Studio Album · No. 18
High Hopes Songwriting Credits by Bruce Springsteen
Produced by Ron Aniello, Brendan O'Brien, Bruce Springsteen · Engineered by Nick DiDia, Ross Hogarth, Toby Scott
Holds writing credit on 9 of 12 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 9 / 12 documented
Scored across the 12 tracks with documented writers, by whether Bruce Springsteen carries a lyricist or composer credit.
Share of the 12 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
By the Numbers
High Hopes was Bruce Springsteen's first studio album built entirely from covers, outtakes, and re-recordings rather than new material written for one project. Springsteen wrote the bulk of the songs, including "American Skin (41 Shots)," "The Wall," and "Harry's Place," most of them outtakes from earlier sessions stretching back to The Rising and Wrecking Ball. Three tracks are covers: the title song by Tim Scott McConnell of the Havalinas, "Just Like Fire Would" by Australian punk band The Saints, and a reimagined "Dream Baby Dream" by Suicide. Guitarist Tom Morello, who filled in for Steven Van Zandt on the Australian leg of the Wrecking Ball Tour, played a central role, suggesting songs and adding lead guitar across the record, including a new take on "The Ghost of Tom Joad."
High Hopes is Bruce Springsteen's eighteenth studio album, released on January 14, 2014. Co-produced by Ron Aniello, Brendan O'Brien, and Springsteen, it is a collection of reworked outtakes, live staples, and three covers. The album features guitarist Tom Morello as a guest performer throughout. Covers include 'High Hopes' (Tim Scott McConnell), 'Just Like Fire Would' (Chris Bailey), and 'Dream Baby Dream' (Martin Rev & Alan Vega). 'The Wall' was co-developed with Joe Grushecky.
Track Listing & Credits 12 tracks
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
High Hopes
#15
|
Tim Scott McConnell | Tim Scott McConnell | Ron AnielloBruce Springsteen | Bruce Springsteen (Lead Vocals) |
| 2 |
Harry's Place
|
Bruce Springsteen | Bruce Springsteen | Brendan O'Brien | Bruce Springsteen (Lead Vocals) |
| 3 |
American Skin (41 Shots)
|
Bruce Springsteen | Bruce Springsteen | Ron AnielloBruce Springsteen | Bruce Springsteen (Lead Vocals) |
| 4 |
Just Like Fire Would
|
Chris Bailey | Chris Bailey | Ron AnielloBruce Springsteen | Bruce Springsteen (Lead Vocals) |
| 5 |
Down in the Hole
|
Bruce Springsteen | Bruce Springsteen | Brendan O'Brien | Bruce Springsteen (Lead Vocals) |
| 6 |
Heaven's Wall
|
Bruce Springsteen | Bruce Springsteen | Ron AnielloBruce SpringsteenBrendan O'Brien | Bruce Springsteen (Lead Vocals) |
| 7 |
Frankie Fell in Love
|
Bruce Springsteen | Bruce Springsteen | Ron AnielloBruce Springsteen | Bruce Springsteen (Lead Vocals) |
| 8 |
This Is Your Sword
|
Bruce Springsteen | Bruce Springsteen | Ron AnielloBruce Springsteen | Bruce Springsteen (Lead Vocals) |
| 9 |
Hunter of Invisible Game
|
Bruce Springsteen | Bruce Springsteen | Brendan O'Brien | Bruce Springsteen (Lead Vocals) |
| 10 |
The Ghost of Tom Joad
|
Bruce Springsteen | Bruce Springsteen | Ron AnielloBruce Springsteen | Bruce Springsteen (Lead Vocals) |
| 11 |
The Wall
|
Bruce SpringsteenJoe Grushecky | Bruce SpringsteenJoe Grushecky | Ron AnielloBruce Springsteen | Bruce Springsteen (Lead Vocals) |
| 12 |
Dream Baby Dream
|
Martin RevAlan Vega | Martin RevAlan Vega | Ron AnielloBruce Springsteen | Bruce Springsteen (Lead Vocals) |