HIGH HOPES is a song written by Tim Scott McConnell who originally released it on his 1987 solo album The High
Lonesome Sound (Geffen Records). During his career he has used his full name, "Tim Scott McConnell", as well as just "Tim Scott". The High Lonesome Sound album is credited to "Tim Scott". The above lyrics are transcribed from the original Tim Scott McConnell version, as sung on The High Lonesome Sound album.
HIGH HOPES was also recorded and released by Tim Scott's band The Havalinas in 1990. See The Havalinas' version for more details. It was also recorded by Bruce Springsteen in 1995. See Springsteen's album version for more details.
In 1994, Bruce Springsteen recorded an unreleased album with Shane Fontayne and other members of the 1992-1993 touring band. Springsteen's manager Jon Landau wasn't a fan of the project (the 1994 album), and recommended shelving it and focusing more on a "career overview"; this lead to the Greatest Hits sessions with the E Street Band in early 1995.
Springsteen called the band in early January 1995, and they assembled for the recording sessions on 09 Jan 1995 at the Hit Factory in New York City, NY. This was their first studio reunion in 11 years (since the Born In The USA sessions) and their first ever with Nils Lofgren. HIGH HOPES was among the songs recorded during these sessions. Being a cover, it is not surprising that the song was not included on the Greatest Hits album.
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On 18 Nov 2013 it was announced on Bruce Springsteen's official website that HIGH HOPES will be released as a single on 25 Nov 2013. The single's artwork was revealed simultaneously. On 19 Nov 2013, six days prior to its official release, the songs leaked on the internet. HIGH HOPES was released on 25 Nov 2013 as a digital single on Amazon.com and iTunes.
Music Video
A music video of HIGH HOPES was released on 25 Nov 2012 on both Bruce Springsteen's official website and Bruce Springsteen VEVO's YouTube channel. The video was posted to celebrate the High Hopes album's announcement. It was directed by Thom Zimny and features photos from Danny Clinch, Australian tour footage (March 2013) featuring Tom Morello shot by Chris Hilson, vintage documentary footage, and some of the song's lyrics. Springsteen also posted liner notes about the High Hopes album along with the song's video on his website.
The High Lonesome Sound
HIGH HOPES is a song written by Tim Scott McConnell who originally released it on his 1987 solo album The High
Lonesome Sound (Geffen Records). During his career he has used his full name, "Tim Scott McConnell", as well as just "Tim Scott". The High Lonesome Sound album is credited to "Tim Scott". The above lyrics are transcribed from the original Tim Scott McConnell version, as sung on The High Lonesome Sound album.
HIGH HOPES was also recorded and released by Tim Scott's band The Havalinas in 1990. See The Havalinas' version for more details. It was also recorded by Bruce Springsteen in 1995. See Springsteen's album version for more details.
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