Bruce Springsteen Compilation CD The Lost Masters Vol 4 Soundboard

Bruce Springsteen - Volume 04 - Big Expendables - Songs That Got Away1. Roulette acoustic demoBruce Springsteen, Home Demo. Holmdel, New Jersey circa 1979. This is Bruce at home actually creating the song. Fascinating.2. Roulette original versionBruce Springsteen and the E Street Band. Power Station Studios, New York City, April 3, 1979. Completely different version to the one finally released in 1988, including vastly different lyrics and an alternate mix. This original version features prominent keyboards by Mr. Bittan and a much more "accusatory" vocal by the Boss. Hard to imagine someone thinking they could improve upon this. They didn't.3. Protection Mix #2Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, The Hit Factory, New York City, August 1, 1983. The full E Street Band completed take of song written for Donna Summer. Complete final take. 1st generation from 24-tracks master.4. Chain Lightning5. Under the Gun #1 Originally titled "Rich Punk" by Bruce6. Under the Gun #27. Under the Gun #38. Under the Gun #49. Under the Gun #510. Night Fire11. Man Who Got AwayBruce Springsteen and the E Street Band. Rehearsals at Telegraph Road Studio, Holmdel, New Jersey, March 30, 1979.12. Man Who Got Away Acoustic demoBruce Springsteen, Home Demo, Holmdel, New Jersey circa 1979.13. Mary Lou14. I Don't Want to BeBruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, Rehearsals at Telegraph Hill Studio, Holmdel, New Jersey, September 16, 1979.Webster's Dictionary describes the term "perfectionist" as follows: "a disposition to regard anything short of perfection as unacceptable." This term could certainly be applied to Bruce Springsteen. Whether it was in the studio or in a "home" rehearsal, Bruce Springsteen drove himself and the E Street Band to achieve what he regarded as perfection. This explains the countless takes of the same song being recorded over and over again, striving for that "perfect take." Rehearsals were certainly treated this way, although the rehearsal tape that comprises the next part of this disc includes multiple attempts at only one song, "Under the Gun." Like your rock & roll with some edgy guitar? The five different takes of "Under the Gun," complete with some interesting studio chatter, should satisfy your cravings, and then some. Also included are the punchy "Chain Lightning" and red-hot "Night Fire." The rehearsal concludes with two takes of "Man Who Got Away," another stunner that leaves one wondering how many other songs of this quality "got away," "Mary Lou" (later recorded in the studio) and "I Don't Wanna Be" with some nice background vocals from Clarence. All in all a very enjoyable set in outstanding quality.