The Rock writes: If it wasnt for bruce and the Student prince meeting the bigman would be a big black guy who played sax .

Billy writes: The Boss should stay away from Large arenas Londons Calling) now and appearances with Lady Gaga and Obama, period.

Jillian S writes: I was inside and truly blown away.I am associated with charity. I just wondered where was Patty .Has anyone seen Patty

Roe "Boss fan since 1975" writes: Have to agree with Rocco C. It was a pleasure being outside the Stone Pony and hearing such great music. The crowd was great and well behaved with the exception of this woman with the Exit 105 Sweatshirt. Another has been groupie trying to ruin the fun for everyone else. There was another kook constantly stalking the parking lot for Bruces car.

Ann K writes: I would hope Bruce has the sense at this age to realize its time to stop playing the large venues.His voice in Londons calling was tired.He should pick and choose smaller more intimat venues.he doesnt need the money.Bruce I love you but please do not get on stage with the likes of Lady Gaga.Just keep hangin at the shore.

Mike Connors writes: does anyone know the status of the big mans health.I hope he is taking care of himself.What would we do without him.

mick parkinson writes: and us mere mortals await nov 16 and salivate at Mr Landau's hint at a tour paradise !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

tom writes: thank you so much bruce

Louie Gurisi writes: I have to agree with ann K. Stop the madness Boss.Do not play large stadiums anymore.Come back to 1975 charge more per ticket and get back to basics.You are the best.Go out the best.Please for the life of me ,stay out of politics as well. you back a real homerun with this Obama.Back the troops and go to Kabul or Baghdad and play for the troops.It will be safe.

Mickey Scansaroli writes: Good book. Big man is charachter.Could of used more backstage truths.I would like to hear about the Shore points where these cats kicked around.Some groupie gossip would give us a sense of what was transpiring between the great songs and music.Was Bruce really affixed by the need for woman constantly?Is he still like this as media reports? Hep us Big Man. Perhaps the next book.Stay tuned.

Teddy Kavanaugh writes: Bruce are you done.Now get back to the shore and start getting ready for som relived Darkness shows at small arenas locally.Please don't go big stadiums.Your voice is not that strong anymore.Plus you need to be by Patty and your real fans in Jersey. Thats a (The Promise) Bruce, you have to make.

Roe writes: Please do some small venues with DARKNESS...And do have Patty with you...she is your RED HEADED WOMAN...

Roe writes: Bruce you can play in my intimate venue anytime...lol

Roe writes: IS BRUCE REALLY AFFIXED BY THE NEED FOR WOMEN CONSTANTLY??? I'M DEVASTATED

Carol R. writes: Look for an exhibit of never-before shown prints of Frank Stefanko's "Darkness" and "The River" album cover-art beginning on Oct. 14th at Morrison Hotel Gallery in SoHo, NYC. Also showing is Danny Clinch.

Westy writes: Good to see Bruce talking about Pete Molinari there.

mick parkinson writes: should be good Ray Davies is very talented

gus writes: How lucky we are to be able to enjoy this great life of music this man has bestowed upon us.

Vince K writes: Still the most exciting, charismatic and talented entertainer I have ever witnessed. Not to speak of being just a really good person. Enjoy your day, Boss!

mick parkinson writes: happy 61st Bruce keep on making the great music ( and the great tours ) in times like we now live in we need you more than ever

Rosa Pujantell writes: Come back again to Barcelona and share with us your new songs! Happy birthday Bruce!

Doug writes: The fabric of my life.

mick parkinson writes: very well put Vince K couldn't agree more !

Big fan since 1974 writes: I missed him by one night. I was in Jersey for vacation and heard Max was playing at the Pony Friday night so my daughters and I drove down to see if we could snatch a glimpse of the man. Only to read when I got back to Tampa that Bruce was at the Pony the day I headed home, my loss.Looking forward to "Darkness".

Alive (willy) writes: Bruce i still thank god everyday for telling you those 3 words a long time ago: LET IT ROCK!!!!! Happy birthday Mr Springsteen.

Dawn writes: Happy Birthday and thank you for getting me through the worse times in my life. Seeing your 4 Fall 2009 shows at The Spectrum was a dream come true. I listen to your music every day and thank God for Fall 2009. I would love to do see you at the Stoned Pony next fall! Can you tell me how to purchase tix?

Sue Leicester writes: I heard it via a UK radio program on the net. If you love Bruce and Ray, it's historic!

Romie writes: Another whose heart ruled over their head!! It's only money and this is Bruuuuuuuce!!!!!!!

Laser writes: Read a personal report on Bruce's appearance at the Toronto International Film Fest and hear Ed Norton interview Bruce on the making of his Darkness on The Edge of Town album here: http://www.thelightindarkness.com/home/TIFF.php

Jim Pasquale writes: To know the Obara's and especially Francesca, whose smile tells a thousand words is to understand as a parent, how grateful we should all be. I've know Joanne since high school. Remembering the days we'd hitch rides down to AP to the Stone Pony to hang out and listen to Bruce. I can only hope that he see this story. Knowing that he'd certainly make time to experience that wonderful smile that tells a thousand words. We all Love you Francesca!

Annette writes: I work with Joanne and know her wonderful family. I have read her story before, but each time I read it I'm touched by the sensitivity of it and I can hear Bruce Springsteen singing in the background

Frank writes: Don`t know them but love to read this story. Amazing how Bruce seems to attract the best in us. Thanks for sharing and all the best to this family and all the fans around.

mick parkinson writes: i like this new lay out well done Greasy Lake

Timmy Petersson writes: Actually, "American Babylon" was the best album Bruce worked on in the 90's. With "Ruble Doll" coming in second. Gee, that really _was_ a bad decade for his own music... Wish I could be there, I love Grusheckys work, and I've always wanted to see him live.

Ed Chonko writes: American Babylon is an awesome album. I used "Labor of Love" as my wedding song. I met Joe at the Stone Pony after his show and told him about it. He was nice enough to mail me the chords so my wedding band could learn the song. Great guy.

Marile writes: Oh, this is making me cry! I have just discovered Greasy Lake and is having a great time, although it is a sad day and I am crying about a loved one who is in a difficult spot. Of course Bruce is on the CD player ... Please check out my brandnew Springsteen blog at www.marilebetterdays.wordpress.com

Marile writes: I have listened to the first two Bruce programmes on HGRNJ. Here in South Africa it falls between 3:00 and 5:00. Of the firste show I could not remember much, was so sleepy, but the second time I made notes of the titles played, so that I can at least remember it afterwards!It is the very first direct programme about Bruce that I listen to - it is an amazing feeling. Well worth the lack of sleep! He always plays a few unknown songs also. Last week he had a woman on the show who as a student attendend the same college as he, and not only met Bruce (I think it was just as Born in the USA was going big) in the Stone Pony, but also got a lift with him back to her dorm. Please visit my brand new Springsteen blog at www.marilebetterdays.wordpress.com

Marile writes: Do you guys realize how lucky you are to live in the same country as Bruce??? I will probably never be able to see him live, never mind be in the same room. But thank heavens for the internet, YouTube and Greasy Lake! Check out my brand new Springsteen blog at www.marilebetterdays.wordpress.com

Laser writes: Last day to enter. http://www.thelightindarkness.com/CCS/ Please help us make a difference.

Joel writes: You are wrong about Whitefish. He played there, but it was for Toby Scott's wedding, not Chuck's birthday. How do I know? I was in Great Falls, MT plotting fiendishly to see Bruce on the Tom Joad tour when the news hit that he had played a mere four hours away. Why?!?!?!?

cybercat6 writes: My book is also available on Amazon.com and other on-line sites. An e-edition will be available in late November! Thanks,all, for your support and assistance - cybercat6 (linda Randall)

Colin Brown writes: Brings tears to your eyes. But hey, Bruce has been doing that to me since the late 7o's. I hope Francesca gets to see many more concerts. Coincidently my daughters is also named Francesca and i will always remember her riding on my shoulders leaving a Bruce concert in Birmingham England, i had never seen her so excited.

jamie writes: Going to the show I was skeptical. How much Bruce would we see? We saw plenty. The venue was very small (built around 1901). An intimate setting for such an iconic figure. From my seat, I could see Kevin, Bruces' guitar tech, plain as day off stage. He pick up the acoustic guitar and the lights went off, I knew an acoustic set was coming. Bruce walks out and says "I guess I'm opening for the House Rockers", and laughed. He seemed to really enjoy himself, very loose. High lights for me were of course Bruce's songs. But Joe had plenty as well. Loved "Pumpin Iron". Just a fantastic old fashioned rock-n-roll bar type show........with a legendary superstar. Why was I worried??

john driscoll writes: back in the 80s I belonged to a springsteen fanclub in the UK and one thing they did was a poll of "favourites". The best tour poll was topped by a long way by the darkness tour. The amazing thing was that bruce never toured in the UK with darkness. Such was the reputation of the tour. When the live 75 85 disc came out I was really dissapointed there was no sad eyes version of Backstreets (the roxy cut was edited) and most of all the long version of prove it all night was missing. Since then my dream has been to own a dvd of that tour so I hope there has been no editing of the houston show. The outtakes I have heard so far sound amazing although on first hearing I prefer the piano led "the promise" from the new york city cd. the paramount concert sound really interesting......bruce live with no audience! we shall see

laser writes: Congratulations to Brad Elliott! Here is taste of what he won: Springsteen Darkness book... http://groovevolt.com/?p=4681

Blind Zero writes: I have always said that Bruce is the World's best guy, Little Steven is the coolest and the Big Man is the toughest. Well, now I have to find a new title for Stevie, 'cause Bruce is now the coolest man on Earth, and we have video footage to prove it.

Labhras writes: bruce should well go back to this look!

Bill Lane writes: This was really great. Bruce has relaxed and allowed himself to have fun. Who would have thought this would happen? It makes for an interesting thought though... What if Bruce were to try and do say a Born To Run era concert NOW in style and dress? Critics would say it is a "jump the shark" but still I would like to see it!

Chris Armbruster writes: PROBLEM with lps set. I bought the lp set. It comes with a card for free download of lp. "simply enter Brucespringsteen.net/vinyl and enter long code.But it asks for user name and password. Anyone have any ideas?

Gary writes: No Way, Did I miss something? I saw the show, and the parody, I thought they use a split screen to have Jimmy do Bruce. I gotta watch it again, I don't believe I miss that.

Nicky writes: WOW ! don't they just put a big grin on your face !!!

Tommy Beck Kobberoe writes: If you buy the CD/DVD box set at Amazon.co.uk you get the NTSC version of the DVD's. It plays OK on my DVD player, as other NTSC discs does, but the sound quality of the Documentary (I haven't had time to see the rest yet) is pretty bad. Have others the same problems?

JH writes: What's intersting is that he's still so fit, making him look younger today. But the beard back then made him look significantly older. So the net is that he could pull it off and hardly miss a beat. He'd have a much harder time, for instance, doing a paraody of the Darkness or River tours where he was really thin and kind of boyish looking. I doubt this was unique, I suspect other artists have parodied themselves a bit. But it is very unique - and adds a really weird entry to the "brucebase"

BB writes: One other artistst that did do a parody of himself was Paul McCartney. If you check out his video for the song "Coming Up", he plays a number of different band members and one of them is Beatle Paul.

Elaine Murray writes: Just bought the book Linda and it's a great read so far. Are you on Facebook so I can "like" the book? Elaine Murray

Tony N writes: Bruce at his best! Find it, watch it and enjoy!

boris writes: An insult to loyal fans - and a cynical attempt to boost the disappointing sales of The Promise?

Mark D writes: My Christmas will not be blue, TY B & E St band!!!

MARK HUNTINGTON writes: THIS IS THE GREATEST BOXSET OF ALL TIME! MY ONLY COMPLAINT IS THAT THERE IS NO PREACHERS DAUGHTER AND I WOULD HAVE ALSO LIKED TO HAVE HAD THE WINTERLAND CONCERT OFFICIALLY RELEASED AT THE SAME TIME AS IN MY OPINION, ITS BRUCES GREATEST ALL TIME SHOW (BUT THATS JUST BEING GREEDY...HA)

Kurt robinson writes: Truly is the 'Holy Grail' for Bruce fans. Never thought I would be so priveleged to enjoy this masterpiece.

Drew @ the Jersey Shore writes: By far the best gift my wife could have given me (from a material stand point). The content is incredible, the quality of the notebook is incredible and worth every single penny if your a Springsteen fan. It's a must have, what else is there to say? I can only hope for incredible commercial success for Bruce and the gang to hopefully inspire bruce and the powers that be to dig further into the Archives and bring us more of this material.. It's a real treat.! Best wishes to all of you in the New Year

MadamMarie writes: Great review, up until the part about a shirtless Bruce...then, you lost me! ;) Honestly, I became a rabid fan during Darkness and I am truly loving every bit of this release. Happy New Year to all my fellow Tramps!

Rene Rasmussen writes: Thank you for the review, it's great! And thank you for all the work you put into this website! And than you Bruce - for the best music I ever heard...

johndriscoll writes: Agree with pretty much all of the review but.... The phoenix footage is much better in sound picture performance and even hair! Does anybody know why the full phoenix show wasnt used instead of houston or does it not exist.

John Sands writes: Fabulous show in Asbury Park last night for Light of Day. 6 hours of great rock & roll and Bruce was outstanding. Great acoustic versions and he was on fire with Gruschecky & the Houserockers.Thunder Road was classic

Sharon Forrest writes: I found FINDING GRACE IN THE CONCERT HALL fascinating reading. I like some of Springsteen's music, but I would not call myself a fan so I found it very interesting that his fans have such a bond that they've created their own society, more or less. As for it being a religion, yeah, I'd probably debate that but the way Linda describes the Springsteen community it more than likely is just that to many of the participants. Job well done, Ms. Randall.

Froddy writes: I just checked out amazon.co.uk and the label releasing the main point has at least one other interesting relase out so they might actually own rights to release it. Comments on this release indicates that is not based on original source and not a recording taken from radio.The other realease is a Bob Dylan radio show from '62 before his debut album.

Marcus writes: Thank you for that great and very interesting Book!

Klaus writes: The major Danish telephone company TDC already has an album out that seems to be some of the songs from Main Point in the wrong order. I could only download Mountain and BTR (TDC costumors can download for free) and they are from the Main Point Show. http://yousee.musik.tdconline.dk/servlets/2452306090224Dispatch/34/jspforward?file=.%2Findex.jsp&tplDir=web&page=viewalbum&albumid=94397924#

klaus writes: okay, it seems to be gone again. I got a screencap though, if anybody wanna know what the artwork looked like. 1 Mountain Of Love 3:04 2 Born To Run 4:26 3 E Street Shuffle 3:30 4 Thunder Road 3:43 5 She's The One 4:15 6 4th Of July, Asbury Park (Sandy) 6:31 7 Back In The U.S.A. 6:48 8 Jungleland 9:51 9 Spirit In The Night 6:26 10 A Love So Fine 7:39

gpjmoss writes: The re-release of The Making of Darkness on the Edge of Town documentary is another in a recent line of cynical releases by Bruce, following the Wal-Mart Greatest Hits, the price of the Darkness Box Set, the different versions of the Seeger Sessions album ("American Land" version...please) and the general response to Record Store Day with a series of 7 and 10-inch singles that automatically fetch a fortune on eBay and similar sites. This latest rip-off will be bought by die-hards and we will feel 20 minutes of footage is worth it. Is it? Or is this release related to the apparent lack of success of the Darkness Box Set? I hope not, because I'd love to see box sets of the next four studio albums that are of the same quality but half the price. Long gone are the days of releases being few and far between...

hoops58 writes: saw him 3 times in uk, wembley arena twice, 8 rows from front for my first boss gig,then NEC Birmingham for final show!

pete farrell writes: i would have loved tosee bruce over in europe back then. I remember an article in the NY daily news section about a group of american college women who dropped out their last semester of school to follow bruce around europe. what an education. I saw 2 shows at the new meadowlands arena, july 3rd and july 9th,1981. I went into the men's room before the first show and I heard voices above me. there was a drop ceiling and a group of guys hid out in the rafters of the bathroom all night to sneak into the second show. gotta love it.

klaus writes: Nice story :)

Mike Azzara writes: Endless Night (Graham Parker, 1980's Up Escalator, Backup vocals by Bruce Springsteen, Produced by Jimmy Iovine)

Blind Zero writes: Sam Moore, album "Overnight Sensational", 2006.

Larry Trenk writes: What about Alejandro Escovedo?

Klaus writes: Marah: Float Away. From the bands britpop influenced 2002 album produced by Oasis producer Owen Morris. Not very good.

Tormato writes: Bruce and Pete Seeger did Tom Joad on the CD Sowing the Seeds. Also, Jeanie Needs a Shooter, was co-written by Bruce and Warren Zevon, but not sure if Bruce appears on the Zevon recording

Tormato writes: "Summer Soldier (Holler If Ya Hear Me,)" by Stewart Francke, is about to be released as well featuring Bruce. Heartless World is the album, to be released May 31. It's a song about the war in Afghanistan.

Stef Witten writes: Hi, BS is also singing on the Graham Parker album 'The Up Escalator' in the song endless night. By the way its a very good record by Graham Parker and a great song. The album is from 1980!!

bishop danced writes: Mike A. and Stef W. Good catch on Endless Night with Graham Parker -- my two favorite artists together, courtesy of Jimmy Iovine. Graham Parker and the Rumour was one of the great live acts of all-time and actually share another Asbury Park connection, having headlined a legendary tour in which Southside and the Jukes were the opening act. There was a review by a British critic who said it was the greatest rock and roll show he had ever seen. 1977 maybe?

Mitchell writes: Our prayers are with you Clarence!!!

William K. Mahler writes: Clarence, I hope you are on the pathway to a full and speedy recovery. Yours faithfully, William K. Mahler, RIP Troy Oscar Mahler, March 29, 2011 - June 4, 2011. "Hiding on the backstreets...."

bobaloo000 writes: Prayers are with you Big Man.

Michael Drew writes: Saw Bruce for the first time in June 1981 at the NEC in Birmingham UK. Followed him ever since, Seen him in Europe, Ireland and Bosston MA. He is the Boss and will always be the Boss.............

Kitty McGuire writes: hoping and praying for recovery. my favorite E-Streeter.

The Drive writes: All the best Big Man. Please pull through this...we are all with you.

Ben Coates writes: Thoughts are with you big man were all hoping you pull through this you are the heart and soul of the band and can never be replaced get well soon big man. x

Teresa Marzulla writes: Clarence we are praying for you and your family and the E Street Band. Love from and healing from the garden state.

Teresa Marzulla writes: Clarence we are praying for you and your family and the E Street Band. Love from and healing from the garden state.

Mike writes: Get well soon Clarence. Be strong.

KBushnell writes: Dear Clarence My heart felt love and prayers are with you and your family at this time. I like many other fans around the world are sending you positive energy and thoughts so that you will beat this and play for us once again. Thank you for all the joy you have brought me over the years, I hope that you are fighting fit soon and ready to rock! Lastly I keep in mind these immortal words; "When the change was made uptown And the Big Man joined the band From the coastline to the city All the little pretties raise their hands I'm gonna sit back right easy and laugh When Scooter and the Big Man bust this city in half With a Tenth Avenue freeze-out, Tenth Avenue freeze-out Tenth Avenue freeze-out..." Keep safe I will keep the faith Love Kenny from the steel city Sheffield, South Yorkshire UK

spike writes: hey big man be strong and get back on the road with the band again in the future x

Gary Titus writes: Big Man...I've been with you since 1975. I've seen 30 shows. I've cheeredfor you 1000 times. Well here's 1001. You are in my thoughts and prayers because even though we've never met, "your a friend of mine". God speed!

Andrea writes: Clarence, you brought me to tears at my first Springsteen concert! Have loved you for years and hope that you are up and playing that beloved sax soon! Prayers and Well Wishes for a Full & Speedy Recovery!

Blair coughenour writes: You brought some joy to life big man. prayers for you and your family.

Kim writes: I am heartbroken for Bruce and the band, the family, and all of us who learned the essence of the saxophone from The Big Man. What a sad day.

susan lacy writes: Tears shed in our home tonight from the 50 year olds, the 20's and the preteens. Played out our fun memories. He was so beloved on the stage and we were so happy about his recent work. And we wish him peace. The Big Man was loved. The trek to Buffalo was to see him and we sat in the section near him and loved every moment. Please remember he was loved and we so appreciate you all shared him with us. Thank susan And we know he is in a place where he isn't in pain. For that I am thankful. blessings to you and hope happy memories tide you over until things calm down.

Graham Beaumont writes: RIP Big Man

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