Includes index

"The legend of Bruce Springsteen may well outlast rock 'n' roll itself. And for all the muscle and magic of his life-shaking concerts with the E Street Band, his legendary status comes down to the songs. He is an acknowledged master of music and lyrics, with decades of hits. This book digs into the writing and recording of all the songs on Springsteens's studio albums, from 1973 to 2014 (plus all the released outtakes), and offers a unique look at the legendary rocker's methods, along with historical context, scores of colorful anecdotes, and more than 180 photographs. Hiatt has interviewed Springsteen five times in the past and has conducted numerous new interviews with his collaborators, from longtime producers to the E Street Band, to create an authoritative and lushly illustrated journey through Springsteen's entire songbook and career"--from Backcover

Greetings from Asbury Park, N.J. -- Wild, the Innocent & the E Street Shuffle -- Born to Run -- Darkness on the Edge of Town -- River -- Nebraska -- Born in the U.S.A. -- Tunnel of Love -- Human Touch -- Lucky Town -- Greatest Hits Sessions -- Ghost of Tom Joad -- Rising -- Devils & Dust -- Magic -- Working on a Dream -- Wrecking Ball -- High Hopes