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.
It's not Western Stars quality writing or production. A little generic 90's or 00's Springsteen sound/production. Judging from the video it's a full blown E Street recording - a big plus for some people I guess. I prefer when he tries to push the envelope a little and tries something new and different.
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.
found a screenshot of the lyric sheet for last man standing in the video. Got this so far:
Last Man Standing
Lights come up at the legion hall
pool cues go back up on the wall
you pack your guitar and disappear
with ? the ringing in the your ear!
a waitress cleans up the bar
you pack your amp into the car
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the mike/wife
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you wake up in the morning and find it
hard to believe somehow you are the last man standing
snakeskin ? sharkskin
custom heels on my black boots
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
Just listened/watched. Now in tears. Can’t tell you how good this makes me feel after a tough couple of months.
I just don't understand the mentality behind constantly demanding more Tracks-style unreleased songs, then complaining when some are included on an album.
I know we've been here for two, maybe three, weeks now, but this is a damn good way to launch a new forum.
Ha'way The Letters!
Wow. I love it.
It's not Western Stars quality writing or production. A little generic 90's or 00's Springsteen sound/production. Judging from the video it's a full blown E Street recording - a big plus for some people I guess. I prefer when he tries to push the envelope a little and tries something new and different.
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
It is a bit of a cross between Land of Hope and Dreams, and Better Days.
Album recorded live in five days in Bruce's home studio according to the press release. Great stuff!
https://youtu.be/AQyLEz0qy-g
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!
OOOOOOH MYYYY GOOOOSSHHH I AM HYPED!!!!
E STREET BAND!!!!!!!!!
Also does anyone have Apple Music?? I see there is a official video for 'Letter To You' as well!!!!
Although it will probably appear on youtube etc. as well very soon.
I AM JUST SO HAPPY!!!!
BRUUUUUUCE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
OOOOOOH MYYYY GOOOOSSHHH I AM HYPED!!!!
E STREET BAND!!!!!!!!!
Also does anyone have Apple Music?? I see there is a official video for 'Letter To You' as well!!!!
Although it will probably appear on youtube etc. as well very soon.
I AM JUST SO HAPPY!!!!
BRUUUUUUCE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
23rd October- Feast of the Holy Redeemer. How apt. Bruce come save us!