Keeping fans in high spirits even during quarantine, Bruce Springsteen has launched the first episode of his SiriusXM special, "From His Home to Yours," earlier at 10AM ET today, April 8.
His takeover special delivered as promised, fans were treated to playing songs including those of his wife and former E Street Band mate Patti Scialfa, as well as hits from music legends Roy Orbison, Lucinda Williams, Sam Cooke, and Bob Dylan.
In an earlier statement, The Boss said that "These are uncertain times. What is for certain is the pain, the fear, and the real needs of many of our neighbours, our friends, and certainly all of those who are on the front lines of this pandemic."
Springsteen also discussed the New Jersey Pandemic Relief Fund, launched by New Jersey's first lady, Tammy Murphy, a few weeks ago. The nonprofit aims to gather resources across the state and provide support to the people of NJ affected by the global pandemic. Bruce Springsteen is a New Jersey native, having been born in Long Branch and spending his early years in Freehold.
To help uplift people by providing access to their content, Sirius has offered free streaming of its online shows and programs until May 15.
The Boss has also taken the opportunity to pay his respects to the loss of country music's singing and songwriting icon John Prine, who passed away Tuesday (April 7) after being hospitalized due to a "sudden onset" of Covid-19 symptoms. Springsteen said they are "devastated" by the loss.
"He was not only one of our country's greatest songwriters, a real national treasure, but a sweet and lovely man and I was proud to count him as my friend."
Bruce Springsteen then described Prine's work as having "towering compassion" and shared to listeners the late country legend's unique wit, sensitivity, and humor. Springsteen then shared that the loss made him angry and that he will miss John Prine before playing one of Prine's most enduring hits "Angel From Montgomery."
Bruce Springsteen's Playlist
"From His Home To Yours" aired for an hour and was filled with his stories and hit music. Addressing the current situation with a bit of humor, the SiriusXM special ran the 1957 track "Rockin' Pneumonia & Boogie Woogie Flu," by Huey "Piano" Smith & The Clowns.
His playlist, meant to inspire people in these times, included Bon Jovi's arena rock anthem "Livin' on a Prayer" and Morrissey's 1988 alt-rock chart-topper "Everyday is Like Sunday." The Boss also put on the airwaves other songs such as Marion Williams' version of "Trouble So Hard," Patti Scialfa's "Talk to Me Like the Rain," and Sarah Jarosz' ballad "Ring Them Bells."
Keeping in touch, The Boss reminded everyone to keep with the safety measures such as hand washing and social distancing before putting on Lucinda Williams' "Are You Alright," with the country and rock artist's voice calmly asking the title in almost every line.
The "Born to Run" artist again had a small chat with the listeners, probing about the things people missed, saying "everybody misses something." He shared about missing going to Max's, most likely referring to the New Jersey Bar & Grill, and The Windmill, which is a popular hot dog restaurant.
Bruce Springsteen capped "From His Home To Yours" with Sam Cooke and the Soul Stirrers' "The Last Mile of the Way" to honor everyone lost in the coronavirus outbreak.
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