Deep Dive into Bruce Springsteen's Darkness on the Edge of Town with Craig Colby

Deep Dive into Bruce Springsteen's Darkness on the Edge of Town with Craig Colby

In this episode of 30 for 30, host Jesse Jackson is joined by friend and television producer Craig Colby, (writer of ALL CAPS: STORIES THAT JUSTIFY AN OUTRAGEOUS HAT COLLECTION) to explore Bruce Springsteen's iconic album 'Darkness on the Edge of Town.' They discuss the album's impact, its meticulously crafted track list, and the themes of struggle and defiance it portrays. Craig shares personal anecdotes, including his formative experiences with Springsteen's music and a heartwarming family connection to its lyrics. The conversation also touches on Craig's current projects, including his upcoming second book. Tune in for an engaging discussion on why 'Darkness on the Edge of Town' holds a special place in the hearts of Bruce Springsteen fans. Find more about Craig here - https://www.colbyvision.net 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 01:07 Craig's New Book and Bruce Springsteen Anecdote 03:22 Craig's Career Highlights 04:06 Discussing the Set List Controversy 04:51 Darkness on the Edge of Town: Craig's Favorite Album 05:46 The Impact of 'Badlands' 10:57 The Artistic Vision Behind 'Darkness on the Edge of Town' 17:55 Racing in the Street: An Adult Beach Boy Song 22:32 The Impact of Chart-Topping Hits 23:49 The Influence of Michael Pell 24:00 The Lawsuit and Its Consequences 25:05 Analyzing the Album's Structure 25:25 Thematic Parallels in Songs 29:47 Factory: A Blue-Collar Anthem 37:14 The Promised Land: A Live Performance 38:41 Final Thoughts and Reflections Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Maria DeVivo - "I've always been weird"

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Maria DeVivo is a teacher and a writer, Her books include The Coal Elf Chronicles, the story of the elves on the North Pole who mine the coal for the naughty kids at Christmas as well as The Aestrangel Trinity.. Maria shares how the SE Hinton book, The Outsiders influenced her desire to be a teacher and a writer. We also spend a little time talking about her favorite band Fear Factory. Find out more about her and her books here - https://www.mariadevivo.com/  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Happy New Year!

Happy New Year!

As 2023 ends, let's review the year in the podcast and talk a little bit about 2024. Also stay tuned to the end of an announcement on how you can win a copy of Nicki Germaine's book Springsteen: Liberty Hall https://springsteenlibertyhall.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

31 Des 202310min

Andrew Bernstein - Hall of Fame Photographer

Andrew Bernstein - Hall of Fame Photographer

Andrew Bernstein, joins me to talk about his Hall of Fame photography career (a Curt Gowdy Award recipient) and his long love of Bruce Springsteen's music. Andrew shares stories of covering sports in the Los Angeles area, US Olympic teams, and of course music in the LA area. Find out more about his work here - https://www.adbapi.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

29 Des 20231h 24min

Jaclyn Johnston Returns!

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Jaclyn @JaclynNJohnston returns to the podcast to give us a chance to catch up and for her to share the results of some unofficial Twitter aka X polling she recently sampled. Jaclyn's website is https://themanifestit.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

28 Des 202349min

Dom Brightman -  bestselling author and host of the Going North Podcast,

Dom Brightman - bestselling author and host of the Going North Podcast,

Dom joins me to share his journey of finding his confidence and his passion for books and radio. He speaks about his Christian upbringing, his discovery of reading in middle age, and his newfound love for self-help and non-fiction books. We also talk about his podcast 'Going North', where he interviews authors from across the globe to promote the written word https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

27 Des 202342min

Adam Hughes  Podcaster and Springsteen fan

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Adam Hughes @TheHughezy grew up in Belfast where his mother's love for music influenced his own taste, which predominantly lies in songs from the 60s, 70s, 80s, and 90s. We go into Adam's fandom and discuss on wish for a Western Stars mini tour as a possible Christmas wish. Adam and I had a wonderful discussion with a great deal of laughter. Please check out where I joined him on his podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-161-the-bruce-springsteen-special/id1437800959?i=1000600560992 and please give him some 5 star love! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

24 Des 202353min

Amber Fuhriman - Break Your Bullsh*t Box

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21 Des 20231h 14min

Springsteen Year in Review - 2023

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As we wrap up a very exciting year here on E Street and with the Springsteen nation, I am joined by Shawn @Ltrs_2_U, Caroline @crolinss, and Joyce Millman @joycemillman to share our thoughts and memories of 2023. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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