BORN TO RUN 
Album version
In the day we sweat it out on the streets of a runaway American dream
At night we ride through mansions of glory in suicide machines
Sprung from cages on Highway 9, chrome-wheeled, fuel-injected, and stepping out over the line
Whoah baby, this town rips the bones from your back
It's a death trap, it's a suicide rap, we gotta get out while we're young
'Cause tramps like us, baby we were born to run
Yes girl, we were
Wendy, let me in, I wanna be your friend, I wanna guard your dreams and visions
Just wrap your legs 'round these velvet rims and strap your hands 'cross my engines
Together we could break this trap, we'll run till we drop, baby we'll never go back
Whoah, will you walk with me out on the wire
'Cause baby I'm just a scared and lonely rider but I gotta know how it feels
I wanna know if love is wild, baby, I wanna know if love is real
Oh can you show me
Huh! Now!
Beyond the Palace hemi-powered drones scream down the boulevard
The girls comb their hairs in rearview mirrors and the boys try to look so hard
The amusement park rises bold and stark, kids are huddled on the beach in a mist
I wanna die with you, Wendy, on the street tonight in an everlasting kiss
Huh!
One, two, three, four!
The highway's jammed with broken heroes on a last chance power drive
Everybody's out on the run tonight but there's no place left to hide
Together, Wendy, we can live with the sadness, I'll love you with all the madness in my soul
Woah, someday girl, I don't know when
We're gonna get to that place where we really want to go and we'll walk in the sun
But till then tramps like us, baby we were born to run
Ah honey, tramps like us, baby we were born to run
Come on Wendy, tramps like us, baby we were born to run
Woah woah woah-woah
Hmm hmm hmm-hmm
Oh-oh oh woah woah woah-woah
Woah oh oh oh woah
Hmm hmm hmm-hmm
Woah woah woah-woah
Woah woah woah-woah
Woah oh oh oh woah
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Info
BORN TO RUN is a song written by Bruce Springsteen and released on his 1975 album Born To Run. The above lyrics are for Bruce Springsteen's album version of BORN TO RUN as released in 1975.
The album version of BORN TO RUN was included on the Greatest Hits (1995 edition) compilation album, The Essential Bruce Springsteen (both 2003 and 2015 editions) compilation album, the Greatest Hits (2009 editions) compilation album, the Collection: 1973-2012 compilation album, the Chapter And Verse compilation album, the Japanese Singles Collection -Greatest Hits- compilation album, and the Best Of Bruce Springsteen compilation album.
Writing and Recording
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Born To Run
The Born To Run recording sessions can be divided into two phases: the 1974 sessions and the 1975 sessions. The first phase consisted of scattered sessions conducted between May and October 1974 at 914 Sound Studios in Blauvelt, NY, while Springsteen and the band were still in the midst of The Wild, The Innocent, & The E Street Shuffle Tour. When the lengthy tour came to an end in March 1975, the recording sessions continued at The Record Plant in New York City, NY, in March 1975 and lasted till July. 914 Sound Studios was Mike Appel's studio of choice, but The Record Plant was advised by Springsteen's friend and future manager Jon Landau. All tracks on the Born To Run album, except the title track, were recorded during these Mar-Jul 1975 sessions.
Born To Run was commercially released on Columbia Records 01 Sep 1975. Note that a small quantity of blank label, advanced promo copies (known as the "Script Covers") were issued to VIPs on or around 12 Aug 1975, and normal promo copies were sent to radio stations on or around 24 Aug 1975. The album peaked at #3 on the U.S. Billboard 200. It also reached #36 on the UK Album Chart. The album re-entered the Billboard 200 in the eighties, reaching #66 in 1980 and #101 in 1985. The 30th anniversary reissue reached #18 in 2005.
Bruce Springsteen -- Born To Run
The album features 8 new Springsteen compositions and clocks at 39:26. It is produced by Bruce Springsteen, Mike Appel, and Jon Landau.
Single Release
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Bruce Springsteen -- Born To Run
7" single - CBS/Sony (SOPB 334) - Japan, 1975
Comes with a picture insert. Promotional copies are identical to the commercial ones with the exception of "NOT FOR SALE / SAMPLE" (in Japanese) imprint above the catalogue number on the labels and the labels are white instead of orange.
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BORN TO RUN
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BACKSTREETS
Bruce Springsteen -- "Born To Run / Tenth Avenue Freeze-Out"
7" single - CBS (SSC 1420) - South Africa, 1976
Comes in a CBS company sleeve.
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BORN TO RUN
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TENTH AVENUE FREEZE-OUT
Bruce Springsteen -- Born To Run
7" single - CBS / Sony (06SP 363) - Japan, 1979
Comes with a picture insert.
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BORN TO RUN
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BADLANDS
Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band -- Born To Run
7" single - CBS (XPS 226) - UK, 1987
Promo-only release.
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BORN TO RUN [Live 19 Aug 1985 version]
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BORN TO RUN [Album version]
The album version of BORN TO RUN was released in 1976 on "Born To Run / Spirit In The Night", a double-A single unique to North America, as part of Columbia's "Hall Of Fame" series in the United States and Canada and as part of Columbia's "Hall Of Fame / Disques D'Or" series in Canada. The single was reissued four more times in the United States: in 1984 as part of Columbia's "Hall Of Fame" series, in the late eighties as part of Columbia's "Collectables" series, in 1989 as part of Columbia's "Hall Of Fame" series, and in the mid-nighties on Columbia.
Bruce Springsteen -- "Born To Run / Spirit In The Night"
7" single - Columbia (13-33323) - USA, 1976
Issued as part of Columbia's "Hall Of Fame" series, comes in a Hall Of Fame company sleeve.
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BORN TO RUN
B1-
SPIRIT IN THE NIGHT
Bruce Springsteen -- "Born To Run / Spirit In The Night"
7" single - Columbia (13-33323) - Canada, 1976
Issued as part of Columbia's "Hall Of Fame" series, comes in a Hall Of Fame company sleeve.
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BORN TO RUN
B1-
SPIRIT IN THE NIGHT
Bruce Springsteen -- "Born To Run / Spirit In The Night"
7" single - Columbia (13-33323) - Canada, 1976
Issued as part of Columbia's "Hall Of Fame / Disques D'Or" series, comes in a Hall Of Fame company sleeve.
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BORN TO RUN
B1-
SPIRIT IN THE NIGHT
Bruce Springsteen -- "Born To Run / Spirit In The Night"
7" single - Columbia (13-33323) - USA, 1984
Issued as part of Columbia's "Hall Of Fame" series, comes in a Hall Of Fame company sleeve.
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BORN TO RUN
B1-
SPIRIT IN THE NIGHT
Bruce Springsteen -- "Born To Run / Spirit In The Night"
7" single - Columbia (13-33323) - USA, late 1980's
Issued in the late eighties as part of Columbia's "Collectables" series, comes in a Collectables company sleeve.
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BORN TO RUN
B1-
SPIRIT IN THE NIGHT
Bruce Springsteen -- "Born To Run / Spirit In The Night"
CD3 single - Columbia (13K 68658) - USA, 1989
Issued as part of Columbia's "Hall Of Fame" series, comes in a slim 12-inch x 3-inch cardboard pack.
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BORN TO RUN
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SPIRIT IN THE NIGHT
Bruce Springsteen -- "Born To Run / Spirit In The Night"
7" single - Columbia (13-33323) - USA, mid-1990's
Mid-1990's reissue, comes in a white paper sleeve.
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BORN TO RUN
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SPIRIT IN THE NIGHT
Greatest Hits 1995 Edition
Greatest Hits (1995 edition) is a collection of some of Bruce Springsteen's hit singles and popular album tracks through the years, in addition to four previously unreleased songs, three of which were recorded with the E Street Band in 1995 — Springsteen's first release with his backing band since the late eighties. Some of the songs on Greatest Hits are shorter versions of the original album releases.
In 1994, Bruce Springsteen recorded an album with members of the 1992-1993 touring band. His manager Jon Landau wasn't a fan of the project and recommended shelving it and focusing more on a "career overview". This lead to the Greatest Hits sessions with the E Street Band in 1995. Springsteen called the band in early January to record some new songs for the album and they assembled for the recording sessions on 09 Jan 1995 at The Hit Factory in New York City, NY. The sessions, which lasted about ten days, were the band's first studio reunion in 11 years (since the Born In The U.S.A. sessions) and their first ever with Nils Lofgren.
Bruce Springsteen -- Greatest Hits
Greatest Hits was released on 27 Feb 1995 on Columbia Records. It was commercially successful, debuting at #1 on the U.S. Billboard 200 where it stayed on the chart for 32 weeks. It also peaked at #1 in Canada, the UK, Australia, New Zealand, and many European countries. By 2008 the album had sold more than four million copies in the United States.
In 2013, Sony Music reissued the album in Venezuela as part of its Star Collection series, which was made exclusively for the Venezuelan market via Sony Music Venezuela in 2013. The album is titled after the series and features totally different artwork. Just like on Greatest Hits, the songs are shorter versions of the original album releases.
Bruce Springsteen -- Star Collection
CD - Sony Music (001) - Venezuela, 2013
The Essential Bruce Springsteen
The Essential Bruce Springsteen is a compilation album released as part of Sony BMG'S (previously Sony Music Entertainment) series of "Essential" sets. According to Springsteen's liner notes comments, the collection was intended as an introduction to his music for new fans who attended shows on The Rising Tour.
The collection is fundamentally a 2-disc set (clocking at 153:37) compiling songs from all of Springsteen's studio albums to date plus his Live In New York City release. A 3-disc limited edition (clocking at 201:04) was also released. It includes a bonus third disc comprising of a selection of rarities and previously unreleased recordings.
The Essential Bruce Springsteen was released on 11 Nov 2003 on Columbia Records. It debuted and peaked at #14 on the U.S. Billboard 200 album chart where it spent 13 weeks. It also reached #28 on the UK Albums Chart. The album was awarded certified gold and platinum records by the RIAA on 16 Dec 2003.
Bruce Springsteen -- The Essential Bruce Springsteen (2003 edition)
The Essential Bruce Springsteen was reissued on 16 Oct 2015, this time as a 2-disc set (clocking at 156:25) with an updated track list, compiling songs from all of Springsteen's studio albums to date plus his Greatest Hits (1995 edition) collection. This 2015 reissue features remastered tracks not found in that form on other Springsteen releases.
Bruce Springsteen -- The Essential Bruce Springsteen (2015 edition)
Greatest Hits 2009 Edition
Greatest Hits (2009 edition) is a compilation album released by Columbia Records on 13 Jan 2009 in the United State where it was sold exclusively through Wal-Mart retailers. The album was also released (but non-exclusively) in Canada. Unlike the 1995 Greatest Hits release and The Essential Bruce Springsteen in 2003, this compilation was billed to "Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band" instead of just "Bruce Springsteen". The album contains 12 previously released studio tracks and clocks at 53:08.
Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band -- Greatest Hits (2009 USA edition)
On 01 Jun 2009, Columbia Records released a European edition of the compilation album with an alternative track listing to promote Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band's European leg of the Working On A Dream Tour. The European edition was also released in Israel and Mexico, and in Australia in August 2009. The album comes in a standard jewel case, but a limited digipack edition was also released in Europe. Greatest Hits (2009 European edition) contains 16 previously released studio tracks and 2 live bonus tracks taken from the Live/1975-85 box set. It clocks at 79:03.
Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band -- Greatest Hits (2009 Europe edition)
The album charted in several countries, but only made it to # 1 in Sweden. In general, the album did much better in Europe than in North America.
Collection: 1973-2012
Collection: 1973-2012 is a Bruce Springsteen compilation album released on Columbia Records in 2013. It was released on 08 Mar 2013 in Australia and 15 Apr 2013 in Europe. The compilation was not released commercially in the United States. Instead, a promotional version was given out exclusively to $1,500 ticket holders at the "MusiCares Person Of The Year" tribute event held in Los Angeles, CA, on 08 Feb 2013. The event honoured Springsteen for both his artistic achievements and philanthropic efforts. The compilation consists of 18 previously released studio tracks.
Bruce Springsteen -- Collection: 1973-2012
Chapter And Verse
Chapter And Verse is a Bruce Springsteen compilation album released on Columbia Records on 23 Sep 2016 in the U.S. It was officially announced on 28 Jul 2016. The album is an audio companion to Springsteen's autobiography Born To Run, which was published four days later, on 27 Sep 2016, by Simon & Schuster.
The album is a career retrospective consisting of 18 tracks. It spans almost half a century of Springsteen's career, from as early as 1966. According to the press release, Springsteen selected the songs to reflect the themes and sections of the autobiography. The first five tracks have not been previously released.
Tracks 1 and 2 are from The Castiles era, track 3 is from the Steel Mill era, and track 4 is from The Bruce Springsteen Band era. Tracks 5 and 6 are Springsteen solo, from around the time he signed his record deal with CBS. The remaining 12 tracks are compiled from 12 different Bruce Springsteen studio albums, from 1973 to 2012. All song were written by Bruce Springsteen, except tracks 1 (co-written by Bruce Springsteen and George Theiss) and track 2 (written by Willie Dixon). Track 2 is only song on the album recorded live.
Bruce Springsteen -- Chapter And Verse
Chapter And Verse is available as a single-disc CD and as a double-disc LP, as well as digital download and streaming.
Japanese Singles Collection -Greatest Hits-
Japanese Singles Collection -Greatest Hits- is a Bruce Springsteen compilation album released by Sony Music Japan in 2023. The compilation, which was exclusively released in Japan, consists of previously released 35 audio tracks and 62 video tracks. The collection is part of a 26-title reissue campaign to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Bruce Springsteen's debut album. The series, issued in three waves (25 Oct 2023, 22 Nov 2023, and 20 Dec 2023), includes 25 albums originally released between 1973 and 2014 plus a new compilation album that includes all of Springsteen's singles released in Japan from 1975 to 1999. All audio CD's were manufactured using Sony Japan's Blu-spec CD2 format.
Bruce Springsteen -- Japanese Singles Collection -Greatest Hits-
Best Of Bruce Springsteen
Best Of Bruce Springsteen is a compilation album released on Columbia Records on 19 Apr 2024. The album is collection of original songs spanning Springsteen's entire career, from 1973 to 2020. The release was officially announced on 01 Mar 2024.
Two variants of the album were released: the 18-track physical releases and an expanded 31-track download-only version. The physical releases include a single-disc CD and as a two-disc LP set. Four editions of the vinyl release were issued: a regular edition on black vinyl, an Atlantic Blue vinyl exclusive to Europe, a Highway Yellow vinyl exclusive to independent retailers, and a Jersey Devil Red vinyl exclusive to Amazon Music.
Bruce Springsteen -- Best Of Bruce Springsteen
Other Official Releases
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Bruce Springsteen / Eric Clapton -- Born To Run / E. C. Was Here
LP - AFRTS (RL 13-6) - USA, 1975
US-only LP distributed by the U.S. military's "Armed Forces Radio And Television Service" for library rental at overseas Army bases. Side one contains five tracks from Springsteen's
Born To Run album and side two contains four tracks from Eric Clapton's live album
E. C. Was Here. The disc comes in a plain cardboard sleeve.
Bruce Springsteen -- Last American Hero From Asbury Park, N.J.
LP - CBS/Sony (YAPC 95) - Japan, 1978
Japan-only promotional LP sampler issued to promote Springsteen's fourth album,
Darkness On The Edge Of Town, though strangely including tracks from his first three albums only. This is one of the rarest Springsteen records ever.
Bruce Springsteen -- Bruce Springsteen Sampler
LP - Columbia (CDN-57) - Canada, 1980
Canada-only red label promotional LP sampler compiling 10 tracks from Springsteen's first five albums. Issued in a white die-cut cardboard sleeve.
Bruce Springsteen -- As Requested Around The World
LP - Columbia (AS 978) - USA, 1981
US-only promotional LP sampler issued to celebrate the conclusion of
The River Tour.
Bruce Springsteen -- The Future Of Rock'n'Roll / 70's To 80's
2xCD - CBS/Sony (XADP 90009~10) - Japan, 1988
Japan-only promotional 2-CD set sampler compiling 28 tracks from Bruce Springsteen's first nine albums plus two 1988 live B-sides.
Bruce Springsteen -- Bruce Springsteen Sampler
CD - Columbia (CDNK 677) - Canada, 1992
Canada-only promotional CD sampler compiling 10 tracks from Springsteen's albums up to 1987, plus the 1988 acoustic live version of BORN TO RUN. Comes in a plain white die-cut cardboard sleeve.
Bruce Springsteen -- Tougher Than The Rest
CD - Columbia (XPCD 192) - UK, 1992
UK-only promotional CD sampler issued in limited quantities to tie in with the 1992 Wembley shows and contains 16 tracks from Springsteen's albums up to 1992.
Bruce Springsteen -- Tougher Than The Rest
CD - Columbia (BOSS1) - Sweden, 1992
Sweden-only promotional CD sampler used for both radio promotion and as a VIP giveaway item at the opening shows of Springsteen's 1992 tour in Stockholm. It contains 14 tracks from the first nine albums only. Two different pressings exist: the first comes in a standard jewel case with title front inlay and back insert (cover art on the left), and the second comes in a plain slimline case with no inlays.
Bruce Springsteen -- Bruce Springsteen
CD - Sony (XDDP 93084) - Japan, 1992
Japan-only promotional CD sampler compiling 16 tracks from Springsteen's studio albums up to 1992.
Bruce Springsteen -- A Whole Bunch Of Bruce Springsteen
MC - Sony (XCTS 92005) - Japan, 1992
Japan-only promotional cassette tape sampler compiling 12 tracks from Springsteen's studio albums up to 1992.
Bruce Springsteen -- Rocks Vol. 1 (1973 - 1982)
CD-R - Sony (no catalog number) - Japan, 2005
Japan-only promotional "Digest" CD-R advance sampler tying in with the release of the first six Japanese 2005 "mini-LP"-style Springsteen CD album reissues. This disc comes in a plain slimline jewel case with no artwork.
Bruce Springsteen -- The Albums Collection Vol. 1, 1973-1984 - Radio Sampler
CD-R - Columbia / Legacy (no catalog number) - USA, 2014
US-only promotional CD-R radio sampler tying with the release of Springsteen's box set of his first seven albums in remastered form.
Bruce Springsteen -- Chapter And Verse Sampler
CD-R - Columbia / Sony Music (no catalog number) - Brazil, 2016
Brazil-only radio sampler compiling four tracks from
Chapter And Verse plus five radio promo spots.
The album version of BORN TO RUN also appears on some various artists albums.
Various artists -- Super Sound
LP - K-Tel (TA 254) - Australia, 1976
Includes a unique 3:10 edited version of BORN TO RUN.
Various artists -- The Sound Of Rock - Rock Classics • The 70's - Volume II
LP - CBS (CBSX 85024) - Greece, 1981
Various artists -- Gold & Platinum - The Ultimate Rock Collection 1964-1995
6xCD - Sony Music Special Products / Time Life Music (A-28396 / R13610) - USA, 1997
Also includes
DANCING IN THE DARK.
Various artists -- Sony Music 100 Years: Soundtrack For A Century
26xCD - Sony (JXK 65750) - USA, 1999
Various artists -- Selections From The 26 CD Series Sony Music Presents Soundtrack For A Century Sony Music 100 Years
2xCD - Sony (no catalog number) - USA, 1999
Promotional sampler containing a selection from the "Sony Music 100 Years: Soundtrack For A Century" box set.
Various artists -- Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame 1999 - The Fourteenth Annual Induction Dinner
CD - Warner/WEA (2-31599) - USA, 1999
Promotional release given exclusively to VIP guests of the 15 Mar 1999 Hall Of Fame induction dinner.
Various artists -- The All Time Greatest Rock Songs Of The Last 4 Decades Volume III
2xCD - Sony Music Media (500543 2) - Holland, 2001
Various artists -- Blinded By The Light: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
CD - Columbia Records / Legacy Recordings (19075955742) - USA, 2019
2xLP - Columbia Records / Legacy Recordings (19075955751) - USA, 2019
Other versions of BORN TO RUN were also officially released.
The live 18 Oct 1975 (early show) version of BORN TO RUN was released on The Roxy 1975 official live download in 2018.
The live 18 Nov 1975 version of BORN TO RUN was released on the Hammersmith Odeon, London '75 album and home video in 2005.
The live 24 Nov 1975 version of BORN TO RUN was released on the London 11/24/1975 official live download in 2020.
The live 31 Dec 1975 version of BORN TO RUN was released on the Tower Theater, Philadelphia 1975 official live download in 2015.
The live 07 Feb 1977 version of BORN TO RUN was released on the Palace Theatre, Albany 1977 official live download in 2017.
The live 08 Feb 1977 version of BORN TO RUN was released on the Auditorium Theatre, Rochester, NY 1977 official live download in 2017.
The live 01 Jul 1978 version of BORN TO RUN was released on the Berkeley, July 1, 1978 official live download in 2021.
The live 07 Jul 1978 version of BORN TO RUN was released on The Roxy July 7, 1978 official live download in 2018.
The live 09 Aug 1978 version of BORN TO RUN was released on The Agora, Cleveland 1978 official live download in 2014.
The live 19 Sep 1978 version of BORN TO RUN was released on the September 19, 1978 official live download in 2019.
The live 20 Sep 1978 version of BORN TO RUN was released on the Capitol Theatre, Passaic, NJ September 20, 1978 official live download in 2017.
The live 30 Sep 1978 version of BORN TO RUN was released on the September 30, 1978 official live download in 2020.
The live 08 Dec 1978 version of BORN TO RUN was released on The Promise: The Darkness On The Edge Of Town Story box set in 2010.
The live 15 Dec 1978 version of BORN TO RUN was released on the Winterland 12/15/78 official live download in 2019.
The live 16 Dec 1978 version of BORN TO RUN was released on the Winterland 12/16/78 official live download in 2019.
The live 29 Dec 1980 version of BORN TO RUN was released on the Nassau Coliseum, New York 12/29/80 official live download in 2019.
The live 31 Dec 1980 version of BORN TO RUN was released on the Nassau Coliseum, New York 1980 official live download in 2015.
The live 05 Jun 1981 version of BORN TO RUN was released on the Wembley Arena June 5, 1981 official live download in 2018.
The live 09 Jul 1981 version of BORN TO RUN was released on the Brendan Byrne Arena 1981 official live download in 2020.
The live 05 Aug 1984 version of BORN TO RUN was released on the Brendan Byrne Arena, New Jersey 1984 official live download in 2015.
The live 06 Aug 1984 version of BORN TO RUN was released on the Brendan Byrne Arena August 6, 1984 official live download in 2020.
The live 20 Aug 1984 version of BORN TO RUN was released on the Brendan Byrne Arena, NJ August 20, 1984 official live download in 2015.
The live 27 Sep 1985 version of BORN TO RUN was released on the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Sept 27, 1985 official live download in 2019.
The live 28 Mar 1988 version of BORN TO RUN was released on the Joe Louis Arena, Detroit 1988 official live download in 2020.
The live 23 Apr 1988 version of BORN TO RUN was released on the LA Sports Arena, California 1988 official live download in 2015.
The live 28 Apr 1988 version of BORN TO RUN was released on the Los Angeles, April 1988 official live download in 2021.
The live 23 May 1988 version of BORN TO RUN was released on the Madison Square Garden 1988 official live download in 2019.
The live 03 Jul 1988 version of BORN TO RUN was released on the Stockholm Stadion, Sweden 1988 official live download in 2017.
The live 25 Jul 1992 version of BORN TO RUN was released on the Meadowlands July 25, 1992 official live download in 2019.
The live 13 Dec 1992 version of BORN TO RUN was released on the Boston 13/12/92 official live download in 2021.
The live 24 Jun 1993 version of BORN TO RUN was released on the Brendan Byrne Arena, New Jersey June 24, 1993 official live download in 2018.
The live 25 Sep 1999 version of BORN TO RUN was released on the First Union Center, Philadelphia September 25, 1999 official live download in 2020.
The live 30 Sep 1999 version of BORN TO RUN was released on the Chicago September 30, 1999 official live download in 2018.
The live 23 Oct 1999 version of BORN TO RUN was released on the Los Angeles October 23, 1999 official live download in 2019.
The live 27 Jun 2000 version of BORN TO RUN was released on the Madison Square Garden, New York 06/27/2000 official live download in 2021.
The live 01 Jul 2000 version of BORN TO RUN was released on the Live In New York City album and home video in 2001.
The live 16 Jun 2003 version of BORN TO RUN was released on the Helsinki June 16, 2003 official live download in 2018.
The live 19 Nov 2007 version of BORN TO RUN was released on the TD Banknorth Garden, Boston 11/19/07 official live download in 2018.
The live 22 Apr 2008 version of BORN TO RUN was released on the St. Pete Times Forum, Tampa, FL, April 22, 2008 official live download in 2019.
The live 28 Apr 2008 version of BORN TO RUN was released on the Greensboro, North Carolina April 28, 2008 official live download in 2020.
The live 23 Aug 2008 version of BORN TO RUN was released on the Scottrade Center, St. Louis, MO 8/23/2008 official live download in 2017.
The live 04 May 2009 version of BORN TO RUN was released on the Nassau Coliseum 05.04.09 official live download in 2020.
The live 20 Oct 2009 version of BORN TO RUN was released on the Wachovia Spectrum, Philadelphia, PA 10/20/09 official live download in 2017.
The live 29 Oct 2009 version of BORN TO RUN was released on The 25th Anniversary Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Concerts album and home video in 2010.
The live 07 Nov 2009 version of BORN TO RUN was released on the MSG 11.07.09 official live download in 2020.
The live 08 Nov 2009 version of BORN TO RUN was released on the MSG Nov 08, 2009 official live download in 2018.
The live 22 Nov 2009 version of BORN TO RUN was released on the HSBC Arena, Buffalo, NY 11/22/2009 official live download in 2016.
The live 28 Jul 2012 version of BORN TO RUN was released on the Gothenburg July 28, 2012 official live download in 2020.
The live 31 Jul 2012 version of BORN TO RUN was released on the Olympiastadion, Helsinki July 31, 2012 official live download in 2017.
The live 22 Sep 2012 version of BORN TO RUN was released on East Rutherford, NJ 09.22.12 official live download in 2019.
The live 12 Nov 2012 version of BORN TO RUN was released on the St. Paul, MN Nov 12, 2012 official live download in 2020.
The live 11 Jul 2013 version of BORN TO RUN was released on the Ippodromo Delle Capannelle, Rome 2013 official live download in 2015.
The live 24 Jul 2013 version of BORN TO RUN was released on the Leeds July 24, 2013 official live download in 2018.
Live History: on-tour
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In preparation for Springsteen On Broadway, BORN TO RUN was performed during all of the tour's three known private rehearsal shows that took place in September 2017 in West Long Branch, NJ, and New York City, NY.
BORN TO RUN was performed 238 times during Springsteen On Broadway (268 dates, October 2017 to December 2018 and June to September 2021). On this tour, the song was played solo on acoustic guitar. The live July 2018 version of BORN TO RUN was released on the Springsteen On Broadway album in 2018.
Live History: off-tour
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BORN TO RUN was performed off-tour on 21 and 22 Sep 1979 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, NY, during the MUSE Concerts For A Non-Nuclear Future. The live 21 Sep 1979 version and the live 22 Sep 1979 version of BORN TO RUN were released on the No Nukes 1979 official live download in 2018.
Bruce Springsteen has been performing on almost all the annual Stand Up for Heroes benefits since 2007. BORN TO RUN was performed during the third (2009) annual benefit. The song was played solo acoustic.
Appearance in Movies
Bruce Springsteen's album version of BORN TO RUN appears in one movie.
Blinded By The Light
It was used in the 2019 film
Blinded By The Light, directed by Gurinder Chadha and starring Viveik Kalra. The song was played during the movie and a second time during the last scene into the closing credits. The song was also included in the film's soundtrack album.
See
I'LL STAND BY YOU (the "
Blinded By The Light" section) for more details.
Covers
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At least 52 artists have recorded and released Bruce Springsteen's BORN TO RUN.
The All Stars -- The Bruce Springsteen Mix
12" single - Rams Horn (RHR 3450) - Holland, 1985
The A-side is THE BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN MIX, a medley clocking at 8:23 and consisting of I'M ON FIRE, DANCING IN THE DARK, GLORY DAYS, THE RIVER, BORN TO RUN, HUNGRY HEART, BLINDED BY THE LIGHT, and BORN IN THE U.S.A. The single was also issued in Holland on 7" vinyl containing a shorter "single version" of the medley that clocks at 3:56. The single was also issued on 12" vinyl in Germany, Greece (different artwork), Brazil (additionally includes the single version on the B-side), and Mexico. The single was reissued in 2009 as a download-only digital album (consisting of 8 separate tracks) titled "A Tribute To Bruce Springsteen: Hits Of The 80's Megamix", credited to "Top 40 Cover Band", and featuring a different artwork.
John Bayless -- Greetings From John Bayless
CD - Megaforte Digital / Atlantic Records (81906-2) - USA, 1988
This is a Bruce Springsteen tribute album.
Richard De Groot -- Man At The Top: Medley Of Springsteen Songs
CD EP - Roulette Records (RR001) - Holland, 1997
This EP contains a cover of MAN AT THE TOP plus two versions (electric and acoustic) of a medley consisting of 8 Springsteen covers: BECAUSE THE NIGHT, BORN IN THE U.S.A., BORN TO RUN, DANCING IN THE DARK, FIRE, FOR YOU, MAN AT THE TOP, and THUNDER ROAD. Also included is a CD-ROM track containing interactive material.
Session musicians featuring David West -- Pickin' On Springsteen - A Tribute
CD - CMH (CD-8510) - USA, 1999
This is a Bruce Springsteen tribute album. It was reissued in 2007 under the title "Bluegrass Interpretations Of Bruce Springsteen", under the same label and with catalog number CD 5227.
American Boys -- Bruce Springsteen - Coverversion
CD - Azzurra (TBP 1113) - Italy, 2000
This is a Bruce Springsteen tribute album. It was reissued in 2003 under the title Bruce Springsteen: The Best - Cover 100%, with catalog number TBP 1152 and with a different artwork.
Richard Coleman -- I Can't Believe It's Not... Bruce Springsteen
CD - Pegasus (ICBINCD 047) - Germany, 2001
This is a Bruce Springsteen tribute album.
Studio 99 -- Born In The USA: Springsteen - A Tribute
CD - Going For A Song (GFS402) - UK, 2001
This is a Bruce Springsteen tribute album.
The German Boss & The Blood Brothers -- DEMO
CD EP - no label (no catalog number) - Germany, 2001
This is a promotional Bruce Springsteen tribute EP.
Various artists -- Tribute To Bruce Springsteen: Made In The U.S.A.
CD - Purple Pyramid (CLP 1049-2) - USA, 2001
This is a Bruce Springsteen tribute album. BORN TO RUN is performed by Jerry Lawson and Jimmy Hayes.
Solo -- Canciones De Bruce Springsteen
CD - no label (no catalog number) - Spain, 2003
This is a Bruce Springsteen tribute album. BORN TO RUN is a Spanish adaptation titled "Nacimos para correr".
Various artists -- Light Of Day: A Tribute To Bruce Springsteen
2xCD - Schoolhouse Records / Big Daddy (SHR0022-2) - USA, 2003
2xCD - Schoolhouse Records / Revolver (REV XD244) - UK, 2004
2xCD - Revolver / Sony (MHCP 928-9) - Japan, 2005
This is a Bruce Springsteen tribute album. There are five issues of this album (with three track configurations) and this track was only included on the three issue listed above. BORN TO RUN is performed by Cowboy Mouth.
New Jersey All Stars -- A Tribute To Bruce Springsteen
CD - Cedar (1402) - Europe, 2004
This is a Bruce Springsteen tribute album.
Paul Baribeau & Ginger Alford -- Darkness On The Edge Of Your Town Tour
CD-R - no label (no catalog number) - USA, 2006
CD-R - no label (no catalog number) - USA, 2009
This is a live Bruce Springsteen tribute album. CD-R copies were sold on tour and online. The 2006 issue contains 10 tracks and the 2009 reissue includes 5 additional tracks. Includes two versions of BORN TO RUN, one can be found on both issues and one can only be found on the 2009 reissue.
Studio Group -- A Tribute To Bruce Springsteen Vol 1
Digital album - Charly Records (no catalog number) - unknown country, 2006
This is a download-only digital Bruce Springsteen tribute album.
The Bruceband -- Greetings From Moskou
CD - no label (no catalog number) - Holland, 2006
This is a Bruce Springsteen tribute album.
The Voices On Tour -- The Music Of Bruce Springsteen
CD - Promo Sound (PS 1723 CD) - Germany, 2006
This is a Bruce Springsteen tribute album.
Andrew Nicholson -- Lost Highway: A Tribute To Bruce Springsteen
CD - no label (no catalog number) - UK, 2008
This is a Bruce Springsteen tribute album.
Rock Heroes -- Top Rock Instrumentals
Digital album - Big Eye Music (unknown catalog number) - unknown country, 2008
This is a download-only digital album. Includes two Bruce Springsteen covers: BLINDED BY THE LIGHT and BORN TO RUN.
The Boss Chill -- The Boss Chill
CD - Vale Music (unknown catalog number) - Spain, 2008
This is a Bruce Springsteen tribute album.
Lullaby Players -- Sleepytime Tunes: Bruce Springsteen Lullaby Tribute
CD - Copycats Entertainment (CCE 9048) - USA, 2009
This is a Bruce Springsteen tribute album.
The Pop Royals -- Sing The Hits Of Bruce Springsteen
Digital album - Marathon Media (unknown catalog number) - unknown country, 2009
This is a download-only digital Bruce Springsteen tribute album.
Various artists -- Play More Pool
Digital EP - Where It's At Is Where You Are (WIA056) - UK, 2009
This is a free download-only digital Bruce Springsteen tribute EP. BORN TO RUN is part of a mix with BORN IN THE U.S.A. titled "Born Supremacy", performed by Paul Guided Missile vs Paull Planet Magnetic.
Various artists -- Play Some Pool, Skip Some School, Act Real Cool: A Global Pop Tribute To Bruce Springsteen
2xCD - Where It's At Is Where You Are (WIACD20) - UK, 2009
This is a Bruce Springsteen tribute album. BORN TO RUN is performed by Lucinda Black Bear.
Mount Pleasant -- Born To Run
Digital album - no label (no catalog number) - New New Zealand, 2010
This is a free download-only digital Bruce Springsteen tribute album. It includes two versions of BORN TO RUN.
The Hit Co. -- A Tribute To The Best Of Bruce Springsteen Box Set
Digital album - Planet Music (unknown catalog number) - unknown country, 2010
This is a download-only digital Bruce Springsteen tribute album. It was also released the same year as three separate volumes: Long Live The Boss: A Tribute To Bruce Springsteen Vol. 1 1973-1985, Long Live The Boss: A Tribute To Bruce Springsteen Vol. 2 1980-1989, and Long Live The Boss: A Tribute To Bruce Springsteen Vol. 3 1990-2009. A Tribute To The Best Of Bruce Springsteen Box Set however includes two tracks not found on the three separate volumes. In 2012, the same tracks found on A Tribute To The Best Of Bruce Springsteen Box Set were distributed over three download-only digital Bruce Springsteen and John Mellencamp tribute albums: Working Class Heroes: A Tribute to Bruce Springsteen and John Mellencamp, Vol. 1, Working Class Heroes: A Tribute to Bruce Springsteen and John Mellencamp, Vol. 2, and Working Class Heroes: A Tribute to Bruce Springsteen and John Mellencamp, Vol. 3.
The Boss Band -- The Ultimate Tribute To Bruce Springsteen
Digital album - Big Eye Music (unknown catalog number) - USA, 2011
This is a download-only digital Bruce Springsteen tribute album.
Ameritz Tribute Club -- Working On The Highway - A Tribute To Bruce Springsteen
Digital album - Ameritz Music (unknown catalog number) - UK, 2012
This is a download-only digital Bruce Springsteen tribute album.
Déjà Vu -- Tribute To Working Class Hero Bruce Springsteen - Vol. 2
Digital album - Zulu (unknown catalog number) - USA, 2012
This is a download-only digital Bruce Springsteen tribute album.
Frans Pollux -- Pollux Duit Springsteen
CD - hippoproducties (no catalog number) - Holland, 2012
2xLP - unknown label (unknown catalog number) - Holland, 2022
This is a live Bruce Springsteen tribute album. All songs are in Dutch. The album was reissued on vinyl in 2022, with three additional tracks and completely different artwork. BORN TO RUN is a Dutch version titled "D'r Vandoor".
George Mileson -- Leap of Faith: A Tribute To Bruce Springsteen
CD - Growin' Up Records (8471812289631) - Spain, 2012
This is a Bruce Springsteen tribute album.
Jonah Matranga -- Voices + Dedication
CD - no label (no catalog number) - USA, 2012
The Boss Tribute To Springsteen -- Jelling Musikfestival 2012
Digital album - Next2Live (unknown catalog number) - Denmark, 2012
This is a download-only digital live Bruce Springsteen tribute album.
Various artists -- Springsteen Session 2011
2xCD - B Street Productions / Suisa (no catalog number) - Switzerland, 2012
This is a live Bruce Springsteen tribute album recorded on 11 Nov 2011 at Evangelisch-Reformierte Kirche in Bäretswil, Switzerland. BORN TO RUN is performed by Guido Marzorati & Gospelchor.
Rock Riff Tones -- We Love (A Tribute To Bruce Springsteen)
Digital album - Devoted Music (unknown catalog number) - unknown country, 2013
This is a download-only digital Bruce Springsteen tribute album.
Various artists -- Dermot O'Leary Presents The Saturday Sessions 2013
2xCD - BBC Radio 2 / Universal Music TV / Sony Music (88765452652) - UK, 2013
This is a live album. BORN TO RUN is performed by The Slow Show.
Various artists -- I Hear You're From Australia - My Name's Bruce Too
2xCD - Laughing Outlaw (LOR160CD) - Australia, 2013
This is a Bruce Springsteen tribute album. BORN TO RUN is performed by Anne McCue.
Andrew Bissel -- Rockabye Baby! Lullaby Renditions Of Bruce Springsteen
CD - Rockabye Baby! (CD 9701) - USA, 2014
This is a Bruce Springsteen tribute album.
Hungry Hearts -- Tortona City Serenade
Digital album - no label (no catalog number) - Italy, 2014
This is a download-only digital live Bruce Springsteen tribute album.
Laptop Instrumental -- The Bruce Springsteen Instrumental Collection
Digital album - Loudr (no catalog number) - USA, 2014
This is a download-only digital Bruce Springsteen tribute album.
New Tribute Kings -- World Allstars - Bruce Springsteen Tribute Hits
Digital album - Legacy Records (unknown catalog number) - unknown country, 2014
This is a download-only digital Bruce Springsteen tribute album.
Spirit -- A Tribute To Bruce Springsteen
Digital album - Rapier Music (unknown catalog number) - UK, 2014
This is a download-only digital Bruce Springsteen tribute album.
Various artists -- Rock Made In USA
Digital album - Open Records (unknown catalog number) - unknown country, 2014
This is a download-only digital album. 13 of the 20 tracks are covers of Bruce Springsteen songs. BORN TO RUN is performed by Noise Reaction.
Various artists -- Tramps Like Us - My Music Factory's Bruce Springsteen Tribute
Digital album - no label (no catalog number) - unknown country, 2014
This is a free download-only digital Bruce Springsteen tribute album. BORN TO RUN is performed by Jonah Matranga.
Hungry Hearts -- Live In My Hometown
CD-R - no label (no catalog number) - Italy, 2015
This is a Bruce Springsteen tribute album, recorded live on 09 Jan 2015 at Inferno Di Dante in Tortona, Italy.
Moa Holmsten -- Bruised Arms & Broken Rhythm
CD - Fill In The Blank Records (no catalog number) - USA, 2015
This is a Bruce Springsteen tribute album.
The Cheap Dates -- Loose Springsteen
Digital album - no label (no catalog number) - USA, 2015
This is a download-only digital Bruce Springsteen tribute album.
Jonathan Rado -- Born To Run
LP - Sounds Delicious (SD002) - USA, 2017
This is a Bruce Springsteen tribute album.
Rock The Cradle -- Lullaby Versions Of Bruce Springsteen
Digital album - Rock The Cradle (unknown catalog number) - unknown country, 2018
This is a download-only digital Bruce Springsteen tribute album.
Bruce Brothers -- Bruce Brothers
Digital single - no label (no catalog number) - Holland, 2019
This is a download-only digital Bruce Springsteen tribute single.
The Cabeytú Brothers -- Do You Want Some More?!
CD - no label (CABEYTU005) - Spain, 2019
This is a live album.
Zerbo -- Never Ending Volume I
CD - no label (no catalog number) - Italy, 2019
This is a Bruce Springsteen tribute album.
Heaven Is Shining -- Born In The USA
Digital album - Rosenklang (unknown catalog number) - Germany, 2021
This is a download-only digital Bruce Springsteen tribute album.
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Available Versions
List of available versions of BORN TO RUN on this website:
BORN TO RUN [Album version]
BORN TO RUN [Early draft]
BORN TO RUN [Live 13 Jul 1974 version]
BORN TO RUN [Live 21 Sep 1979 version]
BORN TO RUN [Live 22 Sep 1979 version]
BORN TO RUN [Live 19 Aug 1985 version]
BORN TO RUN [Live 27 Apr 1988 version]
BORN TO RUN [Live 06 Aug 2015 version]
BORN TO RUN [Live July 2018 version]
Page last updated: 14 Jul 2019
