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Bruce Springsteen — If I Should Fall Behind (Live)
Album: Streets of Philadelphia
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Released: 1994
Length: 4:40
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We said we'd walk together, baby, come what may
That come the twilight should we lose our way
If as we're walking a hand should slip free
I'll wait for you, should I fall behind, wait for me

We swore we'd travel, darling, side by side
We'd help each other stay in stride
But each lover's steps fall so differently
But I'll wait for you, and if I should fall behind, wait for me

Now everyone dreams of love lasting and true
Oh, but you and I know what this world can do
So let's make our steps clear that the other may see
And I'll wait for you, and if I should fall behind, wait for me

Now there's a beautiful river in the valley ahead
There 'neath the oak's bough soon we will be wed
Should we lose each other in the shadow of the evening trees
I'll wait for you, should I fall behind, wait for me

Darling, I'll wait for you, should I fall behind, wait for me
Yeah, I'll wait for you, should I fall behind, wait for me
I'll wait for you, should I fall behind, wait for me
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 parrothead wrote:

Another good of example of a guy that can't sing worth a damn that has made a damn good living as a singer.He is a good song writer however,but with that said I still don't own any of his CD's.My favorite song of his is Santa's coming to Town.Go figure..




CDs doesn't have an apostrophe. Go figure.
Posted 2 years ago by msbolton    [ Reply ]
Wow! I have not heard this since high school. Thanks RP
Posted 2 years ago by HonduranRed    [ Reply ]
 This man has an ear to the ground and a head in the stars. Brilliant.
Posted 3 years ago by flatop    [ Reply ]
 RobK wrote:
TKTuttle wrote: icatapult wrote: Wow, you guys are two peas in a pod. Or is that your brains I'm thinking of? Ouch


Why do y'all have to be so rude? If you don't like it fair enough, move on.
Posted 3 years ago by MollyLolly    [ Reply ]
I'm sure I'll lose my hipster cred card for this, but Faith Hill does the definitive version of this song, IMO
Posted 3 years ago by DoctorHooey    [ Reply ]
You just ruined a whole "sound" by putting Bruce in this...but then this last set has been surprisingly choppy for RP Bruce Springsteen - If I Should Fall Behind (Live) Koop - Koop Island Blues (w/ Ane Brun) Gomez - Rex Kramer Grateful Dead - Casey Jones The Proclaimers - I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles) The Pogues - I'm a Man You Don't Meet Every Day The Church - Reptile
Posted 18 years ago by Shesdifferent    [ Reply ]
Lost touch with Bruce after The River. Love his recent, roots, stuff - the Boss, as I remember, and now all growed up. This song from '92? '94? is surprisingly good, never heard it before, thanks Bill.
Posted 18 years ago by lmic    [ Reply ]
TKTuttle wrote:
He always sounds like he's straining to pass a big dump out of his arse.
icatapult wrote:
You're not kidding. Too much Bruce! He will always get a 1 from me!
Wow, you guys are two peas in a pod. Or is that your brains I'm thinking of? Ouch
Posted 18 years ago by RobK    [ Reply ]
q8kc wrote:
How can a Springsteen fan not have heard this track before ?
Hey, my first time today.... Go figure.
Posted 18 years ago by stevo_b    [ Reply ]
How can a Springsteen fan not have heard this track before ?
Posted 18 years ago by q8kc    [ Reply ]
Hadn't heard this one before - a fine, soulful tune and performance (but then I'm a Springsteen fan)
Posted 18 years ago by DoofusGeezer    [ Reply ]
icatapult wrote:
You're not kidding. Too much Bruce! He will always get a 1 from me!
Another open minded quote from you.
Posted 18 years ago by indypaul    [ Reply ]
Another good of example of a guy that can't sing worth a damn that has made a damn good living as a singer.He is a good song writer however,but with that said I still don't own any of his CD's.My favorite song of his is Santa's coming to Town.Go figure..
Posted 18 years ago by parrothead    [ Reply ]
There's a reason he's called "The Boss". It might be that his music is awesome.
Posted 18 years ago by chaderick    [ Reply ]
bruce has been relatively unlistenable since the river...and that freakin' twang he acquired over the past 10+ years is just soooooo annoying
Posted 18 years ago by Emwolb    [ Reply ]
still I don't know why when I think of Bruce I recall "I'm on fire".....
Posted 18 years ago by exciter76    [ Reply ]
TKTuttle wrote:
He always sounds like he's straining to pass a big dump out of his arse.
You're not kidding. Too much Bruce! He will always get a 1 from me!
Posted 18 years ago by icatapult    [ Reply ]
TKTuttle wrote:
He always sounds like he's straining to pass a big dump out of his arse.
No kidding. This is one of the least grating BS songs though. I give it a solid 3.
Posted 18 years ago by -relayer-    [ Reply ]
TKTuttle wrote:
He always sounds like he's straining to pass a big dump out of his arse.
He's straining to carry all his money around.
Posted 18 years ago by ScottFromWyoming    [ Reply ]
He always sounds like he's straining to pass a big dump out of his arse.
Posted 18 years ago by TKTuttle    [ Reply ]
rjs wrote:
Better wake up - the best music is passing you by.
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Posted 18 years ago by Mari    [ Reply ]
I was not a fan of Bruce until I saw him solo on the Devils and Dust tour. Wow. I saw Blues Traveler live for the first time last summer too, and I'm still not a fan of BT.
Posted 18 years ago by gride    [ Reply ]
Bizzarefall wrote:
I just dont like him, I have heard you are either a fan or your not...
that's probably true - I loved him right up until "Born in the USA" and that live box set but then he started to believe his own publicity and went right off. And I went right off him....
Posted 18 years ago by peter75    [ Reply ]
Linda Ronstadt does a gorgeous version of this song on We Ran. I think I actually prefer it to Bruce's.
Posted 18 years ago by formersnowbug    [ Reply ]
mikec wrote:
I agree... stops me in my tracks. Snoozing that is.
Me too. I never could appreciate Bruce Springsteen, although I'm sure I'm in the minority.
Posted 18 years ago by SCprof    [ Reply ]
I just dont like him, I have heard you are either a fan or your not...
Posted 18 years ago by Bizzarefall    [ Reply ]
Always nice to hear good music. Great..
Posted 18 years ago by Pantagruel    [ Reply ]
TJOpootertoot wrote:
This was my wedding song and it's just a damned fine, timeless love song. ... Maybe the best Bruce song most people ain't never heard.
Yes, my sister's wedding too. That was the first time I heard the song. Impressive. I'm glad it is the lineup!
Posted 18 years ago by bob789    [ Reply ]
mikec wrote:
I agree... stops me in my tracks. Snoozing that is.
Better wake up - the best music is passing you by.
Posted 18 years ago by rjs    [ Reply ]
I agree... stops me in my tracks. Snoozing that is.
Posted 18 years ago by mikec    [ Reply ]
Every now and then a song stops you in your tracks. Beautiful
Posted 19 years ago by JCEntMan    [ Reply ]
This was my wedding song and it's just a damned fine, timeless love song. On the E Street Band reunion tour he transformed into a sublime testament to friendship with pared down instrumentation and everyone taking a line or two, coming together in a gospel chorus at the end. Maybe the best Bruce song most people ain't never heard. TJ
Posted 19 years ago by TJOpootertoot    [ Reply ]
Jeffrey wrote:
I feel exactly the same way.
For us who stumble upon Americana gems, this rendition is worth our time and admiration. Love the message and interpretation.
Posted 19 years ago by Beastie    [ Reply ]
What the... ? Bruce sounds like Anthony Newley in this tune. Not good.
Posted 19 years ago by zipper    [ Reply ]
BKardon wrote:
Shame on me for not realizing this was not written by Faith Hill (don't ask). Not that I'm a fan of Bruce though.
I had to go check, too. Yes, Bruce wrote it all right, but I so love it when Faith sings it. Of course Faith can yank my heart right out of my chest when she sings most of her stuff (haven't listened to her latest, though) whereas Bruce just wants to make me yak and change the channel. Which proves, rather conclusively I dare say, that it takes a lot more than just song writing to make a song great. But thanks for the song Bruce. With all the covers that fly around here, I think Faith's rendition would be very well placed here. For some reason, though, I don't think that likely.
Posted 19 years ago by Mot    [ Reply ]
This is my upload. The track comes from Springsteen's 1992 MTV Unplugged video concert.
Posted 19 years ago by Red_Dawn    [ Reply ]
Shame on me for not realizing this was not written by Faith Hill (don't ask). Not that I'm a fan of Bruce though.
Posted 19 years ago by BKardon    [ Reply ]
dmax wrote:
I love Bruce, but this Woody-Guthrie-speech-impaired-Bruce really distracts me. It seems like such an affectation that I can't listen to him sing anymore and take him seriously. The original of this is quite wonderful, though.
I feel exactly the same way.
Posted 19 years ago by Jeffrey    [ Reply ]
He's not the boss of me. But this is a good song so far...
Posted 19 years ago by madtowner11    [ Reply ]