These "patriotic" songs are anything but, from protest songs to singalong favorites with dark messages.

A 1984 hit that reached No. 1 on the Billboard charts was named the best America song for the 4th of July.

ASBURY PARK, NJ − One of Bruce Springsteen’s most iconic songs almost sounded extremely different. In 1981, writer and director Paul Schrader approached the Boss about writing the title track for his ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The song has been widely misinterpreted, even to the point of being labeled one of the most misunderstood songs in music history.

Since its release in 1984, Bruce Springsteen's rock hit, Born in the USA, has been adopted as a patriotic anthem. However, it's not about what many people think. In fact, the song frequently tops ...

On the eve of America's 250th birthday, NPR's Juana Summers talks with NPR Music's Stephen Thompson and Sheldon Pearce about songs that reflect the country's complex identity.

Bruce Springsteen movie "Deliver Me From Nowhere" opens in theaters Friday, Oct. 24. The movie focuses on the making of Springsteen's introspective album "Nebraska." Fans will be thrilled by a ...