In today’s episode, we’re diving into Bruce Springsteen’s 1980 hit "Hungry Heart," from his iconic album The River. Did you know Springsteen originally wrote this song for The Ramones? We’ll explore how a last-minute decision to keep it for himself gave The Boss his first Top 10 hit on the Billboard charts. Plus, we uncover the surprising origin of the song's title, inspired by a classic poem, and why Springsteen's vocals sound a little different on this track.

We’ll also talk about the involvement of The Turtles' members on backing vocals, and how "Hungry Heart" has become a fan-favorite anthem at Springsteen’s legendary live shows. Tune in to learn more about this classic rock gem and relive its magic!

Catch the full episode of Classic Rock Midday Flashback now on all major podcast platforms or at RadioX.com.au! 🎶

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