I’m three months older than Bruce just turned 70. I won’t try to speak for Bruce, but at this age the memories are more important than the calendar. I remember watching Elvis that night and music hasn’t been the same since
He seems seriously uncomfortable talking about himself ... until you hear his songs. They explain his own life and, just as importantly, the lives of so many of us who grew up with him. He was supposed to be "the New Bob Dylan" but the simplicity and honesty of his lyrics surpassed anything I have ever heard. This comment could go on as long as one of his shows so my advice is go see his live show - he will get into your heart and never leave
Wow... totally thought people in the audience were booing him! Turns out they're yelling BRUUUCE!.. BRUUCE! Thank you, RUclips commenters for clearing that up.
I thought the same thing at first. We have a young cricket in England called Root and they do it to him by calling out ROOOOOOT! Rather charming I think. And thank you Steve for a fascinating interview.
What a down to earth guy...with an incredibly prolific talent of writing songs and performing. "We get to see with the career of Bruce Springsteen that which we were robbed of with Elvis...that of a great American Rock and Roller aging with grace" - not sure who said that but it is 100% true!
Stephen was actually quite sane in this interview. Got some great responses from Bruce. Listening to Bruce is really just a study in Life itself....thanks Bruce. Thanks Stephen.
His appearance on Sullivan was 60 years prior, in 1956. A year and a half after that he was drafted and inducted into the army for two years and shipped off to Germany. Elvis's "68 Comeback Special" was almost 50 years prior to this interview.
Ramon Fraga Farah Elvis set the bar high and was the first superstar rebel and rock n roll King... Influenced so many and lots don't realise his influence still goes on
You're right...I just looked it up. It was in 1956....60 years ago. That also makes Bruce right about being 7 at the time...Colbert just stated the wrong date.
Also, that clip was shot at the future 'Price Is Right' CBS soundstage in Hollywood, and NOT at the Ed Sullivan Theatre in New York. Elvis Presley appeared via remote while he was filming Love Me Tender. Mr Sullivan was recovering from a car accident, and the show was hosted by actor Charles Laughton.
Imagine how original how far out Elvis was 60 years ago when 54million people tuned in to see him on the Ed sullivan show.... Remember he had no one to style himself off as he was the first... Yes he drew his music from black musicians blues musicians but he made it something else and brought it out of the back street into the main street and after Elvis nothing was the same.... As John Lennon once said
@@Rocker5593 More like old English royalty for the side burns,his hair was closer to Tony Curtis. of course nobody makes music on looks.........which was the top post topic
i meant style obviously and plus few ppl probably even know who Bill Haley is anymore they just think rock around the clock is just a 1 off 50s diner song hahaha
To whoever runs this channel - can you please try to release the videos in chronological order, at least for each individual guest? It's kind of a pain to try to sort out which video comes first in the interview, and often that's important to get the context for the later questions that are asked.
The book is a love song to all the folks who helped him in his life. Please read it. It is an education, even if you don't believe in the Church of E Street.
To be honest I had only heard of Bruce Springsteen as a legendary figure in casual talks, I never had come across one of his songs. After this interview I looked him up and listened to a few, he is pretty good, excellent soulful songs about thoughts and lives simple people have, but as an aside it made me think how generations romanticize things of their time, as in he is definitely over-hyped when compared objectively with today's contemporary soulful singers. it may be my 20 something bias but I think he did a slightly better Ed Sheeran in his time.
The songs I like by him, I love, but honestly don’t understand all the hype. He puts on great shows, seems like a great guy, can’t stand his politics, gonna listen to my hometown now
They're shouting "Bruuuuuuuuuuuce!". It's been a thing for many years. Bruce himself jokes about how he wishes he had a different name so it didn't sound like people were booing him at his own concerts.
Thank you! Yes, I found that out in the comments below, should have read them before I wrote anything. 😜 For those who don't know what people are actually shouting, it's an absurd thing that he would be booed out in a show like this! Or anywhere.
@@NellieKAdaba Not true at all. Have you ever been to a concert? The only time there is a prompt is when the put up "E Street Band" at the introductions. The Bruuuuce thing has been around since at least 1978.
I like Colbert but this interview was pretty weak on his part. Bruce was kind and interesting, maybe a little nervous but overall really friendly and nice to hear. Colbert though seemed a bit...idk, intimidated or uncomfortable or something? Bruce was talking like he was with a friend in a bar while Colbert couldn't loosen up enough to get an easy vibe going. And what was that fiasco with 50 years vs 60? Bruce kept insisting he was 7 when he saw Elvis but Colbert kept trying to push that he was around 17. Why not go with the flow? I think the man would know his own timeline after just having written his memoirs...
Gives me hope. All I have to do is become filthy rich, and death cannot catch me! Just waiting for my generation's Elvis/Beatles. I have a feeling I will be waiting a long time ...
Why is he constantly chuckling like a ninny the whole time? Could he be nervous? He comes across like a simpleton, which of course he isn't. He's freaking brilliantly talented.
No way Stephen. That Elvis clip would be from maybe 60 years ago, not 50. Like, 1961? Tho I think it could be even earlier, cuz Hound Dog came out in the 50s and was one of the first hits Elvis had. 50 years would put it at 1971, and that clip is definitely not from 71.
I love Bruce Springsteen music. But he is always saying that it was this band that made him want to be a rock star. I remember he was doing an interview. He was walking down the boardwalk Atlantic City. Pointed to the old convention center Atlantic City said that's where it all started he saw the who. And that's when he wanted to be a singer-songwriter rockstar. He said that was the first Rock concert. Am a big a big big fan of THE WHO. And I thought that was so cool that it was THE WHO that was the influence for Bruce to become what he has become. I just don't like when it's someone different all the time.
Trump is unfit for office, and trying to create some kind of equivalency between a number of settled cases and what had been referred to as a 'slew' of credible allegations is a desperate tactic voters will see through. The only reason I care that Melania modelled illegally in the US before the election is that Trump enabled it. Otherwise, it's not about the spouses.
I guess you don't have to know how to subtract to play music. If Bruce is 67 years old and Elvis played 50 years ago in the clip they showed, then Bruce would have been 17 years old when Elvis played, not "6 or 7".
Benjamin Franklin , Andrew Jackson, George Washington inspired Little Bruce more. Donald Trump upsets Bruce these days. Bruce Springsteen only dreams and wishes he could draw crowds like Donald Trump.
you were 17 Mr the boss when you first heard Elvis. you are 67, he played there 50 years ago... Ergo, 17yo.also, you are not my favorite and your songs all sound alike, but not in a good way. you would have been a one hit wonder if not for blue jeans, the misfiring synopsis and hormones girls and some guys. lulz
Actually, Stephen Colbert was the one was wrong. Elvis played Houndog on the Ed Sullivan show in 1956. Show Bruce is correct. And regarding your musical opinion: whatever.
I can't put into words how much I admire this man.
You admire Colbert and/or BS ? Both are Leftists now . Clint isn’t .😜
Colbert makes multiple millions per year. Share the wealth you miser!
"That's what artists do; they lie in service of the truth." Genius.
Elvis was the king 🤴 thanks Bruce for the respect you give Elvis
I love listening to it, watching it. Forever and ever Bruce Springsteen ...
I’m three months older than Bruce just turned 70. I won’t try to speak for Bruce, but at this age the memories are more important than the calendar. I remember watching Elvis that night and music hasn’t been the same since
Such a great artist who packs stadiums to the max for all the right reasons. Bruce Springsteen take a bow
The book reads like a song of gratitude to all the people who helped him out all through his life. Lovely book.
The Elvis video is 60 years old, Bruce didn't mess up, Stephen did
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Hehehe!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😅
He seems seriously uncomfortable talking about himself ... until you hear his songs. They explain his own life and, just as importantly, the lives of so many of us who grew up with him.
He was supposed to be "the New Bob Dylan" but the simplicity and honesty of his lyrics surpassed anything I have ever heard. This comment could go on as long as one of his shows so my advice is go see his live show - he will get into your heart and never leave
Wow... totally thought people in the audience were booing him! Turns out they're yelling BRUUUCE!.. BRUUCE! Thank you, RUclips commenters for clearing that up.
I thought the same thing at first. We have a young cricket in England called Root and they do it to him by calling out ROOOOOOT! Rather charming I think.
And thank you Steve for a fascinating interview.
I was saying Boo-urns
Sadiq Mohamed
Same!!!!! I was about to search wtf he did or said poltically and why the Trumptards were even in the audience!
if you've seen the No Nukes concert,they were yelling Bruuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuce,too...Tom Petty was backstage and made a comment to someone else
What a down to earth guy...with an incredibly prolific talent of writing songs and performing. "We get to see with the career of Bruce Springsteen that which we were robbed of with Elvis...that of a great American Rock and Roller aging with grace" - not sure who said that but it is 100% true!
This guy doesn't look a day over 45, simply amazing
55
That's what a good hair piece, new teeth and keeping himself fit and healthy will always acomplish! 🤔🤗👍
Stephen was actually quite sane in this interview. Got some great responses from Bruce. Listening to Bruce is really just a study in Life itself....thanks Bruce. Thanks Stephen.
I love Colbert for interviews, he does such a better job of gently guiding instead of interrupting.
He's like a fine wine. Gets better with Age!! ♡
He has aged well, that's for sure.
@@MeredithAnne88 Just like me, babe.
Thank you 🙏 for your Bruce Springsteen
The BOSS!!!!!!
The only Boss I listen to #unemployment
lol incredible
MrHalmbal hz
Bruce is such a legend
He seems very shy in a way.
His appearance on Sullivan was 60 years prior, in 1956. A year and a half after that he was drafted and inducted into the army for two years and shipped off to Germany. Elvis's "68 Comeback Special" was almost 50 years prior to this interview.
Elvis phenomenal single masterful the greatest artist in the universe
Ramon Fraga Farah Elvis set the bar high and was the first superstar rebel and rock n roll King... Influenced so many and lots don't realise his influence still goes on
@@ep4everlegend317 And the bar was set even higher by The Beatles.
@@osamabinladen824 You are so wrong
@@osamabinladen824 Uh no. Not even close. Elvis - The GOAT.
@@osamabinladen824 uh no. Elvis set the bar and that was it.
This is the best Colbert (or any other late nite talk show host) interview I've seen.
makes me proud to be from nj!
I have relatives from NJ, I currently live in NY State.
Love love love 💗
Where did my car go? Who’s the old man with a suit jacket? What did he do with my hair? Great way to start Boss. Love ya
Bruce Bruce please come to perform in SINGAPORE
Bruce has a great personality. He is funny without trying to be funny. I got struck twice by lightning, meaning Elvis and the Beatles. Bruce is great.
I don't think it was 50 years ago on that Elvis film. More like 60.
You're right...I just looked it up. It was in 1956....60 years ago. That also makes Bruce right about being 7 at the time...Colbert just stated the wrong date.
Also, that clip was shot at the future 'Price Is Right' CBS soundstage in Hollywood, and NOT at the Ed Sullivan Theatre in New York. Elvis Presley appeared via remote while he was filming Love Me Tender. Mr Sullivan was recovering from a car accident, and the show was hosted by actor Charles Laughton.
TWO WORDS THE BOSS
Imagine how original how far out Elvis was 60 years ago when 54million people tuned in to see him on the Ed sullivan show.... Remember he had no one to style himself off as he was the first... Yes he drew his music from black musicians blues musicians but he made it something else and brought it out of the back street into the main street and after Elvis nothing was the same.... As John Lennon once said
Actually I think Elvis kinda took from Bill Haley's look
@@Rocker5593 More like old English royalty for the side burns,his hair was closer to Tony Curtis. of course nobody makes music on looks.........which was the top post topic
i meant style obviously and plus few ppl probably even know who Bill Haley is anymore they just think rock around the clock is just a 1 off 50s diner song hahaha
Elvis can only compete with himself
Che bella persona il mio Bruce!!!😅😅😀😀😍😍😘🎶🎶🎶💎🤩💋
2:20 I think that’s what a younger Billy Joel would ask his older self if he saw him today.
To whoever runs this channel - can you please try to release the videos in chronological order, at least for each individual guest? It's kind of a pain to try to sort out which video comes first in the interview, and often that's important to get the context for the later questions that are asked.
DAMNIT DUONG
Not so difficult
It can be disjointing, yeah..
Yeah, they seem to wait for the next upload to make the playlist for the last one.
Is that your greatest problem in life?
THE BOSS!
Stephen's maths is a little out. 50 years ago this month would be 1966. Elvis on the Ed Sullivan show was ten years before that.
+Yoshi Maeshiro which also had me super confused lmfao but now it all makes sense.
Right more like 60 years ago.
It was a bit stupid of Stephen and confused Bruce.
Math not Maths. You don't call Economics Econs do you?
maths is also correct, typically used in british english
Broooooce!!!!
Can someone make a movie about Bruce Springsteen Called
Americas Greatest Man...
His Irish humour always comes out❤😂
Bruuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuce!
if he's 67 then he was 17 50 years ago
^math
Zachary Newman something celebrities are terrible at!
Colbert had it wrong, that was 60 years ago: 1956.
Americans can't do math. Notice how no one corrected him...NOT ONE person.
Ignorant comment, "Gentle".
*"At seven I don't know how much of a life I had to change"*
The book is a love song to all the folks who helped him in his life. Please read it. It is an education, even if you don't believe in the Church of E Street.
Love the Boss.
Whatever Bruce is a fan of, I am too :)
lol
Man ain't changed his tune an iota for as long as he's been in the public consciousness
Looks great for his age. A rocker with a healthy lifestyle.
For some reason Bruce reminds me of Tony Bennett
Italian, similar speaking voice, narrows the eyes, laughs a lot, women like him ... five reasons.
That's a good amount of reasons ;-)
Tony Bennett looks better than Bruce and can actually sing
He's half Italian.
Someone just try and tell me that Elvis didn’t change lives and the World...
The GOAT. No. One. Comes Close.
He is 11 years older than Bono Vox, he looks like his little brother. I think he said once that "Lke a rolling stones" turned him on to music too
" are they saying BOO or Boo-urns? "
they're saying "Bruuuuuce"
I know, i was going of a Simpsons reference
It is never wise to underestimate how misinformed people may be on the internet.
not wrong
I was saying "Boo-urns"
Colbert's wrong. Elvis played the theater in 56. Which makes it 60 years to the month. That's why Springsteen was seven.
look at you go pal you must be Elvis biggest fan to notice that mistake
I just used Math. Steven said 50 years this month....Bruce said I'm 67 that makes sense....I was 6 or 7. Simples.
Colbert needs to have a word with that producer who prepared the notes, tsk, tsk
To be honest I had only heard of Bruce Springsteen as a legendary figure in casual talks, I never had come across one of his songs. After this interview I looked him up and listened to a few, he is pretty good, excellent soulful songs about thoughts and lives simple people have, but as an aside it made me think how generations romanticize things of their time, as in he is definitely over-hyped when compared objectively with today's contemporary soulful singers. it may be my 20 something bias but I think he did a slightly better Ed Sheeran in his time.
name one good "contemporary soulful singer". I've never come across any.
The songs I like by him, I love, but honestly don’t understand all the hype. He puts on great shows, seems like a great guy, can’t stand his politics, gonna listen to my hometown now
Musician in his late 60s influenced by Elvis and The Beatles? No way!
dalisllama did you expect him to say that he was influenced by the Hansons and Jonas Brothers?
There's musicians who are in their 20s and are influenced from Elvis or The Beatles, because some people really know what good music was and is.
@@beatnix99 it's sarcasm -_-
I think my neighbor is stalking me as she's been googling my name on her computer. I saw it through my telescope last night
Keano!
The best course of action would be to break into her house and hide in her closet. For evidence of course.
Are they booing at 0:50.....? 😮 Or is that some kind of cheering-that-sounds-like-booing-thing?
They're shouting "Bruuuuuuuuuuuce!". It's been a thing for many years. Bruce himself jokes about how he wishes he had a different name so it didn't sound like people were booing him at his own concerts.
Thank you! Yes, I found that out in the comments below, should have read them before I wrote anything. 😜
For those who don't know what people are actually shouting, it's an absurd thing that he would be booed out in a show like this! Or anywhere.
Excuse me, are you saying BOO or BOOURNS?
Hmm?
Deadheads do that for Bruce Hornsby as well!! Bruuuuuuce!!!
Entertainers are so glorified
poor glenn, feeling a little insignificant?, felling a little jealous are we...
+deltabravo1371
There's no need to be jealous..
Entertainers are very much glorified in our culture. True or not? I didn't mention anything else sir..
ok
You made deltabravo upset. :'D
Where is the 2nd part of this interview?
It kind of looks like a cleaned up Keith Richards on the book cover.
Why did people boo him at the beginning?
Not "Booooo," they were saying "Bruuuuuuuuuuce."
I was saying booourrns.
They weren't, they were saying "bruuuuuucccceeeeee"
they sucked ! it absolutely sounds like Booooooo
It always sounds like that, it's occurred his entire career. Of course hundreds to thousand of people saying "Bruuuuuuuce" will sound like boooo.
So... people really just yell "Broooooooohhhce!" at shows like this... without realizing it sounds like Booing? ... huh..
They are told to yell, someone is holding a sign telling them to what to do, to scream/shout and to clap, so it's not natural.
@@NellieKAdaba Not true at all. Have you ever been to a concert? The only time there is a prompt is when the put up "E Street Band" at the introductions. The Bruuuuce thing has been around since at least 1978.
@@cfraase I'm not talking about Bruce's concert, I'm talking about talk show audiences in general. Good night.
It was 60 years ago not 50!
I like Colbert but this interview was pretty weak on his part. Bruce was kind and interesting, maybe a little nervous but overall really friendly and nice to hear. Colbert though seemed a bit...idk, intimidated or uncomfortable or something? Bruce was talking like he was with a friend in a bar while Colbert couldn't loosen up enough to get an easy vibe going. And what was that fiasco with 50 years vs 60? Bruce kept insisting he was 7 when he saw Elvis but Colbert kept trying to push that he was around 17. Why not go with the flow? I think the man would know his own timeline after just having written his memoirs...
Stephen made an mistake here, you're right. But love how Bruce responded: Stephen: "this was 50 years ago" Bruce: I am 67, I was 6 or 7"
He is 67??? :o
Gives me hope. All I have to do is become filthy rich, and death cannot catch me! Just waiting for my generation's Elvis/Beatles. I have a feeling I will be waiting a long time ...
Wow ... Fascinating (at least it must be for old people who know who this guy is).
If you don't no this guy, you don't know music!
I started listening to Bruce's music when I was 9.
I ate waffles for breakfast.
Paratha, Egg, Kheer.
i had oatmeal and some fruit
I always eat breakfast when I watch these.
Ounds elicious. Ome ried hicken ould o reat ith hat.
Why is he constantly chuckling like a ninny the whole time? Could he be nervous? He comes across like a simpleton, which of course he isn't. He's freaking brilliantly talented.
I think so.
what's the booing about?? several times
they're calling his name... Bruuuuuuuce
Damn audience. They have no respect for...oh wait, never mind.
I was saying Boo-urse
/watch?v=Vb_eeVIpDw8
No way Stephen. That Elvis clip would be from maybe 60 years ago, not 50. Like, 1961? Tho I think it could be even earlier, cuz Hound Dog came out in the 50s and was one of the first hits Elvis had. 50 years would put it at 1971, and that clip is definitely not from 71.
Are people yelling "Booo!" or "Bruuuce!"?
They're yelling 'Bruuuce!'
Thanks!
"Boobs" (they're a horny crowd)
Even I had the same doubt....I thought he made some political comment in favour of Trump recently or something :P
Boooooooo-urns!
Elvis and music, how are they connected ?
Bruce manages to look older than Sir Paul or sir Ringo
But more handsome handsome
sorry someone got their maths wrong, 50 years???????
I love Bruce Springsteen music. But he is always saying that it was this band that made him want to be a rock star. I remember he was doing an interview. He was walking down the boardwalk Atlantic City. Pointed to the old convention center Atlantic City said that's where it all started he saw the who. And that's when he wanted to be a singer-songwriter rockstar. He said that was the first Rock concert. Am a big a big big fan of THE WHO. And I thought that was so cool that it was THE WHO that was the influence for Bruce to become what he has become. I just don't like when it's someone different all the time.
Sooo why are they booing him at the beginning ? Is he endorsing Trump or something?
Yes
Of course he isn't, he called him a moron yesterday, they're bellowing his name.
They're saying "Bruuuuuuuuce!"
Aaaa.OK, thanks :)
Trump is unfit for office, and trying to create some kind of equivalency between a number of settled cases and what had been referred to as a 'slew' of credible allegations is a desperate tactic voters will see through. The only reason I care that Melania modelled illegally in the US before the election is that Trump enabled it. Otherwise, it's not about the spouses.
I really don't know this guy super well - why are they booing??
thank's I thought too that they were booing :D
Even I had the same doubt....I thought he made some political comment in favour of Trump recently or something :P
Because they've heard his music.
Bruce Springsteen, aka Captain Gigglepuss.
Ha ha ha, ho ho ho, he he he ,haw haw haw, yuk yuk yuk .
Dating posts would be nice too.
Sub spanish please🙏
Why are the booing btw ?
They are not booing, they are saying "Bruuuuuuuce"
They're saying 'Booo-uurns'.
I was saying Booo-urns......
A stupid idea to begin with. As if to deliberately chant names that rhyme with "booooo!" is some clever, tongue-in-cheek tradition. Stop it.
they just discovered Batman's secret identity and feel the need to calling it out
Bless Bruce - total pro laughing at Colbert’s inane bollocks comments & lame ass questions.
Cheyenne Brennan 😌🇺🇸🇬🇧
He walks and sounds like Bill Clinton. He is awesome but I can't watch him being interviewed. Love his music through
whyd the boo him at first?
They're saying "Bruuuuuuce!"
I don't have any opinion on his music, don't love it don't hate it, I haven't listened to everything though. But I wouldn't boo him
bruce hates praise
not six seven its sixteen and seventeen Bruce
Stephen was wrong, not Bruce. It was 60 years since Elvis was on the Ed Sullivan Show.
Why do you have like 10 videos of Bruce? Was it that boring of a show?
He was the sole guest.
I hate that crowed.
Why? They're cheering Springsteen.
Natty jacket that The Boss is wearing.
I had no idea what the song was either, shows what a joke MD Stephen, has. He's so, sycophantic, it's embarrassing.
What?
Are they booing Bruce Springsteen ?
They're saying "Bruuuuuuce!"
Thank god he is such a good composer and musician........cause he sounds kind of like a doofus when he talks
And Bruce Springsteen turned me off of music.
He has a lot of people, Bruce couldn't carry a tune in a bucket
You matter!
Oh man I am really sorry for you if that's the case!
I guess you don't have to know how to subtract to play music. If Bruce is 67 years old and Elvis played 50 years ago in the clip they showed, then Bruce would have been 17 years old when Elvis played, not "6 or 7".
That makes sense, the clip looked like it was older than 1966.
The clip they showed was from 1956
Sorry, nice guy but I don't like his music!
Benjamin Franklin , Andrew Jackson, George Washington inspired Little Bruce more. Donald Trump upsets Bruce these days. Bruce Springsteen only dreams and wishes he could draw crowds like Donald Trump.
What crowds? Jan. 6th crowds, traitor?
The boss is terrible in math, 50 years ago he was 17 not 7.
actually stephen is wrong, the elvis performance was from 1954 or 1955, so it was about 60 years ago
Use your brain, Einstein. Do you really think Bruce would be confused if he was 7 or 17 when he first saw Elvis? It's Stephen who was wrong not Bruce.
Bruce said he was 16-17 when he saw the Beatles perform. He said he was 6-7 when he saw Elvis.
who gives a crap
you were 17 Mr the boss when you first heard Elvis. you are 67, he played there 50 years ago... Ergo, 17yo.also, you are not my favorite and your songs all sound alike, but not in a good way. you would have been a one hit wonder if not for blue jeans, the misfiring synopsis and hormones girls and some guys. lulz
Actually, Stephen Colbert was the one was wrong. Elvis played Houndog on the Ed Sullivan show in 1956. Show Bruce is correct. And regarding your musical opinion: whatever.