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    • Jun 16, 1983
    Bruce Springsteen records the original version of "Stand On It" at the Hit Factory on West 54th Street in New York City. Two years later, the song becomes a country hit after being covered by Mel McDaniel
    Jun 4, 1984
    Columbia releases the Bruce Springsteen album "Born In The U.S.A." Three of its singles--"Glory Days," "I'm On Fire" and the title track--will appear in the lyrics of Eric Church's 2012 country hit "Springsteen"
    Aug 5, 1984
    Bruce Springsteen launches a 10-night run at the Brendan Byrne Arena in East Rutherford, New Jersey, where the audience includes The Oak Ridge Boys
    Sep 3, 1984
    "Backstage With The Boss": "Stand On It" songwriter Bruce Springsteen commands the cover of People magazine
    Sep 9, 1984
    Bruce Springsteen begins a two-night stand at the Orange Bowl in Miami, Florida, with tickets priced at $17.50. In the audience: future Mavericks lead singer Raul Malo, who decides that night to pursue music professionally
    Oct 30, 1984
    Columbia releases Bruce Springsteen's single "Born In The U.S.A." Nearly three decades later, the record's title is dropped into the lyrics of Eric Church's nostalgic 2012 country hit "Springsteen"
    Dec 9, 1984
    Bruce Springsteen plays Murphy Center in Murfreesboro, approximately 30 miles south of Nashville. In the audience are Sawyer Brown vocalist Mark Miller and Steve Earle, who's inspired by the show to record his album "Guitar Town"
    Dec 24, 1984
    Months after he appeared on the country hit "Make My Day," Clint Eastwood is named among People magazine's "25 Most Intriguing People of 1984." Also on the list: Bruce Springsteen, Tina Turner and Michael Jackson
    Jan 28, 1985
    Willie Nelson and Kenny Rogers join 44 other acts to cut "We Are The World" under the name USA For Africa at the A&M Studios in Los Angeles. Contributors include Michael Jackson, Lionel Richie, Bruce Springsteen, Bob Dylan, Kim Carnes, Ray Charles, Billy Joel and Waylon Jennings, who walks out before the song is completed
    Feb 6, 1985
    Columbia releases Bruce Springsteen's single "I'm On Fire." The song inspires the Kenny Rogers country hit "Morning Desire" and will be referenced in Eric Church's 2012 single "Springsteen"
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