Bruce Springsteen - Out in the Street Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What album is 'Out in the Street' from?

   'Out in the Street' is from Bruce Springsteen's 1980 album 'The River.' The song was recorded between March and May 1980 at The Power Station in New York.

2. What themes does 'Out in the Street' cover?

   'Out in the Street' evokes both fun pop party themes and darker, disillusioned working-class themes. The song captures a sense of community and freedom, particularly when the protagonist leaves work and walks 'out in the street.'

3. Who are the key musicians featured in 'Out in the Street'?

   The song features Roy Bittan on piano and a saxophone solo by Clarence Clemons. The final coda includes weaving vocals by Bruce Springsteen, Roy Bittan, and Steven Van Zandt.

4. Was 'Out in the Street' often performed live?

   Yes, 'Out in the Street' has become a live favorite for E Street Band concerts. It was notably performed at length during the 1999–2000 Reunion Tour, as captured on the Live in New York City album and video. The song's vocal weaving has also been a consistent feature in live performances.

5. Did 'Out in the Street' appear in any notable media outside of concerts?

   Yes, CBS soap opera 'Guiding Light' featured the song in a video covered by the character Brandon/Lujack Luvonaczek Spaulding, played by actor Vincent Michael Irizarry. It aired in the spring of 1985 as part of a storyline.

6. How do the vocal arrangements differ in live performances of 'Out in the Street'?

   During the River Tour, the vocal weaving was similar to the record. On the Born in the U.S.A. Tour, Patti Scialfa and Nils Lofgren covered the vocals in Steven Van Zandt's absence. By the Reunion Tour, the vocal weaving involved Springsteen, Van Zandt, Scialfa, Lofgren, and Clemons, with audience participation.