Studio Album · No. 2
The Wild, the Innocent & the E Street Shuffle Songwriting Credits by Bruce Springsteen
Produced by Mike Appel, Jim Cretecos · Engineered by Louis Lahav
Holds writing credit on 7 of 7 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 7 / 7 documented
Scored across the 7 tracks with documented writers, by whether Bruce Springsteen carries a lyricist or composer credit.
Share of the 7 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
By the Numbers
Bruce Springsteen wrote all seven songs, stretching them into long, jazz-inflected suites that trade the singer-songwriter mold of his debut for sprawling street narratives. "4th of July, Asbury Park (Sandy)" and "Incident on 57th Street" build cinematic boardwalk and city vignettes, while "Rosalita (Come Out Tonight)" closes the album's spirit as a joyous, horn-driven escape anthem. The record sold modestly on release but later became a touchstone for the E Street Band sound that would define Springsteen's career.
The Wild, the Innocent & the E Street Shuffle is Bruce Springsteen's second studio album, released on November 5, 1973. Produced by Mike Appel and Jim Cretecos, it features seven sprawling tracks averaging over six minutes each, marked by jazz and R&B influences alongside the E Street Band's ensemble sound. While it sold modestly on release, the album gained critical reevaluation as Springsteen's fame grew after Born to Run. All songs were written solely by Springsteen.
Track Listing & Credits 7 tracks
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The E Street Shuffle
|
Bruce Springsteen | Bruce Springsteen | Mike AppelJim Cretecos | Bruce Springsteen (Lead Vocals) |
| 2 |
4th of July, Asbury Park (Sandy)
|
Bruce Springsteen | Bruce Springsteen | Mike AppelJim Cretecos | Bruce Springsteen (Lead Vocals) |
| 3 |
Kitty's Back
|
Bruce Springsteen | Bruce Springsteen | Mike AppelJim Cretecos | Bruce Springsteen (Lead Vocals) |
| 4 |
Wild Billy's Circus Story
|
Bruce Springsteen | Bruce Springsteen | Mike AppelJim Cretecos | Bruce Springsteen (Lead Vocals) |
| 5 |
Incident on 57th Street
|
Bruce Springsteen | Bruce Springsteen | Mike AppelJim Cretecos | Bruce Springsteen (Lead Vocals) |
| 6 |
Rosalita (Come Out Tonight)
|
Bruce Springsteen | Bruce Springsteen | Mike AppelJim Cretecos | Bruce Springsteen (Lead Vocals) |
| 7 |
New York City Serenade
|
Bruce Springsteen | Bruce Springsteen | Mike AppelJim Cretecos | Bruce Springsteen (Lead Vocals) |