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Greatest Hits: Because the Night
The author, songwriter, and musician, Patti Smith, was a multi-talented powerhouse that was another integral pioneer in the punk rock scene. She would establish herself as a figurehead of the 1970s New York City scene. She was also a dedicated protest artist and poet. She composed Because the Night for Bruce Springsteen, which was perhaps her greatest work. Smith is also a fantastically accomplished writer, having been awarded the National Book Award in 2010 for Just Men, her memoir.

Patti Smith