"Exploring Bruce Springsteen's Myth and Legacy Through Music and Literature"

Steven Hyden's new book, "There Was Nothing You Could Do," explores the impact of Bruce Springsteen's "Born in the U.S.A." album and its music videos on his career and American culture. The book highlights how the music videos, particularly "Dancing in the Dark" and "Born in the U.S.A.," helped shape Springsteen's public persona, often creating a simplified and sometimes misleading image of the artist. This persona, dubbed the "Bruce Springsteen Character," has had lasting effects on his career and public perception.