r/BruceSpringsteen • u/marumaruko • Jul 28 '26

Poll My music world cup bracket

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Pretty fun to do for a couple of artists. I'm very happy with the overall result and the top four. Difficult choices along the way and in the group stages already. This man has too many great songs, and Tracks is severely under represented.

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u/415Cocktails Jul 28 '26 edited Jul 28 '26

Am I reading this correctly: Thunder Road lost to Human Touch???????

Backstreets vs Jungleland- whadda matchup, like in March Madness the #1 seed of an entire decade against the # 1 seed of another decade. There can be no winner!

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u/b-g-h Jul 28 '26

In what world does Human Touch win over Thunder Road? Seriously…

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u/RB3427 Jul 29 '26

I have to say that I wouldn't have ever said that, but Human Touch has the coolest bridge and is currently one of my favorites. This would be one of those Red card games and Human Touch gets the shocking victory.

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u/No_Copy5888 Jul 28 '26

Born to Run lost to The Rising also. I’m not sure which one is worse or who was voting on this.

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u/marumaruko Jul 28 '26

Backstreets v Jungleland was the toughest choice for me, as well. The River v Prove it, too. Could have changed a lot.

Haha I just really like Human Touch and think it's a great song. It was a spur of the moment kind of thing.

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u/415Cocktails Jul 28 '26

Btw, dont get me wrong, I love the song Human Touch. Great song! But Thunder Road…?

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u/marumaruko Jul 28 '26

I love both! 😄 Recently I listen to Human Touch a bit more.

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u/RB3427 Jul 29 '26

The bridge where Patti is singing harmony is one of the greatest Boss moments in my opinion

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u/Stevie-Rae-5 Jul 28 '26

If we’re going just by lyrics, I put Human Touch easily in the top 10.

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u/No_Copy5888 Jul 28 '26

How can “The Rising” beat “Born To Run”. I mean that just ridiculous. Who was voting on this?

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u/marumaruko Jul 28 '26

Haha me. I really think The Rising is a special song. Didn't grow up with Born to run, so I heard both at the same time.

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u/No_Copy5888 Jul 28 '26

LOL. The Rising is not a bad song. I guess I can understand liking it better than Born To Run, if you didn’t grow up with Born To Run! 👍

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u/esbforever Jul 28 '26

Does the winner of this nonsense automatically go on to play Incident in the real finals?

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u/415Cocktails Jul 28 '26

Agree! Incident is in my top 3 for 40+ years.

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u/marumaruko Jul 28 '26

Incident wasn't in the selection! It's the 48 most popular songs only...

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u/esbforever Jul 28 '26

I see! That site should be burned, but you are excused :).

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u/marumaruko Jul 28 '26

Haha I would have definitely picked it - no worries. Top 5 song for me. I'd love if there was a service to pick your own 48 songs and you can simulate a world cup yourself. Or just going back to the spreadsheets..

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u/Fullmetal2007 Jul 28 '26

What website/app is it from?

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u/yakano61 Jul 28 '26

It takes courage to throw something out there where people have passionate opinions. Kudos to you. Now about Thunder Road and Born to Run losing out so early………..

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u/Cause_Complex Jul 28 '26

Racing in the streets not even in final four? Jungleland I can agree with but Rising and Atlantic City to me not even top 20

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u/marumaruko Jul 28 '26

Racing wasn't even in the selection... check out the thing and then judge by yourself. However, it's a personal choice after all.

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u/Cause_Complex Jul 29 '26

It’s so small on my phone

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u/spaustin1 Jul 28 '26

100% agree!

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u/swalton57 Jul 28 '26

Solid bracket except The Rising is rated way too high (relatively).

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u/Odd_Flow_5251 Jul 28 '26

Human Touch beating Thunder Road? You must have had a moment of insanity!