30 Years of Bruce Springsteen's Born in the USA

Bruce Springsteen's legedary album "Born in the USA" was released on the 30th of October 1984, 30 years to the date. The album gave Springsteen his first taste of international rock superstardom; with songs that topped the Billboard Charts, incliding "Dancing in the Dark", "Cover Me", "Born in the USA" and "Glory Days". Born in the USA's lyrics expressed signs of hope for the average American pursuing the American Dream. The album was the best-selling album of 1985 in the United States. Springsteen was born to a working-class family and many of his lyrics reflect his tough relationship with his father. His songwriting follows themes of dissatisfaction, dismay with everyday life, and addresses issues of national identity especially after the legacy of Vietnam. The album cover, photographed by Annie Leibovitz, became an icon in American culture. The "Boss" has sold more than 120 million records worldwide making him one of the best-selling artists of all time.

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