Springsteen's label was about to drop him. Then came 'Born to Run'
Summary
Before releasing "Born to Run," Bruce Springsteen faced being dropped by his record label, Columbia, due to low sales from his first two albums. However, the success of "Born to Run" transformed his career, making him a significant figure in rock music.Key Facts
- Bruce Springsteen was at risk of losing his record deal with Columbia Records due to poor sales of his first two albums.
- "Born to Run" was released on August 25, 1975, and became both a critical and commercial success.
- Biographer Peter Ames Carlin describes the creation of the album as crucial for Springsteen's future.
- Springsteen experimented with different musical elements, including strings and a choir, while creating "Born to Run."
- The album was composed on a piano, which influenced the style and sound of the music.
- Every year, Springsteen listens to the album's anniversary by driving around his old neighborhood in Asbury Park, New Jersey.
- Charles Koppelman, head of the repertoire department at Columbia, initially saw more potential in other artists like Billy Joel than in Springsteen.
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