Ep 33- Pulling Out Of Here

In this episode, you'll meet Joe from Exeter Township, Pennsylvania, whose mother struggled with Alzheimer's before passing away in 2020, almost to the day, four years later in 2024, that Bruce lost his mom after her fight with Alzheimer's. With Mother's Day approaching, it's fitting to pay tribute to both women in That One Lyric Joe chose from Springsteen's "The Wish," a lyric that pulls at your heart string, from the emotional words to the powerful silence.

In this episode, you'll meet Bud, another longtime fan with a tall tale of discovering Bruce in the mid 1970’s. Bud posed as a Springsteen imposter on the Auburn University campus and came face-to-face with Bruce and the band before the show and was invited backstage afterwards. Bud chose That One Lyric from a Springsteen’s “Thunder Road” in which the final lyric changed the trajectory of his life.

In this episode, you'll meet Michael, who became a Springsteen fan in the early 1970's after hearing his first Springsteen song and then seeing him perform in front of 100 people that very same night. Michael chose That One Lyric from Springsteen's "4th of July, Asbury Park (Sandy)" that celebrates summer filled with freedom and adventure, along with a desperate plea for love.

In this episode, you'll meet Ian, a fan from Leeds in the UK. Ian chose That One Lyric from Springsteen’s “Long Time Comin’” that in just three words, helped him reconcile his past and now motivates him to be his best.

In this episode, you'll meet Tom, a fan from Chicago. Tom chose That One Lyric from Springsteen’s “Jungleland” that takes us back to a time in life that was adventurous and mysterious, a time that overflowed with the ideal of endless excitement.

In this episode, you'll meet Carlo from Milan, Italy. Carlo chose That One Lyric from Springsteen’s ”Across The Border” that explores the mystery of our lives, and poses THE question that makes all of us equal.

In this episode, you'll meet Tom from Dublin, Ireland. Tom chose That One Lyric from Springsteen’s “Terry’s Song” that provides comfort and solace during heartbreaking loses, and reminds us of the importance of holding tight to those shared memories.

In this episode, you'll meet Alec, a fan from Orlando, Florida. Alec chose That One Lyric from Springsteen's "Walk Like a Man,” a song with a double meaning, for a father with a double life…. both stolen away too soon.

In this episode, you'll meet Jeff, a fan and former mayor of Delray Beach, Florida. Jeff chose That One Lyric from Springsteen's "No Surrender" that helped him survive 39 days in the ICU, deathly ill with COVID.

In this episode, you'll meet Mark from Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada, one of the northernmost shores of Lake Superior. Mark chose That One Lyric from Springsteen’s “Growin’ Up” that highlights the magical bond he has with Bruce and his brother, one that endures the challenges of everyday life.