Bruce

Always a shot in the arm!

benz — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 14:46:10 +0000

“Night” always provides a little kick-start to a show (or encore) when needed. You can just feel it when Bruce goes into that quick count-off that “Night” may be coming. I have always felt that this is a very underrated song simply because it is on an album of master pieces. It is almost unfair that this song is on “Born to Run” but in my opinion, it makes the album that much better!

“Baby I could walk you…”

benz — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 18:24:17 +0000

This is a really great Bruce song that was written in 1990 and donated to Southside Johnny Lyon (Southside later covered the song on his “Better Days” album). However, Springsteen later recorded the song on his own in or around 1997. This recording went unused until 2004 when Springsteen dubbed in some bass guitar and drum trakcs. It was then decided that the song was good enough to make the final cut for the “Devil’s & Dust” solo album. It is worth noting that the two versions (Southside and Springsteen) vary greatly in terms of arrangement.

Lyrics and Music: Bruce Springsteen

Whoa!

Yeah I know what it’s like to have failed, baby
With the whole world lookin’ on
I know what it’s like to have soared
And come crashin’ like a drunk on a bar room floor

And now you got no reason to trust me
My confidence is a little rusty
But if you don’t feel like bein’ alone
Baby, I could walk you all the way home

Well now our old fears and failures
Oh baby, they do linger
Like the shadow of that ring
Hmmm, that was on your finger
Those days they’ve come and gone
Baby, I could walk you all the way home

Whoa!
Whoa!
Whoa!
Whoa!

Yeah love leaves nothin’ but shadows and vapor
We go on, as is our sad nature
Baby
Now it’s some old Stones’ song the band is trashin’
If you feel like dancin’, baby I’m askin’

It’s comin’ on closing time
Bartender, he’s ringin’ last call
These days I don’t stand on pride
And I ain’t afraid to take a fall

So if you’re seein’ what you like
Maybe your first choice he’s gone
Well that’s all right
Baby, I could walk you all the way home
Baby, I could walk you all the way home

Whoa!
Yeah!
Whoa hoo!
Whoa!
Whoa hoo!
Yeah!
Whoa hoo!
Come on!
Oh yeah!

Almost time to come home!

benz — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 00:28:27 +0000

In about two weeks time, Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band will be headed home. At that point, they will take a week off before their three night stand at Giants Stadium begins in East Rutherford, NJ. Simply going by the latest European setlists, the American run should be phenomenal. With rarities including “Summertime Blues”, “Drive All Night”, “Janey Don’t You Lose Heart”, and “Be True”, you never know what this insane man is going to jot down on the setlist when it comes time to play in the Garden state.

Oh yeah, and did I mention that the concerts have been approximately three hours in length?

”Ladies and gentlemen, The Boss has left sanity!”

Darkness 30th Anniversary Box-Set

benz — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 18:20:32 +0000

Rumors have been flying around the Springsteen world for some time now that a new box-set may be on its way. The rumor is that this will commemorate the thirtieth anniversary of the release of Darkness on the Edge of Town. The truth is that this project is in the works and will likely be released in latter portion of 2008. The box-set is supposedly going to include a remastered version of the album (CD) itself as well as a live concert DVD from the Darkness tour (and possibly a few other “gems”?). There are a few shows that have been rumored thus far to be “the one” for the DVD; some of the popular ones include the following dates: 07/08/1978 (Phoenix, AZ) and 09/23/1978 (New York, NY). You may just have a to wait a few months to see which show is released. As of now, it is very possible that you may see this box-set in stores as early as this September.

NEW SHOW ADDED: Hershey Park Stadium - 8/19

benz — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 13:12:16 +0000

Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band have added another show to the Magic tour at Hershey Park Stadium on August 19th, 2008. Tickets will be on sale this Saturday, June 21st, at 10 am. The Hershey show comes in between Bruce’s concerts in Foxborough, MA, and Milwaukee, WI. Hopefully they add more dates in between these shows as there is plenty of room to do so.

Keep this page bookmarked for updates as they come in!

Cardiff: Great show!

benz — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 13:07:57 +0000

Bruce and the E Street Band played an awesome looking show in Cardiff on Saturday night to kick off their post-break European tour. The show opened with a “Magic” tour debut of “From Small Things.” Some other highlights from this show included “Blinded By the Light” and “Working on the Highway.” A terrific encore consisting of “Jungleland”, “Thunder Road, “Born to Run”, “Rosalita”, and “American Land” capped off a great night. What is especially interesting however is that “Land of Hope and Dreams” was soundchecked on this night so we expect this Reunion/Rising tour warhorse to appear sometime soon.

From Small Things (Big Things One Day Come)
Tenth Avenue Freeze-out
Radio Nowhere
No Surrender
Lonesome Day
The Promised Land
Blinded By the Light
Magic
Atlantic City
The River
Gypsy Biker
Darlington County
Because the Night
She’s the One
Livin’ in the Future
Mary’s Place
Working on the Highway
Devil’s Arcade
The Rising
Last to Die
Long Walk Home
Badlands
Jungleland
Thunder Road
Born to Run
Rosalita
American Land

Unfortunately!

benz — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 18:37:11 +0000

Hey guys. I’m sorry I did not post this sooner but I was unable to post until just this minute. But, unfortunately, the fall tour has been shelved. Yeah, I know I’ve been saying it was coming but in the last day and a half, it has been decided that the Magic tour will now end in August at the Milwaukee Festival. However, we are likely looking at a few shows in smaller market areas before this show. These shows will undoubtedly have great setlists and will be a lot of fun!

Again, my apologies for the change in plans but I only report what I am told.

However, there is still a very good chance that Bruce is going to be using studio time to cut a new E Street Band album sometime in the near future. Stay tuned!

“I Don’t Wanna Go Home”

benz — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 13:42:11 +0000

This is one of my favorite videos of Bruce and Southside Johnny performing a great Miami Steve tune, “I Don’t Wanna Go Home.” This song is always exciting when played at either Southside concerts or at Bruce’s holiday shows in Asbury Park.In this case, Bruce came to the Agora Ballroom after his own concert (Aug. 30th, 1978) and joined Southside on stage for an impromptu set:

The Fever / I Don’t Wanna Go Home / Havin’ a Party

Miami Steve was also present as he played guitar for the Jukes at this show. In fact, the show started late as they had to wait for Stevie to finish Bruce’s concert first.

Those were the days!

Enjoy!

Also, don’t forget to check back here throughout this week and next (probably next) for the big announcement of the fall tour. It’s coming fast!

“I can feel the heat coming ’round”

benz — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 13:15:18 +0000

GREAT SONG AND A GREAT PERFORMANCE. This was a big surprise for all the fans who were at the August 11th, 2003, show at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, PA.

Here are the lyrics:

We sit in the car outside your house
I can feel the heat coming ’round
I go to put my arm around you and you give me a look like I’m way out of bounds
Well you let out one of your bored sighs
Well lately when I look into your eyes I’m goin’ down down down down down
I’m goin’ down down down down

We get dressed up and we go, out, baby for the night
We come home early burning, burning in some fire fight
I’m sick and tired of you settin’ me up girl, settin’ me up just to knock-a knock-a, knockin’ me down down down down

I pull you close now baby, but when we kiss I can feel a doubt
I remember back when we started, my kisses used to turn you inside out
I used to drive you to work in the morning
Friday night I’d drive you all around
You used to love to drive me wild
But lately girl you get your kicks from just driving me down down down down

A Great E Street Radio Morning!

benz — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 13:47:13 +0000

WOW! What a great drive to work I had this morning. First to come on is “4th of July, Asbury Park (Sandy)” - the “Live/75-85″ version (my favorite). Then, right in “Santa Ana” from “Tracks.” Could this get any better? Well, that would be hard to top but next up was another favorite of mine: “Tunnel of Love.”

This is all great but what would be really awesome is if somebody were to tell me that an announcement for the E Street Band’s fall tour was coming early next week or even late this week…hmmm