Strong Songs

"Born to Run" by Bruce Springsteen


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In the season six finale, Kirk takes a deep dive into Bruce Springsteen's signature song, 1975's "Born to Run." It's all here: tremolo guitar riffs, glockenspiel arpeggios, endless sus chords, and a sax solo for the ages. Baby, we were born for it.

Written by: Bruce Springsteen

Produced by: Springsteen, John Landau, and Mike Appel

Album: Born to Run, 1975

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ALSO REFERENCED/DISCUSSED:

  • "Tenth Avenue Freeze Out" and "Thunder Road" from Born to Run, 1975
  • Born to Run live at Madison Square Garden, 2000, and live in Belfast, 2024
  • Wings for Wheels: The Making of Born to Run, 2005
  • Bruce Springsteen: All The Songs: The Story Behind Every Track by Jean-Michel Guesdon and  Philippe Margotin

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