Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes - Hearts of Stone

[rob70042]

seen southside johnny many times great band

[stardustsparkle4]

Amazing song </3

[tsporr93]

@TinaDVR Bruce was never a member of the Asbury Jukes, he donated songs to some of their albums and guest appeared at some of their concerts, but he was never at any time a member. Bruce, Stevie, and Johnny were in several bands together in the very early 70's like the Blackberry Booze Band and the Bruce Springsteen Band, but he was never a Juke. The Jukes only released their first album in 1976, three years after Springsteen's first solo album and a year into the Born to Run tour.

[RudyCasordapek]

@tsporr93 Steve VanZandt was a member of The Jukes before joining The ESB in 1975. But, you're right..Bruce never was.

[harmonyhead]

This is absolutely the same backing track as Springsteen's version. No sax, but lead guitar instead. Drums, bass, rhythm guitars, piano and organ are E Street band tracks. Fantastic vocal though. I love the Bruce & Miami Steve vocals though..

[boopster1000]

THE BEST

[888888monstar]

such a great song

[NDClevenger]

murder by numbers/murder inc.

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[TinaDVR]

don't any of you remember that Bruce was part of the Jukes way back when?

[gijssmoes]

could you put the whole album up?

[stobo1212]

oh my god i must have watched this a million times it was my late brothers favourite record been to see southside loads of times with him, miss him so much! Love you bobby xxxxxxx

[PANDOSING]

Early sixties "Soul" sound. Reminds me of the days when a group of neigborhood crooners would sing late at night at the corner. Man! What a song. What an album. One of my all time favorites. I like his follow up to this album also. I've got this and the follow up on vinyl. Can't find either one on CD

[darvon63]

reminds me of that movie. Too stoned to remember. good music when you are coming down.

I love you.

[darvon63]

who the fuck is johnny?

[grant4791]

@darvon63

Springsteen thought Southside had one of the best deliveries and voices around. So just because you dont know who he is, proves you should not be listening to it. Go listen to Bon Jovi

[fugitive1201]

@grant4791 hey now, nothing wrong with Bon Jovi.

[matrixmortalk12]

Bruce's version is better (L)

[grant4791]

@matrixmortalk12

Springsteen gave him the rights to this song to him, cause he thought Southside could sing it better. I love Springsteen and have seen him live 7 times, but Southside is equally amazing in concert

[matrixmortalk12]

@grant4791 bruce didn't give them the song because he thought they could sing it better, he just did it because they're friends and because he had enough good songs and the asbury jukes aren't able to write a succesful song.

[RudyCasordapek]

@matrixmortalk12 If you listen to Bruce's version, it's different, but no better or worse. I would say Johnny's is at a slightly slower tempo. However, both are done beautifully.

[justawaiterminute]

@grant4791 I am a giant Springsteen fan... and I have seen Southside twice.. in small venues ( of course) and he puts on a terrific show.. its amazing how many mediecre bands make it big.. and Johnny Lyon still is mostly unknown... a fucking shame... but I am sure that musicians that are in the know and love east coast jersey soul rock appreciate this man and his bands talent....

[androydnyc]

more of the good old stuff carrying me to moments when everything was possible.

[2098162]

"And You Cry Cuz.."

[BigM1703]

Best album ever.

[mdiprimo1956]

I love the Jukes and always have. Johnny Rocks

[KMcGrath61]

The best version of this song I have ever heard.

I remember seeing SSJ & the AJ at the Stone Balloon!

[BigShotTony]

Most of the songs Springsteen wrote that other artists made popular were done better by him - "Fire," "Because the Night," and "Pink Cadillac" just don't work as well with anyone but The Boss.

But Southside owns this one. Just a haunting, beautiful performance.

[1tabt]

My favorite song from one of the kick ass best albums ever recorded. I saw Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes at the Warfield in S.F. Waited all night for this song, but they didn't play it. They were great, though, and I still love them.

Thanks so much for sharing this.

[bwfi123]

@1tabt hey this song reminds me of my girl friends @ Florida College in 1975..... she's now a grandmother..... Wow! Sonya hope your enjoying your life! You desirve it babe!!!!

[timbomahoney]

this is my favorite song of all time thanks johnny and the jukes

[mddalefan]

Man, would I love to see a concert wiith Southside Johnny and The Asbury Jukes and Johnny's Dance Band on the same bill.

[BigM1703]

Time to dust down my old copies of Southside on vinyl. Thanks for the reminder of a wonderful song and one off the all time great LPs.

[ChimcharEvolved]

This is as good of a song as any ever sung. Southside is cool and even cooler for not making it to the big big time - lucky for us who like real honest music!!!! Too much fame sometimes ruins the best.

[RudyCasordapek]

He made the big time; in a way. Locally, at least, he has the credibility of Springsteen. And, Bruce wrote this for him.

I guess he just doesn't have Bruce's money.

But, who cares?

[cullengal102]

love this song...its one of southsides best...

[Charliepicklen]

What a voice SSJ you send shivers up my spine!

[164645]

it`s godd, but i find the original is the better version.

[6216anita]

This beautiful song reminds me of my youth and a lovely guy named Ben - perfect...

[mimi2957]

My sister's turning 50 Tuesday so I'm making her a playlist of stuff from our youth that you don't hear all the time, from NJ and Philly. She's still in Jersey, I'm in Florida - I think it's so cool this came via the Netherlands (you know, Holland, where the Dutch live). Thanks Barry.

[plattform5163]

Thanks for sharing a great song!

[Goodguy628]

GREAT AUDIO.

Now this what the others shoudl strive for.

[LOBONLA]

The best blue eyed soul singer I've ever heard.  Thanks

[cantonadenmark]

Thank you Bruce the Boss for giving away this classic to the best white singer ever.....

[lawofficers]

I like this song. This is one of the best sang by Southside Johnny. This is will be one of the songs I'll have played at my wedding reception when I get married.

[magnusdering]

One of the best ballads by springsteen but here miles better...enjoy

[stayshoobie]

Another great song sung by Johnny Lyons.Way to go Southside.Thank you barry for sharing.