Tuesday, August 28, 2007

I just want to hear some rhythm

The Guardian has Bruce Springsteen's new single "Radio Nowhere" as a free download for the next week. It's also available on iTunes for listeners who prefer AAC (with DRM) to MP3 (sans DRM).

Someone said ('jes kiddingly) that it "sounds like the Hold Steady", but I think it definitely brings the rock more than anything he's done since, I don't know, that "57 channels and nothing on" song from the early 90s. The intro sounds like the Hollies' "Long Cool Woman In a Black Dress" or "Jenny/867-5309" by Tommy Onetune. Just download it.. it's free!



And while you're in a Springsteeny mood, you can download Bruce's legendary 1978 show at the Roxy in Hollywood here. Or listen to his 1978 S.F. Winterland show here.

3 comments:

2fs said...

Actually, I heard one or two other songs by Tommy Tutone - there was one called, I think, "Don't Say Goodbye" that was as good as "867-5309."

Steve said...

I actually own the first Tommy Tutone LP (the one with "Don't Say Goodbye"). The "Tommy Onetune" thing was just an in-joke for a couple of my dozen readers (who probably don't read comments).

Janet ID said...

I first heard "Radio Nowhere" via Paula's blog too, and despite my curt comment it had me crying with joy. And I like it more each time I hear it. Furthermore: tour dates have been announced!