On my way to work this morning I suddenly heard the best song ever, not written by Springsteen. And, for thus’ who know me, I’m not a Springsteen-fan, at all!
But this is the best he ever could write, drama with saxophone and piano – great lyrics – plain and simple, a really good song!
And who it is, those guys 
Listen to it here: Joeys On The Streets Again
I agree with this.
I remember hearing the Boomtown Rats album at a friend’s house and thinking how much they had a Springsteen thing going on.
That changed as they went on, but that first album was clearly influenced by Bruce.
Well Rich, I don’t know if I completely agreee on that one, the song Joeys on the street again sure is, but the rest, I kinda’ feel it’s more influenced by classic british rythm ‘n’ blues..