 The music video received five MTV Video Music Awards nominations, including Video of the Year and Best Male Video.Like much of the "Tunnel of Love" album, "Tunnel of Love" was recorded in Springsteen's home studio, called Thrill Hill East, between January and May 1987 with several members of the E Street Band.On this song, Springsteen played several instruments and is backed by Roy Bittan on synthesizers, Nils Lofgren on lead guitar and Max Weinberg on drums.