The episode, titled “Amazing Grace: American Music,” looks at Springsteen Broadway inspiration, Obama’s childhood musical memories and more. The third episode of Bruce Springsteen and former President Barack Obama’s new series, Renegades: Born in the USA, will air on Spotify Monday, March 1. In the clip, Springsteen and Obama reminisce about listening to Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Billy Paul and Joni Mitchell in the 1970s. “The first record I bought with my own money was Stevie Wonder’s Talking Book,” Obama told Springsteen on the podcast. To re-read this article, go to My Profile and then browse the recorded stories. Listen to an excerpt from the episode below. 2021 Conde Nast.
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