Bruce Springsteen’s discography stretches back to 1973. Since then, the Boss has created masterpiece after masterpiece. Choosing only three songs from the vast Springsteen catalog is not an easy task. However, from a music video perspective, we can start with one album.
Released in 1984, Born in the U.S.A. was Bruce Springsteen’s seventh studio album. It was immediately met with positive reviews, round-the-clock radio airplay, and massive sales numbers. It produced seven top-10 singles and led to a sold-out worldwide tour. Born in the U.S.A. became Bruce’s most commercially successful album and one of the highest-selling records ever. Even the cover photo taken of him from behind by renowned photographer Annie Leibovitz became an icon.
MTV was still only in its third year when Born in the U.S.A. came out. Bruce Springsteen quickly dominated the cable network with his videos for the album’s hit singles, including “Dancing in the Dark,” “Born in the U.S.A.,” and “Glory Days.” He even got the help of noted filmmakers Brian De Palma and John Sayles.