Awards Moderator Frankie Crisp Posted March 5, 2021 Author Awards Moderator Share Posted March 5, 2021 It’s something I’ve been toying with listening to, but I’m not much of an Obama (stop calling him Obama!) fan so I’ve not gone out of my way. Might give it a go because no matter who’s with him, Springsteen’s insight will no doubt be a hook. But if you’re interested in how Springsteen has experience of race issues, I can’t recommend Asbury Park: Riot, Redemption and Rock & Roll enough for your watchlist. It heavily features his story as you’d expect, but focuses on the race issues in Freehold, Asbury Park and other places in the locality in the 60s, 70s and 80s. I won’t spoil it, but once you watch it you’ll see why Springsteen is so aware of racial discrimination from his hometown and surrounding areas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Divorced Dad Posted March 5, 2021 Share Posted March 5, 2021 The fact that they're good friends really helps with their comfort when discussing difficult topics. Bruce's insight and reflections are definitely the highlight for me. Just looked at that Asbury Park documentary and it looks fantastic. Thanks for the recommendation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panhead Posted March 6, 2021 Share Posted March 6, 2021 12 hours ago, Frankie Crisp said: It’s something I’ve been toying with listening to, but I’m not much of an Obama (stop calling him Obama!) fan so I’ve not gone out of my way. Might give it a go because no matter who’s with him, Springsteen’s insight will no doubt be a hook. But if you’re interested in how Springsteen has experience of race issues, I can’t recommend Asbury Park: Riot, Redemption and Rock & Roll enough for your watchlist. It heavily features his story as you’d expect, but focuses on the race issues in Freehold, Asbury Park and other places in the locality in the 60s, 70s and 80s. I won’t spoil it, but once you watch it you’ll see why Springsteen is so aware of racial discrimination from his hometown and surrounding areas. Where did you watch that documentary? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Awards Moderator Frankie Crisp Posted March 6, 2021 Author Awards Moderator Share Posted March 6, 2021 2 hours ago, Panhead said: Where did you watch that documentary? I managed to watch it in the picturehouse when it came out, but it’s available both legally and via nefarious means online. Definitely worth 90 mins of your time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Awards Moderator Frankie Crisp Posted May 22, 2021 Author Awards Moderator Share Posted May 22, 2021 After his Woody Guthrie Prize acceptance, he knocked this out. Taking the piss. Â Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Awards Moderator Frankie Crisp Posted August 12, 2021 Author Awards Moderator Share Posted August 12, 2021 Some YouTube person has put a 20-song live playlist up. It’s wonderful. Really wonderful. It’s pre-Western Stars and Letter to You, which probably made the selection easier. Get a cuppa and enjoy, @HarmonicGenerator, @Keith Houchenand @PowerButchi.  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaitoRyo Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 (edited) Random Bruce live memory, but when I saw him at Hampden Park in 2013, during Darlington County he grabbed a fans phone and shouted 'SHE'S BUSY RIGHT NOW!' into it. The banter and interplay between The Boss and the audience/the E-Street Band is so fucking good. Edited August 13, 2021 by SaitoRyo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Surf Digby Posted December 17, 2021 Paid Members Share Posted December 17, 2021 Drinks are on Bruce, everyone.https://www.nme.com/news/music/bruce-springsteen-sells-his-masters-and-publishing-rights-500million-3119908 Â Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Houchen Posted December 18, 2021 Share Posted December 18, 2021 Odds on they’ll commission a jukebox musical causing me to have an aneurysm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Awards Moderator Frankie Crisp Posted May 23, 2022 Author Awards Moderator Share Posted May 23, 2022 Lots of rumours floating about that a 2023 tour is going to be announced soon and then this is posted, noting tomorrow’s date  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Healys Chutney Spoon Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 Hope it is. Can't see there being too many more though from The Boss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaitoRyo Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 Can't believe it's been nine years since I last saw him and the E Street. If it's a tour I hope he does Prague, as that'll be my closest, but I'll be tempted to fly back over to the UK if he does something in or around the North East. As Pete says, there can't be too many more left in The Boss and this version of the E Street. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Awards Moderator HarmonicGenerator Posted May 23, 2022 Awards Moderator Share Posted May 23, 2022 I’m so excited. If he does Europe I guess the UK will be included, but I’ll travel anywhere in Europe to see him. If it’s USA only … I could be tempted. It’s got to be a tour announcement, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abe_Knuckleball_Schwartz Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 Please be a tour!  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Awards Moderator HarmonicGenerator Posted May 24, 2022 Awards Moderator Share Posted May 24, 2022 (edited) IT’S HAPPENING US leg early 2023, followed by Europe, followed by more US dates. They are also playing the UK and Belgium but those dates are being announced later. There are a couple of gaps in early June and early July so I’d guess then.  Edited May 24, 2022 by HarmonicGenerator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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