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Bruce Springsteen - Thunder Road (Acoustic)

This outtake from the Born to Run sessions is entirely its own. The legendary album cut is a raucous, optimistic anthem about making it real, riding free, pulling out to win. This solo acoutic version is resigned and haunting. It reflects on failure and missed opportunity. With the very same words and melodies that convinced us of potential and possibility, Springsteen takes a mournful look back at lost youth and better days. Come on, Bruce. Show a little faith, there’s magic in the night!