Need to let loose and dance it out? Bruce Springsteen might be better known for his ballads and heartland rock anthems, but he’s also penned a few jam-worthy dance songs through the years. Let’s look at four Bruce Springsteen dance jams that will get any fan’s blood pumping!
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1. “Crush On You”
This hit from The River doesn’t exactly boast the deep, introspective songwriting from Springsteen’s Nebraska days, but who cares? It’s a fun song! “Crush On You” is a pretty sensual track from Springsteen about a girl the narrator gets a crush on while locking eyes at a traffic stop. This track is one of Springsteen’s most upbeat and delightful works, and we won’t judge you if you dance to it.
2. “Rosalita (Come Out Tonight)”
Few songs from Springsteen’s discography captures the euphoria and delight of being young and in love quite like “Rosalita (Come Out Tonight)” from The Wild, The Innocent & The E Street Shuffle. This song actually wasn’t very popular upon its release, but it became a bit of a fan favorite after Born To Run blew up. It’s definitely a classic that is a real treat to jam out to.
3. “Born To Run”
Out of all of Bruce Springsteen’s best dance jams, “Born To Run” is probably his most well-known. “Dancing In The Dark” would have been a little too on-the-nose, though we do recommend that song for a good dance as well.
Either way, age-old fans of both “Born To Run” and “Dancing In The Dark” have probably jammed out in a comical way to these tracks alone in their bedrooms. New fans can do the same today: Just let loose! It’s hard to not at least tap your foot to “Born To Run”.
4. “Darlington County”
This classic song from Born In The USA is a delight. Honestly, a solid chunk of the songs on that album are quite danceable. “Darlington County” has more of a country vibe to it and is quite addictive.
This song become a go-to during Springsteen’s live sets, and the energy at the venues he performs this song at is palpable. Though, nothing hit quite like experiencing this song live in the mid-1980s.
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