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.
May 10, 2024•11 min
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.
Sep 27, 2023•12 min
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.
Sep 08, 2023•12 min
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.
Jul 12, 2023•12 min
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.
Jun 26, 2023•11 min
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.
May 10, 2023•12 min
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.
May 01, 2023•13 min
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.
Apr 25, 2023•18 min
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.
Feb 28, 2023•17 min
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.
Feb 08, 2023•10 min
In this episode, you’ll meet Donna from Northwest Connecticut, who founded Bruce Funds, which helps needy fans get tickets to their first Springsteen concert. Donna chose That One Lyric from Springsteen’s “Badlands” that is unabashed and unapologetic.
Feb 01, 2023•15 min
In this episode, you’ll meet John, a longtime Springsteen fan who grew up in New Jersey. John chose That One Lyric from Springsteen’s “Wild Billy’s Circus Story” that uses a fun childhood event to remind us that there’s a great wide open to explore.
Mar 08, 2022•11 min
In this episode, you’ll meet Ryan, a social studies teacher. Ryan chose That One Lyric from Springsteen’s “No Surrender” that pokes fun at his job, while connecting with the young minds trying to understand the world.
Feb 26, 2022•14 min
In this episode, you’ll meet Dan, another one of our many fans in the UK. Dan chose That One Lyric from Springsteen's "Racing In The Street" that takes us from ordinary moments to ones that make life worth living.
Oct 05, 2021•12 min
In this episode, you’ll meet Paulina, a poet, a seeker and a Springsteen fan living in The Netherlands. Paulina chose That One Lyric from Springsteen’s “Dancing In The Dark” which she credits for helping her dance through life, no matter how dark it gets.
Sep 22, 2021•16 min
In this episode, we commemorate 20 years since September 11th with Ed who was in Manhattan that morning, then spent days tending to the families which culminated in a night of music and baseball that served as a small ray of hope. Ed chose That One Lyric from Springsteen's "My City Of Ruins” which reminded him of the chaotic confusion of people walking around the New York City during the morning of the attacks.
Sep 09, 2021•24 min
In this episode, you'll hear Perry, another guest living in Australia, who grew up with a tough loving father. Perry chose That One Lyric from Springsteen's "The Promised Land" that helped him stand his ground and live his life on his terms.
Jul 07, 2021•11 min
In this episode, you'll hear Deborah, a member of the fan group Spring-Nuts who lives in a small Australian town. Deborah chose That One Lyric from Springsteen's "Wrecking Ball" that helped channel her anger to leave bitterness and hatred behind.
Jun 26, 2021•10 min
In this episode, you'll hear Andrew from the UK discover a curious twist. Andrew chose That One Lyric from Springsteen’s “You’re Missing” that holds unexpected power without expressing any words.
Jun 09, 2021•10 min
In this episode, you'll hear from Stan Goldstein, a Springsteen historian and familiar fan to E Street Nation. Stan chose That One Lyric from Springsteen's "Meeting Across The River" that seems simple and ordinary but contains something special and powerful.
Jun 02, 2021•11 min
In this episode, you’ll hear from Claire who became a Springsteen fan at 15 years old while living in France. Claire chose That One Lyric from Springsteen’s “The River” that proves how resilience is the key to following her dreams.
May 25, 2021•11 min
In this episode, you’ll hear from Rich Hollenberg, Emmy Award-winning sportscaster and play-by-play man for the Tampa Bay Rays and ESPN college hoops. Rich chose That One Lyric from Springsteen’s “Two Hearts” that has given him the stamina to chase and reach his dreams.
May 19, 2021•12 min
In this episode, you’ll hear from Andy Berke, the popular two-term mayor of Chattanooga who became a Springsteen fan at the age of 12. The Mayor picked that one lyric from “Darkness on the Edge of Town” where he mysteriously finds a reward in the darkness.
May 12, 2021•14 min
In this episode, you’ll hear from Nick Ferraro, christened by Bruce Springsteen as “The Philly Elvis” and included in the movie “Springsteen and I.” Nick chose that one lyric from Springsteen’s “Human Touch” that’s all about acceptance.
May 05, 2021•15 min
In this episode, you’ll hear from Lauren Jenkins, critically-acclaimed singer-songwriter, actress and filmmaker. Lauren chose that one lyric from Springsteen’s “Highway 29” because life, like the character’s tale, doesn’t always need explaining. Watch the video of this episode with Lauren at https://www.thatonelyric.com/episodes/you-know-the-rest
Apr 28, 2021•20 min
In this episode, you’ll hear from Jesse Jackson, creator of the long-running Springsteen podcast "Set Lusting Bruce." Jesse chose that one lyric from Springsteen's "Better Days" that has given him light and life to beat cancer.
Apr 21, 2021•14 min
In this episode, you’ll hear from Jay Lustig, former Star-Ledger music critic and founder of the arts and culture website NJArts.net. Jay picked that one lyric from Springsteen’s “Meeting Across The River” that gave him strength to ignore the naysayers and pursue his dreams.
Apr 14, 2021•12 min
In this episode, you’ll hear from Andy, a Springsteen fan in Great Britain who says “Bruce is my hero.” Andy picked that one lyric from “Badlands” that conveyed clarity to create his own destiny.
Apr 06, 2021•12 min
In this episode, you’ll hear from Laura, a college student living in New Orleans. Laura picked that one lyric from Bruce Springsteen's “Thunder Road” that helped her overcome struggle and sadness and instilled resilience in her life.
Mar 31, 2021•14 min
In this episode, you’ll hear from Howie Chaz, the “warden” of the Springsteen fan group Spring-Nuts. Howie picked that one lyric from Bruce Springsteen's “Highway Patrolman” which gets to the heart of his group and to the soul his life.
Mar 24, 2021•14 min
