Bruce Springsteen is gearing up to release his first new album in five years, Western Stars, due out on June 14th via Columbia Records. The solo album marks Springsteen’s first collection of new, original songs since 2012’s Wrecking Ball. He had previously released an album of covers and re-worked originals, High Hopes, in 2014.
Bruce Springsteen Shares Lead Single Off Forthcoming Solo Album, “Hello Sunshine” [Listen]
Following the release of the album’s lead single, “Hello Sunshine”, Springsteen has shared “There Goes My Miracle”, the second single from his forthcoming Western Stars LP. “There Goes My Miracle” features some impressive vocal arrangements from The Boss along with a lush string section.
Listen to Bruce Springsteen’s “There Goes My Miracle” below:
Bruce Springsteen – “There Goes My Miracle”
Much like Springsteen’s previous two albums, Ron Aniello produced the project in addition to playing bass, keyboard and other instruments during the tracking sessions. Western Stars also features work from over 20 musicians, including original E Street Band keyboard player David Sancious and violinist Soozie Tyrell, as well as organist Charlie Giordano, who currently plays with the group. Jon Brion, who’s best known for his work with Kanye West and Fiona Apple, also contributed in playing celeste, Moog, and Farfisa to the album. Springsteen’s wife and E Street bandmate Patti Scialfa is responsible for the vocal arrangements on four songs and contributes her vocals on several others.
It’s uncertain whether Springsteen will tour in support of his forthcoming album. Recently, while chatting with Martin Scorsese at a Netflix event in Los Angeles, Springsteen revealed that he has written music for a new studio album with his E Street Band, which will be accompanied by a tour. Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band have been off the road since their Working on a Dream tour wrapped in 2017.
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