Springsteen Residence, Long Branch, NJ

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7 1/2 West Court, Long Branch, New Jersey, USA. In 1974-1975, Bruce Springsteen rented this 828 square foot cottage where he wrote all eight songs for his album, Born to Run. Built in 1920, it has 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom and a lot size of 2375 sqft and is a block away from the ocean.

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Springsteen did 0 performances, excl. rehearsals, at this venue.

7½ West Court

^{incl. Interviews and Recording-sessions.}

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Gallery

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Story

In 1974-75 Bruce was living in this small rented cottage at 7 1/2 West End Ave in West Long Branch, NJ, writing songs for his breakthrough album, Born to Run. The Wild, the Innocent and the E Street Shuffle tour had recently ended and the band was back in the studio, first at 914 Sound Stage Studios with manager Mike Appel, then to the Record Plant where Jon Landau and Jimmy Iovine would join the production team.

As Bruce’s career intensified and he spent fewer days at home, his management team assumed the responsibility of paying his bills. Bruce sent this letter, see Gallery-tab, in May of 1975 to his "Landlordess" Marilyn Boyd, assuring her that the "check was in the mail".
^{Courtesy by Bruce Springsteen Archives & Center for American Music}

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