Bruce Springsteen

Born to Run is the third album by the American singer-songwriter Bruce Springsteen. It was released on August 25, 1975 through Columbia Records.

Representing Springsteen’s effort to break into the mainstream, Born to Run was a critical and commercial success. It peaked at number three on the Billboard 200, eventually selling six million copies in the US by the year 2000. Two singles were released from the album: “Born to Run” and “Tenth Avenue Freeze-Out”; the first helped Springsteen to reach mainstream popularity. The tracks “Thunder Road” and “Jungleland” became staples of album-oriented rock radio and Springsteen concert high points.

Born to Run garnered widespread critical acclaim. Praise centred on its production quality and Springsteen’s songwriting, which focuses on the coming of age of average teenagers and young adults in New Jersey and New York City.^[1][2] Often regarded as Springsteen’s best release, Born to Run is frequently cited as one of the greatest albums of all time and was ranked at number 18 on Rolling Stone’s list of the 500 Greatest Albums of All Time in 2003.

All songs written and composed by Bruce Springsteen.
Side one

1. “Thunder Road”   4:49
2. “Tenth Avenue Freeze-Out”   3:11
3. “Night”   3:00
4. “Backstreets”   6:30
Side two

1. “Born to Run”   4:31
2. “She’s the One”   4:30
3. “Meeting Across the River”   3:18
4. “Jungleland”   9:34