American Songwriter

The Story Behind “I’m on Fire” by Bruce Springsteen and How Johnny Cash Helped to Inspire It and Then Recorded It

Bruce Springsteen has drawn from many musical inspirations through the years. From Elvis Presley and Chuck Berry to The Beatles and The Animals, the foundation of rock ’n’ roll is clearly heard on any ...
American Songwriter

Bruce Springsteen Wrote This Hit Single in Two Minutes, Inspired by Johnny Cash

In 1985, Bruce Springsteen released “I’m On Fire”, one of his many hit singles. On his Born In The U.S.A. album, Springsteen wrote “I’m On Fire” by himself. One of the sexiest songs Springsteen has ...
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5 Bruce Springsteen songs that prove 1984 was the best year of his career

Bruce Springsteen has enjoyed many heights throughout his career, but 1984 saw the release of a truly iconic album along with ...
AOL

Bruce Springsteen Reveals 'I'm On Fire' Took Just 2 Minutes to Write and Became a Hit

It's a popular favorite among Bruce Springsteen fans, but the song "I'm On Fire" took The Boss just minutes to come up with. Despite being one of the most memorable songs from his discography, ...
Grunge on MSN

5 covers of Bruce Springsteen songs that perfectly capture the angst of the originals

Bruce Springsteen's body of work has masterfully crossed many genres for decades and counting, so it's no surprise that so many have covered him.
Mental Floss

The Bruce Springsteen Song That Reportedly Almost Went to Elvis Presley

Almost every musician has a moment, usually in their early life, when they see or hear another musician and are so profoundly electrified that they have no choice but to pick up an instrument of their ...