Studio Album · No. 9
Human Touch Songwriting Credits by Bruce Springsteen
Produced by Bruce Springsteen, Jon Landau, Chuck Plotkin, Roy Bittan · Engineered by Toby Scott, Bob Clearmountain, Bob Ludwig
Holds writing credit on 14 of 14 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 14 / 14 documented
Scored across the 14 tracks with documented writers, by whether Bruce Springsteen carries a lyricist or composer credit.
Share of the 14 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
By the Numbers
Awards & Recognition 1
Human Touch was the first album Bruce Springsteen made without the E Street Band, which he had disbanded in 1989. He built the record with session players including Randy Jackson on bass and Jeff Porcaro on drums, with longtime E Street keyboardist Roy Bittan the only holdover. Springsteen wrote nearly all of the material himself across a long stretch of sessions from 1989 to 1991. Columbia released it the same day as its companion album Lucky Town on March 27, 1992.
Human Touch is Bruce Springsteen's ninth studio album, released on March 27, 1992, simultaneously with Lucky Town. Produced by Springsteen, Jon Landau, Chuck Plotkin, and E Street Band keyboardist Roy Bittan, it features 14 tracks recorded over a lengthy period. Two tracks ('Roll of the Dice' and 'Real World') were co-written with Bittan. 'Cross My Heart' incorporates lyrics from a Sonny Boy Williamson blues number, and 'Pony Boy' is a traditional folk song arranged by Springsteen.
Track Listing & Credits 14 tracks
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Human Touch
#16
|
Bruce Springsteen | Bruce Springsteen | Bruce SpringsteenJon LandauChuck PlotkinRoy Bittan | Bruce Springsteen (Lead Vocals) |
| 2 |
Soul Driver
|
Bruce Springsteen | Bruce Springsteen | Bruce SpringsteenJon LandauChuck PlotkinRoy Bittan | Bruce Springsteen (Lead Vocals) |
| 3 |
57 Channels (And Nothin' On)
#68
|
Bruce Springsteen | Bruce Springsteen | Bruce SpringsteenJon LandauChuck PlotkinRoy Bittan | Bruce Springsteen (Lead Vocals) |
| 4 |
Cross My Heart
|
Bruce SpringsteenSonny Boy Williamson | Bruce SpringsteenAleck Ford | Bruce SpringsteenJon LandauChuck PlotkinRoy Bittan | Bruce Springsteen (Lead Vocals) |
| 5 |
Gloria's Eyes
|
Bruce Springsteen | Bruce Springsteen | Bruce SpringsteenJon LandauChuck PlotkinRoy Bittan | Bruce Springsteen (Lead Vocals) |
| 6 |
With Every Wish
|
Bruce Springsteen | Bruce Springsteen | Bruce SpringsteenJon LandauChuck PlotkinRoy Bittan | Bruce Springsteen (Lead Vocals) |
| 7 |
Roll of the Dice
|
Bruce SpringsteenRoy Bittan | Bruce SpringsteenRoy Bittan | Bruce SpringsteenJon LandauChuck PlotkinRoy Bittan | Bruce Springsteen (Lead Vocals) |
| 8 |
Real World
|
Bruce SpringsteenRoy Bittan | Bruce SpringsteenRoy Bittan | Bruce SpringsteenJon LandauChuck PlotkinRoy Bittan | Bruce Springsteen (Lead Vocals) |
| 9 |
All or Nothin' at All
|
Bruce Springsteen | Bruce Springsteen | Bruce SpringsteenJon LandauChuck PlotkinRoy Bittan | Bruce Springsteen (Lead Vocals) |
| 10 |
Man's Job
|
Bruce Springsteen | Bruce Springsteen | Bruce SpringsteenJon LandauChuck PlotkinRoy Bittan | Bruce Springsteen (Lead Vocals) |
| 11 |
I Wish I Were Blind
|
Bruce Springsteen | Bruce Springsteen | Bruce SpringsteenJon LandauChuck PlotkinRoy Bittan | Bruce Springsteen (Lead Vocals) |
| 12 |
The Long Goodbye
|
Bruce Springsteen | Bruce Springsteen | Bruce SpringsteenJon LandauChuck PlotkinRoy Bittan | Bruce Springsteen (Lead Vocals) |
| 13 |
Real Man
|
Bruce Springsteen | Bruce Springsteen | Bruce SpringsteenJon LandauChuck PlotkinRoy Bittan | Bruce Springsteen (Lead Vocals) |
| 14 |
Pony Boy
|
TraditionalBruce Springsteen | Traditional | Bruce SpringsteenJon LandauChuck PlotkinRoy Bittan | Bruce Springsteen (Lead Vocals) |