Only The Strong Survive - 2022 European Sony label Orange Vinyl 16-track 2LP

2022 European Sony label 16-track 2LP set - great american singer/songwriters collection of soul music gems, that celebrate the legendary songbooks of Gamble and Huff, Motown, Stax and many more. Only The Strong Survive features vocals from Springsteen and instrumentation primarily from his longtime producer Ron Aniello. The album also features guest vocals from Sam Moore, as well as contributions from The E Street Horns, full string arrangements by Rob Mathes and backing vocals from Soozie Tyrell, Lisa Lowell, Michelle Moore, Curtis King Jr., Fonzi Thornton and Dennis Collins.  

Pressed as a limited edition on orange vinyl - presented in a gatefold picture cover

What the press wrote:

“Springsteen’s voice shines and sparkles…part James Brown showmanship, part boardwalk reverie.” – Rolling Stone

“There’s gravitas, there’s tenderness, there’s nostalgia…he sounds energized by this music, you can feel how much fun he had…these songs feel so perfect for where he is.” – NPR Music

“Bruce Springsteen’s stroll through soul classics will make you happy…familiar as anything from Springsteen’s own repertoire.” – USA Today

“Springsteen succeeds by elevating our senses through the pure power of song…a dizzying array of standout vocal performances.” – Salon

“Absolutely joyous…a superb delight, one with top-notch musicianship and production.” – Forbes

“He has a way of not only telling us his favorite songs but also showing us how those songs make him feel…it earns its place in his ongoing winning streak of studio work.” – Pitchfork

“A revelation…Springsteen’s voice here is crushed velvet…these 15 songs celebrate the joy of music, soul and performance.” – Asbury Park Press

Tracklisting:

Side 1.
1. Only The Strong Survive   
2. Soul Days   
3. Nightshift   
4. Do I Love You (Indeed I Do)   
5. The Sun Ain't Gonna Shine Anymore   

Side 2.
1. Turn Back The Hands Of Time   
2. When She Was My Girl   
3. Hey, Western Union Man   
4. I Wish It Would Rain   
5. Don't Play That Song   

Side 3.
1. Any Other Way   
2. I Forgot To Be Your Lover   
3. 7 Rooms Of Gloom   
4. What Becomes Of The Brokenhearted   
5. Someday We'll Be Together   

Release date: November 11 - 2022