Bruce (song)
| "Bruce" | |
|---|---|
| Single by Rick Springfield | |
| from the album Beautiful Feelings | |
| Released | 1980/1984 |
| Recorded | 1978 |
| Genre | Pop rock |
| Length | 3:33 |
| Songwriter(s) | Rick Springfield |
"Bruce" is a song by Australian musician Rick Springfield. The song appeared on his 1984 album, Beautiful Feelings, reaching No. 27 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.[1]
Song background
The song was originally recorded in 1978, earlier in Springfield's career. At the time, he was commonly confused with New Jersey musician Bruce Springsteen. The song is a comedic take on his experience with being mistaken as Springsteen. The lyrics include him describing having sex with a woman that screams out his name "Bruce" and fans telling him he's Born to Run.
Chart performance
| Chart (1984) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard Hot 100[1] | 27 |
References
- ^ a b "Rick Springfield - Chart History". Retrieved April 18, 2016.