The Making Of Springsteen's 'Born To Run'
August 7, 2025
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The Making Of Springsteen's 'Born To Run'
Summary
Bruce Springsteen's groundbreaking album, <em>Born to Run</em>, came out 50 years ago this month, marking a turning point for rock and roll — and for "The Boss." Before he recorded that record, Springsteen's label, Columbia, was on the verge of dropping him because his first two albums, though critically acclaimed, had sold poorly. Biographer Peter Ames Carlin describes the creation of <em>Born to Run</em> as an "existential moment" for Springsteen. His book is <em>Tonight in Jungleland. </em><br /><br />See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.npr.org/about-npr/179878450/privacy-policy">NPR Privacy Policy</a>
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