tearose63 writes: I cannot wait and pre-orderd on Amazon as soon as I got the tweet. I do wish it would've been the last show of the tour in Buffalo though. Would've loved the Greetings from Asbury Park album on DVD.

Vegas Johnny writes: DM...in terms of the show yes ...look at the setlists after Glasto and HP and you'll see how much they changed ....just for me personally it didn't do anything for me....the encores were set in stone ...think there were far better shows both in terms of setlist and audience paryicipation that could have been discussed. Having said that I love you Broooce ...!!

kcullen923 writes: I wish the poll had offered an option for those who have turned their spouses INTO Bruce fans

DM writes: I went to 9 WOAD shows (2 giants, the river show, and the final 2) and I still think this is a solid setlist. I love trapped, racing in the street, of course badlands. And i still love hearing glory days live. It's a fun show. I think it will be great!

LikeDynamite writes: I have a really hard time going out with guys who are not Bruce fans. Actually, that's part of the reason I'm single. I simply need to be with someone who loves Bruce as much as I do because his music means so much to; ultimately, it would be terrible NOT to be able to share that with a partner.

KMM writes: Please can we get 'Rosalita' added to the setlist Why have they left this out ?

Timmy writes: I think it'd be more interesting to see which title track is the most _representative_, which one tells the most about the other tracks and overall feeling of the album. Keep it up Karsten, I love these polls! :P

mick parkinson writes: there will always be someones favourite left out, all we can do is enjoy what bruce gives us !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

dfan writes: we need rosie!!!!!!!!!!!!!

dfan writes: if only my honey was hooked

Rick Diehl writes: whatever it is, it's ALL GOOD !

David N. writes: That is strange about Nebraska. Also "Born In The USA", which lyrically is still one of his greatest achievements. Lastly, it is sad to see "Devils and Dust" so low on such a poll. Take out the too loud harmonica and all the Brendan O'Brien production, and you've got a monster song.

mick parkinson writes: rosie is on countless other dvds just accept & ENJOY !!!!!!!!!!!!!

NigelM writes: Yes, I was there too. Saw four on the tour, this Santiago and the fantastic NY shows. Thought Bruce was tired and the voice showed, apparently they drove late at night from Glastonbury so not surprising really. Watch Steve on this - he was on fire, probably the most animated I have seen him for a long time. Like all Bruce shows it is great fun, perhaps not the best, but who cares this is Springsteen, hard to beat!

Kavana writes: Nick, Of course we're all going to enjoy the DVD and are thankful for 'product'. But I still find it very strange that in a show that was filmed and being presented chronologically from beginning to end would leave out any song - and more so Rosie. (Incidentally, I still can't understand why John Henry was left off LID either) Is it perhaps because they didnt' get a good 'take' into the can? And I agree with NigelM - like all Bruce shows it'll be great, irrespective of whether or not it's his best show. It'll still be much better than most other concerts out there.

Kavana writes: According to BS.net Rosalita is now included on the DVD - no. 22 on the setlisting

mick parkinson writes: is everyone happy now ????????????????

gpjmoss writes: This is a disgraceful marketing act - as many others have said - in the middle of a recession. To put rare singles on limited release is pathetic and shows that Bruce is not showing much really understanding of his fan base, and the type of people who will pay well over the odds for these records. Both this, and last, years releases for Record Store Day are selling for £25-50GBP on eBay. Thanks, Bruce, a cynical piece of marketing which I never expected from you. To do it once was bad enough, but twice... Hang on, though, we had the travesty of the Wal-Mart greatest hits compilation, which back-fired. These cynical exploitations of fans via the shoddy Record Store Day should not be repeated.

Goerge W. writes: @ A Vet: He didn't write the song speaking in the 3rd person did he? "I had a brother at Khe Sahn..." "Shipped me off to a foreign land..." But my main point is that he released the song in 1984 at a time when the economy was getting better each day, the unemployment was declining, interest rates were dropping (remember 14% rates on mortgages during the Carter years) & we had a president who was very simpathetic to the Vietnam Vets & the families of those POW/MIA. The article was "The RIGHT finally understands 'Born in the USA." But I think the left, in this case Bruce are the one who didn't & don't understand. If he had released it in '77 or '78 it would have been much more relevant. As I said before, he doesn't write from his own personal 1st hand experience. Look at things now, how the left doesn't support our troops & vets in the current world. They'd rather cut budgets, procrastinate on military decisions, prosecute Navy Seals for doing their jobs & treat terrorists like they were citizens. I don't hear B.S. writing anyhting about those injustices!! And I want to thank you for your service to our great country. We have the luxury of voicing our different opinions because good people like yourself are willing to stand up & fight to protect those rights. That certainly should never be forgotten.Thank you!

joe writes: please shave that hair off your chin & use a bit more just for men

mark writes: i agree...part of being a rocker is looking the part..everything else about you is young..except that soul patch and white hair

Kal writes: Little Steven's Underground Garage is the only thing on radio that counts.

Magnus Lauglo writes: I voted for Dylan, but might well have chosen Chuck Berry if he had been an option. And to be fair, I think he should have been - all that auto imagery and clever compact lyrics. I do like these polls, they add a fun little weekly element to the site!

Bruce Fairlie writes: That's good news, I think this boxset will be well worth the wait, I think it will be the goddamn HolyGrail for serious Bruce fans. I'll be happy as long as its here by December.

galv. tx. fan writes: bring on the darknees tour dvd. please

the iLSTER writes: go stevie

Spencer writes: I think Guthrie and Williams had the biggest effect on Springsteen's career when you look at their whole catalogues in relation to Bruce's work. Bruce has said he only was really influenced by the 65-66 era Dylan, but loves all Guthrie and Hank music. Guthrie and Hank were responsible for most of The River, Nebraska, and some of the theme of BITUSA.

anne writes: you aren't on crack but they are!

Timmy Petersson writes: Whoa, saw the setlist and thought "Hmm, Cut's Like a Knife... I know the Bryan Adams song, but didn't know there was any sixties r'n'r song with the same title". Turns out it was the BA song... Pretty cool lineup, the only one that seems really out of place to me is Gaga.

Kristine writes: I'd have loved to been front row for that!

Matthew O writes: I am so excited that this is coming out on DVD and the reason why, I was there! I disagree with all this nonsense about how tired he was. On the other hand I think he can be forgiven that he has no longer got the energy of a 30 year old especially as he did not get off stage until about 1am the same day at glastonbury. Nearly 6 hours of rock and roll in 24 hours for a 59 year old can't be too bad can it? I also disagree about the set list. In all my years of seeing Springsteen I don't think I have ever seen such a set list that spans monst of his catalogue. For all your doubters I would say go and watch Robbie Williams and Take That. But on the 22nd of June this London boy will be taking the day off to relive a glorious, unforgetable day in my home town. Peace

gus writes: How my heart races when i cam imagine being one of the lucky people in the room when Bruce walks out.

Frankie writes: It's an utter pile of s**t on every conceivable level. If Bruce didn't have the monumental greatness of his first 8 studio albums (Greetings thru Tunnel) to fall back on, he would be long forgotten. Fortunately, those are so off-the-scale great we can (maybe) forget the Working On A Dream disaster.

ED writes: thats nonsense frankie, the rising was a fantastic album!!! so to were ghost of tom joad (youngstown??)and devils and dust to a lesser extent.

Outlaw Pete writes: Frankie that's only your opinion, not fact. Kingdom of Days would make it onto my all time top ten, as would The Wrestler. As for the records after Tunnel..., Human Touch, If I Should Fall Behind, I Wish I Were Blind, The Rising, Lonesome Day, Radio Nowhere, Girls In Their Summer Clothes, Jesus Was An Only Son...all these songs can stand shoulder to shoulder with Born To Run etc. It ain't the '70's and '80's anymore, and Bruce has every right to move on and express himself however he chooses. He shares his music with us, and if you don't like it, that's fine, but plenty others do.

spanish johnny 68 writes: frankie i totally disagree with your outrageously stupid opinion!! How can you say an album like the rising would ever be forgotten?? Its a bizzare statement on your behalf. Songs like My city of ruins and the rising will go down with his best songs.

Go Terps writes: The things that separate Bruce from the rest is that he has grown up. he doesn't sing songs about being a romantic kid on the Jersey boardwalk. Frankie needs to listen to the Rolling Stones,Paul McCartney and other lame rockers who were past their prime in 1975.It's too bad Frankie has a great Bruce song name Frankie. He doesn't deserve it. Frankie needs to put on ihs T-shirt and bandanna and go back to 1984 and listen to Wham.The rest of us have grown up and understand what Bruce is all about.

Frankie writes: Remember, when I mentioned the first 8 studio albums the words I used were "monumental greatness" and "off-the-scale great". That is NOT to say that The Rising and several other releases weren't good, only that they aren't really on par with B2R, Darkness, River, Nebraska etc etc. For example, one could easily argue B2R is one of a handful of greatest albums in the history of rock n roll. I don't think you can quite say that for Rising or the others from say 1990 onwards. So it's all relative: I'm simply saying 2 things: first, those first 8 albums were insanely great (which is an astounding body of work by any measure) and second, Working On A Dream is outright lousy (musically, lyrically, creatively, production quality etc). That obviously does not diminish Bruce one bit. He's a towering figure in the history of Rock no matter how good or bad Working on a Dream is. Try to be objective, rather than blindly gushing over anything Bruce releases. Bruce is in the pantheon of music gods for sure, but certainly not because of Working on A Dream.

Marcus writes: The DVD is awesome. Even the unsuall daylight aspect seems OK for me. His voice is not the best but he definitively doesn´t seem tired. His performance is superb. I only wished, he had played Twist and Shout for last song after DITD, but I guess he already surpassed the curfew.:-)

Kyle William writes: Soutside Johnny, for all his party classics and the Tom Waits album. Saw him 2 weeks ago give a fun gig. Second, Joe Grushecky, because I've seen him give it all several times, like his albums, writes good songs with BS. I'll see him talk, and hopefully play, at the Rock Hall here in Cleveland tonight. He's presented interesting talks and intense performances at Glory Days conferences both times. Third, Willie Nile. Amazing last album, and terrific performance at the Stone Pony at last year's Glory Days.

peter (itegem) writes: I just received the dvd from Amazon.Uk and it's superb.His voice is very good for a guy that is almost 61 and this is a nice release

Ryan Wakley writes: I love this DVD!

Vince Krevinas writes: Easily the DEFINITIVE Bruce concert DVD. Exceeded all my expectations. Commments that I read that he was tired and the crowd was "static" are wildly inaccurate. What struck me was watching what seemed to be ALL 50k attendees waving their arms simultaneously side to side during WOAD. It only got even better from there

Direvecy-online writes: Very similar.

sharon willson writes: I was at this concert and have seen Bruce 30 times at least live, this concert was just as good as any I have seen, he did not look tired the band was tight, the crowd loved it and I went home once again knackerd and sooo entertained, I only hope Bruce does not stop yet, no one comes close to him for value for money at a concert. L love him and wish him and the band and familt every happiness.

Tom writes: this is the first i'm reading that patti was THERE and didnt play? Thats shocking..i thought it was very odd to release a dvd without her..but this news makes it more weird

James writes: Good review - it wasn't Patti you saw though.

Blind Zero writes: Strange to read a concert DVD review that doensn't mention even one song title.

LegalWiz 60 writes: I enjoyed the concert, but for some reason I was a little let down because of the lack of energy. I don't mean just Bruce, I mean the whole band seem flat. Now this is just my opinion, when I saw Bruce later in the tour at the MSG #1, that was a great show! Lots of tempo, lots of energy, and what a good time! I'm just gonna hope and pray that the Darkness Box Set lives up to what we all want, and preserves the memory of Bruce & the Boys back in the days when they really made a name for themselves.

vic writes: You've got to be kidding! Lack of energy? Both Bruce and the band were on fire from first note to last. I can't imagine anyone, even remotely interested in Bruce and his music, not being blown away by this DVD. Many of his so called fans on this site are being totally unfair and inaccurate in their comments.

GEORGE FROM THESSALONIKI GREECE writes: THIS SONG IS A MASTERPIEC OF ITS OWN. IT'S A WHOLE MUSIC IN 9 MINUTES. WE KNOW IT, WE LITEN AT IT ABOUT 10 TIMES A DAY FOR THE LAST 28 YEARS (I.M 38) I DON' WANT EXPLANATION ABOUT HOW IT WAS WRITTEN. I JUST SIT BACK AND ADMIRE BRUCE'S EXTRAORDINARY TALLENT

londonrob writes: Well I was there and as I posted at the time; having seen his performance from Glastonbury the night before on the TV, was just blown away that he could give so much again the next night. Will I be purchasing this DVD though ? You simply can't beat being there.

Mr.Daniel Mcgrath writes: It was 1987,I was almost ready to go Pro Motocross here in Australia.First round of the year and I took a massive fall,leaving me in a Deep,Deep Coma for over three months. Doctors told my parents to play music beside me all day,every day.Music I used to listen to alot,so they played Born in the Usa day in,day out beside me with hope my brain would hear this and respond? Doctors said I was brain dead,time to turn my life support off.Only my parents said wait,they played the boss louder beside me.Then one day my vital signs improved and here I am today with no ill effects at all.Mr.Bruce Springsteen,your music saved my life,I thank you for my life>Here in Australia I would say you are a bloody good mate(friend) to have and respect.You are a legend without doubt and I continue to listen to your winderful music wvwey day,again thank you!

Dave writes: The sound is indeed stunning. It sounds so much better than Barcelona because Bob Clearmountain mixed it, as opposed to Brendan O'Brien, who is not a good mixing engineer. You need a top flight guy to find room for all those instruments and sounds.

the iLSTER writes: what about some news about the darkness box ? its already time for the river .

Timmy writes: ...when I saw "Alejandro", I thought it was another appearance with Lady Gaga. :P

Russ Coppack writes: Dancing in the Dark.

Marcus writes: I voted for "it was the right thing to do and he made good use of it". I mean, he raised three kids during this period and enjoyed being a father. How can you call this wasted time? Beside, I liked the records he recorded during the time.

rd2 writes: If Bruce hadn't broken up the band, then we would have had the best of both worlds. We had Nebraska sandwiched in between 2 of Bruce's most popular albums. This past decade has shown that Bruce can strike a balance between E Street and other projects. We missed out on a decade of seeing the E Street Band on tour and there are artists, Tom Petty being one who have continued to write, perform and remain relevant whilst continuing with the original band. In Petty's case he's written essentially solo albums yet toured with the Heartbreakers and pursued other projects (The Wilbury's, Bob Dylan)

Magnus writes: I think this question basically comes down to whether you think HT/LT would have been better with the ESB or not. And if so, how much. Is there any reason to assume that Bruce would have been more musically prolific, if the band had been around? Surely TGOTJ would still have been a solo album.

Marko writes: I have to agree about the Hyde Park sound, absolutely stunning. Barcelona was a muddy mix. As for the energy, HP seemed energetic to me!

Klaus writes: He started a family and found some kind of inner peace. Who know how f**ked up he would be today if he was a 60 year old who had newer learned how to put down the guitar? He made good use of the time - indeed.

adrian writes: how anyone can say bruce and the gang lack energy defies belief.this is a stunning show by an artist at the peak of his powers.

Dave writes: I disagree somewhat as for the sound quality. It´s certainly good, but lacks much of the strong bass you experience at the show. Compare to the sound of the bonus song The River and you know what I mean. The sound is much fuller.

Pete writes: My problem with Bruce breaking up the band was that in terms of the band records he put out in the 90's Human Touch and Lucky Town, the sound exactly like records he could have put out with the ESB, in a better fashion. So while I don't have a problem with the "other band" per se I just think Bruce kind of diminished his reputation by putting out albums that probably would have been better with the ESB. I think Joad is a different story, and whether one likes the album or not, it was the experiment Bruce was looking for, and I think it worked. However, as D&D showed, I think Bruce could have done his acoustic experiment without breaking up the band. So I do think the 90 were a pretty wasted period, and I think ESB would have been even more appreciated, had it had the chance to show off its skills while most of the band members were still in their playing prime. Not that the last 10 years have not been great, but who would not have loved 10 more years of Clarence in health similar to or better then on the reunion tour? I think the only downside might have been Steve not returning, and I think that might have been a sad trade off, but I can't honestly say that I would not take 10 more years of ESB music / tours if it meant no Steve. No disrespect to him, but still 10 more years of ESB albums / tours, am I alone in not being able to say I would not take them, even if it meant Steve would not be back with ESB?

Mike K writes: Versus Bruce's other official DVD releases, the sound on LIHP is virtually musical 3D. Everyone I've played this for has agreed. It's so immediate, TOTALLY clear,life like, hugely large yet not bombastic. One can quibble on the bass and drum mix, etc. I've played it numerous times over a quality home theater system and congratulate Bruce for appearing in my home every time.

Catstone writes: I guess that a fair proportion the 25% who still buy bootlegs are the same people who share the stuff via the internet. Someone somewhere has to buy a Crystal Cat boot before it can be 'liberated'for general use.

Gary writes: I'm somewhat computer literate, but I still don't understand the download system on Jungleland. My download collection would be greatly improved if I could only figure that out? Any suggestions?

mick parkinson writes: about bloody time too !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Terry writes: I agree with Gary. Is everyone that much smarter than us? I've tried a few times to do the BitTorrent thing and get so confused that I give up. I really need the return of the old time traders

the iLSTER writes: a while ago i saw stevie say its coming out on chrismas and that it will include something like 10 outtakes .

Kevin writes: Gary & Terry: downloading and using torrents isn't that complicated and I'm sure that with a little time (like less than 30 minutes), you can master it. You need to download and install a bit torrent client. Then you can use Jungleland to download a torrent for the show you want. A torrent is just a small file that is "opened" with your bit torrent client (program) and contains information to connect you to the rest of the folks with the show. Now, once you download the show, there is the question about the files and what do with them. But that's another story and learning how to deal with the different file formats (.flac for example) is also easy. Good luck, don't give up, once you master it (and you will) - you'll quickly see that this is the best way to share and obtain bootlegs.

David writes: Have faith in the Torrenting. I've managed to download 6 concerts from various sources mainly Pirate Bay, Torrent Hound (Jungleland is too political in that if you don't upload enough or can't they pretty much ban you, which is what happened to me, but not before getting Toronto 84!!!) Stick with it, long live torrent!! - Just download it, read some tutorials and it's easy. Good luck

vince k writes: Still no mention of a concert with the box. Hopefully, they're still working on remastering a show that's been selected. Got to have a show!

michael fitzgerald writes: the nineties were bruces transition years,i was at the human touch gig at the rds in dublin may 93 when he sang with joe ely and brought jerry lee lewis up on stage,been such a boss fan i enjoyed the show without the esb,in 95 after the ghost of tom joad i found the album a must only for die hard boss fans such as myself and i believe streets of philadelphia saved bruces career.songs from the tracks album such as loose change, Happy, Trouble in paradise, over the rise, My lover man,Two for the road etc should have been released as a studio album and ill never understand why unless your a boss fan no one knows these great songs and they would have been surefire hits. the rising was a good album But! bruce delivered a message through his music in the seventies, eighties alas in the nineties his messages through his music were almost non-existant until his resurrection in the millenium years.bruce is back thats all that matters

Mike writes: Excellent review...I agree with you 100%. I really enjoyed the book.

mick parkinson writes: i thought it was a very good read i enjoyed it !!!

Angels writes: I enjoyed it a lot. Excellent!!!

JustMe writes: Holy shit!

Blind Zero writes: Hey, sounds like 2010-Bruce singing on "Save My Love For You"!

mick parkinson writes: roll on november 16th is all i can say !!!

mick parkinson writes: seems a bit expensive but when you look at what you are getting i suppose it's not like i said can't wait !!

Jordan writes: just preordered it!

Marcus writes: That is way beyond my expectations! Awesome news! Can´t wait!

Vince K writes: I'm overwhelmed by this news! The money has been set aside no matter how much it costs.

denzil writes: waited along time for is one

anthony writes: its been along time time comin great stuff

Tom G writes: Should we now be agitating for a River box set, haha

Monroe writes: I actually felt sorry for Clarence at the end of the book. A life of great events but a void at the centre of his soul. Not a happy man

jim writes: yes a River box set sounds damm fine

mike writes: oh yeah!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Cant wait.

Anders from Sweden writes: This is a world sensation! Is Elvis the king? Bob Dylan a legend? No no no... Only Bruce Springsteen is "The Boss", with the legendary E street band, and this is the proof!

mick parkinson writes: ok ok preordered it heart overuled head thank god and have to agree with Anders

Magnus writes: I think Bruce's handling of female characters and his respect for them is one of the few things that is truly original in his work. It's all very un "rock n roll" when you think about it. Nice poll Karsten, thanks!

Dallas writes: I agree with Blind Zero. Just listened to it.

Jason writes: What about just the remastered darkness on vinyl or darkness and the promise on vinyl?

anteo writes: Can't believe Cynthia got only 1%. I'm sure I saw her deadlift 400lbs in '86.

lorrie taylor writes: i thought max was with his other new big band i suppose he's playing with both love the boss wish some one could put it on youtube good luck boss

tom writes: yes..save my love was just recorded..he sounds so damn good!!!

Rocco C writes: Was outside, what a treat to hear these Jersey legends perform such great Music. Whoever was inside should consider themselves blessed.Thanks to Southside, for opening the side door so we can hear the music even better.The ingrate woman with the (Exit 105 sweatshirt) giving the Stone Pony staff a hard time should go away for good.You may ruin it for everyone. Better not be me.

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