Bruce springsteen songs about new jersey

The Boss and his beloved Garden State! Here are some Bruce Springsteen songs that mention or are about New Jersey:

  1. "Born to Run" (1975) - The iconic song's lyrics mention "the Jersey shore" and "the highway south" in the chorus.
  2. "4th of July, Asbury Park (Sandy)" (1973) - This song tells the story of a summer romance in Asbury Park, a city in Monmouth County, New Jersey.
  3. "Rosalita (Come Out Tonight)" (1973) - Another song about a summer romance, this one mentions "the Jersey shore" and "the boardwalk" in its lyrics.
  4. "Thunder Road" (1975) - While not exclusively about New Jersey, the song's lyrics mention "the Jersey shore" and "the highway south" in its chorus.
  5. "Jungleland" (1975) - This song's lyrics mention "the Jersey shore" and "the Turnpike" in its narrative about life in New Jersey.
  6. "My City of Ruins" (2002) - This song was inspired by the decline of Asbury Park and the Jersey Shore in the 1980s and 1990s.
  7. "Devil's Arcade" (2007) - This song's lyrics mention "the Jersey shore" and "the Turnpike" in its narrative about the Iraq War and its impact on a small town in New Jersey.
  8. "Wrecking Ball" (2012) - While not exclusively about New Jersey, the song's lyrics mention "the Jersey shore" and "the Turnpike" in its narrative about the struggles of working-class Americans.

These are just a few examples of Bruce Springsteen songs that mention or are about New Jersey. The state has been a significant inspiration for his music throughout his career.