Bruce Springsteen - Preacher's Daughter

Preacher's Daughter - a Darkness on the Edge of Town outtake recorded at the Record Plant.

[@shelholl4moloweeatwh]

love affair with this man's music started in 1974 at a concert with a friend --- didn't know who he was --- and I have been completely on board every inch of the way since that. The joy never ends!!

[@Turtle152]

This song has just about everything you could want from a mid-to-late '70s Bruce song: girls, souped-up cars, bad boys, disapproving fathers, Catholicism, lust, drag races, and a Bo Diddley beat.

[@bman4738]

Kind of eye opening when an unreleased song by Springsteen is better than most released songs today. To be fair, this song is incredible. It seems to combine a lot of the elements from not only the Darkness album, but Born to Run and Nebraska as well. I'll be listening to this nonstop for at least a week.

[@Carpediemdeluxe]

So much:"She's the One" over this song.

[@johnnyM809]

The man is in a class of his own

[@nickhutton2771]

Wow, so haunting. Sounds like it was song in a church. Unbelievable atmostphere in this song, depth of feeling and raw talent.

[@MattSmith-iq1ld]

It STILL confounds me as to why this song was not included on "The Promise" compilation of outtakes - especially considering that "Preacher's Daughter" is well liked, and even more importantly, this is a complete take with vintage lead vocals. There was plenty of room for it to be included on "The Promise."

[@alexandersonceltic]

A brilliant song from my hero

[@BaronM]

Can't believe this classic wasn't included on The Promise boxed set.

[@peachypetals98]

I see you Ethel Cain 🤎

[@nicholasbrown1978]

No words I can say just fucking amazing

[@jillmyers9487]

I'm a Preacher's Daughter..I heard this a long time ago and it is still a favorite..it's such an awesome song. Love me some Bruce.

[@jessecutlip7012]

possibly the most intense vocals I've ever heard from Bruce. ...totally bad-ass. ... .

[@donellefeltham]

Bruce at his very best ,no one can turn their voice the way he can magical.🎼♥️🇦🇺

[@LittleBox74]

What a track. Unbelievable.

[@barbarababsy7348]

Wow, Thank you for the Song 💓 ☀️

[@leppardnyc]

Love it! Gives me chills all up and down my spine!

[@JHDelorme1]

"Well I'd sell my soul for just one touch And the Lord would too if he loved her half as much.."

[@deansmith168]

If God had a voice this is it

[@adelealvino]

This song makes shivers down in my spine. Great!

[@anelladambrosio2513]

Quanta nostalgia nella voce di Bruce!!! 😪😚😍😍😘😘💘💔💞💟♥️💖💯

[@hollynoscar3534]

at 3:05...the man is incredible.

[@mkharvey]

Amazing. Breathtaking. Stunning. Moving. Powerful!

[@ccreaglesfan]

I feel like there's parts of like 5 future songs in this. So great.

[@januschpiskor2081]

Jp. Berührend Songs sung by a Beautiful Singer sehr schön romantisch klasse gesungen von der Königin Musik auf der Welt unvergeslich. LOVE KZbin und Co. Servus pa.👍🎸💔💖

[@SuzzyStohelit]

No this more than great, this is epic .........wow!

[@anelladambrosio2513]

Questa canzone e stupenda!!😕😇😀😍😘🎸🎷🎶💎🌟💋

[@heikoffm9097]

Great song. Thank you for sharing.

[@SkirderF]

Best. Unreleased. Song. Ever. Has he ever sung better than in this song?

[@gooner76]

wot a tune pure greatness

[@two-toneblue7455]

"I don't care what the preacher thinks. He leads me to water but won't let me drink."

[@ChrisDutch]

I told my son after the Promise was released that there's still more out there from the Boss. Maybe we have to start a "turn 'em loose, Bruce" campaign.

[@MikesOrganicVideos]

Part 2 . But YES, I totally agree - ANYTHING "New" to most of his fans, ESPECIALLY OLD GOLD like this, would be quite a treat for our ears. START THE GRASS ROOTS CAMPAIGN!

[@scitchyrooroo]

In response to a lot of comments about who wrote the song, etc.: This is clearly "Mona" with different lyrics. "Mona (I Need You Baby)" was a Bo Diddley song from 1957. As noted by "ftblrg" Springsteen has used it in concert as an intro to "She's The One" because they both have the "Bo Diddley beat." Springsteen's live versions, as well as the music here, are closer to the Rolling Stones' cover of "Mona," with the pulsing reverb guitar effect.

[@SuzzyStohelit]

Great one, thanks

[@vanjohnson1183]

very moved the man in a different level love him

[@aliasdyln33]

Wow, you expressed that so well, thank you. Bruce is the best. Oh, by the way . . . "Spanish Johnny just drove in, from the underworld last night." Just thought I'd share that, for whatever it is worth.

[@alyorkie6]

Yeah, He says he'll meet you tomorrow night on Lovers Lane

[@VIKRAMJAI1]

Awesome

[@deano68ds]

Love it

[@moocow117]

go Billy go ...go Billy go...

[@darlenedurrwachterrushing8518]

Now we know what the genesis of "She's the One" was.

[@chrisdurso3325]

Darlene Durrwachter Rushing this is like a prequel to "She's the one". Bruce wrote "Preachers Daughter" during the darkness recordings. This was also recorded for Darkens.

[@LotusDJC]

Love

[@bobainsworth2581]

BRROOOCCEE!

[@namedULaika]

Wow I've never heard this song until now. Holy crap it's good! Almost sounds like it could be on Nebraska.

[@TheGingerjesus666]

i agree u totally 1001mrpink1001, this song has so much more depth and character to me, and such stunning lyrics. god bless the boss. :)

[@sheiladuckworth180]

Great song

[@deansmith168]

Go Billy, needs to BE released, c'mon Bruce

[@Cealgaire]

Very cool; I totally agree.

[@SuzzyStohelit]

Well said!

[@Aftermathfreak]

Yeah! Great... This song is to find on "Darkness Outtakes 1977/1988 Vol. 1 - The Iceman"

[@billbochicchio2245]

Darkness outtakes

[@MsValdenora]

AMO

[@RonTonkinAcuraPortland]

Epic.

[@ronaldvanderwerf]

I know that 'the way' will be a bonus track on disc 1, just like rosalita on the hyde park dvd, this was a 'secret'. now i just hope that 'preacher's daughter' will be issued on disc 2 as a hidden bonus track!!!

[@MrStandonit11]

yes

[@mariechristinelemonnier5340]

💓

[@SuzzyStohelit]

@spf1410 I scrolled down after I posted my comment and saw yours, and ahhh it's another "Bruce Moment"

[@Turnthatbiglightoff]

.....she leads me to water...but she dont let me drink..

[@hljorge]

Thanks, Hell Hound

[@kevinmiller8924]

I'm thinking that they couldn't get the sound right for the current record. Bruce is really fussy about what he puts out there.

[@louissastre3302]

13 peoples never dated a preacher's daughter...

[@brainfree4931]

I married one.

[@rauxmedia]

Sounds like an Eddie and The Cruisers song - 'On the Dark Side' Obviously this was first

[@ianporch9336]

another very cool song from BS

[@unanacoreta]

@dianadoll7 Tell us: advantages and disadvantages, please.

[@fhardy66]

is there anyway i could get an mp3 of this? i love it.

[@sladjanaristic6405]

Samo jedan je Brus.

[@randyseidel5384]

they do give the sweetest first kiss...the second kisses are the road to hell, lol...

[@MrMattRocker]

Definately hear She's the one in this song. Great on it's own though.

[@Aftermathfreak]

Sorry 1977/1978 ;-)

[@MikesOrganicVideos]

I assume you remember who "Turn 'em Loose Bruce" was? New York State Supreme Court. Judge Bruce McMarion Wright. He earned the nickname "Turn 'em loose Bruce" because of his low bail practices, especially to minority defendants. I actually saw him and heard him speak "Back in the day" at a "Men's Club Breakfast" (with my Dad) at the now (sadly) defunct Monsey Jewish Center (NY). He was considered quite radical and DID seem to be quite a character. As an adult I could relate better to his side.

[@totoado]

was this released in any album ?

[@rufaless]

springsteen should have sued back when (On the darkside) came out in the 80s. same song

[@tastemaker_87]

Passionate as always but you can imagine why it was left off the album. "Darkness" wasn't exactly infused with gospel. Bruce's vocal style on this track is also different (assuming it's correct that this was a Darkness outtake) In the "tracks" collection, Bruce explains why some good things had to be left out.

[@Hargiwald]

@rufaless Well, it's not exactly the same song. If anything, On the Darkside sounds like a mix between She's the One and I'm a Rocker. I definitely think "Eddie" was a Springsteen fan.

[@SuzzyStohelit]

Keep it angry Bruce.

[@valedro]

Is this Bruce's song?

[@MrAngrycanadiangamer]

im dating a preachers daughter XD

[@unanacoreta]

Remake of this song::: " barman´s daughter".