New Springsteen single out tomorrow

No, knock yourself out to go to enjoy songs that are nearly 40 years old and go to the bathroom for the new songs. I just don't understand why people go to concerts to see an artist who they think doesn't have it anymore. And btw, I saw Bruce before you, in 1978.

 

This isn't a pissing contest about who saw Bruce before who, I know there are those in these parts who go back much further than that.

You were questioning why a guy like me, who apparently doesn't like him because I had the nerve to opine that this new single doesn't do much for me, would have the temerity to post on this thread. So I answered back. I am not a sports journalist either, but have no problem throwing my two cents worth in around here.

Again, never said he couldn't bring it on stage. He is clearly on the back nine as a recording artist, but he is the best live act I have ever seen - bar none - and he can still bring it live even though he is over 60. Almost every band touring today could learn a thing or two from him on how to put on a live show.

 

At this point, he's probably not making many new fans just on the back of his recent recordings. But he's 61 years old, meaning that those who are not onboard probalby aren't listening to very many 61 year olds and deciding that they are fans. I've been to shows where friends bring along their 14-22 year old kids and they are blown away by the show.

His recorded music is always secondary to the live shows because he's Bruce Springsteen, one of the greatest live performers in the history of rock. I have every one of his CDs and almost never listen to them once I have a bootleg of the same music.

And Lucky Town was awesome.

 

Actually, I wasn't questioning you about why you were posting on this thread. That remark was directed toward someone else, who, I'm sure knows who they are. I know you have posted a lot on Springsteen threads before but for some reason you decided I was talking about you. I mean people can have whatever opinions they want, I just never understand the hate directed toward Bruce but I guess if you go out on that limb, you have to expect it sometimes with the political blowback. So I'm sorry if you thought that remark was directed toward you because it wasn't.

 

Don't worry, you will still be "allowed" to buy tickets if you're so inclined.

If you actually did "follow his career very closely" (bullshit meter howling) you would know he has played hardly anything from "Human Touch/Lucky Town" (released 20 years ago this year) since reuniting with the ESB so if those songs irritate you, you haven't been tortured by their performance very frequently in the last decade or so. So rest your little head.

 

Oh, I understand he doesn't play those songs, I threw that out there to point out that my disinterest in some of his recorded output isn't strictly limited to Working On A Dream and this single.

Your bullshit meter (Is it spelled metre in Canada? I don't know) might be defective

 

Can I point out that the photo on the sleeve of the single looks like Landon Donovan, or would that be heresy too?

 

According to the iTunes listing it's the first song on the album.

 

Bruce Springsteen and Starman, the only real Americans left.

 

And this guy....

 

I trust you will refrain from negative posts of any kind to stay true to your online posting beliefs.

 

nah it's working fine, I just flipped through the debate and it hit the ceiling.