The single release of "Hungry Heart" in 1980 marked Springsteen's first-ever Top 10 hit, a surprising pop success from a rock artist. The song featured a more pop-oriented sound than much of his previous work.
- "Hungry Heart" was written by Springsteen but initially intended for The Ramones. The song reached number 5 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. It was included on Springsteen's 1980 album *The River*.
- The music video for "Hungry Heart" was filmed live at The Stone Pony in Asbury Park, New Jersey. Springsteen’s label, Columbia, pushed for the single release despite his initial reluctance.
- "Hungry Heart" was the first Springsteen single to break into the Top 40 of the US Billboard charts. It was also his first single to chart internationally.
Bruce Springsteen is a singer-songwriter from New Jersey, best known for his rock music. In 1980, he was on the cusp of superstardom with the imminent release of *The River*.
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