Why Born to Run is the 21st Best Album of All Time

The Boss of Storytelling

Born to Run is celebrated for the vivid storytelling that Springsteen weaves throughout its tracks.

The title song, one of his most iconic, holds the themes for the whole album. It tells the tale of two lovers yearning to break away from their mundane existence and chase something greater.

Cover art: Saxophonist Clarence Clemons, with Bruce and his guitar