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Only the Strong Survive (Bruce Springsteen album)

October 20, 2023

Only the Strong Survive is the twenty-first studio album by Bruce Springsteen, released on November 11, 2022, through Columbia Records.[3] The album is a cover album of R&B and soul songs, and his second cover album following We Shall Overcome: The Seeger Sessions (2006). It was announced on September 29, 2022, along with the release of "Do I Love You (Indeed I Do)", a cover of the song by Frank Wilson.[4] The singles "Nightshift", "Don't Play That Song" and "Turn Back the Hands of Time" followed throughout October and November 2022. The album title is an eponymous reference to its first track, a cover of the original "Only the Strong Survive" by Jerry Butler.

Only the Strong Survive
Studio album by
Bruce Springsteen
ReleasedNovember 11, 2022 (2022-11-11)
RecordedThrill Hill Recording, New Jersey, US
Genre
Length50:24
LabelColumbia
Producer
Bruce Springsteen chronology
The Legendary 1979 No Nukes Concerts
(2021) 		Only the Strong Survive
(2022)
Singles from Only the Strong Survive
  1. "Do I Love You (Indeed I Do)"
    Released: September 29, 2022
  2. "Nightshift"
    Released: October 14, 2022
  3. "Don't Play That Song"
    Released: October 28, 2022
  4. "Turn Back the Hands of Time"
    Released: November 11, 2022

Background and recording Edit

In mid-September 2022, Rolling Stone founder Jann Wenner revealed that Springsteen planned to release a new album before the end of the year.[5] Springsteen formally announced the record on September 29, and expressed in a statement that he "wanted to make an album where [he] just sang" and tried to "do justice" to "the great American songbook of the '60s and '70s".[6] He recorded the album at his Thrill Hill Recording studio in New Jersey following his sessions for Letter to You (2020).[7] The album was produced by Ron Aniello, who played all the instruments except Springsteen's guitar and piano, and horns played by the E Street Horns.[3] It also includes two duets with Sam Moore.[6]

Promotion Edit

Springsteen began promoting the album by posting teaser videos on social media in September 2022, including audio snippets of the covers. A music video was released for the album's first single, "Do I Love You (Indeed I Do)", on September 29. A music video for the album's second single, "Nightshift", was released on October 14. A music video for the album's third single, "Don't Play That Song", was released on October 28. The album's fourth single, "Turn Back the Hands of Time", also received a music video on November 11, 2022.[8]

Springsteen promoted the album's release with four appearances on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon from November 14 to 16, 2022, along with a special Thanksgiving episode on November 24, 2022.[2]

Critical reception Edit

Professional ratings
Aggregate scores
SourceRating
AnyDecentMusic?7.1/10[9]
Metacritic74/100[10]
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic     [11]
Clash8/10[12]
Classic Rock     [13]
The Guardian     [14]
musicOMH     [15]
NME     [16]
Paste7.8/10[17]
Pitchfork7.0/10[18]
PopMatters8/10[19]
The Telegraph     [20]

On Metacritic, Only the Strong Survive received a score of 74 out of 100 based on seventeen critics' reviews, indicating "generally favorable" reception.[10] Erica Campbell of NME felt that Springsteen "resurrects these classics as a means of celebration, pointing back to some of the strongest songwriters and vocalists of all time with 15 huge and heartfelt tributes, as opposed to just churning out shallow reimaginings".[5] Jonathan Bernstein of Rolling Stone wrote that although it is a "shame" that aside from horn players and a "Sam Moore cameo, none of the soul-steeped musicians from Springsteen's past are to be found on his R&B love letter" and "even if the arrangements occasionally feel static in their mimicry, Springsteen's voice shines and sparkles".[1]

Clash's Emma Harrison described Only the Strong Survive as "an astute sonic journey through a genre that has always resonated with The Boss", writing that it is "unequivocally clear" the "passion" Springsteen has for the genres of soul and R&B, as well as an "ideal opportunity for a new audience to discover glorious discoveries from a rock 'n' roll stalwart".[12] Michael Elliott of PopMatters agreed that Springsteen's "love for this timeless, joyous soul music is jubilant and infectious", opining that while his lead vocal "mostly delivers" and his "robust rasp is perfect for" the album, there are moments where he "struggles, sounding rushed, as the song overpowers him".[19]

Reviewing the album for musicOMH, John Murphy remarked that "the record works best when it dives into less familiar territory", calling the album "pretty much Bruce does karaoke, but when it's done this well and with so much obvious love for the source material, it's irresistible".[15] Neil McCormick of The Telegraph found that the album "remind[s] us how much R'n'B filtered into the epic rock sound he ultimately developed" and compared it to "stumbling into the world's greatest bar band playing the world's greatest setlist at the wildest shindig ever thrown".[20] Stephen Thomas Erlewine of AllMusic wrote that the tracks chosen for the album "demonstrate deep knowledge and good taste" and "enjoyable enough" that "Springsteen and Aniello aren't exactly re-interpreting these 15 songs: they're merely playing them for a lark".[11]

Sam Sodomsky of Pitchfork wrote that the album has "character, and more than that, it's got energy: Springsteen has never sounded quite so lighthearted, so unburdened, on record", summarizing that Springsteen "seems more driven by the act of creating itself: lighting a spark" and knowing others could find the "hope" in the songs that they originally "provided for him".[18]

Only the Strong Survive: Volume 2 Edit

In a November 2022 interview, Springsteen said that he had plans for a volume 2 of Only the Strong Survive and that the album was "probably three-quarters recorded".[21]

On June 15, 2023, former E Street Band member David Sancious, who left the band in 1974, said that he is set to appear on a follow-up to Springsteen's Only the Strong Survive and that Springsteen has completed 18 songs for the album. Sancious said he expects to tour with Springsteen to support the album in 2024.[22]

Track listing Edit

Only the Strong Survive track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Original artist(s)Length
1."Only the Strong Survive"
Jerry Butler2:59
2."Soul Days" (featuring Sam Moore)Jonnie BarnettDobie Gray3:58
3."Nightshift"
Commodores4:56
4."Do I Love You (Indeed I Do)"Frank WilsonFrank Wilson2:27
5."The Sun Ain't Gonna Shine Anymore"
Frankie Valli, popularized by The Walker Brothers3:44
6."Turn Back the Hands of Time"
  • Jack Daniels
  • Bonnie Thompson
Tyrone Davis3:07
7."When She Was My Girl"
Four Tops3:17
8."Hey, Western Union Man"
  • Butler
  • Gamble
  • Huff
Jerry Butler3:53
9."I Wish It Would Rain"
The Temptations3:24
10."Don't Play That Song"
Ben E. King3:34
11."Any Other Way"William BellWilliam Bell2:54
12."I Forgot to Be Your Lover" (featuring Sam Moore)
William Bell2:28
13."7 Rooms of Gloom"Holland–Dozier–HollandFour Tops2:39
14."What Becomes of the Brokenhearted"
Jimmy Ruffin3:31
15."Someday We'll Be Together"
Johnny & Jackey, popularized by Diana Ross & the Supremes3:33
Total length:50:24

Personnel Edit

Musicians

  • Bruce Springsteen – vocals (all tracks); background vocals, keyboards (track 5); guitar (6, 10, 11), piano (7)
  • Ron Aniello – bass, drums, guitar (all tracks); percussion (1–10, 14, 15), piano (1–6, 8–15), organ (1–4, 6–8, 10–15), vibraphone (1, 4, 6, 8, 9, 13, 14), keyboards (3, 5, 7, 8, 10–13, 15), glockenspiel (4, 7, 12), background vocals (5); chimes, timpani (14)
  • Ed Manion – baritone saxophone
  • Tom Timko – baritone saxophone
  • Bill Holloman – tenor saxophone
  • Clark Gayton – trombone
  • Barry Danielian – trumpet
  • Curt Ramm – trumpet
  • Soozie Tyrell – backing vocals (1, 4, 6)
  • Lisa Lowell – backing vocals (1, 4, 6)
  • Sam Moore – background vocals (2, 12)
  • Curtis King Jr. – background vocals (3, 7–10, 13–15)
  • Dennis Collins – background vocals (3, 7–10, 13–15)
  • Fonzi Thornton – background vocals (3, 7–10, 13–15)
  • Michelle Moore – background vocals (4, 6)
  • Rob Mathes – conductor (4–10, 12, 14, 15)
  • Lisa Kim – concertmaster, violin (4–10, 12, 14, 15)
  • Clarice Jensen – cello (4–10, 12, 14, 15)
  • Patrick Jee – cello (4–10, 12, 14, 15)
  • Sophie Shao – cello (4–10, 12, 14, 15)
  • Danielle Farina – viola (4–10, 12, 14, 15)
  • Devin Moore – viola (4–10, 12, 14, 15)
  • Rebecca Young – viola (4–10, 12, 14, 15)
  • Annaliesa Place – violin (4–10, 12, 14, 15)
  • Dasol Jeong – violin (4–10, 12, 14, 15)
  • Joanna Maurer – violin (4–10, 12, 14, 15)
  • Kristi Helberg – violin (4–10, 12, 14, 15)
  • Kuan Cheng Lu – violin (4–10, 12, 14, 15)
  • Sein Ryu – violin (4–10, 12, 14, 15)
  • Sharon Yamada – violin (4–10, 12, 14, 15)
  • Su Hyun Park – violin (4–10, 12, 14, 15)
  • Suzanne Ornstein – violin (4–10, 12, 14, 15)
  • Rob Lebret – guitar (8)

Technical

Charts Edit

Certifications Edit

Certifications for Only the Strong Survive
Region Certification Certified units/sales
France (SNEP)[60] Gold 50,000‡
Italy (FIMI)[61] Gold 25,000‡
United Kingdom (BPI)[62] Silver 60,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

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October 20, 2023
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Only the Strong Survive is the twenty first studio album by Bruce Springsteen released on November 11 2022 through Columbia Records 3 The album is a cover album of R amp B and soul songs and his second cover album following We Shall Overcome The Seeger Sessions 2006 It was announced on September 29 2022 along with the release of Do I Love You Indeed I Do a cover of the song by Frank Wilson 4 The singles Nightshift Don t Play That Song and Turn Back the Hands of Time followed throughout October and November 2022 The album title is an eponymous reference to its first track a cover of the original Only the Strong Survive by Jerry Butler Only the Strong SurviveStudio album by Bruce SpringsteenReleasedNovember 11 2022 2022 11 11 RecordedThrill Hill Recording New Jersey USGenreSoul 1 R amp B 2 Length50 24LabelColumbiaProducerRon Aniello Bruce SpringsteenBruce Springsteen chronologyThe Legendary 1979 No Nukes Concerts 2021 Only the Strong Survive 2022 Singles from Only the Strong Survive Do I Love You Indeed I Do Released September 29 2022 Nightshift Released October 14 2022 Don t Play That Song Released October 28 2022 Turn Back the Hands of Time Released November 11 2022 Contents 1 Background and recording 2 Promotion 3 Critical reception 4 Only the Strong Survive Volume 2 5 Track listing 6 Personnel 7 Charts 7 1 Weekly charts 7 2 Year end charts 8 Certifications 9 ReferencesBackground and recording EditIn mid September 2022 Rolling Stone founder Jann Wenner revealed that Springsteen planned to release a new album before the end of the year 5 Springsteen formally announced the record on September 29 and expressed in a statement that he wanted to make an album where he just sang and tried to do justice to the great American songbook of the 60s and 70s 6 He recorded the album at his Thrill Hill Recording studio in New Jersey following his sessions for Letter to You 2020 7 The album was produced by Ron Aniello who played all the instruments except Springsteen s guitar and piano and horns played by the E Street Horns 3 It also includes two duets with Sam Moore 6 Promotion EditSpringsteen began promoting the album by posting teaser videos on social media in September 2022 including audio snippets of the covers A music video was released for the album s first single Do I Love You Indeed I Do on September 29 A music video for the album s second single Nightshift was released on October 14 A music video for the album s third single Don t Play That Song was released on October 28 The album s fourth single Turn Back the Hands of Time also received a music video on November 11 2022 8 Springsteen promoted the album s release with four appearances on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon from November 14 to 16 2022 along with a special Thanksgiving episode on November 24 2022 2 Critical reception EditProfessional ratingsAggregate scoresSourceRatingAnyDecentMusic 7 1 10 9 Metacritic74 100 10 Review scoresSourceRatingAllMusic nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp 11 Clash8 10 12 Classic Rock nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp 13 The Guardian nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp 14 musicOMH nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp 15 NME nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp 16 Paste7 8 10 17 Pitchfork7 0 10 18 PopMatters8 10 19 The Telegraph nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp 20 On Metacritic Only the Strong Survive received a score of 74 out of 100 based on seventeen critics reviews indicating generally favorable reception 10 Erica Campbell of NME felt that Springsteen resurrects these classics as a means of celebration pointing back to some of the strongest songwriters and vocalists of all time with 15 huge and heartfelt tributes as opposed to just churning out shallow reimaginings 5 Jonathan Bernstein of Rolling Stone wrote that although it is a shame that aside from horn players and a Sam Moore cameo none of the soul steeped musicians from Springsteen s past are to be found on his R amp B love letter and even if the arrangements occasionally feel static in their mimicry Springsteen s voice shines and sparkles 1 Clash s Emma Harrison described Only the Strong Survive as an astute sonic journey through a genre that has always resonated with The Boss writing that it is unequivocally clear the passion Springsteen has for the genres of soul and R amp B as well as an ideal opportunity for a new audience to discover glorious discoveries from a rock n roll stalwart 12 Michael Elliott of PopMatters agreed that Springsteen s love for this timeless joyous soul music is jubilant and infectious opining that while his lead vocal mostly delivers and his robust rasp is perfect for the album there are moments where he struggles sounding rushed as the song overpowers him 19 Reviewing the album for musicOMH John Murphy remarked that the record works best when it dives into less familiar territory calling the album pretty much Bruce does karaoke but when it s done this well and with so much obvious love for the source material it s irresistible 15 Neil McCormick of The Telegraph found that the album remind s us how much R n B filtered into the epic rock sound he ultimately developed and compared it to stumbling into the world s greatest bar band playing the world s greatest setlist at the wildest shindig ever thrown 20 Stephen Thomas Erlewine of AllMusic wrote that the tracks chosen for the album demonstrate deep knowledge and good taste and enjoyable enough that Springsteen and Aniello aren t exactly re interpreting these 15 songs they re merely playing them for a lark 11 Sam Sodomsky of Pitchfork wrote that the album has character and more than that it s got energy Springsteen has never sounded quite so lighthearted so unburdened on record summarizing that Springsteen seems more driven by the act of creating itself lighting a spark and knowing others could find the hope in the songs that they originally provided for him 18 Only the Strong Survive Volume 2 EditIn a November 2022 interview Springsteen said that he had plans for a volume 2 of Only the Strong Survive and that the album was probably three quarters recorded 21 On June 15 2023 former E Street Band member David Sancious who left the band in 1974 said that he is set to appear on a follow up to Springsteen s Only the Strong Survive and that Springsteen has completed 18 songs for the album Sancious said he expects to tour with Springsteen to support the album in 2024 22 Track listing EditOnly the Strong Survive track listingNo TitleWriter s Original artist s Length1 Only the Strong Survive Jerry ButlerKenny GambleLeon HuffJerry Butler2 592 Soul Days featuring Sam Moore Jonnie BarnettDobie Gray3 583 Nightshift Walter OrangeDennis LambertFranne GoldeCommodores4 564 Do I Love You Indeed I Do Frank WilsonFrank Wilson2 275 The Sun Ain t Gonna Shine Anymore Bob CreweBob GaudioFrankie Valli popularized by The Walker Brothers3 446 Turn Back the Hands of Time Jack DanielsBonnie ThompsonTyrone Davis3 077 When She Was My Girl Larry GottliebMarc BlatteFour Tops3 178 Hey Western Union Man ButlerGambleHuffJerry Butler3 539 I Wish It Would Rain Norman WhitfieldBarrett StrongRodger PenzabeneThe Temptations3 2410 Don t Play That Song Ahmet ErtegunBetty NelsonBen E King3 3411 Any Other Way William BellWilliam Bell2 5412 I Forgot to Be Your Lover featuring Sam Moore BellBooker T JonesWilliam Bell2 2813 7 Rooms of Gloom Holland Dozier HollandFour Tops2 3914 What Becomes of the Brokenhearted William WeatherspoonPaul RiserJames DeanJimmy Ruffin3 3115 Someday We ll Be Together Johnny BristolJackey BeaversHarvey FuquaJohnny amp Jackey popularized by Diana Ross amp the Supremes3 33Total length 50 24Personnel EditMusicians Bruce Springsteen vocals all tracks background vocals keyboards track 5 guitar 6 10 11 piano 7 Ron Aniello bass drums guitar all tracks percussion 1 10 14 15 piano 1 6 8 15 organ 1 4 6 8 10 15 vibraphone 1 4 6 8 9 13 14 keyboards 3 5 7 8 10 13 15 glockenspiel 4 7 12 background vocals 5 chimes timpani 14 Ed Manion baritone saxophone Tom Timko baritone saxophone Bill Holloman tenor saxophone Clark Gayton trombone Barry Danielian trumpet Curt Ramm trumpet Soozie Tyrell backing vocals 1 4 6 Lisa Lowell backing vocals 1 4 6 Sam Moore background vocals 2 12 Curtis King Jr background vocals 3 7 10 13 15 Dennis Collins background vocals 3 7 10 13 15 Fonzi Thornton background vocals 3 7 10 13 15 Michelle Moore background vocals 4 6 Rob Mathes conductor 4 10 12 14 15 Lisa Kim concertmaster violin 4 10 12 14 15 Clarice Jensen cello 4 10 12 14 15 Patrick Jee cello 4 10 12 14 15 Sophie Shao cello 4 10 12 14 15 Danielle Farina viola 4 10 12 14 15 Devin Moore viola 4 10 12 14 15 Rebecca Young viola 4 10 12 14 15 Annaliesa Place violin 4 10 12 14 15 Dasol Jeong violin 4 10 12 14 15 Joanna Maurer violin 4 10 12 14 15 Kristi Helberg violin 4 10 12 14 15 Kuan Cheng Lu violin 4 10 12 14 15 Sein Ryu violin 4 10 12 14 15 Sharon Yamada violin 4 10 12 14 15 Su Hyun Park violin 4 10 12 14 15 Suzanne Ornstein violin 4 10 12 14 15 Rob Lebret guitar 8 Technical Bruce Springsteen production Ron Aniello production mixing engineering Rob Lebret mixing engineering Bob Ludwig mastering Andres Bermudez engineering 2 12 Jon Landau executive productionCharts EditWeekly charts Edit Weekly chart performance for Only the Strong Survive Chart 2022 PeakpositionAustralian Albums ARIA 23 3Austrian Albums O3 Austria 24 1Belgian Albums Ultratop Flanders 25 2Belgian Albums Ultratop Wallonia 26 3Canadian Albums Billboard 27 8Danish Albums Hitlisten 28 4Dutch Albums Album Top 100 29 1Finnish Albums Suomen virallinen lista 30 3French Albums SNEP 31 3German Albums Offizielle Top 100 32 1Hungarian Albums MAHASZ 33 23Irish Albums OCC 34 2Italian Albums FIMI 35 2Japanese Albums Oricon 36 15Japanese Digital Albums Oricon 37 35Japanese Hot Albums Billboard Japan 38 21New Zealand Albums RMNZ 39 4Norwegian Albums VG lista 40 1Polish Albums ZPAV 41 12Portuguese Albums AFP 42 2Scottish Albums OCC 43 1Spanish Albums PROMUSICAE 44 2Swedish Albums Sverigetopplistan 45 1Swiss Albums Schweizer Hitparade 46 1UK Albums OCC 47 2US Billboard 200 48 8 Year end charts Edit Year end chart performance for Only the Strong Survive Chart 2022 PositionAustrian Albums O3 Austria 49 15Belgian Albums Ultratop Flanders 50 42Belgian Albums Ultratop Wallonia 51 134Dutch Albums Album Top 100 52 78French Albums SNEP 53 110German Albums Offizielle Top 100 54 32Italian Albums FIMI 55 81Portuguese Albums AFP 56 19Spanish Albums PROMUSICAE 57 32Swiss Albums Schweizer Hitparade 58 16UK Albums OCC 59 96Certifications EditCertifications for Only the Strong Survive Region Certification Certified units salesFrance SNEP 60 Gold 50 000 Italy FIMI 61 Gold 25 000 United Kingdom BPI 62 Silver 60 000 Sales streaming figures based on certification alone References Edit a b Bernstein Jonathan November 4 2022 Bruce Springsteen Turns Soul Oldies Into Living History on Only the Strong Survive Rolling Stone Retrieved November 10 2022 a b Heching Dan November 9 2022 Bruce Springsteen to take over The Tonight Show hosted by his best impersonator Jimmy Fallon MSN Retrieved November 10 2022 a b Strauss Matthew September 29 2022 Bruce Springsteen Announces New Album Only the Strong Survive Shares Video for Frank Wilson Cover Watch Pitchfork Retrieved September 30 2022 Kenneally Cerys September 29 2022 Bruce Springsteen announces new album with cover of Frank Wilson s Do I Love You Indeed I Do The Line of Best Fit Retrieved September 30 2022 a b Richards Will September 28 2022 Bruce Springsteen teases release of new music tomorrow NME Retrieved September 30 2022 a b Springsteen takes on Temptations Supremes Four Tops The Washington Post September 29 2022 Retrieved September 30 2022 Kaufman Gil September 29 2022 Bruce Springsteen Announces Only the Strong Survive R amp B Covers Album Billboard Retrieved September 30 2022 Jordan Chris November 11 2022 Springsteen releases new Only The Strong Survive video for Turn Back the Hands of Time Asbury Park Press Retrieved November 11 2022 via Yahoo Only the Strong Survive by Bruce Springsteen Reviews AnyDecentMusic Retrieved November 22 2022 a b Only the Strong Survive by Bruce Springsteen Reviews and Tracks Metacritic Retrieved November 16 2022 a b Erlewine Stephen Thomas Bruce Springsteen Only the Strong Survive Album Reviews Songs amp More AllMusic Retrieved November 10 2022 a b Harrison Emma November 8 2022 Bruce Springsteen Only The Strong Survive Reviews Clash Retrieved November 10 2022 Roberts Chris November 11 2022 Bruce Springsteen Only the Strong Survive album review Classic Rock Retrieved November 25 2022 Empire Kitty November 12 2022 Bruce Springsteen Only the Strong Survive review the Boss plays it safe The Guardian Retrieved November 13 2022 a b Murphy John November 8 2022 Bruce Springsteen Only The Strong Survive Covers Vol 1 musicOMH Retrieved November 10 2022 Campbell Erica November 9 2022 Bruce Springsteen Only The Strong Survive review a joyful ode to the greatest soul songs NME Retrieved November 10 2022 Danton Eric R November 14 2022 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