I just don't get it ?

I better start off.
I have never understood why Bruce Springsteen is meant to be so good. I have heard 3 or 4 of his albums and they just left me cold. I don't like his voice. I don't like his music. I don't understand why so many music critics love him.
I've heard him interviewed and he seems like a nice guy.
People have even told me that I need to see him play live, but even when I see videos of him live it just doesn’t do anything for me. The only Springsteen song I have ever liked is one that he doesn’t sing “Blinded by the Light” by Manfred Man.
Am I in a minority ?

I wrote the above at the start of this thread.
However having seen Mr Springsteen perform at the Isle of Wight Festival I now reserve the right to change my mind.

I now get him.
In concert he works his socks off. He just doesnt stop for 3 hours. He gives 100% and constantly connects with his audience.
He comes accross as being very genuine and he really means what he is singing.
Also the songs gain a whole new dimension live.
Even his singing is clearer than the American drawl on record.
And he has a great band...all 17 of them ! including Steve Van Zandt and Nils Lofgren !

Ok there are still some songs that I'm not keen on but overall he's a great performer and now I can enjoy listening to his music.

love his albums, hate him live.

.....He probably hates you in real life too.

I better start off.
I have never understood why Bruce Springsteen is meant to be so good. I have heard 3 or 4 of his albums and they just left me cold. I don't like his voice. I don't like his music. I don't understand why so many music critics love him.
I've heard him interviewed and he seems like a nice guy.
People have even told me that I need to see him play live, but even when I see videos of him live it just doesn’t do anything for me. The only Springsteen song I have ever liked is one that he doesn’t sing “Blinded by the Light” by Manfred Man.
Am I in a minority ?

I wrote the above at the start of this thread.
However having seen Mr Springsteen perform at the Isle of Wight Festival I now reserve the right to change my mind.

I now get him.
In concert he works his socks off. He just doesnt stop for 3 hours. He gives 100% and constantly connects with his audience.
He comes accross as being very genuine and he really means what he is singing.
Also the songs gain a whole new dimension live.
Even his singing is clearer than the American drawl on record.
And he has a great band...all 17 of them ! including Steve Van Zandt and Nils Lofgren !

Ok there are still some songs that I'm not keen on but overall he's a great performer and now I can enjoy listening to his music.

I know what you mean about the drawl Andy. He does tend to over-do it at times. His voice is strong enough without it. - Glad to hear he doesn't get on your bossoms as much as he used to! - I confess to the same thing happening to myself, where Phil Collins is concerned. Respect where respect is due!

I better start off.
I have never understood why Bruce Springsteen is meant to be so good. I have heard 3 or 4 of his albums and they just left me cold. I don't like his voice. I don't like his music. I don't understand why so many music critics love him.
I've heard him interviewed and he seems like a nice guy.
People have even told me that I need to see him play live, but even when I see videos of him live it just doesn’t do anything for me. The only Springsteen song I have ever liked is one that he doesn’t sing “Blinded by the Light” by Manfred Man.
Am I in a minority ?

I wrote the above at the start of this thread.
However having seen Mr Springsteen perform at the Isle of Wight Festival I now reserve the right to change my mind.

I now get him.
In concert he works his socks off. He just doesnt stop for 3 hours. He gives 100% and constantly connects with his audience.
He comes accross as being very genuine and he really means what he is singing.
Also the songs gain a whole new dimension live.
Even his singing is clearer than the American drawl on record.
And he has a great band...all 17 of them ! including Steve Van Zandt and Nils Lofgren !

Ok there are still some songs that I'm not keen on but overall he's a great performer and now I can enjoy listening to his music.

I can recommend this: Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band, London Calling - Live in Hyde Park.
Two songs and he needs a new shirt! Great performer!

I better start off.
I have never understood why Bruce Springsteen is meant to be so good. I have heard 3 or 4 of his albums and they just left me cold. I don't like his voice. I don't like his music. I don't understand why so many music critics love him.
I've heard him interviewed and he seems like a nice guy.
People have even told me that I need to see him play live, but even when I see videos of him live it just doesn’t do anything for me. The only Springsteen song I have ever liked is one that he doesn’t sing “Blinded by the Light” by Manfred Man.
Am I in a minority ?

I wrote the above at the start of this thread.
However having seen Mr Springsteen perform at the Isle of Wight Festival I now reserve the right to change my mind.

I now get him.
In concert he works his socks off. He just doesnt stop for 3 hours. He gives 100% and constantly connects with his audience.
He comes accross as being very genuine and he really means what he is singing.
Also the songs gain a whole new dimension live.
Even his singing is clearer than the American drawl on record.
And he has a great band...all 17 of them ! including Steve Van Zandt and Nils Lofgren !

Ok there are still some songs that I'm not keen on but overall he's a great performer and now I can enjoy listening to his music.

I know what you mean about the drawl Andy. He does tend to over-do it at times. His voice is strong enough without it. - Glad to hear he doesn't get on your bossoms as much as he used to! - I confess to the same thing happening to myself, where Phil Collins is concerned. Respect where respect is due!

Bosom by the moden definition, is the noun for a woman's chest. Using bosoms suggests Andy has two womens' chests.... Presumably wooden and here he keeps his Springsteen records....

Bosom by the moden definition, is the noun for a woman's chest. Using bosoms suggests Andy has two womens' chests.... Presumably wooden and here he keeps his Springsteen records....

Fair enough. Point taken. - I see I spelled it incorrectly too. All because I didn't want to say 'tits'

Bosom by the moden definition, is the noun for a woman's chest. Using bosoms suggests Andy has two womens' chests.... Presumably wooden and here he keeps his Springsteen records....

Fair enough. Point taken. - I see I spelled it incorrectly too. All because I didn't want to say 'tits'

Yes, that would offend the bird watchers....

I can recommend this: Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band, London Calling - Live in Hyde Park.
Two songs and he needs a new shirt! Great performer!

Is Ulli at Hyde Park this evening ?
He manages to see so many gigs in the UK.
Ulli you should live here.

Hope you don't get too wet?

What were Lady Antebellum like. I am seeing them at the Hammersmith Odeon on Monday

Elvis
The Big Bang Theory
Cambridge Police Force
Cambridge Students
Cambridge Tourists
Cambridge Traffic Management Planners
Cambridge Drivers who don"t read bus lane activation times
Ready Made meals.

I can recommend this: Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band, London Calling - Live in Hyde Park.
Two songs and he needs a new shirt! Great performer!

Is Ulli at Hyde Park this evening ?
He manages to see so many gigs in the UK.
Ulli you should live here.

Hope you don't get too wet?
...

At this time only indoor gigs for me . Also the next gigs on my list !