57 Channels (And Nothin' On)

Bruce Springsteen

About 57 Channels (And Nothin' On)

"57 Channels (And Nothin' On)" is a song written and performed by Bruce Springsteen, appearing on his album Human Touch, released in 1992. The song was released as a single, charting in the Top 100 in various countries. A video for the song was also released. The title may be a reference to cable television, which carries more channels than terrestrial television.

Year:: 1992
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Bruce Springsteen

Bruce Frederick Joseph Springsteen (born September 23, 1949), nicknamed "The Boss", is an American singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who records and tours with the E Street Band. Springsteen is widely known for his brand of heartland rock, poetic lyrics, Americana sentiments centered on his native New Jersey and his lengthy and energetic stage performances, with concerts from the 1970s to the present decade running up to an uninterrupted 250 minutes in length. more »

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Release Details "57 Channels (And Nothin' On)" is a song by American musician Bruce Springsteen. It was released as the second single from his 1992 album, "Human Touch".
Music Video Director The music video for the song was directed by Adam Bernstein, who is famous for directing music videos for major artists like Beastie Boys and Sir Mix-a-Lot.
Chart Performance Despite its critical message, the song did not perform exceptionally on the charts. It peaked at number 68 on the Billboard Hot 100, marking one of Springsteen's lowest charting singles.
Lyrics & Message The song is a critique of the proliferation of television channels and the perceived lack of quality programming. It reflects Springsteen's view of an America where people are isolated and disconnected, in front of their TVs.
LP Track Length The original album version of the song runs for 2 minutes and 28 seconds, making it one of the shorter tracks on the "Human Touch" album.
Inspired by Personal Experience The inspiration for the song came from Springsteen's personal experience when he first got cable TV at his Beverly Hills hotel suite and found numerous channels but nothing satisfying to watch.
Parody American singer "Weird Al" Yankovic included "57 Channels (And Nothin' On)" in his polka medley "The Alternative Polka" from his 1996 album "Bad Hair Day".
Live Performances Springsteen hardly performed the song live. The first live performance of "57 Channels (And Nothin' On)" took place on August 6, 1992.
Various Versions The song has been released in different versions including the "Little Steven Mix Version 1", which includes some significant changes from the original album version.
Iconic Reference The song is often quoted in discussions regarding the condition of modern television, its proliferation of channels, and paucity of worthwhile content.

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