How Deep Cuts Propelled Bruce Springsteen’s ‘Born in the U.S.A.’
Released 40 years ago today, Bruce Springsteen’s ‘Born in the U.S.A.’ spun off a series of ubiquitous hits. Let’s dig a little deeper.
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Odd Couples: Bruce Springsteen’s “Born in the U.S.A.” vs. Steve Earle’s “Copperhead Road”
Call this one the American Dream … and the American Detour.
The Friday Morning Listen: Bruce Springsteen – Born In The U.S.A. (1984)
The problem with the wide range and ubiquity of our networks is that we’re aware so much of society’s goings on…maybe too much. You May Also Like: No related posts.
Sparks Fly On E Street: Bruce Springsteen, “My Hometown” (1984)
My 1984 self just couldn’t identify with this song. My dad was a factory worker, but health issues forced him to retire long before his job vanished. You May Also Like: Reevaluating Bruce Springsteen’s ‘The Wild, the Innocent and the E Street Shuffle’
Bruce Springsteen, “Dancing In the Dark” (1984): Sparks Fly On E Street
This might have been a huge hit for Bruce Springsteen, but I could have done without it. At least … that’s how I felt back in the day.
Sparks Fly On E Street: Bruce Springsteen, “Glory Days” (1984)
I’m pretty sure that I annoyed the neighbors more with “Glory Days” than any other track on Born In The USA. It just begs to be turned up louder than hell. That was the case back in ’84 and it’s still true today You May Also Like: Reevaluating Bruce Springsteen’sRead More
Sparks Fly On E Street: Bruce Springsteen, “I’m Goin’ Down” (1984)
It’s the short (but all too familiar) story of a relationship gone bust. She used to be hot for ya, and now she’s just … there. It’s not a great feeling. You May Also Like: Reevaluating Bruce Springsteen’s ‘The Wild, the Innocent and the E Street Shuffle’
Sparks Fly On E Street: Bruce Springsteen, “Bobby Jean” (1984)
I honestly can’t remember if I was aware that Steve Van Zandt had left the E Street Band. Certainly my constant consumption of the usual rock rags must have exposed me to the Little Steven/Nils switch. You May Also Like: Reevaluating Bruce Springsteen’s ‘The Wild, the Innocent and the ERead More
Sparks Fly On E Street: Bruce Springsteen, “No Surrender” (1984)
We learned more from a three minute record baby, than we ever learned in school… Yes, words to live by. And I’ve kind of felt that way for most of my life. You May Also Like: Reevaluating Bruce Springsteen’s ‘The Wild, the Innocent and the E Street Shuffle’
Sparks Fly On E Street: Bruce Springsteen, “I’m On Fire” (1984)
It’s tough not to love the delicious sexual tension that builds during “I’m On Fire.” The original video (see below) had our man playing the role of an auto mechanic You May Also Like: Reevaluating Bruce Springsteen’s ‘The Wild, the Innocent and the E Street Shuffle’
