The Wind

Facing a terminal cancer diagnosis, the songwriter invited friends like Bruce Springsteen and Tom Petty into the studio to record these final tracks. The resulting sessions capture a man staring down his own mortality with a mix of defiance, humor, and profound vulnerability.

Production remains raw and unvarnished, emphasizing the urgency of a project completed against a ticking clock. It serves as a stark, moving farewell that strips away the cynical wit of his earlier work to reveal the heart beneath.