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Well when they played Sandy in Tampa at the first show after Danny died,that was emotional enough. I don't know what they'll do as a replacement for the Big Man. But it's a little early to speculate.Quote
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i wonder what songs bruce will retire from his setlists now
None. My guess is he'll get another saxophone player, not to "replace" Clarence ('cause you can't) but to preserve those parts of the music.
Some parts of the music can't be replaced: would YOU want to be the well-paid bastard that has to play Jungleland in the Big Man's absense? Sure, Crystal Taliaferro played the Born to Run sax solo with the Wilshire Blvd. Band in 1992, but there are sax lines on those albums that perhaps should be left alone. I'm guessing that a lot of the old catalog will be drastically rearranged.
On the other hand, can you imagine the optical waterworks of You're Missing with a video montage of Danny and Clarence? The 2002 shows were emotionally draining enough!
A local radio station did a different twist as a tribute this morning. Playing 10 songs with memorable sax solos. Can't you Hear me Knocking was one. Then they finished with Jungleland. Nothing like the solo on Jungleland to bring a tear to your eye.Quote
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man - i heard thunder road earlier - the live one from 75 - not even any sax in it - and i started crying
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sweetcharmedlifeA local radio station did a different twist as a tribute this morning. Playing 10 songs with memorable sax solos. Can't you Hear me Knocking was one. Then they finished with Jungleland. Nothing like the solo on Jungleland to bring a tear to your eye.Quote
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man - i heard thunder road earlier - the live one from 75 - not even any sax in it - and i started crying
My last post was in response to this. Anyway, not here to fight. Very sad about the loss of Clarence Clemons and what it does to the E Street Band! I've already posted 3 clips of CC.Quote
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Please leave your selfish desire about the Stones future out of this. This thread is about CC, RIP:
why is it so terrible if people reference the stones in an honest way on a stones site - regardless of the thread? i didn't find anything tasteless about that at all - it's just an honest gut-check from a fan and the sort of broad cross-referencing that happens a thousand times a day on this site. In many of our lives when someone we cherish passes, often it leads to some self-reflection/taking stock of our own lives - that's all this felt like - no more no less
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riverrat
Exactly, hbwriter. It's a time of reflection and desperation for the loved ones who are living, understanding all things come to an end, and not wanting it to. Thanks for understanding.
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Exactly, hbwriter. It's a time of reflection and desperation for the loved ones who are living, understanding all things come to an end, and not wanting it to. Thanks for understanding.
eloquently stated
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Duane in Houston
Did he leave behind any wife or kids. I never heard of any?
Married 3 or 4 times, I think. A few sons, one of whom has guested on sax with the E street band. First wife was Swedish and the one with him when I met him three years ago was Chinese.Quote
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Did he leave behind any wife or kids? I never heard of any.
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Duane in Houston
Did he leave behind any wife or kids? I never heard of any.
Sounds like a really nice service. RIP Clarence.