Men Without Women (album) the label would be interested in a Van Zandt solo project. In November 1981 Van Zandt began recording the album at The Power Station, using musicians from The E Street Band, The Asbury Jukes and The Miami Horns. Among the songs recorded at these sessions were "Inside Of Me", "Princess of Little Italy" and "I've Been Waiting," originally written by Van Zandt for the Jukes album "Hearts Of Stone". Springsteen also took part in these sessions, providing backing vocals on "Angel Eyes", "Until The Good Is Gone" and "Men Without Women". Springsteen’s contributions, however, went uncredited but have been confirmed
Hearts Beat Loud offers We’re Not A Band a record deal. Frank is ecstatic by the opportunity, but Sam turns it down. When Frank brings up her deceased mother’s possible approving view on the opportunity, Sam angrily storms out. Despondent, Frank bitterly rejects Leslie’s offer to save Red Hook. On the shop’s final day of business, Frank initiates a massive sale and apologizes to Leslie through a voicemail. He is visited by Sam, who with a change of heart convinces Frank to play live music with her as the customers browse the shop. The duo plays “Hearts Beat Loud”, "Blink (One Million Miles)",