The Promised Land (Live at The Paramount Theatre 2009)

[@ivandebaugy1119]

When I get into a depressed state, Springsteen music like this, just puts me into another place, I owe my life to Mr.Springsteen I really do, so looking forward to him returning to Western Australia again, until then stay safe my friend.

[@tedkeegan4751]

Stay with it mate, from sunny Scotland

[@humphreygruntwhistle3946]

Even in an empty theater Bruce can't give less than 100%.

[@michaelwells6797]

Power,pure power and musicianship from the greatest band that ever set foot on a stage.

[@fernandorosas1430]

❤👍

[@charlesdoherty9879]

A studio show , no audience. But look at the effort and passion, total class 100% 👌

[@littlefrank3590]

So true

[@alanspringett9233]

as someone once said: Music gives a soul to the universe.....great comment Charles.....

[@mansnotbot4160]

So true. That's because Bruce always plays for us, even when we're not there. We're in his heart, his rage, his love, and he's in ours, but we've never met.

[@virginiaczarnecki1478]

And 55 yrs of songwriting&singing& fighting demons

[@AB-et6nj]

Yeah but it's for a recording

[@laurentsvabek7859]

Magic Bruce and E street...god bless you ...god and Elvis

[@JA-pm4pu]

Clarence's joy, considering his condition at the time, nailing that solo....whew.

[@billpiser9380]

Yes!

[@Bossladyone2]

There is scripture in the Bible that speaks about when God gets really angry and visits the earth with fierce weather and all of the things that Bruce describes in this song. He treats the whole world with that intense fury. He is looking down and the conditions on Earth are not what he created. He speaks and causes pure rain to fall, and it nourishes our planet. His heart is broken when he sees how badly we have messed up this planet. Thank God for "The Promised Land"

[@bobjob66]

That shot of bruce though the big man's sax...is everything!!!!

[@kevinvansteendelaar8760]

Merry Christmas to all the Springsteen and E Streeet fans! Pretty soon we're gonna be there...

[@felicitasramobeltran4816]

PAZ......SALUD....LIBERTAD....FELI CIDAD

[@EyjannaSonur]

My favorite. These are not his deepest lyrics, instrumentally it’s not the most complex, but damn does it cheer me up and give me a positive mood every single time. And what’s even more, it made me believe as well that there is a Promised Land.

[@2134yanto]

Genius

[@mazdaq1981]

Love that look Bruce gives Clarence during the first harp solo. They know they are absolutely nailing it!

[@martinekstrom6769]

The Promised Land, is a land for hearts thirsting for freedom. The Promised Land, is a land for souls hungry for life. The Promised Land, is a land where the healing of timelessness flows. The Promised Land is a land where all people can live, rejoice, dance and sing. The Promised Land, is a release for imprisoned minds. For the whole universe, the heart's dream and the heaven of eternity, is The Promised Land.

[@vinced5741]

not long after "Darkness on the edge of town" was released Bruce started talking about re-recording this album. He felt like the band kind of underperformed. 30 Years later this live performance happened. But you can't bring back time. What's done is done. I like it the way that the Darkness Album sounds.It's unique. It can't be better because it's perfect the way it is.

[@henrymurray2793]

You can put in a little bit of effort and make a song that will be a huge success for a couple of months, or you can put your guts into a song and have it live on for decades. Bruce chose the latter

[@DOTS65DOTS65]

The band was mourning the death of Daniel Federici (keyboardist) (January 23, 1950 - April 17, 2008) Everyone dressed in black, This was in honor of him. This was his fav album. Danny was best known as the organ, and accordion player and a founding member. Proceeds from this screening are donated to the Danny Fund/Melanoma Research Alliance - a non-profit foundation devoted to advancing melanoma research and awareness set up after the 2008 passing of Danny Federici, longtime Springsteen friend and E-Street Band member.

[@sohy79]

Legends are born once and their music is reborn - everytime they are remembered. My memories with Bruce Springsteen have been from my childhood days from 1980s and to date his songs are now apart of the music legacy that my children carry from me. May Bruce live long enough to inspire the future generations across the world..

[@choulady]

This takes me to the Tip Top of the Springsteen pinnacle each and every time!

[@rodwilliams7495]

2:52 - One of those moments when all is right in the world.

[@victorpanda7639]

One of my favorite Springsteen performances. Of any in fact!😄

[@susanschumm8508]

I love watching both older and newer videos. No matter what the setting (whether an empty theater or a venue filled with thousands) Bruce gives it a bazillion percent; and if the band is backing him they do the same. I agree with another commenter. “Badlands” and “The Promised Land” are two of my favorites; and even though Darkness is deliberately about the darker aspects of life and humanity I think these two songs have become anthems to help all of us rise above the darkness. It’s now become a bucket list item for me to see a show live if I can be so lucky when touring is possible again. Thank you Bruce!

[@nicolasmagdalena7584]

THE BEST band ever

[@claudemonete1271]

😇BELIEVE IN A PROMISE LAND BRUCE😇👐❤💙💛👐✌

[@jackychan1474]

He’s the B O S S for a reason!!!!!

[@ermelindadelcorso-rh9gk]

THAT'S BEAUTYFFUL. ❤❤❤❤❤😅.

[@johnnylloyd4118]

Love Clarence going "Yeah! Yeah!" after his sax solo!

[@BBApooches]

I've always considered "Badlands" and "The Promised Land" to sort of be a matched set of songs. They are the lead tracks on the opposite sides of "Darkness" and it seems to me I saw them a number of times paired together in concert to fire up the crowd. This video convinces me that "Badlands" truest character is as a live song that works the crowd into an unbelievable frenzy live, but "The Promised Land" works most effectively as a song where the musicianship takes center stage. Hearing them perform it live here without an audience really reveals the emotional power of this song. (Of course, you can't go wrong with either in concert, but that's just an observation from this video.)

[@markcarter4287]

Could not agree more. From Bruce on harmonica to Little Steven on guitar to of course Clarence on saxophone this cut is my favorite song on Darkness.

[@anelladambrosio2513]

Tutte le volte che ascolto questa canzone ho un,emozione nuova!! Grande Bruce ! Clarence e Steve fantastici! 😇💓💓💞🤗🤗🤗😍😍💔💎💎👏👏🌟

[@wengen2007]

Great song, Great lyrics, Great band - the magic that is Springsteen.

[@benspellar1158]

Pure wizardry

[@alexandraarnold3768]

Always makes me smile watching Bruce 🎸❤️

[@chrislongbottom4095]

Good music and good lad

[@barryaustin647]

I’m sure it does make you smile watching Bruce Alexandra but on the other side of things, how could any guy not smile watching you too ???

[@littlefrank3590]

Same here best part of the fay put the back having a quiet beer after work and the BOSS &E STREET just made my week

[@jimwaters1562]

I love the big man’s hooting and hollering at the end!

[@jvs333]

I’ve related to this song from the first time it came out and i played it over and over a dozen times. Decades later I still relate to it more so now

[@talkstorywithtammy930]

Bruce has always been my favorite performer. I would love to have a chat with him some day

[@eleanorpaul7740]

Harmonica playing. Big guy playing. Amazing voice!🎶🎶🎶🎼💓💓💓

[@SatiricSatyr]

Thank freaking God for Blinded by the Light (...Patti Smith too). Wouldn't have discovered his albums otherwise.

[@JHester1959]

The way we will watch concerts going forward.

[@rbibbe34]

There a comment by someone when the video was uploaded a few years ago and it was so perfect I’m trying to remember it: hopefully the guy reads this. “A muscular and moving version of a classic. An anthem of angst that also deliverers the promise of finding something better down the road”

[@jamesmastroianni5188]

He gives all he has

[@davidjohnston6567]

Blow away the dreams that break your heart 💓

[@georgesgerardphilippe3265]

One of The Best LP Records of the XXth Century With The E Sreet Band, And Bruce Springsteen ,of course

[@marinmodric2546]

It doesn't get better than this :)

[@ThunderRoad1]

Oh the feels I felt hearing and seeing Clarence again. God he is missed. Danny too.

[@Hash2009]

E Street forever and ever.

[@batjedi97]

Let the music in and let it rock your soul.

[@anneking7141]

Great voice and song

[@lucillethebat8102]

Clarence! Stole a piece of my heart! Rip big man!

[@traceypedroza8618]

My all-time favorite song.

[@luciasanzarribas4081]

Bruce,es cómo los buenos vinos 🍷.....mejora con los años. Y mejora mucho.

[@carolsnead6740]

Great song lovely !!!***

[@choulady]

The Hyde Park live is beyond anything one can imagine

[@myronsenchyshak8025]

Just an awesome song! Band sounded fantastic! I saw him in concert--he and the band were incredible. The talent from every band mate was immense......they don’t make music like that nowadays!

[@aaronexists4308]

Bruce needs to make a new album soon

[@fernandorosas1430]

Una banda de hombres de 60 años y millonarios pero tocando como si fueran jóvenes y como si su vida dependiera de ello. Así es el Rock y aquel que no le pone el alma pues que no le llame Rock a su majaderia.

[@martinobrien7110]

THE GREAT AMERICAN JUKEBOX ,

[@user-bn5ek4cq8q]

Always respect you're the best

[@adamsbruce4017]

Beautiful, that’s it

[@RosangelaSantos-je8ss]

I like very much Bruce´s music and The Street Band. The frases in your songs are strong and simple. We´re thing about our life: decisions, choices and to learn with ours mistakes and became better human being.

[@wolverinedebergerac]

"Ma tournée"...🎶 J'étais allé le voir aux Vieilles Charrues !😍😍😍😍😍😍 Vraiment le meilleur, Bruce, tu nous manques...🎸

[@isabelmorais5504]

I love to sing along this song and many others from Bruce💓 🎧🎼🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵

[@marianilzagomes3426]

Spectacular!Big Bruce👏👏👏

[@doreengallacher2123]

Absolute Genius so much so that I've actually been in debates with others 👍 I've seen you live 3 Times in Scotland Glasgow & I've yet to see any other Artist play for just under 4 hours. Love The Boss 💖💖💖. Miss Clarence 😢 but Jake is doing a Brilliant Job 👌👌👌. Another Tour Please 😘😘💖💖💖

[@frankboyle2643]

I saw those three shows at Hampden too Doreen. Absolutely brilliant, but even better was seeing Bruce for the first time in 1981 at Edinburgh Playhouse before he became mega famous. A smaller venue than the later stadium tours but a fantastic atmosphere

[@ritajean6]

Clarence! Love Bruce

[@robertsontirado4478]

Real man shit.

[@anelladambrosio2513]

Steve fantastico con la chitarra!! Bruce e Clarence sublimi!! 😇😇😇😍😍🎸🎸🎷🎶💔💔💔💔

[@johnnyM809]

The master at work

[@jasonkingshott2971]

Is it really 2020 or actually 1978? great hearing Bruce play these classic tracks.

[@mauramusy4243]

Mr.B always move my heart

[@lauramorenocanas4749]

Simplemente, espectacular!!!!

[@andresjouannetvalderrama233]

El más Grande!

[@anirudhjohn2045]

Watching Bruce makes me smile and full of joy

[@karolinegoncalves865]

I just love this song, and the way you play your harmonica makes me enchanted, it's like you want to pass some feeling, some feeling of freedom through it, crazy, right Bruce, but that's what I feel, you always will be my number 1 on the song 🎸❤️🎸❤️🎸❤️🎸❤️🎸❤️

[@a.solitary.candle]

Please release this on BluRay Bruce, I'd be ordering it for sure :-)

[@schmittmr]

It's on BlueRay on the Darkness box set

[@noobdestages3922]

I love that voice ;)

[@GhilaPan]

Thank YOU!!! I, too, do... Mr Springsteen's performance and this great band always aims straight to my heart and soul!!!

[@andrewmcintyre19able]

Superb simply superb

[@Nicole-td5ro]

You calm me in this crazy world 🎶 Thank you! 🇦🇺

[@milly8132]

Che Bruce ... Sempre un piacere

[@sheiladuckworth180]

Just love Bruce

[@lissonicarla]

Magnific! el boss!!La mia canzone preferita! Che Grandioso Bruce!!! Brillant ..coinvolgente !! Al massimo! Bruce !! È talmente bravo unic che quando canti sembra tu parla ) ( una voce incredibile ,)un mostro di bravura! sublime!!!Love you ..❤️❤️❤️

[@daveclemens7831]

The Boss, unlike some others I could name, manages to express the hopes, fears, and nostalgia of American white men without putting others down. This wonderful song is a great example. Great respect!

[@doloresmarin8514]

Para siempre, serás número uno 👍❤❤❤❤😘😘

[@recklessmom2035]

❤🎸Great❤Great🎶Great🎹❤

[@anelladambrosio2513]

Fantastica la grinta di Bruce in questa esibizione!!! E Clarence con Steve sono meravigliosi!!!😇😇😍😍😍😍😘😘😘🎷🎸🎸🎶💎🌟🌟🌲⛄🗽

[@catiasousa2378]

LOVE BRUCE TE AMO

[@victorr1434]

"The Promised Land" On a rattlesnake speedway in the Utah desert I pick up my money and head back into town Driving cross the Waynesboro county line I got the radio on and I'm just killing time Working all day in my daddy's garage Driving all night, chasing some mirage Pretty soon little girl I'm gonna take charge The dogs on main street howl 'Cause they understand If I could take one moment into my hands Mister, I ain't a boy, no, I'm a man And I believe in a promised land I've done my best to live the right way I get up every morning and go to work each day But your eyes go blind and your blood runs cold Sometimes I feel so weak I just want to explode Explode and tear this old town apart Take a knife and cut this pain from my heart Find somebody itching for something to start The dogs on main street howl 'Cause they understand If I could reach one moment into my hands Mister, I ain't a boy, no, I'm a man And I believe in a promised land Well there's a dark cloud rising from the desert floor I packed my bags and I'm heading straight into the storm Gonna be a twister to blow everything down That ain't got the faith to stand its ground Blow away the dreams that tear you apart Blow away the dreams that break your heart Blow away the lies that leave you nothing but lost and brokenhearted The dogs on main street howl 'Cause they understand If I could take one moment into my hands Mister, I ain't a boy, no, I'm a man And I believe in a promised land And I believe in a promised land And I believe in a promised land

[@silvanamacchi7089]

Sempre Grazie Bruce x le belle emozioni..

[@martinwiggs421]

Classic. The best.

[@kaidevaney9978]

Great vid, I've watched all of your videos. I watch them daily 'cause I love Bruce!

[@ljss123]

Clarence!

[@user-bn5ek4cq8q]

Severus Webber yes 😢

[@anelladambrosio2513]

Bruce sei NATO per cantare!! E fare felici tutti quelli che ti amano!! 🤗🤗🤗🤗😍😍😍😌😌😘😘💟💟🎸💋💙grazie di esistere ! La tua musica e Vita!! ♥️♥️

[@helenroth]

Espectacular!!

[@sheiladuckworth180]

Thank you

[@txemabella7511]

The best...the boss Un saludo desde España

[@txemabella7511]

And the E-Street Band

[@paulamagda9921]

The Boss forever 😍❤❤

[@chemafernandez7882]

Grande y estupenda su banda!!!

[@marienicpon5605]

I am dancing

[@marijafiala9083]

Boss! I to pravi.To sve skupa zvuči tako skladno i dobro.! Energia enorme.MERAVIGLIOSO!

[@kathyraymelles.80]

Love Bruce 💜

[@ninfav.332]

BRUCE BOSS YOU ARE AMAIZING👉👏✌❤💛👐💕XOXO

[@esteliocasseus3836]

Bruce I love your voices so much

[@pedrabruta8750]

O que é bom permanece. Bruce springsteen é de uma belíssima voz e talento!♥️♥️

[@chantalroumier4521]

Magnifique ! Lindo ! Superb ! Bonito !