Bruce Springsteen

[The Nal]

probably...

but it wouldn't be the same (obviously)

considering how much of a struggle the last tour was for him, I can't imagine there being any more shows.

The Who seem unlikey to do much more, same for The Stones.... E-Street Band..?..

feeling like an end of an era really

again

Everythings shite since Roy Orbison died.

Bruce has said before that there'd be no ESB without Big C.

Edited June 13, 2011 by The Nal

[The Nal]

Latest.

Hes hospitalized in Florida after a stroke, has had two brain surgeries but is "responsive and in stable condition.

"two brain surgeries"

[strummer77]

Latest.

Hes hospitalized in Florida after a stroke, has had two brain surgeries but is "responsive and in stable condition.

"two brain surgeries"

Doesn't sound great does it

[The Nal]

Doesn't sound great does it

No it does not.

R.I.P. Clarence.

[strummer77]

No it does not.

R.I.P. Clarence.

RIP Big Man.

A true legend of the music industry.

[Jaybles]

RIP Big C

The world has lost a big talent

[When Jokers Attack]

RIP 'Big Man' Clarence Clemons, Seeing the greatest live act of all time will never be the same again.

Edited June 19, 2011 by When Jokers Attack

[When Jokers Attack]

Just got round to reading Springsteens eulogy.

http://www.brucespringsteen.net/news/index.html

So damn touching.

[The Nal]

Could be all over for the E Street Band. Steve Van Zandt says meeting will take place over the next few weeks about the future. Big C's death ""a void we will never replace".

[The Nal]

This from Friday night in Pittsburgh where Bruce played a 3-1/2 hour show with Joe Grushecky and his band. He is back.

[The Nal]

"Well, things are starting to heat up down on E Street.

A lot of you have been hearing that Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band will be on tour in 2012. That is absolutely correct. The European dates run from the middle of May until end of July and are being announced this week. Info on the US dates and the World tour dates will coming up shortly.

In addition, we want you to know that the music is almost done (but still untitled), we have almost settled on the release date (but not quite yet), and that we are all incredibly excited about everything that we're planning for 2012. That's all the info we have for right now, but we'll get back to you — real soon."

Edited November 21, 2011 by The Nal

[The Nal]

took me by surprise, a bit....

Hes playing Isle of Wight on June 24th and Hard Rock Calling on July 14th.

[Wooderson]

Which tour was it that he played two nights at the Emirates? Thats preferable to Hyde Park right?

[Wooderson]

*checks* It was 2008. Two humdingers as it transpires.

[Wooderson]

I went the first night, and it was one of the best shows ever. The show overran (I think) and he was fined thousands....

started with a truly stonking 10th Avenue... and just got better and better. First great Springsteen show in a few years (for me)... until that tour finished, he was amazing... again

Think he played "Candy's Room" that night didnt he? One of my faves, that. And "Backstreets" was played on the following night... havent seen either of them in the 7/8 shows I've seen.

Think that 2008 tour was sensational. My fave of the shows ive seen was the last night of 3 in Dublin. Mindblowing atmosphere.

[The Nal]

So 95 euro (£81) for the Dublin show. On a Tuesday.

63 euro (£55) for Sunderland on a Saturday.

42 euro (36) for Milan.

Good thing the Irish are minted at the moment!

[When Jokers Attack]

Going to get a ticket for Sunderland. Reckon it will sell out fast? Going to have to wait until early next year to get one.

[Wooderson]

Think he played "Candy's Room" that night didnt he? One of my faves, that. And "Backstreets" was played on the following night... havent seen either of them in the 7/8 shows I've seen.

*edit*

He played Candy's Room at a show I was at with The Nal in '03. Real "up-close-and-personal" stuff that gig.

After "The River", Candy's Room is prolly my fave song of his.

[The Nal]

*edit*

He played Candy's Room at a show I was at with The Nal in '03. Real "up-close-and-personal" stuff that gig.

After "The River", Candy's Room is prolly my fave song of his.

especially live...

Not up there for me, although I do like it.

Its my favourite song hes written about a prostitute though. And hes written a couple.

[The Nal]

I like the 'oddness' about it's structure... the build up and the tension that gets released... the dynamics. It's only a short song, just does what it does, and then off

like being with a prostitue

probably.....

Or a groupie in your case.....

Probably.......

Edited November 25, 2011 by The Nal

[Wooderson]

Hooker or a stripper? Dunno. I give him a little more credit than that. I always took it as "Candy" was Bruce's personification of his barely-tempered lust. For a man practically devoid of any psychadelic references in his music this stands just to the left of the rest of his back-catalogue. And the solo?!?!!?1 Fackin' hell lads. Stunning.

[The Nal]

Just got tickets for Barcelona on May 17th!

[The Nal]

Cant get passed the fact its the exact same melody as Theres Always Something There To Remind Me by Sandie Shaw.

Edited January 20, 2012 by The Nal

[The Nal]

pedantic?

[The Nal]

except that's the riff (just one bar) that the whole song is based on...

The whole Springsteen song is based on the chorus of "Always" in my ears. Or as close as can be.

Shame because the lyrics are pretty good

"I've been stumblin' on good hearts turned to stone,

Those good intentions gone dry as a bone."

Having a pop at Obama there?

how do you do that? you seem to have an encyclopeadic knowledge of youtube!!

I remember seeing a Vanilla Ice documentary years ago on MTV and that part always amused me. You'll usually find anything on Youtube if you search for it.

Edited January 20, 2012 by The Nal