Bruce Springsteen Album Match Trivia Quiz

Answer: The Wild, The Innocent & The E Street Shuffle

"The Wild, The Innocent & The E Street Shuffle" was Bruce Springsteen's second studio album. Released in late 1973, it performed better in the UK, where it reached number 33, than in the USA, where it made number 59. "4th of July, Asbury Park (Sandy)" was part of his live set for many years, and has been covered by Air Supply and The Hollies.

Answer: The Rising

"The Rising" was released in 2002, and made it to number one in both the USA and UK. Many of the songs on the album were inspired by the 9/11 terrorist attacks. "Lonesome Day" was the opening track on the album and made the top 40 on the UK singles chart.

Answer: Darkness on the Edge of Town

Springsteen's fourth album, released in 1978, "Darkness on the Edge of Town" made it to number five in the USA and 16 in the UK. "Badlands" was the opening track on the album and was released as a single, reaching number 42 on the Billboard chart.

Answer: Born to Run

"Born to Run", released in 1975, was Springsteen's commercial breakthrough album. It made it to number three in the USA and number 17 in the UK. "Tenth Avenue Freeze-Out" tells the story of the formation of Springsteen's back-up band, The E Street Band. The song proved to be a live favourite of The Boss well into the 21st century.

Answer: Greetings from Asbury Park, N.J.

"Greetings from Asbury Park, N.J." was Bruce Springsteen's debut album. Released in January, 1973, it reached number 60 on the USA chart and 41 in the UK. "Blinded by the Light" was the opening track on the album - it was released as a single but failed to chart. Manfred Mann's Earth Band covered the song in 1976 and enjoyed much more success with it, topping the Billboard chart and reaching number six in the UK.

Answer: The River

Released in 1980, "The River" was a double album which gave Springsteen his first Billboard number one album. It also made it to number two in the UK. "Hungry Heart" was released as a single and reached number five in the USA. It remained a live concert favourite into the 21st century.

Answer: Nebraska

The 1982 album "Nebraska" was a departure from previous releases, with Springsteen plying all the, mostly acoustic, instruments. The album reached number three in on both the American and British charts. "Atlantic City" contains references to the Philadelphia mafia.

Answer: The Ghost of Tom Joad

The 1995 album "The Ghost of Tom Joad" was Springsteen's second acoustic album, after "Nebraska". The album takes its name from a character in John Steinbeck's novel, "The Grapes of Wrath". "Youngstown" tells the story of the rise and fall of the steel industry in the Ohio city, with live performances featuring a more up-tempo electronic version of the song.

Answer: Tunnel of Love

"Tunnel of Love", released in 1987, was a number one hit in both the USA and UK. "Brilliant Disguise", with lyrics alluding to Springsteen's marital difficulties at the time, was released as a single and reached number five on the US Billboard chart.

Answer: Born in the U.S.A.

By far Bruce Springsteen's best-selling album of the 20th century, "Born in the USA" was released in 1984 and reached number one in numerous countries, including the USA and UK. No fewer than seven singles were released off the album, all of them making the US Billboard top ten. "Bobby Jean" was NOT released as a single, but was a live favourite well into the 21st century.