Saturday, 20 June 2009

Protection - Donna Summer

In 1981, David Geffen approached Jon Landau, Springsteen’s manager and producer, and asked if Springsteen would be interested in writing a song for Donna Summer. Summer had just recently signed for Geffen Records. Springsteen agreed to write a song and 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'.

The song became a track on Donna Summer's self-titled album from 1982. On the track, Springsteen played the guitar solo and can clearly be heard on fadeout vocals. It was released as a single in Belgium and Japan only.

My collection: 7" single no. 3779
Found: Record fair, Den Haag, June 20, 2009
Cost: 1 euro
Tracks: 'Protection' / '(If it) Hurts just a little'

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