This is why Mr. Springsteen is such a great songwriter.The universality of his music. NOT ONCE does he mention or use the words "war" or "Vietnam", or "veteran", yet he paints a most vivid portrait of a returning vet, both visually and emotionally--and I am saying this as a listener who first heard this song in the late 80's with no introduction as he does here. He is such a detailed, visual storyteller, yet frugal and not a word is wasted. You can feel the character's quietness in the midst of everyone around him celebrating his return albeit carefully and holding him by the edges. In our house in the 60s WE had a "dining room mirror". The expression, "make sure the kids were out of the house", his use of the vernacular is what makes his music and words feel familiar and we get it and it goes straight to our hearts. As a side note, he achieved the same with "Streets of Philadelphia", making it equally as universal, never mention the words AIDS or sickness, etc.
"It's about leaving home, and not being able to find your way back." In '84-'85, I would buy anything I could with Springsteen's name on it. I bought albums, 45s, whatever. This song was the B Side of another song. I had never heard it. I played the popular song on Side A, flipped it over and played this. Then I played it again...then I played it again...then I played it again...songs like this are why I love Springsteen.
Jesus Christ if that doesn't personify mustering out and coming back home to find the same people you knew, but a different you. When the PTSD attacks first hit you in your childhood bedroom when you move back home and the ghosts try to make it your last night. You know your folks don't understand, but do what they can anyway.
Love Springsteen's storytelling, there is nothing like it. It's spellbinding, whether it is in a song or right before a song. I also love how intently he looks at his guitar after saying something.
Absolutely. If you go looking for a, "No," you'll find one. Just do it & if Power complains, plead ignorance. "It never occurred to me that their could be objection to a Christian, pro-peace message." Bruce closed the Vote For Change concerts in 2004 with Nick Lowe's, (What so funny 'bout) Peace, Love & understanding. There's also a great video of him doing an updated version of Pete Seeger's, Bring Them Home. He spoke out against the invasion of Iraq & been labeled Un-American as a result.
I Don't like the way he said He didn't go. The Story I always heard was that He Failed his Physical , as it was pretty recent after He had a Motorcycle Accident
Failed his physical, yes, But also didn't want to die and didn't want to go... and as his father said when bruce got back home and told him he failed it... "that's good".
I realize Born In The USA is one of the highest selling records ever made, but it's not one of Bruce's favorites, and one of the reasons it because it was commercially compromised. This tune should've been on the album. It would've been a perfect song to follow Born In The USA (the song). Songs like This Hard Land, Richfield Whistle, Sugarland, Frankie, Murder Incorporated, A Good Man Is So Hard To Find, Wages Of Sin, and My Love Will Not Let You Down should have also been included. They are just better songs that "I'm Goin Down, Cover Me, I'm On Fire, etc.
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This song is always like a punch in the guts to me... The tears are never very far.
I always picture DeNiro and Meryl Streep when he comes home in "The Deer Hunter" when I hear this. So well written.
That's exactly what I thought
This is why Mr. Springsteen is such a great songwriter.The universality of his music. NOT ONCE does he mention or use the words "war" or "Vietnam", or "veteran", yet he paints a most vivid portrait of a returning vet, both visually and emotionally--and I am saying this as a listener who first heard this song in the late 80's with no introduction as he does here. He is such a detailed, visual storyteller, yet frugal and not a word is wasted. You can feel the character's quietness in the midst of everyone around him celebrating his return albeit carefully and holding him by the edges. In our house in the 60s WE had a "dining room mirror". The expression, "make sure the kids were out of the house", his use of the vernacular is what makes his music and words feel familiar and we get it and it goes straight to our hearts. As a side note, he achieved the same with "Streets of Philadelphia", making it equally as universal, never mention the words AIDS or sickness, etc.
He mentioned the Vietnam war at the very beginning. But I get you, Springsteen has a way with words....
I absolutely love this song. Possibly my favorite Bruce tune..
An epic ballad about injury and consequence. Anyone with PTSD will understand the truth of this song.
I got PTSD almost only from living my life... Nice song though.
"It's about leaving home, and not being able to find your way back."
In '84-'85, I would buy anything I could with Springsteen's name on it. I bought albums, 45s, whatever. This song was the B Side of another song. I had never heard it. I played the popular song on Side A, flipped it over and played this. Then I played it again...then I played it again...then I played it again...songs like this are why I love Springsteen.
I don't know why, but everytime i sing this song I cry
He is a beautiful soul, for sure.
His best lyrical efforts are generally his less well know tunes. Does not bother me - makes them more special when you hear them!
Jesus Christ if that doesn't personify mustering out and coming back home to find the same people you knew, but a different you. When the PTSD attacks first hit you in your childhood bedroom when you move back home and the ghosts try to make it your last night. You know your folks don't understand, but do what they can anyway.
Just found this song and am fascinated!
How does this video only have 15K hits? Bruce is magic!
God, that huge 12-string sound.
I wish this song was on Nebraska.
Love Springsteen's storytelling, there is nothing like it. It's spellbinding, whether it is in a song or right before a song. I also love how intently he looks at his guitar after saying something.
Very moving song
The Boss!!
Bruce also dedicated this song to all Australian and New Zealand Vietnam war Veterans.
Brilliant
Nebraska vibes all day long.
Just waiting for his harmonica to pick up the tail end of the measures.
Thanks for the heads up Mom!
Don't shut 'ut the lights" Say's it all....
Brings you to the guts
😭 😢 😢
Absolutely. If you go looking for a, "No," you'll find one. Just do it & if Power complains, plead ignorance. "It never occurred to me that their could be objection to a Christian, pro-peace message."
Bruce closed the Vote For Change concerts in 2004 with Nick Lowe's, (What so funny 'bout) Peace, Love & understanding.
There's also a great video of him doing an updated version of Pete Seeger's, Bring Them Home.
He spoke out against the invasion of Iraq & been labeled Un-American as a result.
I Don't like the way he said He didn't go. The Story I always heard was that He Failed his Physical , as it was pretty recent after He had a Motorcycle Accident
He failed his physical on purpose with the prior knowledge that the motorcycle accident would provide a seemingly legitimate excuse
thank fuck he never did go
Failed his physical, yes, But also didn't want to die and didn't want to go... and as his father said when bruce got back home and told him he failed it... "that's good".
@@adrianselbst6777well nobody wanted to go, but they did...
Wikipedia says he died today
He's Virgo and u are LIBRA. Omg why is it so hard to approach me Bruce?
I realize Born In The USA is one of the highest selling records ever made, but it's not one of Bruce's favorites, and one of the reasons it because it was commercially compromised. This tune should've been on the album. It would've been a perfect song to follow Born In The USA (the song). Songs like This Hard Land, Richfield Whistle, Sugarland, Frankie, Murder Incorporated, A Good Man Is So Hard To Find, Wages Of Sin, and My Love Will Not Let You Down should have also been included. They are just better songs that "I'm Goin Down, Cover Me, I'm On Fire, etc.
so how did it go?