: She turned Bruce's rough demo into an anthem of passion, leading to her biggest commercial success when it was released on her 1978 album Easter . Impact and Legacy
Originally, Bruce Springsteen began writing the song in 1976 during sessions for his album Darkness on the Edge of Town . Despite having a catchy melody and a powerful chorus, he struggled to finish the lyrics. Springsteen later admitted he was uncomfortable with the "directness" of the love song at the time. because_the_night
My Top Tracks: Patti Smith, Because the Night - Luke's Notes : She turned Bruce's rough demo into an