American Land was a track first introduced to Bruce Springsteen crowds in the Summer 2006 US leg of the 'Seeger Sessions' Tour. The song was rehearsed with the Seeger Sessions band on 19 Sep 2006 at the Paramount Theatre, Asbury Park, NJ, during the fall 2006 European leg private rehearsals. The song was the show closer for every show during that fall 2006 leg. American Land is written by Springsteen, and is inspired inspired by 'He lies in the american land', a poem by Andrew Kovaly, a Slovakian immigrant steelworker, and that Pete Seeger later translated and set to music.
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American Land was a track first introduced to Bruce Springsteen crowds in the Summer 2006 US leg of the 'Seeger Sessions' Tour. The song w… read more
American Land was a track first introduced to Bruce Springsteen crowds in the Summer 2006 US leg of the 'Seeger Sessions' Tour. The song was rehearsed with the Seeger Sessions… read more
Bruce Frederick Joseph Springsteen (born September 23, 1949) is an American singer and songwriter. He has released 21 studio albums, most of which feature his backing band, the E Street Band. Originally from the Jersey Shore, he is an originator of heartland rock, combining mainstream rock musical styles with narrative songs about working class American life. Nicknamed "the Boss", his career has spanned six decades. Springsteen is known for his poetic, socially conscious lyrics and energetic stage performances, sometimes lasting up to four hours. In 1973, Springsteen relea… read more
Bruce Frederick Joseph Springsteen (born September 23, 1949) is an American singer and songwriter. He has released 21 studio albums, most of which feature his backing band, the E Street Ban… read more
Bruce Frederick Joseph Springsteen (born September 23, 1949) is an American singer and songwriter. He has released 21 studio albums, most of which feature his backing band, the E Street Band. Originally from the Jersey Shore, he is an … read more