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Bruce Springsteen
American rock musician Bruce Springsteen performs at the New York Film Festival Spotlight Gala at Alice Tully Hall in New York City, 2025. The gala featured a screening of Deliver Me from Nowhere (2025), a biopic centering on the making of Springsteen's 1982 album Nebraska.
Bruce Springsteenās album Born in the U.S.A. was released in 1984. The album produced seven hit singles, including the title track, which serves as a sympathetic portrayal of Vietnam War veterans. While the song is often misinterpreted as a patriotic anthem, it is a nuanced commentary on the experiences of those who served. The album also featured the song "Dancing in the Dark," which earned Springsteen a Grammy Award for best male rock vocal performance.12