Chimesfreedom previously reported on how Bruce Springsteen was inspired by the Harry Potter books to write a song that he later offered to one of the films in the franchise. But, as fate would have it, director Christopher Columbus turned down the offer. But now the song, “I’ll Stand By You,” has finally found a movie home in the upcoming Blinded by the Light (2019).
“I’ll Stand By You” is one of seven Springsteen songs that will appear on the soundtrack to the coming of age story in Blinded by the Light. Reportedly, in addition to some official versions of songs, the soundtrack will include some rarities (including the first performance of “The River” from the No Nukes 1979 concert at Madison Square Garden).
For now, check out “I’ll Stand By You,” the song inspired by Harry Potter that found a home on the upcoming movie based on another book, Sarfraz Manzoor’s Greetings from Bury Park: Race, Religion and Rock N’ Roll.
Blinded by the Light, directed by Gurinder Chadha, will hit theaters on August 16, 2019.
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