Does This Bus Stop At 82nd Street?
Bruce Springsteen
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Hey bus driver, keep the change Bless your children, give them names Don't trust men who walk with canes Drink this and you'll grow wings on your feet Broadway Mary, Joan Fontaine Advertiser on a downtown train Christmas crier bustin' cane He's in love again Where dock worker's dreams mix with panther's schemes To someday own the rodeo Tainted women in VistaVision Perform for out-of-state kids at the late show Wizard imps and sweat sock pimps Interstellar mongrel nymphs Rex said that lady left him limp Love's like that (sure it is) Queen of diamonds, ace of spades Newly discovered lovers of the Everglades They take out a full-page ad in the trades To announce their arrival And Mary Lou, she found out how to cope She rides to heaven on a gyroscope The Daily News asks her for the dope She said, "Man, the dope's that there's still hope" Senorita, Spanish rose Wipes her eyes and blows her nose Uptown in Harlem she throws a rose To some lucky young matador
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Written by: Bruce Springsteen
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10 facts about this song
Album Details"Does This Bus Stop at 82nd Street?" is a song by American singer-songwriter Bruce Springsteen, from his debut studio album "Greetings from Asbury Park, N.J." which was released in January 1973.
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SongwritingThis song is one of the earliest written by Springsteen, showing his initial attempts at creating narrative, character-driven lyrics intertwined with his own personal experiences.
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Production and RecordingThe song was produced by Mike Appel and Jim Cretecos, who were Springsteen's primary collaborators and producers in his early career.
- It was recorded at 914 Sound Studios, New York, as were the rest of the songs from the "Greetings from Asbury Park, N.J." album.
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Song InspirationIt is said that the song was inspired by a short encounter Springsteen had with a bus driver while trying to find his way to a rehearsal.
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Musical Style"Does This Bus Stop at 82nd Street?" is characterized by a fast-paced, flowing musical style, with bold piano and lead guitar alternating throughout the song.
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Unique FeatureUnlike most of Springsteen's songs, this one does not have a chorus. This reflects an early stage in his songwriting style.
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Live PerformancesThough the song was not a commercial hit, it remained a part of Springsteen's live performances throughout the 70s and was included in many of his set lists.
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Critical ReceptionThis song was generally well received by critics, even if it wasn't commercially successful. It was praised for its interesting lyrical narrative and catchy, upbeat music.
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Song InterpretationThe song's lyrics paint a picture of various characters, each going about their own journey. The storyline can be interpreted as an analogy of Springsteen’s journey to success as a global music icon.
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Notable Cover VersionA live cover version of "Does This Bus Stop at 82nd Street?" was recorded by Holly Williams for her album, "Here with Me."
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