Springsteen

Eric Church

About Springsteen

"Springsteen" is a song recorded by American country music artist Eric Church. It was composed by Church, Jeff Hyde and Ryan Tyndell for Church's third studio album, Chief. The song was released as the album's third single on February 21, 2012. The song was inspired by a memory of a girl and another artist's song, but he chose to center it around an idol of his, Bruce Springsteen, and tells the story of a teenage romance. "Springsteen" was received with critical acclaim for its melody and strong lyrics making it one of the top country songs of 2012. The single reached number nineteen on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming Church's first song to enter the top twenty. The song also topped the US Billboard Hot Country Songs. Outside of the United States, the song peaked at 28 on the Canadian Hot 100. "Springsteen" was certified platinum twice by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). The song was nominated for two Grammy Awards on December 12, 2012, but failed to win any of the awards at the ceremony in 2013. The accompanying music video was directed by Peter Zavadil and premiered on April 13, 2012 on Maxim.com. The video features Eric Church playing instruments in a suburban neighborhood, while a couple is shown going through the ups and downs of a relationship. 


Year:
2011
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To this day when I hear that song
I see you standin' there all night long
Discount shades, store bought tan
Flip flops and cut-off jeans

Somewhere between that setting sun
I'm on fire and born to run
You looked at me and I was done
And we're, we're just getting started

I was singin' to you, you were singin' to me
I was so alive, never been more free
Fired up my daddy's lighter and we sang, oh

Stayed there 'til they forced us out
And took the long way to your house
I can still hear the sound of you sayin' don't go

When I think about you, I think about seventeen
I think about my old jeep
I think about the stars in the sky
Funny how a melody sounds like a memory
Like the soundtrack to a July Saturday night, Springsteen

I bumped into you by happenstance
You probably wouldn't even know who I am
But if I whispered your name
I bet there'd still be a spark

Back when I was gasoline
And this old tattoo had brand new ink
And we didn't care what your mom would think
About your name on my arm

Baby is it spring or is it summer
The guitar sound or the beat of that drummer
You hear sometimes late at night
On your radio

Even though you're a million miles away
When you hear 'Born in the USA'
You relive those glory days
So long ago

When you think about me, do you think about seventeen
Do you think about my old jeep
Think about the stars in the sky
Funny how a melody sounds like a memory
Like a soundtrack to a July Saturday night
Springsteen, Springsteen

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Whoa-oh-oh-oh
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Funny how a melody sounds like a memory
Like a soundtrack to a July Saturday night
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Eric Church

Kenneth Eric Church (born May 3, 1977) is an American country music singer-songwriter. Signed to Capitol Records in 2006, his debut album Sinners Like Me produced four singles on the Billboard country chart, including the Top 20 hits "How 'Bout You," "Two Pink Lines," and "Guys Like Me." His second album, 2009's Carolina, produced three more singles: "Smoke a Little Smoke" and his first Top 10 hits, "Love Your Love the Most" and "Hell on the Heart." 2011's Chief, his first No. 1 album, includes the singles "Homeboy," "Drink in My Hand," which became his first No. 1 single in January 2012, and "Springsteen," which became his second No. 1 single in June 2012. more »

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Written by: Eric Church, Jeffery Hyde, Ryan Tyndell

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15 facts about this song

Country Artist
"Springsteen" was recorded by American country music artist, Eric Church.
Album
The song is part of Church's third studio album, "Chief," released in July 2011.
Song Composition
It was written by Eric Church, Jeff Hyde, and Ryan Tyndell.
Springsteen Reference
The song is named after American rock legend Bruce Springsteen, referencing many of his songs within the lyrics.
Chart Publication
"Springsteen" was a hit, reaching No. 1 on both the Billboard Hot Country Songs and the Country Airplay charts.
Certified Platinum
In June 2012, the song was certified Platinum by the RIAA, and by September 2013, it got triple-Platinum status for shipping over 3 million copies.
Music Video
The music video for the song, directed by Peter Zavadil, was released in April 2012.
Universal Appeal
Despite being a country song, "Springsteen" crossed over the boundary lines and performed well on the pop charts, peaking at No. 19 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Nostalgia Concept
The song isn't directly about the rock star, but rather about a lover in the past where a Bruce Springsteen song transports the singer back to a certain point in life every time he hears it.
Song Duration
The duration of the studio version song is 4 minutes and 23 seconds.
Emotional Impact
Eric Church has mentioned that the song is one of his most emotional, always evoking strong responses from the crowd when performed live.
Respect for Springsteen
Despite the song's success, Church was initially apprehensive about releasing it because he didn't want it to be disrespectful to its namesake, Bruce Springsteen.
Commendation
In 2013, the song was nominated for two Grammy Awards: Best Country Solo Performance and Best Country Song.
Live Performance
Eric Church often closes his live shows with "Springsteen," turning it into an extended audience sing-along.
Springsteen's Reaction
Bruce Springsteen himself wrote a letter of appreciation to Eric Church expressing his love for the song after hearing it played on the radio.

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