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| Single by Eric Church | ||||
| from the album Chief | ||||
| Released | February 21, 2012 | |||
| Recorded | 2011 | |||
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| Label | EMI Nashville | |||
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| Producer(s) | Jay Joyce | |||
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"Springsteen" is a song co-written and recorded by American country music artist Eric Church. It was released on February 21, 2012, as the third single from his third studio album Chief. Church wrote this song with Jeff Hyde and Ryan Tyndell.[1] The song was inspired by a memory of a girl and another artist's song, but he chose to center it around an idol of his, Bruce Springsteen, and tells the story of a teenage romance.
"Springsteen" was received with critical acclaim for its melody and strong lyrics making it one of the top country songs of 2012. The single reached number 19 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming Church's first song to enter the Top 20 on that chart. The song also topped the US Billboard Hot Country Songs. Outside of the United States, the song peaked at 28 on the Canadian Hot 100. "Springsteen" was certified seven-times platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). The song was nominated for two Grammy Awards on December 12, 2012, but failed to win any of the awards at the ceremony in 2013.[2]
The accompanying music video was directed by Peter Zavadil and premiered on April 13, 2012, on Maxim.com.[3] The video features Eric Church playing instruments in a suburban neighborhood, while a couple is shown going through the ups and downs of a relationship.[4]
- ^ Conaway, Alanna (January 31, 2012). "Eric Church, 'Springsteen' – Lyrics Uncovered". Taste of Country. Archived from the original on 4 August 2014. Retrieved March 16, 2012.
- ^ "2013 Grammy Nominations". MTV. Viacom Networks Europe. December 6, 2012. Archived from the original on 20 November 2015. Retrieved December 6, 2012.
- ^ Maxim Staff (April 13, 2012). "Exclusive Premiere of Eric Church's New Video". Maxim. Alpha Media Group Inc. Archived from the original on 15 July 2014. Retrieved April 13, 2013.
- ^ "Music Video: Eric Church, "Springsteen"". K102. Clear Channel Media and Entertainment. April 16, 2012. Archived from the original on 30 May 2012. Retrieved April 14, 2013.