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Discover the story of the song > My Hometown – Bruce Springsteen

Who sang My Hometown?

Bruce Springsteen released the song My Hometown. Date of release: 1985.

Release date: 1985

Duration: 04:40

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The meaning of the song 'My Hometown ', based on the lyrics

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🎶 My Hometown song analysis

The song tells the story of a man who remembers growing up in his hometown, where there was black-white tension and violence. He talks about the closing of the textile mill, and later with his family, he advises his son to "take a good look around." The song reflects the evolution of his city and his memories.

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This explanation is based on the lyrics of ‘My Hometown’. The meaning is of course subject to interpretation.

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Bruce Springsteen - Short Biography

Bruce Springsteen is an American singer, songwriter and musician who has released 21 studio albums and is considered one of the originators of heartland rock. Nicknamed "The Boss," his career spans six decades and he is known for his poetic lyrics and energetic stage performances that can last up to four hours.

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- "My Hometown" is a Bruce Springsteen single from his album Born in the U.S.A..
- It is the seventh and final top 10 single from the album, reaching number six on the Billboard Hot 100.
- It topped the Adult Contemporary chart in the U.S., making it the only Springsteen song to reach #1 on the chart.
- It is a synthesizer-based, slow-paced song
- It was the seventh single from Born in the U.S.A. to reach the top 10, which was a record at the time.

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