#1 BEST MINT SHRINK SPRINGSTEEN WILD INNOCENT E STREET SHUFFLE =Riveting Rock

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           Bruce Springsteen
"The Wild, The Innocent, and The E Street Shuffle"             ..|/\|...............................................|/\|..                                 USA - COLUMBIA RECORDS - PC 32432


MINT IN FACTORY CELLOPHANE w/ original store price sticker ...
no bar code, 1973 ORIGINAL PRESSING = best copy around!
Over 45 years of age BEFORE Springfield was a *star* ... fans advise this is one of his underestimated best Lp's ever: 
Filled with iconic characters such as Rosalita and Sandy, hoodlums, fortune tellers, and sprawling narratives that fall somewhere between historical fact and tall tale, Springsteen’s sophomore effort is nothing less than the sound of summer on the Jersey boardwalk.... ..
The Wild, The Innocent & The E. Street Shuffle featured lengthy songs that allowed Springsteen to paint pictures and create stories at his leisure. Freed from any time constraints he would experiment and be more adventurous than on some of his best selling releases. Keyboardist David Sancious would also provide stellar work on the album. His jazz and classical training would shine on such tracks as “Kitty’s Back” and “New York City Serenade.” He would leave the band in 1974 and release a number of solo albums and become a noted session player for such artists as Peter Gabriel, Sting, Eric Clapton and many more. 
“The E Street Shuffle” is a jazz and percussion fueled adventure complete with a cast of characters from the inner city. This song is different in that Springsteen is feeling out the musical landscape and alerting his listeners that he has moved on from his first release. 
“4th Of July, Asbury Park (Sandy)” is not just a sensitive love song but emerges as a powerful performance that would resonate with anyone who has had a Sandy in their lives. It was Springsteen striking a chord with the common person. It would be a part of his live act for years, and is remembered today as one of the late Danny Federici’s signature songs with the E Street Band because of it’s trademark accordian. “Kitty’s Back” is a wonderful counterpoint to the preceding song. Springsteen’s superb guitar work propels another diffuse set of characters that are from a different part of town. This is a darker, more depressing track that would allow for improvisation when performed live, sometimes stretching out to 15 minutes or so. 
“Wild Billy’s Circus Story” finds Springsteen taking everyone to the big top. The lyrics are not his strongest and do not fit the song structure perfectly. While the musical track is good, does it really take off? 
Side two features a suite of 3 songs and some of the best music of the Springsteen career and some say, in the history of American rock music. 
“Incident On 57th Street” has been described as a rock version of West Side Story. It is an almost cinematic presentation of an ill fated romance. 
The Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame has recognized “Rosalita (Come Out Tonight)” as one of the 500 songs that shaped rock ‘n’ roll. It is an energetic and joyful ride and would be a show closer for years. It remains essential listening for any fan of American rock music. Don’t forget to play it loud. 
“New York City Serenade” is close to ten minutes in length. While this is another portrait of life that resonates, it is the music that remains intriguing. Jazz keyboards and some fine acoustic guitar plus the room to improvise make it a treat for the ears. 
The Wild, The Innocent & The E Street Shuffle should have been Bruce Springsteen’s breakout album. It was a look into the heart of American rock ‘n’ roll and remains a tremendously strong listen 45 years after its release.

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The E Street Shuffle  4:25 4th Of July, Asbury Park 5:35 Kitty's Back 7:07 Wild Billy's Circus Story 4:43
B Incident On 57th Street 7:45        Rosalita (Come Out Tonight) 7:02                   New York City Serenade  9:56                


CONDITION: The cover: rated: MINT in factory cellophane, a perfect copy from over 45 years ago. Still has the original store price sticker on the outer shrink wrap! If you are remotely interested - this is the copy you desire!  There are no delete marks, no split seams, no bends, and no writing  ...with original store price sticker
The vinyl: Rated: MINT = top copy, shines everywhere and plays clear!  both Columbia labels are clean               A cool addition to anyone's music library!






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