Why is Bruce Springsteen's "Born in the U.S.A." still America's defining July 4 song? Here's why the misunderstood 1984 ...

A 1984 hit that reached No. 1 on the Billboard charts was named the best America song for the 4th of July.

There are a few Bruce Springsteen albums that are essentially perfect, including Darkness on the Edge of Town, Nebraska, and ...

The Springsteen Center's "Chimes of Freedom" exhibit highlights the power of song in American life from "Yankee Doodle" to ...

On Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025, The Boss Bruce Springsteen — who has written countless hit songs — is celebrating his 76th birthday. With 21 studio albums and countless compilations under his belt, ...

As America approaches its 250th anniversary, Esquire is taking a deep dive into songs that most reflect our nation.

“Long Walk Home” was released in 2007 on the Springsteen album “Magic.” The track was prescient in its exploration of the role of community, patriotism, and the flag in the United States. The themes ...

Bruce Springsteen discusses what he thinks patriotism means in his latest special for PBS, out now on PBS NewsHour’s official ...

Like any ace songwriter, Bruce Springsteen possesses some go-to moves that show up throughout his catalog. As one example, Springsteen has worked the concept of dreams into his material many times ...

Jeremy has more than 2600 published articles on Collider to his name, and has been writing for the site since February 2022. He's an omnivore when it comes to his movie-watching diet, so will gladly ...

Great songwriters can always surprise us. Just when you think they’ve tackled every possible topic in every possible musical setting, they release a song that seems to come out of nowhere to floor you ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. “Streets of Minneapolis” Debuts at No. 1 “Streets of Minneapolis” ...