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Western Stars (song)
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Wikipedia article
"'Western Stars'" is a song by Bruce Springsteen, the title track of his 2019 album. It was the fourth and last single released from the album, also having a physical limited edition release with "The Wayfarer" as the B-side, and charted at No. 87 in Ireland, at No. 4 in Portugal and at No. 41 on the 'Billboard' Hot Rock & Alternative Songs chart.
History
This ballad is a character study about an aging Hollywood actor whose career has long faded. His biggest claim to fame was that he was once shot in a Western by John Wayne. The actor still gets free drinks as a result of that moment of glory.
The video was directed by Thom Zinny, who also shot Springsteen's clip for "Tucson Train", and show The Boss in various settings, including a blue-collar bar where he performs the song.
References
Category:2019 singles
Category:2019 songs
Category:Bruce Springsteen songs
Category:Songs written by Bruce Springsteen
Category:Song recordings produced by Ron Aniello
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