How Bruce Springsteen's 'Streets of Philadelphia' Won an Oscar Amid the AIDS Crisis

Seven days after it was released as a single, it was nominated for an Oscar for Best Original Song. Two months later, it ...
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From ‘Streets of Philadelphia’ to ‘Streets of Minneapolis’: Bruce Springsteen’s History of Politically-Charged Songs

On Wednesday, The Boss dropped a new track, “Streets of Minneapolis,” which addresses the killings of Alex Pretti and Renee Good, who were both shot by federal agents this month in Minnesota. “I wrote ...
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Bruce Springsteen releases ‘Streets of Minneapolis’ song, protesting ICE

Bruce Springsteen’s "Streets of Minneapolis," set to the tune of "Streets of Philadelphia," honors Alex Pretti and Renee Good. The song references the ongoing civil unrest and refers to federal agents ...
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Why March 21st matters in rock history

Find out who won an Oscar, who went off the air, and who went to number one on this day!
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Bruce Springsteen Releases New Song 'Streets of Minneapolis' in Response to 'State Terror Being Visited on the City'

Bruce Springsteen is speaking out against the political violence in Minneapolis through song. Springsteen announced the song in a reel on Instagram, including the song's cover: a black and white photo ...