Bruce's strength is his songwriting, creating a mental picture with each song that is easy to visualize and relate to. Bruce and the band are also amazing live, tons of energy and fun onstage.
You can't go wrong with The Boss (admits the Rush fan). The E Street Band is so good at bringing Bruce's songs to life. They always have so much energy. The shows, which I regrettably have never been to, were so energetic. This song was a big hit for Bruce. If I have to recommend something else from him, Badlands is a favorite of mine.
"Born To Run" is definitely Bruce's signature song, but I was hoping since you're a rap/hip hop fan, I'd like to get your opinion on the lyrics/rhymes etc on this 1973 song "It's Hard To Be A Saint The City". Thanks. th-cam.com/video/oOksKIFcSho/w-d-xo.html
Some musicians develop in church, some in conservatories, and some in bars. Bruce and his band developed in the Jersey Shore bars. 50 years ago this month they were supposed to play at my high school. It was the Memorial Day weekend. The student promoters couldn’t sell enough tickets (500?) because too many of the students were heading down the shore. A great opportunity was missed.
Thank you so much for doing the lyric video. So many people request the live video from '85 which takes the song out of context. The words are so much more important. The lyrics are not entirely literal, they're imagery.... metaphors for daring to dream, and going after your dreams. The characters in the song are in a small, blue collar town and probably will never leave, but Bruce decides he can't achieve his dreams by staying stagnant. Also, Bruce borrowed the line "mansions of glory" from the hymn "My Jesus I Love Thee" (1864) which references John 14:2. I would describe his voice as "husky". Hey, thanks for listening. i appreciate it.
Church,,,,,,, I am glad to see you do something besides RUSH. May I suggest next you try some ACDC. I think you would love " Let There Be Rock". Your RUSH journey started out on fire and then took a Left Turn somewhere. You missed most of their Greatest Stuff. You can't stop before hearing Side One of the album 2 1 1 2. Not only that but Closer To The Heart, The Trees, Lakeside Park and Fly by night.
You said that when you're in the hood, you fall victim to your surroundings - and there's a Springsteen song from his debut album that has pretty much the same theme running though it. It's called "It's Hard to be a Saint in the City," and I think it's something you may be able to relate to.
That's the song I requested, not "Born To Run". I wanted to get his take on they lyrics..both the subject matter, and they flow/rhyme scheme as they compared to the rap he used to listen to. I also requested "Kitty's Back".
i see this song as saying the same thing as Tracy Chapman's "Fast Car"... we stay in this situation knowing our hearts will die, or we can run. maybe, just, maybe start over without the hate or the ignorance or the abuse of this place here. imho.
He's saying living in a small town sucks and there's got to be something more out there, but he's still young enough that he thinks what's out there includes his small town GF and they can both make it out of there together.
The message is pretty clear : you got to escape the gloomy life you might be trapped into and run and try to live a better life. But when you’re poor you have to run to catch and grab a better life. You have to try and escape the trap you’re in.
I'm born and raised in Springsteen Country at the Jersey Shore. Bruce even played a concert in my high school's gym. I was only 4 months old, so I missed that show. The ticket stub is blown up and framed in the school though. No matter where I am, when I hear The Boss I'm back on the boardwalk. Bruce grew up in Freehold, NJ. It was a factory town that became a depressed area when the rug mill closed. Many of Bruce's early songs are about small town angst and breaking away from that world. Ironically Bruce now lives 10 minutes from Freehold on a horse farm in Colts Neck. True to his Jersey roots.
You need to hear some YES the band and the bass player that was a major influence on Geddy Lee. You could start with roundabout, or Heart of the sunrise
I'm not the biggest Springsteen fan in the world (Odd, being from NJ!), but if I could recommend 2 songs, they would be 'Jungleland' from this very album (featuring the late great Clarence Clemmons at his soulful best) and a live version of "She's the One" Live from the Hammersmith Odeon, London 1975. This band was an absolute machine, and the energy typifies the 70's work ethic and passion compared to much of today's. Certain songs just have this cinematic feel to them and can take you on a journey. Being form Jersey, this song takes me on that ride. I've never really tired of it, quite honestly, and I've heard it probably thousands of times in my lifetime. I normally get tired of signature hits of artists because they are just SO played, but not this one. this is an iconic piece of cinema.
A great movie to watch to get a good introduction into his music is Blinded by the Light. Also, to get a better experience, next time, I recommend reacting to a live performance. He & the E Street Band give legendary shows.
If you love a good sax, listen to Jungleland, epic song and sax. Do the live in Hype Park London 2009 version. Although the studio version was on the same album as this song (Born To Run), to see it live even almost 34 later is amazing. As for this song, it is about escaping a small town, the narrow opportunities, the family constraints. Knowing there is something better out there if you have courage to take the chance. If you don't take it while you are young you will end up stuck in that small town life, repeating your parents life and giving up on your own dreams.
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Bruce's strength is his songwriting, creating a mental picture with each song that is easy to visualize and relate to. Bruce and the band are also amazing live, tons of energy and fun onstage.
You can't go wrong with The Boss (admits the Rush fan). The E Street Band is so good at bringing Bruce's songs to life. They always have so much energy. The shows, which I regrettably have never been to, were so energetic. This song was a big hit for Bruce. If I have to recommend something else from him, Badlands is a favorite of mine.
"Born To Run" is definitely Bruce's signature song, but I was hoping since you're a rap/hip hop fan, I'd like to get your opinion on the lyrics/rhymes etc on this 1973 song "It's Hard To Be A Saint The City". Thanks.
th-cam.com/video/oOksKIFcSho/w-d-xo.html
One of the greatest songs of all time
Some musicians develop in church, some in conservatories, and some in bars. Bruce and his band developed in the Jersey Shore bars.
50 years ago this month they were supposed to play at my high school. It was the Memorial Day weekend. The student promoters couldn’t sell enough tickets (500?) because too many of the students were heading down the shore. A great opportunity was missed.
It’s basically about romantically escaping small town NJ…..and it’s now the state anthem lol
Please return to Rush
Thank you so much for doing the lyric video. So many people request the live video from '85 which takes the song out of context. The words are so much more important. The lyrics are not entirely literal, they're imagery.... metaphors for daring to dream, and going after your dreams. The characters in the song are in a small, blue collar town and probably will never leave, but Bruce decides he can't achieve his dreams by staying stagnant. Also, Bruce borrowed the line "mansions of glory" from the hymn "My Jesus I Love Thee" (1864) which references John 14:2. I would describe his voice as "husky". Hey, thanks for listening. i appreciate it.
oh but the live video kicks ass as well. both are good ))
This song feels so powerful. I felt the same way I felt as a 19 year old when I heard Fast Car. Run, keep going.
IF YOU'RE GONNA LISTED TO BRUCE..... YOU GOTTA CHECK OUT "JUNGLE-LAND"..... EPIC SAX WORK BY CLARENCE CLEMONS.
Church,,,,,,, I am glad to see you do something besides RUSH.
May I suggest next you try some ACDC. I think you would love " Let There Be Rock".
Your RUSH journey started out on fire and then took a Left Turn somewhere. You missed most of their Greatest Stuff.
You can't stop before hearing Side One of the album 2 1 1 2. Not only that but Closer To The Heart, The Trees, Lakeside Park and Fly by night.
I am praying for you and your son tonight. Hope you can get things sorted out.
You said that when you're in the hood, you fall victim to your surroundings - and there's a Springsteen song from his debut album that has pretty much the same theme running though it. It's called "It's Hard to be a Saint in the City," and I think it's something you may be able to relate to.
That's the song I requested, not "Born To Run". I wanted to get his take on they lyrics..both the subject matter, and they flow/rhyme scheme as they compared to the rap he used to listen to. I also requested "Kitty's Back".
Very sorry to hear about your son. I hope he gets well. BTW I think you are great.
i see this song as saying the same thing as Tracy Chapman's "Fast Car"... we stay in this situation knowing our hearts will die, or we can run. maybe, just, maybe start over without the hate or the ignorance or the abuse of this place here. imho.
He's saying living in a small town sucks and there's got to be something more out there, but he's still young enough that he thinks what's out there includes his small town GF and they can both make it out of there together.
The message is pretty clear : you got to escape the gloomy life you might be trapped into and run and try to live a better life. But when you’re poor you have to run to catch and grab a better life. You have to try and escape the trap you’re in.
I'm born and raised in Springsteen Country at the Jersey Shore. Bruce even played a concert in my high school's gym. I was only 4 months old, so I missed that show. The ticket stub is blown up and framed in the school though. No matter where I am, when I hear The Boss I'm back on the boardwalk. Bruce grew up in Freehold, NJ. It was a factory town that became a depressed area when the rug mill closed. Many of Bruce's early songs are about small town angst and breaking away from that world. Ironically Bruce now lives 10 minutes from Freehold on a horse farm in Colts Neck. True to his Jersey roots.
You need to hear some YES the band and the bass player that was a major influence on Geddy Lee. You could start with roundabout, or Heart of the sunrise
God bless you & your family.b
Its a classic sound & song. Iconic stuff.
I'm not the biggest Springsteen fan in the world (Odd, being from NJ!), but if I could recommend 2 songs, they would be 'Jungleland' from this very album (featuring the late great Clarence Clemmons at his soulful best) and a live version of "She's the One" Live from the Hammersmith Odeon, London 1975. This band was an absolute machine, and the energy typifies the 70's work ethic and passion compared to much of today's.
Certain songs just have this cinematic feel to them and can take you on a journey. Being form Jersey, this song takes me on that ride. I've never really tired of it, quite honestly, and I've heard it probably thousands of times in my lifetime. I normally get tired of signature hits of artists because they are just SO played, but not this one. this is an iconic piece of cinema.
🎉 Next up: “Born In The U.S.A.”…after all, the “4th,” is right around the corner!!!
❤ This is one your gonna wanna do the official music video! Youll be glad you did!!!
A great movie to watch to get a good introduction into his music is Blinded by the Light. Also, to get a better experience, next time, I recommend reacting to a live performance. He & the E Street Band give legendary shows.
If you love a good sax, listen to Jungleland, epic song and sax. Do the live in Hype Park London 2009 version. Although the studio version was on the same album as this song (Born To Run), to see it live even almost 34 later is amazing.
As for this song, it is about escaping a small town, the narrow opportunities, the family constraints. Knowing there is something better out there if you have courage to take the chance. If you don't take it while you are young you will end up stuck in that small town life, repeating your parents life and giving up on your own dreams.
Bossfan talking sense!
The live versions are far far better.
Yes, more Rush
This was his peak... great artist but grossly overrated... people would compare him to legends like Bob Dylan, crazy
Bruce is one of the most over rated rock stars. His singing voice is terrible.
Agree.
He's still selling out stadiums at 74 years old.
The best things in Bruce Springsteen's music do not involve Bruce. The man was surrounded by talent.
@@proudmoon3It sucks not to get it.
No, it isn't. Now what?
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