That One Lyric

In this episode, you'll meet Joe from Exeter Township, Pennsylvania, whose mother struggled with Alzheimer's before passing away in 2020, almost to the day, four years later in 2024, that Bruce lost his mom after her fight with Alzheimer's. With Mother's Day approaching, it's fitting to pay tribute to both women in That One Lyric Joe chose from Springsteen's "The Wish," a lyric that pulls at your heart string, from the emotional words to the powerful silence.

In this episode, you'll meet Michael, who became a Springsteen fan in the early 1970's after hearing his first Springsteen song and then seeing him perform in front of 100 people that very same night. Michael chose That One Lyric from Springsteen's "4th of July, Asbury Park (Sandy)" that celebrates summer filled with freedom and adventure, along with a desperate plea for love.

In this episode, you'll meet Alec, a fan from Orlando, Florida. Alec chose That One Lyric from Springsteen's "Walk Like a Man,” a song with a double meaning, for a father with a double life.... both stolen away too soon.

In this episode, you’ll meet Donna from Northwest Connecticut, who founded Bruce Funds, which helps needy fans get tickets to their first Springsteen concert. Donna chose That One Lyric from Springsteen’s “Badlands” that is unabashed and unapologetic.

In this episode, you'll hear Perry, another guest living in Australia, who grew up with a tough loving father. Perry chose That One Lyric from Springsteen's "The Promised Land" that helped him stand his ground and live his life on his terms.