The River is Bruce Springsteen’s fifth studio album, released as a double LP on October 17, 1980, by Columbia Records. Intended to capture the E Street Band’s live sound, the album was co-produced by Springsteen, Jon Landau, and Steven Van Zandt. Recording took place in New York City from March 1979 to August 1980. Originally conceived as a single album titled The Ties That Bind for release in 1979, the project was shelved when Springsteen felt it didn’t match his vision. More than 50 songs were recorded during the sessions, with several outtakes later issued as B-sides or included on compilation releases.
Track List
Side A
- The Ties That Bind
- Sherry Darling
- Jackson Cage
- Two Hearts
- Independence Day
Side B
- Hungry Heart
- Out in the Street
- Crush on You
- You Can Look (But You Better Not Touch)
- I Wanna Marry You
- The River
Side C
- Point Blank
- Cadillac Ranch
- I’m a Rocker
- Fade Away
- Stolen Car
Side D
- Ramrod
- The Price You Pay
- Drive All Night
- Wreck on the Highway
