The song Bruce Springsteen wrote for the first Harry Potter film, The Philosopher’s Stone, has been leaked online – listen to the track below.
The Philosopher’s Stone became the first cinematic adaptation of J.K. Rowling’s best-selling wizarding novels when it was released in 2001, giving lead actors Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson their break-out roles. Seven further films followed in the Potter franchise, concluding with 2011’s Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2.
Prior to the film’s release, Springsteen offered a musical contribution to its director, Chris Columbus. However, distributors Warner Bros. Pictures turned down Springsteen’s offer, leaving the song – entitled ‘I’ll Stand By You Always’ – unreleased in Springsteen’s vaults.
GettyThe song has now been released after an ardent Springsteen fan – who identifies online as an ‘Uber Collector’ (via Hypable) – unearthed the track as part of a new 13-song collection of the 67-year-old’s unreleased material. While only a demo version, the 5.30-minute recording is the first fans have ever heard of Springsteen’s rejected Harry Potter song.
Listen to ‘I’ll Stand By You Always’ below.
https://soundcloud.com/sims89-1/12-ill-stand-by-you-always-2001-demo
Last week, Springsteen continued his public criticism of US President Donald Trump by openly mocking him on stage during a gig in Melbourne, Australia, adding that he and his band considered themselves “embarrassed Americans” following Trump’s controversial immigration ban.
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