Bruce Springsteen - Tunnel of Love (1987)
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10/29/22 • 76 min
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Nashville songwriter Fred Wilhelm (Rascal Flatts, Faith Hill, Little Big Town) is with us to discuss Bruce Springsteen's classic Tunnel of Love album. As his Instagram bio says, "I'm a songwriter. I make stuff up." We think he's being modest.
Fred shares his personal connection with Tunnel of Love and tells us why he still maintains such a strong connection with the album. We also discuss the life of a songwriter (named Fred) in Nashville.
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Nashville songwriter Fred Wilhelm (Rascal Flatts, Faith Hill, Little Big Town) is with us to discuss Bruce Springsteen's classic Tunnel of Love album. As his Instagram bio says, "I'm a songwriter. I make stuff up." We think he's being modest.
Fred shares his personal connection with Tunnel of Love and tells us why he still maintains such a strong connection with the album. We also discuss the life of a songwriter (named Fred) in Nashville.
Please rate and review this podcast wherever you're listening. If you enjoy these episodes, consider joining our Patreon. Become a member of our Record Club to receive access to bonus episodes and interviews, plus a wealth of additional content related to the show. Thanks for your support!
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