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> HERE IS A LIST OF ALL HIS GREAT SONGS...

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> 1. BORN TO RUN.

> 2......


Quids, I was the same before i saw his set, I never saw the appeal but 2 of my co-workers, who are at glasto, ordered me to watch him & i saw the light, he put so much effort into his performance & seems to have a genuine interest in his fans. Now I'm a fan of the boss, does that make me an employee??

I don't "like" Bon Jovi, and have never owned an album of theirs. I will just sing "Livin on a prayer" very loud when I'm drunk, just as I'd probably do to "Born in the USA" or some such nonsense. Doesn't make either of them particularly good.


Besides David, shouldn't you be bopping around to the Arctic Monkeys or something? ;-)

"I will just sing "Livin on a prayer" very loud when I'm drunk, just as I'd probably do to "Born in the USA" or some such nonsense. Doesn't make either of them particularly good"


Wouldnt that make them popular? Ergo, as they are from the "popular music" genre are they therefore not good as you choose to bawl them out when pished?


As both songs mentioned are reflections on the American working class experience, albeit in a popular format, are they therefore not doubly good as they are tools of social education?


10,000 words, in by next Friday. Please ensure correct referencing.

Review?!


It was every bit as good as I?d hoped for. Good vibe, great gig , nice crowd well up for it and dry and sunny.


His set was longer than Glasto ? he came onto a sunny stage early at 7.10pm and by my watch hit his last note at 10.02pm - almost 3 hours and in that time I didn?t see him leave the stage. Not many bands who can do that. They're stupidly tight they look like they like each other and enjoying themselves. Unlike The Who for example.


In the tradition of the very best bar bands (where they started) they can turn on a sixpence. Great to watch for the musicianship alone but he?s got some great lyrics and is a storyteller ? that?s really what Springsteen is about for me. And as Carnell says ? he's almost Dylanesque in that respect.


Performance wise, it ranked up there with seeing Bowie play a legendary set at Glastonbury or seeing Paul McCartney?s band.


A great performer and funny at times ? he?s just very comfortable in front of 50,000 people. e.g. After tripping on one of his many sprints up the stairs , he lay on the stage on his back screaming ?Get me an elevator, I?m f**king 60!? which, if you saw it at the time, was hilarious. And all before jumping perfectly back into the groove.


The Boss opened with London Calling , a nice touch and finished with Dancing in the Dark....


A tip for future ? they actually still had about 150 tickets for sale at the Box Office in the park for ?45 ? seems they always hold a few back for on the day sales.


Another plus was the most efficient bar I have ever seen at a large outdoor gig ? no wait time at any point , organised, lanes directing people in and about 30 staff serving in each one. Full marks for that! :)-D

I thought it was excellent - the best outdoor gig I have been to (I have not been to very many).


I thought Jungleland was the absolute highlight - one of my favs and and extended version was absolutley superb.


Also especially liked Outlaw Pete, Hard Times, Racing in the Street. 3 great songs that I did not really know before.


I was amazed by his enthusiasm and overall performance - he played the crowd brillantly and seemed to be having a great time.


I have a friend with me who had seen him 3 times before and none of the previous gigs he had seen touched this performance.


Last nights performance gets a 4 out of 5 review in the Times and the Standard, so pretty much appreciated by everyone.


Quids - invest in the Born to Run album and give Jungleland a few listens - play it loud, you never know you might be converted.


A great night :)-D

I'd be rather worried if everyone on here loved Springsteen. It would almost be like everyone in ED buying the same paper - oh wait - they do!


I'm not a massive life long fan but I appreciate what they're about and have the Boss within my general spectrum of appreciation. The Who were hilarious at Glasto in 2007 - no eye contact, separate dressing rooms, no hands held at the end - they clearly dislike each other intensely now and were only there for the cash.


The Boss looked like he wouldn't rather be anywhere else. Nice to see once in a while.


Enjoyed Faith No More last month too! Must get out to more gigs this summer...any other biggies coming along?

I saw him play Stafford Bingley Hall (the county show ground) locally known as "The Cow Shed" about 20 years ago. Even there he looked enthusiatic and played for hours. Have also seen the Boss play Wembley and Villa Park and just fill the place with excitement.

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