None But The Brave

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Disc 3 (bonus) track 5 of The Essential Bruce Springsteen, 2003.

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The Essential Bruce Springsteen (2003)
- Bruce Springsteen: vocals, guitar
- Roy Bittan: piano
- Clarence Clemons: saxophone, percussion, backing vocals
- Danny Federici: organ, glockenspiel
- Garry Tallent: bass
- Steven Van Zandt: guitar, backing vocals
- Max Weinberg: drums

^{Performed live 9 times.}

2017-02-18 Hope Estate, Hunter Valley, New South Wales, Australia
2016-08-28 United Center, Chicago, IL
2016-07-31 Letzigrund, Zurich, Switzerland
2012-09-07 Wrigley Field, Chicago, IL
2008-06-25 Stadio Giuseppe Meazza, Milan, Italy
2008-03-31 GM Place, Vancouver, BC
2003-12-08 Convention Hall, Asbury Park, NJ
2003-12-07 Convention Hall, Asbury Park, NJ
2003-12-05 Convention Hall, Asbury Park, NJ

^{Performances broken down by tour (not including rehearsals and snippet performances)}

Performed at 0 show(s) of

130 on the 2023-25 International Tour.

Performed at 0 show(s) of

266 on the Springsteen On Broadway run.

Performed at 1 show(s) of

14 on the Summer '17 Tour.

Performed at 2 show(s) of

75 on the The River Tour 2016.

Performed at 0 show(s) of

33 on the High Hopes Tour.

Performed at 1 show(s) of

133 on the Wrecking Ball Tour.

Performed at 0 show(s) of

83 on the Working On A Dream Tour.

Performed at 2 show(s) of

99 on the Magic Tour.

Performed at 3 known other show(s), plus

0 public tour rehearsal(s).

Released on The Essential (2003).

Live versions are available on the following 3 official live downloads:

2017-02-18 Hope Estate, Hunter Valley, New South Wales, Australia
2016-08-28 United Center, Chicago, IL
2016-07-31 Letzigrund, Zurich, Switzerland

One of these recordings is also available on the playlist The Live Series: Songs From Around The World, Vol.2 (2024).

NONE BUT THE BRAVE - V1a	5:24	BUERM / UH / MAT / MILM / RTT
NONE BUT THE BRAVE - V1b	5:12	SO / GT
NONE BUT THE BRAVE - V2	5:29	ESSENTIAL: BONUS

Note: "None But The Brave" was cut on June 6, 1983 at The Hit Factory, with follow-up sessions on June 13 and 27. V1a and V1b appear to be almost finished recordings with double-track vocals. They are said to be different mixes but are very similar, and any differences may be down to tape speed and recording source. V2 was a fresh vocal on June 27, and Miami Steve Van Zandt cutting loose on guitar that was probably added as a subsequent overdub. The lyrics are the same as V1a/b, aside from a small change in the third verse, replacing 'Something that ain't there no more' with 'Just waitin' to see you come walkin' through that door'. This alternate take was released on the bonus third CD of The Essential Bruce Springsteen in November 2003, and then played live for the first time at the 2003 Christmas shows in Asbury Park the following month.

^{Studio Sessions: Born In The U.S.A.}

None But The Brave

Tonight down on Union Street
I'm thinkin' back baby to you and me
The way you used to be
And your words come back to me
From passing cars, their voices sing out
In empty bars where guitars ring out
We'd walk in, talk about
Who'd be the lucky ones to get out

You said
None baby but the brave
No one baby but the brave
Those strong enough to save
Something from what they gave

None baby but the brave
No one baby but the brave

In dreams these nights I see you my friend
The way you looked back then
Ah, on a night like this
I know that girl no longer exists
Except for a moment in some stranger's eyes
Or the nameless girls in cars rushin' by
That's where I find you tonight
And in my heart you still survive

None baby but the brave
No one baby but the brave

Who's strong enough to save
Something from the love they gave

None baby but the brave
No one baby but the brave

Now tonight once more
I search every face on that crowded floor
Looking for, I don't know what for
Just waitin' to see you come walkin' through that door
There's a girl standin' by the band
She reminds me of you and I asked her to dance
As the drummer counts away
I take her hand, we move away

And tonight now I see old friends
Caught in a game they've got no chance to win
Gettin' beat and then playin' again
'Till their strength gives out or their heart gives in
Now who's the man who thinks he can decide
Whose dreams will live and whose shall be pushed aside
Has he ever walked down these streets at night
And looked into the eyes of

None baby but the brave
No one baby but the brave
None baby but the brave
No one baby but the brave
None baby but the brave
No one baby, no one but the brave

^{Visit SpringsteenLyrics.com for other versions of this song.}