Bruce Springsteen on the joy of dancing

24 Oct 2025 • 3 min • EN
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The rock legend Bruce Springsteen was cast away by Kirsty Young back in 2016. Bruce has won 20 Grammys, two Golden Globes, an Academy Award, and his albums sell in their millions around the world. He grew up in New Jersey in a family that teetered on the brink of poverty. His first guitar was rented rather than bought, and he spent his apprentice years as a musician and singer with local bands before landing a record deal in 1972. He spoke to Kirsty about his love of dancing and his first live performances. You can find the full episode on BBC Sounds.

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