The Songs Bruce Springsteen Considers the True American Songbook of the 1960s and 1970s

Bruce Springsteen believes that some songs released between the 1960s and 1970s form a kind of modern "Great American Songbook". For him, certain compositions managed to capture the soul of the United States as well as the traditional classics of the previous century. Among the songs Springsteen highlighted are works by artists such as Bob Dylan, The Band, Van Morrison, Creedence Clearwater Revival and Marvin Gaye. The singer has always shown enormous admiration for songs that portray everyday life, dreams, difficulties and transformations in American society. In this context, tracks such as "Like a Rolling Stone", by Bob Dylan, "The Weight", by The Band, and "What's Going On", by Marvin Gaye, occupy prominent positions. According to Springsteen, these songs transcend entertainment because they tell stories capable of reflecting different aspects of the human experience. The artist also believes that the period between the 1960s and 1970s produced an exceptional concentration of talented composers, responsible for creating works that remain relevant decades after their release. The influence of these songs can be seen throughout Springsteen's own career, especially in his writing about ordinary characters facing social, economic and emotional challenges. For him, these songs represent much more than commercial successes: they are cultural documents that help explain an entire era.