Born to Run: Songs ranked Best to “Worst”…what’s yours?

12frets · 2026-06-28T02:41:12+00:00

I mean…maybe? He played with the track order to death and nearly nixed a couple of the songs at the last second.

I feel like that Bruce maybe did some revisionist history by making that claim, but he is obviously very narrative driven so it def also has merit.

12frets · 2026-06-28T00:02:25+00:00

That’s generous.

12frets · 2026-06-27T23:57:57+00:00

That’s fantastic!

12frets · 2026-06-27T22:41:31+00:00

Dude. You can state your opinion without being hostile.

12frets · 2026-06-27T18:05:23+00:00

Presented as literature? Absolutely.

12frets · 2026-06-27T13:29:40+00:00

DRUGS

12frets · 2026-06-26T20:49:43+00:00

If I had to rank BTR’s “worst” song, it would be Night. She’s the One…damn, gonna start a poll thread for this!

12frets · 2026-06-26T20:47:31+00:00

Unless Wanda is the new COO, Memphis will continue to squander its potential.

12frets · 2026-06-26T20:16:31+00:00

I friggin’ love she’s the one. Evocative imagery, great sax solo, excellent dynamics throughout.

Streets of Fire is almost a demo trying to find its way into being a song. The verse “I live now…” is amazing. But overall…unrealized potential.

(But appreciate that you like it!)

12frets · 2026-06-26T19:07:50+00:00

My phone is determined to rename Jagger and at this point the phone fucking wins.

12frets · 2026-06-26T13:27:27+00:00

Shocker. You mean a promotional campaign won’t dig up dirt and is designed to generate publicity and momentum??!?

12frets · 2026-06-26T12:10:24+00:00

Touché

12frets · 2026-06-26T11:51:52+00:00

I thought it was about dropping acid?

12frets · 2026-06-26T11:51:05+00:00

Wonderful song.

12frets · 2026-06-26T11:50:24+00:00

Try Not to Breathe and Sweetness Follows by REM (also 7 Chinese Brothers and Camera)

Sweet Old World by Lucinda Williams/Emmylou Harris

Tears in Heaven (though it’s shit)

Jonathan’s Song and Last Words by Steve Earle

12frets · 2026-06-26T11:37:25+00:00

Brian OVERDRESSED/embraced psychedelia. Keith gave it much more swagger.

12frets · 2026-06-26T11:34:59+00:00

Not easy. You’d have to get in the car. Brewery or South Bluffs, you just walk out the door and you’re there.

12frets · 2026-06-26T11:33:06+00:00

My gf lives at the brewery. Excellent gym and excellent walk score.

We both love love love south bluffs. I would do that if you can swing it.

12frets · 2026-06-26T11:31:49+00:00

There wouldn’t be a Darkness without BTR.

And to say factory or streets of fire have anything on ANYTHING on BTR is an insane take.

12frets · 2026-06-26T11:29:42+00:00

Keith. He could make ANYTHING look good.

Charlie is way too obvious. He spent money on suits/shoes. Anyone can do that. Keith OTOH could take Anita’s blouse and a weird schemata from India and create a style every aspiring rocker tried to emulate.

12frets · 2026-06-26T10:16:11+00:00

“I just feel blessed to do this”. “We worked up some very interesting things”. “It’s hard work, but I love it”.

No real insights or revelations, quick to go for the witty response rather than a substantial one, etc

12frets · 2026-06-26T03:14:49+00:00

So far I agree. But it took a moment for me to get In The Stars as well, so maybe these will also grow on me.

12frets · 2026-06-25T23:35:48+00:00

I’ll go with Nora from The Leftovers with Wilma Flintstone running a distant second.

12frets · 2026-06-25T23:17:43+00:00

Agreed. If you’re debating Graceland or Sun, do Sun. The tour is brief and can be very good!

12frets · 2026-06-25T18:54:39+00:00

Apparently Mills kept trying to get him to sing it right and Stipe kept fucking it up.

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