It's quite hard to believe that an artist as big as Bruce Springsteen ever had a flop release, especially during his prime in the 1970s. His musical legacy is so vast and influential that many refer to him as "The Boss" — a nickname that speaks to his undeniable authority in rock music and his connection to working-class America.

There was one country classic in particular that Bruce Springsteen noted as a favorite, so much so that he decided to cover it as well.

From his scruffy days in Jersey Shore clubs to his streamlined "Tunnel of Love Express" tour that glides into Madison Square Garden Monday night, Bruce Springsteen has had a knack for tailoring his public image to suit the times.

Bruce Springsteen biopic Deliver Me from Nowhere, but it was also the 50th anniversary of Springsteen’s first great album: Born to Run. While Deliver Me from Nowhere, based on the book by Warren Zanes,

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Richard E. Aaron/Redferns Bruce Springsteen has built a deep catalog of songs about the lives of the working class, and their struggles, hopes ...