The Ties That Bind - Studio Sessions - Modern Elements

Modern Elements

Modern Elements

This section was created to describe archived tracks with modern overdubs such as vocals and strings. The chart only concerns material released on compilations like The Promise, The Ties That Bind (The River Collection), Tracks, The Essential, Greatest Hits, etc. Many songs included on these collections may not have been completed to Springsteen's satisfaction during their respective recording sessions, so require modern additions. Unfortunately, the work undertaken on these tracks is not described in liner notes, so we try to get the information for our readers.

Though this information has been researched and reviewed for accuracy, there may remain elements of subjectivity or opinion. Please don't hesitate to inform us, so we can make this as factual as possible.

  • Unless specified otherwise, all 1979–80 dates refer to recordings made at Power Station Studios, New York City, NY.
  • The date '2015' refers to recordings made during 2015 at Stone Hill Studio, Colts Neck, NJ.
# Song Title Modern Element(s) Recording Date / Location
1. MEET ME IN THE CITY June 14, 1979
4. THE TIME THAT NEVER WAS background vocals and instruments, doubtful June 27, 1979 + March 16, 1980 + 2015
5. NIGHT FIRE modern lead vocals June 13, 1979 + 2015
6. WHITETOWN modern lead vocals March 16, 1980 + 2015
8. PARTY LIGHTS October 8, 1979
9. PARADISE BY THE "C" edited 2015 live or rehearsal 1978
10. STRAY BULLET vintage vocals, modern elements Feb 24 + March 9, 1980 + 2015
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