Bruce Springsteen's Hilariously Wild Fan Story | The Graham Norton Show

[@verified.my2cents]

The fan Bruce is speaking of was named Steve. What Bruce did not mention is that while driving to meet Steve's parents, Steve put a bootleg tape of one of Bruce's concerts into his eight-track player and began to sing along, turning to Bruce and asking him to join with the chorus. Essentially they created carpool karaoke a few decades before James Corden. Steve suffered from diabetes and after a kidney transplant, a heart bypass, and other surgeries he passed away in October of 2003. Bruce continued to visit Steve's mom when in St. Louis (sadly Steve's dad died the year after meeting Bruce).

[@andyjulia]

St. Louisan here. Is this story in an article somewhere? It sure is a cool experience for this fan.

[@Bluesbabesrv]

I don’t doubt Bruce would do something like this, but……. Source?

[@verified.my2cents]

@@andyjulia Sure, you can read about it in the book Bruce Springsteen: The Day I Was There by Neil Cossar

[@David-sk9vv]

@@Bluesbabesrv Source!? You don't doubt Bruce, yet you question him!? He is the source!

[@ritamachado55]

Amazing! Thanks for sharing.

[@johnharrington1800]

Because I'm from New Jersey, I have dozens of Springsteen stories. A newspaper colleague of mine told me about the son of a friend who was entering Boston College and ended up as a roommate of one of Bruce's kids. During orientation week, the parents of the kids in the dorm agreed to go to lunch. Of course, Bruce and Patty went. One of the parents said we're all paying for our meals because she knew Bruce would spring for all of them. Once they sat down, Bruce said, "I think you all know what i do for a living, but what do you do?" When the check came, Bruce had already paid it. When one of the parents said they had agreed to split the bill, Bruce said, "I didn't pay the bill; rock 'n' roll paid it."

[@guymichel101]

"Let me make him some eggs." A true mom. Born To Scramble. And Bruce is a true dad.

[@johnnyenglish9622]

Such a good story. May'be there is hope for humanity lol.

[@Tango27800]

I was working security in Paris for the Amnesty International Concert 1998.I had been on duty since 05:00,The weather was terrible, The boss showed up around 17:00, got out of the vehicle on the wrong side , straight into the crowd of fans, whom immediatley swarmded on him, Jerry his CPO was on the other side of barrier, I stepped in , explaned the situation, He said quite calmly, he would sign a few autographs and a photo or two. Which he did, remember it was pouring with rain, I managed to get him to the stage entrance, where he thanked me ,offered me a slug of bourbon , also asked how long I had been there and if I had eaten ? 10 minutes later a coffee and large club sandwich appeared. What a total Gent.

[@brendamanley1785]

That's an awesome story,love hearing how he loved his fans and seems to be so down to earth. Don't believe I've heard of any other artists that go to the lengths that Bruce did to reach out to his fans,he is THE BOSS...awesome!Thanks for your story.

[@Tango27800]

​@@pacgang2445 Décembre 1998.

[@winterwitch457]

Bruce Springsteen just single handedly put every other celebrity to shame with one story. What a legend. He seems like a real sweetheart too.

[@AFloridaSon]

This is one of the coolest stories in Rock-N-Roll history.

[@user-pt1ow8hx5l]

ESPECIALLY because he left out the part about the kid being diabetic and later deceased. We can read it above.

[@craigm.9070]

That folks, is a rock and roll story for the ages. Thank you, Bruce, for your kindness and generosity in making a lifelong memory for these folks!

[@michaelwalsh9145]

Bruce was fibbing also he’ll rot in hell for his clot shot promoting

[@tbreener5893]

What the hell are you talking about? It was on the news.@@michaelwalsh9145

[@dam8087]

@@michaelwalsh9145 LMFAO, he's a better human being than you in every way imaginable

[@FabioRigokimbaorso]

.. and that's why Bruce is the best. Period.

[@xzonia1]

Agreed! ❤

[@jeffstevens4262]

@@xzonia1 All these stories prove he's not called 'The Boss' for nothing. God bless him. 🙋‍♂

[@MikeMJPMUNCH]

I love how eveytime Springsteen's speaks it just sounds like a song lyric even if it is as ridiculous as "And so around midnight I was sitting in a little house in St Louis having some eggs with this kid and his mom" you can already hear tune playing.

[@suzawilo]

Ikr.... I was kinda waiting for a band to start playing after he begun😂

[@soledadferrer1325]

So true. He is a gifted story teller who also plays music. After being a fan since I was twelve years old, now 48, I am going to see him play live next year. Excited is an understatement.

[@jasonsullivan7852]

He has a cadence and rhythm when he speaks, probably from writing so many songs over the years.

[@53cateye1]

So true. Only saw Bruce once ~ 1985 Brisbane. So wonderful 🎉

[@michaeldoyle4922]

There is only ONE Bruce Springsteen.... In a world that needs many more... be kind to everyone you meet

[@bboross]

Here's my Bruce story. In 1984 I lived in Red Bank NJ, and during that summer Bruce and the band were practicing for the upcoming Giants Stadium concert at Big Man's West on Monmouth St, which was Clarence Clemons' rock club. As I walked by there were a few dozen folks sitting and standing on the pavement listening to the music coming from the club. I hung out an hour or so, then one by one some of the band members exited the club. During this time there was a black Chevelle or similar car (with Crager mag wheels) parked right in front, and some folks were leaning against it. Eventually Bruce came out the front door and signed autographs (and I still have mine). Amazingly, Bruce then walked around to the driver's door of the car and was getting in - it was his car! Even more amazingly, one kid yelled "hey Bruce, how about a ride home!" And Bruce said - "Sure, hop in!" And the kid did, and the two drove off, with Bruce giving him a ride home. (This story was documented the next day in the Daily Register newspaper, the long time local Red Bank paper).

[@rockandroller8352]

he can drive me home anytime

[@bored1ca]

Bruce has never put himself above others despite his celebrity - he knows if it weren't for his fans, he wouldn't have gone as far as he has.

[@prayingmantis6777]

Before I went into the Marines back in 85 I decided I was going to meet Bruce. I drove to his house in Rumson and knocked on his door. He actually invited me into his kitchen to sign my books. He wrote from the halls of Montezuma to the Jersey shore... Bruce

[@sarahwoods1507]

Just another of the many reasons I love Bruce and am a lifelong fan, he just continues to be such an amazing human, so talented and always so very kind to his fans. We are lucky to be alive during his lifetime and I'm so very thankful for him!!

[@jeffstevens4262]

Lovely comments.

[@gregorylico2621]

The best part of the story is that they maintain their friendship

[@hoss-lk4bg]

tha boy in tha story passed in 2003

[@ThePottel]

@@hoss-lk4bg but he apparently kept visiting the mum

[@karenhultgren7810]

Love Bruce and his story. There is mutual love between Bruce and his fans. You can feel it at each of his concerts. Bruce is one of our greatest musical treasures!

[@Theendofeverything7036]

Omg I love this man!! He’s so down to earth and kind.

[@rudolfhorvat57]

Bravo Mr. Springsteen. You are great man.

[@alastairclunie7232]

And Thats why he is THE BOSS never be another Bruce

[@vitordragon]

I don´t know many (famous) people who could have done (or can do) this. That´s why Bruce is so loved by his fans: beyond his music and his (amazing) concerts, he is very kind. And I could see that at the Cape City airport in 2014. I keep those pictures with him as true treasures. Thanks a lot Boss!

[@nicolaotero7497]

How many famous people do you know? I mean know ..so you have the ability to judge them this way

[@AndorranStairway]

It’s not easy to be humble in general. Even harder when you’ve hit fame and success as Bruce has. Guy is honestly a legend. I sure as hell wouldn’t have done the same thing

[@Caperhere]

When you are singing for the workers, it’s wise to be familiar with them. I’ve heard stories of him encountering all kinds of people, and interacting with them. I’m glad he can live a somewhat normal life in his hometown. So many celebrities become prisoners of their own fame, locked away in isolation.

[@seantivenan9593]

If there's anyone out there wants a lesson in how to be cool, you got it right there from the best in the business.

[@ingridredfern5065]

What a wonderful story and how many stars would even think of doing what Bruce did.Respect 👌

[@windronner1]

and that's what make Bruce Springsteen, THE BOSS!!

[@kdmc40]

I've been at several Springsteen concerts, one in Dublin, one in London and two in the US. None of them ended on time, they all over ran way past their finish time. Talk about putting your heart into it!😊

[@acousticshadow4032]

Would not believe it with most any other artist, but this is vintage Bruce. Great story!

[@lizpadilla3292]

Bruce Springteen is epic.

[@johnmichaelarnaud]

Notice, as the story starts, many on the dais were saying a different version of, "You didn't do it, did you?" And that's why everyone today is so lonely and craving connection. Deep down, we want meaningful relationships but we're too terrified to engage the process or trust what life puts in our path. No, I won't sit with you. No, I won't pick up when you call. No, I won't actually accept your invitation. No, I won't share in what you're offering. I'm not saying people should naively get themselves into dangerous situations. But say YES every now and then.

[@carnation_cat]

Profound! ☺

[@texturenshimmer8339]

I love your comments so much I would give it 10 stars! you are exactly right about describing how things are these days. We need more love between people and less fear.

[@daveidmarx8296]

Problem is that people are conditioned to actively fear strangers from an early age now and they grow up with that attitude. Didn't used to be like that. I'm 54 now, but when I was eight, I used to be able to ride my bike to the park or walk to the record store (both over a mile away) by myself. That fostered a feeling of independence and self reliance that I carry with me to this day. I still will start conversations with people I don't know and it has led to forming some fantastic friendships.

[@davidbennett5981]

Truly kind and generous... "Back in the 80's" of course. Great story but sadly not something I think anyone famous could do today.

[@GingerPeacenik]

Bruce, doing celebrity the right way!

[@daynamorris2399]

That's actually a pretty wholesome story

[@scottshea4681]

I remember reading about this encounter in Backstreets Magazine years ago. It's funny to hear him actually tell the story.

[@RC1978RU]

My daughter worked as a host at a restaurant at the Jersey shore. Bruce was there with his family for breakfast. My daughter knew his daughter but not well. When she sat them his daughter said hi to her and they chatted for a few seconds. My daughter said to Bruce I will see you at the concert Sunday night in the Meadowlands. She mentioned the tickets were a birthday present. He asked her name and said Happy Birthday. At the concert he actually said "Is ( my daughters name ) in the crowd? If you are have a Happy Birthday !" My daughter started crying. What a legend.

[@baybae92]

Bruce is the best.

[@maxitown7]

This man always blows me away. His humanity. His eloquence. Going to look up his chats with Obama and watch that.

[@EdelweisSusie]

Now THAT is the sign of a true star - someone who, no matter the plaudits, awards and riches, still remains humble enough as a man to appreciate the impact he can have on the life of another person.

[@IndomitableT]

This is simply sub zero cool❣️ An actual Boss🎤🎸

[@mhairibrown4957]

I just love that the mum made eggs. It seems like such a mum thing to do. Here in the Uk it would be yes or coffee and possibly a cake 😂

[@arlenemulqueeney5464]

This is really heartwarming ❤

[@docskate4312]

And that's why this Bruce is the one and the only Bruce.

[@Goldberg070]

Bruce is a world's treasure. We must protect him at all cost!

[@alessandrorossini8704]

A true legend don't give a f*** about being a legend, that's why he is the legend he is.

[@LiveInTheWilderness]

This guys got no ego at all! He messaged me back about doing a session for this platform sometime in the future 💚 Was a beautiful moment ✨ #ComingSoon

[@jc9552]

Wow. Now that's a lovely story. ❤

[@spiegel3269]

This is like how every fans dream of an interaction with their favorite celebrity will go. This may be the only example of it in the history of celebrity. Even if the celeb did continue the interaction for years, the fan would probably ruin it at some point by posting their interactions on social media or selling some to the tabloids. P.S. If I ever bump into David Spade, I hope he invites me over to his place to watch UFC with him and his comedy buddies.

[@robertwiesler381]

This is a fantastic story and the reason why everybody LOVES the BOSS

[@sabinerummel]

My Bruce story is from 2008 and it happened in Vienna, Austria. Some fans and myself were at the stadium the day before the show and wanted to spend the whole night there to make it to the first row for the concert (I think this is different to the US. No lottery). In Vienna we were by far not as many people the day before as usual (I think maybe 15 people. In other cities in Europe I remember over a 100). In Vienna this was our luck probably. Around 9 or 10pm there was a van and all over sudden we realized that it is Bruce himself who got out of it. He came straight towards us, shaked our hands and just came to see who is crazy enough to spend two days in front of a stadium just for the show. He grabbed a piece of our pizza, sat down on the floor and spent some time with us. Talking, eating Pizza and playing the guitar one of the fans had brought for waiting time. He was so nice and totally normal. I will always be fan of his and will always love that man.

[@MP-tf7cc]

"Ok" can make all the difference.

[@TL....]

the fan was steven satanovsky and it happened in 1980 steve passed away in 2003 bruce kept visiting steves mom every time he was in or around st louis

[@前橋みき]

What a beautiful story and thing to do ❤❤

[@MAC-op5fc]

I love him.

[@SlashKyubi]

That was awesome!!!!

[@Bugnetblue]

Bruce is a really cool and kind human on the planet.

[@Purplenpinkk]

Wow! That's an amazing story.

[@manyhatcat4924]

I worked as a hotel doorman one year and the Springsteens were regulars in the restaurant, so I often got the car for him. One day I called him Boss and caught myself and asked if it was okay to call him that. He asked my name and then used it and said "Sure, you can call me Boss." After that I always called him Boss and he always remembered my name when chatting with me.

[@veesvoyages]

Great story!

[@susancampbell703]

Bruce!!! My man!!!!!!

[@tommymorgan73]

Bruce is just the best ❤❤❤❤❤

[@anelladambrosio2513]

Adorabile Bruce ...amo quest'uomo....🥰👩‍❤️‍💋‍👩🤗😍😘❤️💕💋💯

[@colincraig1230]

Man of the people

[@waynenash9576]

Very humble man respect

[@brendanward9877]

One class act, have seen him 41 times in concert. I live in Ireland , global ….

[@merylbonderow5993]

That’s The Boss for ya.

[@CK-dd7eq]

Speeches again with this man

[@trekuhl3966]

Now that is a great story, WOW!

[@bt4885]

solid human

[@margaretbass9834]

Just a lovely man❤

[@jackson77ish]

One of the greatest.

[@danf4447]

..and that is why he is The Boss.

[@JamesRonstadt]

And just another reason why he’s the Boss

[@Geekabibble]

That was such a cool story!

[@babyblu5590]

Well that's one way to meet the parents. LoL

[@francispetaluma]

What a great story!

[@fredh1720]

Bruce and Bono in the same series, that's pretty impressive

[@Rockfish911]

Bruce "IS" the Boss

[@IRememberThe80s]

That's why he is the Boss.

[@_o__o_]

dang he looks good

[@ritahorvath8207]

. G R E A T ❣ .

[@brendamanley1785]

The Boss is still on FIRE 🔥

[@adolphsanchez1429]

That is awesome.

[@DarkSalarian]

You know what... That is F'n awesome.

[@MauroNigro]

he just teached a big lesson to everybody there(any bruce fan knows this story)

[@mrfester42]

He just TAUGHT a big lesson... and that's YOU'RE lesson.

[@beachplumb]

@@mrfester42 "your"

[@brendamanley1785]

@@beachplumb guess the student was just taught by the teacher...lol Don't you just love how the grammar police love to correct others and in the process show that they've missed a lesson or two as well...lol

[@robertschwartz4810]

Those must have been extraordinary eggs!

[@MirlitronOne]

As m y grandmother used to say, "Them's what don't ask, don't get."

[@bradklaatu]

This story about and coming from Bruce Sprinsteen is not surprising.

[@sweethomelondonwheretheski649]

He’s unlike the rude Graham Nortan that I met in London, told him, Hi Graham, he was so rude

[@user-pt1ow8hx5l]

Jesus. Graham must have had a really bad day.

[@daveidmarx8296]

I don't know who this guy is outside of this interview, but you can see he already had an attitude when Bruce started telling his story. And the woman on Bruce's left acted like he was from another planet when he simply was gracious to a fan and accepted his invitation. If that type of basic courtesy is that foreign to her, I'd hate to see how she acts when no one is watching.

[@IPlayOneOnT.V.]

That's a wild and fantastic fan story! But, I wonder if after that first meeting Springsteen was by himself or he'd brought other bandmembers with him to meet the family.

[@daveidmarx8296]

He went to the theater by himself.

[@brendamanley1785]

​​@@daveidmarx8296 believe they understood the first meeting he was at the theater by himself on a night off from touring. What they were wondering was if perhaps on other times he happened to be in St.Louis and looked them up if he ever brought some of the other members of The E Street Band with him,that would've been awesome as well.

[@Padraig50]

And that is why the Boss is the Boss 🇮🇪💚☘️🇺🇲🍀🇺🇲🇮🇪💚🇮🇪

[@dadcanchef-vi2ob]

And that’s why he is the boss.

[@prayingmantis6777]

In 1985 I was getting ready to join the MARINES. I wanted to meet Bruce before I left . I drove to his house in Rumson and knocke on his door. I explained to him I always wanted to meet him before I went to the military. He signed my book and wrote From the Halls of Montezuma...To the Jersey Shore..Bruce!

[@jadenw-d5562]

They’re really questioning why a rockstar in the 80s was easily saying yes to everything? 💀🤣

[@markiefufu]

I wouldn't call him an 80s rock star. He released his first album in 1973. He's beyond the 80s "rock star" persona you imply. He's also famously never done drugs and never drank until he was 22. Don't lump him in with the hair metal bands of the 80s (whom I also love).

[@daveidmarx8296]

@@markiefufu Who said anything about hair metal?

[@LaserRanger15]

Good story. He was always pretty loyal to his fans, though he charges way too much for tickets now. I only got to see him once, in the mid 1980's at the Orange Bowl in Miami, and he left it ALL on the stage. Born in the USA tour.

[@David-sk9vv]

He doesn't set the prices!

[@LeslieJayBoschPhoto]

"He" doesn't charge anything. Blame the concert promoters, not the artists.

[@Mxyzptlksac]

Do you think he sets the prices?

[@taccamine8312]

It's Live Nation or similar promotors who set the ticket prices.

[@billpetersen298]

Some stars are just ordinary awesome people. Ringo Star, visited my friends family in Burnaby BC, on an invite.

[@h0lly_blue]

epic glory days moment

[@loulftv]

🐐 ❤

[@gailthomas2631]

Doesnt hurt to be nice....all around.

[@mandymarshall9220]

Cool guy!

[@FaithWillBeRewarded]

I love this man❤

[@rockyboy1968]

I read a story in Rolling Stone magazine that tells this exact story except it happened in Denver. I think Bruce may have been confused because they play so many concerts across so many cities. Even Graham mentioned Denver. Google Rolling stone article about Bruce Springsteen in Denver and the articles still there. It happened in Denver!

[@CathyLovett-eo9kp]

He was a bit confused but then this news story might have gotten him back in touch with them. m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/m6uzg4pnrNljhKc&ab_channel=roulette909

[@taccamine8312]

Bruce continued to visit them whenever he was in St Louis for decades, and continued to visit the mum after the 'kid' sadly passed away. So it's probably Rolling Stone Magazine mixing it up 😊

[@annhelensjostrom9065]

Well thats how you did it back in the good old days. Would be crazy today....every paparazzi would be there

[@CavanOGrady413]

True, Bruce would be wary of the fan's motives now and wouldn't. He could have a real low key moment back then, but it would be unlikely now. The fan would likely post about it (and try to get photos and/or videos) all over social media.

[@FacheChanteDeux]

Everybody would just take out their phone rather than talk to him like a human being. That is probably why he liked this family enough to stay in touch.

[@annhelensjostrom9065]

@Bruce Springsteen That you did not you troll....

[@johnpandolfino8663]

What a story.....

[@jimmy7434]

Michael Barrymore’s looking well