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"The Wrestler" is an original song written by Bruce Springsteen for the film The Wrestler. On January 11, 2009, the song was awarded a Golden Globe Award for "Best Original Song." The award was Springsteen's second Golden Globe Award, after winning in 1994 for the song "Streets of Philadelphia."
It was released as a digital download on December 16, 2008 and included as a bonus track on Springsteen's album Working on a Dream
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- Release date: December 16, 2008
- Genre: Folk
- Artist: Bruce Springsteen
- Included as a bonus track on the album Working on a Dream
- Label: Columbia
- Won a Golden Globe Award for "Best Original Song"
- The Wrester debuted at the 2008 Venice Film FestivalCinematical: Bruce Springsteen Sings for 'The Wrestler' (September 2, 2008)
- The film screened in the "undesirable closing spot"Cinematical: Bruce Springsteen Sings for 'The Wrestler' (September 2, 2008)
- Director Darren Aronofsky said the film was in that spot because he wanted to wait for Springsteen's completed songCinematical: Bruce Springsteen Sings for 'The Wrestler' (September 2, 2008)
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The Wrestler History
In his personal blog, film director Darren Aronofsky confirmed that rock singer Bruce Springsteen wrote and recorded a "beautiful original song" for Aronofsky's upcoming film, The Wrestler.Aronofsky's Blog: The Boss (September 1, 2008)Aronofsky stated the delay for the the film's placement was due to his waiting for Springsteen's completed song.Cinematical: Bruce Springsteen Sings for 'The Wrestler' (September 2, 2008)
Aronofsky called the song a "wonderful acoustic piece" that made him "choke up" when he heard it. He also praised Springsteen for "capturing the spirit" of Rourke's character.Aronofsky's Blog: The Boss (September 1, 2008)
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I forgot how much I loved the song The Wrestler by Bruce Springsteen. Still haven't seen the movie though
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I favorited a YouTube video -- Bruce Springsteen and The Wrestler http://bit.ly/4cvcX6
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@ladycut ps good one about ESOTSM. Another great film final credit song? The Wrestler by Bruce Springsteen.
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@JerriDias vc já ouviu esse? Bruce Springsteen The Wrestler ?
@Allice1997 | November 07, 2009 04:46 AM
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View All Bruce Springsteen The Wrestler Questions (82) | Ask a QuestionIs Bruce Springsteen a cheater? Will he get a divorce from Patti Scialfa? (1 Answer)These are serious allegations. I don't think they would put this in divorce papers unless it were true. I sure don't see this woman Ann Kelly calling press conferences. I ... read moreDoes anyone have a photo of Ann Kelly, the woman Bruce Springsteen may have had an affair with? (2 Answers)http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lZYYSIIJ3rk/Sd3suLIDpnI/AAAAAAAAA-4/EdUV5HbogvE/s400/ann-kelly.jpg read moreVIDEO: What do you think about Bruce Springsteen's NEW song, "Wrecking Ball", performed at the final stand for the Meadowlands (9/30/09)? (1 Answer)I think the song is great, how does he keep performing at this level. I'm a long standing Bruce fan and long may he continue, i've added a couple of ... read moreBest Bruce Springsteen karaoke performance. Send in your best videos! (3 Answers)This guy is really funny http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MtT-4oHFOyE She has lot of energy! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=amEgkdbqD-A Now this guy is pretty good http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QccYxrz_YAM&feature;=related read more
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