Here's the real deal behind Protection I pulled from a Bruce Expert. Enjoy🎸🎷🎵 In 1982, David Geffen called in a favor. His record label was still an upstart at the time, and he was looking for material for the first recording artist he'd signed. Geffen phoned a friend who happened to manage a client who Geffen thought might be just the person to write a song for his artist's new album. Geffen's friend agreed to talk to his client about it, and his client was up for the opportunity. Geffen's artist was reigning disco queen Donna Summer, and his friend Jon Landau's client was Bruce Springsteen, rock's heir to the throne in 1982. The pairing was an intriguing one, and when red-hot producer Quincy Jones was added to the mix, it was a can't-miss combination. Bruce set about writing a song that had one foot in the disco arena and one foot in rock. It turned out great--so great, in fact, that Landau wouldn't let his client give "Cover Me" away.  Landau convinced Bruce to hang on to "Cover Me" (it became the follow-up single to "Dancing in the Dark" and peaked at #7 in 1984), urging him instead to write something just like it, but different. He did exactly that. Bruce wrote "Protection," another disco-influenced song that was the lyrical polar opposite of "Cover Me" and recorded a demo with the E Street Band.  Where "Cover Me" featured a narrator begging for the shelter of his partner's love, the narrator of the anti-"Cover Me" needs protection from his lover. Night after night I keep holding on You say you love me, then you leave me so lonely I don't believe a single thing you're saying I think it's all some evil game you're playing Still all day long, all I do is think about you You got me believing that I can't live without you Well, if you want it, well here's my confession Well, I can't help it, you're my obsession Protection, that's what I need I want protection, baby, from your love But despite its thematic inversion, "Protection" is similar to "Cover Me" in more ways than just its musical structure and blistering Boss guitar solos. They're both lyrically slight, as pop songs often are, relying on the chorus to carry the weight rather than fleshing out the verses with detail and character development. Still, it's effective here--considerably more so than in "Cover Me"--thanks in large part to an adrenaline-fueled backing track that captures our narrator's paranoia. He's fully wrapped around his lover's finger, and they both know it--and at least through his eyes, she seems to be enjoying torturing him. The phone rings in the middle of the night And when I pick it up, you won't answer A knock on the door, I rush down the stairs When I open up, there's no one there Out in the darkness I feel your eyes on me I lay in bed and feel your hands upon me Well, is it all just my imagination You keep me in doubt, believing I can't live without your Protection I stand alone at my window I see you waiting in the shadows down below I feel your fingers on my face I know I want to stay, but I want to run away Protection, that's what I need I want protection, baby, from your love It's never quite clear, however, whether the off-screen love interest is as manipulative as our narrator seems to believe. Those middle verses are very similar to the dream sequence in "Downbound Train" (Bruce was dipping into dream imagery often during that period), and it's easy to imagine our narrator is haunted by his imagination more than his infatuation. Still, that last verse can go either way. Is he lost in a dream, in memory? Or is this just the beginning of a new cycle of torment? We don't know, but either way we can feel how badly Bruce's character needs some relief. Relief that he never gets--this is isn't that kind of song. Summer loved the demo of "Protection" so Bruce flew out to Hollywood to work on it with her. For a time there was even talk of them recording a duet together. If such duet was ever recorded, however, it remains unconfirmed to this day. Still, Bruce spent a few days with Donna working on the song, and he appears on her officially released track, playing lead guitar and contributing backing vocals on a backing track that sounds very similar to the E Street Band's version. (Roy Bittan also performs on the track.)  Donna released "Protection" as the second single from her self-titled album in early 1983, but it didn't chart. It did, however, earn her a Grammy nomination for Best Female Rock Vocal Performance. (She lost to Pat Benatar.) In her album liner notes, she thanked Bruce for "hangin' out and workin' out" on the song.  As for Bruce's own version, it remains complete but unreleased in his vault. To this day, he's never performed it concert, although he may have come close in 1988, when he rehearsed it for the Tunnel of Love Express Tour.  Despite Summer's inclusion of it on her own album, "Protection" was at one point a contender for Born in the U.S.A. as well, with Landau in particular lobbying for its inclusion. If the long-rumored Born in the U.S.A. anniversary box set ever sees the light of day, there's a good chance we may finally see an official release of Bruce's version of "Protection."
This has the same type of vibe as Roulette, with the fast pace, and Clarence's passionate saxophone solos - a fine outtake from the Born In The USA experience.
They have similar vibes yes, the same epicness and urgency! But Roulette is more punk/new wave-influenced (Bruce was reportedly blown away by Magazine's Shot By Both Sides in '78 and took inspiration from its main melody for Roulette), while I hear a more disco/Hi-NRG-meet-Toto-flavored AOR orientation on Protection, which was more suitable for Donna Summer. Both songs are great by the way!
His voice also sounds clearly different, in '79 he still had that youthful Darkness energy and power, while in '82 he sounded clearly affected by the exhausting River Tour. His voice started sounding broken in the '81 leg of the River Tour, which deeply affected him morally, and partly explains his solo phase in late '81-early '82, from which Nebraska arose. His voice still sounds broken in the '82 band sessions (notably on My Love Will not Let You Down in which his screams are raspier than on Darkness and The River), but I love how he bypassed it from '83 onwards by developing a more fronted singing style, heavily featured in the last Born In The USA sessions, and then on Tunnel Of Love.
I believe Bruce actually wrote the song for Donna Summer for her Geffen Records debut. I like her version alot. Of course Bruce hits it with an energy that only he and his boys can.
+Michael Bryant 'The Wanderer' was actually her Geffen debut, followed by what would have been 'I'm A Rainbow' before it was shelved and finally released by her then label and THEN 'Donna Summer.'
You folks are partially right. "Cover Me" was the song that Bruce wanted to give to Donna Summer, but once his manager Mr. Landau heard "Cover Me," he convinced Bruce it was a smash hit and to keep it. So he handed "Protection" to Donna instead. Bruce actually plays guitar on Donna's version, and there is supposedly a duet version of the track sitting in the vaults. I'd love to hear that. My sense is that Bruce is not a big fan of "Cover Me." He said in his book "Songs" that with the exception of "Born In The USA," "Bobby Jean," "Glory Days," and "My Hometown," the album is just a grab bag collection of songs that he has mixed feelings about. It's really Jon Landau's record. Bruce realizes he dropped from the album some of the greatest songs he's ever done: "My Love Will Not Let You Down," "Frankie," "Wages Of Sin," "This Hard Land" and so on. These were the tunes he really wanted on the album. His version may have not sold as much as Landau's, but it would have been the highest selling record of his career. There are still about 40 songs from the sessions sitting in the can - many of them shortlisted for compilations or "Tracks."
As God as my witness i just found out Bruce wrote this 4 donna summers. I had that album and I was a teen and it was one of my favorites songs on there so today (july 1,2023) I looked up Bruce version, I absolutely love it.
Bruce Springsteen spoke out against the "disco sucks" movement, calling it RACIST. So, he wrote "COVER ME" for DONNA SUMMER, but kept it form himself, so he then wrote "PROTECTION" for DONNA SUMMER and recorded it with her- playing guitars and signing back-up. PROTECTION is Donna Summer's song!! And very much like this version. Thanks Bruce, you are the boss!!!!
wow! i didn't know that he commented on it. where did you read that? if he spoke about it during an interview, i would love to get my hands on the magazine :D
Clearly there was some racism going on in the disco backlash. I've never understood why so many rock fans hated disco, I love both rock and disco, to me they're just two different variations of blues/r'n'b music that strongly influenced each other. Like, disco deeply influenced new wave bands like the Talking Heads, Japan, Blondie and INXS, and also impacted 70s rock artists like Alice Cooper, Kiss, Cheap Trick, the Eagles and the J. Geils Band, and in turn, rock deeply influenced bands like Chic, Heatwave, the Jacksons, Earth Wind & Fire and Kool & The Gang. I'm glad Bruce spoke about it.
"The song was recorded with the E Street Band around Jan-Feb 1982 at The Hit Factory in New York City, NY. It is complete, in excellent quality, and can now be found on several bootlegs including The Lost Masters Vol. 4 (Labour Of Love), The Lost Masters Essential Collection Vol. 1 (Labour Of Love), and The Genuine Tracks (Scorpio)."
Same here. With Bruce getting ready to head out on tour, yes I have a ticket for a show, hopefully more shows later, I have been delving into his demos/unreleased music. Some pretty good tunes out there, just have to do a little searching.
If you think this song is great that he gave away, check out Gary us bonds and Southside Johnny and the Asbury jukes. He wrote a lot of great songs for those guys as well
Bruce, why didn´t you put this song in your recent album? My God! this is amazing ,great success sang by Dona Summer and written by you . Come on Bruce do it there is still time.
I heard this song by Bruce a long time ago. Even over 20 years ago. I love the song because it is the way he sings the lines. You believe each word he sings. And I thought this is what a woman should give to here partner. Full protection so you can always rely on her when you need her. Bruce made many awesome songs he did not put on records. When I hear it I can feel the protection he wants and needs from his love. And I think Patty gave it to him when he needed it the most. He understands the meaning of the word 'Protection' exactly. That is a good thing to know.
Want to hear the ORIGINAL recording of this song? Search for "DONNA SUMMER PROTECTION" - Springsteen wrote PROTECTION for Donna Summer and played guitar and sang back-up for her on the recording.
I bought "The Best Of Lost Masters" Vol 1 & 2 (4 CDs - I think there were ca. 20 CDs in that "Lost Masters" collection) back in 1998. and I found that song, "Glory Days" with an extea verse, "Your Hometown" (rockabilly version if "My Hometown"), two songs from "The River", let's call them songs A and B, on this CDs are TEXT from song A and MUSIC from song B and the other one was opposite, TEXT from B and MUSIC from A, acoustic "Born In The U.S.A." (version like on "Tracks")... I am afraid when Springsteen will die that we will be able to buy 100-150 CDs with "previously unreleased songs".
Night after night I keep holding on You say you love me Then you leave me so lonely I don't believe a single thing you're sayin' I think it's all some evil game you're playin' Still all day long all I do is think about you You got me believin' that I can't live without you Well if you want it, well here's my confession Well I can't help it, you're my obsession Protection, that's what I need I need protection, baby, from your love Protection, that's what I need I need protection, baby, from your love The phone rings in the middle of the night When I pick it up You won't answer A knock on the door I rush down the stairs When I open up there's no one there Out in the darkness I feel your eyes on me I lay in bed and feel your hands upon me Well is it all just my imagination You keep me in doubt believing I can't live without Protection, that's what I need I need protection, baby, from your love Protection, that's what I need I need protection, baby, from your love We stand alone, at my window And stare out, at the shadows down below I feel your fingers on my face I want to stay, I want to run away Protection, that's what I need I need protection, baby, from your love Protection, that's what I need I need protection, baby, from your love Protection
@@GregBrunswick-fv3qn Yeah, was surprised to read this too. The song originally written for Donna was ‘Cover Me.’ Dancing in the Dark was the final song written for Born in the USA. It was recorded at the last second and was never meant to be offered to anyone else.
@TheJohnny990 as far as I know, this is the song he gave Donna. And there is supposed to be an unreleased version of them doing it together. Donna's version is awesome
He wrote this one for Donna Summer after he wrote Cover Me for her but his manager said he should keep Cover Me which I don't think anyone but Bruce could do!
Bruce has his own style, but I think Donna Summer gave a more convincing vocal on her version of PROTECTION. You can feel the angst and urgency in her voice, like she was acting out every line, you could picture everything, she was very good at doing that.
Not a bad consolation prize of a song either. He wrote Cover Me for her but Jon Landau talked him into keeping it. Sad day for Donna Summer fans and family :(
Why haven't these Born in the USA outtakes gotten an official release is beyond me.
That Born In The USA box set is coming out at some point. Maybe they are waiting for the the 40th anniversary of its release?? Will Bruce be alive??
@@MattSmith-iq1ld I sure hope.
Bruce’s management is laughably incompetent. They will just wait til his core fanbase is elderly or dead. Disgrace
@@MattSmith-iq1ldsadly incorrect😢
Here's the real deal behind Protection I pulled from a Bruce Expert. Enjoy🎸🎷🎵
In 1982, David Geffen called in a favor. His record label was still an upstart at the time, and he was looking for material for the first recording artist he'd signed.
Geffen phoned a friend who happened to manage a client who Geffen thought might be just the person to write a song for his artist's new album. Geffen's friend agreed to talk to his client about it, and his client was up for the opportunity.
Geffen's artist was reigning disco queen Donna Summer, and his friend Jon Landau's client was Bruce Springsteen, rock's heir to the throne in 1982. The pairing was an intriguing one, and when red-hot producer Quincy Jones was added to the mix, it was a can't-miss combination.
Bruce set about writing a song that had one foot in the disco arena and one foot in rock. It turned out great--so great, in fact, that Landau wouldn't let his client give "Cover Me" away.

Landau convinced Bruce to hang on to "Cover Me" (it became the follow-up single to "Dancing in the Dark" and peaked at #7 in 1984), urging him instead to write something just like it, but different.
He did exactly that. Bruce wrote "Protection," another disco-influenced song that was the lyrical polar opposite of "Cover Me" and recorded a demo with the E Street Band.

Where "Cover Me" featured a narrator begging for the shelter of his partner's love, the narrator of the anti-"Cover Me" needs protection from his lover.
Night after night I keep holding on
You say you love me, then you leave me so lonely
I don't believe a single thing you're saying
I think it's all some evil game you're playing
Still all day long, all I do is think about you
You got me believing that I can't live without you
Well, if you want it, well here's my confession
Well, I can't help it, you're my obsession
Protection, that's what I need
I want protection, baby, from your love
But despite its thematic inversion, "Protection" is similar to "Cover Me" in more ways than just its musical structure and blistering Boss guitar solos. They're both lyrically slight, as pop songs often are, relying on the chorus to carry the weight rather than fleshing out the verses with detail and character development.
Still, it's effective here--considerably more so than in "Cover Me"--thanks in large part to an adrenaline-fueled backing track that captures our narrator's paranoia. He's fully wrapped around his lover's finger, and they both know it--and at least through his eyes, she seems to be enjoying torturing him.
The phone rings in the middle of the night
And when I pick it up, you won't answer
A knock on the door, I rush down the stairs
When I open up, there's no one there
Out in the darkness I feel your eyes on me
I lay in bed and feel your hands upon me
Well, is it all just my imagination
You keep me in doubt, believing I can't live without your
Protection
I stand alone at my window
I see you waiting in the shadows down below
I feel your fingers on my face
I know I want to stay, but I want to run away
Protection, that's what I need
I want protection, baby, from your love
It's never quite clear, however, whether the off-screen love interest is as manipulative as our narrator seems to believe. Those middle verses are very similar to the dream sequence in "Downbound Train" (Bruce was dipping into dream imagery often during that period), and it's easy to imagine our narrator is haunted by his imagination more than his infatuation.
Still, that last verse can go either way. Is he lost in a dream, in memory? Or is this just the beginning of a new cycle of torment? We don't know, but either way we can feel how badly Bruce's character needs some relief. Relief that he never gets--this is isn't that kind of song.
Summer loved the demo of "Protection" so Bruce flew out to Hollywood to work on it with her. For a time there was even talk of them recording a duet together. If such duet was ever recorded, however, it remains unconfirmed to this day.
Still, Bruce spent a few days with Donna working on the song, and he appears on her officially released track, playing lead guitar and contributing backing vocals on a backing track that sounds very similar to the E Street Band's version. (Roy Bittan also performs on the track.)

Donna released "Protection" as the second single from her self-titled album in early 1983, but it didn't chart. It did, however, earn her a Grammy nomination for Best Female Rock Vocal Performance. (She lost to Pat Benatar.) In her album liner notes, she thanked Bruce for "hangin' out and workin' out" on the song.

As for Bruce's own version, it remains complete but unreleased in his vault. To this day, he's never performed it concert, although he may have come close in 1988, when he rehearsed it for the Tunnel of Love Express Tour.

Despite Summer's inclusion of it on her own album, "Protection" was at one point a contender for Born in the U.S.A. as well, with Landau in particular lobbying for its inclusion. If the long-rumored Born in the U.S.A. anniversary box set ever sees the light of day, there's a good chance we may finally see an official release of Bruce's version of "Protection."
Nice stuff, thanks.
This has the same type of vibe as Roulette, with the fast pace, and Clarence's passionate saxophone solos - a fine outtake from the Born In The USA experience.
My thoughts exactly. Roulette came to mind immediately
Way better than Roulette.
They have similar vibes yes, the same epicness and urgency! But Roulette is more punk/new wave-influenced (Bruce was reportedly blown away by Magazine's Shot By Both Sides in '78 and took inspiration from its main melody for Roulette), while I hear a more disco/Hi-NRG-meet-Toto-flavored AOR orientation on Protection, which was more suitable for Donna Summer. Both songs are great by the way!
His voice also sounds clearly different, in '79 he still had that youthful Darkness energy and power, while in '82 he sounded clearly affected by the exhausting River Tour. His voice started sounding broken in the '81 leg of the River Tour, which deeply affected him morally, and partly explains his solo phase in late '81-early '82, from which Nebraska arose. His voice still sounds broken in the '82 band sessions (notably on My Love Will not Let You Down in which his screams are raspier than on Darkness and The River), but I love how he bypassed it from '83 onwards by developing a more fronted singing style, heavily featured in the last Born In The USA sessions, and then on Tunnel Of Love.
I believe Bruce actually wrote the song for Donna Summer for her Geffen Records debut. I like her version alot. Of course Bruce hits it with an energy that only he and his boys can.
+Michael Bryant 'The Wanderer' was actually her Geffen debut, followed by what would have been 'I'm A Rainbow' before it was shelved and finally released by her then label and THEN 'Donna Summer.'
I actually believe that Bruce did write the song for Donna Summer,done a great version,but still prefers Bruce
You folks are partially right. "Cover Me" was the song that Bruce wanted to give to Donna Summer, but once his manager Mr. Landau heard "Cover Me," he convinced Bruce it was a smash hit and to keep it. So he handed "Protection" to Donna instead. Bruce actually plays guitar on Donna's version, and there is supposedly a duet version of the track sitting in the vaults. I'd love to hear that. My sense is that Bruce is not a big fan of "Cover Me." He said in his book "Songs" that with the exception of "Born In The USA," "Bobby Jean," "Glory Days," and "My Hometown," the album is just a grab bag collection of songs that he has mixed feelings about. It's really Jon Landau's record. Bruce realizes he dropped from the album some of the greatest songs he's ever done: "My Love Will Not Let You Down," "Frankie," "Wages Of Sin," "This Hard Land" and so on. These were the tunes he really wanted on the album. His version may have not sold as much as Landau's, but it would have been the highest selling record of his career. There are still about 40 songs from the sessions sitting in the can - many of them shortlisted for compilations or "Tracks."
All correct. In fact he played on Donna's version along with Roy and provided background vocals.
@@jonathanbreger1756 and that solo at the end right ?
Truly the boss. Who else can affort to NOT put a song like that on an album?!?! Looking forward to see him this summer.
It’s on the Donna Summer album “Donna Summer” from 1982.
As God as my witness i just found out Bruce wrote this 4 donna summers. I had that album and I was a teen and it was one of my favorites songs on there so today (july 1,2023) I looked up Bruce version, I absolutely love it.
He did. Last night in Barcelona.
RIP Donna.
Did he play it?
Bruce Springsteen spoke out against the "disco sucks" movement, calling it RACIST. So, he wrote "COVER ME" for DONNA SUMMER, but kept it form himself, so he then wrote "PROTECTION" for DONNA SUMMER and recorded it with her- playing guitars and signing back-up. PROTECTION is Donna Summer's song!! And very much like this version. Thanks Bruce, you are the boss!!!!
She sings the hell out of it. It was originally a duet, but they took his part out.
wow! i didn't know that he commented on it. where did you read that? if he spoke about it during an interview, i would love to get my hands on the magazine :D
Clearly there was some racism going on in the disco backlash. I've never understood why so many rock fans hated disco, I love both rock and disco, to me they're just two different variations of blues/r'n'b music that strongly influenced each other. Like, disco deeply influenced new wave bands like the Talking Heads, Japan, Blondie and INXS, and also impacted 70s rock artists like Alice Cooper, Kiss, Cheap Trick, the Eagles and the J. Geils Band, and in turn, rock deeply influenced bands like Chic, Heatwave, the Jacksons, Earth Wind & Fire and Kool & The Gang. I'm glad Bruce spoke about it.
"The song was recorded with the E Street Band around Jan-Feb 1982 at The Hit Factory in New York City, NY. It is complete, in excellent quality, and can now be found on several bootlegs including The Lost Masters Vol. 4 (Labour Of Love), The Lost Masters Essential Collection Vol. 1 (Labour Of Love), and The Genuine Tracks (Scorpio)."
That is a great photo of the "Boss" and would make a great album cover!!!!
thank you for uploading this version. the energy is insane
Each of the three versions sound awsome Bruse solo, Donna Summer solo, and the duet someone pieced together all three great sounding, all winners!!!
That's a brilliant song.
Hearing it for the first time today. Wow. ♡
Did you listen to Donna Summer's version? czcams.com/video/Hs5FrKcMZs0/video.html
Same here.
With Bruce getting ready to head out on tour, yes I have a ticket for a show, hopefully more shows later, I have been delving into his demos/unreleased music. Some pretty good tunes out there, just have to do a little searching.
This is so great,why have I not Heard this before
I heard today on the radio. It is great.
If you think this song is great that he gave away, check out Gary us bonds and Southside Johnny and the Asbury jukes. He wrote a lot of great songs for those guys as well
No one, even Bruce, writes 'em like this anymore.
BRUCE, my friend, release this gem, pleasssse!
Bruce, why didn´t you put this song in your recent album? My God! this is amazing ,great success sang by Dona Summer and written by you . Come on Bruce do it there is still time.
+Adele Paladino Alvino It was actually in very serious contention for the 'Born In The USA' album...
Love this photo, love his voice, love this song
RIP Donna Summer, for whom this song was written
this song is my obseshion
Thanks, very beautiful song.
Fantastic!
Questa canzone è meravigliosa!
❤️Super! Fantastic song! Great lyrics! Brilliant! Thank you!❤️
Awesome! Hope Bruce sing it on his next tour. Wow what power!!!
Semplicemente bellissima......
omg he is the greatest ever hands down
Semplicemente fantastico Bruce!!!😀😅😍😍😘🎸💗🎷😇💎🎶
GREAT!!!
Landau wanted this one on the final cut of Born in the USA..toobad it would have fit the bill well...
Behind every good and successful musician there's always a good producer.
Yeah. The boss of rock and roll can sing another. He's the greatest
THE DUET THAT NEVER WAS THAT SHOULD HAVE BEEN BUT STILL COULD HAVE BEEN!
AND STILL CAN BE
Fantástica
Bruce!!!
Questa canzone e stupenda e tu Bruce la canti in un modo fantastico!!!😅😅😅😀😘😘😍😍💓💓💔💔💔💎💎💎🎶🎶🎸💋
If Bruce Springsteen was my brother and I was the useless one living in his shadow, I'll still be the happiest man alive!
Uauuuuuuuuuuuu so nice!
Needs to be published!
I heard this song by Bruce a long time ago. Even over 20 years ago. I love the song because it is the way he sings the lines. You believe each word he sings. And I thought this is what a woman should give to here partner. Full protection so you can always rely on her when you need her. Bruce made many awesome songs he did not put on records. When I hear it I can feel the protection he wants and needs from his love. And I think Patty gave it to him when he needed it the most. He understands the meaning of the word 'Protection' exactly. That is a good thing to know.
Best Boss ever!!
This song reminds me of his another hit song, Cover Me.
It was written as a substitute for that song after Bruce decided not to give Cover Me to Donna Summer.
Il problema di Springsteen è che se vai a prendere gli outtakes trovi comunque dei capolavori
Rock & Roll, Why You came to Me?
Bruce's outtakes are better than your greatest hits!
waouu ca déménage
AMO
Want to hear the ORIGINAL recording of this song? Search for "DONNA SUMMER PROTECTION" - Springsteen wrote PROTECTION for Donna Summer and played guitar and sang back-up for her on the recording.
To blow your mind even more , on DS version Toto plays the instruments.
Otro gran tema de Bruce que fue descartado en su momento.
GRANDEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
Bruuuuce!! Hai lanciato una bomba!! Graaaande!! 😅😅😅😘😘😍😊🤗🤗🤗🤗💟💝💋
1:40
Great sax solo
so much energy!!
this is great
🇺🇲 Bruce Springsteen great artist 🇺🇲
Gemme nascoste grande bruce
I bought "The Best Of Lost Masters" Vol 1 & 2 (4 CDs - I think there were ca. 20 CDs in that "Lost Masters" collection) back in 1998. and I found that song, "Glory Days" with an extea verse, "Your Hometown" (rockabilly version if "My Hometown"), two songs from "The River", let's call them songs A and B, on this CDs are TEXT from song A and MUSIC from song B and the other one was opposite, TEXT from B and MUSIC from A, acoustic "Born In The U.S.A." (version like on "Tracks")...
I am afraid when Springsteen will die that we will be able to buy 100-150 CDs with "previously unreleased songs".
Night after night
I keep holding on
You say you love me
Then you leave me so lonely
I don't believe a single thing you're sayin'
I think it's all some evil game you're playin'
Still all day long all I do is think about you
You got me believin' that I can't live without you
Well if you want it, well here's my confession
Well I can't help it, you're my obsession
Protection, that's what I need
I need protection, baby, from your love
Protection, that's what I need
I need protection, baby, from your love
The phone rings
in the middle of the night
When I pick it up
You won't answer
A knock on the door
I rush down the stairs
When I open up
there's no one there
Out in the darkness
I feel your eyes on me
I lay in bed and feel your hands upon me
Well is it all
just my imagination
You keep me in doubt
believing I can't live without
Protection, that's what I need
I need protection, baby, from your love
Protection, that's what I need
I need protection, baby, from your love
We stand alone, at my window
And stare out, at the shadows down below
I feel your fingers on my face
I want to stay, I want to run away
Protection, that's what I need
I need protection, baby, from your love
Protection, that's what I need
I need protection, baby, from your love
Protection
Wrong lyrics, but I appreciate the effort!
@@Ironman374I just edited it, I think it's correct now!
In my "Springsteen: random covers" playlist with Donna's version. Thanks for the upload -- reminds me a bit of "Roulette".
Bruce was about to give 'Dancing in the Dark' to Donna but J. Landau nixed it - so Bruce wrote "protection' for her. What a guy.
This is simply not true and it’s amazing how misinformation gets around these days. Remarkable.
@@GregBrunswick-fv3qn Yeah, was surprised to read this too. The song originally written for Donna was ‘Cover Me.’ Dancing in the Dark was the final song written for Born in the USA. It was recorded at the last second and was never meant to be offered to anyone else.
3:02 to 3:05 is amazing
he deserves the BOSS!
bbbbbrrrrrruuuuuuuuuccccccccccceeeeee
class
best
@TheJohnny990
as far as I know, this is the song he gave Donna. And there is supposed to be an unreleased version of them doing it together. Donna's version is awesome
i just love this song deserverd to b on BITUSA
Rare
Esta buena canción la compuso BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN en el año 1982 para DONNA SUMMER y la canto en el año 1982
alex arolas garcia es verdad. Para mi es la mejor que tiene este genio , me encanta el ritmo.
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cool Boss
you can find only Donna Summer's version , that is good as well.
he wrote this song originally for her !
Che grinta!!!! Bruuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuce!!!😕😀🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶💋
He wrote this one for Donna Summer after he wrote Cover Me for her but his manager said he should keep Cover Me which I don't think anyone but Bruce could do!
Bruce has his own style, but I think Donna Summer gave a more convincing vocal on her version of PROTECTION. You can feel the angst and urgency in her voice, like she was acting out every line, you could picture everything, she was very good at doing that.
I hope the release
amazingly it's sounds like Temptation :)
That's a hit or should have been !
He writes and records something like that then leaves it off the album!!
Donna Summer recorded it. Did well with it.
If this was released on Born in the USA (maybe instead of I’m Goin Down) I swear it would’ve gone to number 1
This could have been a great 80s theme song
You're right, he didn't play it. I've been told that he walked on stage to it.
Great tune, he should play it.
What other gems does Bruce have that are outtakes from "Born in the USA"?? This one is terrific!
Not a bad consolation prize of a song either. He wrote Cover Me for her but Jon Landau talked him into keeping it. Sad day for Donna Summer fans and family :(
I will be in your next show in front of you with a big poster asking for you sing this song..
listen to the "allright" part at 1:43 till 1:59 sax... protection baby protectionnnn
Yola Polastri song in spanish version rest in peace Yolita from Peru...
*♥*
Tracks vol. 2, please!
Should have been on BIUSA in place of “Cover Me”.
Muestra perfecta de que este tipo de trazallos sin la E street band pierden su urgencia
"BUSCANDO" YOLA POLASTRY SPANISH VERSION.
Springsteen originally wrote this song for Donna Summer .
Yola me trajo aqui
Don’t think he ever played this live?
No he has not.
What a photo...who owns this image? I want to buy a BIG copy. Beautiful
Anybody else would have made a career out of this song…
OS ALDOS NÃO BATEM DE FRENTE DO COMPREMEMTOS
Looks like a young Al Pacino.
Assomiglia a Suamo romantici di Viola Valentino
@jcircuits DI PIùùùùùùùùù....!!!!!!!!
its pretty clear considering the fact that it's unreleased
i know i wanna stay but i wanna run away:)))