Independence Day (Live - Paris, 07/04/12)

Bruce Springsteen gives a solo piano performance of "Independence Day" in Paris, France on July 4, 2012 during the Wrecking Ball Tour

[@guyvillano7625]

Dear Friends, my Dad passed away a few days ago and the funeral is this Friday. To honor him, in addition to my words, I am going to sing and play Independence Day on the piano. The words of this song resonate with my life with him and when Bruce talks about his Dad, it mirrors closely how I feel about my Dad. I am also singing My Hometown which is a favorite of his…..At 50, he moved the Family down to Florida but his Bklyn roots and friends never strayed far…So I played My Hometown at his 60th, 70th and 80th Birthday Celebration to honor that……And will play it this Friday to honor him. I wish I could thank Bruce directly for his words and wisdom which always captures the essence of a difficult time in my life and when the words I need to work through the grief and pain escape me, his words help me to find them…..So Thank You and God Bless……….Guy

[@abruzzesalf]

My son is about to leave the house in the next couple weeks..he s 24 , i know it s time for him. This song resonate with our life .brought me to tears .great Bruce

[@ChristianLuna1111]

My daughter was born just one week ago, and my father (who cheated on my mom and left 3 children with their heartbroken and pennyless mother) always told me I'd understand him once I became a father myself. Honestly, this song expresses everything I feel about him, all the feelings of despair and guilt, all the love that I wanted from him and never got. He said I'll understand him, but my brain can't just get why he would leave me when I was just a kid and needed him too much. Everytime I see my daughter's eyes, everytime i hug her, everytime i hear her cry or sleep I know i would never hurt her nor her mother, never leave her behind because I love her so much I'd die if I ever did that, I know I can't live without her, and I just can't understand why someone who said he loved me would cause so much pain to my heart. God bless Bruce for the very sensitive and pure soul that gave us this so real yet so powerful song that brings tears to my eyes everytime. Goodnight and blessings to you all.

[@JimWelsh-f6l]

Oh my God. This song always makes me feel like crying. My father and I never got along. My whole life i was stupid asshole. I was born with a heart murmur I stop breathing. Made me a little slow. He could never accept it. He was a WW2 veteran served in the south Pacific. If you had a dad for that generation. You know just what I mean. Very tough as nails. Thank God they were or we wouldn't be here. I took care of my father the last few months of his life. We didn't get along but he was my father.

[@Dylan-ek5fy]

Never fails to make me cry this song. “I swore I never meant to take those things away”

[@rgmccabe]

I saw him in 2016 in State College, PA, and his rendition of this song had me crying my eyes out. Everyone really.

[@ivanwinter6740]

This guy is rare talent who touches the heart of all ordinary people - absolute genius with a big heart!

[@maryjane-rx4sq]

This is the song that played in the background when we took my sister off life support. She loved Springsteen.

[@Patsy0506]

Your words just brought me to tears .Wishing you all the strength you need

[@henryreston8228]

1 was just the same wee loved that song God rest x

[@TomDaniels1949]

Wow I am sorry for your loss. You will meet again in Heaven

[@tomfire1972]

God Bless.

[@sartainja]

G-d bless you. I lost my father last year.

[@umitt492]

Just no way this house could hold the two of us I guess we were just too much of the same kind. It says it all about father's and sons. Special version of a special song. Thank you Bruce🤗

[@ToddPiccuillo]

Every note. Every word. Straight to the heart and to the soul. A masterpiece performance by the greatest American poet that ever lived. Thank you, Bruce.

[@noahmizrahi9934]

I’ve been listening to this song for 40 years, it’s timeless

[@bieramstel9237]

0% drugs 0% computer/autotune 100% pure nature beautifull song and a hell of talent

[@PamelasPrimitives]

100% soul.

[@teundekok8096]

Yes, indeed

[@Marklevasseur1960]

Bruce is actually underrated.

[@richardyoung7415]

​@@Marklevasseur1960BY ME HE,S NOT. PEACE BE WITH YOU ALL MY FRIEND'S. 🙏✌️😎🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@martyl332]

Incredible. Beautiful. Powerful. Impactful. Thank you Boss.

[@FJ303Colorado]

Bruce’s father was a huge impact on his life. He always wanted his love and approval. What son doesn’t want that. Bruce is the greatest storyteller ever. Thanks Boss.

[@Bruce-1956]

Dylan's not bad.

[@mundi352]

@Joseph Dembowski he was only his greatest inspiration..that's all

[@jimwelsh997]

My father called me stupid asshole my whole life. Even after having my own family I tell my son's whenever I talk to them. How much I love them and I am proud of them

[@richardyoung7415]

​@@jimwelsh997GOOD FOR YOU MY FRIEND, FAMILY IS FOR EVER, TREASURE IT WHILE YOU CAN SURPRISING HOW FAST THE YEARS GO BY. PEACE TO YOU ALL MY FRIEND'S. 🙏✌️😎🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@jimwelsh997]

@@richardyoung7415 thank you Richard. After I got divorced I moved to the Jersey shore. and moved in with mom and dad. And I took care of my mom as she was dieing from cancer. And then my father got sick just gave up. All those years of hearing how stupid I am nothing but a asshole. I took care of dad cleaning him up. Cause he was to the point where he couldn't make it to the bathroom. But I know one thing was he loved me. But his generation was the toughest. He fought the Japanese in south Pacific WW2 he was on Midway Island. I always had a lot of hate for him. As I got older I realized he must have seen a lot in that war. He didn't know what to do with it. It's always going to be a loved one that gets it. I guess I was on the front line of the war he was fighting in his head. Richard thanks for the kind words. Be safe and stay blessed.

[@waynesidler2549]

You can feel the pain in his voice, beautiful man.

[@saltoncityhobo]

Many people don't know that musicians are MUSICIANS. It's not just the notes. It is the feeling!

[@saltoncityhobo]

I should have written MAGICIANS.

[@johneric3886]

Excellent, you made and I agree with you!!!!

[@allfacts19]

Bruce is an amazing musician. He wrote his songs, which few people do these days. He's very blessed to be able to come up with the words to make hit songs.

[@wldhrtkim]

Timeless song, timeless words, timeless man.

[@jamesallen5591]

Kim You summed it all up.

[@HighSpeedNoDrag]

@@jamesallen5591 Grew up listening to the Boss, LP, 8-Track, A.M. radio and so on. So Many people/fans have no idea that Springsteen is a True Singer Song Writer. No one writes the song he presents unless I am mistaken.

[@jamesallen5591]

@@HighSpeedNoDrag Correct on all counts. Springsteen writes the lyrics and the music for all of his songs.

[@HighSpeedNoDrag]

@@jamesallen5591 Right On and this song/album brings back so many memories.

[@HighSpeedNoDrag]

@@jamesallen5591 Amen Bro.

[@johnnyM809]

What I would give to see Bruce perform this masterpiece of a song in concert. I have seen Springsteen 22 times since 1985 and I have yet to see it played. This version is just magnificent. For me, this man is the greatest talent there has ever been in popular music, both in performing and songwriting.

[@snoutyman]

I watch this video just about everyday. I’ve been listening to this song for 40 years.

[@lucamontano9449]

Well Papa go to bed now it's getting late Nothing we can say is gonna change anything now I'll be leaving in the morning from Saint Mary's Gate We wouldn't change this thing even if we could somehow 'Cause the darkness of this house has got the best of us There's a darkness in this town that's got us too But they can't touch me now And you can't touch me now They ain't gonna do to me What I watched them do to you So say goodbye it's Independence Day It's Independence Day All down the line Just say goodbye it's Independence Day It's Independence Day this time Now I don't know what it always was with us We chose the words, and yeah, we drew the lines There was just no way this house could hold the two of us I guess that we were just too much of the same kind Well say goodbye it's Independence Day It's Independence Day all boys must run away So say goodbye it's Independence Day All men must make their way come Independence Day Now the rooms are all empty down at Frankie's joint And the highway she's deserted down to Breaker's Point There's a lot of people leaving town now Leaving their friends, their homes At night they walk that dark and dusty highway all alone Well Papa go to bed now it's getting late Nothing we can say can change anything now Because there's just different people coming down here now And they see things in different ways And soon everything we've known will just be swept away So say goodbye it's Independence Day Papa now I know the things you wanted that you could not say But won't you just say goodbye it's Independence Day I swear I never meant to take those things away

[@Seadweed]

This performance simply shows why this guy is my all time hero! This goes straight into my heart! Thank you Bruce!

[@JudyMurphy-qj8qo]

All, or most, of his compositions have meaning for me...this is one of the tops.

[@GrikWorldNomad]

This version is the most passionate and emotional of all Bruces Independence Day renditions. This resonates with all of us, we all have fathers, we've all had growing pains, arguments, "get out of my house" stuff. It's so real.

[@puckpaul810]

Its great. Though i think the raw early versions from the 78 tour (what else??!) are the best

[@GrikWorldNomad]

@@puckpaul810 I don't recall but will keep my ear out, thanks.

[@mazdaq1981]

I think I just 'got' the true meaning of this song - "I swear I never meant to take those things away". Nobody puts more depth, thought and meaning into a song than Bruce.

[@scottb721]

And I know the things you could not say.

[@Muetzchen0606]

I think so :)

[@teebeeformeg]

Saw him do this on Independence Day 1985 Wembley Stadium London ............... what a day ♥♥

[@holitipu]

I agree totally. Was over there from London for this 2 nighter.Look up his performance of For You from July 5th and tell me if it doesn't bring tears to your eyes. This man's genius lies in his ability to connect, you listen to his voice and you know he s living that lyric. Can t imagine a world without Bruce.

[@fatimaregina5464]

Memorable date for the USA🇺🇸 Wonderful to see Bruce at 🎹 Piano Congratulations on this date 🎇

[@jimwelsh997]

My father and me never got along he called me stupid asshole my whole life. But I took care of him when he was sick towards the end of his life. He was still my Dad. Bruce Springsteen thank you for this powerful song

[@susycanela]

He really knows how to make perfects songs.

[@lukasfast366]

Not one "who else is listening to this in 2021" comment. That's why I love Bruce. He makes people share their deepest emotions, and not the most common comment ever.

[@H-mv2jp]

Bruce pours out his heart in this song inspired no doubt about his relationship with his father. His genius makes it relatable to everyone. I love it when he sits at the piano and accompanies himself. An A+ performance as usual. Love you Bruce.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@JimmyG_87]

I'm just blown away by this version. I think you are the ONE artist I respect the most, Bruce...

[@oldeststudent2004]

I lost my father recently. He was old school, a WW2 veteran, who worked hard for a bunch of kids. This song makes me think of him and the need to get away from him -- and how much I missed him when he died at 94.

[@jasonmuskopf9768]

+Gerald Hawkins Nice sentiment. Sorry for your loss.

[@GerbendeRuiterAmersfoort]

+Gerald Hawkins How wonderfull you describe those feelings. Thank you en I wish you all the strengths to cope with this mixed feelings.

[@machia-mw1lm]

I lost my Dad too . WW2 vet . Tough and complex man but was always there for me . I miss him a lot . God Bless your Father .

[@bogeyfree]

I don't think any line captures a fractured but loving relationship between a father and a son better than "there was just no way this house could hold the two of us, I guess that we were just too much of the same kind" It took some growing up for me to realize that part of the reason my father and I butted heads so often is because we were exactly alike. This song helped me understand that.

[@lesleymaher9302]

bogeyfree it's exactly how I feel too,it was the darkness of his dads depression also that affected them both and sometimes we hate to admit it but we are too much of the same kind 😉

[@niedeutschermeister1]

One of those beautiful songs, I will sorely miss in tonights concert in Düsseldorf. So much fantastic music, so little time. Supposingly will be attending my last Boss concert ever. Feeling enthusiastic and sad at the same time.

[@Aaslatar]

❤ I always remember my dad when I hear this

[@g.f.9690]

Ascolto questa meravigliosa canzone e penso a mamma e papà che ora non ci sono più

[@avanicholls7955]

You can see how much this song really means to him, and now he has shared it with us, it means so much to us now too...

[@jenniferdolson8148]

Breathtaking, sad, hopeless, and beautiful all at the same time...He is another national treasure, no doubt about that...God bless

[@bobandrayfan1]

Having just read your book. I have a much clearer understanding of this gorgeous piece of work. Thank you Bruce for getting this song out of your soul and onto paper. Our Dads lived hardscrabble lives touched by consequences that they could not control and could not understand.

[@dukestreetking75]

Best musician of the past 100 years. It's not even close.

[@jamesallen5591]

+dukestreeking75 I agree. No argument.

[@Marklevasseur1960]

agree

[@marklevasseur7696]

Agree

[@bieramstel9237]

Agree 200%

[@barryaustin647]

dukestreetking75 Couldn’t agree more ! The proof is in the music, the concert venues and music sales ! There ya go !!

[@JimWelsh-f6l]

I really hope people will really listen to what Bruce is saying in this super powerful song. telling his father they didn't get along cause they were to much of the same and forgive me for his father not being able to have his dreams cause he had kids. how many of us man have this same life experience like I did and Bruce. I told my oldest son to really listen to this song. he said it makes him cry he is in his 30s married has a house and 2 kids. am very very proud of him and my other kids that are young man and women. this song will be played when I die.

[@macliam8]

If you're at a certain age, this song, and it's lyrics can't help but have a resonance with you! Magnificent B. Springsteen!

[@joechapman3836]

Nobody bares their soul like the boss...

[@ZoBrosLite]

This song still breaks my heart 20 years later, even more this version. Thank you Bruce for this hymn and for everything, for writing the soundtrack of my life. Please never stop touching my soul like this.

[@vishalmsri]

listening to boss' song since '80s. i love this great man and his songs very very much. ❤❤❤

[@jamesslinn1603]

Bruce is unbelievable. Anyone who can relate to these words must be very grateful. I am. Thanks Boss.

[@MlmPmPa]

Beautifully done! He is often at his most amazing when he does a solo performance like this - the quiet intensity. Looking forward to something like this when the tour continues back in the States.

[@toddgreen6377]

Im a huge Springsteen fan but wasn't a fan of this song till i heard this version....now its my favorite ❤

[@susycanela]

He is an extraordinary musician !

[@fullsentimental997]

J'adore ce mec, c'est un génie. Comment faut-il pour transmettre autant d'émotion en chantant ?

[@TetchedFlame]

saw him for the first time in June, best night of my life! certainly the best live show I've been to

[@kenmackenzie9385]

I'm late joining the Boss's journey but I always feel on time and content with every new sound I hear from this man. Bravo Bruce.

[@steventorres88]

This is the greatest musician of all time! I take back my statement because he opted for the dynamic price system! Bruce died for me!!!

[@normaskaalum9303]

So beautyfully sung by Bruce

[@adandap]

Just a great song. I'm not usually a fan of spoken segments on live albums, but Bruce's story about his father on the 1980s live boxed set is just beautiful, and it sets this song off perfectly.

[@snoutyman]

Bruce on the piano is always special

[@TheMultiGunMan]

★★★★★ God Bless you Bruce! I saw you in New York City in April. I travelled there from Saskatchewan, Canada just to see you! :-) It was the best time of my life!

[@susanschumm8508]

This is a beautiful version of this song! It absolutely shows how even classic songs get better over time, and how our perception of music changes (for both artist and listener) as we age and gain perspective. Also, we all know that Bruce is a master guitarist, but I absolutely love it when he plays piano. Thank you Boss!

[@namastebollywood]

Bruce - you´re the greatest. I love your music. Thank you for being there with me with your music.

[@micheleabbas7101]

🕊🕊🕊🕊un bonheur de réécouter ce titre si doux …..💙🕊🕊🕊

[@Raffiyork]

tears come to my eyes...that's very intense, very intimate...how I know the song...

[@RobBlackhair]

For me, this is the most beautiful song that's ever been written... I swear I never meant to take those things away.

[@darrencolwell3705]

Timeless message about the dynamics of a father and son relationship.

[@PASCALMALO]

J'y étais !!!! Grand moment d'émotion... Bruce, t'es le meilleur !!

[@colinboakes]

I watch this every July 4th. This is the 5th year running! I only watch it on the 4th. Excellent song, thanks Bruce. Happy Independence Day 2018. See you next year x

[@John-sg5un]

Love you Bruce. I've been listening to your music virtually everyday since 1973. I don't know you my friend but you're such a good soul...and I literally mean that!!

[@AndrewStephens285]

The boss has got the midas touch! Everything he touches turns to gold! What an amazing performance!

[@Muetzchen0606]

Timeless lyric , Timeless song :)) so great ever and ever :))) merciii for that song :))

[@eddem1183]

Great Song! Great Performance!

[@marisagrzegorczyk2783]

Goosebumps 🙏

[@helengraham2130]

Adore u and that piano playing.xxx

[@johneric3886]

Nice work Bruce, I enjoy the song this evening.

[@vitordragon]

Always a great song! Always Bruce! Always The Boss!!! Greetings from São Paulo, Brazil.

[@vitordragon]

I just love The Beatles´"She´s leaving home", but "Independence Day" is so powerful. It always makes me stop and think about family, growing up and going to face the world. Beautiful song. Greetings from São Paulo, Brazil.

[@davidsheriff8989]

True words...

[@isisardizzoni3350]

I Love this song..I Love Bruce Forever ❤❤

[@birgittagrunerwald7726]

❤️❤️Masterpiece! Beautiful song! Beautiful lyrics! Thank you for this wonderful song!❤️❤️

[@giaosplinter]

He is the greatest musician of all time , I just can't see anyone even close, he's the total package maybe Dylan? but he didn't write as well in his later career,Bruce is still writing classic even now

[@jonathanl690]

I was at this show - the air conditioning had gone but this was an absolute highlight. His solo renditions of songs are incredible

[@PowerThirteen]

My first Bruce show was at the Bercy arena during The Rising tour, so I always enjoy seeing videos of his shows there. Great footage, great song.

[@johncarr3855]

Great songs don't age 40years old nobody comes close.

[@Ptinski]

"Papa, I swear I never meant to take those things away ..." Why is it that we can only talk to our fathers when they're no longer here? Bruce knows, he shares it - this is a treasure of a song from everybody's best buddy.

[@laurentsvabek7859]

Just thanks for ....................... Thanks Mr Bruce........

[@mundosam]

“They won’t do to me what they did to you”. Perfect

[@johnnyM809]

Having been blest to have seen Bruce 22 times now since 1985, I have never heard him play this masterpiece of a song at any show. Hopefully the next time. For me, he is easily the greatest songwriter and live performer there has ever been

[@nickroncken7120]

johnnyM809 Drove 1200 km that day just to hear him play this song (it was on Independence Day) and was rewarded. Still thankfull for that.

[@MarkLevasseur17]

johnnyM809 ABSOLUTELY, I agree.

[@OnurYemisen]

He is now doing The River Tour, maybe this is your chance.

[@stephenporter5796]

I was luck enough to be at Wembley in 85 on the Born In The USA tour. July 4th he opened with independence day, the only time on tour the show didn't start with Born in the USA

[@robertwiesler381]

Well done, my friend Many times to come

[@richardwilliamson216]

something very raw and beautiful when Bruce sits at the piano and pours from the heart

[@robertwiesler381]

Absolutely fantastic One of the best songs ever written One of the best songwriters of all time I saw him doing this song in Rome 2016 I will never forget this I have seen him 5 times so far I can't wait for the next show Hey BRUCE, please call Your boys and come back to Europe soon I will be there for sure

[@vitordragon]

His own version of Beatles "She´s leaving home" - as deep and beautiful as every story Bruce has been telling us for so many years! Greetings from São Paulo, Brazil.

[@ntc3337]

Amazed he didn't include this one in his Broadway show

[@mankydave67]

NTC33 Very true but he made up for that with My Father’s House, which I suppose is a similar song of regret to his father. Both this version of Independence Day and My Father’s House from Broadway, blow me away. You can hear the emotion & sadness in his voice, in my opinion.

[@JaneKellie-i9y]

Bruce Springteen, Friends and Family. Independence Day🇺🇸. My Uttmost Respect Forevermore Amen. Sent from 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@inesbertheas164]

Incredible 💗 My favorite song 💗 I love you Bruce 💗

[@wadesavitt7019]

My favorite of all the versions!

[@bszwed]

Super!!!!. Bruce is the greatest.

[@anelladambrosio2513]

Quante emozioni con le tue canzoni!!Bruce! E questa canzone e particolare!!😢😧😍😍😍😘😘🎸🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶♥️💯

[@GrikWorldNomad]

Sweat dripping off him, hotter than Hades in July in Paris. "They ain't goin to do to me what I watched them do to you." Powerful

[@allfacts19]

Bruce is an amazing musician. He wrote his songs, which few people do these days. He's very blessed to be able to come up with the words to make hit songs.

[@warflynn]

Profoundly beautiful ❤❤

[@BigDonJT]

WOW 203 Shows, how old are you? Thats incredible. Im 19 and have seen him 4 times with a 5th in London this Saturday. Really excited he's an absolute legend and has defined my childhood as my Dad has brought me up on this music.

[@katjazurmuhl8628]

Dear Bruce! Can't stop listening to this amazing song. It goes straight into my heart. Love you forever ♥️

[@Ale-to3fv]

Feels like the best version of a hell of a song... The way he describe this relation...

[@TheMusicantoine]

It was AMAZING with a very big "A" !!!! Thank you Bruce !

[@jenniferdolson8148]

Amazing! Nobody does it better than the Boss!!! PERIOD