Well they closed down the auto plant in Mahwah late that mo… - Bruce Springsteen

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Well they closed down the auto plant in Mahwah late that month. Ralph went out lookin' for a job but he couldn't find none. He came home too drunk from mixin' Tanqueray and wine. He got a gun shot a night clerk now they call'm Johnny 99.

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Bruce Frederick Joseph Springsteen (born 23 September 1949) is an American singer, songwriter, and guitarist. He has released 20 studio albums, many of which feature his backing band the E Street Band. Originally from the Jersey Shore, he is one of the originators of the heartland rock style of music, combining mainstream rock musical style with narrative songs about working class American life. During a career that has spanned six decades, Springsteen has become known for his poetic, socially conscious lyrics and energetic stage performances, sometimes lasting up to four hours in length. He has been nicknamed "the Boss".

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Birth Name: Bruce Frederick Joseph Springsteen

Alternative Names: The Boss • Bruce Springsteen and The Sessions Band • Bruce Springsteen & The Sessions Band • Bruce SpBruce Frederick Joseph Springsteenringsteen with The Sessions Band

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