# [EP 408] Bruce Springsteen: Why His 1973–1987 Run Will Never Be Matched with David Starkey

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Podcast: [Booked On Rock with Eric Senich](https://stenobird.com/podcast/booked-on-rock-3881248)
Published: 2026-08-27T18:28:23+00:00
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## Resource

Author David Starkey joins Booked On Rock to explore Bruce Springsteen’s extraordinary 1973–1987 era, from Greetings from Asbury Park, N.J. and Born to Run through Darkness on the Edge of Town, The River, Nebraska, Born in the U.S.A. and Tunnel of Love. Drawing from his book Bruce Springsteen 1973–1987: Every Album, Every Song, Starkey examines the lyrics, music and creative decisions behind classics including “Thunder Road,” “Jungleland,” “The Promised Land,” “Atlantic City,” “Born in the U.S.A.,” “Glory Days” and “One Step Up.” The conversation also covers Clarence Clemons, Steven Van Zandt, the E Street Band and why Springsteen’s legendary nine-album run may never be matched. Purchase a copy of Bruce Springsteen 1973-1987: Every Album Every Song Visit David Starkey's website ---------- 🎧 Listen Ad-Free on Patreon Support Booked On Rock and get every new episode completely commercial-free with the Backstage Pass. Join here: https://www.patreon.com/cw/BookedOnRock 🛒 Old Glory - Iconic music and sports fan merch 💰 Get 15% OFF | Promo Code: BOOKEDONROCK https://oldglory.com/discount/BOOKEDONROCK Booked On Rock is part of The Boneless Podcasting Network BookedOnRock.com The Booked On Rock Store The Booked On Rock YouTube Channel Follow The Booked On Rock with Eric Senich: BLUESKY FACEBOOK INSTAGRAM TIKTOK X Find Your Nearest Independent Bookstore Contact The Booked On Rock Podcast: thebookedonrockpodcast@gmail.com The Booked On Rock Music: “Whoosh” by Crowander / “Last Train North” & “No Mercy” by TrackTribe

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