Bruce Springsteen’s Classic Reaches A New Billboard Chart Peak

Every year, around the Fourth of July, millions of Americans head to streaming platforms to listen to patriotic tunes — or at least songs they believe to be patriotic. Any famous cut featuring phrases like “Fourth of July” or words such as “America,” “American,” or “U.S.A.” typically experience notable surges in consumption.

One annual favorite is “Born in the U.S.A.” by none other than Bruce Springsteen. Following another of America’s birthdays, the track returns to multiple charts in the United States, and it even manages to hit a new all-time high on one list.

“Born in the U.S.A.” Hits a New High

“Born in the U.S.A.” resurfaces on three Billboard tallies, as it both sold and streamed well enough to appear on several different rankings. The Springsteen classic excitedly reappears on the Rock Streaming Songs chart at No. 15, earning just its fourth stay on the list of the most played rock tunes on platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, and more. As it returns, the cut reaches a new all-time high.

“Born in the U.S.A.” Returns to Multiple Tallies

“Born in the U.S.A.” also lands on both the Rock Digital Song Sales and the Digital Song Sales charts. The former looks only at rock compositions, while the latter is genre-agnostic. Luminate reports that during the most recent tracking period, Springsteen’s smash sold 1,500 copies — an increase of nearly 100% from the frame before. That gain was clearly fueled by the Fourth of July holiday.

This week, “Born in the U.S.A.” reenters the Rock Digital Song Sales tally at No. 4, just two spots below its peak position of No. 2. At the same time, it narrowly secures a spot on the Digital Song Sales list, landing at No. 25, the lowest space on that 25-title roster.

Bruce Springsteen’s Lowest-Peaking Hit

While “Born in the U.S.A.” may reach a new peak on the Rock Streaming Songs tally, it still stands as Springsteen’s lowest-rising tune on the ranking. Alongside the E Street Band, the superstar has only sent three tracks to the tally. Of those, only “Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town” has cracked the top 10, where it stalled at No. 7 at the end of this past holiday season. “Sandpaper,” Springsteen’s collaboration with Zach Bryan, debuted and peaked at No. 14 last July.

Bruce Springsteen’s Greatest Hits Album Climbs

The renewed attention focused on “Born in the U.S.A.” — along with Springsteen’s general popularity — also help his Greatest Hits compilation. The set returns to three rosters: the Top Rock Albums, Top Rock & Alternative Albums charts, and the Billboard 200. On those tallies, the set lands at Nos. 22, 27, and 107, respectively.