Back in 1982 the original intention was to record Nebraska with the full E Street band, but in the end Springsteen reverted to his simple demos that he felt better conveyed the spirit of the album. These versions have finally been released, in an Expanded edition that also includes other tracks from the time such as early versions of “Born in the USA”.
Various E-Street band members have given contradictory memories of the tapes, and earlier this year Springsteen himself denied their existence in an interview. In a short space of time this was corrected and now, only months after the stupendous Tracks II was released we have this fascinating alternate take on a great album.
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