Austin based artist Nanci Griffith says Bruce Springsteen's "Tunnel of Love" helped her recover from a broken relationship. Read the full description.
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Broadcast History
Airs locally on WXPN-FM in September and October, and will air nationally on NPR's World Cafe in October.
Timing and Cues
3:22
begins with talk "my name is Nanci Caroline Griffith" with music sneaking in after first word or two. Ends with music.
Musical Works
Bruce Springsteen, Tunnel of Love (1987, Columbia)
One Step Back
Two Faces
Tunnel of Love
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Thomas Marzahl
Posted on July 19, 2006 at 10:51 AM | Permalink
Review of Musicians on the Record: Nanci Griffith
As a big fan of Nanci Griffith and Bruce Springsteen, I was intrigued on having a folk singer reflect on an album I've often thought of as one of Springsteen's worst.
The clincher in this piece comes right at the end - it's one of those a-ha moments in an interview where I imagine the producer/reporter just heaving a sigh of relief, and knowing they had the red ribbon to tie up the piece with. Excellent use of sound - the songs fit well with the piece.
What I like is the understated tone of this piece - and yet, there's a surprising depth to a story that is 3:20 long. It covers a lot of ground - and it makes me hungry to listen to more Musicians on the Record.