Streets of Philadelphia
Bruce Springsteen
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I was bruised and battered, I couldn't tell what I felt I was unrecognizable to myself I saw my reflection in a window, I didn't know my own face Oh brother are you gonna leave me wastin' away On the Streets of Philadelphia I walked the avenue, 'til my legs felt like stone I heard the voices of friends vanished and gone At night I could hear the blood in my veins Just as black and whispering as the rain On the Streets of Philadelphia Ain't no angel gonna greet me It's just you and I my friend My clothes don't fit me no more I walked a thousand miles Just to slip this skin The night has fallen, I'm lyin' awake I can feel myself fading away So receive me brother with your faithless kiss Or will we leave each other alone like this On the Streets of Philadelphia
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Written by: Bruce Springsteen
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10 facts about this song
Song CreationBruce Springsteen wrote the song "Streets of Philadelphia" exclusively for the 1993 film "Philadelphia," which addressed the topic of AIDS discrimination.
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Critical AcclaimThe song won the Academy Award for Best Original Song in 1994, which marked a significant achievement in Springsteen's career.
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Chart Success"Streets of Philadelphia" reached number 9 on the Billboard Hot 100 charts, making it one of Springsteen's higher-charting songs.
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Song ThemeThe song's lyrics discuss the experience and the feelings of a man dying from AIDS, reflecting the main theme of the film it was written for.
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Grammy RecognitionIn 1995, the song won four Grammy Awards including Song of the Year. It's one of the few songs ever to win both an Oscar and multiple Grammys.
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Cultural ImpactThe song was ranked #68 on NPR's list of the 100 most important American musical works of the 20th century.
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CollaborationsThe studio version features backing vocals by E-street Band member Patti Scialfa.
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Music VideoThe music video of the song, directed by Jonathan Demme and Ted Demme, features Bruce Springsteen walking the streets of Philadelphia, interspersed with footage from the film.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by numerous artists, including David Gray and Ray LaMontagne, indicating its enduring popularity.
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Historical Significance"Streets of Philadelphia" is widely considered a landmark song in the popular cultural reaction to the AIDS epidemic in the United States.
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