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This Week in People’s History, Oct 30-Nov 5

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The cover of the jacket for Bruce Springsteen's single, "Born In the U.S.A" ‘The Boss’ Protests (1984), Halloween Parade Is Born (1974), Algeria Fights for Freedom (1954), Safety First Isn’t for Everyone (1974), Thanks for Your Service (1874), Global Warming’s a Hoax. Really? (2019), If You Can’t Beat ’em, Shoot ’em (1934)

Friday Nite Videos | September 11, 2020

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Trump and Fox News Double Down on COVID Cover-Up Defense. Babylon | Los Pinguos. Woke | Trailer • A Hulu Original. Bruce Springsteen | Letter To You. Why Masks Work BETTER Than You'd Think.

Friday Nite Videos | December 28, 2018

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2018 Lesson: 'Nothing Matters' Is Bogus. 'Weird Al' Yankovic - Party In The CIA. Springsteen on Broadway. Vice | Movie. Tumblr CEO: No More Porn.

Springsteen on Broadway

The critically acclaimed, three times extended, Broadway phenomenon makes its global debut on Netflix.

Bruce Springsteen is a Class Act

Alessandro Portelli American Prospect
Springsteen the musician has also been an artist of the word, and this book confirms his artistry in that second medium. Few literary genres can be as inane as stars’ autobiographies, and while Born to Run has enough concert anecdotes to satisfy the curiosity of any fan, it is a sustained, satisfying, and thoroughly readable self-portrait.

Friday Nite Videos -- November 18, 2016

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Bruce Springsteen: This Land Is Your Land. Bernie Sanders: It's Our Revolution. RIKERS, Face to Face. President-Elect Trump: Last Week Tonight. T.I. | Warzone.

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The Realest Thing You've Ever Seen

Robert Christgau Barnes and Noble Review
With this book, Springsteen has joined the ranks of those musicians who have also produced first-rate autobiographies. Indeed, the musician's biography has developed into its own literary genre. Long-time music critic Christgau offers a detailed appreciation of this important memoir.
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