Bruce Springsteen Reveals His Ultimate Album After Releasing 21 Records, 23 Live Albums

With an incomparable musical career of over 40 years, one might have difficulty deciding which album is their favorite from the likes of the legendary musician Bruce Springsteen.

In an upcoming interview with CBS "Sunday Morning" set to air on Sunday Bruce Springsteen pinpointed his most definitive work as "Nebraska"-his sixth studio album from 1982.

This LP was much sparer and more personal than the E Street Band expected; it featured only simple demos that Springsteen had recorded to guide the rock album they intended to create.

Unburdened by embellishments, the rock star shared a suite of stark story songs about his inner-world characters: serial killers in "Nebraska," conflicted cops in "Highway Patrolman," and those stuck in a continuous loop of despair as seen with "Johnny 99".

Explaining why he chose "Nebraska" to be his most definitive album, the Boss told Jim Axelrod, "I think in your 20s, a lot of things work for you. But in your 30s, your 30s is where you be - where you start to become an adult."

"And suddenly I looked around and said, 'Where is everything? Where is my home? Where is my partner? Where are the sons and daughters that I thought I might have someday?"

41 years ago, the "Dancing In The Dark" singer sought solace and a sense of purpose in recording his hit album - all alone in a farmhouse in Colts Neck, New Jersey. At that point, his rock and roll dream had come true, yet something was still missing from his life.

Bruce added, "I realized none of those things are there, none of them."

"So I said, 'OK, the first thing I've gotta do as soon as I get home is remind myself of who I am and where I came from... and what I want to do... And where I'm going."

As highlighted in Warren Zanes' new book "Deliver Me From Nowhere," the harsh realities of "Nebraska" are brought to light. The book provides insight into the stark living conditions of this state and brings attention to its struggles.

Bruce Springsteen's Major Music Achievements

Bruce Springsteen has sold over 150 million records worldwide, making him one of the best-selling music artists of all time.

The 73-year-old rock star also won 20 Grammy Awards, including Album of the Year for "The Rising" in 2003, in addition to being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the Songwriters Hall of Fame, and the New Jersey Hall of Fame.

The New Jersey native has received numerous other awards and honors, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2016.

Most of Bruce Springsteen's songs have become cultural touchstones and have been covered by other artists.

For example, his music "Born to Run" is regarded as one of the greatest rock songs ever, and has been a prominent voice in addressing social and political issues in his music, including working-class struggles, the Vietnam War, and racial injustice.

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