I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good. Stay free, Bruce Springsteen | Bruce Springsteen

"My Hometown" gave the "Born in the U.S.A." album its sense of place, a finale that pulled the frame in close — revealing a childhood memory, social and economic hardship, and the pull between staying and going. From the '84/'85 tour to last year's Land of Hope & Dreams tour, the song became one Bruce would return to again and again. As the last of seven top 10 singles from the LP, it peaked at No. 6 on the Billboard chart 40 years ago today. | Bruce Springsteen

‘The Live Series: Songs Under Cover, Vol. 2’ is now streaming! Check out this new collection of live recordings featuring performances of "Drift Away," "Rebel Rebel," "Mountain Of Love" and other covers from Bruce & The E Street Band. https://brucespringsteen.lnk.to/UnderCover2 | Bruce Springsteen