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Both albums hit the charts with a half a dozen hits on each across 1984 and 1985. Reckless had 6 top 15 hits on the Billboard Hot 100. Born in the U.S.A. had 7 top 10 hits on the Billboard Hot 100. Obviously, and without a doubt, both albums went to number 1 in the U.S. Now here's the question, which would you prefer?
Reckless includes fan favorites like "Summer Of '69", "Run to You", and "Heaven"... Hard rockin' songs like "Somebody"... the phenomenal album opener, "One Night Love Affair"... and a duo with a female rockstar icon Tina Turner, the song being "It's Only Love". Die-hard fans may know deep tracks like "She's Only Happy When She's Dancin'", "Kids Wanna Rock", "Long Gone", and a surprising ending to this song and album with "Ain't Gonna Cry".
Born in the U.S.A. is a heartland rock album that includes rock radio staples like "Born in the U.S.A.", "Glory Days", and "Dancing in the Dark"... Uniquely with this album, right before you would end a side on the album (either side A or B), you would get a slow-moving soft rock "ballad" like "I'm On Fire" (side A), and sometimes the forgotten #6 billboard topping hit off the album, "My Hometown" (side B). Also more album favorites like "Cover Me" and "I'm Goin' Down". Die-hard fans might know hidden tracks such as "Darlington County", "Working On The Highway", "Downbound Train", "No Surrender", and "Bobby Jean".
These two from 1984 can be a real ball-buster of a choice. My choice is Reckless. Let's see what you and your peers say about these two.
Reckless includes fan favorites like "Summer Of '69", "Run to You", and "Heaven"... Hard rockin' songs like "Somebody"... the phenomenal album opener, "One Night Love Affair"... and a duo with a female rockstar icon Tina Turner, the song being "It's Only Love". Die-hard fans may know deep tracks like "She's Only Happy When She's Dancin'", "Kids Wanna Rock", "Long Gone", and a surprising ending to this song and album with "Ain't Gonna Cry".
Born in the U.S.A. is a heartland rock album that includes rock radio staples like "Born in the U.S.A.", "Glory Days", and "Dancing in the Dark"... Uniquely with this album, right before you would end a side on the album (either side A or B), you would get a slow-moving soft rock "ballad" like "I'm On Fire" (side A), and sometimes the forgotten #6 billboard topping hit off the album, "My Hometown" (side B). Also more album favorites like "Cover Me" and "I'm Goin' Down". Die-hard fans might know hidden tracks such as "Darlington County", "Working On The Highway", "Downbound Train", "No Surrender", and "Bobby Jean".
These two from 1984 can be a real ball-buster of a choice. My choice is Reckless. Let's see what you and your peers say about these two.
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