Rick Springfield : A Pictorial Renaissance -Up Close & Personal
By Christine Montanti
Photography by Donald Fitzgibbon
The Australian born singer-songwriter and global rockstar Rick Springfield continues to connect with audiences through more personal and introspective projects. His latest mission includes the release of Big Hits: Springfield’s Greatest Hits, Vol. 2, dropping on Valentine’s Day 2025. The deluxe version is currently available for pre-order and includes a single CD, double LP clear vinyl, and a stunning photography book entitled Burning Film: Rick Springfield Through the Lens. The exclusive coffee table book is a visual diary of Springfield’s life on and off stage curated by photographer and longtime friend Jay Gilbert who captured many moments of the rock legend’s incredible journey over the past two decades.
The Grammy Award-winner has undeniably proven to be a musical genius, and his creativity isn’t bound by time, it evolves, intensifies and becomes more compelling. His live performances are beyond concerts; they are communal experiences, and Springfield’s passionate storytelling and intense guitar playing not only energizes his existing fans but also creates new ones.
The songwriter’s Greatest Hits collection includes music from albums such as Karma released back in 1999 through his most recent album, Automatic that dropped last year as well as his latest single, “Lose Myself”. It also features a combination of some remastered versions of his hits, rare tracks and unreleased tracks, including a single with Sammy Hagar, entitled “Party at the Beach Bar.” Springfield is currently performing concerts solo as well as with Richard Marx on an acoustic tour, and he recently announced on talkshoplivehe will be doing a summer tour in 2025.
As a result of the pop-icon’s timeless catalog of music and his obvious agelessness, multi-generational fans find themselves spellbound by the rockstar. One lifelong fan of Springfield, Bonnie Ebner, describes what it has been like to be a devoted supporter of the rock legend for over 40 years.
“I have been a fan of Rick Springfield since I was a teenager in high school. When I was young, I was more attracted to his good looks, but over time, Rick has provided a source of comfort and connectivity for me especially, when I attend a live concert; I feel as if time just stops. It’s as if I am 18 years old again. He is very giving to his fans, and he loves to perform; he never cancels a show unless he is really, really sick. Where can you find a musician that shares his struggles with his audience, and then tells fans he is there to help, and that they should not to be ashamed if they suffer from depression? There is no other musician in the world that would go on stage and share their difficulties like that. There is absolutely no one like him. If you are lucky enough to find a musician that you connect with like I have, it is really a gift, and Rick Springfield is the gift that keeps giving!”
Photo Courtesy of Bonnie Ebner
The deluxe edition of Big Hits: Rick Springfield’s Greatest Hits, Vol. 2, is currently available for pre-order.
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