Released in October 1980 as the lead single from The River, “Hungry Heart” introduced Springsteen to a broader audience, showcasing a more pop-friendly side of Springsteen that reached beyond his ...

In 1981, Bruce Springsteen found himself at a crossroads. He’d just finished his tour for The River, which had brought his marathon-length, rock & roll-revivalist shows to a record number of audiences ...