| Timmy writes: I was up watching this... Really didn't think that two quarters would last for 1? hours. :P But I really enjoyed it, and 10'th Avenue was clearly the highlight. I haven't bought WoaD yet, but I watched the acoustic webcast and downloaded the single, and this version was the worst of the three... A choir? That's too much, Bruce. Glory Days was funny though, and I didn't mind the omitted verse. |
| Thom Sawyer writes: That's as goofy as saying George Harrison's "My Sweet Lord" came from the Chiffons "He's So Fine". (and by the way, have you ever noticed that Stevie Wonder's "Living For the City" and Neil Young's "Mr. Soul" have the same riff as the Rolling STones "Satisfaction?") |
| jimbob writes: I am a Bruce fan going way back to the 70s and seen dozens of shows along the way as recently as 2005. I was disappointed to see he was playing the Super Bowl at all, and more disappointed by how staged and flat, forced, and corny it was, to me at least. Disappointed in the Wal Mart fiasco, and disappointed that he'd be so openly crass aout needing to plug a new album. At this stage of the game, with the money and fame he has you'd think he'd be content to sell however many albums he did through conventional ways of interviews and concerts. For goodness sake he's on the cover of Rolling Stone. Is that not publicity enough? Rather than total corporate co-op. It seemed desperate and sad. |
| mick parkinson writes: best 12 mins of the superbowl i love 10th ave |
| mick parkinson writes: well said klaus all we really care about is the music i dont care about his polotics or his life just his music |
| MIAMIFIL writes: HEY C'MN ...ALL THE GREAT THINGS YOU WANT TO SEE WERE THERE...THE KNEE SLIDE THE BOSS TIME THE BIG MAN BORN TO RUN,+ THE HORNS..... THE SAD THING IS EVERY BODY HAS BEEN IN TOUCH THINKING THIS WAS A SPECIAL PERFORMANCE,, HAHAHAHAH IT WAS A NORMAL BRUCE GIG WITH FIREWORKS...AND I FINALLY HEARD A WOAD THAT WORKS , HOPE HE BRINGS THE CHOIR ON TOUR, KEEP ON ROCKING , HOPE DANNY WAS WATCHING |
| eileen writes: I don't expect my family or friends to ever ask me why I have to go see Springsteen again. We got tickets in the 7th row next to the stage and my 13 year old daughter is disappointed because she wants to be in the pit in the front row. |
| Kavana writes: Everyone seems to assume Bruce did this to sell his album. (Please see Jimbob above whose reaction sums up a lot of others.) I don't believe this show was done to promote his album or tour. For one, he's mega rich and no longer needs the money. My view is that Bruce, now approaching 60, is looking for new experiences and while the band is still healthy is trying to catch up with some of the things he eschewed in the past. Doing festivals is another thing he wouldn't have contemplated in the past now they're very much on the cards. This is Bruce and the band, with nothing left to prove, throwing off the shackles and having some fun. Good luck to them. They've earned it. |
| KevinG writes: I thought the choir was a very pleasant surprise. Very uplifting. Makes me wonder what My City of Ruins would sound like in this format... |
| Ilan Nisdelsky ,Israel writes: i dont get all the negative fuss around this performance . .
what do we care what are the reasons to play this gig .. its our boss's concern and responsability and right to act as he wishes . . some may even say that a cover of rolling stone is also selling out . . maybe even charging money for your alboms is SELLING out . . . im joking . . to say the truth , there is no other way to reach billions . i dont really care alot about the selling of WOAD , but i do get chills when i open the sports page ,here in israel , seeing a photo of bruce with a headline called : "bruce hagadol mikulam" which means - bruce all mighty -in hebrew .. . to know that milions of milions of young "bruce-virgined " people have witnessed the wonder . you can be on endless covers of music magazines and make dozens of video clips , but you'll never make an impact like this . here ,alot of people dont even know who is bruce springsteen . i mean they never heard the name. the ones that do , have an image of 85' bruce , they know the songs BITUSA , the river , and streets of philadelphia , because thats what they hear on our radio . im alone . .always have been , and i always remember my self with an uncontrolabe urge to somehow prove to my freinds that bruce is one of the best artists and live show performers of all times . well , now they could not escape it . . in your face !! with fireworks!! scooter and the big man busted the super bowl in half |
| KNUT writes: Outlaw Pete is a great song, a song that transcends and surpasses trivialities like this Kiss discussion. Be taken in by the music and especially the lyrics that draws from the universe of the Icelandic sagas and the Hemingway code to meet in the best Springsteen creation for years. |
| marvlelous marv writes: kiss should appreciate the exposure p.s love the site |
| BackDoorDlam writes: Likewise with Five Man Electrical Band's "Signs" coming from Zepplin's "Hey Hey What Can I Do?" |
| Rolling Thunder writes: Kiss won't make a fuss given that they used "Sandy" as inspiration for their "Shandy." Check it out. http://youtube.com/watch?v=MJxHJgIfnSY |
| mick parkinson writes: yet another example of bruce standing up for the ordinary man/woman if only other artists would speak up for fans but then he is THE BOSS |
| I don't like TM writes: TM is a ripoff. It would be great if Bruce could force TM to void all sales & do the sale again the right way. |
| Common Sense writes: But I'm sure that idea wouldn't appeal too much to fans who have genuinely bought tickets. |
| John writes: How did tickets become available on the TicketsNow site ? If it is intended to be a secondary market, any available on TicketsNow at such short notice could only have been made available from TicketMaster stock being withheld from general sale. |
| Agree writes: i agree with the last post i think they should void the few says that where made and redo it... as far as i know not that many people got tickets at face value so why not call a redo |
| Matthew Hert writes: Do you think either the video or audio might be available to purchase through iTunes? |
| Steinar writes: seriously!!! this topic is pointless! nobody has copied anythin here!!! Bruce has proven himself as one of the best songwriters and musicians for five decades! why would he suddenly "copy" somebody elses work! and even if he did, he would definatly give them credit in the album `s booklet! give it up, seriously!!! |
| Bill Lane writes: TicketMaster has allegedly been investigated for YEARS when it comes to selling Bruce tickets. The Senator or Congressman gets a nice news op but you never hear of the outcome. Back in the days when I used to actually wait in lines to get tickets sometimes for DAYS (I liked it then, I am glad I don't do it now) there was always the questionable ticket dealers that LOVED when Bruce went on tour. It was a fast guaranteed sellout. There was a West Coast Video store that opened the door to us buyers 3-4 minutes after tickets went on sale. I am SURE he pulled the first and BEST seats for his own private sale later to the purveyors of the "secondary ticket market". front row seats in teh 80s & 90s were going for $1000.00+ each. That would easliy mean $600.00 per ticket the the WCV manager, something not possible with almost anyone else. We grumbled, but I am sure nothing ever happened to him. The standard 2 opening shows could sell out in 15 minutes or less.
It was equally as annoying after waiting in line literally for 3 days for the summer BITUSA stadium shows to watch the Police officers working the line security walk to the head of the line with hundreds of unserved fans still waitng, and walk away with their tickets and a smile. Remember all the wannabee cool moms that had a complete stroke when they couldnt get Hanna whats her name tickets for their ADD 6 year old? There were lawsuits threatened. Did you ever hear of the outcome of that? NO it all fades and goes away. Besides all I thought was that 6 year olds dont belong at a concert, and they were setting the "little beasts to be" up for not being able to accept disappointment (get the lawyers on it). Try being a Bruce fan and learn what it is like to not get the tickets you want. It is life - deal with it. If you want to get a seat for sure, be a fan of Sal Amato & the Cruisers. They are playing at the Holiday Inn. You will probably get a seat. (:->) I think Bruce standing up to TicketMaster for the first time MIGHT (but I doubt it) have a chance at having something investigated. If Bruce was THAT sincere he would open up another show in the Northeast area cities and see how those tickets sell. TicketMaster knew EXACTLY what they were doing. They were the same as the WCV guy but they owned ALL the tickets. They were making maximum dollars on the few acts left that can guarantee a sell out. TicketMaster has long been accused of having a complete monopoly on ticket sales of large events and concerts in the Phila. area. Still they survive unscathed because evil is forever. What if Bruce turned into the Eagles? What if you could reserve tickets a week before they go on sale almost guaranteed to get them with a face value of $400.00+ each? Would you do it? In 1 respect the Eagles were whores, but in the other all but eliminated the scalper market with those prices. In the end the ticket buyer suffers. I lucked out through a friend and got 2 tickets to the Spectrum at face value before they stupidly tear it down. The legacy of seeing every offical Bruce tour at least once since 1978 continues! |
| Just wondering writes: I hear the instruments were recorded in advance and played back during the halftime show. Will there be a seperate story about that? |
| Saved Tilly writes: Rolling Thunder's right---youtube Kiss' "Shandy" and you'll hear a lot more of "Sandy" than Outlaw sounds like Lovin' You. And the more I listen to Outlaw the less it resembles Lovin' You. Blind Zero's got several good points too. Kiss?... my ass |
| Gilla writes: Hey! I live in Sweden and the tickets to his shows (3) this summer was able to buy 26/1 at 10.00. Everything was chaotic. Nothing did work out as it should. You could only get the tickets from one place but on line or phone if You whern?t in Stockholm and buy it at the place where he shall play. It take 1 hour before it started and then about 20 minutes before it?s all over. I get lucky and get tickets too 2 of his shows so it will be a wonderful time even this year. I hope everybody how will see him are going to get the tickets./ |
| Gilla writes: The album is fantastic. I really like it very much. It will be wonderful to see him in Stockholm this year. He was very good in Gothenburg last year and I?m sure he will be even better this year. |
| Charlie writes: What happens if Bruce genuinely hasn't heard the Kiss song (which is more than possible) and the whole thing is just coincidence. By the way 'Working On A Dream' is a carbon copy of one of the songs on Teddy Thompson's latest album, 'A Piece Of What You Need'(can't remember the title of the track, though, but you'll be amazed at the resemblance). However, how likely is it that Bruce has heard that track either? |
| ellieI writes: has anyone out there heard if Bruce will be playing in UK 2009? |
| MICK PARKINSON writes: COME ON BRUCE GIVE US THE SHOW WE ALL WANT JUST YOU AND THE E STREET BAND |
| MICK PARKINSON writes: QUITE RIGHT TOO IT IS A GREAT SONG |
| Klaus writes: So he just have to release a single to that award? I don't blame the younger artists who call it The Grannys.
It made more sence when he won for Code of Silence and Radio Nowhere. Those are GREAT rocksongs. |
| mick parkinson writes: like all uk fans i am hoping the rumours of a show in sheffield are true |
| RJ writes: I liked it. I never heard it on the radio. How did anyone else know about it? |
| John Giannandrea writes: never mind the so called UK what about a gig in Scotland?..Bruce and The E Street Band haven't played together in Scotland since 1981... |
| Laurie Stokes writes: This stinks..outside of the US England must surely have the highest number of Bruce fans.
Unless you are at the front of these large outdoor shows there really is not much point in going (poor view, poor sound, weather etc.)& I understand the Hyde park show will have 45.000 people..great if your at the back!.If you look at the rest of the tour could someone explain why Spain has five shows and even Sweden has 2 shows and their population is only one sixth that of England. I really hope Bruce gives his British fans what they deserve...much better than this! |
| Allan Jonesjavg8 writes: I`ve just got Glastonbury tickets because of the hype Bruce will be there,now he announces London instead,and a festival at that. I`ve been following you for twenty five years Bruce,why can`t we have stadiums like the rest of europe? At least then you can get a half decent view. For the first time in my life i say "Not good enough Mr Springsteen" |
| mick parkinson writes: i agree in part laurie england or to be pc the uk must have the highest number of bruce fans but i just love the stadium tours the swopping of stories in the line outside the wait whilst inside the stadium of course the show the journey home the whole day so please give us stadiums |
| charlie brown 9w19b writes: please please play a show on your own this tour i have been to 104 show and living in england that takes some time keep-on-rockin thanks charlie |
| Sadeyes57 writes: Well, now I have to give in to the fact I wish he would do a stadium tour. I just logged on to Absolute to buy my early tickets and stopped dead in my tracks. ?50 to see the Gaslight Anthem? Who? The last tour saw me dragging myself to 350 miles - 700 round trip and in work by 9 the next day. I have stood in snow for hours, slept in bus stations, travelled across Europe and paid through the nose for tickets. I wouldn't blink at doing the same again - for Bruce and the E Street anyway. As I have previously said, Hyde Park is not a good venue but I would have gone. Not this time though. I may be selfish but I only want to see Bruce and be with people who know and love him. My mum and I are passing the tickets up and hoping against hope he will do something else. Kent to Sheffield? Can't be that far, can it? |
| BruceBloodSister1 writes: Hyde Park is not a good venue, we want to see Bruce not other artists. We have followed Bruce all over just to be at his concerts, but this is not really a Bruce concert. Aside of all other discomforts the police tend to shut down tube stations and getting home from Hyde Park is a nightmare! I love Bruce to pieces, as as with most fans live for the next concert - this time I think I might have to sit tight and hope that he comes up with a better venue and with just himself and the E Street Band. I have and am willing to pay a large amount for this, but ?50 for Hyde Park, surrounded by potential non-Bruce fans is very unappealing, part of what makes Bruce's gigs work is that we are all MAJOR fans, some people really don't appreciate him, I feel sorry for what they are missing but don't want to share his concert with them! Please, please reconsider your huge and loyal UK fan base Bruce, we do love you. |
| Neil Schofield writes: I have bought my tickets for Hyde Park and am taking my 8 yr old daughter for her Bruce baptism but would love to see some stadium dates added. Think Scotland is a good shout and he did say to us in Wales that he will be back so I reckon Cardiff is going to be added. BRuuuuuuuuuuuuce is coming baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaccccccccckkkkkkkkk |
| peter ,herts writes: Can i just say , i've been to hyde park gigs in the past few years and it's an ok venue, and lets not whitter on about how great stadiums are, if you were stuck at the back or up in the gods at the emirates , the view was rubbish! the only decent place was on the pitch, just go and see the big man and enjoy the day and lets be honest, ?45 a ticket , a real bargin if you ask me |
| Eric writes: This does seem bizarre. We all read the reports of half empty arenas in the US on recent tours, yet still there are never enough shows to go around in the UK. I was lucky enough to catch his O2 show in 2007, and whilst the place is a dump it's infinitely better than a godawful London field. Surely we deserve better than this. |
| mick parkinson writes: at last sad eyes 57 sees the light! i also want to spend a day with bruce & the band also spend the day in the company of great no fantastic music lovers the uk e street family |
| Anthony Giallonardo writes: Bruce's superbowl blog was incredible. To finally get a first hand account of what this genius's thoughts were moved me. We all love what he does on stage but to know what he thought about while on stage allowed us to be intimate with Bruce and I thank him for that. |
| Mark R writes: I went to the 2 Emirates gigs and the sound was probably the worst I have ever experianced at a gig and the view from the back was dire!
Saw him at the O2 in Dec 07 so at least had one good gig sound wise! Got 2 Hyde Park tickets, fingers crossed for a few more UK gigs. Oh for the days of Earls Court etc, decent indoor venues. I dont really like the big gigs but if he doesnt play the big venues he would have to do 5 or 6 gigs in each city! |
| Johnboy writes: Come on Bruce, your album is No.1 in the UK. That alone deserves some stadium concerts. |
| mick parkinson writes: well said johnboy another one added to the b3 movement ( bring bruce back ) |
| mick parkinson writes: that is so true and the fact that after all the shows he has done he still gets nervous is quite touching |
| mick parkinson writes: that is so true and the fact that after all the shows he has done he still gets nervous is quite touching |
| Cliff writes: Bruce's fan base in the UK is astronomical and one festival appearance is vastly inadequate. I have seen Bruce several times, including London and Leeds and for someone in the Midlands wanting to see a top band, travelling north is far easier than travelling south. One gig in London! There's more to be announced surely! But please don't let it be Glastonbury. True music lovers and particularly Bruce fans don't want to travel to the comedy spectacle that is Glastonbury. Bruce - your credibility as an artist would be seriously blunted. We are only a small island but we warrant better that what is on show at the moment. |
| Paul Friett writes: David: Tom Petty didn't sue RHCP saying there were too many frivolous lawsuits in USA without suing each other over pop songs.
Thom: Neil Young deliberately called the song Mr Soul to remind Stones that the riff came from Otis Redding. Also, check out his song "Borrowed Tune", where he actually sings that he took the tune from the Stones (Lady Jane)... |
| mally99 writes: Have my Hyde park tickets ,and have noticed a nice gap in June surely for the uk,I hope ! |
| mick parkinson writes: guardian today profile on steve van zandt hints at amanchester gig in june yes yes yes lets hope it is true and we can have another fantastic day yes yes yes! |
| gary writes: This is crazy,why only 1 show announced.European shows were announced neary 4 weeks ago,spain have 5 shows !!.What is going on ?!. |
| scooter & the big man writes: i,m english and been a bruce fan for many years ..........wish i was spanish.........5 gigs!!! come on boss help us out please...... |
| Sadeyes57 writes: Well Mick, I will see you in Manchester I guess, along with BruceBloosSister1 no doubt. You know my thoughts on that one, but hopefully it won't be so wet. Only this time I am staying somewhere in Manchester for the night. Personally, I feel sorry for the Hyde Park acts who will no doubt be over run by Bruce fans chanting (Brrrrruuuucceee) all the way through the day. |
| mick parkinson writes: hey sad eyes57 this is manchester we are talking about of course it will be wet but what a day we will all have bring it on bruuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuce |
| Billy Bagshaw writes: A good cause. I have to say, though, in the right hands and played through the right amp and effects set-up a bog standard American Standard Telecaster is the equal of Bruce's old Fender - which is no longer the genuine article anyway as it's been heavily modified. |
| mick parkinson writes: why feel sorry for the hyde park acts they will hear some of the best live music ever for free |
| mick parkinson writes: fingers crossed it does concern more uk gigs i think we deserve more than hyde park some of us have been loyal fans for more years than we care to remember |
| mick parkinson writes: first time i have looked forward to monday morning in a while |
| pete writes: me too! |
| Stephen writes: Isn't this just the Glastonbury headliner announcement? It may not mean more UK dates |
| Jimmy Nesta writes: It will be to do with Glastonbury - Q are a partner to that.
I wouldn't hold my breath re: other UK dates. |
| Tony writes: I'd heard that the Glastonbury headliners wouldn't be announced ubtil Spring! |
| Sadeyes57 writes: You are absolutely correct Mick I know it will be wet and cold. I drove 350 miles for that concert and I he rocked but the people in the stalls didn't (that might be because no one could move in the small seats now that I think about it). If Manchester is all I got then I am gonna see you there! It will be a great day after all. |
| mick parkinson writes: stephen, jimmy, allow pete & myself to dream & hope that it is regarding more uk gigs |
| mick parkinson writes: how true sad eyes57 i look forward to seeing you there i have to say i did not notice till the end of the show how wet i was but what the hell i saw a remarkable show with a friend who had never seen bruce & the e street band live before he loved it as much as i did |
| Dave writes: Nothing on Q website, you think they would push this, any news on where this will be announced, radio, web? |
| Tim writes: Its Glastonbury- Its on the Q Website now |
| Sadeyes57 writes: Oh dear, no hope for a show just yet. Even if I did want to go to Glasontbury the tickets were sold out ages ago. Let's hope the rumours are actually true and there will be an announcement soon. |
| Timmy writes: Nicely done Karsten! :D I ususally don't like changes (I left the boards and didn't become a regular again for almost a year after you changed system!) but this is really nice! |
| Laurie Stokes writes: This years UK tour really isn't working out too well at the moment for us UK fans, first we get Hyde Park...a show in poor venue which is bound to be full of first time Springsteen goers just looking for a summers evening out in London.
And now we get Glastonbury! CRAP! my idea of seeing Bruce does not include standing in a muddy field next to some drunk dope head pissing up my leg!! So...the story so far...European fans get looked after - UK fans get the finger...lets all hope there are some REAL shows to come. |
| gary writes: i agree,but at least gladstonbury is live on tv.they must be more shows added in the uk. |
| mick parkinson writes: i too hope we get more uk shows does anyone think the weekend hippies will understand or appreciate bruce i for one do not come on bruce give the uk fans a real show sadeyes57 cannot wait to be at another rain soaked manchester show |
| Walter - Bedfordshire writes: Im glad Im not alone in thinking that playing Glastonbury stinks!!! 2 shows in a weekend would normally be cause for celebration - but with one at a festival with no tickets avalable and definately no chance of a one day ticket, and the other in a very big space in central London - Uk fans are understandably pi***d off!! My guess is there will be very few real fans at Glastonbury and there is a real chance that playing there will be a huge onw goal! |
| mick parkinson writes: the tour starts in 35 days unless you live in the uk come on bruce GET IT SORTED ! |
| kevin and Helena Barry writes: Bruce is the best,our eldest son is called Cathal Bruce after the Boss himself.Roll on Dublin and Rome and of course Turin. Our two boys love to hear him on dvd and cd.Rock on!!!1
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| P writes: I DON"T believe it! Just when I've moved away and booked flights for Dublin... If they'd just announced the stupid tour in a oner I could have planned to go back home!
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| johnmcgeary writes: fuckin'brilliant the boss hits the big city |
| Dweezil writes: bloody idiot - the middle of the Glasgow fair! |
| mick parkinson writes: let us hope it does bode well for more uk shows |
| paul writes: They played scotland on lucky town tour |
| Flipflop writes: Surely we will have an announcement this week if tickets go on sale friday I would have thought all UK tickets would go on sale as one |
| bruceman82 writes: bloody idiot?? what's wrong with you? |
| Dip writes: Stop messing with my head Bruce- just announce the England dates will you!
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| mick parkinson writes: well flipflop i too hope we have an announcement this week uk fans have been faithful for many many years and we have earned more than we appear to be getting at the moment |
| gary writes: ive heard that glasgow will be the last show in the uk in 2009.i hope this is not true. |
| the iLSTER, Israel writes: all u lucky europeans!!
i read all your remarks and i envy even you bitter ones .. i want to ask : dont we.. ,here in the holy land desereve a first ever bruce concert ??? why not ? does anyone know the answer ? are we politicly boycoted ? or is it something else ? although bruce was never on our radio playlists , descluding a short period of time 25 years ago (you know why ) i believe he'll bring atleast 20'000 people . |
| John E 99 writes: The Glasgow fair is a traditional two week holiday period in that locale of Scotland when many families take their vacations at the same time. However I dont think its quite an en masse evacuation as it used to be plus there is the rest of Scotland and the top of England. Im sure it will still be really busy.
Anyway I cant wait to see The Boss again. Sen him twice already. Once in Scotland without the E Street band and then at Crystal Palace with the full crew. I have to admit he shines brighter with the E Street Band. Go on ye Clarence Clemens. Gaun the big man. :) |
| Mary Wilson writes: I think that it is only fair that all these young people should have a chance to experience the magic of Brucie.No one could brighten a rainy day better than Bruce and friends. |
| Blind Zero writes: Doesn't he have many of them? I definately remember seeing two at the same time. |
| Frank writes: Well, I just thought the same. It's sad not seeing that guitat onstage this time around. But after all, the Esquire is probably the very item you'll go see the exposition for. |
| Karsten writes: Blind Zero, Bruce has many guitars that look a bit like the Esquire, but there's only one original. You can recognize it by the bruises on the guitar body. |
| Gary writes: Kevin Buell (Bruce's guitar tech) confirmed to a group of British fans that the Esquire has been 'retired' with Bruce's agreement for a number of reasons - including its value. Remember that fans (myself included) have been able to touch Bruce's guitar during Born to Run. And it's far too valuable to replace the original pick-ups on the Esquire with the Joe Bardens on Bruce's other similar-coloured Telecasters. |
| W. K. Mahler writes: My 1st harmonica, key of G, Hohner blues broke upon key 7 and has since been dismantled. "Freedom" was made with that harp. |
| Slade writes: Max won't be there for the Finland, Sweden and Norway shows. He will, howevere hook up with the guys on time to play the Bonnaroo gig and then the rest of the tour |
| the iLSTER writes: bruce idneed has many of them , but only one original.
http://springsteeninformationcenter.wordpress.com/category/springsteen-guitars/ |
| Morag Brotherton writes: MoBro: Delighted Brucie and the gang are coming to Scotland....its been a long time coming! |
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