Nebraska
Bruce Springsteen
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I saw her standin' on her front lawn just twirlin' her baton Me and her went for a ride sir and ten innocent people died From the town of Lincoln Nebraska with a sawed-off .410 on my lap Through to the badlands of Wyoming I killed everything in my path I can't say that I'm sorry for the things that we done At least for a little while sir, me and her we had us some fun Now the jury brought in a guilty verdict and the judge he sentenced me to death Midnight in a prison storeroom with leather straps across my chest Sheriff when the man pulls that switch sir and snaps my poor neck back You make sure my pretty baby is sittin' right there on my lap They declared me unfit to live, said into that great void my soul'd be hurled They wanted to know why I did what I did Well sir I guess there's just a meanness in this world
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Written by: BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN
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11 facts about this song
Song Composition"Nebraska" was written around 1981 by Bruce Springsteen, who is not only an American rock artist but also a renowned guitarist.
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StyleThe song fits into the category of folk music and it is the title track of Springsteen's sixth studio album, Nebraska.
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Story LineThe lyrics of "Nebraska" are inspired by the true story of Charles Starkweather and Caril Ann Fugate, who went on a murder spree in 1958.
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Unique RecordingSpringsteen initially recorded "Nebraska" on a cassette 4-track recorder at his New Jersey home.
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Original AlbumThe Nebraska album was originally intended to be a run-through for later studio recordings. However, Springsteen and his team decided to release the demo versions, describing that they had a "haunting folk style" that was gripping.
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Album ReleaseThe album, "Nebraska," was released on September 30, 1982. Despite its dark themes and stark sound, it was received with critical acclaim.
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AccoladesThe song and its album have been hailed as one of Springsteen's greatest works. Rolling Stone magazine ranked "Nebraska" at number 225 on its list of the 500 greatest albums of all time in 2012.
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Cover VersionsMany artists have covered "Nebraska," including Chrissie Hynde, Los Lobos, and Cowboy Junkies demonstrating the song's enduring appeal and influence.
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PerformanceDespite its popularity, "Nebraska" is not one of Springsteen's most performed songs in concerts.
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Legacy"Nebraska" is considerable for its stark, stripped-down sound that highlights Springsteen's storytelling - a stark contrast to his other works filled with energetic rock and roll music.
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Pop Culture ReferenceThe song lyrics was referenced in HBO's series, "True Detective," showing the continuous relevance and influence of this three-decade-old song.
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