Springsteen (song)

"Springsteen" is a song co-written and recorded by American country music artist Eric Church.

"Springsteen" was received with critical acclaim for its melody and strong lyrics making it one of the top country songs of 2012.

The single reached number 19 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming Church's first song to enter the Top 20 on that chart.

[3] The video features Eric Church playing instruments in a suburban neighborhood, while a couple is shown going through the ups and downs of a relationship.

"[12] Matt Bjorke of Roughstock also gave the song five stars of five, writing that "the strong, sing-a-long lyrics and driving, percussive melody brings Eric Church to an accessibility that he's previously never had.

"[13] Noah Eaton of Country Universe gave it an A−, saying that it is "a gorgeous, bittersweet anthem-to-be that will likely leave even some more hardened hearts simultaneously smile and cry listening.

[17] In the note, Springsteen explained his and his family's love of the song and that he hoped to have their paths cross at some point.

"[6] Rolling Stone ranked "Springsteen" at #58 on their list of the 100 Greatest Country Songs of All Time, the fifth ranking for a song released in the 21st century behind Carrie Underwood's "Before He Cheats" (#57), Brad Paisley's "Alcohol" (#54), Kacey Musgraves' "Follow Your Arrow" (#39) and Taylor Swift's "Mean" (#24).

[19] In a 2024 update, the publication expanded the ranking to the 200 Greatest Country Songs of All Time, with "Springsteen" placing at #58 once again.

[24] "Springsteen" debuted at number 52 on the US Billboard Hot Country Songs chart for the week of February 18, 2012.

[26] On June 23, 2012, it later became Eric Church's second number one single on the US Billboard Hot Country Songs after "Drink in My Hand" in January 2012.