Thunder Road (song)

Thunder Road is a rock song by Bruce Springsteen, which appeared in 1975 on his album Born to Run.

Content

In the play, the protagonist tries with his mistress Mary breaking out of his lame and boring everyday life by offering her a ride in his car, where they have a town full of losers behind and will reach the promised land. The narrator says of himself that he was not a hero and all salvation he can offer is below a dirty car hood, but when they go, they will once again be among the winners.

Musical structure and musicians

The song begins with a nostalgic harmonica before use of singing. Despite numerous instruments such as guitars and a saxophone, the piano dominated throughout the song, and thus determines the sound. It is played by Roy Bittan, who had recently joined the band. Other musicians are Clarence Clemons (saxophone), Garry Tallent ( bass), Mike Appel (background vocals), Max Weinberg (drums) and Springsteen himself ( vocals, guitar, harmonica).

The song has no chorus.

Success and continued

WXPN In the list of 855 Greatest Songs of All Time of the radio station belgegt Thunder Road Platz 1 In the list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time Rolling Stone he made ​​it to rank 86

Because of its popularity, Springsteen played the piece many times live, which is why it is included on several live albums.

The song The Promise is viewed as a continuation. This number has been known for concerts since the year 1978, but first appeared in 1999 to 18 tracks.