Spirit in the Night
Bruce Springsteen
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Crazy Janey and her mission man Were back in the alley tradin' hands 'Long came Wild Billy with his friend G-Man All duded up for Saturday night Well, Billy slammed on his coaster brakes And said, "Anybody want to go on up to Greasy Lake? It's about a mile down on the dark side of Route 88 I got a bottle of rosé so let's try it We'll pick up Hazy Davy and Killer Joe And I'll take you all out to where the gypsy angels go They're build like light And they dance like spirits in the night (all night), in the night (all night) Oh, you don't know what they can do to you Spirits in the night (all night), in the night (all night) Stand up right now and let them shoot through you Well now, Wild Billy was a crazy cat And he shook some dust out of his coonskin cap He said, "Trust some of this, it'll show you where you're at Or at least it'll help you really feel it" By the time we made it up to Greasy Lake I had my head out the window and Janey's fingers were in the cake I think I really dug her 'cause I was too loose to fake I said, I'm hurt, she said, honey, let me heal it And we danced all night to a soul fairy band And she kissed me just right, like only a lonely angel can She felt so nice Just as soft as a spirit in the night (all night), in the night (all night) Janey don't know what she do to you Spirit in the night (all night), in the night (all night) Stand right up and let her shoot through me Now, the night was bright and the stars threw light On Billy and Davy dancin' in the moonlight They were down near the water in a stone mud fight Killer Joe gone passed out on the lawn Well now, Hazy Davy got really hurt He ran into the lake in just his socks and his shirt Me and Crazy Janey was makin' love in the dirt Singin' our birthday songs Janey said it was time to go So we closed our eyes and said goodbye to Gypsy Angel Row Felt so right Together we moved like spirits in the night (all night), in the night (all night) Oh you don't know what they can do to you Spirit in the night (all night), all night (all night) Oh, stand right up and let her shoot through you Like a spirit in the night (all night), all night (all night) All night (all night), all night (all night), all night (all night), all night (all night) All night All night
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Written by: Bruce Springsteen
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10 facts about this song
Song Creation"Spirit in the Night" was one of the first songs Bruce Springsteen wrote for his debut album "Greetings from Asbury Park, N.J." in 1973.
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Song ThemesThe song narrates a story of youthful rebellion and explores themes of friendship, adventure, and escape.
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Impact on CareerAlthough the song did not bring huge commercial success for Springsteen initially, it has since become one of his most loved songs.
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Manfred Mann's versionManfred Mann's Earth Band covered "Spirit in the Night" in 1977 for their album "Nightingales & Bombers." This cover version became more popular than Springsteen's original.
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Commercial SuccessManfred Mann’s Earth Band's version of "Spirit in the Night" reached number 40 on the Billboard Hot 100.
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Springsteen's Live Performances"Spirit in the Night" has become a staple during Springsteen's concerts. Bruce often crawls through the crowd while performing it.
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Lyrical DepthThe song features a host of detailed characters including Crazy Janey, Wild Billy, and Hazy Davy.
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Band MembersClarence Clemons, a member of Springsteen's E Street Band, was instrumental in “Spirit in the Night,” performing the iconic saxophone solo.
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Unusual Song StructureThe song does not have a clear chorus, which is an unusual structure in most pop songs. This emphasizes Springsteen’s storytelling lyricism.
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Influence"Spirit in the Night" became influential and many artists have since covered it, including Manfred Mann's Earth Band, The Jukes, and Greensky Bluegrass.
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