Note: Written by Lamont Dozier, Brian Holland, and Eddie Holland, and originally recorded by the Four Tops.
Note: Written and originally recorded by William Bell.
Note: Written and first recorded by Frank Wilson. Springsteen's version includes a sample of Wilson's original Motown recording. Initially just one of a group of covers of various genres, it was this song that sparked the concept of Only The Strong Survive as a soul record, kicking off the recording of the rest of the album's songs.
Note: Written by Ahmet Ertegün and Betty Nelson, and originally recorded by Ben E. King. Springsteen covers Aretha Franklin's arrangement.
Note: Written by Jerry Butler, Kenny Gamble, and Leon Huff, and originally recorded by Butler.
Note: Written by William Bell and Booker T. Jones, and originally recorded by Bell. Soul legend Sam Moore contributes harmony vocals to Springsteen's version.
Note: Written by Rodger Penzabene, Barrett Strong, and Norman Whitfield, and originally recorded by The Temptations.
Note: Written by Franne Golde, Dennis Lambert, and Walter Orange, and originally recorded by The Commodores. Briefly considered as the album title track before Bruce settled on Only The Strong Survive.
Note: Written by Jerry Butler, Kenny Gamble, and Leon Huff, and originally recorded by Butler. This song was recorded late in the process of making the album—only after realizing it would provide an ideal title for the record did Springsteen cut his version.
Note: Written by Jackey Beavers, Johnny Bristol, and Harvey Fuqua, and originally recorded by Johnny & Jackey. Springsteen covers the Diana Ross & The Supremes arrangement.
Note: Written by Jonathan Kaye Barnett, and originally recorded by Dobie Gray. Soul legend Sam Moore contributes harmony vocals to Springsteen's version. Originally conceived as the title track to Only The Strong Survive.
Note: Written by Bob Crewe and Bob Gaudio, and originally recorded by Frankie Valli—Springsteen covers the Walker Brothers' arrangement.
Note: Written by Jack Daniels and Bonnie Thompson, and originally recorded by Tyrone Davis. Springsteen's version includes samples from Davis's original recording.
Note: Written by James Dean, Paul Riser, and William Weatherspoon, and originally recorded by Jimmy Ruffin.
Note: Written by Marc Blatte and Larry Gottlieb, and originally recorded by the Four Tops.
