Western Stars (song)

"Western Stars" is a song by Bruce Springsteen, the title track of his 2019 album.[1] 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,[2] and charted at No. 87 in Ireland,[3] at No. 4 in Portugal[4] and at No. 41 on the Billboard Hot Rock & Alternative Songs chart.[5]

"Western Stars"
Single by Bruce Springsteen
from the album Western Stars
Released2019
StudioStone Hill, New Jersey, United States
Genre
Songwriter(s)Bruce Springsteen
Producer(s)Ron Aniello
Bruce Springsteen singles chronology
"Tucson Train"
(2019)		 "Western Stars"
(2019)		 "Letter to You"
(2020)

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 Zimny, 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.[6]

References
  1. "Western Stars - Bruce Springsteen | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic" – via www.allmusic.com.
  2. "Bruce Springsteen - Western Stars". 29 November 2019 – via www.discogs.com.
  3. "irishcharts.com - Discography Bruce Springsteen". irish-charts.com.
  4. "Western Stars". www.top-charts.com.
  5. "Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band". Billboard.
  6. "ShieldSquare Captcha". www.songfacts.com.
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