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Bruce Springsteen's Born in the USA and Don Henley's The End of the Innocence

Johnnie Walker's Long Players Series 2
Episode 2 of 6

Johnnie Walker continues his look at classic albums with two 80s big sellers from the USA, helped by archive interviews and comment from critic David Hepworth. Recorded in 2012.

Bruce Springsteen's seventh album from 1984 Born In The USA was a million miles away from its dark predecessor Nebraska, in terms of sound, if not politics and themes. It changed his reputation forever and encouraged him to embrace video promotion and a larger stadium performance ethic.

Another chance to hear the programme, originally recorded in October 2012, featuring highlights from the album, with interview clips, comment and cultural history from Johnnie and broadcaster and critic David Hepworth, both of whom have spent time with the Boss and the E Street Band.

Don Henley linked up with his friends JD Souther, Sheryl Crow, Edie Brickell, Jim Keltner, Patty Smyth & Bruce Hornsby for his third solo album The End Of The Innocence in 1989 and it became his biggest seller outside The Eagles. Listen out for Don's archive interview with the late Roger Scott for Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio, recorded soon after the album's release.

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Music Played

  • Bruce Springsteen

    Glory Days

    • Born In The Usa.
    • CBS.
    • 8630-4.

  • Bruce Springsteen

    Born In The U.S.A.

    • Bruce Springsteen Born In The U.S.A..
    • CBS.
    • CDCBS-86304.

  • Bruce Springsteen

    I'm On Fire

    • Bruce Springsteen - Born In The USA.
    • CBS.
    • CDCBS-86304.

  • Bruce Springsteen

    Dancing In The Dark

    • Born In The Usa.
    • CBS.
    • CD-86304.

  • Bruce Springsteen

    Darlington County

    • Born In The Usa.
    • COLUMBIA.
    • CD-86304.

  • Bruce Springsteen

    My Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔtown

    • Born In The Usa.
    • CBS.
    • CDCBS-86304.

  • Don Henley

    The End Of The Innocence

    • The End Of The Innocence.
    • GEFFEN.
    • GED-24217.

  • Don Henley

    The Last Worthless Evening

    • The End Of The Innocence.
    • GEFFEN.
    • 924-2172.

  • Don Henley

    New York Minute

    • The End Of The Innocence.
    • Geffen.
    • 2-24217.

  • Don Henley

    The Heart Of The Matter

    • The End Of The Innocence.
    • GEFFEN.
    • 924 217-2.

Broadcasts

  • Tue 9 Oct 2012 22:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 2
  • Sat 14 Dec 2013 20:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 2
  • Wed 15 Mar 2017 01:03
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 2