American Songwriter

What Do the Lyrics to Patti Smith’s “Because the Night” Mean?

Written originally by Bruce Springsteen in 1977, but passed over to Patti Smith via her producer, the now-iconic businessman Jimmy Iovine who was also working with The Boss, “Because the Night,” ...
American Songwriter

“If She Can Do It, She Can Have It”: The Bruce Springsteen Song that Landed Patti Smith Her First Hit

“Because the Night” was recorded in 1977 while Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band were working on Darkness On the Edge of Town. However, it was simply the melody with some mumbled lyrics over top ...