How Bruce Springsteen's 'Born to Run' Saved His Career
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Bruce Springsteen's 'Born to Run' was nearly his last chance with Columbia Records after his first two albums failed commercially. The album, created under intense pressure and experimentation, became a critical and commercial success, solidifying his musical voice and launching his career. Springsteen's dedication to his art continues today, driven by a desire for artistic growth rather than financial gain.
Topics:entertainment#album-anniversary#born-to-run#bruce-springsteen#music#music-history#rock-and-roll
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- Peter Ames Carlin: "Tonight in Jungleland: The Making of Born to Run" KATU
- Bruce Springsteen Insisted Clarence Clemons Join Him on Born to Run Album Cover People.com
- High stakes, high anxiety: 5 revelations about the making of Bruce Springsteen's 'Born to Run' Los Angeles Times
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