

Bruce Springsteen's most cinematic videos—“Born in the U.S.A.,” “Glory Days” and the quietly haunting “I'm On Fire”—are miniature epics that mythologise the victories, defeats and contradictions embedded in the American experience. Even The Boss' myriad live clips exude a romanticism inspired by Hollywood: “Born to Run” is a heart-racing celebration of the E Street Band's blue-collar sweat.