Blinded by the Light Blinded by the Light "Blinded by the Light" is a song written and recorded by Bruce Springsteen, which first appeared on his 1973 debut album "Greetings from Asbury Park, N.J." A cover by British rock band Manfred Mann's Earth Band reached number one on the "Billboard" Hot 100 in the United States in February 1977 and was also a top ten hit in the United Kingdom, New Zealand, and Canada. It has also been covered by The Eagles of Death Metal which was in the movie "Super Troopers 2". The song came about when Columbia president Clive Davis, upon listening
Asbury Park Music Awards to Support Live Music, Song of the Year, Top Journalist In Support of Live Music, Top News Publication in Support of Live Music, Top Music Website in Support of Live Original Music, Best Thing to Happen in [year], Top Local Club DJ, Beyond Asbury Top Record/EP/Single/Release, Living Legend 2010 James M. Macdonald Award, and Behind the Scenes Lifetime Achievement Award. Asbury Park Music Awards The Asbury Park Music Awards is an annual award ceremony in Asbury Park, New Jersey, United States that recognizes musicians for their work. Asbury Park's musical history includes a strong blues tradition and the Jersey Shore