Bruce (song)

"Bruce" is a song by Australian musician Rick Springfield. The song appeared on his 1984 album, Beautiful Feelings, reaching No. 27 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.[1]

"Bruce"
Single by Rick Springfield
from the album Beautiful Feelings
Released1980/1984
Recorded1978
GenrePop rock
Length3:33
Songwriter(s)Rick Springfield

Song background

The song was originally recorded in 1978, earlier in Springfield's career. At the time, he was commonly confused with New Jersey musician Bruce Springsteen. The song is a comedic take on his experience with being mistaken as Springsteen. The lyrics include him describing having sex with a woman that screams out his name "Bruce" and fans telling him he's Born to Run.

Chart performance

Chart (1984) Peak
position
U.S. Billboard Hot 100[1] 27
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References

  1. "Rick Springfield - Chart History". Retrieved April 18, 2016.
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