


Only The Strong Survive is the new album from Bruce Springsteen, and his first new studio album since 2020’s Letter To You. The album is a collection of soul music gems, that celebrate the legendary songbooks of Gamble and Huff, Motown, Stax and many more. Only The Strong Survive features vocals from Springsteen and instrumentation primarily from his longtime producer Ron Aniello. The album also features guest vocals from Sam Moore, as well as contributions from The E Street Horns, full string arrangements by Rob Mathes and backing vocals from Soozie Tyrell, Lisa Lowell, Michelle Moore, Curtis King Jr., Fonzi Thornton and Dennis Collins. Review: It happened in 2006 with 'The Seeger Sessions' and it's happened again now. I bought 'Only the Strong Survive' wondering how much I would like it as it is not the sort of music I normally listen to. I needn't have worried. After a couple of listens I was hooked. It is an album of 15 soul classics, only 2 of which I had even heard of, but any doubts were blown away by the sheer joy of the music and Bruce's delivery. Even though some tracks have melancholy lyrics I would defy anyone not to find themselves tapping their feet and singing along. Bruce Springsteen is a self proclaimed student of popular music roots and history and this album has clearly been crafted with love and care. He wanted to make an album on which he just sang and his wonderful voice gives power and grit to every track. He wanted to introduce these songs to people - like me - who didn't know or appreciate classic soul music. I'm glad he did. The album is labelled Volume 1. If there is to be a Volume 2, I'm definitely up for it. There will be fans who don't like 'Only the Strong Survive', who want endless repetition of 'Badlands' or 'Born in the USA' or 'Jungleland'. I will always love those too but you have to move on and try new things. You also have to accept that you grow older and that change is inevitable. I applaud Bruce for continuing to surprise and delight and hope that doubters will give this great album a chance. Review: A+++, 5*, excellent customer service and superb quality. Thank you.....

















| ASIN | B0BG61MT38 |
| Customer reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (4,150) |
| Label | COLUMBIA RECORDS GROUP |
| Manufacturer | COLUMBIA RECORDS GROUP |
| Manufacturer reference | 700AHT-7ITQ-00 |
| Number of discs | 1 |
| Product Dimensions | 12.19 x 13.97 x 0.76 cm; 68.04 g |
L**S
It happened in 2006 with 'The Seeger Sessions' and it's happened again now. I bought 'Only the Strong Survive' wondering how much I would like it as it is not the sort of music I normally listen to. I needn't have worried. After a couple of listens I was hooked. It is an album of 15 soul classics, only 2 of which I had even heard of, but any doubts were blown away by the sheer joy of the music and Bruce's delivery. Even though some tracks have melancholy lyrics I would defy anyone not to find themselves tapping their feet and singing along. Bruce Springsteen is a self proclaimed student of popular music roots and history and this album has clearly been crafted with love and care. He wanted to make an album on which he just sang and his wonderful voice gives power and grit to every track. He wanted to introduce these songs to people - like me - who didn't know or appreciate classic soul music. I'm glad he did. The album is labelled Volume 1. If there is to be a Volume 2, I'm definitely up for it. There will be fans who don't like 'Only the Strong Survive', who want endless repetition of 'Badlands' or 'Born in the USA' or 'Jungleland'. I will always love those too but you have to move on and try new things. You also have to accept that you grow older and that change is inevitable. I applaud Bruce for continuing to surprise and delight and hope that doubters will give this great album a chance.
A**Z
A+++, 5*, excellent customer service and superb quality. Thank you.....
J**S
Bruce es un gran artista. En este disco donde se sale de lo habitual y versiona una serie de temas de soul. Me encanta. Disco estupendo.
J**R
Starting with his 1973 debut, Greetings from Asbury Park, NJ, Bruce Springsteen took only 50 years of recording his 25-album catalog before releasing an album of material that couldn’t be better-suited for his vocal timbre and delivery style. Only the Strong Survive – Covers, Vol. 1 is a stellar showcase of soul survivors given cracklin’ new energy by The Boss. To be sure, there have been hints along the way. Springsteen’s 1986 march through Edwin Starr’s “War” served both as tribute and statement. The E Street Band rocked a Jackie Wilson tribute in 2010, with “Your Love Keeps Lifting Me Higher.” Ten years later, Bruce gave Sam & Dave’s “Hold On, I’m Coming” another revival. But none of these one-offs even came close to the resonant reverence found in this 2022 soul jamboree. And the infamous “loose bedspring” voice perfectly evokes the ragged emotions that embedded these songs in our memories and heritage. Rob Mathes’ string arrangements are punched up by the E Street Horns, helping songs like “What Becomes of the Broken-Hearted,” “Nightshift,” “Soul Days” (with Sam Moore), and “I Wish It Would Rain” spin you back to the days of push-button AM radios, 8-tracks under the GTO’s dash, and a spirit in the music that’s absent from today’s TikTok blocks. This is most evident in OtSS’s pinnacle, a fiery “Do I Love You (Indeed I Do)” that’s bursting with raucous, unfettered joy. And this is only Volume 1!
A**ー
フライド グリーン トマト で、 使われた曲が、入っていますが、 キャシーベイツのファンなので良かったです。😃
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