tjb2k2 Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 I’m a long-time fan and have collected a number of books on Bruce over the years. If I am lucky, Santa will visit my house this year and I’m working on a short list of potential gifts. I see there is a new book that came out in October – Bruce Springsteen: All the Songs, by Phillipe Margotin and Jean-Michel Guesdon. I see a similar book that came out a few years ago – Bruce Springsteen: The Stories Behind the Songs, by Brian Hiatt. I somehow missed that one. My question for those who have seen or read these books – If you had to choose only one, which one do you recommend? Thanks! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Born To Walk Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 I think it depends on how long you've got and how much of a trainspotter you are. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tunnel Of Darkness Posted November 29, 2020 Share Posted November 29, 2020 My Amazon pre-order of "All The Songs" arrived this afternoon (was surprised at the Sunday Australia Post delivery!) and like the Stones' edition of this series the book is an absolute door-stop! Had a quick flick through, looks nicely put together. Only initial complaint is a BITUSA cover image. The Amazon price of AU$55 was quite reasonable Also have the Hiatt book but still haven't found time to really check it out. Xmas/New Year break I'd hope to engage both of them. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MacBruce Posted December 26, 2020 Share Posted December 26, 2020 Got "All the Songs" for my birthday today...yes, my birthday is on Christmas Day. It's massive and weighs a ton ! It's beautifully put together and I am looking forward to reading through the stories behind his more than 300 compositions. 2 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Daisey Jeep Posted December 26, 2020 Share Posted December 26, 2020 35 minutes ago, MacBruce said: Got "All the Songs" for my birthday today...yes, my birthday is on Christmas Day. It's massive and weighs a ton ! It's beautifully put together and I am looking forward to reading through the stories behind his more than 300 compositions. Happy birthday MacBruce 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MacBruce Posted December 26, 2020 Share Posted December 26, 2020 26 minutes ago, Daisey Jeep said: Happy birthday MacBruce Cheers ! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Daisey Jeep Posted December 26, 2020 Share Posted December 26, 2020 37 minutes ago, MacBruce said: Cheers ! You get twice as many helpings as everyone else ! I guess you've had a lifetime of enduring jokes about it I hope when you were a wee boy mum and dad worked something good out for you and not too many mean old relatives sent you just one combined present Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jmw Posted December 26, 2020 Share Posted December 26, 2020 1 hour ago, MacBruce said: Got "All the Songs" for my birthday today...yes, my birthday is on Christmas Day. It's massive and weighs a ton ! It's beautifully put together and I am looking forward to reading through the stories behind his more than 300 compositions. Happy belated birthday greetings. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MacBruce Posted December 26, 2020 Share Posted December 26, 2020 6 hours ago, jmw said: Happy belated birthday greetings. Thank you. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MacBruce Posted December 26, 2020 Share Posted December 26, 2020 6 hours ago, Daisey Jeep said: You get twice as many helpings as everyone else ! I guess you've had a lifetime of enduring jokes about it I hope when you were a wee boy mum and dad worked something good out for you and not too many mean old relatives sent you just one combined present Yeah. I am kind of used to it now ! My mum and dad always made sure I didn't miss out. Even now I get a Christmas and Birthday present from my dad and my siblings ! 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gus Posted December 26, 2020 Share Posted December 26, 2020 Happy Birthday. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JLE SASK Posted December 26, 2020 Share Posted December 26, 2020 On 11/28/2020 at 10:30 AM, tjb2k2 said: I’m a long-time fan and have collected a number of books on Bruce over the years. If I am lucky, Santa will visit my house this year and I’m working on a short list of potential gifts. I see there is a new book that came out in October – Bruce Springsteen: All the Songs, by Phillipe Margotin and Jean-Michel Guesdon. I see a similar book that came out a few years ago – Bruce Springsteen: The Stories Behind the Songs, by Brian Hiatt. I somehow missed that one. My question for those who have seen or read these books – If you had to choose only one, which one do you recommend? Thanks! Got the Hiatt book for Christmas but haven't had much of a chance to look at it yet. Will be a fun read I think. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Daisey Jeep Posted December 26, 2020 Share Posted December 26, 2020 12 hours ago, MacBruce said: Yeah. I am kind of used to it now ! My mum and dad always made sure I didn't miss out. Even now I get a Christmas and Birthday present from my dad and my siblings ! Im glad to hear that because i thought about kiddo MacBruce for quite a long time yeaterday I thought wouldn't it be cool if one year your family had made the 25th just your birthday and postponed Christmas to boxing day Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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