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1. It was filmed at a concert
How much more authentic can you get? This was filmed at the first show of his Born in the USA tour in St. Paul, MN in 1984. That's how you know the dance moves are real. 31 years ago.
2. You probably wouldn't have known who Courteney Cox is.
Bruce Springsteen generally brought a young woman on stage during his tour when he would perform this song. Cox was 20 in this video, and she basically make a career out of herself after appearing in this music video.
3. "The Carlton" would never have existed.
4. We never would have gotten this gif.
5. The shoulder shimmy
This is literally my best move on the dance floor. Bar none.