Born to Run, released 50 years ago, was pivotal for Bruce Springsteen as his record label was nearly ready to drop him. Biographer Peter Ames Carlin describes the album's creation as an "existential moment" for Springsteen, who felt that music defined his identity. During the writing process, he experimented with diverse sounds and composed primarily on piano for a broader range. The album's release on August 25, 1975, led to significant critical acclaim and commercial success, establishing Springsteen's enduring musical legacy.
"If this didn't work, he was done. And if he was done, who was he? What was he? Music was the only thing that he had really projected himself into."
"He couldn't leave any rock unturned while writing the songs for the album, at times experimenting with strings and a choir."
"If you're playing on a piano, where all the notes are there in front of you, it changes the possibilities and the way that notes kind of string together."
"Born to Run would go on to become a critical and commercial success, propelling Springsteen's career and solidifying the musical voice he would carry for decades."
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