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Currently on the iPlayer. Well worth a watch if you've even just a passing interest in The Boss.
There's something about watching him sing Backstreets as a 25-year-old, and imagining what it must have meant to him then, compared to what it clearly means to him now, 50 years on:
Bruce generally comes over as an honest, decent guy, unlike many rock stars. He seems faintly amused by the fact he is seen as a champion of the blue collar guy as while many of his lyrics are about this, he admits that he's always been a musician & has never done a blue collar job in his life.
Saw him playing Cardiff last year. The sheer energy and enthusiasm the man pumps out is incredible. Genuinely one of the best live shows I've ever seen, a three hour show FLEW by.
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Springsteen at Hammersmith Odeon - 1975 on 15:37 - Jun 7 by BlueBadger
Saw him playing Cardiff last year. The sheer energy and enthusiasm the man pumps out is incredible. Genuinely one of the best live shows I've ever seen, a three hour show FLEW by.
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I find his little monologues to be incredibly moving, and they feel as if they give a small insight into Springsteen the man.
The chap's a billionaire (even by conservative estimates) and would never have to work another day in his life, yet he tours like an absolute trooper and keeps putting on some of the best live shows in the business. It almost feels as if he sees himself as somewhat of a torch-bearer for those who have gone before and, being the last man standing, has a responsibility to keep going for as long as he can.
Springsteen at Hammersmith Odeon - 1975 on 16:24 - Jun 7 by Zx1988
I find his little monologues to be incredibly moving, and they feel as if they give a small insight into Springsteen the man.
The chap's a billionaire (even by conservative estimates) and would never have to work another day in his life, yet he tours like an absolute trooper and keeps putting on some of the best live shows in the business. It almost feels as if he sees himself as somewhat of a torch-bearer for those who have gone before and, being the last man standing, has a responsibility to keep going for as long as he can.
There's a bit in 'Springsteen on Broadway' where he talks about his mum's dementia and how he always had music playing when she visited before playing 'The wish' which I defy anyone to keep a dry eye over
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Springsteen at Hammersmith Odeon - 1975 on 12:33 - Jun 7 by Radlett_blue
Bruce generally comes over as an honest, decent guy, unlike many rock stars. He seems faintly amused by the fact he is seen as a champion of the blue collar guy as while many of his lyrics are about this, he admits that he's always been a musician & has never done a blue collar job in his life.
And he’s been around long enough for people to have researched his music, and apparently his stuff is always more popular during tough times, depressions, etc. I suppose that’s when it resonates more.
I like him but I’ve only seen him once live ( it was a bit of a life’s ambition). He was superb. Played non-stop for well over three hours.
Springsteen at Hammersmith Odeon - 1975 on 16:24 - Jun 7 by Zx1988
I find his little monologues to be incredibly moving, and they feel as if they give a small insight into Springsteen the man.
The chap's a billionaire (even by conservative estimates) and would never have to work another day in his life, yet he tours like an absolute trooper and keeps putting on some of the best live shows in the business. It almost feels as if he sees himself as somewhat of a torch-bearer for those who have gone before and, being the last man standing, has a responsibility to keep going for as long as he can.
Yeah, the monologues are very good. The one about his Dad saying he had to make a man of himself, then going to sign up for ‘Nam (I think it was Vietnam) and being rejected, telling him old man who was then relieved always got me. Especially as he’d launch into The River afterwards.
His opening of his current world tour in Manchester a few weeks back was spot on too (the Trump Baby obviously had a tantrum about it lol).
Springsteen at Hammersmith Odeon - 1975 on 17:13 - Jun 7 by Swansea_Blue
And he’s been around long enough for people to have researched his music, and apparently his stuff is always more popular during tough times, depressions, etc. I suppose that’s when it resonates more.
I like him but I’ve only seen him once live ( it was a bit of a life’s ambition). He was superb. Played non-stop for well over three hours.
One of the poorest decision of my life was in July 1985. Bruce was playing Wembley Stadium & i turned up, hoping to find a spare ticket. A scouser offered my one for £20 (the equivalent of £60 now). I baulked at the price - concert tickets were way cheaper then & I think face value was about £10. I also reckoned I'd get a better offer. But no, I failed to see the Born in the USA tour. This left a void & I was delighted to see Bruce at the Emirates in 2008 & he didn't disappoint.
My old boss once met him in a pub in Dublin. Really friendly and ended up going up on stage with the local band that was playing to jam with them apparently.
I have never been a great fan of Springsteen but did love Born to Run.
Back in the late 1980s, I got a spare ticket for a concert at Wembley Stadium, and whilst I didn't enjoy the concert with the same enthusiasm as the rest of crowd, I at least thought it would end with a storming version of Born to Run.
Imagine my disappointment when he played an acoustic version.
EDIT: it must have been 1988 and the Tunnel of Love Express tour.
"The encores began with Springsteen's signature song, "Born to Run", recast completely and slowly played solo by Springsteen on acoustic guitar and harmonica and with a melancholy feel, albeit with the band standing behind him, sometimes with an audience sing-along of "whoa-whoa's" at the end."
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