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Arts & Culture

Springsteen's label was about to drop him. Then came 'Born to Run'

NPR | By Terry Gross

Published December 25, 2025 at 4:00 AM CST

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Biographer Peter Ames Carlin describes the making of Born to Run as an "existential moment" for Springsteen. Carlin's book is Tonight in Jungleland. Originally broadcast Aug. 7, 2025.

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