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Bruce Springsteen's 'Working on a Dream'

By Michael Petitti
Tucson Weekly | February 20, 2009
Springsteen accurately captures the catchy simplicity of '60s pop on his latest record.
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Tags: Bruce Springsteen, pop music, Working on a Dream

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