Bruce Springsteen: Road Diary
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Impossible of course to capture the intensity of live performances on camera but this documentary does better than most. Like his concerts Bruce wanted to tell a story with this documentary and it really works. If you have never seen the band live this gives a little taste.
Recommended.
Impossible of course to capture the intensity of live performances on camera but this documentary does better than most. Like his concerts Bruce wanted to tell a story with this documentary and it really works. If you have never seen the band live this gives a little taste.
Recommended.
John Henry said:
Bruce is patently not a blue collar guy. Though he built an image pretending to be one. He has frequently admitted this as well.
Hey man, that's a really interesting perspective and I'd like to hear more. Does he play music to make money? 100%. Does he write songs that appeal to a certain demographic? 100%. Does he do it well? 100%Dylan, and I'm not naive or dumb enough to make a comparions, similarly 'played to a crowd' and wrote for the dollar...what's wrong with that? I'd suggest Springsteen has much less pretence and much more authenticity about his message..unless you're a huge fan of Petrarch?
Edited by biggbn on Sunday 27th October 00:30
John Henry said:
Bruce is patently not a blue collar guy. Though he built an image pretending to be one. He has frequently admitted this as well.
No s
t? And he has never pretended to be one either - he has often referred to the fact that he's never done a day's 'proper' work in his life. But he grew up in a tough working class area and osmosed his songwriting themes from that . You can write what you know about without becoming the person in the song . John Henry said:
Bruce is patently not a blue collar guy. Though he built an image pretending to be one. He has frequently admitted this as well.
The man has always been very aware of the situation he finds himself in:"Well, I took a piss at fortune's sweet kiss
It's like eatin' caviar and dirt
It's a sad, funny ending to find yourself pretending
A rich man in a poor man's shirt"
coppice said:
John Henry said:
Bruce is patently not a blue collar guy. Though he built an image pretending to be one. He has frequently admitted this as well.
No st? And he has never pretended to be one either - he has often referred to the fact that he's never done a day's 'proper' work in his life. But he grew up in a tough working class area and osmosed his songwriting themes from that . You can write what you know about without becoming the person in the song . I was a big fan up till a few years ago. Went off his newer music circa Ghost of Tom Joad. Tunnel of Love and Nebraska remain two of my favourite albums. Saw him live in Villa park in 88 which was a fantastic show. He was not great at Crystal Palace bowl for The Rising. Saw him at BST in Hyde park last year but I’ve seen enough now.
That 's interesting. I have always admired Springsteen's lyrical skill , but am less keen on the pomp and bombast , everything turned up to 11 of most of his live work . He is no Dylan (who is ? ) but his songs are beautifully observed and crafted - and that is why I adore Tunnel of Love , and it's softer, subtler tone. I will confess to having had something in my eye on hearing "All that heaven will allow " and Tougher than the rest" . God , and "Walk like a man " too.
I have a CD (remember them ?) of Springsteen covers on which Badly Drawn Boy sings "Thunder road " ; the more intimate delivery elevates the song in a way I could never have imagined .
I have a CD (remember them ?) of Springsteen covers on which Badly Drawn Boy sings "Thunder road " ; the more intimate delivery elevates the song in a way I could never have imagined .
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