Bruce Springsteen - Born to Run (Acoustic)

[@joecrabtree395]

This randomly auto played for me in the car last year. It bought tears to my eyes. At the time I was in the final stages of moving away from my hometown, a bittersweet moment in my life. A song I’ve known basically my whole life yet I’d never heard this version and it instantly moved me to tears. Incredible.

[@kimmeehan6516]

I told my daughter one day "If our house ever burnt down, I'd grab two things, her and the book that has Bruce Springsteens autograph" . True story.

[@Hondadctrider]

I told my wife & 2 kids that if the house ever catches on fire only 4 things need to be saved, my wife & kids and my external hard drive with over 3,000 photos of my kids and 15,000 other photos that I've l taken over the last 40 years and all my music, every thing else can be replaced.

[@awinbisa]

@@Hondadctrider I'd get those photos loaded to a cloud storage if I were you. Hard drives deteriorate over time.

[@davidfernandez8515]

No wife then?

[@stevenstart8728]

I tell my daughter that a good day out on the tractor sowing crops is a day when a Bruce Springsteen song comes on the radio

[@michaelwelsh226]

Can always get a new wife

[@washingtonsauerbronn9731]

Mr.Bruce Springsteen , I just wish this message reach you and yours on this day, I am not sure if this will happens, but I just would like you know anyway , I hope one day I will have the pleasure to meet you and say : Your Songs Save My Life Several Times on my 26 years an immigrant in America ! Thank You For Your Kindness And Pure Love On All Your Songs ! Your humble Brazilian Fan living in Salt Lake City. I Love You , Bruce !

[@petercro3070]

The BOSS,in his prime,buff and fearless belting out perhaps his best song ever alone in front of 50,000 fans. He makes them part of the moaning plead for salvation the song begs for at the end. Does it get any better than this?

[@RexBernard-kr7md]

My uncle Jeff was a huge Springsteen fan in the mid-80’s. He tried to act and dress like Bruce and actually favored him quite a bit. My uncle was murdered by a bystander in 1988 trying to break up a fight in which an older man was getting severely beaten. Senseless murder. I remember how hard it hit me to hear the Tunnel of Love album being played at his funeral. I was fortunate enough to receive many of my uncle’s possessions, including his cassette tapes. I spent the whole summer during my junior year of high school listening and getting acquainted to Bruce’s music. It was a very spiritual experience to me that felt like it connected me to my departed uncle. This version of Born to Run was one of my favorite tracks that was in his collection. Everytime I hear a Springsteen song I feel like my Uncle Jeff is there with me

[@RexBernard-kr7md]

Thanks for the thought provoking response. I agree, he lives on in my memories of him

[@Maisy1000]

50 years ago ! Released 25th August, lets celebrate next year big time 2025 👍🏼 we are big fans Bruce ❤️

[@ibanmayo2]

"I wanna die with you, Wendy, on the street tonight In an everlasting kiss." The greatest, most romantic, lyric ever written in the history of aural sensation!

[@jbs818]

I tell people all the time that this is the most romantic rock and roll song ever, and that’s ones line I always reference. But the pinnacle for me is “and together we can live with the sadness, I’ll love you with all the madness in my soul...”

[@DonBecker-h7l]

This song has always been one of those song whose heritage and legend matter. I guess it will always be relevant.

[@zenaalam]

I was at this concert in LA and at first felt a bit disappointed because this wasn’t the version I was expecting. But I ended up almost in tears at how beautiful it was. Just haunting. It felt like a perfect counterpoint to the original version-at first the wildness of youth and then a deeper maturity with the passing of time but yet the same deep hunger and yearning. Truly one of the most amazing songs ever written and performed by the most talented artist ❤

[@stuartsanders3351]

I’m so jealous you were there. It’s like a completely different song and I think I prefer this version. Amazing.

[@sethsannick]

What year ?

[@welshquin7326]

@@sethsannick1988

[@anthonyf2796]

When I think of my favorite songs, the songs I’ve loved the most, *this version* of this song is right at the top of the list. Stunningly beautiful.

[@daveconlin8342]

​@@sethsannicklooks like '88

[@Contractnik]

What a storyteller.

[@stanleyjohnstone2867]

As an awkward teenager and a probably more awkward adult this song is one of the greatest songs written.

[@johnspinelli9396]

It doesn't matter I'm 22 and his music is timeless

[@bobbihigh1299]

Yeah I'm super awkward too these days

[@Frank_2023]

This song strikes my heart every time I play it, when I leave this world, this song is coming with me :)

[@BennieTarrMusic]

I'm doing it slow (but still electric) st my next gig!

[@ulrikebecker7730]

The same with me. Julie

[@danmandich2843]

SAVE CHICAGO. OBABAMA!

[@trishjackson6935]

Me too ❤

[@ycroniyael1976]

The greatest song ever written & composed. Period. At my funeral I want to go to that masterpiece..

[@pauljohnson1974]

This version gives me goosebumps

[@ThunderRoad1]

Its amazing how emotional this song becomes when slowed down. The words become more defiant. There's anger, sadness and hunger in his words. We are all born to run.

[@Cesa210384]

Great comment

[@lilacmaninapurpleworld538]

Monkeywithagunn Not if you’re happy at home with loving understanding parents, family and friends. In awe of this man and this song - non runner😐🇺🇸✌️

[@shayrowland4111]

So true 🥰

[@mkrbrtsn1]

Quite right. I fell the same about Thunder Road.

[@taquinas12]

To this day the finest piece of live acoustic music ever

[@bitaud31]

Combien d’artistes dans le monde peuvent tenir un stade entier ,sans look spécifique ,sans feu d’artifice ,sans accompagnement ou juste une guitare sèche et un harmonica!?...mais avec tant de charisme ,de force et de talent ...merci M.Bruce Springsteen

[@sandraaparecidaribeirogome2200]

Exatamente ! Ele é demais ! 🎵🎶🎸❤

[@leerome20]

No matter what version it is sung, still one of the greatest songs ever!

[@Armando_Castagno]

Absolutely not a doubt.

[@hollywooda111]

Basically this is shit, but its a great song.

[@UCNCFootball]

My favorite version of this Springsteen classic.

[@peterskdtmortensen9093]

One man and his guitar.

[@robbie1977ful]

The older I get the better he becomes. What a great man and a wonderful talent.

[@ThomasTompkins-q7c]

Nobody tells a story like the boss. Growing up for 25 years in Jersey he hits the soul for me. When he tells a story or sings I can almost envision myself being there with him.

[@kavityphiller4891]

Bruce us in some ways a “guy’s guy”- traditionally masculine- but he’s also obviously very sensitive and a gifted poet- this song is almost mystical in its grandiosity and romanticism- Bruce is a mix of Elvis- the good looking masculine ladies’ man rock and roller and Bob Dylan- the poet with incredible ability to articulate certain universals

[@dougglovier5425]

Wow thanks for your comment I agree.

[@Tigerpuffer]

To be fair, Bruce spent his whole career kissing Clarence. Bruce seems to have always been pretty aware of the macho manly dude rock and roll singer stereotype, and did his best not to give into the pitfalls of such. It's very progressive and punk rock of him, in a way. Bruce has taught me a lot over the years.

[@NoNameEst1992]

I disagree with him being even remotely close to dylans level of song writing

[@trishjackson6935]

Just love him ❤

[@paulgoeretz1]

In dieser Version, das beste was ich je hören werde❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ Ein Meisterwerk

[@Jogwheel]

Probably my favorite recording of this classic, recorded on 1988-04-27 at the LA Memorial Sports Arena, and featured on the "Chimes Of Freedom" EP later that year. Great track!

[@terrylraines9806]

I truly truly love the Boss he is a way of life.

[@ralphdavis9670]

Seeing this for the first time. Right you are bro.

[@springsteendisciple3543]

I was at the "Be True" concert on that album, it was my first Springsteen show. It was Awesome ! I've been addicted ever since.....

[@paulgore1237]

Its called 'connection' which Bruce has in abundance with his audience, pure brilliance 🎸👍

[@garysandford470]

Paul Gore, the great artist from Saarfend on sea?

[@PaulBarker-v1d]

I got into Bruce later in life so glad I did!! I was fortunate enough to see him live in Birmingham UK 2023. I was blown away I'm a complete convert his music is amazing!!!

[@FRL024]

The best version of one of the greatest songs ever

[@neilbhatt6284]

Born To Run" In the day we sweat it out on the streets of a runaway American dream At night we ride through mansions of glory in suicide machines Sprung from cages out on Highway 9 Chrome-wheeled, fuel-injected, and steppin' out over the line Oh, baby, this town rips the bones from your back It's a death trap, it's a suicide rap We gotta get out while we're young 'Cause tramps like us Baby, we were born to run Yes, girl, we were Wendy, let me in, I wanna be your friend I wanna guard your dreams and visions Just wrap your legs 'round these velvet rims And strap your hands 'cross my engines Together we could break this trap We'll run 'til we drop, baby, we'll never go back Oh, will you walk with me out on the wire? 'Cause, baby, I'm just a scared and lonely rider But I gotta know how it feels I wanna know if love is wild Babe, I want to know if love is real Oh, can you show me? Beyond the Palace, hemi-powered drones scream down the boulevard Girls comb their hair in rear-view mirrors, and the boys try to look so hard The amusement park rises bold and stark, kids are huddled on the beach in a mist I wanna die with you, Wendy, on the streets tonight in an everlasting kiss 1-2-3-4! The highway's jammed with broken heroes on a last-chance power drive Everybody's out on the run tonight, but there's no place left to hide Together, Wendy, we can live with the sadness I'll love you with all the madness in my soul Oh, someday, girl, I don't know when We're gonna get to that place where we really wanna go And we'll walk in the sun But 'til then tramps like us Baby, we were born to run Oh, honey, tramps like us Baby, we were born to run Come on, Wendy, tramps like us Baby, we were born to run

[@perrap79]

Im going to die, having listened to this version of born to run A MILLION TIMES. Im fine with that

[@ritahorvath8207]

Well done ! ❤ in my opinion you have to listen to a good piece of music at least threehundred times to understand. And that's the start of it ! Best wishes ! 💜

[@stanleyjohnstone2867]

What you have to do now is live!

[@silkegehtyoutubegarnichtsa892]

Springsteen too seems to like the term "transcendence", you know, that theological concept, that itself seems to be, well, elusively connected to everything and nothing. 100% true for this song.

[@incaspathway8595]

I just wonder if Springsteen had any idea of just how good and long lasting this acoustic version would be .. Personally I think its stunning.

[@bethgibbs-bartel5480]

That’s exactly why he did this. He knew it would add longevity and perspective to the song as his audience aged and reflected back to their youth.

[@Hondadctrider]

My first Springsteen concert, Tunnel of Love tour, he played this version, while I was a bit disappointed at the time, now 32 years later I love it.

[@michaeloneill8452]

Yeh, me too, he was a bit ahead of us on the curve i guess

[@d.b.martin4010]

Can't help feeling this is the greatest version of Born to Run, even though the original studio track is so powerful already.

[@chuckHart70]

Well this is probably how it was written. Hard to beat that one...

[@peergynt0302]

Absoulutely, D.B.

[@TallDocK]

This version is so personal. Just you and the one you love. Wind howling past at 100 mph.

[@ThomasTompkins-q7c]

Growing up in NJ the boss was the man. It was him and Tony soprano. But seeing bruce with the band at GIANTS stadium on a summer Jersey night is second to none.

[@cardo1111]

My favorite version of this timeless classic 👍🏽👊🏽

[@michaelmarshall55]

This version may be the best song of all his songs & all his versions that he’s ever done....

[@rubennordberg8133]

A very late comment, but wooow, this version really brings all the emotion out in the song. You can truly feel the pain he feels, and the love he has for "Wendy." he really exspresses the pain it is not being a prt of the normal world and all it`s bullshit, and the freedom that arrives, once you discover you don`t belong in it. Great song Bruce

[@TheCr5rider]

The best storyteller ever.

[@Rouret]

Still standing there.

[@KateMagdalenaMusic]

This is when we thought there was still someplace to go....

[@trishjackson6935]

Soo true

[@KH-yl9eu]

I seen The River Tour last night, it was epic! Loved every moment of it and wish I could do it all over again. Great atmosphere, great music, proper showman, no gimmicks, just a lad, his guitar and his mates jamming on the stage. I didn't think it possible but I love him even more now! Thanks Bruce for a fantastic show, you're my hero!!! I hope to see you again in the future, your music will live on forever and my kids will grow up listening to you!!!!! #TheBoss !!!😆😆😆

[@paulchisholm3305]

Love this version so so much. Just genius ❤

[@goat2558]

Born to run is a great song but Thunder Road is, hands down, the greatest song ever written and performed

[@richardyoung7415]

One of the greatest voice,s in ROCK AND ROLL EVER , and this song is still one of the greatest songs ever written. PEACE BE WITH YOU MY FRIEND'S.✌️✌️✌️😎😎😎🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦

[@marcpags1048]

I get a lump in my throat when i watch this it is wonderful. Saw him play this acoustic version live at Nassu Coluseum just before i graduated highschool 1988. Was unbelievable

[@jefflorence4175]

Best version unplugged 👍

[@deniseinacio6503]

I have been listening to this song over 40 years now, and much as I loved it, I never connected to it quite so powerfully before. I am definitely BTR but also very good with it 😊 thank you Bruce, you have saved me a million times ❤🙏

[@KateMagdalenaMusic]

Truly sensational. This song and this performance does what only a great song and performance can do, and with a simple guitar no less. Iconic

[@donnahudson4311]

I never get tired of listening to this, even in 2018!!!!!! Hope to still be able to listen to it in 20 more years from now!!!!!!!🎶🎧🎶🎧

[@inakamikaze1529]

This is what we are....Born to run. Love it really well as acoustic form. Thanks for all the love that you give us Bruce ❤ a germanbrucebloodsister from Stuttgart/ Southgermany

[@DonBecker-h7l]

He gives it every thing he's got......this is perfection.

[@myla8483]

If we could condense all the good in America down into one man, that man would be Bruce Springsteen.

[@johnspinelli9396]

Absolutely

[@aspe7187]

Except for his politics. Left-wing nut. Towing the line for all the z i o n i s t jyoocz that helped make his career.

[@trishjackson6935]

Damn right 🤗

[@meone5112]

It´s going to be a long long time until the world will hear anything like this again !

[@andreaspaetzold6577]

Nichts kann beschreiben was dieser Song diese Musik bedeutet. Live einfach nicht zu schlagen

[@ycroniyael1976]

Life saver. Thank you. ❤

[@giaimo13]

The song takes on a greater poignance now that we know it’s the tale of Bruce’s father and mother “escaping the bonds of disappointment in New Jersey” when they moved out to California. Back when this was written and recorded, he could sing us the song, but he couldn’t tell us what it meant to him until he wrote his autobiography. Just beautiful.

[@jaysonhatton6981]

reminds me of that feeling anyway... 💞😏🦊💞

[@martycech5844]

Plugged or Unplugged, still the BOSS!!!

[@ritahorvath8207]

A L W A Y S the boss ! 💜

[@caroltaylor7894]

Bruce is the heart and soul of us all. ❤️

[@AaronBranch84]

I watch this video once a week at least because it’s so incredibly perfect and stirring ❤

[@a.augustinericardo3689]

The best of all time, the Boss. He plays harmonica convincingly like Dylan. Paralyzingly beautiful.

[@elizanaber642]

JUST GREAT, thanks.☘

[@paulgore1237]

Absolutely brilliant, I love this version and it's great to play 🎸👍

[@SilentWonderer90]

This guy is unreal.

[@zenbookseries9129]

Love this acoustic version of this classic song. Going to grab my guitar and play it. He inspires me.

[@BennieTarrMusic]

I'm going to do it at my next solo gig! Bruce did the "slow it down to bring out the lyrics thing" with a LOT of his songs (For You, E Street Shuffle, 10th Avenue, Born in the USA, etc) and also covers (his slow version of Dylan's 'I Want You' is amazing - Suki Lahav was in the band, on violin and backing vocals, at the time)...

[@danmandich2843]

CUT THE MODERN POLITICAL SHIT!

[@humantouch299]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Bruce. Thank you for the song/s of my life 🙌🙌🙌

[@annanmannan]

Born To Run with you Bruce!!!

[@frisiandude7115]

Best version of the greatest song ever

[@dreamer2fly]

Love this version...

[@tayecannon]

Everything

[@Angelwr1luv]

What else can I say, it's just so beautiful, love this version just as much as the other. You have a gift that keeps giving, (Love and passion) Keep going handsome, you got this.

[@vivaclaptonluthier1858]

Absolute master.

[@tedpittsinger9688]

This version brings a whole new meaning to the soul! Notice 5 Grand vs a piddly 150!

[@andrewowen7377]

Beautiful

[@smarterthananyone]

Stunning.

[@OelfredBiernot]

please Bruce, never die! and RIP Tom Petty

[@fxx1]

Bruce is eternal, live in the hearts.

[@dennisjump8655]

Too late...

[@mrm4v965]

Bruce is the best!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :)

[@ritahorvath8207]

totally agree ! 💜

[@MarcusConte]

Paralyzingly beautiful.

[@xevipujolarguitart910]

Genio!,,

[@elainemcsherry1658]

the greatest artist ever.end of.the greatest song ever.end of. the greatest version.end of. I LOVE holding my husbands hand while he sings this to me. It makes me feel safe, and things are gonna be ok. WE BOTH LOVE U BRUCE. THANKS FOR THE MUSIC AND INSPIRING US XX

[@pat67celt]

The soundtrack to my life.

[@valquiriabueno5414]

Bruce Springsteen é um tesouro 💎💕💕💕💕🎤🎸🎹🎷 estava escondido agora descobri 🤔🎼🎼🎼🎼

[@fabioerobusti6972]

Arte. Capolavoro assoluto senza tempo.

[@robpopovic6321]

Best version of this song ever. I saw it live back in 1988. Bruce did what most groups will never do. Do you think The Rolling Stones will perform "Satisfaction" live and acoustic?

[@anelladambrosio2513]

Ma quanto e sexy??il nostro giovane Bruce!!!😅😀🤩😍😍😘🎶💎💔💓🎸🌟💋

[@JimAirPlanespotting]

How awesome is Bruce... I am crying... Glad to see there are no dislikes at all.

[@dariaklaus5883]

2 dislikes now and I just don't get why people would hit the dislike button on a song like that...

[@JimAirPlanespotting]

Daria Klaus Probably they read it as "dis i like" XD

[@adkadk7002]

Le meilleur de boss il chante et il a une voix incroyable et il est naturel à la scène et à la ville cette chanson raconte une histoire bruce la classe 🤘👍🌍♥️

[@kerrymead3885]

Fantastic version ,he really is the best

[@brianpiganelli6674]

You made my night, awesome

[@editkovacs6267]

❤️

[@jimmydcricket5893]

A favourite.

[@poshvargas4989]

This is my song 😎❤💪

[@dominicantle8771]

Nobody Puts on a concert like the BOSS. GOLD STANDARD.

[@rebeccawhite5885]

Powerful and so romantic.. This song is an anthem to the journey that we are all on in life.

[@lilacmaninapurpleworld538]

I was there. About 20 deep from stage. Great performance but got to be honest, the majority of us thought Bruce was going to kick into the full uptempo version.

[@erikacristinasantos5568]

My favorite version of Born to Run!!!

[@davidevan4461]

Beautiful song.

[@ludovicminette6058]

The truth of our life is in this song...And that we do !!! Thanks Bruce #TheBoss of our generation for everything !!!

[@MrBrucefan1]

First concert I was ever at Dublin ‘88 I was 15 never forget this version I was waiting for him to speed up was glad he didn’t ‘cause I heard Bruce that night My night of conversion Brilliant !!

[@johnnylyden8902]

Damn right! Gives me goose bumps every time I hear it ! See y‘all down the road! 🙂 Gage perf~~~~~~~

[@djChrisGallagher]

Wow...great rendition of the classic. First time hearing this, awesome!

[@valquiriabueno5414]

Tenho q voltar sempreeeee Aki és jóia rara Bruce 🎸🎤🤴💘💘💘

[@marietaylor3275]

Born To Run with you Bruce!!! He plays harmonica convincingly like Dylan.