Atlantic City

Bruce Springsteen

About Atlantic City

"Atlantic City" is a song recorded by Bruce Springsteen, which first appeared on Springsteen's 1982 solo album Nebraska. Springsteen has often played the song in a full band arrangement in concert.


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1995
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Well they blew up the chicken man in Philly last night
Now they blew up his house too
Down on the boardwalk they're gettin' ready
For a fight gonna see what them racket boys can do

Now there's trouble busin' in from outta state
And the D.A. can't get no relief
Gonna be a rumble out on the promenade and
The gamblin' commission's hangin' on by the skin of its teeth

Well now everything dies baby that's a fact
But maybe everything that dies someday comes back
Put your makeup on, fix your hair up pretty
And meet me tonight in Atlantic City

Well I got a job and tried to put my money away
But I got debts that no honest man could pay
So I drew what I had from the Central Trust
And I bought us two tickets on that Coast City bus

Now baby everything dies baby that's a fact
But maybe everything that dies someday comes back
Put your makeup on fix your hair up pretty
And meet me tonight in Atlantic City

Now our luck may have died and out love may be cold 
But with you forever I'll stay
We're goin' out where the sand's turnin' to gold
Put on your stockin's 'cause the night's getting' cold 
And maybe everything dies that's a fact 
But maybe everything that dies someday comes back

Now I been lookin' for a job but it's hard to find
Down here it's just winners and losers 
And don't get caught on the wrong side of that line
Well I'm tired of comin' out on this losin' end
So honey last night I met this guy 
And I'm gonna do a little favor for him

Well I guess everything dies baby that's a fact
But maybe everything that dies someday comes back
Fix your hair up nice, fix yourself up pretty
Meet me tonight in Atlantic City
Meet me tonight in Atlantic City
Meet me tonight in Atlantic City
Meet me tonight in Atlantic City
Meet me tonight in Atlantic City
Meet me tonight in Atlantic City
Meet me tonight in Atlantic City
Meet me tonight in Atlantic City
Meet me tonight in Atlantic City

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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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11 facts about this song

Album Details
"Atlantic City" is a song by renowned American musician Bruce Springsteen. It was first released on his 1982 solo album "Nebraska."
Song Origin
Notably, Springsteen wrote and recorded "Atlantic City" on a basic four-track cassette recorder at his home in New Jersey.
Song Inspiration
The song is named after the city in New Jersey and was particularly inspired by the trying times of the city in the early 1980s, including the collapse of old economic structures and the advent of the casino industry.
Music Video
An unstable period in Atlantic City's reconstruction is depicted in the 1982 music video for the song which Springsteen himself does not appear in.
Reception & Popularity
Despite being a bleak composition, "Atlantic City" has been one of Springsteen’s most popular and enduring songs. It was listed as one of the 500 songs that shaped Rock and Roll by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Cover Versions
The song has seen countless covers by different artists including Mumford & Sons, The Band, Ed Sheeran, and many more.
Theme
Thematically, "Atlantic City" is often seen as a harbinger of the darker style of Springsteen's subsequent albums, a significant shift from his earlier work characterized by a hopeful, euphoric tone.
Live Performances
Springsteen regularly includes "Atlantic City" in his live performances. His 2000 live version, in fact, was nominated for a Grammy for Best Male Rock Vocal Performance.
Lyrical Content
Its lyrics discuss a protagonist who needs to reshape his way of life in response to economic shifts but remains involved in illegal activities, revealing a deep level of uncertainty and desperation.
Unique Recording
"Atlantic City" was part of the album Nebraska which was unique for being recorded on a 4-track cassette in Springsteen's home. Despite attempts to re-record the songs with a proper band, the original home recordings ended up being released.
Recognition
Rolling Stone magazine listed "Atlantic City" at number 13 on its list of The 100 Greatest Bruce Springsteen Songs, underlining its significance.

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