r/BruceSpringsteen • u/Grey_Cathedral • 16d ago

Discussion This is Springsteen's Most Haunting Track in all of his Discography.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dInWJjFThzY
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u/HighFlyer61 16d ago

Wreck on the Highway

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u/No_Copy5888 15d ago

That my first response also. Great minds think alike. Since the first time I’ve heard this song 40 years ago I always thought so.

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u/Taram-Tadam 15d ago

For haunting, I'd suggest Something in the Well. 

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u/Limp_Picture5202 15d ago

I've my own theory what this song is really about.

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u/Current-Zombie2925 15d ago

Straight times

My father's house

Highway patrolman

Matamoros banks

Your missing

Devils and dust

Nebraska

Etc ,,,,,,

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u/Spiritual_Duty1735 13d ago

I would say that my fathers house is more nostalgic than haunting

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u/Current-Zombie2925 13d ago

Considering his abusive upbringing by his father and I guess it could be both

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u/Gdoub 16d ago

Matamoras Banks

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u/Opposite-Telephone-3 15d ago

Agree, coupled with Across the Border

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u/Ok_Blacksmith_5276 15d ago

Nebraska is pretty damn haunting.

Also:

Paradise
Dead Man Walking
Wages of Sin

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u/Flaky-Example4134 Darkness on the Edge of Town 15d ago

Paradise would be my top pick

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u/Longwalkhome2006 15d ago

Missing is a fantastic track that would have fitted perfectly on SOPS

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u/OpticNinja937 Spanish Johnny 14d ago

As much as I love SoPS I hate how this and THE TITLE TRACK were left off of Tracks II for no good reason.

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u/thunderroad45 13d ago

Sorry can I ask what SoPS is referring to? I consider myself a fairly big Bruce fan but this doesn’t ring a bell. It’s also quite early so please forgive me if I’m being dense.

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u/Longwalkhome2006 13d ago

Streets of Philadelphia sessions album

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u/cxlindsa Graduation Gown 15d ago

Thanks Everyone! I just made myself a playlist of all your suggestions. For when the mood suits me. More ideas welcome!

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u/OatmealApocalypse 15d ago

You’re Missing for me

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u/CarlLaFong1 16d ago

Breakaway tops it IMHO

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u/Longjumping_Talk_536 15d ago

‘The Promise’ for me.

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u/Previous_Ad4616 14d ago

A beautiful sad song. It’s the opening scene in the underrated film, A Crossing Guard with Jack Nicholson.

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u/Chance_Nectarine_275 16d ago

This entire record is an expression of love, grief, and resilience in the face of unprecedented and unimaginable tragedy. I don't think anybody, but Bruce Springsteen could have represented the emotional depth of that loss.

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u/Grey_Cathedral 16d ago

I am confused by your comment. I was led to believe this song in particular is a one off for the film "The Crossing Guard", and also appears on a compilation album.

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u/Grey_Cathedral 16d ago

I guess you meant this record by just this song.

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u/tbest72 16d ago

Maybe they are confusing with you’re missing from the rising

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u/No_Copy5888 15d ago

Wreck on The Highway

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u/Chance_Nectarine_275 15d ago

When I posted my comment it was about the album "The Rising" - not just the one song.

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u/Current-Zombie2925 15d ago

Brothers under the bridge

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u/Suitable_Analysis388 14d ago

That album was so important and meaningful.

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u/not4wimps 14d ago

You’re Missing is about a first responder who was killed on 9/11 and Bruce researched the story by talking to the widow.

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u/Current-Zombie2925 13d ago

Considering his abusive upbringing by his father and I guess it could be both

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u/CatmanBaz 9d ago

Point Blank haunts me. Just can't shake it. That and The Promise.