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"Racing in the Street" is a song by Bruce Springsteen from his 1978 album Darkness on the Edge of Town. In the original vinyl format, it was the last song of side one of the album. The song has been called Springsteen's best song by several commentators, including the authors of The New Rolling Stone Album Guide.
Racing in the Street Lyrics: I got a '69 Chevy with a three-ninety-six / Fuelie heads and a Hurst on the floor / She's waiting tonight down in the parking lot / Outside the 7-Eleven store /...
lyrics. artistfacts. Songfacts®: Springsteen wrote this about a small-time drag racer who dreams of a better life somewhere else. Like Steve Earle's " Someday ," it describes that very American desire of the young man to leave his town and see what is out in the big world - to avoid that soul killing life they see around them. >>
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Jun 2, 1978 · A classic rock song by Bruce Springsteen about street racing, love and rebellion. Read the full lyrics, watch the video and learn the story behind the song.
