In 1973, Springsteen released his first two albums, Greetings from Asbury Park, N.J. and The Wild, the Innocent & the E Street Shuffle, neither of which earned him a large audience. He changed his style and reached worldwide popularity with Born to Run in 1975. It was followed by Darkness on the Edge of Town (1978) and The River (1980), which topped the US Billboard 200 chart. After the solo recording, Nebraska (1982), he reunited with the E Street Band for Born in the U.S.A. (1984), his most commercially successful album and one of the best-selling albums of all time. Seven of its singles reached the Top Ten of the Billboard Hot 100, including the title track. Springsteen recorded his next three albums, Tunnel of Love (1987), Human Touch (1992), and Lucky Town (1992) using mostly session musicians. He reassembled the E Street Band for 1995's Greatest Hits, then recorded the sparse acoustic The Ghost of Tom Joad, followed by the EP Blood Brothers (1996), his last release of the decade.
Springsteen dedicated his 2002 album The Rising to the victims of the September 11 attacks. He released two more folk albums, Devils & Dust (2005) and We Shall Overcome: The Seeger Sessions (2006), followed by two more albums with the E Street Band: Magic (2007) and Working on a Dream (2009). The next two, Wrecking Ball (2012) and High Hopes (2014), topped album charts worldwide. His latest releases include the solo Western Stars (2019), the E Street Band-featuring Letter to You (2020) and a solo cover album Only the Strong Survive (2022). When Letter to You went to No.2 in the US, Springsteen became the first artist to score a Top Five hit across six consecutive decades.
Among the album era's prominent acts, Springsteen has sold more than 140 million records worldwide and more than 71 million in the United States, making him one of the world's best-selling music artists. He has earned numerous awards for his work, including 20 Grammy Awards, two Golden Globes, an Academy Award, and a Special Tony Award (for Springsteen on Broadway). Springsteen was inducted into both the Songwriters Hall of Fame and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1999, received the Kennedy Center Honors in 2009, named MusiCares person of the year in 2013, and awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Barack Obama in 2016. He ranked 23rd on Rolling Stone's list of the Greatest Artists of All Time, which described him as being "the embodiment of rock & roll".
Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bruce_Springsteen
Studio albums
Greetings from Asbury Park, N.J. (1973)
The Wild, the Innocent & the E Street Shuffle (1973)
Born to Run (1975)
Darkness on the Edge of Town (1978)
The River (1980)
Nebraska (1982)
Born in the U.S.A. (1984)
Tunnel of Love (1987)
Human Touch (1992)
Lucky Town (1992)
The Ghost of Tom Joad (1995)
The Rising (2002)
Devils & Dust (2005)
We Shall Overcome: The Seeger Sessions (2006)
Magic (2007)
Working on a Dream (2009)
Wrecking Ball (2012)
High Hopes (2014)
Western Stars (2019)
Letter to You (2020)
Only the Strong Survive (2022)
Good Rockin' Tonight
Bruce Springsteen Lyrics
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Well, I heard the news, there's good rockin' tonight
I'm gonna hold my baby as tight as I can
Tonight she'll know I'm a mighty, mighty man
I heard the news, there's good rockin' tonight
I said, meet me and a-hurry behind the barn
Don't you be afraid 'cause I'll do you no harm
'Cause tonight I'm gonna rock away all our blues
I heard the news, there's good rockin' tonight
Well, we're gonna rock
We're gonna rock
Let's rock
Come on and rock
We're gonna rock all our blues away
Have you heard the news, everybody's rockin' tonight
Have you heard the news, everybody's rockin' tonight
I'm gonna hold my baby as tight as I can
Well, tonight she'll know I'm a mighty, mighty man
I heard the news, there's good rockin' tonight
Well, we're gonna rock, rock, rock, rock
Come on and rock, rock, rock, rock
Let's rock, rock, rock, rock
Well, let's rock, rock, rock, rock
We're gonna rock all our blues away
The song "Good Rockin' Tonight" by Bruce Springsteen is a cover of a popular rhythm and blues song from the 1940s by Roy Brown. The song is about the excitement of a big party that all of the cool people are going to attend. When the singer hears the news that there's "good rockin' tonight," he wants to go find his baby and hold her tight. He promises not to harm her and asks her to bring his rockin' shoes to the barn, where they will dance away their blues.
The song is full of energy and excitement, with its repetition of the phrase "we're gonna rock" and its call to action to "come on and rock." The song captures the feeling of anticipation and joy that comes with going out to have a good time with friends and loved ones. The singer wants to make sure his baby knows that he's a "mighty, mighty man" and that they are going to have a great time together.
Overall, "Good Rockin' Tonight" is a fun, upbeat song that captures the spirit of an exciting night out. It's a classic example of Springsteen's ability to bring new life to classic rock and roll songs.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, I heard the news, there's good rockin' tonight
I received some great news that there will be a fun time with music and dancing tonight
I'm gonna hold my baby as tight as I can
I will embrace my significant other closely and affectionately
Tonight she'll know I'm a mighty, mighty man
My partner will see me in a better light as I enjoy the music and dance with them
I said, meet me and a-hurry behind the barn
I suggested to my companion to hurry up and join me behind the barn to partake in some musical fun
Don't you be afraid 'cause I'll do you no harm
You shouldn't be nervous as there's no ill intent here
I want you to bring along my rockin' shoes
Please don't forget to bring my dancing shoes
'Cause tonight I'm gonna rock away all our blues
We will energetically dance and sing away our worries and troubles
Have you heard the news, everybody's rockin' tonight
Did you hear the news that a lot of people are gathering together to rock and roll tonight?
Well, we're gonna rock all our blues away
We're going to collectively use the power of music and dance to forget our worries and enjoy the moment together.
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, BMG Rights Management
Written by: Roy Brown
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tony fontane
Excellent quality on this 8mm film.Great cover by Bruce and the band.
Liz Lorman
Great guitar love this
Collin Rocker Burny
Wow....🎉
André Verhage
Version by Joe Ely is so much better!
will27ns
crappy version