Glory Days
Bruce Springsteen
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I had a friend was a big baseball player Back in high school He could throw that speedball by you Make you look like a fool boy Saw him the other night at this roadside bar I was walking in, he was walking out We went back inside sat down had a few drinks But all he kept talking about was Glory days well they'll pass you by Glory days in the wink of a young girl's eye Glory days, glory days Well there's a girl that lives up the block Back in school she could turn all the boy's heads Sometimes on a Friday I'll stop by And have a few drinks after she put her kids to bed Her and her husband Bobby well they split up I guess it's two years gone by now We just sit around talking about the old times, She says when she feels like crying She starts laughing thinking about Glory days well they'll pass you by Glory days in the wink of a young girl's eye Glory days, glory days Think I'm going down to the well tonight And I'm going to drink till I get my fill And I hope when I get old I don't sit around thinking about it But I probably will Yeah, just sitting back trying to recapture A little of the glory of, well time slips away And leaves you with nothing mister but Boring stories of Glory days yeah they'll pass you by Glory days in the wink of a young girl's eye Glory days, glory days Yeah they'll pass you by Glory days in the wink of a young girl's eye Glory days, glory days
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Written by: Bruce Springsteen
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11 facts about this song
Song Composition"Glory Days" is written and performed by American rock singer Bruce Springsteen. It was included in his seventh studio album, "Born in the U.S.A." which was released in 1984.
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InspirationSpringsteen was inspired to write "Glory Days" after encountering a former Little League baseball teammate in a bar. The man was drunkenly reliving his adolescence, inspiring the song's theme of reminiscing about the "glory days."
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Chart Success"Glory Days" is one of seven songs from the "Born in The U.S.A." album that reached the top 10 in the Billboard Hot 100 chart, peaking at number five.
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Music VideoThe music video of "Glory Days" was directed by filmmaker John Sayles and it was one of the first to be closed captioned for the hearing impaired.
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ReferencesThe song is filled with specific references that are tied to Springsteen's own childhood. The "speedball" in the song refers to a fast pitch in baseball, alluding to Springsteen's early aspirations to be a baseball player.
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Time SignatureUnlike most pop songs, "Glory Days" has a 4/4 time signature, contributing to its catchy rhythm and distinctive sound.
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Live Performances"Glory Days" has become a staple of Springsteen's live performances. He typically stretches it out to a lengthy jam, often involving audience participation.
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Song LengthThe original album version of the song is notably longer, clocking in at around 5 minutes due to a longer outro. The single version of the song is edited, with a shorter length of around 3:49 minutes.
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Pop Culture ImpactThe song has been used in various aspects of popular culture. It can be heard in films like "The Replacements" and has also been performed on the popular television show "Glee."
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Award Recognition"Born in the U.S.A.", the album which houses "Glory Days" was nominated for the Album of the Year at the 27th Annual Grammy Awards, showcasing the cultural impact of this song and album.
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Title UsageSpringsteen's song lent its title to a 1988 movie (Glory Days) and also a 1990 TV series, underscoring its broad influence.
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