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Protection (Donna Summer song)
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Wikipedia article
"'Protection'" is a song written by Bruce Springsteen for Donna Summer. It was originally featured on Summer's 1982 self-titled album which was produced by Quincy Jones. In 1997 it was also included on 'One Step Up/Two Steps Back: The Songs Of Bruce Springsteen'.[http://frankenschulz.de/bruce/guest.html#_Toc5869616 Springsteen guest appearances I][http://members.tripod.com/nebraska_99/guestappear.html Springsteen guest appearances II] It was released as a single in Belgium and Japan and was nominated for a Grammy Award as Best Female Rock Vocal Performance alongside Linda Ronstadt, Pat Benatar, Bonnie Raitt, and Kim Carnes.
David Geffen approached Jon Landau, Springsteen's manager and producer, and asked if Springsteen would be interested in writing a song for Summer. Summer had just recently signed for Geffen Records. Springsteen agreed to write a song and, while working with Gary U.S. Bonds, he gathered the E Street Band to record a demo. However, when Landau heard the result, "Cover Me", he persuaded Springsteen to keep that song for himself. Springsteen then wrote "Protection". He recorded a version with the E Street Band at The Hit Factory during January or February 1982 and registered it at the United States Copyright Office on March 8, 1982. In the same month Springsteen and Roy Bittan also travelled to Los Angeles to help record Summer's version of the song. Bruce and Donna allegedly also recorded a duet vocal version at her sessions but it remains unreleased. On the released version by Summer, Springsteen played the guitar solo and can clearly be heard on fadeout vocals. Springsteen's own version of the song was seriously considered for 'Born in the USA', however it remains unreleased. He has performed the song in concert and can be found on YouTube. Marsh, Dave. 'Glory Days: Bruce Springsteen in the 1980s'. Pantheon Books, 1987. [http://brucebase.wikispaces.com/Born+In+The+USA+-+Studio+Sessions Born In The USA recording sessions] The song peak No. 26 in Spain Radio chart.
Personnel
Musicians
* Donna Summer lead vocals, cody* Bruce Springsteen guitar solo, backing vocals
* Ernie Watts saxophones
* Steve Lukather guitars
* David Paich synthesizers
* Greg Phillinganes synthesizers
* Roy Bittan acoustic piano
* Louis Johnson bass
* Jeff Porcaro drums
* Steve Porcaro synthesizer programming
Production
* Quincy Jones producer* Bruce Swedien engineer, mixing
References
Category:1982 singles
Category:Donna Summer songs
Category:Bruce Springsteen songs
Category:Songs written by Bruce Springsteen
Category:Song recordings produced by Quincy Jones
Category:1982 songs
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