Bruce Springsteen

The Boss is not only a singer but also a songwriter. Discover details about songs Bruce Springsteen wrote that other artists made famous.

“Spirit in the Night” is another song Bruce Springsteen wrote that Manfred Mann’s Earth Band made famous. Most people don’t know Springsteen penned the song in 1983. Fox performed this song with their fictional band, the Barbusters, in the 1987 movie Light of Day. Despite being so different from anything he’s ever done, the album is getting rave reviews. “This Little Girl” was one of several Springsteen compositions Bonds recorded. Smith also happened to be Springsteen’s friend and songwriting partner, and he wrote “Because the Night” for her. [classic rock](https://www.cheatsheet.com/tag/classic-rock/) legend recorded “Blinded by the Light” after he wrote it in 1973, but not until 1976, when the British rock band Manfred Earth Band covered it, did its popularity soar. Rumor has it that he was initially against a female artist covering it because the song is a not-so-subtle metaphor for sexual activity. It’s a good thing he changed his mind because “Pink Cadillac” reached number five on the Billboard Hot 100. 20 studio albums, a spot in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and over 65 million album sales later, it’s safe to say Springsteen is a legend. Most of these songs will stump even the most devout fans: This tune seems tailor-made for Natalie Cole, who made it famous in 1987.