Bruce Springsteen Biography

- Springsteen originally wrote his classic single 'Hungry Heart' for the Ramones, but recorded it himself at the insistence of his manager.

- His Oscar winning song 'Streets of Philadelphia' was ranked Number 68 on The American Film Institute's list of "The 100 Years of The Greatest Songs".

- Frequently works with director John Sayles, a fellow Jerseyite who shares a similar social conscience.

- Springsteen considered becoming a baseball player prior to devoting himself to music.