members did some remote recording of their own?). This also would bring about the first E Street album without Clarence and Danny.
Solo - Bruce took lockdown to record a new solo album
Hyperventilating here........
https://twitter.com/11DennisC/status/1303754504064643072
Back in the day I would've changed the info on that "Adam Raised a Cain" for some good old fashioned trolling, but clearly I'm too old for that shit these days 😏
https://twitter.com/Stan_Goldstein/status/1303773334853898240https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08HGB71RT
It’s on amazon too
God, I am so bloody excited.
I've been given a scoop. To accompany "The House is on Fire" and his dig at The Jervi's "no wrecking ball could bring it down" line in "This House is Not For Sale", the title track, "Letter To You" will in fact be a pisstake about one of my favourite tracks from the 2013 album Because We Can, "Pictures of You":
The diss tracks are well underway
It's his album of Christmas songs 😂
And it really goes without saying, but let's see if this new place can stand strong against an inevitable crash 😁
A Dune trailer/new films to watch, a new Springsteen single/album, podcasts galore, blog reviews, real life, etc.
2020's upping the overwhelming game 😂
https://nailcityrecord.com/collections/pre-orders/products/bruce-springsteen-letter-to-you-2lp-16-page-12-x-12-booklet
Sounds like Stan is on the secret notification list that a few people here are on. Not me, obviously. 😊
i want it and i want it now
Based on that screenshot GL post, the previously leaked date of 10 September for the single appears correct then?