‘Born in the USA’ turns 40 − and still remains one of Bruce Springsteen’s most misunderstood songs
- Written by Diane Winston, Professor and Knight Center Chair in Media & Religion, USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism
Bruce Springsteen performs in Providence, R.I., in January 1985 during the 'Born in the U.S.A. Tour.'Stan Grossfeld/The Boston Globe via Getty ImagesElton John, Adele and R.E.M. did it. So did Rihanna and the Rolling Stones. If Donald Trump tried to use her music, Taylor Swift would likely do it, too.
Many musicians have said “no” when...