DOES HE ALWAYS COME WITH SO MUCH ENERGY? First Time Hearing Bruce Springsteen - Born To Run Reaction

[@ThomasGlynnJr]

Nothing better than the Boss and the Big Man on the sax - and a 4hr concert!!!

[@joelliebler5690]

4 sure!🎤🎷🎸🎹🎼

[@JohnH.Sturgis]

Four hours!?! That would be a short one... five-six hours in the '70s and '80s! :-) Saw him in DC.

[@moniquesewell2670]

Saw him in Birmingham Al and they played over 4 hours and Bruce lept on Clarence's shoulders and It was incredible considering how tall the Big Man was. What a great Christmas present that year!!

[@JoeRoganIsAnImbecile]

Jungleland, The River, Promised Land, Brilliant Disguise, Thunder Road, I could go on and on. , all GREAT Springsteen hits. Greatest sax solo of all time is in Jungleland, by the late great Clarence Clemons.

[@vernhoke7730]

Clarence "the Big Man" Clemmons sax is prominent in every Springsteen song. I've seen them many times and had the chance to hang out with them too. Everyone in the band was really down to earth, well "Little" Steven VanZandt was kind of a prick though.

[@stevenseul361]

@@vernhoke7730 Lol Yeah I got to meat the Allman Brothers and Dickie Betts was the Dick Literally...

[@rossmacintosh5652]

Can't forget 'Candy's Room'. Seems like the Springsteen song Bars & Barbells would like even more than the others! (The'll love the others too but 'Candy's Room' more)

[@Laylalouise922]

Best concert EVER!!!!! 3-1/2 hours!! Love that man!!

[@jrogersdal]

Point Blank, Candy’s Room, Sandy (Born On The Fourth of July), Prove It All Night, Backstreets, Spirit In The Night, Because The Night and so so many more.

[@michaelanthonycoach8640]

The official video of this song would blow you away with his energy, passion and fun! Bruce is an emotional performer and if anyone is an empath they feel his joy love and pain in the greatest way!

[@Reclining_Spuds]

Indeed! That, in a nutshell, is a Springsteen concert!!!

[@Reclining_Spuds]

btw: I've seen him 16 times. 15 in L.A. and the last time in Oklahoma City. He put on the same show there as in L.A.. Amazing!

[@garybradford8332]

I've been waiting for this one. This is why he is called "The Boss". Bruce was devastated when his sax player, Clarence Clemons, died.

[@richt71]

His nephew Jake Clemons who took his place in the e street band is pretty good...maybe not quite as good as his uncle yet though!

[@direlyon]

This song is a hymn....live versions are very often amazing...he is a gentle man...great humility and amazing humanity

[@mocrg]

It’s an anthem to the working life. Bruce is the successor to Woody Guthrie.

[@MrTech226]

Phil & Sam One of my friends have met Bruce at a local bar in Florida. He told me about a month ago that he was drinking his beer, he noticed older gentleman sitting near him. My friend told me that he recognized him. My friend looked at him, and man noticed him looking, then stated, "say it" My friend, "Born in USA?" Man stated, "that's me!" It was Bruce Springsteen sitting next to my friend. My friend and Bruce talked about 20 minutes before Bruce left the bar. Come to find out that Bruce lives about hour drive from that local bar. My friend stated that all bar staff stated Bruce is a regular customer visits that bar. I think that Bruce is a regular working man made it big and knows regular patrons treats him like a regular guy not a celebrity.

[@davidcohen4595]

His lyrics are incredible! They are never simple!

[@rfletch6125]

Great reaction. Bruce, the reason I met my wife . Bruce, I bought a ticket to see you on the Born in the USA tour in LA. I didn’t get to see your concert but someone else went with my ticket while I met my wife. All is good in the universe and I would have loved to see you but I did find love in the process. Always grateful for your music and showmanship but missing your “Born In The USA” show in LA gave me the woman to make me whole. Love you Bruce. Love and appreciate your music. Thank you and continue to rock on!

[@athos1974]

"Brilliant Disguise" lyrics are what many men have felt in their lives. My personal favorite.

[@jaccilowe3842]

Mine too. Such a great song ❤

[@HunterofInvisibleGame]

"Tonight our bed is cold I'm lost in the darkness of our love God have mercy on the man Who doubts what he's sure of"

[@TheThunander]

Not just men.

[@kevinullsperger1940]

Great song/reaction!! "Jungleland" will give you goosebumps!!

[@karenmandeville7116]

RIP to Clarence the sax player. i remember this album came out my first year in college. it was instantly a staple at every party.

[@TheCornishCockney]

The big man had a banging solo tune called Rock n Roll DJ. Not many people know it.

[@PerHolmqvist-b1s]

I am going to his concert in Friends Arena, Solna, Stockholm July 18. Seen him in concert 1985, 1988, 2002 and 2013. And now in Stockholm again,

[@lesgrice4419]

Epic, a wall of sound. "I have seen rock and roll's future and its name is Bruce Springsteen . . ." - Jon Landau 1974

[@stephenvalente3296]

The live version from the 1975-1985 live boxset is my favourite version, along with many of his big hits.

[@isaacs9022]

This song live should be the eigth wonder of the world. As soon as the drum kicks in, chills.

[@astonsfan]

This album......every song is gold !!!

[@steveperkins8748]

OK So i have been to many Springsteen concerts and I can tell you there is nothing like it. The showmanship, the passion, the incredible skill of the E Street band, the crowd 's in depth knowledge of his catalog makes for the most incredible concert experience you can possibly imagine. I think Springsteen is the Best front man ever. Certainly the top three along side MICk Jagger and Freddie Mercury. Jon Stewart said it is as if Bobby Dylan and James Brown has a baby, It's the combination of his brilliant lyrics and his everyman vibes, that has captured fans for more than 50 years. The core E Steet Band has 10 members. But the Tour Band has both a horn section and 4 backing vocalists. His Grand theme is really a question; Why are the promises of the American dream so desirable yet so elusive? Born to Run's "Chasing a runaway American Dream". hits hard... but so do songs like "The Promised Land", "Darkness on the Edge of Town", "Land of Hope and Dreams", "American Land", "Rocky Ground", 'Youngstown". :My Hometown", "Long Way Home", "Born in the USA", and even "Dancing in the Dark" and "The River" the list goes on and on. For Bruce its all about the "Now" and the "Not Yet". Substance and Shadow. And the Tension between the two. It's about holding hope and faith that the promises made are real and attainable even if life knocks you around. In my view, Bruce is best heard in the live concert setting and in and arena rather than a stadium or festival. I will let other choose their favorite Bruce live performance but for me it's the epic Tenth Avenue Freeze out live in New York City.

[@andrewcole3736]

I saw him in my home town (NYC) in 1976 and he played the entire album. He’s famous for his 4 hr shows. Clarence Clemons was his sax player and a key member of the E Street Band. I glad you are finally finding out about this iconic American artist. 🕊❤️🎼

[@peterokeeffe8307]

Seen him live twice and it is a huge experience! 3 hours plus of great songs and musicianship!

[@jddelvec1870]

“Jungleland” one of the greatest combination of music and lyrics in Rock History.

[@terryrogers8304]

I had to do a project (while working on my Architecture Degree) with a song at around 10 minutes or longer, we designed the sets/stages for the story in the song. I used Jungleland! We did a slide show of our designs while the song played, for our presentation. I was a few years older than my classmates at the time and had seen Bruce in some bars in New Jersey while I was stationed at Fort Monmouth and in a concert in Indianapolis during 79-80 school year. My Classmates were 4-5 years younger than me and most have never heard the song before and in fact the majority didn't know who Springsteen was. This was the early 80's. They definitely knew a few years later when his Born in the USA album came out. Born to Run is still my favorite Springsteen Album

[@harryhansen5355]

100% Agreed

[@tomward6689]

Going on 50 years and thousands of performances and he still hits this one hard every night, full lights up on the audience.

[@nettiemac]

I saw him last year and at 73, he ran circles around the stage. He stopped just a few minutes short of 3 HOURS. (It was like 2:54ish). And FABULOUS!!

[@Serai3]

Bruce Springsteen, the American Bard. This is the song that introduced him the world in 1975. He made the covers of both Time and Newsweek in the same week, something VERY rare (I had copies of both; I could kick myself for selling them years ago), and suddenly this song was everywhere. And what an introduction - a grand, tortured opera of the streets, wailing and begging and storming through the night. The voice of the common man, with common sorrows and common dreams. No one else did it like Bruce, or ever has since, though some have tried and some have come close. But nobody else has his combination of longing, dissillusionment, and dark, dark hope - and of course, nobody else had Clarence Clemons. (I was 14 when this came out, and it blew my ltitle mind. O_o) P.S. "Thunder Road" would be the perfect follow up. Hands down, the most romantic song I know. Rock and roll passion in a tricked-out Chevy. :)

[@Beerglass1980]

I had the privilege to see them in 86, 4 hour concert, just amazing no words can describe it. You have to check the live video it's an amazing experience even for a video.

[@John_Locke_108]

Darkness On The Edge Of Town is Bruce's best record. Nebraska is my favorite. That being said, Born To Run is a masterpiece. And nothing compares to seeing this song live. Seeing Bruce live will change your life.

[@johnwalsh1645]

The greatest song of all time in my opinion. It takes me back to when I was 18 in 1975 and it was played continuously on the jukebox. Absolute masterpiece 👍🏻

[@AbeVicious]

Possibly my most favorite Bruce Springsteen song.

[@mikeadair3341]

The thing I love the most about Bruce Springsteen and the E street band is that they really seem to have fun performing.

[@edmeade9180]

PLEASE You have to do born to run the live version See the energy of Bruce and the band and the fun and enjoyment that pack stadiums Please and thank you

[@lawrencewestby9229]

When working on the "Born to Run" album, Bruce was looking for a very specific "wall of sound" a la Phil Spector. The process took many months and many, many takes. His following album, "Darkness on the Edge of Town", was far less produced and more guitar forward with manY feeling it was his best album. The "Born to Run" album, sans the title track, introduced what would become the classic E Street Band. There have been additions to the band (Nils, and unofficially Soozie, Patti, Jake, etc.) and two major losses (Clarence and Danny). I've seen them at least 30 times with their shortest show being around 2 1/2 hours and longest 4 hours. It's a true experience seeing them live.

[@f.murphy8340]

Saw him in 1980, and 1984. Cannot overstate how great he was, and is.

[@Onz70]

You should watch the concert version of this song. You’ll see why he’s called the Boss

[@jennhurl]

I really enjoyed seeing understand the lyrics before the concert video on this song. Some mv are so iconic (Sledgehammer) or distracting (Everlong) or concert footage that is memorizing (Stairway To Heaven MSG and Born To Run) that you lose the lyrics on the first run. Everyone will comment on the band & saxophonist here - now when you watch the video it will mean more. For most songs, that's ok! Because we have heard a song a hundred times & know the lyrics and every detail of the composition & instrumentationn so we are to the point where we want you to see the exciting mv or concert footage forgetting that... we know all the before mentioned 🙈 You are doing great. I appreciate how much effort you put into truly learning about the music, artist, and trusting us.

[@jimz2747]

Reminds me of when I was in high school. Wow time flies.

[@waynebrown389]

Born in the USA, glory days,save the last dance for me, tougher than the rest, dancing in the dark, ... all great songs

[@kbrewski1]

ANTHEMIC. Born to Run was a MASSIVE HIT, and its his signature song (among so many). This single and album put Springsteen on the COVERS of both Time and Newsweek magazines in 1975 in the same week! Those were news magazines reserved for politics and current events usually. His E Street Band was just a group of neighborhood guys from the Asbury Park NJ area, including the great Clarence Clemons (RIP) on saxophone, and his long time co-guitarist Steven Van Zandt. He is the epitome of the blue collar rock and roller, greatly influenced by 50s and early 60s rock and roll and garage rock, but also folk singers like Woody Guthrie, Bob Dylan. Many of his early songs were about the pursuit of the American Dream, breaking out of your dead end life and getting out to explore all possibilities, pursuing the dream. Faith, Hope, Work, Dreams, Effort, the Road, the Promise are all big concepts in Bruce's songs. He's the genuine article. He and the E Street Band were legendary live concert performers. 4 hour concerts were the norm. He would wear the concert crowd to exhaustion with his energy. The shows were emotional rock and roll celebrations, almost like old time revivals. He was one of the greatest live performers EVER. I saw him over 20 times. Many especially from the NYC/NJ/Philly area will tell you that they saw him hundreds of times live. They were the ultimate bar band at your favorite neighborhood bar. I would suggest TENTH AVE FREEZEOUT, THUNDER ROAD,AND THEN JUNGLELAND from this same album.

[@truckrboat]

It always amazes me how we remember things like music. Given, this is one of the iconic songs of all time ranking in the top 500 songs ever no matter what list you look at. But it wasn’t a massive hit. It only made it to number 23 on Billboard hot 100 and only on the charts for 11 weeks before fading off the charts. It was only his 18th most successful single. But don’t get me wrong. I love this song! They play it as the horses come onto the track for the Haskell horse race in July at Monmouth Park to a rousing reception by the fans in attendance that bring chills to me every time I hear it

[@kbrewski1]

​@truckrboat I never paid attention to the charts, especially when I was 15 when this came out. It was all over the radio, and having seen the band live 20+ times, it was always either one of the last songs of the set, or an encore song. I doubt anyone would argue that its not one of Bruce's most iconic or signature songs. That was the point. Singing along with Born to Run played live over 20 times with the entire crowd standing, fists in the air on the refrain etc, is one of my treasured concert memories. Add>And oh, btw Rolling Stone ranked BTR its #21 greatest song of all time of 500. Not just for 1 year>>all time. I'll go with that accolade.

[@26shedan]

Springsteen music is not really my thing but there are songs I am familiar with and enjoy. Someone took me to see him in concert and he was amazing. Didn't know the songs or lyrics yet never sat down. The energy-wow. One of the best concerts I have ever been to.

[@davidhenricks9715]

Give his song Born in the USA a listen.

[@JohnBullard]

Always loved putting Bruce on the headphones, pulling the helmet on and roaring off on the bike into night traffic.

[@WilliamWright-hf8ob]

Love that his writing is a story and not just 3 or 4 lines just repeating over and over , its what has drawn me to Springsteen's music for almost 50 years !!!!!

[@dscotthoward7467]

Bruce wrote great "car" songs, never had a car! Bruce wrote great "blue collar" working man songs, never had a job! In his broadway show he explains "that's just how good I was" with a wink and a smile. And he wrote " When the change was made uptown, And the Big Man joined the band" about Clarence Clemons. Magical time in music history.

[@gman7495]

Tightest band in the history of Rock N Roll!!!

[@rmacdougallaliasdogviticus]

'10th Ave Freezeout' next would be my pick. Cheers.

[@JohnLedger-g4i]

Live!!!!

[@marcfriedman7339]

Great call!!

[@markmurphy558]

This song put Bruce on the map nationally. He was a successful songwriter, and his band played a lot in the NY/NJ area, but this song and album skyrocketed him to the top of the charts. When I started college in September of '74, Bruce was coming out of every dorm room in the Quad.

[@sammybeck7794]

I'm not a Bruce Springsteen fan. Never have been. There is one song I did like of his though. I believe the song is called "I'm on fire"?? I may have the title wrong.

[@visaman]

Yes, on the Born In The USA album.

[@gazoontight]

Backstreets from the same album is another gem, as is Jungleland.

[@thegatheringgloom7261]

So many great Springsteen songs. Still qualifies as the best concert I've ever been to and I've been to a lot. Recommend two more of my favorites: Jungleland and She's the One.

[@kurtsaxton823]

He did have a very tight band, they were all masters of they're instruments. And he was a master of putting a thousand words in one song. He is a genuine caring person, always for the right cause. And Born to run was by far the best album that he ever created. You can put it up against the best albums ever. A master class musician, and human.

[@mareegibbs7919]

Still has a very tight band.

[@betsyduane3461]

The NJ State Assembly passed a bill in 1980 naming it the state song. The bill didn't pass in the state senate when it was realized the song was about running away from New Jersey. The Senate said no, alarmed by Jersey-negative lyrics that they couldn’t imagine people warbling at state fairs: “...this town rips the bones from your back/It’s a death trap, it’s a suicide rap/We gotta get out while we’re young.”

[@tomcrane4247]

Played on Cleveland radio every Friday at 5 O'clock for 47 years, Followed by Earthquake live cover of Friday On My Mind.

[@tazjammer]

The screen door slams. Mary's dress waves. The Boss

[@MichaelB769]

sways

[@randyhanson9441]

Bruce gave the speech when Roy Orbison was inducted into the R&R Hall of Fame.

[@andrewclelland9713]

Try 'Racing in the street' next.

[@paulmiller3469]

At his concerts, that countdown and what it leads to is considered one of the most exciting moments in rock.

[@dmCurator]

His masterpiece IMHO

[@MichaelKelly-eg6jo]

This song was released in 1975, but was at least a year older than that. That makes it 50 this year. So hard to believe.

[@thomashiggins9320]

This song dates back to a time when a lot of old Rust Belt towns had started to die, and the people there had begun to lose hope for the future. Any kid who could leave did so, and the rest slowly gave in to despair. It was a harbinger of what would happen throughout the country, as the 20th Century drew to a close. Artists sometimes perceive things sooner -- and more clearly -- than anyone else. This perception comes through the most clearly if you listen to an entire album, which Springsteen recorded on what he called the "four corners" pattern. The first song on each side is powerful and uplifting, and reflect the aspirations of youth. However, as the side progresses, the songs grow darker and reflect how life slowly grinds away at hopes and dreams. The last song on each side is a paen of despair, as hope is lost to life's harsh demands and moral compromises. The early songs celebrate; the last songs mourn. Listen to "The River." The insight is shattering.

[@corinne1453]

I was born in '76 and my dad used to rock me to sleep to this album as a baby. This was the only one that worked, he would put it on our record player and walk me around the room until I fell asleep.❤ Such a good album. Definitely check out the live version!!!

[@gr8fullytedicated]

A great Springsteen story song is Incident On 57th Street--completely different from both Rosalita and Born To Run

[@sharonchaput9705]

You really need to see Bruce and his band perform live. It's nonstop energy and electryfying.

[@jackieburtoft1334]

Could you please react to the Springsteen song "Human Touch". That is one of his greatest songs IMO and very underrated. It hits you right in your soul! Thank you for considering. ❤️

[@bossfan49]

That whole album is underrated.

[@JohnLedger-g4i]

When the Big Man died ( Clarence Clemons the sax player ) died Bruce said it was like rain would never fall again he loved him so much. His untimely passing really hurt Bruce.

[@gazoontight]

RIP Danny Federici "The Phantom" and Clarence Clemons "The Big Man". The studio version of Born to Run has a drummer who played on only one Springsteen song: Ernest "Boom" Carter. Early albums had Vinnie "Mad Dog" Lopez on drums and later ones had "Mighty" Max Weinberg.

[@kareng4658]

Yes! This is the energy every time! I've seen him 3 times through the years, and every show is at least 3 1/2 hours. Once, at the old Capital Center in Washington, D.C., the venue shut him down at 1:00 a.m. after playing for well over 4 hours. What a show!!

[@johnmaynardable]

I've seen Springsteen 3 times and he is the best.

[@trevalarose8155]

Eric Church - Springsteen is the song you're thinking of.

[@Billy-zv6gv]

Bruce and E Street's "Wild Billy's Circus Story" is just a whole 'nother level of good ol' rule breaking for these rock 'n' roll rebels! Quiet 'n' comfy 'n' right out of the Depression sounding fun!

[@bobv586]

I was 12 when this song hit the radio. Benn a Springsteen fan ever since.. his concerts are the best

[@ellenstergaardgravesen1011]

Going to one of his concerts in July - he's a great performer! I'm excited to see if he still has it... The last concert I went to was in 2009 - three hours non stop energy blast by a 60 year old rock legend.

[@Pomdownuder]

This is an iconic track, one of the all time greatest road trip songs

[@supasoulproductions]

Love that solo from the late great Clarence Clemons AKA The Big Man!!

[@meganstarling390]

Saw him in '85 in Miami. One of the best shows ever!!

[@JacquelineCooper-x1v]

What a singer songwriter musician performer true artist raw talent❤when music was real😁

[@stephenkennedy6610]

two great springsteen covers are REALLY worth checking out, last year, aged 75 he covered the comodors classic "Nightshift" and a live concert clip from 2012 live in Liepzig (germany) a chuck berry cover of "you never can tell. both show him at his best in later years to compare. Love all your reactions so pleased to have found this channel.

[@siskokidd]

Back then, in his prime, few could match his energy. One of the best live shows ever. When this album was released, in 1975, I was 16, and very much a music fan, listening to my growing album collection, plus FM rock radio, WMMS in Cleveland, specifically. WMMS was a major influence behind a number of acts who became big, spreading throughout the midwest and eventually elsewhere, including Rush and David Bowie. I remember listening to WMMS the night (probably a Friday or Saturday) they debuted this album. The DJ couldn't say enough positive things about it, saying if it wasn't album of the year, he didn't know what could beat it. He was right.

[@Mare_bear738]

Probably my favorite Springsteen/E street song. Love that sax!! You want to see his energy...watch the video to this song.

[@markdevault1437]

His lyrics are pure poetry

[@sammcbride2149]

Imagine hearing this blasting through you car radio for the very first time in the year 1975. Wow.

[@visaman]

I did. I was 11😂

[@MW-ni6zp]

Hungry Heart, Blinded by the Light, Spirits in the Night.

[@andreasoice5905]

Live version shows the energy the entire band brings to their concerts!

[@robertm.5285]

Saw him in a university cafeteria before he made it big. Saw him again years later at Winterland in San Francisco. He was equally amazing at both. What a force of nature!!!

[@MichelleSanGiorgio]

I must have missed that somehow, apologies. Have you watched " Born in the USA" Live yet? Thank you 😊 If not, please would you watch it next?

[@ronbotello8513]

The first album I ever purchased...enjoy!

[@jamesrobertson2361]

Springsteen broke in the summer of 75 as phenomenal live act. Most rock acts became famous through radio air play. He was a word of mouth regional star famous for his incrediblel live performances. He made the cover of Time and Newsweek the same week. These were the two biggest national weekly magazines when that was our only source. He went from regional to national to global.

[@Christopher-Baltimore]

A triumphant piece of music!

[@clincher16]

He's talking about drag racing on the streets at night in the Hood.....a common past time back then....

[@paulwalker9421]

You must see this performed live!!!

[@billiam8554]

One of the best albums of all time...5 of the 8 tracks are killer classics! 🔥

[@randyhanson9441]

I hope you enjoyed the song. The live version of Born to Run will equal the energy level of Rosalita. Jungleland definitely has a different sound. Shows his story telling, painting a picture as the song progresses. Plus as mentioned by others, Jungleland features an almost 3 minute instrumental dance between the sax and piano. With Clarence leading the dance with his sax. Supposedly, that musical interlude took 16 hours to record.

[@josephscally6270]

This is a performance song and is even better live. If you get a chance, check one out when you can,

[@btj-oo8xc]

Absolute classic. Try the Seeger Sessions album

[@bigsteve6200]

This is on my Playlist when I drive uber. This young dude, about 23/24 got in. Then Born to Run started to play. Dude was rocking out !. At the end of the song he asked. Who in the hell is this. I said the same exact thing in 1978 when I first heard this song too. He immediately downloaded it and the few others I suggested.

[@DanielFrost21]

Kick ass song....one of the most recognizable intros in rock history.

[@specialed36ify]

Top 5 (tied with all the other 5) Bruce song in my book. "This town rips the bones from your back" - what a line!

[@richt71]

The boss is still energetic on stage having seen him last summer with the e street band live in London even in his 70's!

[@brendatighe392]

One of my favorite songs when I was in college in the 70s. RIP- Clarence Clemons (saxophone). Another member of Springsteen's E Street Band was Steven Van Zandt, who also played Silvio on The Sopranos. I had this album on 8-track tape :D Another favorite on that album was 10th Avenue Freeze Out

[@mrtonyo1965]

Saw Bruce 7 times starting in 1976 at Ohio State. He did a 3 1/2 hours. We had 9 rows back center stage It was like a religious experience. Loved his concerts. Concerts way back were amazing, and $10 for seeing the best of the best. Heading to Vegas in September, and 2 tickets at the Sphere with the Eagles are My top 5 groups of all time. $1600 for each ticket, but it completes my bucket list.

[@jimdugan775]

Bruce is the greatest bar none

[@robinreiley1828]

In the 90's Bruce would take over the Brendan Byrne Arena in the Meadowlands in NJ for most of a month. He'd rehearse his upcoming tour, record songs for his next album, shoot videos, and play Concerts at night, packing the arena to the Rafters everynight. He could play the Meadowlands everynight for years, and it would always be a Full House...Bruce is Beloved in NJ...

[@marlew6629]

Legendary. Nothing touches it.

[@bettybaby63]

Saw him several times, from smaller venues to large stadiums. Always a great show. Many of his songs-including this one- are about coming of age, and “escaping” the place you came from. Particularly as it relates to small working class towns, where young people see no future for themselves. Clarence was the man, highlighted in most of their tracks.