"Set against a backdrop of Vietnam War fatigue, economic malaise and the then-shocking Watergate corruption scandal that toppled a president, "Born to Run" was a collection of short stories written by a guy who grew up lower middle-class and seemed to have lived them. Cinematic songs such as "Thunder Road," "Tenth Avenue Freeze-out," "Jungleland," "Meeting Across the River" and the under-appreciated "Night" were anthems for the marginalized, the lonely and the disillusioned."
"Springsteen's protagonist got his hands dirty, drove hand-me-down cars on two-lanes that could take us anywhere - not in search of some toxic, self-imposed exile, but to find connection, to get the girl who would inspire "She's the One." Here are some places to go and things to do to make connections, and maybe even get the girl, on this long holiday weekend."
"Think blink: Unbreakable pop-punk trio blink-182 will begin their North American Missionary Impossible 2025 Tour on Thursday, squeezing their arena-size sound into the intimate confines of Hard Rock Live in Hollywood. Along with hits such as "All the Small Things," "What's My Age Again?" and "The Rock Show," the set will feature music from "One More Time," the first studio album in more than a decade with trio Mark Hoppus, Tom DeLong and Travis Barker."
Born to Run was released 50 years ago and retains vitality and eloquence. The record emerged amid Vietnam War fatigue, economic malaise and the Watergate scandal, and presented short-story songs from a lower-middle-class perspective. Cinematic tracks like "Thunder Road," "Tenth Avenue Freeze-out," "Jungleland," "Meeting Across the River," and "Night" serve as anthems for the marginalized, lonely and disillusioned. The protagonist drives hand-me-down cars seeking connection and romantic inspiration rather than exile. Suggested Labor Day weekend activities include live shows and tributes, such as blink-182's Missionary Impossible 2025 Tour debut and Downtown West Palm Beach's Jimmy Buffett Day preview.
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