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Bruce Springsteen: The Ties That Bind

Documentary on the making of Bruce Springsteen's 1980 album The River featuring an interview with Springsteen, who also performs a number of its key songs on acoustic guitar.

Before Bruce Springsteen became a global superstar in the 80s with Born in the USA, he and the E Street Band released the 1980 double album The River and then began a tour that celebrated its combination of haunted ballads and joyous rock'n'roll to great acclaim.

In this film Springsteen gives a first-hand account of the events and aesthetic behind the writing of The River, performing a number of the key songs on acoustic guitar. A unique account of one of the great rock 'n' roll statements, in which Springsteen explores his working-class roots and the ties that bind.

1 hour

Last on

Sat 18 Feb 2017 01:35

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Role Contributor
Director Thom Zimny
Participant Bruce Springsteen

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