Stray Bullet By the Boss

[theriver55]

Anyone who likes Springsteen music ever hear this song? It's from the outtakes.

STRAY BULLET

In the tall grass we held hands
Down by the river we made plans
Of what would and would not be
It was impossible to see
Their black boots shone in the sun
They were waiting on the Annandale
Train when my baby come
Little girl with the long black hair
Do you know what lies ’neath the
Long coats that they wear
Once I swore you’d ride with me
(To some far and distant shore)
Down where this river meets the sea
(I’ll make you mine forevermore)
Over these dark hills I walk along
(Just to hold you in my arms)
To lie with you on a bed of stone
River blood red with the years
You can flood this valley
With a thousand tears
Wash away all that’s been found
But you’ll never wash away the sound
Of the stray bullet that shot my baby down
Of the stray bullet that shot my baby down
Of the stray bullet that shot my baby down
Of the stray bullet that shot my baby down

 

[jjgold]

Nope, I would never listen to that overrated clown

 

[theriver55]

Nope, I would never listen to that overrated clown

The Boss is a poet you don't know it. LOL.

 

[jjgold]

He had a few good songs .....more of a Northeast singer

 

[theriver55]

He had a few good songs .....more of a Northeast singer

OK Gold. Maybe you don't like his politics. Lynyrd Skynyrd is a great band but I don't ride around with a confederate flag hanging from my vehicle. I listen to the music and not worry about the BS. Yeah the Boss is from NJ but his appeal is worldwide. THX for checking in.

 

[BobbyFK]

Outtakes? I never knew that!

 

[theriver55]

Outtakes? I never knew that!

the River outtakes. Take a look on YT if interested.

 

[BobbyFK]

the River outtakes. Take a look on YT if interested.

That I will! I enjoy his music, but never heard he had any outtakes. Thanks!

 

[harpo]

He EXPLOITS AMERICA & HATES AMERICA. IT should move to iran

 

[theriver55]

^^

 

[theriver55]

That I will! I enjoy his music, but never heard he had any outtakes. Thanks!

Good deal Bobby. Also check out the live series on YT. Great material.

 

[BobbyFK]

Good deal Bobby. Also check out the live series on YT. Great material.

Like his live concerts?

 

[theriver55]

Like his live concerts?

yeah live performances form around the USA and the world. Punch in Springsteen Live Series on YT.

 

[theriver55]

One more thing the live series is just the music no performances you can watch. If you want to see the Boss perform live in a great show check out the Barcelona shows. Top of his game imo.

 

[maltedhopsfrenzy]

Anyone who likes Springsteen music ever hear this song? It's from the outtakes.

STRAY BULLET

In the tall grass we held hands
Down by the river we made plans
Of what would and would not be
It was impossible to see
Their black boots shone in the sun
They were waiting on the Annandale
Train when my baby come
Little girl with the long black hair
Do you know what lies ’neath the
Long coats that they wear
Once I swore you’d ride with me
(To some far and distant shore)
Down where this river meets the sea
(I’ll make you mine forevermore)
Over these dark hills I walk along
(Just to hold you in my arms)
To lie with you on a bed of stone
River blood red with the years
You can flood this valley
With a thousand tears
Wash away all that’s been found
But you’ll never wash away the sound
Of the stray bullet that shot my baby down
Of the stray bullet that shot my baby down
Of the stray bullet that shot my baby down
Of the stray bullet that shot my baby down

Post in thread 'Give me a break with this Springsteen movie'

Oct 2, 2025

Below average musician if you know you know.

I’ve said it before here - when I hear that fake 80’s keyboard start up for “Born In The U.S.A.”, I immediately run to switch the station. His “Santa Claus Is Coming To Town” is insufferable and ruins the holidays for me. Any half-drunk fat loser can ‘karaoke’ “Glory Days” as well, if not better than “The Boss”, “Born To Run” might very well be THE WORST American rock song ever written…..

He can’t sing, his ‘melodies’ are basic and child-like, his songs & New Jersey ‘fans’ are annoying, and who would want to go see him live and sit...

• maltedhopsfrenzy

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Sorry, no offense, but I stand by my words, but I will give you “Rosalita”. It’s very “Billy Joel-esque”, and it’s one of the few Springsteen songs I don’t immediately turn off.

And politics aside, even the most rabid of Springsteen fans has to admit that this thing is just pure dog$#!T…..

 

[theriver55]

^^

OK Malted each to his own. No worries. Not everyone will favor his craft. Yeah not a big fan of the Streets of Minny. Quite a few songs by Him I don't like but he has a catalog of songs I do favor.

 

[JDS]

Anyone who likes Springsteen music ever hear this song? It's from the outtakes.

STRAY BULLET

In the tall grass we held hands
Down by the river we made plans
Of what would and would not be
It was impossible to see
Their black boots shone in the sun
They were waiting on the Annandale
Train when my baby come
Little girl with the long black hair
Do you know what lies ’neath the
Long coats that they wear
Once I swore you’d ride with me
(To some far and distant shore)
Down where this river meets the sea
(I’ll make you mine forevermore)
Over these dark hills I walk along
(Just to hold you in my arms)
To lie with you on a bed of stone
River blood red with the years
You can flood this valley
With a thousand tears
Wash away all that’s been found
But you’ll never wash away the sound
Of the stray bullet that shot my baby down
Of the stray bullet that shot my baby down
Of the stray bullet that shot my baby down
Of the stray bullet that shot my baby down

I’ll have to check that song out I do like a handful of songs of his. I’ll listen & give it an honest rating not familiar with it.

 

[theriver55]

^^

OK JDS sounds good. love the ending of the song haunting in a way. Not for everyone.

 

[JDS]

^^

OK JDS sounds good. love the ending of the song haunting in a way. Not for everyone.

You created a very controversial thread here not by your own mistake. You just love the music, not the politics involved kudos to you my friend

 

[theriver55]

The River song is the inspiration for my handle. ever hear that song? F the politics of it all. I don't agree with all the Boss politics nor do I favor all of Lynyrd Skynyrd's I listen for the music. Is what the F it is.