Tuesday, August 25th, marks the 40th anniversary of the release of one of the most iconic recordings in musical history. In addition to the title track, “Born to Run” includes classics like “Thunder Road” and “Tenth Avenue Freeze-Out.” It was the third album released by the band and the one that catapulted them into superstardom. Springsteen himself recalled his own efforts in a message on his website.
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“It is a magnificent album that pays off on every bet ever placed on him – a ’57 Chevy running on melted down Crystals records that shuts down every claim that has been made”, wrote Rolling Stone critic Greil Marcus. “He wrote about our hopes and our frustrations”.
Christie, too, was born to run – he’s jockeying for the 2016 Republican presidential nomination.
Christie called “Born to Run” his “desert island disc” and “the most powerful rock album of my lifetime”. He gave voice to suburban kids like me who were filled with dreams and doubts. He was one of us. Some odds and ends: The memorable bass enjoying isn’t by Springsteen common Garry Tallent however by Richard Davis.
“Born to Run” also brought together New Jersey’s favorite son with the core of the E Street band that was to stay together for decades.
Christie has denied involvement in the scandal.
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When Bruce Springsteen strikes the first guitar chord of “Born to Run” in concert, few live experiences match the combination of intensity and unabashed joy. And Moraski said Springsteen should not be expected to slow down anytime soon. “You don’t have to do this”. “You got any clues?” I mean, am I going to garden? “If you hear it as a woman, some of the lines don’t make as much sense”.
