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How Patti Smith’s husband inspired her biggest song

In 1978, Bruce Springsteen was having trouble finishing a promising song called “Because the Night,” when his producer Jimmy Iovine suggested he pass it along to Patti Smith to work on it. At the time, Smith was romantically involved with Fred “Sonic” Smith — former guitarist for Detroit rockers the MC5. Their relationship was long...

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01:39 on September 8 2017

How Patti Smith’s husband inspired her biggest song

New York Post — In 1978, Bruce Springsteen was having trouble finishing a promising song called “Because the Night,” when his producer Jimmy Iovine suggested he pass it along to Patt... more info