TY - BOOK N2 - "This critical work examines Bruce Springsteen, his music, the cultural importance of his narrative songs and the singular experience of his live performances. Particular attention is paid to his political consciousness, including his alignment with the working poor, unemployed, those down on their luck, and those suffering from social and political issues that permeate the American social landscape"--Provided by publisher. AB - "This critical work examines Bruce Springsteen, his music, the cultural importance of his narrative songs and the singular experience of his live performances. Particular attention is paid to his political consciousness, including his alignment with the working poor, unemployed, those down on their luck, and those suffering from social and political issues that permeate the American social landscape"--Provided by publisher. T1 - Bruce Springsteen and the American soul :essays on the songs and influence of a cultural icon / DA - 2011. CY - Jefferson, N.C. : CN - ML420.S77 CN - ML420.S77 PB - McFarland, PP - Jefferson, N.C. : PY - 2011. ID - 436536 KW - Rock music KW - Rock music SN - 9780786459087 (pbk.) SN - 0786459085 (pbk.) TI - Bruce Springsteen and the American soul :essays on the songs and influence of a cultural icon / ER -