Springsteen Brings Out 80,000 To Cheer Kerry

Springsteen, making a rare foray into campaign politics, said his songs were about "who we are, what we stand for, what we fight for now, I believe these essential ideas about America (are) what is at stake on November 2."

"I believe Senator Kerry honours these ideas, he has lived our history for the last 50 years. He has formed an adult view of America and its people," the rocker said, as golden leaves floated from the trees onto his stage.

"The future is now, and it's time to let our passions loose," said Springsteen, clad in a simple dark jacket and blue pants, strumming his black acoustic guitar.

"I am here today to stand alongside Senator Kerry and say that the country we carry in our hearts is waiting, and together we can move America towards its deepest ideas," Springsteen after playing his song "Promised Land."