Well I am fired up to see him 1 March in Auckland. Unlike some friends I have here on the board, I enjoy Springsteen , and no one, not ven MJ, works harder. I also appreciate the spontaneity of his show, and the fact that no two shows are alike,. That all said, I can't imagine doing his tour through 5 or 6 cities like I do with the Stones.
Miami Steve Van Zant will be here in Auckland right? I kind of feel about him what I do about Wyman, you don't miss him until he is gone, and though the band goes on without him, it aint the same.

I adore Springsteen. One of the few live acts around that can leave me totally shattered come the end of the show. Can't wait to catch him once again in the future!

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I adore Springsteen. One of the few live acts around that can leave me totally shattered come the end of the show. Can't wait to catch him once again in the future!

I concur...when I last saw him in Anaheim in December 2012, I was thrashed by the end of the evening. As he once said during (I believe) the Roxy show in 1978, "You think this is a free ride? You wanna play, you gotta pay!"

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Well I am fired up to see him 1 March in Auckland. Unlike some friends I have here on the board, I enjoy Springsteen , and no one, not ven MJ, works harder. I also appreciate the spontaneity of his show, and the fact that no two shows are alike,. That all said, I can't imagine doing his tour through 5 or 6 cities like I do with the Stones.
Miami Steve Van Zant will be here in Auckland right? I kind of feel about him what I do about Wyman, you don't miss him until he is gone, and though the band goes on without him, it aint the same.

Yes, Van Zandt is playing the shows down under this time. Enjoy the gig, Doc.

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I adore Springsteen. One of the few live acts around that can leave me totally shattered come the end of the show. Can't wait to catch him once again in the future!

Well articulated and spoken like a true fan. I have not left a concert feeling that way in years. I've never seen Springsteen.

Gazza, if I make a sign that says, "Please play the electric Nebraska album." would there be any chance on earth that he would do something like that? lol

He makes this mega-hit his own. Really cool, imo.

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The whole show was a glorious noise that I am glad I experienced. Tom Morello has revitalized the E street Band in way that I never imagined his style of guitar would. Clarence Clemons will always be missed, but he is adequately covered by a whole horn section . Bruce chose to perform Born In The USA from beginning to end, he said for the first time, which took guts to do in a country other than the USA. But guts a plenty he had, deep cuts, runs into the audience, bringing audience members on stage, taking requests, the show breathed with spontaneity and excitement.

Lorde's from New Zealand, I assume? This is just some ass-kissing for the locals. I don't believe for a minute that he actually likes this song.



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And surprises like this make superstar concerts truly worthwhile.

I was there as well. Amazing concert one of if not the best ive ever seen. Tom morello wss amazing, ghost of tom joad was insane!

I was disappointed with Morello last year at the Melbourne gig, but last night! Holy Crap! Incredible show , another gig tonight.
Next?
Rolling Stones ........ In a month.
What a great year so far.....

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Lorde's from New Zealand, I assume? This is just some ass-kissing for the locals. I don't believe for a minute that he actually likes this song.

Why wouldn't Springsteen like this song? It has his lyrical ethos written all over it. I GUARANTEE YOU he likes it.

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Lorde's from New Zealand, I assume? This is just some ass-kissing for the locals. I don't believe for a minute that he actually likes this song.

Why wouldn't Springsteen like this song? It has his lyrical ethos written all over it. I GUARANTEE YOU he likes it.

Why the hell would he feel the need to pander to the locals...I'm sure if he played it he likes it.

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Gazza, if I make a sign that says, "Please play the electric Nebraska album." would there be any chance on earth that he would do something like that? lol

"Electric Nebraska" album live:







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The reality is that Bruce has a stronger overall catalog than The RS.

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The reality is that Bruce has a stronger overall catalog than The RS.

yeah I just have to disagree with that.

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Lorde's from New Zealand, I assume? This is just some ass-kissing for the locals. I don't believe for a minute that he actually likes this song.

Why wouldn't Springsteen like this song? It has his lyrical ethos written all over it. I GUARANTEE YOU he likes it.

Why the hell would he feel the need to pander to the locals...I'm sure if he played it he likes it.

He's been doing this at all of his concerts lately; playing something by someone who came from wherever he happens to be playing that particular night. The Stones occasionally engage in this sort of kiss-ass bull shit as well, like doing a few bars of "Wichita Lineman" when they were in Kansas. At least that was a good song



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Concert in Dallas (Sunday 7:15 10:15)-will be streamed live for free -

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3 hours. Seems short for Bruce .

One hour to go

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The reality is that Bruce has a stronger overall catalog than The RS.

yeah I just have to disagree with that.

I completely agree with that initial statement. Bruce didn't stop putting out relevant music IMO. The Stones' heyday is stronger than Bruce's entire catalogue, but on a whole, Bruce's has been more consistent throughout than the Stones.

I just hope the website doesn't srew me over

Haven't seen Bruce since 1984 (Born in the USA tour), and only once before that, in 1978 (Darkness Tour, in Boston).

Fantastic show, the old man hasn't lost a step. If anything, he was better than ever. How can you miss, opening with Clampdown from the Clash, and finishing up with Highway to Hell!

If he comes around your town, and you have not seen him for awhile, give it a go. Just a great night of music.

Set list from last night:

Clampdown
Adam Raised a Cain
The Ties That Bind
Jackson Cage
She's the One
Independence Day (solo piano)
High Hopes
Just Like Fire Would
Tougher Than the Rest
Cadillac Ranch
Trapped
Point Blank
Heaven's Wall
Seeds
Death to My Hometown
Wrecking Ball
Shackled and Drawn
The Ghost of Tom Joad
The Rising
Badlands
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Drive All Night
Born to Run
Ramrod
Dancing in the Dark
Tenth Avenue Freeze-out
Shout
Highway to Hell

Drive all night
I'm pretty jealous

The man's a @#$%& tank. Its amazing what he is still capable of these days. Every show usually has 3 or so rarities and one or two tour premieres. He's certainly in a league of his own. Last night was a really good one with Drive All Night, Point Blank, Tougher Than The Rest and Independence Day making rare appearances. And those are next to the always reliable Adam Raised A Cain, Jackson Cage, Trapped, Ramrod and Cadillac Ranch. Big "River" last night.

Sunrise, Fl Tuesday night - Can't Wait - Seats are hopefully good view -Section 122 Row 15 3 & 4. Overlooking from a side view - strategy worked well in Boston 2 for the Stones. Never can be sure -


In any event we are going to rock S. Florida!!!!


Glad all in Atlanta had great time!

"Cadillac Ranch" from last night's show....

Thank god he's not playing Glory Days.

I saw two shows on his Wrecking Ball Tour in 2012 (I have seen at least one show on every tour since 1984) and he still amazed me and exceeded my expectations. I loved the live versions of his Wrecking Ball material. Although some may disagree, I think Wrecking Ball was his strongest album since the Rising. Although I will always be a dedicated Stones fan, Bruce gets extra points in my book for continuing to take risks (which may not appeal to others who want him to be the same as 1975) on his body of work. It is nice to see him out performing and delivering the goods....