Vol 59: Born in the U.S.A. / Born to Run

Bruce Springsteen – Born in the U.S.A.

The seventh studio album by American rock-star Bruce Springsteen, Born in the U.S.A. was released in 1984 to massive critical success. Born to Run showcased seven top 10 hit singles and easily became Springsteen’s most commercially successful album as well as being one of the highest selling records ever. Largely considered by music critics as one of the best albums of all time Born in the U.S.A. hosts a prestigious which includes:  “Born in the U.S.A.,” “Cover Me,” “Darlington County,” “Working on the Highway,” “Downbound Train,” “I’m on Fire,” “No Surrender,” “Bobby Jean,” “I’m Goin’ Down,” “Glory Days,” “Dancing in the Dark,” and “My Hometown.”

 

Bruce Springsteen – Born to Run

The third album, Born to Run, by American rock-star Bruce Springsteen was released in 1975. Upon release Born to Run received widespread acclaim and success. Born to Run was The Boss’s step into mainstream stardom and peaked at number 3 on the Billboard 200 to garner Springsteen his national platform. Born to Run is largely considered by critics as Springsteen’s breakout to major success and is largely considered one of the best albums in popular music. Born to Run showcases a handful of hits such as: “Thunder Road,” “Tenth Avenue Freeze-Out,” “Night,” “Backstreets,” “Born to Run,” “She’s the One,” “Meeting Across the River,” and “Jungleland.”

 

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