Where is GoI. Has he taken another sabbatical or was he issued a time-out ? I noticed Deno isn't posting his usual b.s. NFL and song threads as well. Thank god Deno isn't into finance.
Where is GoI. Has he taken another sabbatical or was he issued a time-out ? I noticed Deno isn't posting his usual b.s. NFL and song threads as well. Thank god Deno isn't into finance.
Deno is big-time into finance but all the main characters are from the 40s and 50s.
Where is GoI. Has he taken another sabbatical or was he issued a time-out ? I noticed Deno isn't posting his usual b.s. NFL and song threads as well. Thank god Deno isn't into finance.
Igy often disappears for a week or so.
Maybe the inverse of how I disappear when the SP500 is below 3800ish.
Or just out and enjoying the spring.
Anyone else seen the Springsteen tour this go-round? So good. Dude is 73. He seems to be re-dedicating to the electric guitar this tour, and soul music in general. Big fan.
Where is GoI. Has he taken another sabbatical or was he issued a time-out ? I noticed Deno isn't posting his usual b.s. NFL and song threads as well. Thank god Deno isn't into finance.
Igy often disappears for a week or so.
Maybe the inverse of how I disappear when the SP500 is below 3800ish.
Or just out and enjoying the spring.
Anyone else seen the Springsteen tour this go-round? So good. Dude is 73. He seems to be re-dedicating to the electric guitar this tour, and soul music in general. Big fan.
I'm originally from NJ, but was never a big Bruce fan. Some of my friends went to Monmouth College and witnessed his beginnings at the Stone Pony in nearby Asbury Park. I graduated HS in 68 and worked that summer at The Jersey Shore ( Seaside Heights ). One of my roommates who was a couple of yrs older and went to Rutgers knew the manager of a band that was playing at a club out on the pier. Often on weekdays, after everything closed, some of his band members and other local musicians would come to our place and hang out, and maybe perform acoustic. I remember one night, this one guy was playing, and he was pretty intense. Afterwards, we were talking and I made a joke about something, and this guy was still serious and gave me this nasty look. I'm like saying to myself, O.K. douchebag. I kind of believe this musician was Bruce.
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I've always kind of like The Boss. I used to live in Philly and he was the local hero. I probably would have liked him a whole lot more if everyone wasn't so obsessed with his hits.
His songs are so well crafted, Truly a master, and not only a great performer in his own right, he put together his whole band to work so well together while maintaining a very fresh, loose sound.
I'll be digging through his catalogue to give him a fresh listen, and I'm sure I won't be disappointed.
Hey maserati, I assume you lurk but don’t post. If you see this consider tracking me down through LinkedIn. 35 years this fall. We’ve recently reconnected with a bunch of friends from back then and it’s been really nice.
Maybe the inverse of how I disappear when the SP500 is below 3800ish.
Or just out and enjoying the spring.
Anyone else seen the Springsteen tour this go-round? So good. Dude is 73. He seems to be re-dedicating to the electric guitar this tour, and soul music in general. Big fan.
I'm originally from NJ, but was never a big Bruce fan. Some of my friends went to Monmouth College and witnessed his beginnings at the Stone Pony in nearby Asbury Park. I graduated HS in 68 and worked that summer at The Jersey Shore ( Seaside Heights ). One of my roommates who was a couple of yrs older and went to Rutgers knew the manager of a band that was playing at a club out on the pier. Often on weekdays, after everything closed, some of his band members and other local musicians would come to our place and hang out, and maybe perform acoustic. I remember one night, this one guy was playing, and he was pretty intense. Afterwards, we were talking and I made a joke about something, and this guy was still serious and gave me this nasty look. I'm like saying to myself, O.K. douchebag. I kind of believe this musician was Bruce.
Great story gente.
I once was in a small event with his drummer, Max Weinberg, but didn't recognize him. Would have been appropriate to introduce myself too.
Me the Boss go way back - been a big fan since 1983ish and have seen him play maybe 8 times. Seattle's right on his songwriting. So good. The difference now is that a new album might have one or two great songs instead of 6. I'll take it.
I recently watched a documentary about Bob Dylan and I remember thinking how much he reminded me of Springsteen. They are both great poets and have similar intonations in their vocals (early Dylan), both musically and narratively. And they share an ability to dissect what they have done and why they have done it. Dylan was obviously a big influence on The Boss.
I recently watched a documentary about Bob Dylan and I remember thinking how much he reminded me of Springsteen. They are both great poets and have similar intonations in their vocals (early Dylan), both musically and narratively. And they share an ability to dissect what they have done and why they have done it. Dylan was obviously a big influence on The Boss.
One of the best bits of music criticism I've ever read is that Springsteen took the best from Dylan and Elvis and created something new. From Dylan the words, metaphors, songs that tell stories; from Elvis the dancing, the exuberance, the rebellion, the 'it's friday night let's gooooo.'
Everybody, and I do mean everybody, who is anybody in music since the 60s has been influenced by Dylan.
I don’t know any Radiohead music, maybe we could still be friends, agip?
We don't like Radiohead. Well, I know I am lukewarm to them, and I really suspect Agip is as well (but admittedly an assumption on my part).
Dylan is great and I was going to ask who you liked, so thx.
Agip, listening last night to Bruce for a while, I have to say, the song "Born to Run" stands out as nothing short of a Rock classic worthy of a top 25 of all time. Enough said, which is hard for me, but that one nails it. I
think I tend to like his earliest stuff best, but need to do some more listening. Also like his moody ones like Tunnel of Love, Atlantic City, Down by the River, etc.
Everybody, and I do mean everybody, who is anybody in music since the 60s has been influenced by Dylan.
I don’t know any Radiohead music, maybe we could still be friends, agip?
We don't like Radiohead. Well, I know I am lukewarm to them, and I really suspect Agip is as well (but admittedly an assumption on my part).
Dylan is great and I was going to ask who you liked, so thx.
Agip, listening last night to Bruce for a while, I have to say, the song "Born to Run" stands out as nothing short of a Rock classic worthy of a top 25 of all time. Enough said, which is hard for me, but that one nails it. I
think I tend to like his earliest stuff best, but need to do some more listening. Also like his moody ones like Tunnel of Love, Atlantic City, Down by the River, etc.
Ok here is my list of great songs since 2002ish. The first four listed are the cream.
The Rising is a masterpiece that stands with any of his work. Read the lyrics when you listen. as moving as any pop song ever has been.
Ghosts: An elegy to rock and roll from an old man who still wants to rock. Rock is dying and so is he, but he remembers what the music used to do. And maybe tonight can do again.
Land of Hope and Dreams. Apparently Bruce sang this to Clarence Clemons on the sax player's deathbed. Think of that, read the lyrics while listening and try not to cry.
Long Time Coming. Ode to growing up and getting it mostly right. An answer to all those earlier Bruce songs about how hard it is to make the right decision. Redemption through marriage and kids.
The rest are great, but those stay above.
Leah is so delicate and lovely. Maybe a Bruce song for those who don't like Bruce.
Pay Me My Money Down. Finding the spirit of rock and roll in ancient tunes.
Radio Nowhere. A Clash-like sonic assault
Girls in their Summer Clothes. Getting old... but feeling 25 on certain days in May.
The Wrestler.
We Take Care of our Own. Rage against unkind government and society. Bites hard.
We don't like Radiohead. Well, I know I am lukewarm to them, and I really suspect Agip is as well (but admittedly an assumption on my part).
Dylan is great and I was going to ask who you liked, so thx.
Agip, listening last night to Bruce for a while, I have to say, the song "Born to Run" stands out as nothing short of a Rock classic worthy of a top 25 of all time. Enough said, which is hard for me, but that one nails it. I
think I tend to like his earliest stuff best, but need to do some more listening. Also like his moody ones like Tunnel of Love, Atlantic City, Down by the River, etc.
Ok here is my list of great songs since 2002ish. The first four listed are the cream.
The Rising is a masterpiece that stands with any of his work. Read the lyrics when you listen. as moving as any pop song ever has been.
Ghosts: An elegy to rock and roll from an old man who still wants to rock. Rock is dying and so is he, but he remembers what the music used to do. And maybe tonight can do again.
Land of Hope and Dreams. Apparently Bruce sang this to Clarence Clemons on the sax player's deathbed. Think of that, read the lyrics while listening and try not to cry.
Long Time Coming. Ode to growing up and getting it mostly right. An answer to all those earlier Bruce songs about how hard it is to make the right decision. Redemption through marriage and kids.
The rest are great, but those stay above.
Leah is so delicate and lovely. Maybe a Bruce song for those who don't like Bruce.
Pay Me My Money Down. Finding the spirit of rock and roll in ancient tunes.
Radio Nowhere. A Clash-like sonic assault
Girls in their Summer Clothes. Getting old... but feeling 25 on certain days in May.
The Wrestler.
We Take Care of our Own. Rage against unkind government and society. Bites hard.
Dream Baby Dream. Rhythmic Lullaby
Excellent. Will give each a listening to tonight and looking forward to it, very much so. This is gold!
Ok here is my list of great songs since 2002ish. The first four listed are the cream.
The Rising is a masterpiece that stands with any of his work. Read the lyrics when you listen. as moving as any pop song ever has been.
Ghosts: An elegy to rock and roll from an old man who still wants to rock. Rock is dying and so is he, but he remembers what the music used to do. And maybe tonight can do again.
Land of Hope and Dreams. Apparently Bruce sang this to Clarence Clemons on the sax player's deathbed. Think of that, read the lyrics while listening and try not to cry.
Long Time Coming. Ode to growing up and getting it mostly right. An answer to all those earlier Bruce songs about how hard it is to make the right decision. Redemption through marriage and kids.
The rest are great, but those stay above.
Leah is so delicate and lovely. Maybe a Bruce song for those who don't like Bruce.
Pay Me My Money Down. Finding the spirit of rock and roll in ancient tunes.
Radio Nowhere. A Clash-like sonic assault
Girls in their Summer Clothes. Getting old... but feeling 25 on certain days in May.
The Wrestler.
We Take Care of our Own. Rage against unkind government and society. Bites hard.
Dream Baby Dream. Rhythmic Lullaby
Excellent. Will give each a listening to tonight and looking forward to it, very much so. This is gold!
Ok, I gave each a listening, and started from the bottom, thinking it might be a countdown to the best, which was your first. And I didn't read your post, for that matter. Of those, Wrestler struck me as very personal and relatable, though like most of those at the end of the list, i was struck with how they seemed to be lacking in the area of production, and a lonely tune like Wrestler still works well with low production because it becomes more intimate and immediate.
Then I got to Long Time Coming and noticed a major shift and frankly, much more enjoyable. With your note, which i just then stumbled upon, it made sense in terms of the first four. Land of Hopes and Dreams was particularly invigorating.
In all honesty, his early stuff stands out for me.
I wish I had more time to focus on the lyrics but i brushed over these in large part.
Good stuff and I feel like i have barely scratched the surface, because there is so much here. Thx.