• Skip to main content
• Text only version of this page
• Access keys help

Home

Explore the BBC

This page has been archived and is no longer updated. Find out more about page archiving.

Accessibility help Text only BBC Homepage BBC Music

Full Schedule -

Radio 2 Sold on Song What's On Search For A Songwriter Songs A-Z Artists A-Z Songwriting Guides Genres Glossary Newsletter
	Contact Us Like this page? Send it to a friend!

SONG HOME IN-DEPTH COVER VERSIONS YOUR VIEWS "Born in the USA" Bruce Springsteen According to Springsteen, "Born In The USA" was one of those songs that came out of nowhere and took very little time to record. The song first came to light in early 1982 during a demo session that eventually turned into the brooding album Nebraska. Song facts Composer Springsteen Genre Rock Album Born in the USA Year of Release 1984 In cover versions What's it to be - the rap take or the classical turn? Listen to the London Symphony Orchestra MORE COVER VERSIONS Bruce Springsteen 92% 2 Live Crew 2% Stanley Clarke 2% LSO 4% VOTE FOR YOUR FAVOURITE... I was in the Grand Canyon riding a Harley Davidson Johnny Walker Johnny Walker shares his memory of Springsteen's classic song READ MORE COMMENTS... Make a comment Your Name and Town/City: Your Message: Songwriting tips Are you a budding Springsteen? Have a look at our Songwriting Guides. There's advice on everything from Inspiration to Getting Into The Business. Test your knowledge Have a go at the "Born in the USA" quiz! Newsletter sign-up Sign up for updates on new songs, documentaries and live events Like this song? Try these... Night Fever The Bee Gees DON'T MISS Doves Special guests on Dermot's show this week What's on Radio 2 Documentaries Find out more about current and forthcoming documentaries on Radio 2.

About the BBC | Help | Terms of Use | Privacy & Cookies Policy