First Time Hearing | Bruce Springsteen | We Wanted to Go with Bruce! | Born to Run Reaction

Bruce Springsteen | Born to Run Reaction
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[@AceofBadeReacts]

What is your favorite Bruce Springsteen song?

[@maryerpenbach9517]

Lol, that's like asking which is my favorite kid.

[@TheTomt50]

@@maryerpenbach9517 😂😂

[@AceofBadeReacts]

@@maryerpenbach9517 Which is your favorite kid?

[@samuellord8576]

“Jungleland” is his best song, and “Atlantic City” is his most powerful.

[@TheTomt50]

@@samuellord8576 absolutely agree, what a great song. Generally reaction to studio versions is best, but this song should be listened to live from his "Live from New York" album. It just captures everything that makes this a great song. Still gives chills every time I hear Clarence's sax, "Tonight...in...Jungleland."

[@marleybob3157]

Listening to newbies trying to talk about the deep meaning of Bruce is like watching two blind kids talk about Picasso. “Born to Run” is an anthem for wanting to escape the weight and pressure of life. The signature line, 'Tramps like us, baby, we were born to run!' conjures an image of the rebel with the wind at their back, the promise of freedom on the horizon. For those who work long, hard days in factories-the need to feel the thrill of yonder resonates deeply.

[@AceofBadeReacts]

For sure. We talk about the lyrics around the 7 minute mark

[@26shedan]

many of his songs are thought of as "patriotic" but they are much deeper than that. Blue collar, New Jersey through and through.

[@AceofBadeReacts]

Yeah looking at the lyrics to this song in particular, even though it sounds patriotic, it tells a different story

[@JBro9091]

Where to start? "Rosalita", "Dancing In the Dark", "Tenth Avenue Freeze Out", "Glory Days," "The River", "The Ghost of Tom Joad," "41 Shots," "The Rising," "Streets of Philadelphia," "Jungleland," "Badlands," "Thunder Road," ... Bruce has been making records since the 70s up until just last year. You have a huge rabbit hole to discover. :)

[@AceofBadeReacts]

It sounds like it. I don't think I've heard of any of these songs

[@TheTomt50]

All great songs. While I feel most reactions should be from studio versions, I would say one exception is definitely Jungleland. While there is no video of the specific performance, the Live at New York City album (2001) is hands down the best, and captures the essence of Bruce and the E Street Band. Not only one of the best live performances by the band, one of the best live performances ever recorded. Holy cow! I did just find a KZbin version of Live from NY: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ooiUg3SPjthriKs Just epic!

[@mareegibbs7919]

This video is from 2002. He is more popular and appreciated outside the US (as people in the US do not appreciate his politics) these days. Huge in Europe. The E Street Band has been his band since 1971-72 although a couple of them have played with him since 1969. He joined his first band aged 16. He was known as an excellent guitarist and was always the lead guitarist. These days he takes the lead on certain songs, while Steve or Nils will lead on others. A shared workload. He writes all his own songs and has over 20 studio albums selling over 150 million copies worldwide. He has 20 grammys, 1 Oscar, 2 Golden Globes and 1 Tony award for his Broadway show. Has been inducted into the New Jersey Hall of Fame, The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Rock snd Roll Songwriters Hall of Fame, voted best live act on numerous occasions among other awards. Currently 74 years old and just started a world tour five days ago. His shows have trimmed down slighly and now go for three hours. His longest show was just over four hours! Try reacting to these: Jungleland (live Hyde Park, 2009) kzbin.info/www/bejne/jXqUfKhqlM-km80si=D0sitRlgerj1nKGs Staying Alive (live Brisbane, 2014) kzbin.info/www/bejne/ap-UeIdji8-djNUsi=p34naGt3T1bWIZln Racing in the Street (live New Jersey, 2009) kzbin.info/www/bejne/nIWXoYaqadCcm5osi=K-PglnPx_exqrga3 Lost in the Flood ((live Melbourne, 2014) kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z3PCd2eEqq57irssi=zM8dBgQTyesC2OOe The River (live New York, 2001) kzbin.info/www/bejne/h3nJlYyXgtCmpJIsi=qxtATH0ijZyz6LkP New York City Serenade (live Brisbane, 2014) kzbin.info/www/bejne/bKOmpn9rhq2jbbcfeature=shared You're Missing (live Barcelona, 2002) kzbin.info/www/bejne/rqTVq2ajhdZqpq8si=V50-hk4fK_1zeprq

[@AceofBadeReacts]

Wow that's awesome. So many accomplishments. I'll add those to the list

[@samuellord8576]

Great information!

[@cosmickid1794]

First time I saw Bruce and the E Street Band, 1974 in Detroit, nearly a 4 hour set!! Last time I saw the boys, last year in Detroit, another 3 plus hour show, and consider the band is in their 70's!! Will be seeing the gang again, twice in Toronto this upcoming November. That'll put me over 40 shows and I wish I could do 40 more. You have to understand the power and majesty of Springsteen show, the communion with 30,000 of your new best friends. His music has been part of my life for nearly 50 years and has helped me through the good and the bad. The E Street band is legendary, and at some point, sit back with a lyric sheet and a live performance of Jungleland with Clarence on the sax and you will understand what it is all about.

[@AceofBadeReacts]

Wow that is impressive. Putting on a show that's over 3 hours is crazy. And you've seen them 40 times. What a legend

[@26shedan]

the guitar player with the bandana is also a main character on the Sopranos. Silvio. His name is Steven Van Zandt and he is a member of Springsteen's E street band. The redheaded female is Bruce's wife and the incredible Saxophone player was the late great Clarence Clemons. RIP.

[@kimmomaki]

happily, Bruce hooked up with Nils Lofgren on lead guitar, and he got some good guitar instead of the Van Zandt nonsense.

[@AceofBadeReacts]

Oh wow. That's really cool

[@chrisjamieson3452]

After this song, probably his most best known was Born in the USA. I liked a tune called Adam raised a Cain. Springsteen along with M.Jackson & Prince were the biggest "male" stars of the 80's. His lead guitar was a regular on The Saprano's TV show. The Drummer was like a Co-host on Conan O'Brien. Oh, yeah. Bruce has become very good friends with Barack Obama.

[@AceofBadeReacts]

It sounds like the band keeps busy even outside of the band itself

[@jmhaces]

Bruce started out with a band called Steel Mill when he was young and in that band he played more guitar-centric music and soloed much more, but little by little the band grew and evolved into the E Street Band and he became a band leader and rhythm guitarist to showcase his songwriting better. Though he doesn't usually do guitar solos and when he does they tend to be on the simpler side, he's a much better guitarist than most people realize.

[@AceofBadeReacts]

Oh I can imagine based on the little bit that I was able to see. He also has a decent stage presence from what I saw during this reaction

[@Indy1831]

Springsteen & the E Street Band are the greatest American Rock & Roll band ever!

[@jarekvelchek802]

I can name every member on Bruce’s band and he is back on tour.

[@AceofBadeReacts]

That's awesome

[@petersneddon962]

Go Tract to Tenth Avenue Freeze Out by Bruce Live In NYC 2000.Official dvd . It's awesome and will exhaust

[@AceofBadeReacts]

I think I see it on KZbin. Is it a 19 minute video?

[@jonm7888]

​@@AceofBadeReacts That's it.

[@stanshames6024]

So, so many songs to listen (especially live videos) to, but how about a different type of live performance: New York City Serenade Live in Rome. A true masterpiece!!!!

[@AceofBadeReacts]

I'll add it to the list

[@mediaserver8265]

If you want to gind out what happens to these characters after the ride off into the sunset, listen to his next couple of albums, 'Darkness on the edge of town' and 'The River'.

[@AceofBadeReacts]

Those 2 are on the list

[@thelatenightbar]

Those Barcelona shows are always crazy.. such excellent crowd participation ... it's insane !

[@AceofBadeReacts]

Just looking at the crowd, I can imagine

[@kaleemdin7963]

The instruments that you are mentioning. One is a piano and the other is a keyboard

[@AceofBadeReacts]

Yeah, sometimes words leave my brain and I can't for the life of me think of what it is

[@thelatenightbar]

Ton of guitarist that play lead AND sing.

[@riskyseeds423]

Bruce has a range that is unbelievable. You should try THE RIVER but make sure it is the version off Bruce Live 1975- 1985. his intro where he talks about his relationship with his dad.

[@AceofBadeReacts]

A couple commenters suggested The River from 2001. Is the earlier version better?

[@alexbuchholz7072]

He's a lead guitarrist, plays piano and harmonica, and writes all the songs. Not so patriotic, lyrics very complex. And yes, barcelona is in Spain like me.

[@AceofBadeReacts]

I think I had heard he was patriotic and just went off of that

[@akshelby33]

Um, you need to actually pay attention to the lyrics of “Born in the USA” and read a bit of history about how Vietnam Vets were treated before calling him Ultra Patriotic.

[@AceofBadeReacts]

I have heard that one isnt patriotic and more of a commentary with an upbeat melody

[@akshelby33]

@@AceofBadeReacts It’s a really powerful song.

[@louisejones6760]

The only artist to have a top 10 album in 6 consecutive decades .... the only artist other than Elvis to be on the cover of Time & Newsweek in the same week. He and Dylan are regarded as the greatest song writers ever .....and you didn't know anything about him?

[@AceofBadeReacts]

That's really cool. But yeah I never listened to Bruce Springsteen growing up, so I knew nothing about him

[@djm0111]

ALWAYS do the studio version first. When are you reactors going to listen to me?

[@AceofBadeReacts]

Well, for starters I don't like being told what to do. Second, the live version was requested

[@IUBOSSFAN]

Sometimes that makes sense, but not always. Live in Barcelona is just an awesome DVD of a show in front of crazy Spanish fans that was broadcast live all over Europe right in the midst of The Rising tour. You don't get that exhiliration from just the studio version.

[@djm0111]

@@IUBOSSFAN It's not about how amazing the live version is or isn't. It's about perspective. How can you enjoy that amazing version to its fullest if you don't know the source material? I feel the exact same way about reactors doing covers. By all means, react to Heart's version of Stairway to Heaven or Disturbed's Sound of Silence. But how can you have a full appreciation for how good they actually are until you've heard and reacted to the original? Short answer: you can't. I'll die on this hill.

[@samuellord8576]

The information you might receive from seeing a live version _can_ exceed that of a studio version, but I agree it’s most often the reverse. But some live recordings are simply better, like Dire Straits’ Alchemy concert and of course most Grateful Dead songs. Bruce’s magnum opus is certainly Jungleland, but Atlantic City moves me deeply.

[@trueroseanne2125]

He wasn't hell of American in fact Born in the USA is more of a condemnation of America but you get 'he's hell of American' when people make assumptions of artists based on nothing but a song title rather than lyrics content maybe reacting to music isn't for the two of you.

[@AceofBadeReacts]

Clearly you didnt get very far into the reaction. That's very telling

[@trueroseanne2125]

@@AceofBadeReacts your correct didn't care to continue on after the first minute and what they presented themselves as.

[@AceofBadeReacts]

@@trueroseanne2125 ok. Thanks for playing. Bye

[@trueroseanne2125]

@@AceofBadeReacts cringy loser

[@daviehudson4270]

I don’t think I’ve ever seen a video where someone has never heard of Bruce Springsteen, or for that matter didn’t really know Barcelona was in Spain …stunned

[@AceofBadeReacts]

You learn something new everyday

[@stevenmotchan2048]

Well he admitted he's not very up on "History"

[@TheTomt50]

Like others have mentioned, indeed the Boss is patriotic but most of his music is a critique. In particular he captures the essence of blue collar America and the loss of that "American Dream." Actually, if you want something different to react to how about "Darkness on the Edge of Town"?

[@AceofBadeReacts]

Yeah I'm learning he did more critiquing than anything else. I'm pretty sure the American dream was a lie and is definitely dead by this point. I'll add that one to the list

[@frankp9324]

He was huge in the country of New Jersey in the 1970s and 1980s. He is older in this video and his voice is not as strong.

[@AceofBadeReacts]

Oh I can imagine

[@SteveA308]

Correct song, but but not the best version choice. The most popular Live "video" version or the Studo would have been better. But nice to see you cover Bruce and enjoy it. But also, when it comes to covering the American Dream and measuring it. He's your guy.

[@AceofBadeReacts]

I can't remember for sure, but this version might have been the one that was requested. I have since deleted it off the list, so I can't be 100% sure

[@IUBOSSFAN]

The "live" version off of 75-85 is a compilation from the BITUSA tour and not a single performance. Everyone reacts to that, and it's fine, but anything from this Barcelona show that was broadcast live all over Europe on MTV-Europe gives a good idea of what it's like to see Bruce live. in most cases Bruce and ESB live is superior to the (still great) studio versions.

[@chopa2less]

American dream? What?

[@AceofBadeReacts]

We just interpreted it a different way is all

[@thelatenightbar]

Rhythm guitarist don't do solos. what the hell. Sure, may be true for some. But come on.

[@AceofBadeReacts]

I believe I said typically. That was not a blanket statement

[@philpinckley1720]

Your reaction is a little bit off

[@AceofBadeReacts]

What does that even mean?