Springsteen Part III

[corianderstem]

I don't know that I can pick any favorites right now. Hell, I'm still trying to pin down my favorite moments from last night's concerts. Right now I'm still stuck on "ALL OF THEM!!"

And thanks for the info on Trapped - didn't realize it was a cover. Interesting to start a show with a cover song.

 

[joyfulgirl]

She's the One
Brilliant Disguise
Fade Away
Two Hearts
Downbound Train

I approve. I can't pick either. It's been so long since I've been through his catalogue I'd have to think about it.

 

[martha]

And thanks for the info on Trapped - didn't realize it was a cover. Interesting to start a show with a cover song.

It's been his for decades, though. It originally appeared on the We Are The World lp.

I sure won't complain if he starts next Monday night with Trapped.

 

[corianderstem]

I'm such a n00b!

You know what made me laugh last night? All the uber-Bruceness counting before so many songs "ONE! TWO! THREE! FOUR!"

It totally reminded me of Ben Stiller's thing from his old TV show. "Legends of Springsteen"

Love it. I don't think it would have been much of a Bruce show without it.

 

[elevation2u]

hahaha, i know what you mean
i saw that stiller clip years ago
and yet last october at the concert
i couldnt help but giggle at bruce's counting
it's so cliche & wonderful

 

[martha]

I'm such a n00b!

No matter what anyone says, everyone was a Bruce n00b at one point.

 

[sue4u2]

Brillant Disguise is just so excellent.
I first saw Bruce in 1973.
I remember thinking then,
"I'll be telling my grandchildren about him"
Now I have 2 granddaughters and he's still around - even if they don't know him yet...
They will.

 

[corianderstem]

At the risk of sounding cliched, I think my favorite moment from last night was Born to Run.

I arrived at this conclusion after listening to a live version (from that 3 disc live set) on my iPod and actually getting choked up.

It took me right back to last night, shouting the lyrics with 20,000 other fans, fists raised in the air, house lights up. You have not lived until you've screamed Born to Run with 20,000 of your closest friends.

Because at that moment, everyone there is your closest friend.

Two quick album observations from my Day of Bruce:

Is it just me, or is Born To Run a perfect album?

Is it just me, or is The River not that great? I'd been hearing for years how great it is, but ... eh.

 

[phillyfan26]

Is it just me, or is Born To Run a perfect album?

You know, I was just beginning to question whether it was definitive favorite last night. I hadn't listened to it in a while, so I put it on.

Yes, it's perfect.

 

[joyfulgirl]

I arrived at this conclusion after listening to a live version (from that 3 disc live set) on my iPod and actually getting choked up.


Is it just me, or is Born To Run a perfect album?

Is it just me, or is The River not that great? I'd been hearing for years how great it is, but ... eh.

I remember getting choked up when I first heard "Born in the USA" live. I didn't even like that song but with the MSG audience and all that power on stage, it was absolutely phenomenal.

Born to Run live is like Streets. It's the defining song. You think you're sick of it, and then you discover it's always one of the greatest live R&R moments.

And it is indeed a perfect record.

The River is not that great. I liked it at the time but...not so much now.

 

[corianderstem]

The Seattle bootleg finally finished downloading. I haven't given it a proper listen yet, but the snippet I heard after converting?

 

[LarryMullen's POPAngel]

I'm such a n00b!

You know what made me laugh last night? All the uber-Bruceness counting before so many songs "ONE! TWO! THREE! FOUR!"

It totally reminded me of Ben Stiller's thing from his old TV show. "Legends of Springsteen"

Love it. I don't think it would have been much of a Bruce show without it.

I loved it when those came on. Even now when I listen to Bruce I do the "ONE! TWO! THREE! FOUR!" to myself, heh.

 

[phanan]

The River is not that great. I liked it at the time but...not so much now.

I like The River, but then I hear some of the stuff he left off of it, and realize it could be even better than it is.

 

[U2democrat]

I loved it when those came on. Even now when I listen to Bruce I do the "ONE! TWO! THREE! FOUR!" to myself, heh.

I'm glad I'm not the only one

 

[clifedge]

On TM, I just snagged a great lower seat for Bruce in Charlotte. Looks like my first two Boss shows will be on the same weekend!

 

[FitzChivalry]

I haven't been coming in here much b/c I don't want spoilers for my first Bruce concert ever!!!!

However, I was wondering about an opening act? Is there one? If so, who? What time does Bruce come on?

Thank you!

 

[dazzledbylight]

FC............

you. ARE. going. to. have. SSsssooooooo MUCH FUN!

 

[corianderstem]

Nope, no opening act.

I just got a copy of the deluxe version of the Seeger Sessions CD, with the DVD. I can't stop listening (and dancing a fine jig) to American Land.

And I just discovered the bootleg download links on Backstreets. Hellooooo, new obsession!

 

[cobl04]

What would be The Boss' best albums after Born to Run and Born in the USA? Many more worth getting?

 

[clifedge]

What would be The Boss' best albums after Born to Run and Born in the USA? Many more worth getting?

I would get The Wild, The Innocent and the E Street Shuffle and Nebraska to round out your collection. If you're going to a show on this tour I would get Magic too.

 

[corianderstem]

Darkness On the Edge of Town

 

[phanan]

If you liked Born To Run, Darkness is a good choice.

If you liked Born In The USA, Tunnel Of Love is a good choice.

The Rising and Magic are excellent to check out for his recent material.

Nebraska is an incredible solo acoustic album.

 

[martha]

Darkness On the Edge of Town

 

[martha]

Fitz, you're going Tuesday night, right?

 

[joyfulgirl]

Darkness On the Edge of Town

 

[corianderstem]

What's the consensus here on the Seeger Sessions record? Me, I just think it's the best damned thing since sliced bread. I love that folksy Americana stuff.

 

[phanan]

Both the album and the tour kind of got a lukewarm reception here in the U.S., while it seemed to be more popular in Europe, ironically enough.

A lot of regulars who always see him with the E Street Band didn't bother catching him on that tour, and let me tell you, they missed out. It was one of the best shows I've seen, easily on par with the recent E Street shows.

I think the album is fantastic. It's loose, it's spontaneous, it's fun. You can tell they all sat around the Springsteen farm/ranch, whatever the hell you wanna call it, and had a blast making it.

 

[corianderstem]

It's loose, it's spontaneous, it's fun. You can tell they all sat around the Springsteen farm/ranch, whatever the hell you wanna call it, and had a blast making it.

Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes.

Yes.

 

[joyfulgirl]

I think the album is fantastic. It's loose, it's spontaneous, it's fun. You can tell they all sat around the Springsteen farm/ranch, whatever the hell you wanna call it, and had a blast making it.

With musicians like that, it's a joy to hear them do just about anything, especially when they're loving it.

 

[lazarus]

What would be The Boss' best albums after Born to Run and Born in the USA? Many more worth getting?

Born in the USA is overrated and at times very dated.

The River FTW.