During the documentary film The Promise: The Making of Darkness On The Edge of Town, Bruce Springsteen admits that at the time he was afraid of writing a love song. That's why he gift-wrapped "Because The Night" for Patti Smith—he was afraid to finish the song himself. But of course, Springsteen would write a love song or two. And like "Because The Night," they were mostly brilliant. One of his best is "Tougher Than The Rest," a tale of two lovers that have "been around a time or two." "If you’re rough enough for love," sings the Boss, "baby, I’m tougher than the rest."
Bruce Springsteen - "Tougher Than The Rest (Mike Vogel remix)"
Camera Obscura - "Tougher Than The Rest"
Bruce Springsteen - "Because The Night"
funny, I'm a huge Bruce fan but for some reason that i've never been quite able to put my finger on, i absolutely detest Tunnel of Love.
ReplyDeleteon the other hand, the Camera Obscura cover is fantastic.