Bruce is the working man's poet his concerts were legendary lasting 3 to 4 hrs. At his peak he would fill Wembley like stadiums for multiple shows around the world. If you like sax the late Clarence Clemons is awesome in a song 10th Avenue freeze out. I had the privilege of seeing him a few times the best being in Giants Stadium in New Jersey in 1985 when he was at his peak. Please do a deep dive you won't regret it.
There is a musical called Blinded by the Light that has all Springsteen songs. It’s actually pretty sweet and uplifting if you are in the mood for that.
So many dunce YT reactors don't even listen to and process the lyrics, but you have, so I appreciate that. This song so brilliantly captures the desperate yearning of youth, the defiance. May sound hyperbolic, but I'd say the greatest rock song ever written.
Clarence Clemons was definitely the man when playing the sax. He would continue playing it in the E Street Band until his death in 2011. His nephew, Jake Clemons, would take his place in the band the following year.
I saw him back in 1985 or 86, I was 15 or 16 at the time; I only knew one of his albums at the time "Born in the USA", still is one of the best shows I have ever seen. If you ever have the chance to see him live, don't hesitate. I think you will love it.
Clarence Clemons is a god on the sax and has a beautiful voice to match. He deserves so much more credit than he ever got for giving the band its unique sound.
The best Bruce song to listen to if you love the saxophone is Jungleland. It has their most famous Sax solo in it. And Bruce is always at his best live. He's still wonderful to this day. He is currently doing a live show on Broadway that's terrific and a version of that show is on Netflix. Anyone who likes Springsteen at all needs to watch it. Stories and songs that make you laugh and cry.
Very insightful comments. I've seen many, many shows in my lifetime - and Bruce (with the E Street Band) stands out. So epic and fun. 3-4 hour shows, with no warm-up act. (they usually took a short intermission) I love the power and depth of the band, with the sax and 2 keyboard players. And Max on the drums is perfect. The lyrics and arrangements are SO good. If you haven't seen the movie "Blinded by the Light" (fairly recent), check it out. Bruce's music is the basis of the movie. The Boss is the best! (and I get to go see him and the band in Detroit in a couple of months!... may the members who have left us rest in peace) The current sax player (Jake) is the late Clarence "Big Man" Clemons' nephew.
"Spirit in the Night" by Bruce Springsteen was the ORIGINAL first time listener song for The Kids back in the day. It worked for us first time listeners back in 1973, It should still work for You today. Studio version if you please. Cheers from the Past!
I always found Bruce's work relatable. He is a poet and a musician. When I really got into Bruce was when the 'Born In The USA' album came out...I was about 13 years old, and you couldn't escape his songs on the radio or on MTV. If I had to pick a favorite song..."Hungry Heart". Hands down. If you want to see him really raw...a few years ago he did a special theatrical performance run on Broadway, all acoustic, and just him. He even won a special Tony Award for his performances. It was recorded and is available to stream on Netflix (at least it is here in the US)....if you have Netflix, look up 'Springsteen on Broadway'.
It’s a very credible version, and has a ‘live’ feel for obvious reasons. If I have a choice on this one I’d always go for the studio version, though. If you get some time and the inclination, have a listen, and turn it up LOUD.
- I like that you are doing some research as well and not just performing the 'standard operating procedure' for RUclips reaction channels, listening and 'talking' .. !!!
This song I've revisited everyday and his "Best hits" when the pandemic was happening. He was the voice and hope I needed and still needed. He's the reason he's known as THE BOSS. Check out his "Best of" on Spotify. Some great stuff... "The Rising" made me cry and hopeful for the future. It was around the same time the new president was named. It's a beautiful song and worth checking out. :)
I don't think one can understand how influential Bruce Springsteen was in an age of British Rock and a turn to disco and alt rock. Looking back on it now, there is a bit of too much "boring american rock" deal with him, but at the time, he broke the mold and if you listen to his lyrics, he is so depressing and not gung ho America.
Always loved the E Street Band and their fat sound---but Bruce, not so much. His pretentious hyper-blue-collar posturing gets old real quick, despite his relatively humble upbringing. It's a delicate balancing act trying to affect this facade as a multimilionaire rocker, and others walk the line better, e.g., John Mellencamp and Bon Jovi.
More horseshit. He acknowledges the seeming hypocrisy in Better Days. Yes he is rich. but that does not make him the least bit bit unempathetic. He raves about Woody Guthrie and Pete Seeger. He is true to his New Jersey lower middle class roots. I can undertand not caring for his voice. But his lyrics are profound and his soul is true.
seen a lot of concerts over my years but seeing Springsteen live is another experience. Breathtaking brilliance
Bruce is the working man's poet his concerts were legendary lasting 3 to 4 hrs. At his peak he would fill Wembley like stadiums for multiple shows around the world. If you like sax the late Clarence Clemons is awesome in a song 10th Avenue freeze out. I had the privilege of seeing him a few times the best being in Giants Stadium in New Jersey in 1985 when he was at his peak. Please do a deep dive you won't regret it.
Wait, I thought Billy Joel was the working man’s poet? (Piano Man, Allentown, etc.)
I have seen Bruce live many times. It is epic, but this video makes me remember and miss Clarence . Those who know, know.
There is a musical called Blinded by the Light that has all Springsteen songs. It’s actually pretty sweet and uplifting if you are in the mood for that.
So many dunce YT reactors don't even listen to and process the lyrics, but you have, so I appreciate that. This song so brilliantly captures the desperate yearning of youth, the defiance. May sound hyperbolic, but I'd say the greatest rock song ever written.
Clarence Clemons was definitely the man when playing the sax. He would continue playing it in the E Street Band until his death in 2011. His nephew, Jake Clemons, would take his place in the band the following year.
I saw him back in 1985 or 86, I was 15 or 16 at the time; I only knew one of his albums at the time "Born in the USA", still is one of the best shows I have ever seen. If you ever have the chance to see him live, don't hesitate. I think you will love it.
Clarence Clemons is a god on the sax and has a beautiful voice to match. He deserves so much more credit than he ever got for giving the band its unique sound.
The best Bruce song to listen to if you love the saxophone is Jungleland. It has their most famous Sax solo in it. And Bruce is always at his best live. He's still wonderful to this day. He is currently doing a live show on Broadway that's terrific and a version of that show is on Netflix. Anyone who likes Springsteen at all needs to watch it. Stories and songs that make you laugh and cry.
Very insightful comments. I've seen many, many shows in my lifetime - and Bruce (with the E Street Band) stands out. So epic and fun. 3-4 hour shows, with no warm-up act. (they usually took a short intermission) I love the power and depth of the band, with the sax and 2 keyboard players. And Max on the drums is perfect. The lyrics and arrangements are SO good. If you haven't seen the movie "Blinded by the Light" (fairly recent), check it out. Bruce's music is the basis of the movie. The Boss is the best! (and I get to go see him and the band in Detroit in a couple of months!... may the members who have left us rest in peace) The current sax player (Jake) is the late Clarence "Big Man" Clemons' nephew.
You're gonna love 'Thunder Road'
One of the best and originally produced albums of all time
and everyone does the concert video
"Spirit in the Night" by Bruce Springsteen was the ORIGINAL first time listener song for The Kids back in the day. It worked for us first time listeners back in 1973, It should still work for You today. Studio version if you please. Cheers from the Past!
The Born to Run album features one classic song after another, and it also came in very handy when you had to de-seed your pot.
The Big Man with a saxophone in his hands !
Bruce is the man. Period.
I agree that he's an exceptional singer-songwriter. His style of music is also very unique to him.
I always found Bruce's work relatable. He is a poet and a musician. When I really got into Bruce was when the 'Born In The USA' album came out...I was about 13 years old, and you couldn't escape his songs on the radio or on MTV. If I had to pick a favorite song..."Hungry Heart". Hands down. If you want to see him really raw...a few years ago he did a special theatrical performance run on Broadway, all acoustic, and just him. He even won a special Tony Award for his performances. It was recorded and is available to stream on Netflix (at least it is here in the US)....if you have Netflix, look up 'Springsteen on Broadway'.
A lot of folks forget about Nick Saban's years playing keyboards for The Boss, before coaching at Alabama. 😂😂🤣🤣
Thank you for doing the research prior to playing the video, so refreshing. You seemed to understand the essence of this song. Very astute analysis.
RIP to the big man
It’s a very credible version, and has a ‘live’ feel for obvious reasons.
If I have a choice on this one I’d always go for the studio version, though. If you get some time and the inclination, have a listen, and turn it up LOUD.
this version has too much reverb on the snare and too big sounding - too high in the mix ....yeh, studio is cleaner, better...i agree
This channel makes me happy
- I like that you are doing some research as well and not just performing the 'standard operating procedure' for RUclips reaction channels, listening and 'talking' .. !!!
A beautiful and thoughtful reaction to a true icon and one of his many iconic songs! Well done!
Yeah:)
This song I've revisited everyday and his "Best hits" when the pandemic was happening. He was the voice and hope I needed and still needed. He's the reason he's known as THE BOSS. Check out his "Best of" on Spotify. Some great stuff... "The Rising" made me cry and hopeful for the future. It was around the same time the new president was named. It's a beautiful song and worth checking out. :)
Man of the people. Listen to Badlands.
Listen to "Darkness on the Edge of Town" live in Barcelona pls
Nicely done .
Chills, every time! 💕😁
Springsteen refused to be indoctrinated into the Rock and Roll Hall of fame without the E Street band.
On top of everything you mentioned, he's also pretty easy on the eyes, yeah? Just sayin'.
I think this was a re realese as a tribute to Clarence Clemons who died RIP . As a result the E Street Band disbanded i believe
I don't think one can understand how influential Bruce Springsteen was in an age of British Rock and a turn to disco and alt rock. Looking back on it now, there is a bit of too much "boring american rock" deal with him, but at the time, he broke the mold and if you listen to his lyrics, he is so depressing and not gung ho America.
"In the end nobody wins unless everybody wins"..... Not true, life doesn't hand out participation trophies.
Yes but ideally we are all there for each other and not just in it for ourselves. Too many selfish pricks in the world.
Jesus is Lord God bless Merry Christmas
Jesus is Lord God bless
Always loved the E Street Band and their fat sound---but Bruce, not so much. His pretentious hyper-blue-collar posturing gets old real quick, despite his relatively humble upbringing. It's a delicate balancing act trying to affect this facade as a multimilionaire rocker, and others walk the line better, e.g., John Mellencamp and Bon Jovi.
More horseshit. He acknowledges the seeming hypocrisy in Better Days. Yes he is rich. but that does not make him the least bit bit unempathetic. He raves about Woody Guthrie and Pete Seeger. He is true to his New Jersey lower middle class roots. I can undertand not caring for his voice. But his lyrics are profound and his soul is true.
@@steveperkins8748 Well said Steve 💕