Here Today... Gone To Hell!

 Bruce Springsteen's 19th album, "Devils & Dust," is in the can and set to hit stores April 26, according to his publicist.

The Columbia Records release features a dozen newly recorded tracks produced by Brendan O'Brien, who also turned the knobs on Springsteen's 2002 album, "The Rising." A tour is planned; details will be announced "shortly," according to a press release.

"Devils & Dust" was recorded at Thrill Hill Recording Studios in Los Angeles and New Jersey; additional engineering took place at Southern Tracks Recording in Atlanta.

Pre-release buzz indicates that the album is more of a Springsteen solo project than an E Street Band project.

Two of the tracks on "Devils & Dust"--"The Hitter" and "Long Time Comin'"--were performed live during Springsteen's tour in support of 1995's "The Ghost of Tom Joad," but haven't previously appeared on albums.

The Springsteen fan site backstreets.com reports that a song titled "Devils & Dust" was played during rehearsals for last year's "Vote for Change" tour, but wasn't performed in concert.

"Devils & Dust" tracklist:

1. "Devils & Dust"
2. "All the Way Home"
3. "Reno"
4. "Long Time Comin'"
5. "Black Cowboys"
6. "Maria's Bed"
7. "Silver Palomino"
8. "Jesus Was an Only Son
9. "Leah"
10. "The Hitter"
11. "All I'm Thinkin' About"
12. "Matamoras Banks"

Man, I absolutely love Broooooooce.  They call him "The Boss" for a reason.  Still, I don't know if I'm that excited, to tell you the truth.  I really prefer the older Bruce stuff, when he's talking from a young man's perspective about stuff I can relate to.  Then again, I hear he's going to be tackling stuff like the war in Iraq on this new album, and since Bruce is probably my favourite lyricist ever, this should be cool.

i met his drummer last year

he was kewl and i shook his handz@!

Any fans here? I think he?s great, especially the ?Nebraska? album. I?m gonna see him in a few weeks.

I love Bruce Springsteen's music, I grew up hearing it from my family. I think my favorite song of his is "I'm on fire." Have fun at the concert. : ok:

He is amazing.

I was never a huge fan, although I do like his 'Born in the USA' album. My favorite song from him is 'Cover Me'. One song of his that I absolutely hate is 'Streets of Philadelphia'. I was shocked that it won a bunch of awards. Especially when you consider the fact that a vastly superior song was on the same soundtrack: Neil Young's 'Philadelphia'.

Simply awesome, one of the greatest artists ever. Just Buy the Live in NYC DVD and you'll be a fan. It happened to me. I can't name just a favorite song, but that would be Jungleland. Just a epic piece of poetry. And that sax solo  :drool:

But I love other songs like Born To Run, Thunder Road, Backstreets, The Promised Land, Darkness on the Edge of Town, Rosalita, Out in the Street, Independence day, The River

Man, there's so many songs. The guy is awesome, especially live

I love Bruce...one of my all-time favorites.  I prefer his stuff with the E Street Band, but his stuff without them is also very good.  I can't wait to see him live next month.  Rosalita is my favorite song of his.  You don't really hear too much about him on this board.  I always assumed there weren't too many fans of his here.

Axl sang "Come Together" with Bruce in 1994, right before Axl was kidnapped by aliens and replaced with a clone. I hear Axl's doing pretty well on Vulcan these days.

gotta love the boss.  :yes: "tenth avenue freeze out" is a personal fav.  :beer:

I have his album "Lucky Town" and his Greatest Hits.

I love him!!! :yes:

Going to see him in Ft Lauderdale. It will be my 3rd time seeing him but the 1st without the E-Street Band.

Definitely one of my favorite artists ever. The River is probably my favorite album of his.

I have to agree with jameslofton though, "Philadelphia" by Neil Young is a far superior song in my opinion.

"Born In The USA" is ridiclously good, what did it have like fucking seven chart topping singles.....

I'm going to see him November 9th!  I can't fucking wait...first time seeing the Boss.

I did a quick search, but I didnt find any topics about him... Which is suprising?

I love Bruce.  My parents used to listen to him when I was younger and now I love him!  My fave songs are Jungleland, Thunder Road, Sandy (4th July on Asbury Park), Rosalita, Jersey Girl and The River.

I recently just brought his box set and I am on a Boss high at the moment!! 

Who else loves the Boss?  Anyone met him?  Seen him live?

 ;D

I love Bruce Springsteen's music, he's awesome. My mom has seen him live before, I don't know when and where though.

My favorite songs are Born in the USA, I'm on Fire, Born to Run, Glory Days, Streets of Philadelpia, Growing Up and plenty of more . . .

Where did you ever get the inspiration forsuch a great topic?  ;) :smoking:

One of the last succesful songwriters that havent resorted to nostalgia tours at this point. Still writes relavent and fresh songs. I've seen him live on the Born In the USA tour in 86(?), the E-Street Band Reunion Tour(99) and the most recent solo/acoustic(mostly) tour in support of "Devils and Dust". Each show had completely different vibes, but all of them made me leave the venue feeling that I just witnessed something special.

Everyone knows his big hits, I kind of like the more obscure ones myself:

1. Stolen Car
2. Dream Baby Dream
3. Back In Your Arms
4. Trapped
5. Tougher Than The Rest
6. Happy
7. You're Missing
8. Drive All Night
9. Downbound Train
10. Reason To Believe

Hehe... *cough*

Oh wow!!  I want to go and see him soo badly.  If he tours agian... I am seeing him no matter what!!!  >:(   : ok:

Also, if anyone wants to hear it... I have the track of Axl and Bruce singing Come together...  Now, I dont really like the quality of it.  The recording quality isnt too bad but Axl sounds blegh!

Bruce Springsteen with The Seeger Sessions Band - Tour Dates
April 30 New Orleans, LA Jazz & Heritage Festival
European Tour
May 5 Dublin, Ireland The Point
May 7 Manchester, UK The Manchester Evening News Arena
May 8 London, UK Hammersmith Apollo Theatre
May 10 Paris, France Palais Bercy
May 12 Milan, Italy Forum Arena
May 14 Barcelona, Spain Badalona Arena
May 16 Amsterdam, Netherlands Heineken Music Hall
May 17 Frankfurt, Germany Festhalle
May 20 Oslo, Norway Spektrum Arena
May 21 Stockholm, Sweden Hovet Arena


This is whats set so far, more dates to be announced.

I meant tours in AUSTRALIA.... Because I am nt going to Amsterdam!!  :(

What happened to "No matter what!!!" ? ;)

There will be more dates but I'm not positive if Australia will be included. The new CD and the dates that have been announced all came together pretty quickly. He just finished his last tour on November 22.

It's all about greetings from asbury park.  Spirit in the Night is one of the best songs ever written.

Has anyone got the 30th Anniversary edition of Born To Run?  It's really worth picking up.

Oh hallelija to that (or however its spelt)  I love Spirit in the Night... I actually should have put that in my fave song list  ???

I have just picked up the Essential Box Set... now thats worth picking up!!!

I am prolly the biggest Springsteen-fan roaming these boards...

Last year, the Devils & Dust tour was fantastic, I watched him in Gothenburg with my girlfriend.

I also come from a small town, having my car, patching it up, racing in the streets. I?m living my life, Springsteen style.
Lots of things he sings about really reflects my life, and I?m only 23... :hihi:

Awesome artists.. He writes duch inspirational songs, I just get that glad to be alive thing whenever I listen to bruce

My favorites are Jungleland, Backstreets, Thunder Road,... ahhh there are just too many

Im a fanatic Bruce fan.. He's the only artist / band Im a bigger fan of than GN'R actually..
I've seen him on 1 show only though, but I'll see him this summer!  ;D

My favourite songs at the moment: (By Bruce)

* Thunder Road (Always!)
* Lost in the flood. (Because of the great version on the 30th year ann.DVD for the Born to run release.
* Its hard to be a saint in the city. (Same as above)
* The Promise (!)
* Spirirt in the night
* Streets of Philadelphia..

Great to see other Springsteen fans at this board!!   :beer:

I'll take ya!!!!  >:(

No, only kidding!!  ;D

You have to listen  to "The Fever." Just a great song. So emotional. I devoted the song to an old girlfriend.

fuck yeah!! That song is awesome! I just saw thetaI forgot Racing in the Streets... Man that song is breathtaling, especialliy the 75-85 live version

Best Lyrics Ever

Red Headed Women

Well brunettes are fine man
And blondes are fun
But when it comes to getting the dirty job done

I'll take a red headed woman
A red headed woman
It takes a red headed woman
To get a dirty job done

Well listen up stud
Your life's been wasted
Til you've got down on your knees and tasted

A red headed woman
A red headed woman
It takes a red headed woman
To get a dirty job done

Tight skirt, strawberry hair
Tell me what you've got baby, waiting under there
Big green eyes that look like, son
They can see every cheap thing that you ever done

Well I don't care how many girls you've dated, man
But you ain't lived till you've had your tires rotated

By a red headed woman
A red headed woman
It takes a red headed woman
To get a dirty job done[/i]
 ;D

I never used to like The Boss.  I'm still not a huge fan of his most popular songs.  I love his folk songs though, totally Dylan-influenced.  He has some great songs out there.  Aside from the slower, more relaxed ones, I love Murder Incorporated.  Great song with powerful lyrics.  Also, not many people know it, but he penned the song Blinded By The Light (popularized by Mannfred Mann's Earth Band) and did a great version of it.

I love blinded by the light!!!!!  You're right he was being hailed as the next Bob Dylan!!!  ;D

I love Blinded by the Light and Spirit in the Night, I think both show the Dylan-ness!

I forget the exact quote but Bruce said this once

When I was growing up, I wanted to play guitar like Hendrix. I wanted to write songs like Bob Dylan. But I wanted to sing like Roy Orbison.

He is pretty damn Close to all three.

Oh man, Im turning into Nixon in his Ass thread!!  It has to stop!

Hes very under rated as a guitarist. I'm not trying to say he is in the Top 10 or anything but if you see him live he absolutely rocks out on the guitar. It would be nice to see that transfer to a studio effort.

I think for him its more about making his music so it gets the amazing emotion and lyrics through.

Well the one thing with him, whether he is playing with the E Street Band or solo you will not hear the same song live that was on the album. After playing a song for 30 years things need to be done differently to keep it interesting for the band as well as the fans.

The last tour for Devils and Dust, a majority of the songs where almost unrecognizable until a chorus was reached. I didnt even realize he played Born In The USA until I saw the setlist the next day.

I have Born in the USA and Born to Run albums.  Both are great to listen to, and very uplifting.  And I always get a kick out of seeing the young Courtney Cox in the video for Dancing in the Dark  :)

But, at the risk of sounding weird, I have to say even though I like Bruce and his music, I cant relate to him, but I wish I could.  He just seems to be an all American apple pie guy with no flaws or faults...I wish I could be like that too.

I could understand that for the Born In the USA album, but not Born To Run or anyother for that matter. There are some pretty dark songs on there if you follow the lyrics.
It could be more because of how the media portrays him actually.
His last 3 studio albums over the last 11 years or so have all featured songs that focus more on him playing a character or singing about a character. 99 percent of these characters have some major flaws that they are either just learning to deal with, or have become resigned to having the rest of their lives.

Yeah - take for example:  The River.

Last week I was buying the Best of the boss, but someone stole it when I took it to the beach  :rant:
I dont know too much about the music, but I've heard good songs like strees of phillys, born in the USA, dancer inthe dark? <-- right?  :nervous:
Anyway I hope i can get again a new CD but I hate to spent money again  :rant:

Those are good songs... But you should get Born To Run, Darkness on the Edge of Town and The river... The real deal is here

Then you can get his first 2 albuns and Born in the Usa

Thanks for the tip I'll check those  : ok:

Like someone said - It's all About Greetings from Asbury Park. Get that album first!  Or the Essential.

I think its easier for first listeners to like Born to Run, Darkness and The river

Once you?re fan, dig up Greetins from Asbury Park and The wild, the innocent and the E Street Shuffle

The Essential sucks big time, if you want a compilation get the Live 75-85 album

right, I meant in the sense of his persona rather than his lyrics.

Even the title track 'Born in the USA' is a dark song  - 'they're still here, he's all gone' gives me the chills when I hear it.  Was it Reagan who mistook that for a happy patriotic tune?

About the character thing, are any of his songs about himself?  About his own weaknesses and struggles?  I admire him for being perceptive enough to realize that the American Dream doesnt work out for everyone. But again it goes back to what I was saying about him being an all around good guy.  He's one of the few icons I know whose credibility isnt attacked. The only time I've seen people attack his persona is when he did the Vote For Change tour.

Yeah Born In The USA has one of the best lyrics EVER

Just so simple and direct, yet strong

I love the "they?re still there, he?s all gone" line too

Other Springsteen line I almost cry to is the Rising?s:

"There's spirits above and behind me
Faces gone black, eyes burnin' bright
May their precious blood bind me
Lord, as I stand before your fiery light "

Obviously about the 9/11 attack

Fuckin great!  : ok:

Wow!  I can say that this thread died without me... :(  Where are you Kujo!?

Who has heard Axl and Bruce with "Come Together"

I have... but I still would like to know if any of his dark songs are autobiographical.  It's one thing  to do a character study, it's another thing to talk about your own inner demons.


anyway, here is an interesting article from the LA Times about Bruce's new album:

Bruce, just plain folk
Veering ever further from his rock roots, Springsteen and company offer a heartfelt homage to Pete Seeger.
By Richard Cromelin
Times Staff Writer

April 21, 2006

Pete Seeger and Bruce Springsteen. These two monumental, quintessentially American artists have much in common, but with their vastly different musical roles and styles they aren't the most obvious bedfellows.

Now they're permanently entwined thanks to Springsteen's new album, "We Shall Overcome: The Seeger Sessions." Due in stores Tuesday, this joyful, moving and somewhat frustrating collection is made up of 13 songs associated with Seeger, the folk-music patriarch.

It's joyful and moving because they're unassailable cornerstones of American music, songs that sprouted from the soil of the nation's experience and tell us how people worked, danced, loved, dealt with disaster, found a voice, inspired themselves and ultimately survived.

And it's frustrating because in choosing these 13 songs from the vast Seeger canon, Springsteen neglects what is perhaps the strongest bond between the two: a vision of music as an engine of social and political change.

Seeger, now 86 and relatively inactive, paid the price for that stance, finding himself blacklisted and marginalized in the 1950s and '60s for his leftist politics. That didn't stop him from becoming an immeasurably influential musical and cultural force.

Starting in the 1940s, Seeger began to gather and promulgate a treasure trove of traditional and topical songs that had no home in the mass media. He recorded and performed them with modest musical gifts and an abundance of earnestness and enthusiasm, lighting the fuse for the folk music boom of the 1960s.

While Seeger wrote few songs and relied on a simple banjo strum and the joined voices of his audience, Springsteen came along in the 1970s as the rock 'n' roll poet, addressing the promise and the pitfalls of American life in his torrents of words, carried at first on the liberating rock power of his E Street Band, later in more tempered and varied frameworks.

But they find common ground in this album, which illuminates the Seeger legacy for a wider audience while further distancing Springsteen from his rock-icon identity of the 1970s and '80s.

Clearly, he's not feeling compelled to keep straight-ahead rock with the E Street Band in the regular rotation. His last album, 2005's "Devils & Dust," was a muted, literary work, a variation on the tradition of his stark solo projects "Nebraska" and "The Ghost of Tom Joad." His last album with the E Street Band was the reflective post-9/11 work, "The Rising," in 2002. He's pretty much consigned the rock 'n' roll to periodic live albums.

"The Seeger Sessions" is Springsteen's first album without his own songs, and for the occasion he's concocted an irresistible hybrid of American music forms. Guitars, banjo, fiddles, horns, organ, accordion, piano, drums, washboard and more pack these arrangements, but the music always breathes easily, with wood, wind and skin gathering into rich, organic shapes.

A Southern feel asserts itself in the Dixieland brass, and intentional or not, a subliminal New Orleans presence pervades the album in the textures and syncopations (Springsteen will give the music its live debut at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival on April 30, with a Greek Theatre date in Los Angeles on June 5).

The playing is casually virtuosic, a sort of acoustic counterpart to the loose-limbed precision the E Street Band brings to his rock. You could call it back-porch music, though you'd need a big porch to hold all these players. (The DVD portion of this Dual Disc release offers documentation of the sessions, with the musicians jostling for space in the living room of Springsteen's farmhouse.)

The spontaneity is infectious. This is one-take recording, and you can hear Springsteen cueing the horn section here, calling out a key change there, fumbling the lyric in "John Henry" and plowing right ahead.

These might be folk songs, but there's no holding back on the upbeat tunes, and he matches the raucous playing with vocals full of all-out raspy intensity. And the musicians easily switch to a tone of evocative elegance on the slower songs.

If the music has the feel of something that came together completely naturally, the selection of material is more problematic.

There's a universe of Seeger-linked songs, and an infinity of statements to be made from them, and Springsteen has played it pretty basic with his repertoire here, choosing some bedrock material, from grade-school songbook staples such as "Shenandoah" and "Erie Canal" to the civil rights anthems "We Shall Overcome" and "Eyes on the Prize." There are minstrel songs ("Old Dan Tucker"), spirituals ("Jacob's Ladder") and mythic tales ("Jesse James," "John Henry").

There's no way that such a collection can be regarded as slight, but Springsteen doesn't put out albums with no thought to what they say about the times, and by creating a broadly inspirational panorama he's declined the opportunity to add his voice to the rising chorus of pop music that's commenting directly on current events. There are plenty of confrontational songs in the Seeger songbook that would do the job, from the union-organizing challenge "Which Side Are You On?" to the Vietnam allegory "Waist Deep in the Big Muddy."

Maybe he's biding his time after the demanding commentary of his last two albums, taking a breather to enjoy the bandstand. Here's hoping the bandwagon doesn't leave without him.

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anyone planning on picking this up?

Axl sucks balls in this one, his singing is awful

But I read somewhere that they didnt even rehearse it. Someone asked Bruce to play Come Together and he said no. Then Axl came over to talk to him and he accepted to do it

well, this was at the end of the UYI tour right? so we can cut him some slack  ;)

Here's the video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=El0MZeTgHpw&search=axl%20bruce%20springsteen

Thanks for the link.

It's cool. I hadn't seen it before.

I like his voice on that one.

I'm in Cali watching Buckethead.

I will definitely be heading to Best Buy tomorrow to pick up the new CD. I saw a video, dont remember the name, and was really impressed with the new band. I'm just waiting on some more tour dates to be announced.

Yeah, Im getting the CD aswell... :)

I must admit, I was less than happy with Axl's voice... but meh.  Its a good track, I wish it was studio quality a bit.


Thanks for that article!!

All this Springsteen talk, than a new CD comes out and nothing but silence ::)

Well I got the Pete Seeger Sessions yesterday and listened to it on the drive to work. While at first it was a bit odd hearing Springsteen sing some of these songs at first, after only a few songs you realize this music is the foundation for everything he has ever done. More specifically this CD reflects exactly where the inspiration for CD's like Nebraska, The Ghost of Tom Joad, and Devils And Dust came from.

Those that prefer the more rock n roll oriented Bruce might be turned off by this, but I suspect the die-hards will love it. Listening to this for the first time was similar to the first time listening to the "Oh Brother Where Art Thou?" soundtrack. Not as much the gospel styled tracks but definitely the folk style. I could easily see Bruce and this band playing these songs in some little bar in New Orleans and not seem out of place at all.

Ohhh god I cant wait until I get it/steal it/borrow it/get it off you!!

haha!

Its a Dual Disc, cant burn it. I'll probably buy it and download it off of MSN Music

I received it the other day.  And so far I'm really enjoying it, it's a good listen.


But then again, i'm a folk junkie

I saw a full page ad in this week's LA Weekly for Bruce and his (17?)-member Seeger band at the Greek Theatre on June 5th.  Maybe you'll visit Cali again?  :)

The new cover album if fantastis.



A good album to through back some beers too. :beer:

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Right?

If no dates for Florida show up soon, I will make my way out for that show.

Don't make fun of me girlie! :P :D



The album is good .And the cover is pretty cool too.

YOU LIKE HIM!

Wowah - I take it all back!

Anyone seen the Vote For Change Tour performance on TV where Fogerty comes out and plays Fortunate Son? Man its awsome, Bruce looks like a little kid up there with him, just loving it, amazing moment

ive never heard anything by him....

any good?

Yes, incredible : ok:

i always liked him. alot of people say he doesnt have the greatest voice, but he sings with such feeling.

i like the album "Born in the USA", and the song "Born to Run" is easily one of my favorite songs ever, pure magic. i need to get into him more i'm really just a casual fan who owns the album Born in the USA and few other songs.

Love Springsteen. One of the best song writers of our time and one of the best performers too. He puts so much into his live performances and it shows.

Bruce Springsteen's 'Magic' Set for October 2 Release on Columbia Records


'Magic,' Bruce Springsteen's new studio recording and his first with the E Street Band in five years, is set for release by Columbia Records on October 2, 2007. Produced and mixed by Brendan O'Brien, the album features eleven new Springsteen songs and was recorded at Southern Tracks Recording Studio in Atlanta, GA.

'Magic' Song Titles:

1. Radio Nowhere
2. You'll Be Comin' Down
3. Livin' in the Future
4. Your Own Worst Enemy
5. Gypsy Biker
6. Girls in Their Summer Clothes
7. I'll Work for Your Love
8. Magic
9. Last to Die
10. Long Walk Home
11. Devil's Arcade

'Magic' is the first new studio album by Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band since 2002's GRAMMY Award-winning, multi-platinum, number one album 'The Rising' (Columbia Records), which was also produced by O'Brien.

Bruce Springsteen's longtime manager Jon Landau said, "'Magic' is a high energy rock CD. It's light on its feet, incredibly well played by Bruce and the members of the E Street Band, and, as always, has plenty to say. It's also immensely entertaining. 'Magic' is the third collaboration between Bruce and Brendan O'Brien and is a culmination of their very productive creative relationship."

Never bought into the whole blue collar Bruce Springsteen.  He's a fraud in Rock.  I can listen to some songs but never got into his whole persona and or music.  It's all a matter of taste I guess.  I have a lot of friends who were really into him but that was 20-25 years ago.

I liked his singles of the Rising...Ill be interested to hear this one

Defiantly looking forward to this. I love the Boss.

Super stoked to hear that the E Street Band will be included on this one.  I for one got kind of tired of the whole Seeger Sessions bands........as much as I like good ole grass roots music....it's kind of pointless when you have a fucking 35 piece band playing them.

As for Springsteen's blue collar persona.......that was really only portrayed on "Born in the USA" which was probably his only "Commercialized" album.............if you want pure Springsteen Atlantic City, Boardwalk rock go 'Greetings from Asbury Park, NJ" up until "Born to Run".  Then if you want an all around listening experience with everything from ballads to rockers to pop go listen to "The River".  Drive All Night still makes me get goosebumps when I hear it.

Dead on... You may not like his music, but never call him a fraud... His one of the few artists who has remained true to himself and his music, never selling out

And he still makes great, relevant music

Glad to see a new album with the band coming out. Hopefully a tour to follow.

New CD "Magic" will be out in october ! Thank God :yes: :yes:

The album was recorded with the E Street Band, and produced by Brendan O'Brien :beer:

A new single is allready out there, it's called Radio Nowhere

Check it out : Bruce Springsteen - Radio Nowhere (http://fr.youtube.com/watch?v=euVpCXnrqUc)

And here's the artwork for the album :

(http://www.brucespringsteen.net/art/magic_648.jpg)

For those that consider  themselves casual fans, go buy "The River". I think the songs are sung better today, but it is a great example of his amazing song writing.

Im not sure about the new tune, Im definetly more into it then the Seeger Sessions...Its good I guess, kinda catchy

Yeah, perfect single :yes:

Bruce Springsteen, E Street Band reveal tour details

Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band have announced the dates for their first full-scale tour of the US and Europe since 2003.

The North American leg launches Oct. 2 in Hartford, CT--the same day the band's new album, "Magic," is set to drop. The outing is scheduled to visit 16 cities from coast to coast, including two-night stands at East Rutherford, NJ's Continental Airlines Arena and New York City's Madison Square Garden. The itinerary is listed below. Ticket sales begin Sept. 8, according to a press release.

When the US/Canadian run wraps Nov. 18 in Boston, The Boss and company will head for Europe. Those dates can be found at Springsteen's website.

On tour, Springsteen will be joined by E Street Band keyboardist Roy Bittan, saxman/percussionist Clarence Clemons, keyboardist Danny Federici, guitarist Nils Lofgren, vocalist/guitarist Patti Scialfa, bassist Garry Tallent, guitarist Steven Van Zandt and drummer Max Weinberg.

"Magic" is Springsteen's first new studio recording with the E Street Band since 2002's Grammy-winning, multi-platinum album "The Rising." The Rock and Roll Hall of Famer's longtime manager, Jon Landau, described the record in a statement as "a high energy rock CD," adding, "It's light on its feet, incredibly well played by Bruce and the members of the E Street Band, and, as always, has plenty to say."

The set's first single, "Radio Nowhere," is available free for one week via Apple's iTunes Music Store starting today (8/28).

October 2007
2 - Hartford, CT - Hartford Civic Center
5 - Philadelphia, PA - Wachovia Center
9-10 - East Rutherford, NJ - Continental Airlines Arena
14 - Ottawa, Ontario - Civic Centre
15 - Toronto, Ontario - Air Canada Centre
17-18 - New York, NY - Madison Square Garden
21 - Chicago, IL - United Center
26 - Oakland, CA - Oracle Arena
28 - Los Angeles, CA - venue to be announced

November 2007
2 - St. Paul, MN - Xcel Energy Center
4 - Cleveland, OH - Quicken Loans Arena
5 - Auburn Hills, MI - Palace of Auburn Hills
11 - Washington, DC - Verizon Arena
14 - Pittsburgh, PA - Mellon Arena
15 - Albany, NY - Times Union Center
18 - Boston, MA - TD Banknorth Garden

Yes... Get The River, then Born To Run, then Darkness on the Edge of Town... Then get his first two albums.. After all this get Born in The USA and nebraska.. You'll be hooked

Wow no southern dates? What the hell?

"Radio Nowhere" is available as a free download on iTunes, this week only.? Catchy, rockin' pop song overall, if a bit on the Pearl Jam side of things.? And free to boot...? ?:beer:

Album Review: Springsteen, Bruce

MAGIC
The Boss still showing his magic
By DARRYL STERDAN -- Sun Media

Bruce Springsteen
Magic
(Sony-BMG)

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There's only one event in music guaranteed to generate more buzz than a new album from Bruce Springsteen: A new album from Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band.

Why? The answer is right there in the title of The Boss's 15th studio disc.

As spellbinding and brilliant as the 58-year-old rock icon is on his own, when he plays with The E Streeters, it's magic. Call it a spark or chemisty or anything you like; whatever it is, it has always been an unmistakable, inimitable sound far greater than the sum of its parts. That's what you get on Magic, their first collaboration since 2002's stirring album The Rising (and perhaps their final album together, based on some reports).

But that's not all you get. Along with the heartland-rock sonic touchstones and everyman lyrics that preach to Bruce's congregation of fans, the dark 11-song album - recorded in Atlanta with Rising producer Brendan O'Brien - includes forays into '60s-style orchestral rock.

And while it doesn't equal Born to Run or Born in the U.S.A. - really, how many albums do? - Magic's gritty intensity almost puts it on par with Darkness on the Edge of Town and The River.
   

Which is to say: Bruce and the E Streeters still have a few tricks up their sleeves.

Radio Nowhere 3:18

"I want a thousand guitars, I want pounding drums," The Boss demands. And on this driving rocker, that's what the band supplies - along with a howling sax solo, a jangling riff that echoes Tommy Tutone's 867-5309/Jenny and a darkly yelpy vocal reminiscent of Warren Zevon. A killer single - assuming radio will play a song about how much it sucks.

You'll be Coming Down 3:45

After Radio Nowhere, the downtempo gait of this karmic warning seems slight at first. After a few listens, the shimmery U2ish guitars, '60s folk-pop overtones and seductive chorus hook you.

Livin' in the Future 3:56

Between the bouncy swagger, twangy guitar licks, wailing sax and shimmering organ, this is a soulful celebration in the style of Tenth Avenue Freeze-Out and Hungry Heart - though lyrics about liberty sailing away add political overtones.

Your Own Worst Enemy 3:18

Bruce gets in touch with his inner Brian Wilson on this midtempo ballad, wrapping his dour melody and weary vocals in a lush blanket of sombre strings, kettle drums, percussion and bells.

Gypsy Biker 4:31

The band kicks back into high gear with a swelling, anthemic roots- rocker about a small-town hero coming home - in a coffin. The revving guitars and piercing solo are outstanding.

Girls in Their Summer Clothes 4:19

Another orchestrated pop ballad, with sweeping strings and a growling sax that follow Bruce's heartbroken protagonist as he roams the streets looking for love - and getting passed by.

I'll Work for Your Love 3:34

The tinkly piano at the start harkens back to Thunder Road - but the tune breaks into a bittersweet, Dylanesque folk-rocker laced with Biblical lyrics symbolizing the sanctity of love.

Magic 2:45

A woozy carnival organ, a sawdusty beat, a fluttery mandolin and a ghostly violin decorate this dreamy vignette in which innocent deception quickly gives way to monstrous trickery.

Last to Die 4:17

Another gritty, hard-hitting rocker accented with strings and fuelled by lyrics built upon John Kerry's famous statement about the Vietnam War. One guess what this one is about.

Long Walk Home 4:34

With its lightly strummed guitar and gently melancholy vibe, this one opens like Streets of Philadelphia, but quickly moves into a roots- rock lament about finding your way back home.

Devil's Arcade 5:05

The disc's most overtly poltical cut is this tale of a soldier wounded in battle. The striking arrangement elegantly builds from mournful strings and guitar to a richly intense orchestration.

Bonus Track: Terry's Song 4:11

Springsteen pays tender tribute to his longtime assistant Terry MacGovern, who died this summer at age 67. It's the most nakedly personal song he's written in years. And one of the most moving.

Great, thankx for the review :yes:

The album is playing non stop in my stereo ;)

But how come I always have the impression that it's always love/hate between the Boss and the E Street Band ???

I'm very anxious to buy this album when it comes out tomorrow...thanks for the review.

 i love bruce i got the album a week brfore it came out its pritty sick!!


Peace

Bruce is king!

I love early Bruce, middle Bruce and this last album, MAGIC, wow! Its so great! :D

Every song on this album are killer songs in their way, by the exception of (in my opinion) "You'll be coming down" and "Your own worst enemy", which though are OK songs.

Its great, and recommended. Buy!  : ok:

Live Review: Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band in Hartford, CT

There are few American musical acts--or, for that matter, many rock-and-roll bands anywhere--that have matured as well as New Jersey's Bruce Springsteen [ tickets ] and the E Street Band. As the body of Springsteen's work grows, each progressive offering seems to take on its own ageless quality, drawing from rhythms, chord progressions, keyboard lines and guitar leads that often ring out with passing familiarity.

But by the time The Boss puts his final lyrical stamps on each number, shakes and bakes them in rehearsal, and rolls them out for audience consumption, they become distinctive trademarks, unmistakable even to those claiming to not be fans. And what honest music lovers, particularly live music fans, could summarily reject Springsteen and company, especially if his Tuesday (10/2) tour opener in Hartford, CT, is any evidence of what he and his crew are still capable of delivering?

Springsteen's often-blistering two-hour-plus set was heavy on new material from "Magic," his latest original recording with the E Street Band, which was released the day of the show. In fact, anyone who bought or downloaded the album earlier in the day heard all but three of the new numbers live a few hours later (see setlist below).

Jammed in between the new material were some of the most inspiring tunes from 2002's "The Rising": "Lonesome Day," was dished up early and was nearly as well-received as the classic song "The Ties That Bind," which preceded it; "The Rising," which came mid-set; and "Waitin' on a Sunny Day" performed during the encore.

Burning up those 11 tunes left precious little time for any nuggets for the long-time fans--many of whom LiveDaily spoke with--who came from distant states and even the UK, to catch Springsteen's tour opener at the Hartford Civic Center.

The classic material that managed to find its way to the surface from deeper in The Boss' catalog did elicit the kind of roaring tribute one might expect, even though die-hard Springsteen concert-goers knew several of the songs to be all too frequent stand-bys, arguably overplayed a few years ago on the extended tour for "The Rising."

Where "The Promised Land" and "Darkness On the Edge of Town" were about the most pedestrian of the show, "Night," into "She's the One," reaffirmed that this act is virtually impossible to beat for sheer vitality and inspired collaboration. "Darlington County" and the final encore number, the Irish Reel "American Land," were among the most spirited, while "Reason to Believe" was transformed into a chugging blues number.

Although The Boss is quite adept at conducting the band with the slightest flick of his Fender Telecaster, "Reason to Believe" and "Gypsy Biker," in particular, showcased Springsteen's harmonica work and an emerging new stage presence utilizing that tiny instrument.

He undoubtedly honed this aspect of his live act during the solo "Devils and Dust" and "The Seeger Sessions" tours, because the Hartford show saw Springsteen harping away like a veteran bluesman, putting his whole body into the wheezing and honking which in turn further energized both the band and the crowd.

Springsteen's first new single, "Radio Nowhere," served as the show's opening number . And, while it sounds very fresh and young on the album, the live showcase gave The Boss an opportunity to crank up the song's inherent edginess even a few more notches.

Among other live high points from "Magic" were the haunting "Devil's Arcade," while "Long Walk Home" and "Livin' in the Future" gave sax man Clarence Clemons two opportunities to really shine. "Born to Run" remained an encore highlight, during which all the house lights were fired up so the band could share in the exuberance with every member of the audience, from those singing along standing in front of the stage, to those dancing among the most far-flung cheap seats.

As the tour moves across the country, those in attendance will likely look back on Springsteen's Hartford tour opener as the fan-filled love fest it was meant to be, a not-so-final stand that proved The Boss and The E Street Band are aging but not growing old.

While the newest recorded material certainly can't compare to classics like "Born to Run" and "The River," it far outweighs a number of other Springsteen offerings, and deserves a chance to be heard in concert--even if it is at the expense of not trotting out a few more obscure classics from earlier days.

SET LIST:
1. Radio Nowhere
2. The Ties That Bind
3. Lonesome Day
4. Gypsy Biker
5. Magic
6. Reason to Believe
7. Night
8. She's the One
9. Livin' in the Future
10. The Promised Land
11. Town Called Heartbreak
12. Darkness on the Edge of Town
13. Darlington County
14. Devil's Arcade
15. The Rising
16. Last to Die
17. Long Walk Home
18. Badlands

ENCORE:
19. Girls in Their Summer Clothes
20. Thundercrack
21. Born to Run
22. Waitin' on a Sunny Day
23. American Land

Im not a HUGE fan of Born in the USA... Yet, I love Bruce.  I love the River, however.

Get 'The River' and just die listening to Jungleland.

Jungleland is a great song.

Jungleland is a masterpiece.. But It's not on The River... It's on Born To Run

The new cd is damn good. Given time, it will measure with his best, I feel. I'm going to hunt Youtube for that new live version of Reason To Believe.

Have heard the single on radio and seen the video now and i was pleasantly surprised :yes: :D

They are going to stream 30 minutes of his show from the Meadowlands tomorrow on VH1 Classic.

I think it's live?  I'll be watching.

Thanks for the heads up on that.

Found one, not the best but the only version of the new rendition available so far:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P4EJ1hSTpHI

Had to post this.. This is a new song from his new album, it's called Long Walk Home. It's  a classic already to me

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PwLfgH6D_EA

Kudos to Bruce and the E. Street Band..................he edged out Kid Rock for the number 1 spot on the Billboard 200 by only like 773 copies. 

Good to see the Boss on top.

Caught a great interview with him on 60 minutes a few weeks ago. If you haven't seen it, do a search and watch it when you get a chance.

Bruce: Magic Refused Radio Play

Bruce Springsteen should be very happy. He has the No. 1 album, a possible Grammy for Best Album of the Year, for "Magic," an album full of singles, and a sold-out concert tour.

Alas, there?s a hitch: Radio will not play "Magic." In fact, sources tell me that Clear Channel has sent an edict to its classic rock stations not to play tracks from "Magic." But it?s OK to play old Springsteen tracks such as "Dancing in the Dark," "Born to Run" and "Born in the USA."

Just no new songs by Springsteen, even though it?s likely many radio listeners already own the album and would like to hear it mixed in with the junk offered on radio.

Why? One theory, says a longtime rock insider, "is that the audience knows those songs. Of course, they?ll never know these songs if no one plays them."

"Magic," by the way, has sold more than 500,000 copies since its release on Oct. 2 and likely will hit the million mark. That?s not a small achievement these days, and one that should be embraced by Clear Channel.

But what a situation: The No. 1 album is not being played on any radio stations, according to Radio & Records, which monitors such things. Nothing. The rock songs aren?t on rock radio, the two standout "mellow" tracks ? "Magic" and "Devil?s Arcade" aren?t even on "lite" stations.

The singles-kinda-hits, "Radio Nowhere" and "Living in the Future" ? which would have been hits no questions asked in the '70s, '80s and maybe even the '90s, also are absent from Top 40.

What to do? Columbia Records is said to be readying a remixed version of "The Girls in their Summer Clothes," a poppy Beach Boys-type track that has such a catchy hook fans were singing along to it at live shows before they had the album. Bruce insiders are hopeful that with a push from Sony, "Girls" will triumph.

I?m not so sure.

Clear Channel seems to have sent a clear message to other radio outlets that at age 58 Springsteen simply is too old be played on rock stations. This completely absurd notion is one of many ways Clear Channel has done more to destroy the music business than downloading over the last 10 years. It?s certainly what?s helped create satellite radio, where Springsteen is a staple and even has his own channel on Sirius.

It?s not just Springsteen. There is no sign at major radio stations of new albums by John Fogerty or Annie Lennox, either. The same stations that should be playing Santana?s new singles with Chad Kroeger or Tina Turner are avoiding them, too.

Like Springsteen, these "older" artists have been relegated to something called Triple A format stations ? i.e. either college radio or small artsy stations such as WFUV in the Bronx, N.Y., which are immune from the Clear Channel virus of pre-programming, and where the number of plays per song is a fraction of what it is on commercial radio.

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,306164,00.html

All good points, probably has something to do with "Radio Nowhere" being a big fuck you to the radio stations also.

"Thunder Road" is one of the best songs i have ever heard. i just got Born To Run, fucking awesome stuff.

Not one single bad song on there. Now go get Darkness on the Edge of Town

I hope the recording industry is a dinosaur soon. No group would be more deserving.

sick i'll definitely check that out. i cant believe he was only 25 when he recorded Born To Run.

I wanted to see Bruce and E Street this year, and there were two shows back to back in my area.  But they both sold out almost instantly, so no Bruce for me.   :(

They'll be doing a much bigger tour or Europe and the US in the spring i hear. So you should get another shot :)

I can't believe either... Jungleland is a masterpiece musically and lyrically

But you won't believe Darkness on the Edge of Town. It's more stripped down than Born to Run, production-wise. But the lyrics are awesome and so is the music. It's my favorite Springsteen album

i got Darkness on The Edge of Town, i've only listened to "Badlands" though(which is excellent), just cuz i've been busy and i still have Born To Run on repeat but i'll get to it.

Magic has gotten rave reviews and sold a shitload, thinking about picking that up soon.

and of course eventually i'm gonna get The River and his other older stuff as well. i'm like obsessed all of a sudden, i'm so pissed i didnt get into his music sooner!! better late than never i guess   ;)

He has a lot of great stuff. I haven't heard all of "Magic" yet. Everyone seems to be raving about it though. I haven't been a fan that long myself. I really got into him after seeing him with my dad on their reunion tour in 99.

Bruce Springsteen reveals more 2008 dates

Bruce and the E Street Band continue to assemble their US spring jaunt, one date at a time.

The latest additions to the schedule are February and March shows in Hartford, CT, and Rochester, NY, respectively. Previously revealed spring dates are also booked in Buffalo, NY; St. Paul, MN; Anaheim, CA; and Atlanta, GA. The itinerary and on-sale dates are listed below.

The Rock and Roll Hall of Famers will continue the first leg of their tour tonight (11/15) in Albany, NY. The US portion is due to wrap Monday (11/19) following a two-night stand in Boston, after which Springsteen and company will head to Europe for a nearly four-week trek. Overseas shows can be found at The Boss' website.

The outing, which has expanded as shows have sold out along the way, is Springsteen and the E Street Band's first full-scale tour of the US and Europe since 2003. It launched Oct. 2, the same day their new album, "Magic," hit the streets.

November 2007
15 - Albany, NY - Times Union Center
18-19 - Boston, MA - TD Banknorth Garden

February 2008
28 - Hartford, CT - Hartford Civic Center (on sale 11/19)

March 2008
6 - Rochester, NY - Blue Cross Arena (on sale 11/17)
7 - Buffalo, NY - HSBC Arena (on sale 11/19)
16 - St. Paul, MN - Xcel Energy Center (on sale now)

April 2008
7 - Anaheim, CA - Honda Center (on sale 11/17)
25 - Atlanta, GA - Philips Arena (on sale 11/17)

Looks like the south will be late april early mayl

E Street Band member Federici leaves tour
Springsteen keyboard player, 57, to undergo treatment for melanoma
The Associated Press
updated 9:28 a.m. CT, Sat., Nov. 24, 2007

NEWARK, N.J. - An original member of Bruce Springsteen?s E Street Band has melanoma and is taking a leave from the singer?s ?Magic? tour to undergo treatment.

Danny Federici, 57, is ?one of the pillars of our sound,? Springsteen said in a statement Wednesday. Federici plays keyboards.

Charles Giordano, who played with Springsteen last year on the ?Seeger Sessions Tour,? will fill in for Federici.

Fans at Monday?s show in Boston had already heard rumors of Federici?s illness and chanted his name as he and other band members took their bows, The Star-Ledger of Newark reported.
? 2007 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

URL: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21949400/

Get well soon!

Updated tourdates for 2008

BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN AND THE E STREET BAND SET 2008 US TOUR DATES

Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band have announced their first series of tour dates for 2008. The extremely successful first leg of Springsteen's 2007-08 tour has drawn ecstatic reviews ranging from Rolling Stone ("Springsteen's New York triumph") to LAT ("Invigorating [and] daring") and Washington Post ("simply great").

Bruce Springsteen's twenty-third album 'Magic' was released October 2 on Columbia Records and debuted at number one on Billboard's Top 200 Albums chart. 'Magic' has been certified double Platinum in Norway; Platinum in Canada, Ireland, Italy, Holland and Sweden; and Gold in Australia, Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Germany, New Zealand, Spain, Switzerland and the U.K. It was number one on the charts in Austria, Canada, Denmark, Ireland, Italy, Norway, Spain, Sweden, the U.S. and the pan-European chart.

Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band 2008 Tour Dates

Date

   City

   Venue

   On Sale   

   
2/28   Hartford, CT   HCC Arena   On Sale Now      
3/2   Montreal, QC   Bell Centre   11/24 12:00      
3/3   Hamilton, ONT   Copps Coliseum   On Sale Now      
3/6   Rochester, NY   Blue Cross Arena   Sold out      
3/7   Buffalo, NY   HSBC Arena   On Sale Now      
3/10   Hempstead, NY   Nassau Coliseum   1/19      
3/14   Omaha, NE   Quest Center   12/8      
3/16   St. Paul, MN   Xcel Center   On Sale Now      
3/17   Milwaukee, WI   Bradley Center   11/26 10 a.m.      
3/20   Indianapolis, IN   Canseco Center   12/8      
3/22   Cincinnati, OH   U.S. Bank Arena   12/1      
3/24   Columbus, OH   Schottenstein Center   12/1      
3/28   Portland, OR   The Rose Garden   12/8      
3/29   Seattle, WA   Key Arena   12/8      
3/31   Vancouver, BC   GM Place   11/30 10 a.m.      
4/4   Sacramento, CA   Arco Arena   1/19      
4/5   San Jose, CA   HPPavillion at San Jose   1/21      
4/7   Anaheim, CA   Honda Center   On Sale Now      
4/8   Anaheim, CA   Honda Center   On Sale Now      
4/13   Dallas, TX   TBA   TBA      
4/14   Houston, TX   TBA   TBA      
4/18   Ft Lauderdale, FL   Bank Atlantic Center   12/1      
4/19   Orlando, FL   Amway Arena   12/1      
4/21   Tampa, FL   St. Pete Times Forum   12/1      
4/25   Atlanta, GA   Philips Arena   On Sale Now      
4/27   Charlotte, NC   Charlotte Bobcat Arena   12/7      
4/28   Greensboro, NC   Greensboro Coliseum   12/7      
4/30   Charlottesville, VA   John Paul Jones Arena   TBA      
5/22   Dublin, ?IRE   RDS Arena   11/28 9 a.m.      

Hell yeah, the Boss has captured three Grammys already........still has a chance for best Rock Album too!

Thats cool. I really like the new album. I hope it gets best rock album too.

Nah lost to the new Foo Fighters album.

Of course.  The Boss isn't "hip" by todays standards.

Dave Grohl sucks.  :(

I agree for the most part.......some of the Foo Fighters stuff is tolerable...the earlier stuff, but I didn't really jive well with the last album especially.  It was bland for the most part.  Now Bruce's newest album "Magic" took a while to grow on me, but it actually is a great album and I think alot of the filler material on the album is stronger than the selected singles. 

But still though, great to see him at least get best Rock song......he actually was awarded a grammy for best instrumentation too for his track on the tribute album to the dude that did all the soundtracks for those Sergio Leone cowboy movies back in the day. 

Funny how the videos for Streets of Philadelphia and Radio Nowhere have the same exact intro!

"Danny and I worked together for 40 years - he was the most wonderfully fluid keyboard player and a pure natural musician. I loved him very much...we grew up together."
?Bruce Springsteen

Danny Federici, for 40 years the E Street Band's organist and keyboard player, died this afternoon, April 17, 2008 at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York City after a three year battle with melanoma.

The Federici family and the E Street family request that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Danny Federici Melanoma Fund. A web site for the Fund is being established and we'll post its link when it is on line.

Bruce Springsteen's concerts scheduled for Ft. Lauderdale, Orlando and Tampa have been rescheduled at the same venues as follows. Existing tickets will be honored and more specific information is available on Ticketmaster and venue sites:

Ft. Lauderdale: Friday, May 2
Orlando: Wednesday, April 23
Tampa: Tuesday, April 22

Oh no :( i didn't realize the cancer was that bad. I saw a video of him playing with the band just a week or two ago. RIP Danny Federici. The world just lost a great guy and musician. I can say i was lucky enough to see him live twice.  :-[

RIP Danny Phantom!!!


Peace

Sorry For the Double Post but dose any one know hows opening up 4 the BOSS one this Tour?  if any one?


Peace

there are so many lesser known springsteen songs that are soooo good, like Streets of Fire, Drive All Night, I'm Going Down, Out on The Street, Stolen car, Darkness on the Edge of Town, Trapped (cover) etc....


i thought i was only a real fan of born to run and the rest of the albums i couldnt get into but i've tried listening to some of his other songs again and i cant believe how wrong i was!!!

If you can find the 4 disc box-set entitled "tracks" get that.  It has some absolute gems on it.  Thundercrack owns all.

My Mum camps outside for tickets for his shows in Ireland. My mum is 45. His music belongs in 1985. You all suck.
Here is a real band www.sendmoreparamedics.com

Sorry Jarmo.  :beer:

Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band reportedly have signed on to play the halftime show during Super Bowl XLIII, set to take place Feb. 1 at Tampa, FL's Raymond James Stadium.

An unnamed source reportedly told the New York Post's Page Six that the group "has just confirmed," and that "Little Stevie [Van Zandt] has already rented out the Hard Rock Cafe for a party."

The Super Bowl continues the tradition of getting great bands to perform.

Nice, I go see Bruce next Tuesday in Hershey.........front row baby!!!

SWEET!  It would be awesome if he pulled out Streets of Philadelphia for you PA folks.

Less than 24 hours!!! I can't freaking wait.  I just want to hear Thunder Road and Drive All Night.  He's played Drive All Night twice this tour so it's a bit of a rarity and Thunder Road really hasn't made many appearances, but hopefully the Boss won't dissappoint.

Okay just got back from Hershey and HOLY SHIT.........the E Street Band is tight.  Bruce played for over 3 hours and put on one hell of a show.  I got to hear Thunder Road and he broke out a few rarities like a cover of Boom Boom.  Jungleland is just spine-chilling live.

You got jungleland live? I am jealous that song is simply one of the greatest i've ever heard.

Yeah........to end the first part of the show was Badlands.......then the encore came and first song was Thunder Road, then immediately right into Jungleland......then Born to Run....10th Avenue Freezout and we got She's the One earlier..........very heavy Born to Run Setlist.  Would have loved to hear Backstreets.

Bruce is doing that sign thing where people will request odd shit and they'll pick a few signs and play like four or five requests.  It's a cool idea, but unfortunately the requests sucked last night and those signs get extremely annoying.

Yeah i've noticed that they're playing some rarely played stuff. I wish i could be at one of the last few shows. It should be interesting.

I went to the one of the Barcelona shows about a month ago. I'm not a massive fan, but I decided I had to see Bruce before he stops touring for good. The songs were ok - sound wasnt perfect - but I didnt personally care. The guy stood there for 3 and 1/2 hours in BACK to BACK nights. This was my first time that I ever see the Boss life and apperantly, he always plays for more than 3 hours everywhere he goes. You gotta give credit when credit is due and this guy really earns it. I don't know how old he is (probably late 50's) and what he achieves night in and night out in every single show is impressive. You may not like the music, that's ok, but people have to admire he's willingness to go the EXTRA mile each and every time.

I don't think there's many acts out there who could pull this off. Back 2 Back nights playing 3 and 1/2 hours each night!

Some of the songs I never, ever heard...it was a bit upsetting cause I was really looking forward to "Hungry heart" , "Brilliant Disguise" and "Glory Days". Bad luck for me cause those songs were played the day before in the first gig. But he played my favorite song "Goin' down" and "Jungleland" too and that was awesome.

He ended with a cover of the Beatles "Twist and shout". He got  what I believe were his kid on stage to sing it along with the other kids of the E Street band members.

Bruce Springsteen To Rock Super Bowl Halftime

Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band will play the halftime slot at the Super Bowl in Tampa, Fla., snagging the spot at the most-watched musical event of the year, according to the organizers.

This year, more than 148 million viewers in the U.S. watched Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers play at the championship game of American football, the National Football League said yesterday (Sept. 28).

awesome!

Finally a reason to actually watch halftime.

Well considering the state of the music business. They've done pretty good the last few years..

Yeah since the wardrobe malfunction incident.  :hihi:

Not in order...

Stones
McCartney
Prince
Petty

And now The Boss.

Thank you JT and Michael Jackson's sister!

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A NIGHT WITH THE JERSEY DEVIL
Dear Friends and Fans,

If you grew up in central or south Jersey, you grew up with the "Jersey Devil." Here's a little musical Halloween treat. Have fun!

Bruce Springsteen

Lyrics:

A Night With The Jersey Devil
by Bruce Springsteen / Robert Jones / Gene Vincent

Hear me now!
I was born 13th child, 'neath the 13th moon
Spit out hungry and born anew
Daddy drag me to the river tie me in rocks
Throw me in where it's deep and wide
I go down, I don't die
Hole in the river bottom, I crawl through
Come back kill six brothers and sisters, kill papa too
Sway down Mama, sway down low
They gonna know me wherever I go

Into my bed with her kerosene my mama creep
Set my flesh to burning, whilst I sleep
I burn, burn, burn, till my soul burn black
Black rains fall, I come back, I come back
Get down Mama, get down low
They gonna know me wherever I go

16 witches, cast 16 spells
Make me guitar outta skin and human skull
Sing you a song like the wind in the sandy loam
Bring you baby out'cha your happy home

Ram's head, forked tail, clove hoof, love's my trail
I sup on your body, sip on your blood like wine
Out world theirs, this world mine
So kiss me baby till it hurts
God lost in heaven, we lost on earth
Sway down Mama, sway down low
They gonna know me wherever I go
Wherever I go, wherever I go

Well I got a brand new lover
I love her yes I do,
She's my one and only and her name is Baby Blue...
 
Copyright ? Bruce Springsteen (ASCAP) / EMI Music Publishing (BMI) 

I grew up on the Jersey shore and we all knew about the Jersey Devil.

Bruce stole Bo Diddley's  "I'm A Man" without any shame.

I just love the Boss! My parents do too, they have seen him many times, since back in the 80's i believe, but I haven't had the oppurtunity yet, even though he comes here pretty often- he just loves Sweden  ;D

Having completed his work with the Barack Obama presidential campaign, Bruce Springsteen is returning to the studio to work on his new album.  During a six-song show in Cleveland, The Boss debuted a new song called "Workin' On A Dream".  The song is expected to appear on his next album, an album which is expected to be released in time for Obama's inauguration in January.

I wonder if it will be a bruce solo album or with the e street band. If its with the band it sure will be weird knowing Dan Federici won't be on it.

Springsteen wrote a song for the movie The Wrestler starring Mickey Rourke and Marisa Tomei


u can hear some of the song during this trailer:

http://www.worstpreviews.com/trailer.php?id=1207&item=0

movie looks cool.

It's with the ES band ;)

And both The Wrestler song and movie are beyond amazing. I know my screen name says it all but I admire Mickey Rourke and this movie is a blessing.

someone uploaded the song in perfect quality on youtube

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4OSvJvSwmd4


awesome stuff. its gonna be a bonus song on bruce's new album.

I hope the band tours in support of this album. I'm not sure they will though since they just ended a long tour this past summer.

Has anyone heard Bruces new album yet? What do they think? what are the better songs on it

It comes out on Tuesday!

Ya but it leaked a few weeks ago and im sure some ppl have heard it

Bruce Springsteen unfurls busy tour slate

Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, who are coming off of a packed 2008 schedule, won't be slowing things down in 2009. Springsteen's camp today (1/27) released a schedule that includes 23 North American and 18 overseas stops. Tickets for most North American shows will go on sale Feb. 2; details are in the itinerary below.

The tour, which gets underway April 1 in San Jose, CA, supports the new album from Springsteen and the E Street Band, "Working on a Dream," which hit stores today. The North American leg concludes in Springsteen's home base of New Jersey, with May 21 and 23 gigs at East Rutherford's Izod Center.

The international dates get underway May 30 at Holland's Pink Pop fest, and conclude Aug. 2 in Spain.

"Working on a Dream," the follow up to 2007's platinum-certified "Magic," is Springsteen's 24th album. The set--his fourth to feature producer Brendan O'Brien behind the knobs--features 12 new Springsteen compositions and two bonus tracks.

Springsteen's new album and tour will get a huge promotional boost on Feb. 1, when he performs during the halftime show at Super Bowl XLIII in Tampa, FL.

The Boss made another high-profile appearance during the inaugural festivities for President Barack Obama when he teamed with U2, Stevie Wonder, Garth Brooks and other big-name acts for a free, inaugural-kickoff concert in Washington, DC.


April 2009
1 - San Jose, CA - HP Pavilion at San Jose (on sale Feb. 2)
3 - Glendale, AZ - Jobing.com Arena (on sale Feb. 2)
5 - Austin, TX - Frank Erwin Center (on sale Feb. 7)
7 - Tulsa, OK - BOK Center (on sale Feb. 7)
8 - Houston, TX - Toyota Center (on sale Feb. 7)
10 - Denver, CO - Pepsi Center (on sale Feb. 2)
15 - Los Angeles, CA - LA Memorial Sports Arena (on sale Feb. 2)
21-22 - Boston, MA - TD Banknorth Garden (on sale Feb. 2)
24 - Hartford, CT - XL Center (on sale Feb. 2)
26 - Atlanta, GA - Philips Arena (on sale Feb. 2)
28-29 - Philadelphia, PA - Wachovia Spectrum (on sale Feb. 2)

May 2009
2 - Greensboro, NC - Greensboro Coliseum (on sale Feb. 6)
4 - Wantagh, NY - Nassau Veterans Mem. Coliseum (on sale Feb. 2)
5 - Charlottesville, VA - John Paul Jones Arena (on sale Feb. 2)
7 - Toronto, Ontario - Air Canada Centre (on sale Feb. 6)
8 - University Park, PA - Bryce Jordan Center (on sale Feb. 2)
11 - St. Paul, MN - Xcel Energy Center(on sale Feb. 2)
12 - Chicago, IL - United Center (on sale Feb. 2)
14 - Albany, NY - Times Union Center (on sale Feb. 2)
15 - Hershey, PA - Hersheypark Stadium (on sale Feb. 2)
18 - Washington, DC - Verizon Center (on sale Feb. 2)
19 - Pittsburgh, PA - Mellon Arena (on sale Feb. 2)
21, 23 - East Rutherford, NJ Izod Center (on sale Feb. 2)
30 - Landgraaf, Holland - Pink Pop Festival

June 2009
2 - Tampere, Finland - Ratinan Stadion
4, 5, 7 - Stockholm, Sweden - Stockholm Stadium (sold out)
9, 10 - Bergen, Norway - Koengen (sold out)

July 2009
2 - Munich, Germany - Olympiastadion
3 - Frankfurt, Germany - Commerzbank Arena
5 - Vienna, Austria - Ernst Happel Stadion
8 - Herning, Denmark - Herning MCH
11 - Dublin, Ireland - RDS
16 - Carhaix, France - Festival des Vielles Charrues
19 - Rome, Italy - Stadio Olimpico
21 - Turino, Italy - Olimpico di Torino
23 - Udine, Italy - Stadio Friuli
26 - Bilbao, Spain - San Mames Stadium
28 - Benidorm, Spain - Estadio Municipal de Foietes
30 - Sevilla, Spain - La Cartuja Olympic Stadium

August 2009
1 - Valladolid, Spain - Estadio Jose Zorrilla
2 - Santiago, Spain - Monte Del Gozo

WTF? No Dallas? What's with bands skipping Dallas so much in recent years? Pearl Jam, Metallica and now Bruce.

Damn it, why does he insist on always playing at the LA Shitty Memorial Sports Arena!

Holy crap, we got five shows in PA, NICE!  Going to State College (hell yeah Bruce, my hometown!), Hershey and Pittsburgh....gotta love the Boss.......new album isn't too bad, not as good as Magic in my opinion, but still good.

Oh yes, I got GA Floor on Monday during my break at work.

I finally get to see the Boss!  This truly is a dream come true.

It'll be a great show. I've seen him twice myself. Once on the reunion tour and once on the Rising tour.

i got GA floor for the second show in philly at the legendary spectrum.

i'm not a die-hard fan but his SB performance rocked.

i saw bruce once in 1988. i was 13, my second concert ever. and it was so boring. it was such a let down cause my parents had talked about how great his shows were back in '84/'85. i didn't like the TOL album and he played a bunch off of that. then he played Born to Run acoustic. people booed. it was really bad.

but i'm looking forward to this!

I'm gonna see the Boss for the 4th time this summer... he's coming to My Hometown!  :D

I really like the acoustic version, I think it's pretty refreshing.

Has anybody heard Outlaw Pete ?  :rofl: sounds like he pulled a Coldplay and ripped off Kiss I was made for loving you.

I sang with the boss and he gave me his wet, sweaty sponge!

Good times!

Patti wasn't there which was a shame, but last night's show was so awesome!  One of the best I have ever been to!

Here's where I'm mentioned.

A rousing "Raise Your Hand" came out for a sign request, the Eddie Floyd cover last performed a year ago at the Count Basie, and that went into "Spirit in the Night," a rollicking performance with Bruce all over the stage and getting backup vocal help from a kid in the crowd.


And here's the sponge that is now collecting mildew in my room.

(http://www.backstreets.com/Assets/Images/WOADtour/041509a.jpg)

'Hello, Ohio!' (Psst! Boss, we're in Michigan)

Want to get away, Boss?

Bruce Springsteen bellowed "Hello, Ohio!" to his fans at the Auburn Hills Palace. That's in Michigan.

The 60-year-old rock legend referred to the neighboring state several times Friday night until E Street Band guitarist Steve Van Zandt whispered in his ear.

A visibly embarrassed Springsteen grinned and said such a mistake was "every front man's nightmare."

The Detroit Free Press says Springsteen rocked the forgiving audience for nearly three hours with new and old hits, including a complete performance of his album "Born to Run."

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Information from: Detroit Free Press, http://www.freep.com

I can't tell you how much of a fan I am of the boss. Lately it's been all Bruce/guns I saw him 3 times this tour amazing stuff!


Peace