Bruce Springsteen Writes Song for 'The Wrestler' Film

Contributed By: Josh DaNewYork Created On: Thursday, 04 September 2008 Hits: 98 Bruce Springsteen Bruce Springsteen has written the closing track for new Darren Aronofsky-directed film 'The Wrestler'. The movie stars Mickey Rourke as Randy 'The Ram' Robinson: a veteran wrestler struggling to make a living in the ring. Writing on the Darren Aronofsky blog, the director said: "Bruce Springsteen wrote a beautiful original song for the closing the film. "Called 'The Wrestler', it is a wonderful acoustic piece. Makes me choke up every time I hear it. He really captured the spirit of the film and Mickey's character in the piece." The film is expected to be released later this year. Aronofsky's credits include the acclaimed, Oscar-nominated 2000 movie 'Requiem For A Dream'. Share this article to: Comments Only registered users can write comments! 3.25 Copyright (C) 2007 Alain Georgette / Copyright (C) 2006 Frantisek Hliva. All rights reserved." What's On Related: Bruce Springsteen Offers Free Download of New Single (24-11-2008) Bruce Springsteen Reveals New Album Tracklistings (17-11-2008) Bruce Springsteen Appears in New Food Bank Ad (11-11-2008) Bruce Springsteen to Debut New Song at Sunday Night Football (11-11-2008) Bruce Springsteen to Release New Album in January (06-11-2008) Prev Story: Led Zeppelin May Reform at 2012 London Olympics Next Story: Kid Rock Inspired Amy Winehouse's 'Back To Black'

 

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