The Gaslight Anthem & Bruce Springsteen - The '59 Sound (PROSHOT)

Filmed at Hard Rock Calling 2009, Hyde Park, London, UK.
28-6-2009

[@ssimpalaguy1]

Can you imagine being a young band, coming up, and having the fucking Boss tell you that he thinks your band is great? Nevermind fucking playing with you. Holy shit.

[@Coffeeology]

Mark Curran SRSLY!!! In the beginning when the singer is shaking his head I think he's thinking "FUCK! I'm playing with Bruce, better not fuck it up."

[@alk34eva1]

+MJmichand and Brian Fallon doesn't. He rocked it. With the fucking boss. You and I will never know that feeling.

[@Majora99]

+Mark Curran Imagine being the biggest band in the world and having Bruce tell you he likes your record!

[@itsnicksharpbro]

Mark Curran this still gives me chills. Holy fuck.

[@TomSaundersMusic]

Seeing them both singing into the mics and Brian not being able to stop grinning gives me shivers. Music is the most powerful thing I know.

[@clarepayne4992]

Bruce was asked who he would choose to step in if he couldn't sing (Bruce stood in for Bono once) he said either Bono or Brian Fallon, complete respect from Bruce, that's one huge compliment.

[@luthoratemybaby]

Sauce?

[@bwhite5757]

This video makes me heart smile. You can tell how much the whole band loves Bruce. Brian can barely sing he is smiling so big in some parts, the drummer has a shit eating grin… and Bruce is totalllllly ripping the guitar. LOVES IT!

[@EXLocrin]

+B White Late reply, but I knew from the moment I heard the Gaslight Anthem the first time that 'man, this band sounds a bit like Springsteen, are they a coverband or something?'. No, they're not a coverband.. They're a tribute band, paying freaking homage to Bruce in every sense of it, now with him on the stage in their own song!! I, LOVE, THIS!

[@iloveyoubebe]

Bruce is the most genuine high-profile musician there is. Just a great, humble dude.

[@fanzareli88]

he’s an elitist douche bag

[@philphie]

i love how screaming "BRRRRUUUUUCCCEEEE" sounds like "BOOOOOOO" BOOOOOUUURRRNNNSSS

[@jamiewesson898]

the bossight anthem

[@joshlovesays]

This is not getting enough credit 😊😊😊

[@riddmatt87]

Alright Bruce break it down! Can you imagine being able to yell that on stage.

[@fetterlyflores7592]

riddmatt87 fuckin’ A right brotha!

[@JonBerghausen]

This video alone got me hooked on Gaslight Anthem in August '09. Watched it while studying for my very last final of my college career in August '09. The very next day, after finishing my last test, I went to the store and bought The '59 Sound on CD. In my car, I then blasted the CD, windows down, along Ohio's 2-lane highways. The album instantly connected with my Bruce fandom, the ideas espoused in the BTR album. This album truly embodies the rebellious spirit of Rock and Roll.

[@thenaturallyinsane1]

At this point in their careers, they had like one record out and were relatively unknown still and here they have BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN singing with them on stage to one of THEIR songs. Amazing. (Yes this is a huge crowd, but I'm not convinced everyone knows The Gaslight Anthem at this point. This is a festival)

[@AdamCMcq44]

the guitar part Bruce adds in the middle is actually beautiful

[@jre-1337]

AdamCMcq44 he took a bit of a poop halfway through, but ya I agree.

[@chrisjames6327]

@@jre-1337 It's hard to find real performances these days. The first thing bands do, when they release a live performance on KZbin, is re-master the sound, and edit errors out!

[@svjetlanajelacic6038]

I really envy all those people who have experienced this amazing moment. It gives me goosebumps every time I watch this video.

[@dearillstaygold]

word

[@GrannySan-v9l]

This is Bruce at his finest: making somebody else look good; sound good: Steppin up

[@YouthEnergy]

The old & new. Bruce & Brian. E-Street & the gaslight. Music is, and always will be genuine thanks to guys like these. May the E-street always stay lit thanks to the gaslights.

[@christophermeyer24]

Holy shit thats a hype comment

[@jackbrokenshire1187]

This was superb I was at this gig with my friend, we were close to the girl with the Greek flag and you can see us on the video for No Surrender when Brian joined Bruce on stage. I already loved Bruce but through this I discovered the Gaslight Anthem and feel in love with them fantastic! Happy memories. :-)

[@ausgezeichnet15]

Watching this vid has literally been the best four and half minutes of my life.

[@Therealbackslabbath]

Still gets me choked up man, legends.

[@morphybum]

I was the this gig. bruce's rendition of 'Racing in the Streets' had old men weeping. the following day i happened to be at westfield shopping centre in shepherds bush (my one and only visit) having a cup of coffee when i realized brian fallon was wandering around outside the cafe speaking on a mobile phone. i waited until he'd finished talking and then went to shake his hand and thank him for the gig. i reflected that i had shaken the hand that had so recently shaken the hand of the boss.

[@basher903]

probebly the best thing i have ever watched in a music video

[@SicTransitArdua]

I couldnt possibly be more happy for a band. Im so glad they made it. Their music deserves to be heard by millions.

[@BlackLightDragonFly]

Drummers face at 3:34, haha He is loving it. That had to be an amazing feeling

[@RascProductions]

wow didnt expect to see bruce playing 59 sound... hes lucky to play with gaslight anthem

[@JeffManes]

I thought the same exact thing. Bruce is generous with his time with other artist. KZbin is full of videos where The Boss shows up and raises the music cred for established performers and young up and coming artist alike. It would hard to name another star that gives back to the music community the way Bruce has.

[@BIFFYofCLYRO]

chills everytime, always think of my friend who passed away to cancer and the times she was in hospital and i always picture her floating off smiling and free of pain, but leaving us all down here. RIP janet

[@meatwoodflac4526]

Hahaha imagine the roar if that show was in Jersey

[@rbibbe34]

I hope you got to see these fellas playing American slang in jersey with Bruce!!! It’s in KZbin bro

[@Tigers9505]

I remember knowing The Gaslight Anthem and only knowing the 59 sound, At first i thought that's a sweet song. A couple of months later i found this video and noticed it said bruce springsteen i thought holy shit. I watched the video and could not believed what i had seen it was first time i ever got goosebumps from watching a video. 3 years later i still get goosebumps The Gaslight are without a doubt keeping real music alive.

[@thenotoriousjody4818]

Bruce really needs to cover 59 Sound on his own.

[@dtpiers6136]

God I hope this can happen again one day

[@wolfcreekboys7353]

TylerPierson you and me both

[@Hakkis109]

It doesnt matter what song Bruce plays, if it's live or not, cover or one of his own.. It always sounds awesome. No matter what! He's just the best alive.

[@drubie67]

59 Sound is such a great song. Could’ve easily been a hit song on Born to Run in the 70’s!

[@benchimichanga3357]

I like the gaslight anthem because it reminds me of bruce's older music! I have loved Bruce my whole life and still do and will!!! And I'm only 15!

[@iainscottmoncrieff4929]

I was there! "ask and ye shall recieve". such a great start to that day

[@GrannySan-v9l]

Wow!

[@Rockstizzle69]

WOW. Just the thought that the Boss would know I exist would surreal enough. But to have him tell me he likes my record? Incredible. That would be enough honestly. But the notion that he join my band onstage to play one of my songs? It wouldnt get much better than that. I always liked this song & am glad to see the Gaslight Anthem succeeding. Hats off to Brian & the band for getting to experience that moment. When the Boss joined you for 59 Sound. THAT WAS AWESOME!!! Gave me chills, too!!! cool.

[@CyrusBond]

My head just exploded from the sheer amount of awesome on that stage.

[@Helirazor1]

Simply brilliant. Some fantastic bands and music have come out of NJ over the years....keep on rockin' New Jersey !!!

[@jymparrella5309]

Being from jersey this video brought a huge smile to my face. Two groups I love one stage. Amazing!

[@averyisland]

FALLON HAS THE COOLEST JERSEY ACCENT OF ALL TIME!

[@anneliesvan]

Can't stop looking. Wish I was there at that time. I'm an old lady, same age as Bruce, but I love the lyrics and music of Gaslight Anthem. Nothingh changes in all those years...............

[@BrendanFletcherMusic]

If you were up in the air about Bruce Springsteen this should’ve done the job. What an absolute legend.

[@jeffbuick]

Want to stand out in a crowd? Bring a big blue and white flag. Man, that works. I actually had a chance meeting with Bruce in Calgary, Canada last week when he and Patti were in town for an equestrian event, and let me tell you......they are pure gold. What a kind and caring couple. They stopped at our table and talked for five minutes. He is totally genuine and a true gentleman.

[@107point9]

I saw them do this the previous afternoon at Glastonbury in a smallish marquee. Luckily I was down at the front and the roar when Bruce came on nearly lifted the whole tent skywards. One of spontaneous moments that will never be forgotten.

[@chocochipsbaer]

I can not even describe this in words how this touches my feelings...

[@calvinmaynardtmt]

I hope I look that good when I'm Bruce's age. Hell, I wish I looked that good now!

[@edwardkrolop4487]

Wish i could have seen that performance...but I was still really happy to see them at the hard rock in wheatland a few months back =D

[@and111nyc]

I was there. Most awesome afternoon for ever - Bruce rocking it with the best new band in America. Brian came on and played on No Surrender with Bruce too. Legendary.

[@rocker5318]

In 1972, Jon Landau commented on Bruce Springsteen's Colombia records audition tapes, "I have seen rock and roll future, and its name is Bruce Springsteen." In 2009, at the Hard Rock Calling festival in London, Bruce Springsteen commented on The Gaslight Anthem's performance, "I have seen the entire future the music of my children's generation, and its name is The Gaslight Anthem."

[@mresplendent]

I don't get sick of this song. I don't get sick of Bruce either. Great stuff. I hope that TGA makes another great record.

[@TinyJiant]

If I’m not mistaken, that is pure joy on Brian’s face as he GET’S TO SHARE A MIC WITH BRUCE f-ing SPRINGSTEEN!!!!!!!!!

[@janushome1]

Wow.This is probably one of the coolest things I've ever seen. Not because of the Gaslight Anthem or because of Bruce Springsteen...but because you can practically see the singer's heart exploding out of his chest with joy and delight as he shares the mic with BRUCE FUCKING SPRINGSTEEN. I mean, COME ON!! The HUMANITY!!

[@jre-1337]

Can you fucking imagine not only playing to a crowd that huge, but playing with your hero? The musician who inspired you since childhood, without whom you'd likely not be standing on that stage in the fucking first place?? THE BOSS

[@fgregory667]

Two of the greatest artists alive! Love this so much!

[@sambear001]

brucie n anthem.......WOW .. listened 2 gaslight 1st at glsto n that wiz wen brucie headlined n they were amazin 2gether ... hope gaslight anthem makes it huge in britain... got the 59 sound album so hopefully ma friends wil appreciate them as much as i do....QUALITY xxx

[@bleedindeadly]

Im a lifelong a massive bruce fan, a freind showed me this video and gaslight are now in my top 5, pure awesome

[@bigblueandshiney]

I have watched this video so many times. I never get tired of. I'd like to see them tour together is some fashion. That would be the concert to see!

[@CourtyardPigeon]

agree....Bruce is an American icon that will go down in history as one of this country's best voices

[@CalamityCain]

They playing with the BOSS?! No way, man... this is killing me. It's too good to be true. I love these guys. I'm surprised, the stage didn't catch fire, with such an amount of legendary material performing on it :-)

[@luvgreenday2010]

Love them both!! I saw Springsteen twice, and Gaslight once...just a week ago, love to see them again.

[@Skyhawkct]

Listen to the lyrics. It's an amazing song...rather sentimental...about the passing of time and generations.

[@MuppetsFan1]

I imagine there are few greater joys in life than having the opportunity to yell, "all right, break it down Bruce!"

[@kaidaigoji]

He's got that grin on his face the whole time - can't believe the Boss is singing his song.

[@TimInNashville]

I saw this for the first time on Christmas Day. What a gift

[@lauraf30]

Love it!!! My hubby & I love G.A , and I love Bruce...what could be better?

[@bilbobagin0]

i was at this concert and these were the first time i heard tga live and they were the best band everrrrr !!!!

[@BigPete007]

I went to HRC kinda liking Bruce, but came away loving Bruce and discovering Gaslight Anthem and since then have downloaded a lot of their stuff and raved about them to friends.

[@sloshvictim]

Attention "old timers" and "whippersnappers"...you have found your common ground. You appreciate good music. Go with it!!!!!!!!

[@aaronleeguitar]

THis is great and it looks like they're having so much fun together!!

[@Withtheghostoftomjoad]

Missed this live as my mate was late so didn't get there until after Gaslight had finished. Still not forgiven him.

[@angelflorido]

Wonderfull, the gaslight anthem is a good band . Great collaboration.... Great Expectations jajaja greeting from Mexico City

[@SukitTrabeck]

So many things have been done since video and the internet. This is one of the great thing that have happened since then!

[@MrRama102006]

Goosebumps... God forbid, but if I ever lose a friend, I hope I'm able to write him something like this.

[@Coolrockndad]

The Boss what more can I say except thanks Bruce for all the great tunes and concerts! ; )

[@ZinaandtheMonkey]

I grew up listening to Bruce (My mum's a massive fan) so that in a way introduced me to the Gaslight anthem and I'm pretty glad of that :)

[@duncmcintyre1]

CANNOT stop watching this video!!

[@aarondewinter]

great band..great man...i can hear that song a 1000times..and more...

[@UserName-br5zu]

2:42 that’s it. That’s THE moment😁

[@CourtyardPigeon]

I respect Bruce because he just comes out and is a part of the band and doesn't make it about him..

[@marcelmallory2761]

Great song.... Great lyrics.

[@liamtgallagher]

@MrBoyBoss It was in Hyde Park last year, at the Hard Rock Calling. Bruce was headlining, and Gaslight were one of the support acts. Bruce came out to sing during their set, and during 'No Surrender' in his set, he got Brian to sing with him.

[@mattday2656]

I cry every time I see this.

[@Alex2149]

wow ! i hope they are there next year ! Bruce AnD GAslIGhts FTW!

[@xjimmybxable]

i cannot comprehend how magical it must've been to witness this!

[@CourtyardPigeon]

Man, I hope I rock as hard as Bruce does when I'm 60...

[@christopherecatalano]

Classy. Huge Springsteen fan here. What a great, powerful track.

[@NicolasMartinez-ll1no]

Ur so rite bro I'm a hardcore River Tramp. 9 yrs old Oct 80' heard the sax solo two rooms away during Out in The Street n then stayed for the rest of n then the repeat of one of the greatest side 1's of ANY album ever. Side 1 the GOAT of ALL albums to me any genre. Ties that Bind Out in the Street Two Hearts all on side one one. Each side is incredible. I'm a rocker one of my Top 10 all time favorite on side 4 the final side. Bc of his sequence OCD lol but that's the last side where any other band would have it side one same with Cadillac Ranch. Crush on You on n on. Best showcase album for the mighty E Street Band. Second best LP to me is Disc 2 Tracks. River outtakes. Where the Bands Are, I wanna b with u, Be True, Roulette. Bruce was obsessed with Cheap Trick and The Raspberries in Summer of 79' n wanted that live album feel along with mastering the 3 minute pop record. Power Pop as well. Yes it has ballads n country n folk soul n Rock and Roll. It isn't a grab bag it's real life a walk down the river of life with cold n distant happy n fun all of it. I agree with SVZ if The River outtakes had replace the ballads even as a juggernaut album n the 2nd best selling album in their catalog n canon of albums it would have been bigger or as big as USA was 4 yes later. Stevie's Co-producer n arrangements fingerprints r all over the album n there is a reason it's the ONLY album to Finally get it's due respect n have a tour around it 30 plus yrs later. Not BTR not DOTEOT only the River the last album of that trilogy n that's bc it's the up most upbeat Pop oriented album of all of his albums n take away USA n BtR yes sold as many BUT not during it's time on the charts so bottom line it is his best selling album during it's run AND the one that won over Europe to this day. I was 9 n could not speak proper English yet I understood the adult themes in the album. I'm weird. Just wanted to share with you sorry n thank u. This song would have fit The River masterpiece just fine.

[@nathanielcovey1739]

The only man that will ever truly know what it means to live like a BOSS!

[@T4y-T4y]

This makes me smile every single time I see it.

[@mcintosh182]

I love the way that Brian interacts with the crowd. I've yet to see them live, but from all the live stuff I've seen on KZbin you can feel that he gets a kick out of what he's doing.

[@Errghhh]

this is odd because my mum abosuletly adores bruce and gaslight have been one of my favourites for ages, dear god i am turning into my mother

[@TimInNashville]

Agreed. The whole reason I started listening to them. They played with my hero.

[@MrBoyBoss]

My two favourite artists/Bands....Good to see them together C-:

[@MegaWildChicken]

Best live performance I have ever heard

[@MattMaskill]

Love this video...so much emotion!

[@Speedy300394]

The Girl who is sitting on the Crowd, i really love her! The Gaslight Anthem is a great band. Really love the Guys. Great Music, that´s rock ´n roll!

[@samhockney2k7]

WOW!!!!! That was awesome, that has to be so inspirational playing along side a LEGEND like that!!!!!!!!

[@ksstg581]

Gotta love the Boss- supporting young talent!

[@peterreimerMannaufderBank]

Brian Fallon - 10 years more, and he may be another superstar. He is a great songwriting talent, that has been unfolding through the last 5 years and I think, there will be a lot more to see and listen

[@katieleighhughes]

'' ask and you shall receive '' i was there and it was amazing. they're both amazing musicians.

[@luukzet9]

sick... i'm stunned. No words can describe this.

[@Benegisela]

Bruce isn't bad! He is one of the most popular rock stars of the last 100 years. With million of fans, over 400 own songs like "Born in the USA" or "Dancing in the dark". His fans name him "The Boss", he is a living legend! And it is usual that when he coming up on stage the fans call him "Bruuuuuuuuuuuuuuuce". Where live you? Behind the moon? And if you do not know who Bruce Springsteen is, why do you watch this video?

[@benita5535]

The two best baaands / singers / Guitar Players together on stage! Breathtaking!! *_* :)

[@karltapio3687]

This is just great. i heard of Gaslight a couple years ago never really got my interest. Then i hear 45. Go to youtube, find this video. the passion in Brian Fallon's voice is something i call goosebumps. wait bruce with a guitar solo word son word