Jon Stewart (Bruce Springsteen Tribute) - 2009 Kennedy Center Honors

[@karb58benefits]

Empties the tank is such a perfect explanation of Bruce Springsteen. The highest compliment.

[@bcal4877]

Best way he drives this home - “between interchanges 8A and 9”. Pretty much every other state has an exit 8, 9, and 10. But NJ has, of course, 8a and 9. Details make this

[@pdoylemi]

I am not an art critic, nor historian, nor archivist. I cannot tell you where Jon's work ranks in the oral and folklore traditions of this great nation. But I am an American! So I can tell you what I BELIEVE! And what I believe is this - that Walter Cronkite and Richard Pryor had a baby."

[@afconnelly]

Keep working the shalaligh, Irish

[@bcal4877]

Brilliant

[@pdoylemi]

@@bcal4877 Thanks.

[@charlesdansereau-menard3347]

On the afternoon of 9/11 2001 , Bruce Springsteen was walking in the street of New Jersey and a random driver yelled at him :" Bruce, we need you! " .... The fact that this driver felt that Bruce could help the nation to recover from this tragedy with his music and presence, it tells a lot about the importance of The Boss.

[@melissaboshnack3939]

I never knew.that until his recent interview with Howard Stern. Bone chilling

[@gbjames64]

Listen to the audio book “Born to Run”. His narration makes it all the more poignant

[@paulchisholm3305]

and that taxi driver was spot on!

[@mathew6996]

As long as you weren't on that list of last minute postponements of concerts on this tour then it is easy for you to feel that way. I love the boss but what a punk move by him.

[@fadedSF]

@@mathew6996 ehhhh... are you talking about him struggling with peptic ulcer disease? when it's bad, you're vomiting blood. and other delightful things. i guess you'd have something to talk about if he didn't cancel, vomited blood everywhere on stage and passed out. dance, my Jersey monkey! dance! dance!!! the guy just turned 74, let him rest up! 😛

[@samidalao3071]

I'm a simple man. I see my favorite comedian honoring my favorite musician, I hit the like button!

[@EvelynBaron]

you are not a simple man, you are a good human being. 2024; would this speech --- would this reality even be possible? I'm not talking about America and nationhood or divisiveness or straightened circumstances following the pandemic what we have, increasingly globally is ... a failure to communicate. Dangerous words describing a dangerous reality and I am not conspiracy anything i just want a world where the next generation can live a good life. And the only place that even feels sane is over my shoulder, in the past. That shouldn't be. Anyway, you have a friend in my late father, born 1908 in a small village : he loved Springsteen too he got it. And he was an inspiration and worked all the days in front of him and he really believed that co-operation could make a difference, that goodness would prevail. That people could speak together. He was no ... lefty whatever the jargon is he was shot in the back during WW 2 saving his best friend. He stood for something. He believed in and loved me and my sis and the people who worked for him. He sold his company when he thought unethical practices were going on. He was a lion brought down by jackals. He was my friend. Springsteen was and is great because he writes about Everyman.

[@maviccabreraballeza8597]

I swear, I've watched this more than 20 x! And I'm watching it again in June 2020! What a break from the COVID-19 insanity and renewed racial crisis! Thank you, Jon Stewart and Bruce Springsteen! Both of you are national treasures!

[@barbmathey8745]

So have I!!

[@joemanni4412]

Beautiful song. I wrote a song in dedication to my wife's mom Linda who passed away. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gITFeHqfiMpmiZo I put my heart and soul in this song and dedicate it to everyone who lost a loved one. Please subscribe to my KZbin channel if you like this song. God Bless.

[@rrrreid]

Have both watched it as well as shared the link multiple times, tonight because buddies were talking about a Gremlin from back in the day.

[@randiecooper]

Me too

[@joecosta31]

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[@mkrbrtsn1]

"...but I am from New Jersey". Classic

[@hbipul]

3:11 It's one of those rare moments where you can see De Nero is truly amazed at someone's punchline. I can imagine he was saying in his head - “Now, that’s called a funny bastard. He is funny. No, I mean it, he’s funny.”

[@onnikarppinen3541]

"you are a character in an epic poem" the best description of Bruce's music I've ever heard

[@majas4922]

...about losers

[@decadencewhimsyandsarcasm]

I defy anyone to name a better person to do this for Bruce. And as a fan of the Kennedy center honors, this was easily one of the best intros ever

[@susieq1170]

Bono was pretty good at the rock and roll hall of fame

[@decadencewhimsyandsarcasm]

@@susieq1170 no disagreement there!

[@1Snovy]

If you want to watch another great Kennedy Center intro, check out the one for Paul McCartney. His entire tribute segment was amazing. I watch it often

[@bluesboy25000]

My stepdad, who is from Philly, sent me this and said "this is why we loved Bruce Springsteen" that line where "you are not a loser. You are a character in an epic poem about losers." I didn't have that growing up. I didn't get Springsteen for a long time until I was 18-19 and I finally got it. I bought Born to Run and then mercifully, I understood.

[@mickjagger4707]

@@CB-xr1egc’mon man, maybe a wink wink afterwords

[@keepcharlottecountygreen150]

I was listening to "Born to Run," one day and I realized my immigrant ancestors would understand the desperation, yearning and ambition in that song far better than I ever would.

[@anthonycampos8057]

Jon Stewart is such a badass. At one point he was the most trusted man in the news media, even though he was a comedian and wasn't a newsperson, that tells you just how special this man was to a lot of young folks.

[@cbalmori]

Jon Stewart is a national treasure

[@loishopton3635]

Rolf Krayer / Amen!

[@m7floyd]

He produced Emmy talk show!

[@stephieirene1]

Major understatement.

[@smarterthananyone]

In the loosest sense of the word (quoting Steve Carrel).

[@MrCaelant]

so is Bruce Springsteen!

[@blackbird5634]

Hands down one of the greatest tributes ever spoken about one of the greatest rock and roll legends ever.

[@carolrademacher7002]

Jon is a great story teller and humanity.

[@stephenbarrette610]

Well, everyone else have said it in the comments below, but I just want to say I’ve loved Bruce since about 1978 and although I’m not from New Jersey, well I’m from West London in England actually! Bruce’s music and lyrics resonate with me. Thank you Bruce. And thank you Jon for your brilliant tribute.

[@v.gorski3050]

Truly, one of if not the best speech given at any of the Kennedy Center Honors. Jon Stewart is a National Treasure. We are blessed ,

[@jmremote]

go listen to Dave Chapelle tribute to Jon Stewarts Kennedy Center Honor

[@amyschoeppich]

I’m

[@DrThorsen]

Just a masterclass, funny, genuine with an incredible amount of love and respect for the recipient.

[@andregordon2599]

When Jon's last Daily Show had Bruce play in it, I knew for a fact there were no other second choices for that night

[@maviccabreraballeza6100]

The best introduction and tribute ever!

[@lilytony3299]

That was the most beautiful intro for this great man who so so so deserving

[@kmcaretti]

You know you have done well when Mel Brooks is laughing at your delivery. Well done, Jon. The comedic timing and the great respect shown was fantastic.

[@CarryWater23]

Bruce and Obama clapping hands as if they were high school teammates on a championship football team. Legends

[@Anticommunism99]

Or just being bunch of gays

[@bcal4877]

@@Anticommunism99i bet this guy flies a fucking FLAG of his favorite politician….nothing lamer than that

[@MarCapa-ed5uv]

Two great men

[@NOmoreMAGA2025]

"you are not a loser, YOU are a character in an epic poem about losers"....fantastic....

[@CB-xr1eg]

A town full of losers.

[@mikeberg5003]

I've watched this a dozen times and I die laughing every time

[@pdoylemi]

I think being a character in an epic poem... about losers might be my favorite line.

[@mlckfip]

Hands down one of the best tributes to an artist, and for that matter, to anyone really.

[@jamesmarkscott6202]

13 years later after seeing it when it first aired on cbs, that comment is still true. there've been many a funny intro to kennedy center award winners, and many touching tributes. but from the opening set up (bob dylan and james brown had a baby... that will simply never be topped), thru the off brown gremlin designed for male birth control, jon both heralded springsteen's jersey roots, as well as the combo of power and grace in his persona and talent as a songwriter/performer. stewart stood out, yet personified all of us. perfection.

[@christiangayjuanico]

the delivery was impeccable. as always, JStew always delivers

[@thezpn]

StewBeef

[@barakodad4fun683]

Normally, I skip these introductory spiels before the montages and go right to the performances, because they're usually either cringe-inducing or underwhelming. But this one by Jon Stewart is just PERFECT. It is irreverently humorous yet undeniably sincere and truly moving. And the performances! Damn! Hands down one of the best tributes of all time, and certainly the best on this night!

[@rkh7360]

This and the the Steve Martin one.

[@markhigh6271]

Beautiful speech. Jon Stewart talks so eloquently, with compassion, charm & Charisma. If in any doubt, have a look at some of his 9/11 speeches, truly inspirational.

[@Luna.3.3.3]

*_November 16, 1978, Maple Leaf Gardens, Toronto, Ontario Canada_* 🇨🇦 We stood in line weeks before in freezing cold for hours to get tickets. It was the Darkness tour. All through my teens I went to a concert likely every other month, maybe more. It's 2022, and THAT Springsteen concert was the best in my life. I will never forget it

[@Angelwr1luv]

What a beautiful tribute to bruce legacy. Jon Stewart did a great job with his speech and so dam funny, what a sweet guy.

[@patriciahill1101]

This is a beautiful accolade to one our most authentic American songwriters and musicians. Bob Dylan and James Brown indeed. Thank you, Bruce Springsteen, for taking our American songbook and taking it to another authentic level. Bruce, Bruce, Bruce.

[@paulzammataro7185]

BRUUUUUCE!!!!

[@growprogram726]

Beautiful indeed.

[@joemanni4412]

Beautiful song. I wrote a song in dedication to my wife's mom Linda who passed away. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gITFeHqfiMpmiZo I put my heart and soul in this song and dedicate it to everyone who lost a loved one. Please subscribe to my KZbin channel if you like this song. God Bless.

[@stevie56565]

What an exceptional speech to bestow onto Bruce....

[@hilarydalton1574]

This tribute is my go-to when I need a mental/spiritual pick-me-up. JS and BS: national treasures.

[@joemanni4412]

Beautiful song. I wrote a song in dedication to my wife's mom Linda who passed away. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gITFeHqfiMpmiZo I put my heart and soul in this song and dedicate it to everyone who lost a loved one. Please subscribe to my KZbin channel if you like this song. God Bless.

[@elisabettacantele6535]

Same here, watched it countless times and still find it amazing.

[@jacobzaranyika9334]

Awww thank you 🙏 Jon. That was nice of you. Thank you 🙏

[@AffRobi]

Is this the best tribute speech of all time? I dont know, but it is in the top five

[@paulchisholm3305]

Great speech for a Great man. Never tire listening to it! Cheers Jon but more importantly cheers Bruce ❤

[@Span91423]

that is a stunning speech

[@gardinercd]

That is, by far, the most beautiful thing I have ever heard.

[@pkmatt3]

Jon has a sweet way to make this memorable for all time, in fact, now I think of Bruce Springsteen as a multi-personality that has suited our appetites for love & music coming together for all time. and I have watched these videos many times

[@pdoylemi]

As usual - laughs, and extraordinary eloquence from Jon - nothing like a great man toasting another great man.

[@cathyrusso9742]

What a great tribute to Bruce. Yes, I'm from New Jersey😄😉

[@ckpetrillo]

…and lived off 8A & worked off 9. 😂

[@pauldudley8837]

Jon Stewart's comments are brilliant!!!

[@Deeganmb]

One of the only times proclaiming you are from New Jersey will get you applause.

[@ctgedge47]

I've watched this so many times and shared it with so many people. CLASSIC.

[@joemanni4412]

Beautiful song. I wrote a song in dedication to my wife's mom Linda who passed away. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gITFeHqfiMpmiZo I put my heart and soul in this song and dedicate it to everyone who lost a loved one. Please subscribe to my KZbin channel if you like this song. God Bless.

[@ludmillagutomo]

YES ♥️♥️♥️

[@MattSmith-iq1ld]

The James Brown/Bob Dylan thing is not only funny, it is 110% ACCURATE. It's what makes The Boss unique. It's what makes him different, from say, Neil Young. From a lyrical standpoint, Bruce took a lot from Dylan, but in terms of his music, and more importantly, his stage persona, he took from James Brown. Bruce really comes from the soul tradition more than the folk tradition. His concerts are religious revivals. I know he has solo projects that contradict this, but really, the best way to describe Bruce is that he is a cross between Dylan and Brown. I might also add a little John Fogerty and Van Morrison as well.

[@markozbunjol625]

stop it, Neil Young is great

[@tarrera2005]

Bruce Springsteen came relatively late to me, after being a Beatles fan from my age of 4. 1968 that is. But it was the exact moment I ever first questioned myself on my route, and then came Bruce.

[@RegularSlice1]

I never tire of this video nor the full segment of the KCH's

[@kmcaretti]

Having recently seen Bruce in concert, I agree that he truly empties the tank. I, too, also believe that James Brown and Bob Dylan had a baby. Rock on, Bruce. You are legendary.

[@Harish-bb1uz]

Best American celeb giving tribute to the best music icon. We are blessed to see this. Only Jon Stewart has the calibre.

[@phonekrabi4551]

Nebraska album supported ,comfort and inspired me from discourage to stood up and fight with a heavy hard life of poverty along the way. To succeed. Thanking you so much from my heart,

[@zerocoolcat]

He switched gears from the funny to the profound so fast...

[@bcal4877]

Jon Stewart plays chess while the rest of us play checkers

[@whothehe11]

I want Jon to speak at my funeral. He'll fake it sure, but better than anyone on this planet could,

[@jerihewitt5677]

oh my god this is my all time favorite

[@surfinjan]

The best. Humor into tribute. Awesomely crafted and delivered.

[@ajcbng8289]

Singing the stories of my generation. Will continued to be visited beyond me.

[@sand7360]

Still watching this in 2021!

[@maartenbollen5934]

jon steward for president!!!! greetings from ashbu.... oh no holland!

[@lancemorrison8561]

I just had to come back and watch again! John looked like he was ready to run for president even then!!

[@invista4134]

Love Bruce forever... That person has sung his heart out in so many ways...!

[@stevengrieco5269]

Classic intro by Stewart !

[@roseharvey2664]

Great dedication. Bruce was delighted, so touching and humorous it hit the exact note that Bruce has been hitting. Fitting for such a cool and talented musician.

[@uthrasriram9386]

Talk about emptying the tank 😍😍😍 love anything Jon Stewart

[@HenrikHansenHenrikHansen]

2009 Kennedy Center Honors what a year

[@jeraldbrewer6087]

Like Jon I didn't "get" Bruce until I after graduating college & things didn't come so easy. Stewart nails the Boss's appeal in this brief tribute.

[@meintveldman4769]

As a Dutchman I can tell you, this is true across borders. There is this moment in life when you get Bruce Springsteen's songs.. and know he gets life!

[@jeraldbrewer6087]

@@meintveldman4769 That's cool to hear from you that Bruce reaches across borders & oceans -- like all great artists do.

[@krs5115]

Beautiful tribute from J Stew to The Boss ❤😂

[@inigojuancarlos]

Eloquently witty introduction. Classy!

[@bonnieforman9700]

I miss him on The Daily Show. We miss you horribly, John.

[@mec8690]

Best tribute ever

[@meone5112]

Thank you, John Stewart ❤

[@jacobzaranyika9334]

Thank you 🙏 John Stewart Thank you 🙏 Bruce

[@Magellann365]

One of these days, this honor will go to Jon Stewart. A hilarious comedian, a distinguished late-night host(and gentleman) whose program launched the careers of many (including, Steven Colbert, Steve Carell, John Oliver, Samantha Bee, Wyatt Cenac, Rob Riggle, Jeff Ross, Michael Che (rep SNL!) Nate Corddry, Rob Corddry, Josh Gad (minor appearance), Jason Jones, Jordan Klepper, Al Madrigal, Aasif Mandvi, Hasan Minhaj, Olivia Munn, and after that a champion for the health and welfare of first-responders. He is the icon of humor during the 2000-2010 era and even beyond. But also I can't detract from the well-deserved honor for The Boss!

[@lcmab1992]

One of the greatest "speeches" ever.

[@sladjanaristic6405]

Boss u pravom smislu. Kralj, Legenda. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️💋💋💋💋💋🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰💋❤️🥰💋❤️🥰💋❤️🥰💋.

[@SandraNelson063]

Jon always brings the words.

[@joemanni4412]

Beautiful song. I wrote a song in dedication to my wife's mom Linda who passed away. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gITFeHqfiMpmiZo I put my heart and soul in this song and dedicate it to everyone who lost a loved one. Please subscribe to my KZbin channel if you like this song. God Bless.

[@keepcharlottecountygreen150]

How Jon Stewart kept such a straight face during this is beyond me.

[@sheilabernadetteclairemcin1107]

Hilarous and so true.

[@bradleybrown8399]

That loser line kills me

[@retroradio-bysudarshankolh4803]

i think i should add...."Bruce empties that tank for the whole world too".. he is a global citizen.. and he is a global treasure.. greetings from Mumbai..

[@aaronsummergreene5999]

2023 still watching from Australia. Can't get enough Of it. And sting singing the rising. I drive on the freeway windows down. And nothing else matters at the time

[@Anticommunism99]

Being woke won't get you far

[@aliciad8553]

I found out Bruce was playing in NJ. I booked tickets, not caring that it was nosebleeds - literally three rows from back. The worst trip there, worst trip back - didn't matter. 65,000 people on their feet singing for three hours. Me crying when he played Brilliant Disguise. The Big Man. Seeing Bruce do moves that 99% men his age have no business doing. I'm not a religious person but it was the most spiritual experience of my life.

[@mermaidwe2743]

I've watched several times. Hilarious.

[@maralynlee5507]

I couldn’t have said it better John and I’m a life long Springsteen fan. His music validates our efforts in life and your humor can pull us out of any funk. We’re all lucky to live in a time where we can rely on the two of you to make any situation better!

[@geeeye6791]

I grew up in an Alaskan village and Bruce and prince were it ...

[@rgwak]

I look forward to Stephen Colbert speaking when Jon Stewart is honored.

[@norm-fy5mo]

And john oliver

[@brianwade879]

I love them both. BROTHERS 🎶😎🎵

[@joekovach5789]

You're in luck because Jon Stewart is receiving the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor this year.

[@cgbj2416]

He just did. Mark Twain Prize. Go! 😂

[@conornolan4897]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/jJOqnZiji7-mgsU 😎

[@ThatGuy-dj3qr]

Great speech!

[@adamsimmons59]

Wonderful.

[@michaeldonovan4793]

Brilliant!

[@adrijanacah1280]

Great speach!!👍👍👍

[@maxbean3095]

Well that was lovely

[@Khmat]

1:05 his confident look is killing me 🤣🤣🤣

[@bcal4877]

True brilliance is always in the details…. Every turnpike in every state has an exit 8 and an exit 9. But the NJTurnpike? Of COURSE it has…..8A and 9.

[@shanecrowe5955]

This is so brilliant

[@DippyHippie]

I LOVE JON STEWART!!

[@Mia7189]

'I believe that Bob Dylan and James Brown had a baby.' Bruce Springsteen in a nutshell.

[@joemanni4412]

Beautiful song. I wrote a song in dedication to my wife's mom Linda who passed away. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gITFeHqfiMpmiZo I put my heart and soul in this song and dedicate it to everyone who lost a loved one. Please subscribe to my KZbin channel if you like this song. God Bless.

[@pdoylemi]

I dream of being able to introduce Jon at the Kennedy Center. "I am an American, so I can tell you what I believe! I believe that Walter Cronkite, and Richard Pryor had a baby. They abandoned that child, as you might expect, same sex, interracial relationships being what they were, they abandoned him by the side of the road, in central Jersey."

[@taylormoye7098]

You rock!

[@pdoylemi]

@@taylormoye7098 It would be fun to honor him with his own bit.

[@joyceroberts6979]

Jon, you spoke for me and all Americans with the poignant statement about Bruce. Thank you 🥰💞🫂

[@jonathanlocke6404]

When Mel Brooks is applauding your laugh lines, you're doing pretty good...

[@leroyoneill1929]

You said it Jonathan. 👏👏👏

[@jeffreyhardin7227]

E40

[@evelynbaron2004]

When you think about whom Mel Brooks is married to if it's not Anne Bancroft somebody shoot me .. you're destined for a long happy talkative life.

[@buckwheat7254]

The Boss! With some lesser lights, that moniker bestowed on him might have been pretentious. But, he will always be The Boss. He earned it.

[@iandhr1]

1:41 Mel Brooks and Bruce Springsteen together? Has humanity ever achieved such awesomeness

[@imacm3573]

“I believe that James Brown and Bob Dylan had a baby” classic Jon

[@growprogram726]

Hilarious!

[@richardmbowman]

Perfect.

[@richardmbowman]

"Interracial same sex relationships being what they were back then...."

[@richardmbowman]

I love that line

[@CB-xr1eg]

@@richardmbowman Interracial I get, but a baby resulting from a same sex relationship...really?

[@susieq1170]

So good

[@lorieanna599]

“He empties the tank…” ❤