Bruce Springsteen “Thunder Road” Live on the Stern Show

[@howardstern]

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[@artistlovepeace]

I love your honesty. Please keep being honest.

[@artistlovepeace]

So beautiful. Thank you Howard and Robin.

[@robertlevasseur6843]

That's no song, that's an epic poem.

[@Raj8Baby]

Right.

[@munsonHOF]

Totally. Springsteen should be considered one of America’s all time great poets.

[@khoehl1525]

Amen brother.

[@stephenallsman8913]

Song stands up without all the other instruments Incredible

[@kirstenhagemeister4078]

AMEN

[@Mfralick3ify]

This has got to be one of the best songs EVER written.

[@JohnDoe-od7ye]

It’s so good because it was gifted to Bruce. What I mean by that is it’s a song of being young (yet wise and introspective), in the right place, at the right time…and if you’re lucky enough and talented enough you can share it with the world as it’s bestowed upon you. Bruce did just that. And as we get old and we appreciate it more each time we hear it we realize how amazing that time and space was in our our life when we too were young even though we’ll never be allowed back there because that’s how life works. But when Bruce sings it we can remember it, feel it, appreciate it, and for that…thank God for him sharing it with us.

[@benlunin8045]

Read my mind

[@mattmurphy2943]

I think this song is his best. And that is saying A LOT because he has dozens of great songs.

[@billyhendoe4170]

Wrote the whole Born to Run record o n his Aunt's piano, amazing.

[@alantracy6757]

@@mattmurphy2943 yes its one of the romantic triumphant ones

[@michaelcuttita4316]

He wrote an entire masterpiece of a song that doesn’t have a chorus. True genius.

[@isawicame4579]

@@christiaandefranco3653 It's not understated, you're just being dramatic.

[@davidplyler8173]

@@isawicame4579 LOL good one

[@infernando-xf4qx]

Wait till you hear about my homie Bob Dylan

[@zach852]

took me far too long to appreciate this song. it'll bring more than a tear to my eye every time I hear it.

[@TR_145]

@@christiaandefranco3653 He has admitted different times it doesn't has a chorus. A chorus is defined as a part of a song that is repeated after each verse.

[@paulkellygolf]

The single greatest opening line in any song ever. It paints a visual clearer than any movie could.

[@onlinemathclass2015]

The last line is also one of the best. It's a town full of losers and I'm pulling out of here to win.

[@stephenfitzpatrick2585]

❤

[@fightclubdurden]

You nailed it

[@Vyselink]

It's a damn good one. I've always liked the Doobie Brother's "What A Fool Believes" opening lines: He came from somewhere back in her long ago/sentimental fool can't see/trying hard to recreate/what had yet to be created/once in her life"

[@budmiller807]

I concur

[@mjenningssmith]

Bruce’s voice is the best it’s sounded in years.

[@Oxman2481961]

COVID may have helped otherwise he would have been touring all over the world

[@stewartdowouis9218]

This is freaking great. Look at how relaxed, yet prepared and ready to chat Bruce is here. Craziness. This whole interview was lightning in a bottle.

[@CosminNeagu]

Crazy to think that prior to 1984 he rarely gave interviews. He was known as a hard guest and listening to radio interviews you'll understand why. He was a timid genius.

[@rohan-qd6py]

… Howars put Bruce at ease.

[@joer8273]

Howard has an incredible gift with people.

[@kyle9539]

Howard is especially great at interviewing artists he really enjoys. His McCartney interview is absolutely fantastic.

[@colintook3357]

It's rare to see Bruce so relaxed in an interview. Great to see.

[@phunkyx9773]

He’s played this song countless times yet somehow still manages to inject so much emotion into it. Beyond amazing…

[@brandonthomas9288]

It's his job.

[@robtoc]

Brings a tear to your eye, doesn't it?

[@murrayspiffy2815]

*_What else can we do now - except roll down the window and let the wind blow back your hair - the night's busting open - these two lanes will take us anywhere._* Such an evocative line - the desperation to live - the carefree nature of living - paints a picture in the mind - and it's true - all the roads in the US are connected by a layer of blacktop.

[@CosminNeagu]

This song is an anthem. Is the manifestation of everybody's desires, no matter the social status, age or birthplace. As a songwriter, I always say that I 'tune in' to some unknown frequencies, grab some stories out of the ether and make an album. He was doing the same, impersonating the lead in this imaginary movie. Bruce expressed every man's wants and needs in a way so familiar but so cinematic that it's impossible not to have a reaction.

[@bkaczmarski]

Well said 👍

[@joefitzpatrick7563]

Maybe Bruce could have a benefit for the 13 young soldiers his good friend joe Biden got murdered in Kabul. I wonder if it was worth the sleepover privelge he has at the White House?

[@Sulu-sw3zo]

@@bkaczmarski Agree, very well said. All the best to you both from New Zealand.

[@traceykumer]

And this girl wanted to be Mary!! I wanted to climb in to that car with Bruce…leave that town full of losers and be pulled into win!!

[@Daniel.Baxter]

Bruce having a casual conversation whilst playing one of the most beautiful renditions of one of the most beautiful songs ever written.

[@PlattLaneEnd]

Bruce has brought myself and millions of others so much hapiness over the decades. His music has been a constant companion to me. Greetings from Manchester, England!

[@lesleyvanzyl4333]

He brings me tears of joy and delight when i listen to his words.

[@warptek]

Not a Springsteen fan but I can appreciate a beautiful well written song. That was beautiful.

[@baritonebroker]

I’ve grown from casual fan to big one over the years as my ear has become more finely tuned.

[@hittin3s]

Just curious, how can someone “not” be a Springsteen fan? Didn’t think that was humanly possible…

[@andrewfairbrother259]

Real sign of greatness, when you can casually do an impromptu performance and sound so magnificent.

[@SandraNelson063]

I've been hopelessly infatuated with Bruce for most of my 59 yrs. I see no reason to stop now.

[@Rory99M]

How is he 73? He looks at least 10 years younger. What a legend!

[@sinatra222]

Money

[@henrikelmelund2965]

Must have listened to this song 1000 times and it is still heartbreakingly beautiful - and what a wonderfull version..! Greetings from Denmark

[@xbmxpro1772]

I love how he tells Howard he doesn’t remember Thunder Road, and then he kills it and he brings him to tears, how appropriate. Legend Bruce Springsteen. ❤

[@thelevisullivan]

He said he couldn’t remember Jungleland

[@brucewalk]

I’m in tears too. I think it’s because Springsteen’s music is the soundtrack to my coming of age and sense of work ethic, morals and being glad to be alive!

[@drinkstootall]

A national treasure.

[@undivided6044]

A world treasure.

[@jodyvance4114]

Absolutely Gentlemen

[@robertpisciotti5930]

Truly magic.. we were blessed to have him in our lives ..

[@paulmundy7350]

Can you imagine how awesome that would be to be in that situation with Bruce & have him play & sing to you. Mans an absolute legend

[@demitrac.9082]

Broke down in tears over this one ... magical to the core

[@paulbuchanan4770]

My favorite Springsteen song.I've given my friends instructions that this be played at my funeral, or I'm not showin up.

[@TheAtticradio]

‘Racing in the street’ has the same effect …

[@stephencoulter8180]

@@TheAtticradio yep same here

[@bradshores9617]

Just WRECKS me. How is it possible to simply turn words and a piano or guitar pure art?

[@socalvillaguy]

I love "Thunder Road," but my favorite of his is "Jungleland," mostly because of Clarence's killer solo. Goes through my soul every time I hear it.

[@cozyslor]

"But they wind up wounded, not even dead". It's my favorite Springsteen line.

[@danbongard3226]

The irony of "Born to Run" is that the actual song "Born to Run", awesome as it is, is only the fifth best song on the album (after, in no particular order, Jungleland, Thunder Road, She's the One, and Backstreets).

[@LeoUSA33]

For the record, I barely knew who Bruce Springsteen was before the interview. I only knew he sings "Born in the USA" and "Dancing in the Dark" that's it. This was my first time listening to Thunder Road, and I have to say it is a MASTER PIECE (THIS VERSION SPECIFICALLY). Thank you Howard and Gary for making this happen.

[@geenooo1]

You have to discover so many Springsteen's treasures...

[@Sleepy46joe]

Listen to the version from his first visit to the UK

[@robertshea4652]

Take the dive, listen to everything

[@JohnC-er3rg]

I was also until he came to MSG where I was working for two weeks straight and he killed it each night bringing new energy and variations. Seeing him with the E Street Band is so unique in its energy, vibe and of course music that is a blend of so much American music.

[@PK-it9yt]

I REALLY recommend the Hammersmith Odeon version of this song from 1975, check it out if you haven't yet! 😄

[@ianburton3409]

No words....Simply the GOAT of the rock world.

[@thinebiggest]

FACT: Bruce is an icon...period!

[@michaelpapini1434]

I love Howard! People don’t understand yet!!!! 30 years of my life is his voice! Thank you

[@jackiesprague4003]

Bruce's Jungleland is the greatest rock song ever written, it's a masterpiece!

[@rztricky]

What a man. Bruce, thank you for not giving in too much to everything dark so that we have you standing here like a candle in the black fog of these trying and frightening days. So many have fallen that we forget those quiet knights, who guard over us in the shadows.

[@two1gomusic]

No wonder Howard cried, it had to be a friggin out of this world experience to have this legend tell you about how he made one of the greatest songs of all time, while playing a softer rendition of it only to you.

[@graemegladman]

How good is this bloke. What a voice, what a feeling, what a talent.

[@PirateRadioPodcasts]

Wow. He FINALLY landed Bruce. Had been wanting to get him years. Well done.

[@michaelbodine9240]

Thanks for being there when I needed it!

[@bookmom07]

I have sung along to this song a million times, with the car windows rolled down , singing at the top of my lungs with reckless abandon. This is the first time it brought me to tears. Springsteen is peerless.

[@traceykumer]

“Born to Run” album will always be my first and favourite sentimental favourite album of Bruce. Thunder Road is just EPIC in every way.

[@fightclubdurden]

Song still gets me teary eyed after 100 listens

[@hanker72]

Bruce has become such a great interviewee over the last 5 years or so. I really think it's a direct consequence of the introspection required to write his book.

[@ktpinnacle]

And Howard has become a real interviewer instead of a shock jock.

[@marcuse9030]

@@ktpinnacle Howard has always been a great interviewer. Arguable one of the 2 or 3 best ever.

[@christopherjames418]

His time in therapy before writing the book is also probably part of it as well.

[@Nightowl333]

This almost made me cry, unreal how good this is. Just the bittersweet feelings of remembering being young and dealing with growing older. Touching.

[@markdinicols2956]

I'm not a big springsteen fan but this is amazing and I clearly see the talent I didn't before

[@loveinthematrix]

He hit the Thunder Road chorus in a beautiful magnificent way. I love that song ❤

[@DaveJavuify]

Why is it that as an avid Bruce fan and semi-competent musician, I am only now, at the age of 63, discovering Bruce's incredible keyboard mastery? I always thought he was a great, organic guitarist but this is an amazing revelation. Wow.

[@tobydavidson8]

Nothing comes close to this hymn, poem, song...a gift to the human race

[@daver4795]

The greatest interview I've ever heard.

[@horstwollaeger3852]

He`s doing the greatest thing a musician can do. He creates atmossphere. He makes me walking down the ol` road of my life. Greetings from Cologne.

[@danmcn61]

Jesus Christ...this was the most beautiful song I've ever heard.

[@前橋みき]

One of the greatest songs written-Howard was very lucky to Bruce personal performance!🎉🎉🎉❤❤

[@Tybr0]

Thunder road my favorite Springsteen song

[@arunphillips6977]

One of the greatest human beings ever to grace this planet. Everything he has ever done is pure gold!

[@sinatra222]

His DUI arrest wasn't "pure gold", was it?

[@davidgarza1301]

Only Bruce can capture that desperation and that hope of salvation. The cars and roads and hair blowing in the breeze are just the tools of the trade to tell a salvation story.

[@ntleaver29]

Just fantastic, Howard's not the only one to shed a tear to this masterpiece 😥☺

[@th63500]

One of the best songs ever written !! No question about it.

[@justthetruth1]

Stern and the crew on this are the luckiest people alive!!!

[@tombain5220]

I got to see The E street band back in 1978? La forum? They played till like 4am! One of the best concerts if ever seen. I went straight to work from the show. It was worth it.

[@16nowhereman]

I heard a story about that time that he played in a small arean in Santa Monica, Ca. and was a great concert.

[@thebossman60]

@@jamessollazzo4860 yup

[@evanlloyd357]

Was there!

[@Bearhasmusic]

There's a reason they call him the BOSS! Just perfect!

[@hendriksmedia]

Nobody paints a picture with words better than Bruce.

[@thomasmorgan9365]

"I can't play it anymore".....proceeds to play and sing it flawless!!!!!

[@Blazer6571]

He was talking about Jungleland

[@rbibbe34]

It'll be all in due time but every teenage, young adult will hear this on a rainy night picking up their loved one and it'll hit. It's generational. It's young adults anthem.

[@turanga35]

He can still do it, Springsteen on Broadway was a masterpiece

[@janiceschollen9869]

Still so amazing! The intro brings tears everytime

[@thereisnospoon52]

The power of extraordinary music is the pictures we all paint in our minds when we hear it. Everyone listening to this has their own vision of an attractive but not beautiful Mary dancing across the porch to the radio as the screen door slams and her dress waves. You can smell the summer air and feel the passion, energy, urgency and joy of Youth.

[@richardwilliamson216]

Lyrical genius. The piano concert version of my fav Bruce song 'for you' is one of the best written songs ever.

[@rcpsammy7186]

Same, Howard...that song still, to this day, just stirs deep emotions. Thank you, Bruce.

[@fredso]

I rate this as one of the best songs ever written

[@paulchisholm3305]

Fully agree, it is a magical masterpiece from the maestro.❤

[@tinylittlefilms3043]

You can feel this man's writing, songs, and heart.

[@Mike-g1p]

What a beautiful song. Thunder Road is my favorite song of all-time. The Wild, the Innocent, and the E Street Shuffle is my favorite album of all-time. More than the Beatles, stones, Led Zeppelin --- anybody. Those records helped me through some uncertain times. I owe a lot to Bruce for that.

[@mikemasek6249]

Those records helped me through some uncertain times... You aren't the only one!

[@jimbarron8688]

My favorite R &R song. Back in 75 it change how I thought about life. Thanks Chuck and John for showing me the magic in the night.

[@kcjazzy]

That man has helped me get though some very very dark times in my life. Thank you and see you in Munich next summer. 😊❤️

[@petragunther4439]

Hamburg 😍

[@top100attractions8]

Still in the original key.. What a fucking great singer/songwriter....

[@KristenKasia]

This is golden. So beautiful. This interview

[@mackan3143]

The GOAT of all times!

[@jamaalgranger]

This was a masterpiece from beginning to end.

[@m.a.s.2774]

I hope Bruce lives to be 100 because he only gets better and we need him!

[@raju-bitter]

Still amazing, that song. And to see Bruce playing and singing! Thanks, Howard, for sharing with us.

[@gbjames64]

“You ain’t a beauty but hey you’re alright.” Best line in rock history!

[@MaquiladoraIII]

I've always loved "show a little faith, there's magic in the night" too

[@peterwalton1502]

I saw him in 1975 in London. It was his second concert in England and it was the best concert I have ever been to. Bruce & the E street band were fantastic. I am 70 and it is still fresh in my mind 👏👏👏👏

[@terryrice7628]

Favourite song of all time thank you Bruce

[@2o7xx]

Really is an amazing song. I love how it tells a simple story and paints a picture of a moment in time. Great writing

[@cesarzunigany]

Teared up. Fantastic and thoroughly long interview yesterday.

[@Jannes-pj4cd]

Al Bruce Springsteen’s songs are pure masterpieces, I’m a huge fan. It absolutely left me speechless, It’s amazing

[@kairoberts663]

Stern gets the best musical performances, and this might just be the absolute best of the lot. Simply beautiful

[@NigelGibbons-po3yg]

Beyond beautiful; one of the best songs ever written surely

[@jacoblando5083]

One of my fav songs, idk y ppl give him shit

[@1973ktully]

Howard always does an amazing interviews the performance is a instant classic.

[@grindhousecartoons6896]

THUNDER ROAD MAY BE THE GREATEST SONG EVER WRITTEN.

[@Lt.Mingus69]

Chills...such a masterwork performed to perfection.

[@thetattooedtraveler]

This interview totally made the wait for Howard to return to the studio worth it. What an icon!

[@anniecrestani1121]

I have been a fan of Bruce's since the late 70's I didn't realise he could play the piano so fantastic not that I'm surprised oh to be so talented Thankyou Bruce for bringing so much joy to my life hope to see you in Australia SOON maybe 2024 baci x

[@16nowhereman]

Fantastic. First time I heard this song was, "what a masterpiece."

[@steveblumenthal9555]

Could you please tell me the name of this song

[@markobosnjak810]

​@@steveblumenthal9555 Thunder road

[@mikevance2661]

This has so much more emotion than the studio version. Beautifully done.

[@andreasrausch5552]

Now, that's the Bruce we love so much! Thanks Howard, thanks Bruce. Love from Germany ❤

[@cluman1]

Couldn't click away. At 51, I get this music. I can hear a lot of The Killers in there as well.

[@MrGeirSteinar]

How I would have loved to have been in that studio, close up to Springsteen playing the piano and singing …. wow.

[@timoraymo]

This will in time become one of the greatest interviews with the masters of songwriting exposing themselves. Simply amazing.

[@sunnyd6019]

To be that talented, just amazing. I really love when Bruce does these songs this way, the words shine so bright, amazing stuff. Howard is lucky he got to sit and watch this magic.

[@mjdelany]

His voice is still amazing. Probably the best version of this he has ever done

[@robertblauner7680]

Simply Brilliant...

[@neilturner2109]

One word ‘Genius’ - a musician for our times! Brings a tear to the eye 😓😰