Bruce Springsteen Unveils 1978 'Because the Night' Performance -- Exclusive Video

I don't understand why people think musicians or rock stars or whatever don't have the right to have political opinions. Do all your friends hold all your beliefs? And if they don't are they not allowed to voice them? Bruce writes and speaks what he believes in whether you agree or not. He helps people wherever he plays whether you like it or not. And he has that RIGHT whether you like it or not. You should like it because it is the same right that allows some of you to be so over the top with your bullshit comments. If you don't like him whatever. If you do rock on.

There seems to be a lot of misinformed people making comments about this song, so let me set the record strait.
Bruce did not steal this song. He co-wrote it with Patti Smith. He recorded it first, but the Patti Smith Group's version is the definitive version, and it reached no. #13 on the Billboard charts in 1978. I still get chills when I hear Lenny Kaye's guitar solo. Bruce's version is okay, but I don't really consider it a Bruce song.

Popularized by the 10,000 Maniacs? Obviously who ever wrote this article doesn't know their rock history. It was popularized by the Patti Smith Group you dumb dumb! and was a huge hit in 1977.

very passionate we came at the same time no wonder your called the boss dance me in the dark 1 mo time light my yearning wit yur spark blast me wit yur gun 4 hire YES baby we were born 2 run

The reason Bruce is solely credited with this song is because he is singing his version of the song..

He gave the unfinished song to Patti and if you listen she is using parts of the hook but most of the lyrics are very different.. That is why Bruce and Patti are credited on patti's version.

Patti's version is by far the best.. The 10,000 maniacs version used Patti's lyrics so when it came out it, writing credits went to Bruce & Patti..

Its obvious that anyone who thinks that Bruce isnt one of the greatest rock geniuses of the last 40 years doesnt deserve to be on this planet. A Springsteen concert is one of the most incredible experiences you will ever have- especially if its in New Jersey !!!
His raw, raspy voice adds to the force of his music. Not all rock poets have idyllic voices (Bob Dylan for example). That doesnt detract from the magic and creativity that is such a rare gift, one that will endure for many generations.
Wake the hell up !!!!!!

Looks like a cry to be relevent. He was big in what 1984?

whatever his political beliefs may be,he is still one of the better songwriters that we have.and his work will be around long after he is gone.Seeing him eleven times since 1981,I can say with confidence that he is in a class by himself.

Bruce happens to be a devout Catholic.
Thank you very much.
...and extremely generous to many people
and several organizations.

Patti Did the Song Justice, Bruce noway! Bruce is not a singer,he's a composer,entertainer with his own style raspy sound.It's been said that Composers never should sing theyre songs,because they can't sing.(ie)Billy Joel,and others.However given time a few Composers got the Hutzpah?and sang,Carol King,Carol Bayer Sager,Paul Anka,Burt Bacharach,Neil Diamond,Bryan Ferry,Neil Sedaka,Micheal Bolton,Ashord&Simpson,Mcfaden & Whithead,and sooo many others.They're not singers,but each have they're own style.And,true to art the Composer at times will put more feeling into the work,their blood and guts with passion(ie)Michael Bolton.