Bruce Springsteen has romanticized the Jersey Shore for over a half century since releasing Greetings from Asbury Park, N.J. in 1973.
Watch below the most famous Springsteen' Songs with Jersey Shore References.
A wooden walkway next to Atlantic City casinos credited as being the first boardwalk in the United States and a similar coastal thoroughfare in the musical home of Bruce Springsteen are among Jersey Shore boardwalks that will share $100 million in repair and reconstruction funds. (Independent)
New Jersey on Friday chose 18 Jersey Shore towns to share $100 million from a new program to fund repairs, reconstruction or expansions of boardwalks, the iconic wooden walkways over the sand that form the connective tissue of many popular seaside resort towns.
And while he grew up in Freehold, New Jersey, rocker Bruce Springsteen is indelibly associated with Asbury Park, where he honed his musical style in local gigs on his way to stardom.
“The Boss” grew up in Freehold, New Jersey before gradually making a name for himself in Asbury Park and the surrounding area in North Jersey. His reputation as a hero of the common man developed partly because of his constant representation of his roots in the Garden State and references to easily identifiable places in the area. (WMMR)
Atlantic City
Bruce Springsteen made his clearest reference to the Jersey Shore with “Atlantic City” on Nebraska in 1982. This song tells a darker story about the death of a mob boss in Philadelphia. The official video shows scenes from the most commonly known shore point in South Jersey.
Jersey Girl
Tom Waits originally wrote and performed “Jersey Girl” in 1980, but Bruce Springsteen popularized the song with live performances in the state of New Jersey. The song starts off with a perfect line to describe the anticipation of a vacation.
Girls In Summer Clothes
The verses of “Girls in Summer Clothes” reference the homy feeling of small towns in addition to the girls on the beach. The official video was filmed at the Jersey Shore.
Rosalita (Come Out Tonight)
“Rosalita” is like many Springsteen songs about the feeling of youth and the desire to make it big against all odds. The lyrics tell the story of a young couple who don’t have the approval of the their parents.
Born To Run
The song mentions “Highway 9,” which runs along the coast of the Jersey Shore. Springsteen famously performed it with fellow New Jersey native Jon Bon Jovi at a concert to benefit relief funds for damages caused by Hurricane Sandy in 2012.
Jungleland
“Jungleland” captures the imperfections and authenticity associated with the Jersey Shore. It ties in a feeling of nostalgia for mistakes made as a teenager, like this line about drinking warm beer in the soft summer rain.
Thunder Road
“Thunder Road” never explicitly mentions the state of New Jersey, but the themes stay in line with the most popular music from the Boss. The vibe has made it a Jersey Shore favorite for generations.
Tunnel Of Love
Springsteen filmed the video for “Tunnel of Love” in Asbury Park with scenes along the famous boardwalk that show carnival rides, food vendors, and other easily recognizable scenery. It also includes scenes inside an abandoned casino that add authenticity to the location.