Tenth Avenue Freeze-Out

Bruce Springsteen

About Tenth Avenue Freeze-Out

"Tenth Avenue Freeze-Out" is the second song on Bruce Springsteen's breakthrough album Born to Run, released in 1975.


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I got a 007 watch and it's a one and only
It's got a I-Spy beeper that tells me when you're lonely
I got a Batmobile so I can reach ya' in a fast shake
When your world's in crisis of an impendin' heartbreak

Now don't you call James Bond or Secret Agent Man
'Cause they can't do it, like I can
I'm a rocker, baby, I'm a rocker - every day
I'm a rocker, baby, I'm a rocker

If you're hanging from a cliff or you're tied to the tracks, girl
Columbo split and you can't find Kojak
True love is broken and your tears are fallin' faster
You're sufferin' from a pain in your heart or some other natural disaster

Now I don't care what kind of shape you're in
If they put up a roadblock, I'll parachute in
I'm a rocker, baby, I'm a rocker - I'm in love
I'm a rocker, baby, I'm a rocker - every day
I'm a rocker, baby, I'm a rocker - with you

So you fell for some jerk who was tall, dark and handsome
Then he kidnapped your heart and now he's holdin' it for ransom
Well, like a mission impossible I'm gonna go and get it back
You know I would'a taken better care of it, baby, than that

Sometimes I get so hot girl, well, I can't talk
But when I'm with you I cool off , and I walk
I'm a rocker, baby, I'm a rocker, and I talk
I'm a rocker, baby, I'm a rocker, every day
I'm a rocker, baby, I'm a rocker, every day

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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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10 facts about this song

Song Release
"Tenth Avenue Freeze-Out" by Bruce Springsteen is a song from his breakthrough album, "Born to Run," released in 1975. It was never released as a single but has become a staple of Springsteen's live performances.
Song Composition
The song features a powerful melody with a dominating Saxophone part played by Clarence Clemons, which adds energy and dynamism.
Lyrical Background
The song title and some lyrics are a somewhat mysterious and veiled reference to Springsteen's early days in Asbury Park, New Jersey. Tenth Avenue is a street in the city, but it's unclear what "freeze-out" refers to specifically.
Band Formation Reference
Although Springsteen himself has joked about not knowing what the lyrics mean, the song is generally interpreted as a metaphorical account of the formation of the E Street Band.
Live Performances
"Tenth Avenue Freeze-Out" is one of the few songs on the "Born to Run" album that Springsteen frequently performs live, and it worked its way into the encore part of his shows.
Tribute to Clarence Clemons
After the passing of saxophonist Clarence Clemons in 2011, Springsteen would regularly stop the song after the line, "The Big Man joined the band," to honor memory, following which the audience would applaud.
Music Video
The music video for "Tenth Avenue Freeze-Out" footage filmed at several different Springsteen concerts. The video was released in 1985, ten years after the song first appeared on album.
Pop Culture References
The song was featured in "The Sopranos" episode "Johnny Cakes". Springsteen's music has often been used in the show, as both he and the series share New Jersey roots.
Song Structure
"Tenth Avenue Freeze-Out" is unique in its structure. It neither adheres to the popular verse-chorus songwriting structure nor the repetitive verse structure of blues and is an excellent example of Springsteen’s storytelling abilities.
Commercial Success
"Tenth Avenue Freeze-Out" is not one of his major commercial hit singles. Nevertheless, it has enduring popularity and remains one of Springsteen's most played songs during concerts.

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