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Describing Bruce Springsteen as a great American singer-songwriter is a massive understatement.

He's the boss.

And at this point, five decades into his remarkable career, Bruce Springsteen is also a national treasure.

His voice is unmistakable.

Classic anthems like Born to Run, Hungry Heart, and Jungle Land defined the American working class psyche in the 70s and 80s.

Today, Bruce has reached rarified air.

He sold more than 150 million albums worldwide, and he's 120 Grammys.

And at 71 years old, there's still no stop in him.

He recorded his latest album, Letter to You, with the E-Street Band in just four days.

The album dives deep into the theme of loss, and also includes three songs that Bruce wrote 50 years ago.

In this interview with Malcolm Gladwell and Rick Rubin, Bruce Springsteen talks about how his Irish and Italian sides have physically manifested into songs over the years.

He also describes the moment when Barack Obama gave him the idea for his intimate Broadway show,

and how listening to Born to Run 45 years after it was released made Bruce realize just how good he really is.

This is Broken Record, liner notes for the digital age. I'm Justin Richmond.

Here's Malcolm Gladwell, Rick Rubin, and Bruce Springsteen.

Congratulations on the new album.

Thank you, my friend.

It's really good.

Thank you. Thank you very much. I appreciate it.

Is it the first time that you recorded live with the band in this way?

We have had instances where it was not uncommon for us to get the band and track in the studio, and then Overdub instruments, replace instruments, and re-sing vocals.

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