Bruce Springsteen has launched “Nightshift”, a canopy of the Commodores unique, lifted from the singer’s forthcoming album.
“Nightshift” first appeared on the tracklist of Commodores’ titular 1985 album, and was written as a tribute to Marvin Gaye and Jackie Wilson (each of whom died the 12 months prior). For his half, Springsteen stays true to the unique, carrying the soulful tune atop a supporting band of brass, strings and backing vocalists.
The observe is accompanied by a music video directed by longtime Springsteen collaborator Thom Zimny. The director beforehand helmed visuals for the tracks “We Take Care Of Our Personal” and “Radio Nowhere”, and this time locations Springsteen centre-stage. The singer performs beneath the glow of a highlight, interspersed with clips of interpretive dancers. Watch that under.
“Nightshift” marks the most recent preview of Solely The Sturdy Survive, Springsteen’s upcoming album of soul covers. Final month, the singer shared his model of Frank Wilson’s “Do I Love You (Certainly I Do)”, which was first launched in 1965. Alongside Wilson, Solely the Sturdy Survive may also embody songs popularised by the likes of Jackie Shane, Jimmy Ruffin and the Walker Brothers. The album is ready for launch on November 11.
Final month, Springsteen launched a fortieth anniversary vinyl reissue Nebraska, an album first recorded by the singer in 1982. Elsewhere, Springsteen this 12 months carried out alongside each The Killers and Bleachers, forming the particular visitor for every acts’ respective excursions.
Subsequent 12 months, Springsteen will embark on a world tour along with his E-Avenue Band, marking their first tour as a reunited group since 2017. The tour was introduced in Might, and can start on its US leg in February earlier than taking to Europe.
Solely The Sturdy Survive will function a follow-up to Springsteen’s 2020 album, Letter to You.
