Learning to love Springsteen

[ukslim]

So, I have it on good authority that Bruce is a force of nature on a big live stage.

But I was 11 when Born in the USA came out, and not only did I think it was boring old people's music at the time, but I dismissed it as pro-America pro-Reagan cheerleading (through not listening properly).

I don't think I'm ever going to come to love Born in the USA, Born to Run, Dancing in the Dark, stuff from that era -- too 80s, too commercial.

But I get the sense there's more to Bruce than that. What albums should I be looking for?

[The Nal]

So, I have it on good authority that Bruce is a force of nature on a big live stage.

But I was 11 when Born in the USA came out, and not only did I think it was boring old people's music at the time, but I dismissed it as pro-America pro-Reagan cheerleading (through not listening properly).

I don't think I'm ever going to come to love Born in the USA, Born to Run, Dancing in the Dark, stuff from that era -- too 80s, too commercial.

But I get the sense there's more to Bruce than that. What albums should I be looking for?

[newguy(paranoid)]

Born To Run was released a decade before 'the 80's stuff' you describe. I'd defintely reccommend listening to the born to run album, and the other early albums, particularly the debut 'greetings from asbury park'.

To get in the mood for Glasto, also try out 'The Rising' (2002). The return of the E-Street Band and my personal favourite of the newer albums.

if all else fails, get a best of!

[Bluearsedfly]

Eer, how about "greatest hits"?

[Jens Wildman]

So, I have it on good authority that Bruce is a force of nature on a big live stage.

But I was 11 when Born in the USA came out, and not only did I think it was boring old people's music at the time, but I dismissed it as pro-America pro-Reagan cheerleading (through not listening properly).

I don't think I'm ever going to come to love Born in the USA, Born to Run, Dancing in the Dark, stuff from that era -- too 80s, too commercial.

But I get the sense there's more to Bruce than that. What albums should I be looking for?

Edited April 29, 2009 by Jens Wildman

[Ed209]

I got myself a copy of the 3 disc Essential Bruce. How do the Bruce heads rate that?

[The Nal]

I got myself a copy of the 3 disc Essential Bruce. How do the Bruce heads rate that?

[Jens Wildman]

I got myself a copy of the 3 disc Essential Bruce. How do the Bruce heads rate that?

Edited April 29, 2009 by Jens Wildman

[ukslim]

Great, thanks everyone. I'll d/l the boot when I'm at home on a decent net connection. And definitely check out Born to Run. Not sure about the song (maybe Peter Kay ruined it for me) but the rest of the album will be new to me.

[daveinafield]

So, I have it on good authority that Bruce is a force of nature on a big live stage.

But I was 11 when Born in the USA came out, and not only did I think it was boring old people's music at the time, but I dismissed it as pro-America pro-Reagan cheerleading (through not listening properly).

I don't think I'm ever going to come to love Born in the USA, Born to Run, Dancing in the Dark, stuff from that era -- too 80s, too commercial.

But I get the sense there's more to Bruce than that. What albums should I be looking for?

[Wooderson]

1. 09/19/1978 Capital Theatre, Passaic, NJ (A TOP 55 SHOW)

Set List: Badlands / Streets Of Fire / Spirit In The Night / Darkness On The Edge Of Town / Independence Day / Promised Land / Prove It All Night / Racing In The Street / Thunder Road / Meeting Across The River / Jungleland / Kitty's Back / Fire / Candy'S Room / Because The Night / Point Blank / Not Fade Away - She's The One / Backstreets / Rosalita / 4th Of July Asbury Park (Sandy) / Born To Run / 10th Ave Freeze Out / Detroit Medley / Raise Your Hand

[Lily Is The Princess]

The Darkness On The Edge of Town album is my second favourite behind Born To Run.

Every song is good, thats worth getting.

[daveinafield]

The Darkness On The Edge of Town album is my second favourite behind Born To Run.

Every song is good, thats worth getting.

[sdaveak47]

Bet Jens is loving this thread !!!

[beamends]

I can't stand his later stuff, but the early albums are superb:

The River

Greetings From Ashbury Park

The Wild, The Innocent And The E Street Shuffle

Darkness On The Edge of Town

Nabraska

After those he went down hill (though anything live is pretty good) IMO.

Nebraska should have a health warning though - it steals Leonard Cohen's crown for Music To Commit Suicide To .... ;-)

[The Nal]

The River

Greetings From Ashbury Park

The Wild, The Innocent And The E Street Shuffle

Darkness On The Edge of Town

Nabraska

[Jens Wildman]

After those he went down hill (though anything live is pretty good) IMO.

Edited April 29, 2009 by Jens Wildman

[Jens Wildman]

Bet Jens is loving this thread !!!

[beamends]

Presume you just forgot to mention Born to Run?

[sdaveak47]

What i would love is that someone did proper warm-up threads for a band(s)they look forward too.

[cavelier5]

That bootleg sounds awesome - I'll have to download that when I get home tonight.

I no massive Bruce lover (I'm more of a Neil Young fan), but I do love Nebraska. Quiet, sombre and reflective, more so obviously than the likes of Born to Run and Born in the USA, but it really gets under you skin. Atlantic City is one of my favourite tunes ever.

[Chazeboy]

try and get a hold of the 1970 something live at the hammersmith appollo, it is a tremendous album

[beamends]

try and get a hold of the 1970 something live at the hammersmith appollo, it is a tremendous album

[Jens Wildman]

The Passaic concert is also on video-bootleg. Its not on sale in stores. But you can download it legal and free from Jungleland. It`s about 9 GB. And the sound and picture quality is good.

The clip below is from that video. There is also a video of the 20.9.1978 (the day after) concert.

Edited April 29, 2009 by Jens Wildman

[Jens Wildman]

The DVD from the Appolo gig in 75` is in the 30th anaversery box for Born To Run.

Edited April 29, 2009 by Jens Wildman