The new edition of Nebraska reveals the mythic origin story of Springsteen's bleak masterpiece, including the fabled 'Electric Nebraska' sessions.
When the legend becomes fact, print the legend.
As a fan of John Ford, Bruce Springsteen is familiar with this line from The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance, which comments on the malleability of truth and American history. This is equally relevant to Springsteen and the intrigue surrounding the genesis of Nebraska and its successor Born In The USA.
For 40 years, fans have obsessed over the demos that became Nebraska and the possibility that Springsteen failed to better them with his band.
Author's summary: Springsteen's Nebraska reveals its mythic origin story.