Bruce Springsteen has made quite a controversial splash with his song. Having just read the lyrics to the song I find, in my opinion, that it focuses on only one incident. The reviewers seem to be reading a lot more into it. The fact that the Daiallo family was present at the Garden merely confirms my opinion of what the song is really about.

A while ago another song---a much gentler song that spoke to much larger issues was penned and released by Julie Gold. A writer of quite some substance---think From A Distance. The song is called Tiger In New Jersey. If you have not yet heard it you should---it is on her new album Try Love (Gadfly). It speaks to much larger issues, and yet puts the Daiallo tragedy---and that is what it was--a tragedy--into perspective.

I suspect that she (Julie Gold) is saddened by the fact that the Daiallo family thinks that the only entertainer that speaks out is Springsteen. She wrote the song at the moment of the impact. She released it as a single---for free---at her own expense--to anyone who would listen to it.

One thing I must add---I have interviewed Julie twice on a program I co host on NJ radio. We have built up a very good relationship, and I know she feels very strongly on the subject.

On a light note---if you ever can see her in performance you will love her---you will laugh and cry.

Bill H