Bruce Springsteen- One Step Up (Acoustic)

[@mroc518]

The best is the guy's "aww" at the beginning, he knows he's in for a rare treat. Bruce played this song in 2005 for the first time in 18 years.

[@perryjohnson8213]

Matt O'Connor which surprises me because this was a pretty big hit for him, at least in my little corner of the mid-west. The lyrics are hauntingly beautiful, and based on life events for Bruce. If I remember correctly, Bruce wrote and recorded this gem solo playing all the instruments in the original recording. Pretty cool stuff. I’m not a huge Bruce fan but this song got my attention. Definitely a masterpiece in my song lineup.

[@gregapplekamp]

James Johnson it’s a difficult song for him to perform. He wrote it about the end of his marriage. His current wife was also present providing back up vocals in the song. I’m sure there’s some twisted history involved in it

[@southsideman4891]

Interesting.

[@jimwelsh997]

I thought Bruce Springsteen was watching my life. Cause this song is my life. I just can't get past that first step I keep going back. I was married when he wrote this song. So much pain can make for such a beautiful song. THANK you Bruce Springsteen thanks

[@badsector98]

I bought Tunnel of Love when it came out on cassette. I liked the accustic in One Step up. Many years later, in February of 05 It was in the teens. I woke up cold and hung over. My out door furnace was about to go out. My wife of 5yrs left in October. After getting the fire started, I got in my old Ford truck. I turned the radio on Some one requested One Step Up a familiar tune that came to me like an ephifany suddenly made perfect sense, I still get a chill when I hear or play it.

[@BrunoSox23]

One of the most underrated Springsteen songs

[@MarlboroughBlenheim1]

It’s one of his best

[@gahan101]

Guys, he sings our lives like nobody. The words are so true we can all relate to them and the feelings behind. "When i look at myself,i (still) don't see the man i wanted to be", but i'm becoming slowly. Cheers to all of you and heal your pains and hearts. The Boss will help.

[@Cairnsy1903]

Quite simply the greatest song ever written.

[@caramason56]

Beautiful

[@MrJeremyville]

The pared back simplicity and sparseness of this song lets us all into those empty spaces, to claim as our own, and it then feels as if he's speaking and writing to us only. This is the genius of Springsteen, and it's a true life gift to those who connect with his message. I for one am a massive fan. Thanks Bruce for everything.

[@erickalocklear4911]

He performs the hell out of this one

[@Morten_Nielsen1979]

I am not a religious man. But thank god he worked so hard to squeeze every ounce out of his god-given talent! What a rare and precious artist.

[@apothecary36]

This song 'kills' me but this version just takes it to another level. Quite simply one of his greatest ever. Amazing. Thx so much for uploading.

[@gahan101]

Don't you feel like that song is about a specific moment of your life? Like Bruce spied on you and wrote it right after ?

[@apothecary36]

Spot on - Couldn't agree more

[@grey_street]

this song is the story of my life

[@SterlingRe]

This is so good it's ridiculous! A great song and this acoustic solo version is killer!!!!!!!! Only 75k views? Don't need to like Bruce to like this. Wow!!!

[@alan69671]

one step forward two steps back.....story of my life

[@johnnyM809]

The maestro at work

[@godfather4377]

I know, that's how I always feel when listening to a song he wrote. Like "how did he do that". That's exactly how I feel, that's exactly what I've gone through. This guy expresses what we feel, but can't put into words. That's when you know he's simply a genius. Favorite artist ever. So many great ones, but Bruce is the best.

[@daveholliday3082]

This song hits harder the older I get

[@AC33779]

☝️

[@duds11]

What you want to be vs. what you have become.. Brilliant...

[@NareshKumar-ij1uh]

Straight from the Boss's heart to ours

[@40horsejohnson]

I love how quiet the audience is during the perormance; thank you to them for not ruining it for everyone. It seems like there's always some overly exuberant and under the influence asshat that has to ruin the vibe, but not here.

[@laurafarina5311]

Happy Birthday Bruce love you!

[@Shamagogue]

.......we danced as the evening sky faded to black.......

[@Sean0Sullivan]

Jeez this version hits a nerve. Bruce writes the songs we'd write, if we could. Overall it feels like the guy has just spent his time on earth following me around and writing songs about it.

[@therebelrogue]

Maybe better than the album cut... thank you so much for posting this.

[@lynnmiller3937]

best song ever

[@davidkay9873]

Another battle in our dirty little war.

[@Cairnsy1903]

Not even debatable Lynn. Incredible songwriting.

[@robdepolo122]

I heard Bruce do this song in Pittsburgh 2005. Afterwards Bruce said something along the lines that he hadn't played OSU in a long time and he should do it more. It seemed he said this in part due to the audience reacrion.

[@retra1110]

A.P. Jr Thank You for this post....Just Great !

[@ellenward2120]

Legend Bruce Springsteen. For ever young. Love 😍 your voice so much

[@anthonyvaughan4853]

THE HUMAN CONDITION !!!!!!!!

[@davidlennon5866]

love this so much....bosssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss legend

[@benchilds4631]

Does anyone know the exact date and location of this performance? I’m making a spreadsheet of my favorite Springsteen songs.

[@JeungTV]

i'm crying

[@sabrinaurbani5894]

Che vuoi dire...è Bruce❤

[@henrymurray2793]

Unreal

[@anelladambrosio2513]

Questa canzone e molto bella!!!😍😍😍😘😘🎸🌟💫♥️💯

[@silkhead44]

reading his biography = gold

[@nestormaestro963]

Woke up this morning my house was cold Checked out the furnace she wasn't burnin' Went out and hoped in my old Ford Hit the engine but she ain't turnin' We've given each other some hard lessons lately But we ain't learnin' We're the same sad story that's a fact One step up and two steps back Bird on a wire outside my motel room But he ain't singin' Girl in white outside a church in June But the church bells they ain't ringing I'm sittin' here in this bar tonight But all I'm thinkin' is I'm the same old story same old act One step up and two steps back It's the same thing night on night Who's wrong baby who's right Another fight and I slam the door on Another battle in our dirty little war When I look at myself I don't see The man I wanted to be Somewhere along…

[@LiamRedmondVideo]

That's songwriting right there...

[@brucefredrick6229]

I have heard his lyrics described as the "song track of our lives"....yes... Rolling Stone lists him as #4 best song writers...Dylan, McCartney, Lennon...they are all great writers, but their lyrics just don't capture what he does. And, be one hell of a nice, down to earth guy makes it all the better.

[@sweetmelinda22]

When I look at myself I don't see the girl I wanted to be somewhere long the line I slipped off track one step and 2 steps back~~~~~~``

[@59BUTTERFLY1]

strummin my pain with his fingers ....

[@siidpichi388]

So sad I like it

[@southsideman4891]

WHEN I LOOK AT MYSELF, I DONT SEE, THE MAN I WANTED TO BE, SOMEWHERE DOWN THE LINE I SLIPPED OFF TRACK... CAUGHT... GOING ONE STEP UP AND TWO STEPS BACK

[@godfather4377]

Wow, the original is very good, but the acoustic just goes to new levels. I like it much better, slower pace, and it allows the beautiful lyrics to really dig much deeper. I don't think there's a better song writer out there. I mean, there are some really good ones, Dylan is obviously great. I'll stand Bruce up to anyone though.

[@exclamationpointman3852]

This version >

[@warflynn]

Ahhhhh!!!! SIGH

[@patrickruth153]

at least you weren't dancing in the dark

[@thexiahamankix4598]

j'ai les poils