Bruce Springsteen Popular Songs Ranking [2025]

Merry Christmas BabyBruce Springsteen22rank/position

Merry Christmas Baby

Known as an R&B Christmas song and a classic performed by Otis Redding and Elvis Presley, “Merry Christmas Baby” is also part of rock singer Bruce Springsteen’s live repertoire.

A live version he recorded was included on the 1987 compilation album A Very Special Christmas.

With the powerful vocals and sound befitting a rock singer, he captivates his audience.

My Fathers HouseBruce Springsteen23rank/position

Bruce Springsteen – My Fathers House (acoustic)

Bruce Springsteen, the American rock musician known by the nickname “The Boss,” combines a classic, ’80s-evoking rock sound with elements of folk music—an appealing blend that suits his rugged persona worthy of the name.

His song “My Father’s House” is one of his works I especially recommend for Father’s Day.

Pay attention to the heartwarming lyrics that portray a strong bond and the gentle, calming sound.

My HometownBruce Springsteen24rank/position

Bruce Springsteen – My Hometown (Official Video)

Included on the 1984 album “Born in the U.

S.

A.” Born in 1949, a singer-songwriter from New Jersey.

Against a calm, gentle melody, he sings in a husky voice—almost as if speaking—about his hometown intertwined with his own upbringing, and his vocals put us in a nostalgic mood.

One Step UpBruce Springsteen25rank/position

Bruce Springsteen – One Step Up (Official Video)

A song about a troubled relationship.

It was recorded by Bruce Springsteen at his home studio in Rumson, New Jersey.

Patti Scialfa, who became his second wife, provided backing vocals.

The song was covered in 2002 by country singer Kenny Chesney.

The Promised LandBruce Springsteen26rank/position

Bruce Springsteen The Promised Land

A song titled after Chuck Berry’s 1965 track “Promised Land.” Bruce praises Chuck Berry’s songwriting ability.

Sung about a sense of powerlessness, the song is also said to be about American workers who are exhausted by a country that offers them nothing but dreams.

Tougher Than the RestBruce Springsteen27rank/position

Bruce Springsteen – Tougher Than the Rest (Official Video)

A perfect song for long autumn nights by one of America’s iconic rock singers, Bruce Springsteen.

Featured on his 1987 album Tunnel of Love, this track is a gentle ballad that sings of the strength of love and the resolve it requires.

The story begins on a Saturday night with two people meeting, and portrays their determination to move forward together after overcoming past setbacks.

It achieved international success, reaching No.

3 in Switzerland and No.

11 in the UK.

An ideal track to set the mood while spending time with someone special on an autumn evening.

WarBruce Springsteen28rank/position

Bruce Springsteen – War

Bruce Springsteen, a singer-songwriter renowned worldwide as a representative figure of American rock, covered Edwin Starr’s 1969 song “War” and released it in 1987.

His powerful, straightforward vocals leave a strong impression and convey a firm anti-war resolve.

It’s a soulful number packed with the message that “war hurts innocent people and must never happen.”