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A music video for the song was first teased on [[Facebook]] and [[Twitter]] on May 24, 2012 and released the following day on May 25, 2012. The music video features the lyrics being written down on paper in sync with the song, interchanging this with a series of urban and suburban imagery. |
A music video for the song was first teased on [[Facebook]] and [[Twitter]] on May 24, 2012 and released the following day on May 25, 2012. The music video features the lyrics being written down on paper in sync with the song, interchanging this with a series of urban and suburban imagery. |
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The [[Rolling Stone Magazine|Rolling Stone]]'s named the song the 7th best song of 2012.<ref>http://www.rollingstone.com/music/lists/50-best-songs-of-2012-20121205/bruce-springsteen-rocky-ground-19691231</ref>. |
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==Lyrics and music== |
==Lyrics and music== |
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"Rocky Ground" is a song written and recorded by American musician Bruce Springsteen. It is the second single from his album Wrecking Ball and was released exclusively in select stores as a limited-edition 7-inch 45-rpm vinyl single as a part of Record Store Day on April 21, 2012.[1][2][3][4]
The song made its live debut on March 9, 2012, during Springsteen and the E Street Band's performance at the Apollo Theatre.
A music video for the song was first teased on Facebook and Twitter on May 24, 2012 and released the following day on May 25, 2012. The music video features the lyrics being written down on paper in sync with the song, interchanging this with a series of urban and suburban imagery.
The Rolling Stone's named the song the 7th best song of 2012.[5].
Lyrics and music
The song is heavy with a religious theme and features a gospel choir backing Springsteen. Singer Michelle Moore provides backing vocals along with rapping, a first for a Springsteen album. Springsteen has stated he originally attempted to do the rapping himself but was not satisfied with the sound.[citation needed]
"Rocky Ground" contains excerpts of "I'm a Soldier in the Army of the Lord", a traditional gospel song performed by Congregation of the Church of God in Christ and recorded by Alan Lomax in 1942.[citation needed]
Track listing
- "Rocky Ground: 4:40
- "The Promise (Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band live from the Carousel, Asbury Park)": 5:59[6]
Personnel
- Bruce Springsteen – lead vocal, guitars, percussion & loops
- Ron Aniello – drums & loops
- Art Baron – euphonium & tuba
- Clark Gayton – trombone
- Charlie Giordano – piano & organ
- Stan Harrison – clarinet, alto saxophone & tenor saxophone
- Dan Levine – alto horn & euphonium
- Ed Manion – tenor saxophone & baritone saxophone
- Michelle Moore – backing vocals & rapping
- Curt Ramm – trumpet & cornet
- Patti Scialfa – backing vocals
- Victorious Gospel Choir – backing vocals
References
- ^ http://backstreets.com/news.html
- ^ http://www.recordstoreday.com/Home
- ^ https://germantramps.wordpress.com/2012/03/06/rocky-ground-single-fur-record-store-day/
- ^ http://www.recordstoredaygermany.de/
- ^ http://www.rollingstone.com/music/lists/50-best-songs-of-2012-20121205/bruce-springsteen-rocky-ground-19691231
- ^ http://www.45cat.com/record/88691967047
