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Bruce Springsteen: The Stories Behind the Songs
Written by Brian Hiatt
Narrated by Jim Seybert
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This authoritative journey through Bruce Springsteen’s songbook offers insight into the legendary rocker’s methods, along with historical context and colorful anecdotes.
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Brian Hiatt
Brian Hiatt is a senior writer for Rolling Stone magazine and the host of the magazine’s podcast on Sirius XM. He was previously on staff at Entertainment Weekly and its website, EW.com, as well as at MTV News.
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