Colin Mac Posted October 28, 2007 Report Share Posted October 28, 2007 I would say I'm a casual fan, have the Greatest Hits and a couple of others. Just downloaded a Steve Earle bootleg with Bruce as a special guest the other day.Funnily enough I would say Born in the USA is my least favourite "Boss" track, the synth sounds really crappy.Anybody heard his original version of Pink Cadillac? It's good!I heard a song I've never heard before yesterday and it mentioned cadillacs a few times. It was unmistakably the boss and I loved it from the very first chords. I used to dislike Born In The USA but once I understood that the lyrics were anti-usa suddenly I could hear it in a new light. It rocks, as does many of his other songs. Springsteen claims Born To Run was his attempt at writing the best rock and roll song ever. I must say, he comes mighty close. Superb! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest idol_wild Posted November 28, 2007 Report Share Posted November 28, 2007 The new album is fucking brilliant. Bought it for my father yesterday and we gave it a spin. I loved it.I feel a Springsteen renaissance coming into my life... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humey Whilem Posted November 28, 2007 Report Share Posted November 28, 2007 On a related note: Any takers on Southside Johnny and the Ashbury Dukes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirkt Posted November 28, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2007 On a related note: Any takers on Southside Johnny and the Ashbury Dukes?I missed them by a week when I was in New Jersey Then Springsteen himself played 3 weeks after I left...pah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TR!ΔNGL€ T€€TH Posted November 29, 2007 Report Share Posted November 29, 2007 My father gave me a bunch of his old Bruce LP's and I fired on live 1975-1985 last night. It's a 5 LP set, but it is pretty good stuff. You can't beat a bit of the Boss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delboy Posted November 29, 2007 Report Share Posted November 29, 2007 i just got a copy of the new album 'magic' and its bruce-tastic!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Steven Dedalus Posted November 29, 2007 Report Share Posted November 29, 2007 Would it be a bad time to mention that I think he's rubbish?Seeing that the thread title is "Bruce Springsteen Appreciation Thread", probably.Ok, "Nebraska" has it's moments.But that new one about 'Girls in their summer dresses' is just downright creepy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest idol_wild Posted November 29, 2007 Report Share Posted November 29, 2007 Would it be a bad time to mention that I think he's rubbish?Seeing that the thread title is "Bruce Springsteen Appreciation Thread", probably.Ok, "Nebraska" has it's moments.But that new one about 'Girls in their summer dresses' is just downright creepy.Girls wearing summer dresses are better than you.Bruce Springsteen is better than you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Steven Dedalus Posted November 29, 2007 Report Share Posted November 29, 2007 Girls wearing summer dresses are better than you.Bruce Springsteen is better than you.Well, I don't know if he's better, but he's certainly older. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest idol_wild Posted November 29, 2007 Report Share Posted November 29, 2007 Well, I don't know if he's better, but he's certainly older.Yet, strangely, you look considerably older than him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Steven Dedalus Posted November 29, 2007 Report Share Posted November 29, 2007 You haven't seen me lately.Apparently I've lost about ten years and look like a child again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest idol_wild Posted November 29, 2007 Report Share Posted November 29, 2007 You haven't seen me lately.Apparently I've lost about ten years and look like a child again.Whoever told you that is a fibber. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Mulhern Posted December 11, 2007 Report Share Posted December 11, 2007 Excellent 18 min interview from the current tour (have to thank Chris T-T who found it a bulletined the link)TV 2 Goaften - Bruce Springsteen interview Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie Posted December 11, 2007 Report Share Posted December 11, 2007 the awful Dancing in the Dark. eh! Ok the video is awful, and it may have affected how most people perceive the Boss, but surely that song is at least in part redeemed by the line (and delivery of it) - "I check myself out in the mirror, I wanna change my clothes my hair my face" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaki Posted December 11, 2007 Report Share Posted December 11, 2007 Well, it's 1 week until I fly to London for the gig and I haven't received my tickets or a reply to my concerned e-mails. The Ebay seller has a heap of negative feedback recently pertaining to "no tickets, no communication, avoid" and they have 367 of mine Of course when I bought them all their feedback was positive. If they don't arrive I suppose I may be able to pursue my money back but my flights are non refundable and I can't afford to try to get a ticket from a tout outside the gig. Not so Magic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blingking Posted December 11, 2007 Report Share Posted December 11, 2007 Darkness on the edge of town is truly moving. Badlands, Racing in the Street etc etc. I worked with a couple of guys that were 'big' Bruce fans. I started on about DOTEOT and they were like 'what?'. They had no idea at all...oh well!While I'm at it, I used to get pissed off about folk thought that Losing my religion was by a new band called REM. Never mind, I suppose we've all done it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deecie Posted December 12, 2007 Report Share Posted December 12, 2007 Well, it's 1 week until I fly to London for the gig and I haven't received my tickets or a reply to my concerned e-mails. The Ebay seller has a heap of negative feedback recently pertaining to "no tickets, no communication, avoid" and they have 367 of mine Of course when I bought them all their feedback was positive. If they don't arrive I suppose I may be able to pursue my money back but my flights are non refundable and I can't afford to try to get a ticket from a tout outside the gig. Not so Magic. Doesn't sound good.I'm getting the Megabus there, bargain 1!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaki Posted December 12, 2007 Report Share Posted December 12, 2007 Doesn't sound good.I'm getting the Megabus there, bargain 1!!I'll be shuffling some money about from my savings account I think. Seems I'll be able to claim the money, or some of it, back through Paypal. Cunts though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigsby Posted December 13, 2007 Report Share Posted December 13, 2007 I'll be shuffling some money about from my savings account I think. Seems I'll be able to claim the money, or some of it, back through Paypal. Cunts though.Good luck with that, can you tell us about the process and how you get on? I've heard some real horror stories about ebay and paypal before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaki Posted December 20, 2007 Report Share Posted December 20, 2007 Good luck with that, can you tell us about the process and how you get on? I've heard some real horror stories about ebay and paypal before.Have raised a dispute so will let you know. Here's hoping. Nevertheless, I managed to get a ticket in London (a further 175!) and was about 30 yards from the stage, just behind the pit. Yesterday went a something like this:Traipsing round London aimlessly on my own. 3 hoursPissing about at the O2 Arena trying to get a ticket. 3 hours. Finally getting a guy selling a ticket's number off the internet and going to meet him at London Bridge. 30 minutes. Queueing in the freezing cold. 2 hours 15 minutes. Standing waiting for the band to start. 1 hour 15 minutes. Then this for 2 and a half beautiful hours: Radio NowhereNo SurrenderNightLonesome DayGypsy BikerMagicReason to Believe (exceptional full band version)Because the Night (Nils Lofgren becomes my new guitar hero)She's the OneLivin' in the FutureThe Promised LandWaitin' on a Sunny DayWorking on the HighwayRacing in the StreetDevil's ArcadeThe RisingLast to DieLong Walk HomeBadlands (I feel closer to God than ever before, a truly uplifting experience)* * *Girls in Their Summer ClothesJungleland (my eyes get a little moist)Born to Run (I can't believe I'm actually here) Dancing in the DarkAmerican LandSanta Claus is Comin' to Town (it was always going to happen I suppose!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Mulhern Posted December 20, 2007 Report Share Posted December 20, 2007 well done shaki, dedication!looks a good set, Racing in the street too, and that version of Reason to Believe is awesome! quick youtube search and YouTube - Bruce Springsteen at the O2 - Born To Runwith Clarence missing the start of the sax solo!!?!??!?!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TR!ΔNGL€ T€€TH Posted May 29, 2008 Report Share Posted May 29, 2008 Afte4 witnessing an amazing gig last night, I think that Bruce Springsteen could be the greatest performer I've ever seen. The set-list:No SurrenderRadio NowhereNightLonesome DayThe Promised LandMagicTrappedAdam Raised A CainDarlington CountyIt's Hard To Be A Saint In The CityBecause The NightShe's The OneLivin' In The FutureMary's PlaceI'll Work For Your LoveDevil's ArcadeThe RisingLast To Die Long Walk Home BadlandsGrowin' UpTenth Avenue Freeze-OutBorn To Run (an amazing sight/sound of all of Old Trafford singing the outro, Woooah oooh ahh oooh!!)Rosalita Dancing In The DarkAmerican Land Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Free Korps Posted May 29, 2008 Report Share Posted May 29, 2008 saw him at old trafford cricket ground a few years ago.awesome.and also at Earls Court many years ago!... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaki Posted May 29, 2008 Report Share Posted May 29, 2008 Afte4 witnessing an amazing gig last night, I think that Bruce Springsteen could be the greatest performer I've ever seen. The set-list:No SurrenderRadio NowhereNightLonesome DayThe Promised LandMagicTrappedAdam Raised A CainDarlington CountyIt's Hard To Be A Saint In The CityBecause The NightShe's The OneLivin' In The FutureMary's PlaceI'll Work For Your LoveDevil's ArcadeThe RisingLast To Die Long Walk Home BadlandsGrowin' UpTenth Avenue Freeze-OutBorn To Run (an amazing sight/sound of all of Old Trafford singing the outro, Woooah oooh ahh oooh!!)Rosalita Dancing In The DarkAmerican LandOn a freebee too ya swine! Fit's Trapped?! damn, wish he'd played Adam Raised a Cain in Dec. Welcome to the club Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest idol_wild Posted June 1, 2008 Report Share Posted June 1, 2008 No Surrender One of the best pop songs I have ever heard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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