Dive into the making of Born to Run by Bruce Springsteen. From sessions and artwork to singles and chart moments, see how well you know the details.
In what year was Bruce Springsteen’s album Born to Run released?
1979
1975
1977
1973
Which label issued Born to Run?
Island Records
Parlophone
A&M Records
Columbia Records
Who photographed the iconic Born to Run cover of Bruce leaning on Clarence Clemons?
Anton Corbijn
Eric Meola
Annie Leibovitz
Ethan Russell
What was the early working title of the song that became Thunder Road?
She’s the One
Night
Wings for Wheels
Backstreets
Which track closes Born to Run?
Backstreets
Meeting Across the River
Jungleland
She’s the One
Much of Born to Run was recorded at which New York City studio?
Hit Factory
Sun Studio
Record Plant
Electric Lady Studios
Which producer is credited on Born to Run alongside Springsteen and Mike Appel?
Jon Landau
Daniel Lanois
Brian Eno
Rick Rubin
Which E Street Band pianist’s playing is a hallmark across Born to Run?
Nicky Hopkins
Roy Bittan
David Sancious
Benmont Tench
Which trumpeter is featured on Meeting Across the River?
Randy Brecker
Lee Loughnane
Chet Baker
Wynton Marsalis
Which E Street Band member delivers the album’s signature saxophone passages?
Clarence Clemons
Bobby Keys
Jake Clemons
Lenny Pickett
Starter
Good start—keep exploring this album’s players and stories.
Solid
You know your cuts—polish the studio lore and chart trivia.
Expert!
Studio credits, artwork, and deep cuts—your mastery shows.
