November 12, 2024
Hey, Springsteen fans, Rhonda Bernadette wants to ask you a few questions... Bernadette, a longtime fan and founder of Circuit Records, is writing a book entitled Shouts From the Crowd: The Bruce Springsteen Fan Journey, and is inviting fans of all ages, backgrounds, nationalities, etc. to participate in her fan survey.
"For decades," Bernadette recently told us, "Bruce Springsteen has continued to say, 'I’m in a long conversation with my audience. It will be a lifelong journey for both of us by the time we’re done.'" She envisions Shouts From the Crowd as another "passionate expression of the Springsteen audience conversation as told by fans around the world... Through research and interviews, we will learn how Springsteen’s music has been a constant companion. Fans are asked how they've been influenced by the man, the music, the lyrics, and the performances. We also will learn what fans would want to talk about if they got to spend a bit of time with Springsteen himself. Generations of fans will share personal stories, and the book will be filled with unique photographs from fans all over the world."
The survey has been designed to be fun and easy for fans to take. Survey participants can choose either to record their voice responses, or type their responses. Each participant also will receive a special Circuit Records discount code for 15% off the order total on their next Circuit Records purchase, in appreciation of their individual contribution to the book-creation process.
Here are some examples of the kinds of questions asked in the survey:
How has/have the music, the lyrics, the storytelling and/or the performances impacted or influenced you?
How has Springsteen's music been there for you along your life journey?
What would you talk about if you spent a couple hours with Springsteen on the Jersey shore?
If you had to pick one album as your favorite, could you do it? What would it be, and why?