You may have grown up in New JerseyListening to Bruce Springsteen’s “Born to Run”, or “Glory Days”, on the way to work down the shore The way of living (we’ll discuss Bon Jovi after his biopic). “The Boss”, like sunblock or saltwater taffy, is synonymous with Jersey’s coastline. The release of Springsteen: Bring Me From Nowhere On October 24, New Jersey’s stretch is more popular than ever. For those interested in following Springsteen along the beach towns which have defined his career as a music, there are many stunning spots to visit. The lyrics of his songs “Atlantic City”, “4th of July, Asbury Park” and other such tunes are so specific to the location, conjuring images like dusty arcades or seedy casino, that it is impossible to separate him from these seaside haunts. Read on to find out what to do and where to stay for a Springsteen inspired pilgrimage in five different Jersey Shore towns. These include places that Springsteen has featured in his music and historical hotspots.
Long Branch
When Springsteen was 25, he moved back to Long Branch—the town in which he was born—and wrote the bulk of Born to Run A cottage is located at 7 1/2 West End Court. It’s a blink-and-you-might-miss-it humble abode—the artist’s first private residence as a young man. According to FortuneIt’s where he went to after his second studio album. The Wild, the Innocent & the E Street ShuffleThe initial response was not what we had hoped for. Springsteen moved into this West End bungalow to create an album that would mark a turning-point in his career. He wrote “Backstreets”, “Thunder Road”, and other hits on the Aeolian Piano in the living room. Drive by the home, and then stop in the Long Branch Arts & Cultural Center For an exhibition celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Born to RunYou can also browse archives that highlight Springsteen’s earliest days in Long Branch.
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