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Celebrating the 70th birthday of singer-songwriter Bruce Springsteen. Ricky tells the story of his own relationship with The Boss, and plays some of his favourite songs.

Celebrating the 70th birthday of one of the greatest living singer-songwriters. Ricky plays some of his favourite Springsteen songs, describes the impact they've made on him and how they've inspired his own music with Deacon Blue. The playlist explores Bruce's 46 year recording career with familiar songs, deeper album cuts and live recordings.

1 hour, 55 minutes

Last on

New Year's Day 2020 12:00

Music Played

  • Bruce Springsteen

    Thunder Road (Live at Hammersmith Odeon, London '75)

    • Live 1975-85.
    • Columbia.
    • 1/1.
  • Bruce Springsteen

    Rosalita (Come Out Tonight)

    • The Wild, The Innocent And The E Street Shuffle.
    • Columbia Legacy.
    • 6.
  • Bruce Springsteen

    Meeting Across the River

    • Born To Run.
    • Columbia.
    • 7.
  • Bruce Springsteen

    Badlands

  • Bruce Springsteen

    Because The Night

    • The Promise.
    • Columbia.
    • 6.
  • Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes

    The Fever

  • Bruce Springsteen

    Out In The Street

    • The River.
    • Columbia.
    • 7 / 1.
  • Bruce Springsteen

    Used Cars

    • Nebraska.
    • CBS.
    • 7.
  • Bruce Springsteen

    I'm On Fire

    • Bruce Springsteen - Born In The USA.
    • CBS.
  • Bruce Springsteen

    One Step Up

    • Tunnel Of Love.
    • Columbia.
    • 10.
  • Bruce Springsteen

    The Rising

    • (CD Single).
    • Columbia.
  • Bruce Springsteen & Pete Seeger

    The Ghost Of Tom Joad

    • The Ghost Of Tom Joad.
    • Columbia.
    • 1.
  • Bruce Springsteen

    Tenth Avenue Freeze-Out

    • Live In New York City.
    • Universal Music Ltd.
    • 1.
  • Bruce Springsteen

    If I Should Fall Behind

    • Lucky Town.
    • Columbia.
    • 4.
  • Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band

    Working On A Dream

    • (CD Single).
    • Columbia.
    • 1.
  • Bruce Springsteen

    Land Of Hope And Dreams

    • Wrecking Ball.
    • Columbia.
    • 10.
  • Bruce Springsteen

    Growin' Up

    • Greetings From Asbury Park, N.J..
    • CBS.
    • A2.
  • Bruce Springsteen

    Tucson Train

    • Western Stars.
    • Columbia.
    • 1.
  • Bruce Springsteen

    Pony Boy

    • Human Touch.
    • Columbia.
    • 14.

Broadcasts

  • Tue 17 Sep 2019 21:00
  • New Year's Day 2020 12:00

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