High Hopes

album by Springsteen

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The album High Hopes by Bruce Springsteen, released in 2014, is a collection that includes previously unreleased material from earlier in his career, as well as cover songs. It also features re-recorded versions of some of his well-known compositions, such as "The Ghost of Tom Joad" and "American Skin (41 Shots)." The album showcases the distinctive guitar work of Tom Morello, who collaborated with Springsteen during a tour in Australia. Additionally, High Hopes includes contributions from musicians who passed away before its release, such as Danny Federici and Clarence Clemons, with their performances recorded for songs originally intended for earlier albums.1

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