HUMAN TOUCH

Album version

You and me we were the pretenders
We let it all slip away
In the end what you don't surrender
Well the world just strips away

Girl ain't no kindness in the face of strangers
Ain't gonna find no miracles here
Well you can wait on your blessings my darlin'
But I got a deal for you right here

I ain't lookin' for prayers or pity
I ain't comin' 'round searchin' for a crutch
I just want someone to talk to
And a little of that Human Touch
Just a little of that Human Touch

Ain't no mercy on the streets of this town
Ain't no bread from heavenly skies
Ain't nobody drawin' wine from this blood
It's just you and me tonight

Tell me in a world without pity
Do you think what I'm askin's too much?
I just want something to hold on to
And a little of that Human Touch
Just a little of that Human Touch

Yeah!
Yeah hey!
Yeah yeah!
Whoa hey yeah yeah!

Oh girl that feeling of safety you prize
Well it comes with a hard hard price
You can't shut off the risk and the pain
Without losin' the love that remains
We're all riders on this train

Yeah hey yeah!
Whoa!
Hey!
Whoa!
Yeah yeah!
Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeahhh!
Whoaaa!

So you been broken and you been hurt
Show me somebody who ain't
Yeah I know I ain't nobody's bargain
But hell a little touchup and a little paint

You might need somethin' to hold on to
When all the answers they don't amount too much
Somebody that you could just to talk to
And a little of that Human Touch

Baby in a world without pity
Do you think what I'm askin's too much?
I just want to feel you in my arms
And share a little of that Human Touch
Share a little of that Human Touch
Feel a little of that Human Touch in you
Feel a little of that Human Touch
Share a little of that Human Touch in you
Feel a little of that Human Touch
Give me a little of that Human Touch in you
Give me a little of that Human Touch

Heyyy now!
Oh yeah!
Oh yeah yeah!
(Share a little of that Human Touch)
(Feel a little of that Human Touch)
(Give me a little of that Human Touch)
Whoa!
Feel a little of that Human Touch
Give me a little of that Human Touch
(Give me a little of that Human Touch)
Whoooa whoooa
(Need a love)
Ohhh yeahhh!
Ohhh yeah!
Whoooa
Whoooa whoooa
Whoooa
Whoa!

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Info

HUMAN TOUCH is a song written by Bruce Springsteen and released on his 1992 album Human Touch. The above lyrics are for Bruce Springsteen's album version of HUMAN TOUCH as released in 1992.

The album version of HUMAN TOUCH was included on the Greatest Hits (1995 edition) compilation album, The Essential Bruce Springsteen (both 2003 and 2015 editions) compilation album, the Collection: 1973-2012 compilation album, the Japanese Singles Collection -Greatest Hits- compilation album, and the Best Of Bruce Springsteen compilation album.

Writing and Recording

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Human Touch

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Bruce Springsteen -- Human Touch

Human Touch features 14 tracks and clocks at 58:49.

Music Video

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The music video for HUMAN TOUCH was included on the The Complete Video Anthology / 1978-2000 home video and the Japanese Singles Collection -Greatest Hits- compilation album. It was posted on Bruce Springsteen's VEVO YouTube channel in October 2009.

Single Release

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Bruce Springsteen -- Human Touch

MC single - Columbia (657872 4) - Australia, 1992

A1- HUMAN TOUCH
A2- SOULS OF THE DEPARTED
B1- HUMAN TOUCH
B2- SOULS OF THE DEPARTED

Bruce Springsteen -- Human Touch / Better Days

MC single - Columbia (38T 74273) - Canada, 1992

A1- HUMAN TOUCH
A2- BETTER DAYS
B1- HUMAN TOUCH
B2- BETTER DAYS

Bruce Springsteen -- Human Touch

12" EP - CBS / Sony (COL 657872 6) - Spain, 1992

A1- HUMAN TOUCH
B1- SOULS OF THE DEPARTED
B2- THE LONG GOODBYE

Video Anthology Home Video

Video Anthology / 1978-88 is a collection of 18 Bruce Springsteen music videos and concert performances, released on VHS on 31 Jan 1989. The home video was also released on LaserDisc.

Bruce Springsteen -- Video Anthology / 1978-88 (USA VHS cover art)

Bruce Springsteen -- Video Anthology / 1978-88 (USA LaserDisc cover art)

Bruce Springsteen -- Video Anthology / 1978-88 (Japan LaserDisc cover art)

Sonny reissued the video on DVD on 16 Jan 2001. Titled The Complete Video Anthology / 1978-2000, the new expanded release added a second disc with 15 additional music video, concert performances, and television appearances.

Bruce Springsteen -- The Complete Video Anthology / 1978-2000 (DVD cover art)

Greatest Hits 1995 Edition

Greatest Hits (1995 edition) is a collection of some of Bruce Springsteen's hit singles and popular album tracks through the years, in addition to four previously unreleased songs, three of which were recorded with the E Street Band in 1995 — Springsteen's first release with his backing band since the late eighties. Some of the songs on Greatest Hits are shorter versions of the original album releases.

In 1994, Bruce Springsteen recorded an album with members of the 1992-1993 touring band. His manager Jon Landau wasn't a fan of the project and recommended shelving it and focusing more on a "career overview". This lead to the Greatest Hits sessions with the E Street Band in 1995. Springsteen called the band in early January to record some new songs for the album and they assembled for the recording sessions on 09 Jan 1995 at The Hit Factory in New York City, NY. The sessions, which lasted about ten days, were the band's first studio reunion in 11 years (since the Born In The U.S.A. sessions) and their first ever with Nils Lofgren.

Bruce Springsteen -- Greatest Hits

Greatest Hits was released on 27 Feb 1995 on Columbia Records. It was commercially successful, debuting at #1 on the U.S. Billboard 200 where it stayed on the chart for 32 weeks. It also peaked at #1 in Canada, the UK, Australia, New Zealand, and many European countries. By 2008 the album had sold more than four million copies in the United States.

In 2013, Sony Music reissued the album in Venezuela as part of its Star Collection series, which was made exclusively for the Venezuelan market via Sony Music Venezuela in 2013. The album is titled after the series and features totally different artwork. Just like on Greatest Hits, the songs are shorter versions of the original album releases.

Bruce Springsteen -- Star Collection

CD - Sony Music (001) - Venezuela, 2013

The Essential Bruce Springsteen

The Essential Bruce Springsteen is a compilation album released as part of Sony BMG'S (previously Sony Music Entertainment) series of "Essential" sets. According to Springsteen's liner notes comments, the collection was intended as an introduction to his music for new fans who attended shows on The Rising Tour.

The collection is fundamentally a 2-disc set (clocking at 153:37) compiling songs from all of Springsteen's studio albums to date plus his Live In New York City release. A 3-disc limited edition (clocking at 201:04) was also released. It includes a bonus third disc comprising of a selection of rarities and previously unreleased recordings.

The Essential Bruce Springsteen was released on 11 Nov 2003 on Columbia Records. It debuted and peaked at #14 on the U.S. Billboard 200 album chart where it spent 13 weeks. It also reached #28 on the UK Albums Chart. The album was awarded certified gold and platinum records by the RIAA on 16 Dec 2003.

Bruce Springsteen -- The Essential Bruce Springsteen (2003 edition)

The Essential Bruce Springsteen was reissued on 16 Oct 2015, this time as a 2-disc set (clocking at 156:25) with an updated track list, compiling songs from all of Springsteen's studio albums to date plus his Greatest Hits (1995 edition) collection. This 2015 reissue features remastered tracks not found in that form on other Springsteen releases.

Bruce Springsteen -- The Essential Bruce Springsteen (2015 edition)

Collection: 1973-2012

Collection: 1973-2012 is a Bruce Springsteen compilation album released on Columbia Records in 2013. It was released on 08 Mar 2013 in Australia and 15 Apr 2013 in Europe. The compilation was not released commercially in the United States. Instead, a promotional version was given out exclusively to $1,500 ticket holders at the "MusiCares Person Of The Year" tribute event held in Los Angeles, CA, on 08 Feb 2013. The event honoured Springsteen for both his artistic achievements and philanthropic efforts. The compilation consists of 18 previously released studio tracks.

Bruce Springsteen -- Collection: 1973-2012

Japanese Singles Collection -Greatest Hits-

Japanese Singles Collection -Greatest Hits- is a Bruce Springsteen compilation album released by Sony Music Japan in 2023. The compilation, which was exclusively released in Japan, consists of previously released 35 audio tracks and 62 video tracks. The collection is part of a 26-title reissue campaign to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Bruce Springsteen's debut album. The series, issued in three waves (25 Oct 2023, 22 Nov 2023, and 20 Dec 2023), includes 25 albums originally released between 1973 and 2014 plus a new compilation album that includes all of Springsteen's singles released in Japan from 1975 to 1999. All audio CD's were manufactured using Sony Japan's Blu-spec CD2 format.

Bruce Springsteen -- Japanese Singles Collection -Greatest Hits-

Best Of Bruce Springsteen

Best Of Bruce Springsteen is a compilation album released on Columbia Records on 19 Apr 2024. The album is collection of original songs spanning Springsteen's entire career, from 1973 to 2020. The release was officially announced on 01 Mar 2024.

Two variants of the album were released: the 18-track physical releases and an expanded 31-track download-only version. The physical releases include a single-disc CD and as a two-disc LP set. Four editions of the vinyl release were issued: a regular edition on black vinyl, an Atlantic Blue vinyl exclusive to Europe, a Highway Yellow vinyl exclusive to independent retailers, and a Jersey Devil Red vinyl exclusive to Amazon Music.

Bruce Springsteen -- Best Of Bruce Springsteen

Other Official Releases

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Bruce Springsteen -- Tougher Than The Rest

CD - Columbia (XPCD 192) - UK, 1992

UK-only promotional CD sampler issued in limited quantities to tie in with the 1992 Wembley shows and contains 16 tracks from Springsteen's albums up to 1992.

Tougher Than The Rest (1992 UK sampler) track list

01- HUMAN TOUCH
02- LUCKY TOWN
03- BRILLIANT DISGUISE
04- FOR YOU
05- HUNGRY HEART [Live 28 Dec 1980 version]
06- 57 CHANNELS (AND NOTHIN' ON)
07- BADLANDS
08- BORN IN THE U.S.A.
09- DANCING IN THE DARK
10- INCIDENT ON 57TH STREET
11- BETTER DAYS
12- GLORY DAYS
13- BORN TO RUN
14- ATLANTIC CITY
15- TOUGHER THAN THE REST
16- THE RIVER

Bruce Springsteen -- Bruce Springsteen

CD - Sony (XDDP 93084) - Japan, 1992

Japan-only promotional CD sampler compiling 16 tracks from Springsteen's studio albums up to 1992.

Bruce Springsteen (1992 Japan sampler) track list

01- HUMAN TOUCH
02- BORN TO RUN
03- DANCING IN THE DARK
04- HUNGRY HEART
05- ROLL OF THE DICE
06- BOBBY JEAN
07- BRILLIANT DISGUISE
08- THE RIVER
09- LUCKY TOWN
10- BORN IN THE U.S.A.
11- BADLANDS
12- THUNDER ROAD
13- ROSALITA (COME OUT TONIGHT)
14- COVER ME
15- NO SURRENDER
16- BETTER DAYS

Bruce Springsteen -- A Whole Bunch Of Bruce Springsteen

MC - Sony (XCTS 92005) - Japan, 1992

Japan-only promotional cassette tape sampler compiling 12 tracks from Springsteen's studio albums up to 1992.

A Whole Bunch Of Bruce Springsteen track list

01- HUMAN TOUCH
02- ROLL OF THE DICE
03- NO SURRENDER
04- BORN TO RUN
05- ROSALITA (COME OUT TONIGHT)
06- HUNGRY HEART
07- BORN IN THE U.S.A.
08- BOBBY JEAN
09- THE RIVER
10- BETTER DAYS
11- LUCKY TOWN
12- THUNDER ROAD

Bruce Springsteen -- Interview With Bruce Springsteen

2xCD - Columbia (SAMPCD 3184 9) - Germany, 1996

Germany-only promotional 2-CD set featuring 16 Springsteen tracks interspersed with segments from an exclusive interview for German radio station "Radio Eins" conducted in Los Angeles in February 1996.

Interview With Bruce Springsteen track list

Disc 1:
01- Interview
02- IT'S HARD TO BE A SAINT IN THE CITY
03- Interview
04- 4TH OF JULY, ASBURY PARK (SANDY)
05- Interview
06- THE RIVER
07- Interview
08- NEBRASKA
09- Interview
10- TOUGHER THAN THE REST
11- Interview
12- BORN IN THE U.S.A.
13- Interview
14- MY HOMETOWN
15- Interview
16- HIGHWAY 29
17- Interview
18- TUNNEL OF LOVE
19- Interview
20- SINALOA COWBOYS [Live 08 Dec 1995 version]

Disc 2:
01- Interview
02- HUNGRY HEART [Live 09 Jul 1995 version]
03- Interview
04- STRAIGHT TIME
05- Interview
06- HUMAN TOUCH
07- Interview
08- ACROSS THE BORDER
09- Interview
10- THE GHOST OF TOM JOAD
11- Interview
12- DEAD MAN WALKIN'

Bruce Springsteen -- Bruce Springsteen (1984 - 1993)

CD-R - Sony (no catalog number) - Japan, 2005

Japan-only promotional "Digest" CD-R advance sampler tying in with the release of the second batch of the Japanese 2005 "mini-LP"-style Springsteen CD album reissues. This disc comes in a plain slimline jewel case with no artwork.

Bruce Springsteen (1984 - 1993) track list

01- BORN IN THE U.S.A.
02- NO SURRENDER
03- BOBBY JEAN
04- DANCING IN THE DARK
05- BECAUSE THE NIGHT [Live 28 Dec 1980 version]
06- BRILLIANT DISGUISE
07- VALENTINE'S DAY
08- HUMAN TOUCH
09- ROLL OF THE DICE
10- MAN'S JOB
11- I WISH I WERE BLIND
12- BETTER DAYS
13- LUCKY TOWN
14- LIGHT OF DAY [Live 22 Sep 1992 version]

The album version of HUMAN TOUCH was included on some various artists albums.

Various artists -- Danke '92 Pop

CD - Columbia (SAMPCD 1992) - Germany, 1992

Promotional sampler.

Various artists -- Hakuraikun '92 Vol. 1

CD - Sony Records (XDDP 93085) - Japan, 1992

Promotional sampler. Contains three Bruce Springsteen tracks: ROLL OF THE DICE, HUMAN TOUCH, and BETTER DAYS.

Various artists -- Die Neue Digitale Freiheit Von Sony

MD - Columbia (IFA MD 93) - Germany, 1993

Promotional sampler given away in 1993 at the Internationale Funkausstellung (IFA) to introduce the new format. IFA is a consumer electronics and home appliances trade fair that takes place annually in Berlin, Germany. In 1993, the fair took place from 27 August to 05 September.

Various artists -- Kuschelrock 8

2xCD - Columbia (COL 477777 2) - Germany, 1994
2xCD - Sony Music Media (SMM 477777 2) - Germany, 1994
2xCD - Columbia (COL 477777 9) - Germany, 1995
2xCD - Sony Music Media (SMM 477777 2) - Germany, 1999
2xCD - Sony Music Media (SMM 477777 0) - Germany, 2004
2xCD - Sony BMG (88697 27175 2) - Germany, 2008
2xMC - Columbia (COL 477777 4) - Germany, 1994

Various artists -- Χρυσές Μπαλλάντες

2xCD - BMG / Sony Music / Warner Music (BSW 478206 2) - Greece, 1994
2xMC - BMG / Sony Music / Warner Music (BSW 478206 4) - Greece, 1994

Various artists -- Knuffelrock 3

2xCD - Magnum (477 866-2) - Holland, 1994

Other versions of HUMAN TOUCH were also officially released.

The live 22 Sep 1992 version of HUMAN TOUCH was released on the In Concert / MTV Plugged home video in 1992 and album in 1993.

The live 13 Dec 1992 version of HUMAN TOUCH was released on the Boston 13/12/92 official live download in 2021.

The live 24 Jun 1993 version of HUMAN TOUCH was released on the Brendan Byrne Arena, New Jersey June 24, 1993 official live download in 2018.

The live 07 Nov 2009 version of HUMAN TOUCH was released on the MSG 11.07.09 official live download in 2020.

Live History: on-tour

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Live History: off-tour

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Covers

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At least 24 artists have recorded and released Bruce Springsteen's HUMAN TOUCH.

The Songrise Orchestra -- The Music Of Bruce Springsteen - 17 Instrumental Hits

CD - Hits 'N' Hits (3831CD) - UK, 1995

This is a Bruce Springsteen tribute album. It was reissued in 2011 by the Pyramid Music label as a download-only digital album titled Greatest Hits From The Superstars - Born In The USA credited to Gary Tesca Orchestra. It was again reissued in 2014 by the Bringins Music label as a download-only digital album titled Memories Are Made Of These - The Best Of Bruce Springsteen credited to Twilight Orchestra.

Various artists -- One Step Up / Two Steps Back: The Songs Of Bruce Springsteen

2xCD - The Right Stuff (7243 8 59780 2 9) - USA, 1997
2xCD - EMI (TOCP-50377/8) - Japan, 1997

This is a Bruce Springsteen tribute album. Disc 1 was reissued in 2000 as The Songs Of Bruce Springsteen. HUMAN TOUCH is performed by Joe Cocker.

American Boys -- Bruce Springsteen - Coverversion

CD - Azzurra (TBP 1113) - Italy, 2000

This is a Bruce Springsteen tribute album. It was reissued in 2003 under the title Bruce Springsteen: The Best - Cover 100%, with catalog number TBP 1152 and with a different artwork.

The German Boss & The Blood Brothers -- DEMO

CD EP - no label (no catalog number) - Germany, 2001

This is a promotional Bruce Springsteen tribute EP.

Nick White -- The Music Of Bruce Springsteen

CD - Millennium Gold (MG2110) - Holland, 2002

This is a Bruce Springsteen tribute album.

Session musicians -- Super Instrumental

CD - O6epir-XXI / Vikkon (no catalog number) - Ukraine, 2003

This is a Bruce Springsteen tribute album.

Bosstime -- 12 Tracks Live

CD - no label (no catalog number) - Germany, 2005

This is a live Bruce Springsteen tribute album.

Matt Tyler -- Brilliant Disguise

CD-R - Dannyboy Records (DBM003) - UK, 2006

This is a Bruce Springsteen tribute album.

The Boss Chill -- The Boss Chill

CD - Vale Music (unknown catalog number) - Spain, 2008

This is a Bruce Springsteen tribute album.

Starlite Singers -- Glory Days (In The Style Of Bruce Springsteen)

Digital album - Starlite / Suite 102 (unknown catalog number) - Canada, 2010

This is a download-only digital Bruce Springsteen tribute album.

The Hit Co. -- A Tribute To The Best Of Bruce Springsteen Box Set

Digital album - Planet Music (unknown catalog number) - unknown country, 2010

This is a download-only digital Bruce Springsteen tribute album. It was also released the same year as three separate volumes: Long Live The Boss: A Tribute To Bruce Springsteen Vol. 1 1973-1985, Long Live The Boss: A Tribute To Bruce Springsteen Vol. 2 1980-1989, and Long Live The Boss: A Tribute To Bruce Springsteen Vol. 3 1990-2009. A Tribute To The Best Of Bruce Springsteen Box Set however includes two tracks not found on the three separate volumes. In 2012, the same tracks found on A Tribute To The Best Of Bruce Springsteen Box Set were distributed over three download-only digital Bruce Springsteen and John Mellencamp tribute albums: Working Class Heroes: A Tribute to Bruce Springsteen and John Mellencamp, Vol. 1, Working Class Heroes: A Tribute to Bruce Springsteen and John Mellencamp, Vol. 2, and Working Class Heroes: A Tribute to Bruce Springsteen and John Mellencamp, Vol. 3.

The Boss Band -- The Ultimate Tribute To Bruce Springsteen

Digital album - Big Eye Music (unknown catalog number) - USA, 2011

This is a download-only digital Bruce Springsteen tribute album.

Catch This Beat -- Tribute To Bruce Springsteen

Digital album - Talking Clive (unknown catalog number) - USA, 2012

This is a download-only digital Bruce Springsteen tribute album.

Déjà Vu -- Tribute To Working Class Hero Bruce Springsteen - Vol. 1

Digital album - Zulu (unknown catalog number) - USA, 2012

This is a download-only digital Bruce Springsteen tribute album.

Das Traumstern-Orchester -- Spielt Hits Von Bruce Springsteen

CD - Europa Family Music / Sony Music (88765 47379 2) - Germany, 2013

This is a Bruce Springsteen tribute album.

Judson Mancebo -- Babies Love Bruce Springsteen

CD - Sony Music (88765482692) - Brazil, 2013
CD - DIVUCSA (38-534) - Spain, 2015

This is a Bruce Springsteen tribute album.

Laptop Instrumental -- The Bruce Springsteen Instrumental Collection

Digital album - Loudr (no catalog number) - USA, 2014

This is a download-only digital Bruce Springsteen tribute album.

Various artists -- Bruce Springsteen Tribute (Rauch Auf Dem Wasser - Edition)

CD - Coaast TMP (no catalog number) - Germany, 2014

This is a Bruce Springsteen tribute album. HUMAN TOUCH is performed by Mark Hantusch.

Lullaby Teddy -- Easy Listening Tribute To Bruce Springsteen

Digital album - Lullaby Teddy (unknown catalog number) - unknown country, 2015

This is a download-only digital Bruce Springsteen tribute album.

Relaxing Piano Covers -- Tribute To Bruce Springsteen

Digital album - Relaxing Piano Covers (unknown catalog number) - USA, 2015

This is a download-only digital Bruce Springsteen tribute album.

Labruce -- Labruce

Digital EP - no label (no catalog number) - USA, 2016

This is a free download-only digital Bruce Springsteen tribute EP.

Rock The Cradle -- Lullaby Versions Of Bruce Springsteen

Digital album - Rock The Cradle (unknown catalog number) - unknown country, 2018

This is a download-only digital Bruce Springsteen tribute album.

Heaven Is Shining -- Born In The USA

Digital album - Rosenklang (unknown catalog number) - Germany, 2021

This is a download-only digital Bruce Springsteen tribute album.

Nigel Hallchurch -- Cross My Heart

CD-R - no label (no catalog number) - UK, 2022

This is a Bruce Springsteen tribute album.

Available Versions

List of available versions of HUMAN TOUCH on this website:

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