The Boss turned 71 today. Listen to Bruce Springsteen's greatest hits. ❤️🎶 | Rewind

“The River” became a two-record set, crafted to feel “like life or an E Street Band show,” as Bruce said. On the upbeat rock of “Sherry Darling,” “Hungry Heart” and “I’m a Rocker,” the group fully came into its own as studio musicians. Meanwhile, ballads like “The River” and “Stolen Car” explored emotional terrain that would later inform "Nebraska" and "Tunnel of Love." Released 45 years ago tomorrow, "The River" still sounds like what Bruce was searching for: a record big enough to hold it all.

And *that* is how good Bruce Springsteen is. Stream the full Springsteen On Broadway live performance now on Netflix, and get the album everywhere music is sold and streamed. | Bruce Springsteen

The Live Series: Songs Under Cover, Vol. 2’ is now streaming! Check out this new collection of live recordings featuring performances of "Drift Away," "Rebel Rebel," "Mountain Of Love" and other covers from Bruce & The E Street Band. | Bruce Springsteen