In this unique collection, critics, musicians, scholars, and fans describe how they have been moved, shaped, and challenged by Bruce Springsteen's music. These essays examine the big questions at the heart of Springsteen's music, demonstrating the ways his songs have resonated for millions of listeners for nearly five decades.
In this unique collection, critics, musicians, scholars, and fans describe how they have been moved, shaped, and challenged by Bruce Springsteen's music. These essays examine the big questions at the heart of Springsteen's music, demonstrating the ways his songs have resonated for millions of listeners for nearly five decades.Hinweis: Dieser Artikel kann nur an eine deutsche Lieferadresse ausgeliefert werden.
JONATHAN D. COHEN received his PhD in history from the University of Virginia. He is the managing editor of BOSS: The Biannual Online-Journal of Springsteen Studies and the coeditor of All In: The Spread of Gambling in Twentieth-Century United States (2018). JUNE SKINNER SAWYERS has published extensively on Bruce Springsteen, including Racing in the Street: The Bruce Springsteen Reader (2004) and Workingman: The Faith-Based Politics ofBruce Springsteen (2014). Born in Glasgow, she currently teaches humanities courses at the Newberry Library in Chicago.
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Introduction: Why Springsteen? Jonathan D. Cohen and June Skinner Sawyers Part I Springsteen Stories 1 Growing Up with Bruce Springsteen Eric Alterman 2 How Bruce Springsteen Made a Middle-Aged Woman Believe in the Magic of Rock and Roll Nancy S. Bishop 3 From the Backstreets to the Badlands: My Springsteen Journey Deepa Iyer 4 The Ripple Effect Frank Stefanko Part II Springsteen, Politics, and American Society 5 The Role of the Popular Artist in a Democratic Society Jefferson Cowie and Joel Dinerstein 6 Starting a Fire: Bruce Springsteen's Political Journey from "Born in the U.S.A." to "American Skin (41 Shots)" Gillian G. Gaar 7 Springsteen's American Dream Louis P. Masur 8 At the River Paul Muldoon 9 The Ties That Bind A. O. Scott Part III Springsteen Live 10 Live at the Roxy Greil Marcus 11 The Magic Circle Wesley Stace 12 Twist and Shout David L. Ulin Part IV Springsteen the Artist 13 Brilliant Disguise: The Completely True Fictional Adventures of Bruce Springsteen Peter Ames Carlin 14 Interview with Martyn Joseph by Irwin H. Streight 15 This Train: Bruce Springsteen as Public Artist Colleen J. Sheehy 16 Born to Write: Bruce Springsteen, Flannery O'Connor, and the Songstory Irwin H. Streight 17 Ten Great Springsteen Moments (and Five Iconic Concerts) Kenneth Womack Part V Springsteen, Sex, Race, and Gender 18 Our Butch Mother, Bruce Springsteen Natalie Adler 19 Springsteen's Women: Tougher Than the Rest Gina Barreca 20 Shackled and Drawn Lauren Onkey 21 American Skin: Springsteen and Blackness Elijah Wald Part VI Springsteen and Aging 22 Summer's Fall: Springsteen in Senescence Jim Cullen 23 Work and Play: Mid-Life Music Daniel Wolff Part VII Springsteen beyond Borders 24 Bruce Springsteen's River in Dublin Dermot Bolger 25 The Boss in Bulgaria Richard Russo 26 We Take Care of Our Own Wayne Swan Acknowledgments Notes on Contributors Index
Introduction: Why Springsteen? Jonathan D. Cohen and June Skinner Sawyers Part I Springsteen Stories 1 Growing Up with Bruce Springsteen Eric Alterman 2 How Bruce Springsteen Made a Middle-Aged Woman Believe in the Magic of Rock and Roll Nancy S. Bishop 3 From the Backstreets to the Badlands: My Springsteen Journey Deepa Iyer 4 The Ripple Effect Frank Stefanko Part II Springsteen, Politics, and American Society 5 The Role of the Popular Artist in a Democratic Society Jefferson Cowie and Joel Dinerstein 6 Starting a Fire: Bruce Springsteen's Political Journey from "Born in the U.S.A." to "American Skin (41 Shots)" Gillian G. Gaar 7 Springsteen's American Dream Louis P. Masur 8 At the River Paul Muldoon 9 The Ties That Bind A. O. Scott Part III Springsteen Live 10 Live at the Roxy Greil Marcus 11 The Magic Circle Wesley Stace 12 Twist and Shout David L. Ulin Part IV Springsteen the Artist 13 Brilliant Disguise: The Completely True Fictional Adventures of Bruce Springsteen Peter Ames Carlin 14 Interview with Martyn Joseph by Irwin H. Streight 15 This Train: Bruce Springsteen as Public Artist Colleen J. Sheehy 16 Born to Write: Bruce Springsteen, Flannery O'Connor, and the Songstory Irwin H. Streight 17 Ten Great Springsteen Moments (and Five Iconic Concerts) Kenneth Womack Part V Springsteen, Sex, Race, and Gender 18 Our Butch Mother, Bruce Springsteen Natalie Adler 19 Springsteen's Women: Tougher Than the Rest Gina Barreca 20 Shackled and Drawn Lauren Onkey 21 American Skin: Springsteen and Blackness Elijah Wald Part VI Springsteen and Aging 22 Summer's Fall: Springsteen in Senescence Jim Cullen 23 Work and Play: Mid-Life Music Daniel Wolff Part VII Springsteen beyond Borders 24 Bruce Springsteen's River in Dublin Dermot Bolger 25 The Boss in Bulgaria Richard Russo 26 We Take Care of Our Own Wayne Swan Acknowledgments Notes on Contributors Index
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