Born to Run is, arguably, the definitive Springsteen record. As a Central New Jersey kid from the 70s and 80s, The Boss will always be a towering musical figure in my life!
Wanted to come here and say the same thing. If Dianne wants to get the most accurate impression of Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, Born to Run is the video to watch. The sheer energy from the band, their joy, and the festival sized crowds all add to the song’s essence. Also, Bruce is definitively not a “POP” performer and I say that proudly. The lyrics to too many songs like Atlantic City, the River and the Streets of Philadelphia give him a lifetime exemption. His hit-making peaked in the 1980s, but a Bruce tour will still sell out stadiums in 15 minutes.
Just seen him last Saturday in Hamburg....."only" 2 hours and 50 minutes of pure awesomeness. Unfortunately I couldn't shake the feeling this is kind of a farewell tour, maybe not for him as a solo artist, but I wonder if there will be another E Street Band tour after this.
I saw him years ago and his energy is amazing. I was exhausted and was only 31! He and I are the same age. And I know he’s still going strong for hours. Love Springsteen.
Bruce Springsteen is one of those guys that you can play his music in a jukebox in an American bar and you can never go wrong with whatever song you choose.
@@andygossard4293Springsteen is huge in Ireland. Last week he played 3 concerts in Dublin. Sold out in minutes. A few years ago he played 5 concerts around the country without even playing the capital, Dublin. All sold out immediately.
Wrong. Don't ever play STREETS OF PHILADELPHIA in a juke box. I did that went to the bathroom to wash my hands and came back and the employees changed it to some Britney spears song.
Time and Newsweek the same week.. and I saw him that first show after the issue came out ...like two days after they came out...and there was a crapload of media and news cameras and we were all confused and he was confused by it all
@Blueboy Nice! I was a bit too 10 years old to go see him in 1975. I got turned on to him by a friend whose older brother was a huge fan. I remember when songs from The River were playing on the radio.
@@my4mainecoons338 I didn't know who he was at the time - I only went because the guy at the record store couldn't go so he sold me his tickets after playing me one of his songs..I didn't expect too much and was shocked at all the media
I saw him in March of 2023. It was sold out at a big venue & his fans frequently sang along with him. Several times he would stop singing & he let his fans sing a bit of the song.This was the fourth time I have him in concert. This video came out in 1984 as part of his “Born in the USA” tour. This music video was considered so I iconic that for several years he would pull a woman to dance with him. This was the first step for Courtney Cox in her success career. Springsteen once sold a full concert DVD in London’s Hyde Part. Very enthusiastic audience. Worth noting The “Boss” concerts usually last about 2 hours & 45 minutes without any intermission & he is 73 years old.
He actually released his best albums, "Born to Run", and, "Darkness On The Edge of Town" in 1975, and, 1978, respectively. Another contribution to music from the great state of New Jersey!
@@boki1693 Correct. There is a strain in all rock that favours the obscure but for Bruce it was Born In The USA that made him global. If you were young (ish) at that time you could not turn on a radio (remember that) without hearing a track from that album. He is enormous live, the voice has fadebd with age but he never quits. Long may he run, to misquote another genius.
Rock On, Irish Girl! Been to see The Boss a few times and the shortest show was 4hrs20min...Epic! If you weren't so crowd averse, I could see you becoming a real groupie! The highlight for me at all his shows was the live "Jungleland" when the sax player, Clarence Clemons, would perform about a 15 minute solo. Music is truly the universal language, capable of evoking every imaginable emotion. So glad you are beginning to gain fluency in this type of communication...you know more than you realize! Happy Wǝᴉɍdnesday! 💚☘😎 Slàinte Mhath
Jersey girl here...60 years old and I am ashamed to admit that I have never seen him in concert before. BUT... I'm FINALLY going too see him later this month in Philadelphia PA SOOO excited, can't wait !!!
As a lifelong resident of New Jersey I, as well as millions of other Jerseyans, are proud of Bruce as well as the many other talented musicians who hail from our great state. That being said, may I recommend a deeper dive into his music including cuts such as "Backstreets", "Thunder Road", "She's the One", and more from his earlier work along with his more popular hits such as "Jungleland", "Born to Run" and "Born in the USA" which, for decades now, he has refused to allow to be used by campaigning politicians and corporate advertisements. I am brand-new to the Comments section as I always watch your excellent content on my streaming service but I promise to give more feedback on your journeys of discovery. Your insatiable curiosity about all things popular is quite refreshing in an internet world filled with those who believe they already know all of the answers without bothering to ask the pertinent questions. Such notions! I have liked and subscribed so I trust that you can find it your heart to not deliver 1 of your infamous curses. Please give Chewie an extra treat for his wonderful contributions to your channel. Much respect and admiration.😊
I, and others, have described Bruce Springsteen as a "blue collar poet." His lyrics are deeply meaningful if you reflect on them properly. Two of his masterworks are: "Born to Run" and "Jungleland", the live versions featuring the master saxophonist Clarence Clemens are soul shaking!!! 😃😊😇
Great reaction, Springsteen is still releasing music and touring, I saw him in February, he never disappoints. Another artist that plays American heartland rock is John Mellencamp you might like his song Little Pink Houses
That sax player, Clarence Clemons, was a member of the E Street Band for many years. He unfortunately passed away in 2011, so his nephew, Jake, has taken his place at many of Bruce's shows since then.
Dancin' in the Dark is the most "pop" song Bruce ever did, and he did it well. The "Blue Collar Poet" moniker is what fits him best. Once, I was sitting at a neighborhood bar in Lake Oswego, Oregon, when someone sat on the barstool next to me, ordered a drink and asked the bartender about the band playing that night. It was a well-known local band that did two nights a week at this place. The guy then asked if he thought the band would let him sit in for a little. "I'm visiting my in-laws up the road, and I just wanted to get out for a bit." I turned my head and saw that it was BRUCE DAMN SPRINGSTEEN! THE BOSS! The bartender kept his cool, and said that he couldn't speak for the band, but he called Curtis, the front-man over to introduce himself. The Boss played for nearly three hours with this local band filling on a Thursday night. It was epically cool!
Happy Wednesday Diane! This was a great choice to listen and react to as far as music is concerned. Bruce Springsteen is an amazing artist with quite the resume of hits under his belt. A song of his called "Hungry Heart" is one of my personal favorites. Glad to see that you had enjoyed this particular song! Definitely need to do more reactions like this one! Have a great rest of your week Diane! Rock on! 😎👍👋
I was AT that concert! Saratoga Performing Arts Center. His first outdoor concert. We had no idea Courtney Cox was an actress - we just thought she was a lucky girl picked out of the crowd. Great concert! PS. It was raining earlier pre-show and it was general admission so Bruce came out for sound checks and sang, “Who’ll Stop The Rain” on his acoustic.
It's fun to watch Diane find "new" music fron 40 years ago. HAHAHA Chewie would like more snacks please because all the dancing made him hungry. Everyone have a wonderful day 🙂
My brother was one of those that followed Springsteen for years before this video came out, scratching his head why people were just "discovering" him in 1984. But then again, my bro knew little to nothing about acts I followed, like Journey, ABBA, Donna Summer and The Runaways.
Diane- another great video! Bruce Springsteen and the E Street band never disappoints. This was the first concert that I went to (seems like it was just yesterday). I know a couple of people who have gone to 100+ of his concerts (a little to extreme for me). You should definitely check out Prince (Purple Rain is a great video).
0:42 Prince wrote one the top 100 greatest Irish pop songs. Sinead O'Connor covered Nothing Compares 2 U which was written for a Prince side project called The Family. Prince wrote the soundtrack for the 1989 Tim Burton, Batman movie. I would like to recommend the _Prince_ song *Little Red Corvette*
@@DianeJennings you can't really sum up prince in one song bc he was a prolific musical genius and had a lot of different eras, styles, vibes. he wrote hits for other bands/proteges and projects he created as well. his working studio in minnesota is a tourist attraction and they are slowly releasing music he had in a vault that he either never got around to releasing or never really intended to release... enough for probably centuries of albums. even as somewhat of a fan, i don't think i can oversell his impact on music, but there are documentaries for that
the song "1999" is also a good one to check out I happened to be in Minneapolis a few days after Prince died. People had laid a big pile of purple flowers around his star on the 1st Avenue venue. Incidentally, I was there for a Napalm Death show, and someone requested "Little Red Corvette"🤨
Diane this is a very poppy version of a Bruce song and not typical of his music. He is considered the poet laureate of my generation much in the same way Bob Dylan was in the sixties. Bruce definitely has a beautiful use of the English language which was not really represented in this song. Try listening to songs like Thunder Road, Jungle land or his most famous song Born to Run to get a sense of the beauty in his lyrics.💚
Bruce was also famous for his _Born to Run_ (1975) and even his modern album _Western Stars_ (2019) is good, though a different style. Happy Richter Scale Day!
I saw Springsteen in 75-76? at a concert bowl in Toronto at the Gardens. An intimate 8K people or so. He played for 6 hours almost non stop. Clarence Clemons was the saxophonist who has an equal amount of energy as Springsteen. Still one of my Best memorable concert experiences.
Alfonso Ribeiro used Bruce and Courtney's dancing, along with Eddie Murphy's "the white man's dance" to create "The Carlton Dance" on Fresh Prince. He's said it wasn't intended to be funny but was just the way that Carlton would dance.... but wow, what legendary moves he created! Loved seeing him bring it back on Dancing with the Stars. Great song and even greater reaction btw, this is the kind of song that you just can't sit still for.
The song writer wrote it as a literal thing. He was trying to write the song but had no ideas so he just started writing down what he was going though. Pacing, looking in the mirror, turning on the radio, everything. Apparently he even asked his wife for some inspiration. The "This gun's for hire" was his job as a song writer.
@DianeJennings way. He recently gifted a state senator with s8me of his doo rags, bc the senator has cancer and is going through chemo. The guy wore them to sessions on the Hill!
Bruce has had a ton of hits, but my favorite song by him is a lesser known one called "Meeting across the River". It's his voice, a piano, and a cornet and that's it.
The sax isn't random. That's Clarence Clemens (The Big Man), who was with Springsteen from the beginning. His sax solos are legendary!! That's why you have to check out Springsteen's earlier music. The E Street Band (Springsteen's band) were all extremely accomplished musicians, who in addition to playing with Springsteen, al did session work for the biggest names in music throughout the '70's, 80's,, & 90's. Additionally, Bruce Springsteen is one of the GREATEST songwriters in American history. In addition to his own 50-year career as a performing artist, he wrote top-40 hits for Aretha Franklin, Donna Summer, Patty Smith, Manfred Mann, Gary U.S. Bonds, Southside Johnny, and many others.
Must have been the first time I ever consciously listened to this song. I'm very quick to discard stuff as mainstream or hype, maybe I should relax on that about 1,26% so I won't miss things like this. I gotta go back to exploring music again, there was a time when I was known as the guy who knows weird exotic music.Thank you for this little reminder, Diane. Corazón. :)
He does put on very long concerts. I saw him play in Madrid in 1988 and it was a very long show. For a related choice for a later video, I would suggest "Because the Night" by Patti Smith, which was written by Bruce Springsteen (with a few lyrical changes by Smith).
Hi from Vancouver BC. One of your 🇨🇦 fans. In 88-1989 school year My grade 7 teacher was a big fan of Bruce Springsteen aka (The Boss) and set up a stereo system in the classroom and played cool music for us all the time. He was definitely my favorite teacher.
I was thinking that I hadn't heard anything by him, but then I realized that I had heard this song before. Couldn't imagine being pulled up on stage, planned or not. I'd probably freeze from stage fright.
You've never heard Born to Run, Born in the USA even by accident on the radio? The odds of that are mind boggling if you're American unless you're under 35, and even then its hard to believe.
I've seen Bruce in concert a couple of times. Once we had our company loge which was right next to one of his side stages. He came down a couple of times and was only about 5 feet away. And I am 73 years old as well.
Yep, Courtney Cox before she was super-famous. I imagine the fantasy of being selected from the audience by Bruce Springsteen appealed to a lot of girls and young women. Born in the U.S.A. is one of Springsteen's socially-conscious songs, and one of the most misinterpreted by people who don't listen closely to the lyrics. So far you haven't done any repeats of performers in these reaction videos, but if you ever do, that would be a good one. Bruce Springsteen is one of many great musicians and performers to come from New Jersey. Others include Frank Sinatra, Count Basie, Frankie Valli, Sarah Vaughan, Jon Bon Jovi, Donald Fagen (of Steely Dan), Paul Simon, Debbie Harry (of the band Blondie), Patti Smith, Lauryn Hill, Whitney Houston, Queen Latifah, Dionne Warwick, and Kevin Jonas. Of these, I'd most like for you to react to Paul Simon, Blondie, and Steely Dan. Thanks!
This concert is after Springsteen (or as my rabid fan friend would say Bruuuuuuuuce!) made enough money and was popular enough to afford a trainer. When he started out he was relatively skinny, and def not a "heartthrob". But this was one of his most popular songs along with the non-patriotic, but misinterpreted as such, "Born In The USA". Fun fact: there was a push on in New Jersey to name "Born To Run" as the state anthem. It's another song you could react to! 😀
Alfonso Ribeiro, Fresh Prince of Belair, stated that Courtney’s dance in this video was a huge inspiration in the creation of the Carlton Dance in the show.
courtney said in an interview that she didn't know which way to dance up on the stage so she copied bruce's moves. so alfonzo got the ''carlton'' from bruce's dancing.
"Born to Run" and "Jungleland" are among my favorites of his. I saw him twice in concert. He is AMAZING! At one concert, it was well after the Born in the USA album. He introduced his next song as "This is for my old fans..." and the Born in the USA fans all cheered...but then the opening lines of Jungleland started. His Born in the USA fans looked confused. And us really old fans went wild.
Prince, especially live, is the most talented musician you will ever experience. He can be a bit odd at times, but musically Ive never seen anyone better. 40+ years of concerts. The only one I regretted not buying better tickets
I was at the tour-opening show in St. Paul in June 1984 at which this was recorded. He played it twice and the cameramamn was being moved around on stage by the Director Brian De Palma. Bruce apologized before the second time saying "we're making a video up here". Some parts of the final video were shot the previous day and they grabbed people out of a Rush tickt line-up to appaear in the background. I spoke with Courtney 6 minutes after the end and she was still shaking... she was being squired through the crowd by Obie Dziedzic on of Bruce's longtime friends and fans. My friend spoke to Obie and I spoke with Courtney... A magic night for many reasons.
As a vocal coach, you need to join the countless other vocal coaches who have reacted to Haley Reinhart with postmodern jukebox cover of"creep". All the vocal coaches have a Haley-gasm over her. Her cover has 114 million views, 58 weeks top Billboard jazz chart and is critically acclaimed. Haley is a master vocals technician that will blow your mind
Springsteen was a class act, I graduated in 1982, my last name is Springstube, so Bruce might be German, he is hard working artist, my Mom is Scotts Irish, so I also live Simple minds from Belfast. I enjoy your videos. Thanks
Courtney wasn't just pick random out of the audience, she was hired for that. She was already an actress on the TV show"family ties"play Michael j Fox's girlfriend Lauren.
Bruce Springsteen is the Boss! He had so much influence in 90 's musicians. And still right now we have one of the Best Songwriters in human history kind. THE BOSS!
It's so much fun seeing someone from a younger generation discovering the great music from mine! 😊I just turned 63, yet it seems shocking to think that Bruce is 73 now. 🤯 I love that he's still touring. He has such a huge catalog of great songs like Downbound Train, Tougher Than the Rest, No Surrender, Brilliant Disguise, Streets of Philadelphia, Thunder Road, I'm on Fire, Born to Run, and Born in the USA just to name a few. Much love to you and Chewie! ❤
My introduction to Springsteen was in 1975 when my girlfriend gave me the Born to Run album. I'd never heard anything like it before. BTW you mentioned that he's known for long concerts. I saw him during the tour for his album Born in the USA. He was onstage for 3 hours and 50 minutes. Amazing.
I've seen him 4 times but he has fans who have seen him hundreds of times. That video and Courtney Cox dancing with Bruce was done during an actual concert.
One of the most played videos back on MTV. When they only a video music channel then. That song was from Springsteen's most successful, commercial album Born In The USA.
Bruce Springsteen music rocks. I do think this song is a really good love ballad. 80s music is timeless good music. Also Check out his most popular songs Born to Run, Born in the U.S.A., Glory Days, Hungry Heart. Another Recommended artist, Billy Joel, he has lots of good music videos(uptown girl is a good one). Enjoyed you Dancing to the music. Happy Wonderful Weird Rock N Roll Wednesday. Thanks for making Wednesday Joyful. 🎵🎤🎸
I first saw Bruce Springsteen at a little rock bar in Newark, DE called The Stone Balloon in August 1974. Hardly anybody in the small local crowd that was there had ever heard of him. Three months later he was on the cover of Newsweek magazine after he put out the "Born To Run" single. He took off like a rocket after that... 😎
The story is that the record label didn't hear a sure "hit" on the 'Born In The U.S.A.' album, so Bruce knocked this song out in 15 minutes as an additional track. Incredible! But what I find more incredible is: they didn't hear ANY 'hit' potential in 'Glory Days'? or the title track?!?
I saw him ihis past February and he put on a great rock show. He's 73 now and owned the stage like he was 30 years old for almost three hours.. What a great entertainer! He's touring Europe this summer and if you like rock concerts, it'll be a great one to see.
Diane, Frank Sinatra was known as The Chairman of the Board. Elvis Presley was known as The King (really should have been Chuck Berry), so when Bruce exploded onto the music scene (he was on the covers of both Time and Newsweek magazines in 1975 the same week), he became known as The Boss.
Not a lot of women can get away with that short boy haircut but she did. I still remember the Friends episode where Monica wanted the Demi Moore haircut from Ghost and ended up with the Dudley Moore haircut. It was basically this haircut.🤣
My dear friend has been a Springsteen groupie since he first put the band together. This year alone he’s been to half a dozen concert’s and several times for his Broadway shows. The Boss!!!
Hi Diane! He has done some really good stuff over the years. The first I ever heard of his music were by Manfred Man. He was practically unheard of outside of New Jersey until Manfred Mann covered a few of Bruce's songs. He also did a great collaboration "Because the Night" with Pattie Smith. " The River" is probably my favorite album. Keep Chewie sàfe and healthy and happy, have a good night, I love you and goodbye for now!
I saw him sing this song at the Cotton bowl in Dallas. The summer of 1985. He brought up a girl from the crowd and boy she and Bruce really danced well to this song! 💃
I'm glad that you are getting into Music and are exploring different artist. Music can lift a weight off your heart and bring light to your soul. Maybe you can give a listen to Corey Hart's "Sunglasses at Night" or The Eagles "Hotel California".
Bruce us always “on”. If you’ve ever seen the behind the scenes/making of video for We Are The World, every singer is stumbling and figuring out what Quincy Jones wants for their part. Bruce belts it out like it’s the final take every time.
If you want to check out more Bruce Springsteen, start with "Born to Run." "Thunder Road," "The River," "Badlands" and "Out in the Street" -- all good followups, and watching live versions in never a mistake with the Boss.
The video was shot at the St. Paul Civic Center which is now the site of the Xcel Energy Center where the Minnesota Wild play. TMI. I saw his stop on the Born in the USA tour at Alpine Valley Music Theater. He played for three hours and it was one of the greatest performances I've ever seen.
80’s music is ultimately one of the best generations for music. I’d rate the 50’s 60’s and 70;s right there with the 80;s. Real music and very very talented bands.
Greetings from the Great White North!! First time I saw Bruce and the E Street Band was back in 1974 in Detroit. Last time I saw them, was last month, in Detroit!!! It's been a great 50 year plus ride with Bruce and the boys, and I'm hoping for another 50 more! Been to over 40 shows and have tickets for when he's here in Toronto in November.
Bruce Springsteen is an American icon. Probably one of the most famous American rock ‘n’ roll musicians singers there is. his wife is also a member of the E-string band which he’s part of.
I am 54 and subscribed, you are a breath of fresh air😊. I really like Bruce's music, and while I really like this song, my favorite is "Tunnel of Love". Clarence Clemons is a GREAT saxophonist...
Went to see him a few weeks ago 22 songs 3 hour no intermission. He is 73 years old and has the same energy as when he was an opening act the first time I saw him 22 song 3 hiur one set.
He picked Courtney because you weren't born yet Diane! Her dancing on the stage was the source of conversation and trivia questions for years.
Such a great cameo!
He picked her because she was the one cast for the role
Agree with above. You were unavailable at the time of recording so the had to find a substitute.
@@marcusm9507 An inferior substitute
this video was May 9, 1984 was pre-Friends series release on September 22, 1994
Born to Run is, arguably, the definitive Springsteen record. As a Central New Jersey kid from the 70s and 80s, The Boss will always be a towering musical figure in my life!
Born to Run is quintessential Springsteen, that is why he is the Boss!
Wanted to come here and say the same thing. If Dianne wants to get the most accurate impression of Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, Born to Run is the video to watch. The sheer energy from the band, their joy, and the festival sized crowds all add to the song’s essence. Also, Bruce is definitively not a “POP” performer and I say that proudly. The lyrics to too many songs like Atlantic City, the River and the Streets of Philadelphia give him a lifetime exemption. His hit-making peaked in the 1980s, but a Bruce tour will still sell out stadiums in 15 minutes.
Northern New Jersey kid here. Bruuuuuuce
Nebraska, always.
born in the USA
Recently saw Bruce in concert. 3+ hrs of endless energy and he is in his 70's. Amazing.
Same. Saw him in Jersey on April 14th. He's 73 and 3 hour concert. He's amazing
Just seen him last Saturday in Hamburg....."only" 2 hours and 50 minutes of pure awesomeness.
Unfortunately I couldn't shake the feeling this is kind of a farewell tour, maybe not for him as a solo artist, but I wonder if there will be another E Street Band tour after this.
I saw him years ago and his energy is amazing. I was exhausted and was only 31! He and I are the same age. And I know he’s still going strong for hours. Love Springsteen.
he could still get it. I will not apologize.
Classic tune. He’s 73 years old now. 😳 Glad you liked it. Thanks for the blast from the past. ❤️🫵🏻☘️🇮🇪🇺🇸
🎉 glad you enjoyed it!
Yeah, I'm in my 60's myself and I just cannot wrap my head around the fact that this video is 40-some years old! WHAT?!?! NO!!!!! LOL
I’d love to see you see Prince at the superbowl
Bruce Springsteen is one of those guys that you can play his music in a jukebox in an American bar and you can never go wrong with whatever song you choose.
Well... 57 Channels...
Not necessarily outside of New Jersey
@@andygossard4293Springsteen is huge in Ireland. Last week he played 3 concerts in Dublin. Sold out in minutes. A few years ago he played 5 concerts around the country without even playing the capital, Dublin. All sold out immediately.
Wrong. Don't ever play STREETS OF PHILADELPHIA in a juke box. I did that went to the bathroom to wash my hands and came back and the employees changed it to some Britney spears song.
@@alittlebitgone I liked that song.
I saw him live last month. He STILL rocks.
Bruce was the on the cover of Time Magazine in 1975. I saw him live in 1984. His live shows are legendary
Time and Newsweek the same week.. and I saw him that first show after the issue came out ...like two days after they came out...and there was a crapload of media and news cameras and we were all confused and he was confused by it all
@Blueboy Nice! I was a bit too 10 years old to go see him in 1975. I got turned on to him by a friend whose older brother was a huge fan. I remember when songs from The River were playing on the radio.
@@blueboy4244 I saw him in 1975 before the magazine covers. I'd bought 4 tickets and could only find one other person to attend the concert with me.
@@my4mainecoons338 I didn't know who he was at the time - I only went because the guy at the record store couldn't go so he sold me his tickets after playing me one of his songs..I didn't expect too much and was shocked at all the media
I saw him in March of 2023. It was sold out at a big venue & his fans frequently sang along with him. Several times he would stop singing & he let his fans sing a bit of the song.This was the fourth time I have him in concert.
This video came out in 1984 as part of his “Born in the USA” tour. This music video was considered so I iconic that for several years he would pull a woman to dance with him. This was the first step for Courtney Cox in her success career.
Springsteen once sold a full concert DVD in London’s Hyde Part. Very enthusiastic audience. Worth noting The “Boss” concerts usually last about 2 hours & 45 minutes without any intermission & he is 73 years old.
He actually released his best albums, "Born to Run", and, "Darkness On The Edge of Town" in 1975, and, 1978, respectively. Another contribution to music from the great state of New Jersey!
His best albums were Asbury Park and The Wild, The Innocent, and The E Street Shuffle
@@eli10az thank you! While I like the hit singles, I would take Asbury Park over Born to Run any day.
And his biggest album easily was the one this song is from. Born in the USA.
@@boki1693 Correct. There is a strain in all rock that favours the obscure but for Bruce it was Born In The USA that made him global. If you were young (ish) at that time you could not turn on a radio (remember that) without hearing a track from that album. He is enormous live, the voice has fadebd with age but he never quits. Long may he run, to misquote another genius.
Rock On, Irish Girl! Been to see The Boss a few times and the shortest show was 4hrs20min...Epic! If you weren't so crowd averse, I could see you becoming a real groupie! The highlight for me at all his shows was the live "Jungleland" when the sax player, Clarence Clemons, would perform about a 15 minute solo. Music is truly the universal language, capable of evoking every imaginable emotion. So glad you are beginning to gain fluency in this type of communication...you know more than you realize! Happy Wǝᴉɍdnesday! 💚☘😎 Slàinte Mhath
Wow! Sounds good he really goes hard
@@DianeJennings If you're going to check out Prince react to his Super Bowl performance. It was the best S.B. halftime show yet.
Saw him in Birmingham Al no opening act and played over 4 hours Amazing show
Yes Diane. That was Courtney Cox's pretty much introduction to the world.
I never was a huge Sprinsteen fan but he did put on a long, incredible concert when I saw him 43 years ago. Good reaction.
My niece sees him a lot. She said he always does long shows, always stays after for questions and autographs
Jersey girl here...60 years old and I am ashamed to admit that I have never seen him in concert before. BUT... I'm FINALLY going too see him later this month in Philadelphia PA SOOO excited, can't wait !!!
Glad you loved this! Personally, my favorite song from The Boss is called "I'm on fire" I highly recommend it!
The Irish sense of melancholy is strong in this song…
As a lifelong resident of New Jersey I, as well as millions of other Jerseyans, are proud of Bruce as well as the many other talented musicians who hail from our great state. That being said, may I recommend a deeper dive into his music including cuts such as "Backstreets", "Thunder Road", "She's the One", and more from his earlier work along with his more popular hits such as "Jungleland", "Born to Run" and "Born in the USA" which, for decades now, he has refused to allow to be used by campaigning politicians and corporate advertisements. I am brand-new to the Comments section as I always watch your excellent content on my streaming service but I promise to give more feedback on your journeys of discovery. Your insatiable curiosity about all things popular is quite refreshing in an internet world filled with those who believe they already know all of the answers without bothering to ask the pertinent questions. Such notions! I have liked and subscribed so I trust that you can find it your heart to not deliver 1 of your infamous curses. Please give Chewie an extra treat for his wonderful contributions to your channel. Much respect and admiration.😊
I was born in Long Branch. My cousins and I would see him sometimes by surprise at The Stone Pony in Asbury Park, one town over!
I, and others, have described Bruce Springsteen as a "blue collar poet." His lyrics are deeply meaningful if you reflect on them properly. Two of his masterworks are: "Born to Run" and "Jungleland", the live versions featuring the master saxophonist Clarence Clemens are soul shaking!!! 😃😊😇
Great reaction, Springsteen is still releasing music and touring, I saw him in February, he never disappoints. Another artist that plays American heartland rock is John Mellencamp you might like his song Little Pink Houses
Sounds good! I believe he did Barcelona recently?
@@DianeJennings Bruce's best song is actually "Thunder Road".
Barcelona Friday night!!
Mellencamp's best song is probably Check It Out.
@@DianeJennings Today! 2023-04-28
That's how she got discovered. Then before friends, she was cast in an 80s series called Misfits of Science.
Hi Diane! When I die, I want to be buried with my old records. It'll be my vinyl resting place. Happy Wednesday!
😂 this one took me a second
I’d have chosen this song to introduce someone to Springsteen. Very fun & upbeat.
That sax player, Clarence Clemons, was a member of the E Street Band for many years. He unfortunately passed away in 2011, so his nephew, Jake, has taken his place at many of Bruce's shows since then.
2:08 😂Diane’s never seen this video, yet She’s already dancing like Courtney Cox🤣🤣🤣 The spirit of the song is upon you oh YTber!
Dancin' in the Dark is the most "pop" song Bruce ever did, and he did it well. The "Blue Collar Poet" moniker is what fits him best.
Once, I was sitting at a neighborhood bar in Lake Oswego, Oregon, when someone sat on the barstool next to me, ordered a drink and asked the bartender about the band playing that night. It was a well-known local band that did two nights a week at this place. The guy then asked if he thought the band would let him sit in for a little. "I'm visiting my in-laws up the road, and I just wanted to get out for a bit." I turned my head and saw that it was BRUCE DAMN SPRINGSTEEN! THE BOSS!
The bartender kept his cool, and said that he couldn't speak for the band, but he called Curtis, the front-man over to introduce himself. The Boss played for nearly three hours with this local band filling on a Thursday night. It was epically cool!
Happy Wednesday Diane! This was a great choice to listen and react to as far as music is concerned. Bruce Springsteen is an amazing artist with quite the resume of hits under his belt. A song of his called "Hungry Heart" is one of my personal favorites. Glad to see that you had enjoyed this particular song! Definitely need to do more reactions like this one! Have a great rest of your week Diane! Rock on! 😎👍👋
I think I might know that one? Is it in dirty dancing?
@@DianeJennings No it wasn't. You're thinking of "Hungry Eyes" by a singer named Eric Carmen. 😎👍
I was AT that concert! Saratoga Performing Arts Center. His first outdoor concert. We had no idea Courtney Cox was an actress - we just thought she was a lucky girl picked out of the crowd. Great concert! PS. It was raining earlier pre-show and it was general admission so Bruce came out for sound checks and sang, “Who’ll Stop The Rain” on his acoustic.
It's fun to watch Diane find "new" music fron 40 years ago. HAHAHA Chewie would like more snacks please because all the dancing made him hungry.
Everyone have a wonderful day 🙂
My brother was one of those that followed Springsteen for years before this video came out, scratching his head why people were just "discovering" him in 1984. But then again, my bro knew little to nothing about acts I followed, like Journey, ABBA, Donna Summer and The Runaways.
Your brother has better taste than you.
The screen door slams, and Mary's dress sways. Like a vision she dances across the porch and the radio plays Roy Orbison singing for the lonely ...
Diane- another great video! Bruce Springsteen and the E Street band never disappoints. This was the first concert that I went to (seems like it was just yesterday). I know a couple of people who have gone to 100+ of his concerts (a little to extreme for me). You should definitely check out Prince (Purple Rain is a great video).
Purple rain? Okie
@@DianeJenningsor When Doves Cry (it's kind of hot)
Seeing him for 23rd..24th time at Wrigley Field Chicago Aug 9..Aug11..can’t wait…Short three block walk!☘️❤️🤟🏽
Nice!
0:42 Prince wrote one the top 100 greatest Irish pop songs. Sinead O'Connor covered Nothing Compares 2 U which was written for a Prince side project called The Family. Prince wrote the soundtrack for the 1989 Tim Burton, Batman movie.
I would like to recommend the _Prince_ song *Little Red Corvette*
I never knew he wrote that!
@@DianeJennings you can't really sum up prince in one song bc he was a prolific musical genius and had a lot of different eras, styles, vibes. he wrote hits for other bands/proteges and projects he created as well. his working studio in minnesota is a tourist attraction and they are slowly releasing music he had in a vault that he either never got around to releasing or never really intended to release... enough for probably centuries of albums. even as somewhat of a fan, i don't think i can oversell his impact on music, but there are documentaries for that
@DianeJennings Prince could make you pray in one song, and rip off your clothes in the next
@@foxpaw1and with all of that, it was very common in Minneapolis to see him in the neighborhood, riding his bike to the music store
the song "1999" is also a good one to check out
I happened to be in Minneapolis a few days after Prince died. People had laid a big pile of purple flowers around his star on the 1st Avenue venue. Incidentally, I was there for a Napalm Death show, and someone requested "Little Red Corvette"🤨
Diane this is a very poppy version of a Bruce song and not typical of his music. He is considered the poet laureate of my generation much in the same way Bob Dylan was in the sixties. Bruce definitely has a beautiful use of the English language which was not really represented in this song. Try listening to songs like Thunder Road, Jungle land or his most famous song Born to Run to get a sense of the beauty in his lyrics.💚
Bruce was also famous for his _Born to Run_ (1975) and even his modern album _Western Stars_ (2019) is good, though a different style.
Happy Richter Scale Day!
I saw Springsteen in 75-76? at a concert bowl in Toronto at the Gardens. An intimate 8K people or so. He played for 6 hours almost non stop. Clarence Clemons was the saxophonist who has an equal amount of energy as Springsteen. Still one of my Best memorable concert experiences.
Alfonso Ribeiro used Bruce and Courtney's dancing, along with Eddie Murphy's "the white man's dance" to create "The Carlton Dance" on Fresh Prince. He's said it wasn't intended to be funny but was just the way that Carlton would dance.... but wow, what legendary moves he created! Loved seeing him bring it back on Dancing with the Stars. Great song and even greater reaction btw, this is the kind of song that you just can't sit still for.
The song writer wrote it as a literal thing. He was trying to write the song but had no ideas so he just started writing down what he was going though. Pacing, looking in the mirror, turning on the radio, everything. Apparently he even asked his wife for some inspiration. The "This gun's for hire" was his job as a song writer.
Fun Fact- The guitar player at 2:42 and 3:46 is Steven Van Zandt, “Silvio” from the tv show The Sopranos.
No way!!
@DianeJennings way. He recently gifted a state senator with s8me of his doo rags, bc the senator has cancer and is going through chemo. The guy wore them to sessions on the Hill!
The BOSS. Quintessential Americana. The hair, white t, jeans, bopping along.
Bruce has had a ton of hits, but my favorite song by him is a lesser known one called "Meeting across the River". It's his voice, a piano, and a cornet and that's it.
The sax isn't random. That's Clarence Clemens (The Big Man), who was with Springsteen from the beginning. His sax solos are legendary!! That's why you have to check out Springsteen's earlier music.
The E Street Band (Springsteen's band) were all extremely accomplished musicians, who in addition to playing with Springsteen, al did session work for the biggest names in music throughout the '70's, 80's,, & 90's.
Additionally, Bruce Springsteen is one of the GREATEST songwriters in American history. In addition to his own 50-year career as a performing artist, he wrote top-40 hits for Aretha Franklin, Donna Summer, Patty Smith, Manfred Mann, Gary U.S. Bonds, Southside Johnny, and many others.
Must have been the first time I ever consciously listened to this song. I'm very quick to discard stuff as mainstream or hype, maybe I should relax on that about 1,26% so I won't miss things like this. I gotta go back to exploring music again, there was a time when I was known as the guy who knows weird exotic music.Thank you for this little reminder, Diane. Corazón. :)
I know EXACTLY what you mean!!!
Great comment and sentiment. We should always go back to our roots every now and then.
The music helps, but it's the lyrics, what he's saying, the imagery. I know I've felt the way he describes here. Lots of times.
The best thing to come out of the State of New Jersey!
He does put on very long concerts. I saw him play in Madrid in 1988 and it was a very long show. For a related choice for a later video, I would suggest "Because the Night" by Patti Smith, which was written by Bruce Springsteen (with a few lyrical changes by Smith).
That’s really cool! I think he does being a lot?
Love that song and she is definitely her own person.
BRUCE puts more into one song than most artist do for a whole album.
The great Clarence Clemens on saxophone passed away several years ago. 😢
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My grade 7 teacher was a big fan of Bruce Springsteen aka (The Boss) and set up a stereo system in the classroom and played cool music for us all the time.
He was definitely my favorite teacher.
I was thinking that I hadn't heard anything by him, but then I realized that I had heard this song before. Couldn't imagine being pulled up on stage, planned or not. I'd probably freeze from stage fright.
Haha there are 2 types of people 😂
@@DianeJennings Bob Seger is vastly better then Bruce Springsteen. You should check out, "Bob Seger I Knew You When".
He didnt know she was a plant, or an actress.
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Lmao, you've got to be kidding 😂
You've never heard Born to Run, Born in the USA even by accident on the radio? The odds of that are mind boggling if you're American unless you're under 35, and even then its hard to believe.
I've seen Bruce in concert a couple of times. Once we had our company loge which was right next to one of his side stages. He came down a couple of times and was only about 5 feet away. And I am 73 years old as well.
Yep, Courtney Cox before she was super-famous. I imagine the fantasy of being selected from the audience by Bruce Springsteen appealed to a lot of girls and young women.
Born in the U.S.A. is one of Springsteen's socially-conscious songs, and one of the most misinterpreted by people who don't listen closely to the lyrics. So far you haven't done any repeats of performers in these reaction videos, but if you ever do, that would be a good one.
Bruce Springsteen is one of many great musicians and performers to come from New Jersey. Others include Frank Sinatra, Count Basie, Frankie Valli, Sarah Vaughan, Jon Bon Jovi, Donald Fagen (of Steely Dan), Paul Simon, Debbie Harry (of the band Blondie), Patti Smith, Lauryn Hill, Whitney Houston, Queen Latifah, Dionne Warwick, and Kevin Jonas. Of these, I'd most like for you to react to Paul Simon, Blondie, and Steely Dan.
Thanks!
I think everybody has daydreamed that situation right? So cool
I don’t think Bruce was ever considered a heart throb. 😂
He was known as The Boss. He always put on a great show and gave all during his concerts.
This concert is after Springsteen (or as my rabid fan friend would say Bruuuuuuuuce!) made enough money and was popular enough to afford a trainer. When he started out he was relatively skinny, and def not a "heartthrob". But this was one of his most popular songs along with the non-patriotic, but misinterpreted as such, "Born In The USA". Fun fact: there was a push on in New Jersey to name "Born To Run" as the state anthem. It's another song you could react to! 😀
Good suggestion!
@DianeJennings look up the story he told on Graham Norton about being invited to a fan's house
I love your analogy of the "metaphor" 🍩🍆... true, but hilarious. So many good songs from The Boss.
Teehee 🤭
Alfonso Ribeiro, Fresh Prince of Belair, stated that Courtney’s dance in this video was a huge inspiration in the creation of the Carlton Dance in the show.
courtney said in an interview that she didn't know which way to dance up on the stage so she copied bruce's moves. so alfonzo got the ''carlton'' from bruce's dancing.
"Born to Run" and "Jungleland" are among my favorites of his. I saw him twice in concert. He is AMAZING! At one concert, it was well after the Born in the USA album. He introduced his next song as "This is for my old fans..." and the Born in the USA fans all cheered...but then the opening lines of Jungleland started. His Born in the USA fans looked confused. And us really old fans went wild.
Prince, especially live, is the most talented musician you will ever experience. He can be a bit odd at times, but musically Ive never seen anyone better. 40+ years of concerts. The only one I regretted not buying better tickets
I was at the tour-opening show in St. Paul in June 1984 at which this was recorded. He played it twice and the cameramamn was being moved around on stage by the Director Brian De Palma. Bruce apologized before the second time saying "we're making a video up here". Some parts of the final video were shot the previous day and they grabbed people out of a Rush tickt line-up to appaear in the background. I spoke with Courtney 6 minutes after the end and she was still shaking... she was being squired through the crowd by Obie Dziedzic on of Bruce's longtime friends and fans. My friend spoke to Obie and I spoke with Courtney... A magic night for many reasons.
As a vocal coach, you need to join the countless other vocal coaches who have reacted to Haley Reinhart with postmodern jukebox cover of"creep". All the vocal coaches have a Haley-gasm over her. Her cover has 114 million views, 58 weeks top Billboard jazz chart and is critically acclaimed. Haley is a master vocals technician that will blow your mind
Post Modern jukebox has some great songs. I really like their Dream On."
It's one of my favorite videos. She's absolutely amazing.
Springsteen was a class act, I graduated in 1982, my last name is Springstube, so Bruce might be German, he is hard working artist, my Mom is Scotts Irish, so I also live Simple minds from Belfast. I enjoy your videos. Thanks
Courtney wasn't just pick random out of the audience, she was hired for that. She was already an actress on the TV show"family ties"play Michael j Fox's girlfriend Lauren.
Springsteen video was 1984. Family Ties role was 1987.
@@prairiedoug858 Agreed, it was her appearance on the stage with Bruce that got her into tv. This is well documented.
I saw him live in Gothenburg back in the 1980s. A great concert and a great memory.
That entire "Born in the USA" album is amazing. Definitely check out the rest. Bruce is a legend for a very good reason.
I believe 8 or 9 songs were released as singles.
Bruce Springsteen is the Boss! He had so much influence in 90 's musicians. And still right now we have one of the Best Songwriters in human history kind. THE BOSS!
It's so much fun seeing someone from a younger generation discovering the great music from mine! 😊I just turned 63, yet it seems shocking to think that Bruce is 73 now. 🤯 I love that he's still touring. He has such a huge catalog of great songs like Downbound Train,
Tougher Than the Rest, No Surrender, Brilliant Disguise, Streets of Philadelphia, Thunder Road, I'm on Fire, Born to Run, and Born in the USA just to name a few. Much love to you and Chewie! ❤
My sister met Springsteen once, years ago, on vacation. She says he was a really nice guy, very down to earth.
My introduction to Springsteen was in 1975 when my girlfriend gave me the Born to Run album. I'd never heard anything like it before.
BTW you mentioned that he's known for long concerts. I saw him during the tour for his album Born in the USA. He was onstage for 3 hours and 50 minutes. Amazing.
I've seen him 4 times but he has fans who have seen him hundreds of times. That video and Courtney Cox dancing with Bruce was done during an actual concert.
Thanks for reacting to it Diane!
Baby, I totally dig your channel after finding it recently and I'm 66.
Never a Springsteen fan but this and "Born In The USA" are brilliant. 😎
Saw Bruce 7 times starting in 1977 at Ohio State. He is incredible in concert, and you are filled with energy, and if he comes to Ireland, go see him.
One of the most played videos back on MTV. When they only a video music channel then. That song was from Springsteen's most successful, commercial album Born In The USA.
Bruce Springsteen music rocks. I do think this song is a really good love ballad. 80s music is timeless good music. Also Check out his most popular songs Born to Run, Born in the U.S.A., Glory Days, Hungry Heart. Another Recommended artist, Billy Joel, he has lots of good music videos(uptown girl is a good one). Enjoyed you Dancing to the music. Happy Wonderful Weird Rock N Roll Wednesday. Thanks for making Wednesday Joyful. 🎵🎤🎸
Aww thank you Rickey 🥰
@@DianeJennings Your Welcome Diane 🥰🎵🎉
Thank you for explaining who Courtney Cox was, I'd never heard of her before.
Dancing in the Dark is a great song. I love watching you listing to a singer or band for the first time.
I first saw Bruce Springsteen at a little rock bar in Newark, DE called The Stone Balloon in August 1974. Hardly anybody in the small local crowd that was there had ever heard of him. Three months later he was on the cover of Newsweek magazine after he put out the "Born To Run" single. He took off like a rocket after that... 😎
Gee, I forgot he used to look like that. Now he's a knowledgeable guru type, delivering wisdom from the past.
1985 is the first time I saw him in concert. Great show.
Was at this concert in 1984. It was awesome!
The story is that the record label didn't hear a sure "hit" on the 'Born In The U.S.A.' album, so Bruce knocked this song out in 15 minutes as an additional track. Incredible! But what I find more incredible is: they didn't hear ANY 'hit' potential in 'Glory Days'? or the title track?!?
I saw him ihis past February and he put on a great rock show. He's 73 now and owned the stage like he was 30 years old for almost three hours.. What a great entertainer! He's touring Europe this summer and if you like rock concerts, it'll be a great one to see.
He's still releasing albums, the hardest working man in Rock today 😊
Classic song from a class act. And a great reaction. Not much input right away. Just grooving to the music. Can tell you totally enjoyed it.
Diane, Frank Sinatra was known as The Chairman of the Board. Elvis Presley was known as The King (really should have been Chuck Berry), so when Bruce exploded onto the music scene (he was on the covers of both Time and Newsweek magazines in 1975 the same week), he became known as The Boss.
Saw Bruce last month. 3 hours of bliss!!!
Not a lot of women can get away with that short boy haircut but she did. I still remember the Friends episode where Monica wanted the Demi Moore haircut from Ghost and ended up with the Dudley Moore haircut. It was basically this haircut.🤣
My dear friend has been a Springsteen groupie since he first put the band together. This year alone he’s been to half a dozen concert’s and several times for his Broadway shows. The Boss!!!
Hi Diane! He has done some really good stuff over the years. The first I ever heard of his music were by Manfred Man. He was practically unheard of outside of New Jersey until Manfred Mann covered a few of Bruce's songs. He also did a great collaboration "Because the Night" with Pattie Smith. " The River" is probably my favorite album.
Keep Chewie sàfe and healthy and happy, have a good night, I love you and goodbye for now!
I saw him sing this song at the Cotton bowl in Dallas. The summer of 1985. He brought up a girl from the crowd and boy she and Bruce really danced well to this song! 💃
Always thought of Bruce not as a pop or rock star but as a entertainer Hope all is well in your beautiful part of the world
I'm glad that you are getting into Music and are exploring different artist. Music can lift a weight off your heart and bring light to your soul. Maybe you can give a listen to Corey Hart's "Sunglasses at Night" or The Eagles "Hotel California".
Bruce us always “on”. If you’ve ever seen the behind the scenes/making of video for We Are The World, every singer is stumbling and figuring out what Quincy Jones wants for their part. Bruce belts it out like it’s the final take every time.
I have always loved the Tougher Than The Rest from Tunnel Of Love .. :) especially when Bruce soloed it in piano live ..
If you want to check out more Bruce Springsteen, start with "Born to Run." "Thunder Road," "The River," "Badlands" and "Out in the Street" -- all good followups, and watching live versions in never a mistake with the Boss.
The video was shot at the St. Paul Civic Center which is now the site of the Xcel Energy Center where the Minnesota Wild play. TMI. I saw his stop on the Born in the USA tour at Alpine Valley Music Theater. He played for three hours and it was one of the greatest performances I've ever seen.
80’s music is ultimately one of the best generations for music. I’d rate the 50’s 60’s and 70;s right there with the 80;s. Real music and very very talented bands.
Greetings from the Great White North!! First time I saw Bruce and the E Street Band was back in 1974 in Detroit. Last time I saw them, was last month, in Detroit!!! It's been a great 50 year plus ride with Bruce and the boys, and I'm hoping for another 50 more! Been to over 40 shows and have tickets for when he's here in Toronto in November.
Bruce Springsteen is an American icon. Probably one of the most famous American rock ‘n’ roll musicians singers there is. his wife is also a member of the E-string band which he’s part of.
I am 54 and subscribed, you are a breath of fresh air😊. I really like Bruce's music, and while I really like this song, my favorite is "Tunnel of Love". Clarence Clemons is a GREAT saxophonist...
I can't believe you have never been Brucified.
My first trip to Ireland we had to detour closer to Dublin to go see Bruce and the EStreet Band.
Went to see him a few weeks ago 22 songs 3 hour no intermission. He is 73 years old and has the same energy as when he was an opening act the first time I saw him
22 song 3 hiur one set.
So cute when young people discover Bruce! I've had the honour of seeing him live twice and I had goosebumps from the first second to the last!