Review: Wings for Wheels: The Making of Born to Run — Proof That Greatness Is Mostly Sweat, Stubbornness, and a Little Bit of Jersey Magic 🎸

There are music documentaries that feel like homework, and then there are music documentaries that make you want to stand on your couch, point dramatically into the distance, and scream-sing about highways and destiny. Wings for Wheels falls squarely into the second category. This documentary follows Bruce Springsteen during the chaotic, obsessive, borderline-unhinged creation of Born to Run. And I mean obsessive in the way that makes you feel deeply reassured about your own questionable habits. You stress-bought lip balm at midnight. Bruce rebuilt a drum sound for six months. We all cope differently. The Vibe: Creative Chaos But Make It Inspirational Watching this documentary