# In 1989, a song failed to chart in the US. Now, Bruce Springsteen calls it “every rock star’s dream”

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/in-1989-a-song-failed-to-chart-in-the-us-now-bruce-springsteen-calls-it-every-rock-stars-dream/
- Published: 2026-11-01T18:06:26+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-01T18:18:44+00:00
- Original publisher: Far Out
- Original article: https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/the-song-1989-bruce-springsteen-every-rock-stars-dream/
- Topics: Art, Celebrity, Culture, Entertainment, Music

## Key points

- Springsteen calls ‘I Wanna Be Adored’ every rock star’s dream.
- The Stone Roses track was released in 1989.
- Noel Gallagher recalled discussing the band with Springsteen.

## Summary

Bruce Springsteen has named the Stone Roses’ 1989 song ‘I Wanna Be Adored’ as “every rock star’s dream”, praising a track that failed to chart in the US. His enthusiasm shows how the Manchester band’s music resonated with an artist whose own songs often explore ambition, fame and the American dream.

Springsteen discussed the song on his radio show, saying the Stone Roses came before Oasis and “started it all” in Manchester. Noel Gallagher has also recalled having a long conversation about music with Springsteen, who asked him about the Stone Roses. The article describes ‘I Wanna Be Adored’ as a song with a seemingly simple sentiment and a darker, more layered quality.

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