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About Atlantic City
"Atlantic City" is a song recorded by Bruce Springsteen, which first appeared on Springsteen's 1982 solo album Nebraska. Springsteen has often played the song in a full band arrangement in concert.
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Well they blew up the chicken man in Philly last nightNow they blew up his house tooDown on the boardwalk they're gettin' readyFor a fight gonna see what them racket boys can doNow there's trouble busin' in from outta stateAnd the D.A. can't get no reliefGonna be a rumble out on the promenade andThe gamblin' commission's hangin' on by the skin of its teethWell now everything dies baby that's a factBut maybe everything that dies someday comes backPut your makeup on, fix your hair up prettyAnd meet me tonight in Atlantic CityWell I got a job and tried to put my money awayBut I got debts that no honest man could paySo I drew what I had from the Central TrustAnd I bought us two tickets on that Coast City busNow baby everything dies baby that's a factBut maybe everything that dies someday comes backPut your makeup on fix your hair up prettyAnd meet me tonight in Atlantic CityNow our luck may have died and out love may be cold But with you forever I'll stayWe're goin' out where the sand's turnin' to goldPut on your stockin's 'cause the night's getting' cold And maybe everything dies that's a fact But maybe everything that dies someday comes backNow I been lookin' for a job but it's hard to findDown here it's just winners and losers And don't get caught on the wrong side of that lineWell I'm tired of comin' out on this losin' endSo honey last night I met this guy And I'm gonna do a little favor for himWell I guess everything dies baby that's a factBut maybe everything that dies someday comes backFix your hair up nice, fix yourself up prettyMeet me tonight in Atlantic CityMeet me tonight in Atlantic CityMeet me tonight in Atlantic CityMeet me tonight in Atlantic CityMeet me tonight in Atlantic CityMeet me tonight in Atlantic CityMeet me tonight in Atlantic CityMeet me tonight in Atlantic CityMeet me tonight in Atlantic City
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Bruce Springsteen
Bruce Frederick Joseph Springsteen (born September 23, 1949), nicknamed "The Boss", is an American singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who records and tours with the E Street Band. Springsteen is widely known for his brand of heartland rock, poetic lyrics, Americana sentiments centered on his native New Jersey and his lengthy and energetic stage performances, with concerts from the 1970s to the present decade running up to an uninterrupted 250 minutes in length. more »
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Written by: Bruce Springsteen
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11 facts about this song
Album Details"Atlantic City" is a song by renowned American musician Bruce Springsteen. It was first released on his 1982 solo album "Nebraska." |
Song OriginNotably, Springsteen wrote and recorded "Atlantic City" on a basic four-track cassette recorder at his home in New Jersey. |
Song InspirationThe song is named after the city in New Jersey and was particularly inspired by the trying times of the city in the early 1980s, including the collapse of old economic structures and the advent of the casino industry. |
Music VideoAn unstable period in Atlantic City's reconstruction is depicted in the 1982 music video for the song which Springsteen himself does not appear in. |
Reception & PopularityDespite being a bleak composition, "Atlantic City" has been one of Springsteen’s most popular and enduring songs. It was listed as one of the 500 songs that shaped Rock and Roll by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. |
Cover VersionsThe song has seen countless covers by different artists including Mumford & Sons, The Band, Ed Sheeran, and many more. |
ThemeThematically, "Atlantic City" is often seen as a harbinger of the darker style of Springsteen's subsequent albums, a significant shift from his earlier work characterized by a hopeful, euphoric tone. |
Live PerformancesSpringsteen regularly includes "Atlantic City" in his live performances. His 2000 live version, in fact, was nominated for a Grammy for Best Male Rock Vocal Performance. |
Lyrical ContentIts lyrics discuss a protagonist who needs to reshape his way of life in response to economic shifts but remains involved in illegal activities, revealing a deep level of uncertainty and desperation. |
Unique Recording"Atlantic City" was part of the album Nebraska which was unique for being recorded on a 4-track cassette in Springsteen's home. Despite attempts to re-record the songs with a proper band, the original home recordings ended up being released. |
RecognitionRolling Stone magazine listed "Atlantic City" at number 13 on its list of The 100 Greatest Bruce Springsteen Songs, underlining its significance. |
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