Bruce Springsteen's iconic album 'Born in the U.S.A.' celebrates its 40th anniversary today. Released on June 4, 1984, the album features the hit single 'Dancing in the Dark,' which was made famous by a video directed by Brian De Palma and shot live in St. Paul, Minnesota in two takes. The album, which is Springsteen's best-selling, won him his first Grammy and has had a significant impact on pop and rock music. Various media outlets and music critics are reflecting on the album's legacy, with some considering it Springsteen's greatest work. BBCGetItOn is dedicating tonight's show to songs about the United States.
Bruce Springsteen’s album “Born to Run,” released 40 years ago today, is an iconic portrait of American post-industrial struggle. Revisit David Remnick’s Profile of the singer, from 2012: https://t.co/i15EGWmxCN https://t.co/m1BWYi9XG8
On the 40th anniversary of Bruce @Springsteen's seminal album, reflect on the many ways 'Born In The U.S.A.' impacted pop and rock music. 🎶 https://t.co/xT9wVsTjk2
Wow. 40 years since 'Born in the USA' was released. June 4, 1984. I came into Springsteen a little later in life (and I was 6 at the time!) but absolutely remember people talking about it, hearing it and feeling the buzz when his concert came to the Dome a short time later. https://t.co/X5WNtYcjDE
Bruce Springsteen's 'Born in the USA' is 40. Is it his greatest album? https://t.co/jE2eIHVwop
It’s 40 years since Bruce released Born In The USA so tonight on #BBCGetItOn it’s songs about the United States Of America – from All American Girls to those who are Surfin’, Rockin’ or Living In the USA! 🇺🇸 https://t.co/Wuoi1LOsll
Bruce Springsteen's 1980s blockbuster turns 40 today. Born in the U.S.A. is the bold, brilliant, and misunderstood apex of Springsteen’s imperial era. Revisit our Perfect 10 Sunday Review here: https://t.co/1HaONXddZH https://t.co/fx6gWkmIOQ
Happy 40th to 'Born in the USA,' @Springsteen's best-selling album! Is it also his greatest? https://t.co/RGpBxgQDFN
40 years ago today: @springsteen releases his “Born in the U.S.A.” album — with its iconic hit single, made famous by the video directed by Brian De Palma. Shot live in St. Paul, Minnesota. Two takes. Wins Bruce his first Grammy. “Dancing in the Dark” https://t.co/flY6dJXEFv
BORN IN THE USA. 40 TODAY. https://t.co/VZ88AV5iJE
A new book examines Springsteen’s most impactful record, ‘Born in the U.S.A.,’ an oft-misunderstood masterpiece that foreshadowed the changing politics of America. https://t.co/hSMo0Jt3TS