I. Conversations and xongs about life.
II. A songwriter's traveling companions.
III. Americans tell of hearing a singing poet of the people.
A schoolteacher, "The E Street shuffle," and "Nebraska"
"Saint in the city": A Lawyer
"My drivin' life": a truck driver and "blinded by the light"
"Darkness on the edge of town": a schooteacher and race
"Factory","Prove it all night"
a Policemant takes on the "41 shots" of "American skin," "Johnny 99"
Born in the U.S.A." : a businessman crisscrossing the country
"Glory days" and "Tunnel of love": thinking of my husband, a businessman, traveling
"My hometown": a student of mine whistling Bruce between classes
"If I should fall behind": a Grandmother and her family