Has a guitar solo ever captured the emotion of a song more viscerally and put you right into the head and heart of the narrator? A buzzsaw that just eviscerates it's audience - damn, Bruce. Damn.
Sting may have written this, but Bruce owns it, lock, stock, and barrel. Bruce’s version is a lot more gritty than Sting’s. The desperation, self-loathing, remorse, and resignation in Bruce’s voice cuts to the bone.
Listened to 3 versions now after discovering this song. By Sting, Bruce Springsteen and Johnny Cash. All artists that I like. Ironically, although he wrote it, Stings version isn't as good as the other 2, but Johnny Cash's is the best of the 3 in my opinion.
I only ever knew this as a Johnny Cash song, and I assumed it was written by some dusty old balladeer from west of the Pecos. Then I stumble across this version by Bruce and I find out that it was actually written by a man from Nothumberland. Having listened to all three versions, Sting, Johnny and Bruce, I would say that Sting's is great, Johnny's is superb and Bruce's is a masterpiece. The song is made for Bruce, and I know some people don't like the guitar solo but I love it.
That guitar solo IS the unspoken part of the anguish the lead role feels throughout the entire song.... there's pain, anguish, rage for a deed that should not have taken place.... I have heard this version of Bruce many times, and every time he does it it adds a different layer of pain to it. One exuberant artist and story teller. Hat off to him... I am enthralled by the way he performs this song. Totally agree with you, it is a masterpiece!
I don't care how many notes per second anybody can play, nobody's guitar playing excites me and moves me like Bruce's. Looking at the musicians' faces here I don't think it's just me.
The silences before the chorus - which I don't believe are in Sting's original - are heartbreaking. They only go on for a measure or so, but it seems Bruce could hold them as long as he wanted. His version of this character makes me weep.
I think he gets overlooked because when he is with the ESB, Nils and Stevie are the ones who really get to show their talent. Relieves him and frees him up to be all over the place on stage, in the crowd, goofing, dancing, etc... He does seem to really enjoy the times when he has a chance to show his skills.
True. He’s said that he knew that he was a good guitarist, but not great. He also said he wasn’t the best singer, so he knew his songwriting will be the thing that distinguishes him from most. I would say that what he didn’t say, and that his front man stage presence, passion, charm, and ability to bring a sense of communal experience with his audience is second to none!
Phenomenal performance by an artist that just keeps doing it. Unbelievable solo; no one tells a story like only Bruce can with his guitar. You just keep them coming…..surprises! Such a gifted artist. No one else even comes close in my book! What a performance and you really get to it to tell the story like no one else can!🌟
Amazing performance. The awe of the band members was special. Even more special to have an original E Streeter, David Sancious on keyboard to make it even more sweeter.
I could hear this one over and over... Bruce is just great! What I also love very much is that there's David Sancious at the Piano. He has worked with Sting for years, but he is also one of the original members of the E Street Band! They actually got the name because of the street where David (beeing only 16 at the time) lived with his mother. They recorded the first two albums together. David and drummer Ernest Carter left the band in 1975 for the opportunity of a solo carreer - after recording Born to run☺.
I love that when Bruce plays his guitar, you can hear it! :) Even before he breaks out here, (and after), you can hear what he's playing. Lot's of singers hold a guitar as a prop. Not the Boss!!!!
*LYRICS-LYRICS-LYRICS* *Early one morning With time to kill I borrowed Jebb's rifle And sat on the hill I saw a lone rider Crossing the plain I drew a bead on him To practise my aim My brother's rifle Went off in my hand A shot rang out Across the land The horse, he kept running The rider was dead I hung my head I hung my head I set off running To wake from the dream My brother's rifle Went into the stream I kept on running Into the salt lands That's where they found me My head in my hands The sheriff he asked me "Why had I run?" And then it came to me Just what I had done And all for no reason Just one piece of lead I hung my head I hung my head I hung me head I hung my head Here in the court house The whole town was there I see the judge High up in his chair "Explain to the courtroom What went through your mind. And we'll ask the jury What verdict they find." I felt the power Of death over life I orphaned his children I widowed his wife I ask no forgiveness I wish I was dead I hung my head I hung my head I hung my head I hung my head *Early one morning With time to kill I see the gallows Upon a hill And out in the distance A trick of the brain I see a lone rider Crossing the plain* *And he'd come to fetch me To see what they'd done And we'd ride together To Kingdom come I ask for no mercy For soon I'd be dead I hung my head I hung my head* *I hung my head I hung my head I hung my head I hung my head*
+MartinBlanford this and "One Headlight" by the Wallflowers are two songs by other artists that may as well been written by him, they're completely in his wheelhouse
Bellissima la canzone diSting cantata da Bruce Springsteen!Emozioni allo stato puro, d'altronde con una voce particolare come quella dell "Boss "no non si può assolutamente sbagliare...è fantastico 💖
Kako kralju da te čovek ne voli kad si pravi bog. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋
Infuckingcredible. I've seen Bruce a lot of times and you really capture him and that is spectacular camera work. I thought that was Nils on the solo at first haha. Thank you.
Does anyone else interpret the long build up at the end as the man waiting in the noose before they finally drop him? The buildup is him becoming more and more scared before the bottom finally falls out below his feet. Jesus, I can't listen to the last verse without my hair standing up. It's so fucking powerful.
That's interesting because I interpret the buildup as the man wanting it to be over, not fear but frustration at it taking so long. But yeah your right no matter how interpret, it is powerful.
Saldré adelante Dios me ayudara y lo lograré. Volveré a tu recital genio. Como cuando fui a River. Estuve frente a ti en todo tu show. Saldré adelante he iré a verte a USA. Con mi corazón lleno de felicidad. Gracias Bruce por darme paz hoy en mi infierno....
Art is a light in the darkness. Bruce art is always shining and in my opinion the choice of this Johnny Cash is brilliant and up to date. The more Weapons are easy to be "borrowed" by anyone and the higher is the risk for a " solitary horse rider in the plain". Music can't save te world but sure helps people to better understand its problems.
Dr Yellow blues band etc. What do you mean "the choice of this Johnny Cash..."??? Although Johnny Cash sang a cover version, the song was written by Sting. For that reason, it was perfectly appropriate for Bruce to sing this song at this gig - Sting's 60th birthday bash.
I think this is so sexy, The Sweet Soul Music from Basel '88 and I'm a Coward from East Berlin '88 are overtly sexy and I love them but I'm a grown-up now and this Bruce knocks me for a loop!
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Has a guitar solo ever captured the emotion of a song more viscerally and put you right into the head and heart of the narrator? A buzzsaw that just eviscerates it's audience - damn, Bruce. Damn.
There will only be one Bruce Springsteen. I truly thank God for being born in this era.
I am not a Bruce Springsteen fan but this is truly an epic version, superbly played and of deep emotional quality
Sting may have written this, but Bruce owns it, lock, stock, and barrel. Bruce’s version is a lot more gritty than Sting’s. The desperation, self-loathing, remorse, and resignation in Bruce’s voice cuts to the bone.
Listened to 3 versions now after discovering this song. By Sting, Bruce Springsteen and Johnny Cash. All artists that I like. Ironically, although he wrote it, Stings version isn't as good as the other 2, but Johnny Cash's is the best of the 3 in my opinion.
Jonny cash also owns it
cadeau du boss ,the boss the only boss - gift from the boss, the boss ... the only boss!
The smile on the drummer's face at the end. Says it all.
yes! he knows - that was GREAT.
That’s Vinnie…he’s everywhere!
I only ever knew this as a Johnny Cash song, and I assumed it was written by some dusty old balladeer from west of the Pecos. Then I stumble across this version by Bruce and I find out that it was actually written by a man from Nothumberland. Having listened to all three versions, Sting, Johnny and Bruce, I would say that Sting's is great, Johnny's is superb and Bruce's is a masterpiece. The song is made for Bruce, and I know some people don't like the guitar solo but I love it.
That guitar solo IS the unspoken part of the anguish the lead role feels throughout the entire song.... there's pain, anguish, rage for a deed that should not have taken place.... I have heard this version of Bruce many times, and every time he does it it adds a different layer of pain to it. One exuberant artist and story teller. Hat off to him... I am enthralled by the way he performs this song. Totally agree with you, it is a masterpiece!
Es un hombre del pais.
Anybody who doesn't like the solo doesn't understand rock and roll.
MM. Yep! Nailed it.
Yes, you are absolutely Right 👍
Damn damn damn that is awesome. Bruce’s guitar 🔥🔥🔥
I love how Bruce seems to be fighting with the guitar. Sublime playing.
I don't care how many notes per second anybody can play, nobody's guitar playing excites me and moves me like Bruce's. Looking at the musicians' faces here I don't think it's just me.
Exactly my thoughts!
Agreed. Always reminds me of Neil Young's guitar solos.
ezrabiggins90 just plays more emotionaly than anybody
ezrabiggins90 +1 still my favorite Bruce video. though there are other greats. This one has all the emotion and sexy I see and hear at his concerts.
Dude, same. SAME.
The silences before the chorus - which I don't believe are in Sting's original - are heartbreaking. They only go on for a measure or so, but it seems Bruce could hold them as long as he wanted. His version of this character makes me weep.
cadeau du boss ,the boss the only boss - gift from the boss, the boss ... the only boss!
I think he gets overlooked because when he is with the ESB, Nils and Stevie are the ones who really get to show their talent. Relieves him and frees him up to be all over the place on stage, in the crowd, goofing, dancing, etc... He does seem to really enjoy the times when he has a chance to show his skills.
True. He’s said that he knew that he was a good guitarist, but not great. He also said he wasn’t the best singer, so he knew his songwriting will be the thing that distinguishes him from most. I would say that what he didn’t say, and that his front man stage presence, passion, charm, and ability to bring a sense of communal experience with his audience is second to none!
You could practically feel the lump in Springsteen throat and the plea in his guitar, awesome.
Sting's thoughtful , introspective lyrics + Bruce's brooding intense interpretation= music jackpot.
birdmantd Johnny Cash wrote this song, not Sting.
+Bill Gibbs Yup, Sting wrote it.. I found that hard to believe at first too..
Bill Gibbs Wrong. It WAS written by Sting. Check your facts...
I love the ironic repetition of the phrase "early one morning with time to kill."
Best live performer ever....kudos to the band that was perfection.
Masterpiece
FUCKING WOW!!! Its why he is the best. What an amazing version. I still have chills. Thank u Boss.
From a 59 yr old Australian so so happy l got to live the same time as you Bruce
Love this mans voice and the way he interprets a song. So much emotion. He really is the Boss!
cadeau du boss ,the boss the only boss - gift from the boss, the boss ... the only boss!
Undoubtedly the best rock singer alive. Happy birthday, Boss.
Simply the best !
First record i bought was " born in the USA.. He will always be my rocknroll hero.. "Bruce, you are the best and thank you for all the songs
My Man Bruce just kills this song ! Masterful Solos Blows this Band Away!!! Long Live BRUCE!!!
Spectacular
The best. Can listen to it 5x a day. Lyrics, intensity, pace...magical
Phenomenal performance by an artist that just keeps doing it. Unbelievable solo; no one tells a story like only Bruce can with his guitar. You just keep them coming…..surprises! Such a gifted artist. No one else even comes close in my book! What a performance and you really get to it to tell the story like no one else can!🌟
he is so underated as a guitar player, very original
Amazing performance. The awe of the band members was special. Even more special to have an original E Streeter, David Sancious on keyboard to make it even more sweeter.
David Sancious is on keyboard? Wow, this is special!
❤️Fantastic! Powerful! I love your voice, your energy, your passion! Thank you!❤️
Effing goosebumps.
the guy still sounds good with his guitar....simply magic..thanks bruce
Hung my Head,Sting,Cash,and Springstein..each recorded..all 3 Awesome,Perfection
Yes, but the point is that Sting wrote it...
also performed by Bruce during Sting's Kennedy Center honors. It was the first time I heard and it really knocked me out.
Springsteen is a force of nature!
Great band and the drummer is super great your perfect
Сто разів слухав і слухаю 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
power full , love how all in band smile at end , they knew it was great ! legend
fantastic…and the guitar…superb art misery
I could hear this one over and over... Bruce is just great!
What I also love very much is that there's David Sancious at the Piano. He has worked with Sting for years, but he is also one of the original members of the E Street Band! They actually got the name because of the street where David (beeing only 16 at the time) lived with his mother. They recorded the first two albums together. David and drummer Ernest Carter left the band in 1975 for the opportunity of a solo carreer - after recording Born to run☺.
Good pick up. I hadn’t noticed
But then E Street got Roy Bitton.
The Prof... What a replacement! (Who also shone on Bat ot of Hell)
Wonderful days..
And Dominic Miller, who is Sting's guitarist
Brilliant delivery best I have heard sing this song by a long way
I think this could be my new fav Bruce song
He is like a old whiskey- every year better..... please give us a lot of more years witz THE BOSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I love that when Bruce plays his guitar, you can hear it! :) Even before he breaks out here, (and after), you can hear what he's playing. Lot's of singers hold a guitar as a prop. Not the Boss!!!!
Best version of Sting's song...........about growing up watching Western's on TV.......my childhood!
What a great version of this song! The Boss........
*LYRICS-LYRICS-LYRICS*
*Early one morning
With time to kill
I borrowed Jebb's rifle
And sat on the hill
I saw a lone rider
Crossing the plain
I drew a bead on him
To practise my aim
My brother's rifle
Went off in my hand
A shot rang out
Across the land
The horse, he kept running
The rider was dead
I hung my head
I hung my head
I set off running
To wake from the dream
My brother's rifle
Went into the stream
I kept on running
Into the salt lands
That's where they found me
My head in my hands
The sheriff he asked me
"Why had I run?"
And then it came to me
Just what I had done
And all for no reason
Just one piece of lead
I hung my head
I hung my head
I hung me head
I hung my head
Here in the court house
The whole town was there
I see the judge
High up in his chair
"Explain to the courtroom
What went through your mind.
And we'll ask the jury
What verdict they find."
I felt the power
Of death over life
I orphaned his children
I widowed his wife
I ask no forgiveness
I wish I was dead
I hung my head
I hung my head
I hung my head
I hung my head
*Early one morning
With time to kill
I see the gallows
Upon a hill
And out in the distance
A trick of the brain
I see a lone rider
Crossing the plain*
*And he'd come to fetch me
To see what they'd done
And we'd ride together
To Kingdom come
I ask for no mercy
For soon I'd be dead
I hung my head
I hung my head*
*I hung my head
I hung my head
I hung my head
I hung my head*
👍💓
G. O. A. T.
Simply the bestest ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Rarely is a cover better than an original. This is one of those rare cases.
+MartinBlanford this and "One Headlight" by the Wallflowers are two songs by other artists that may as well been written by him, they're completely in his wheelhouse
Definitely not
The fact you choose this over cash is depressing don’t get me wrong he did a fantastic job but like come on it’s cash
Absolutely incredible!!
Sublime chanson merci Bruce
Happy birthday to you 70 years like me
Many kisses
The best
Wow. How did I miss this? Wonderful! Like a boss. Thanks for shring, it made my day.
Bellissima la canzone diSting cantata da Bruce Springsteen!Emozioni allo stato puro, d'altronde con una voce particolare come quella dell "Boss "no non si può assolutamente sbagliare...è fantastico 💖
RELEASE IT !!!!! they must release this a fantastic song and just a stunning sound
SO TRUE .. How do I download this and listen to it over and over and over?
no one but Springsteen could do this ,,,,not even close
thanks Bruce comfort always...........
What a gift to the world Bruce is!!!
THE BOSS BY FAR GO BOY!
Sos lo.mejor Bruce...
Desde Luján bs.as.Argentina
Damn. This is great. Love this and Cash's version equally.
A cover that is better than the original. Bruce is amazing!
This song fits great with Bruuuce! GREAT!!!
Maravilhoso sempre
le boss! le meilleur! mon dieu!!!!
the lyrics are so Springsteen-like...
Great job, Sting :)
Kako kralju da te čovek ne voli kad si pravi bog. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋
My gosh this is incredible.
Flamboyant !
Just spectacular to behold!
Infuckingcredible. I've seen Bruce a lot of times and you really capture him and that is spectacular camera work. I thought that was Nils on the solo at first haha. Thank you.
Once again Bruce shows how it's done!!
Great music!!! Thx.
omg Sting one of the best songwriters of all and TheBoss also what a trip!!!!Still love Sting with horns!!Johnny Case Also was great at this song
Again again again and again....................... what can I say ................. I held up my head to Bruce !!!
I thought I loved Johnny Cash's version. Goooooooooooooo Bruuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuce!!!!!!!!!!!! You are the master.
Excellent version!!
wonderful as usual !!!!!
Molto emozionante Bruce in questo brano!!!😢😕😇😍😍😍😘🎶🎸💎💗💋
The Boss ❤
Very emotional version, especially with the blazing guitar.
Does anyone else interpret the long build up at the end as the man waiting in the noose before they finally drop him? The buildup is him becoming more and more scared before the bottom finally falls out below his feet. Jesus, I can't listen to the last verse without my hair standing up. It's so fucking powerful.
That's interesting because I interpret the buildup as the man wanting it to be over, not fear but frustration at it taking so long. But yeah your right no matter how interpret, it is powerful.
Majestuoso. Superior....
WOW! Speechless!
Saldré adelante Dios me ayudara y lo lograré. Volveré a tu recital genio. Como cuando fui a River. Estuve frente a ti en todo tu show. Saldré adelante he iré a verte a USA. Con mi corazón lleno de felicidad. Gracias Bruce por darme paz hoy en mi infierno....
Canta muito bem 👏
thanks for posting this, i've never seen it before
Amazing.
The Boss Rules!!!!
Jim Mezick Broooce!!!
Original from Sting, covered by Cash and now Springsteen. Unbelievable. Bruce made it his own again.
Brus pesma je prelepa. Volim te kralju.
Grandioso!
Worthy of the Boss; very cool.
Love this.
Wow!
I love this man !
The best EVER!!!!
Love this version just because of the guitar!!
+Jay Mitchell absolutely wicked guitar on this. You can see the passion and intensity in his face and body language as he's ripping it up.
+Ryan McAlvey totally agree. Bruce is a truly underrated guitarist in my opinion
Art is a light in the darkness. Bruce art is always shining and in my opinion the choice of this Johnny Cash is brilliant and up to date. The more Weapons are easy to be "borrowed" by anyone and the higher is the risk for a " solitary horse rider in the plain". Music can't save te world but sure helps people to better understand its problems.
Dr Yellow blues band etc. What do you mean "the choice of this Johnny Cash..."??? Although Johnny Cash sang a cover version, the song was written by Sting. For that reason, it was perfectly appropriate for Bruce to sing this song at this gig - Sting's 60th birthday bash.
Dr Yellow blues band in the machinery of night. This song isn’t political, it’s just a story
Bruuuuce the boss
Awesomeness
I think this is so sexy, The Sweet Soul Music from Basel '88 and I'm a Coward from East Berlin '88 are overtly sexy and I love them but I'm a grown-up now and this Bruce knocks me for a loop!
what a guitar solo ,what emotion ,can sting ever sing this song again? its hard to follow the boss
Boss you are one of a kind
Incredible.