Vocal Coach reacts to Bruce Springsteen - Dancing In The Dark (Live)

[@scottcrosby-art5490]

Just the fact that he can still sing well after 50 years of 3-4 hour long shows is incredible.

[@jaebird3077]

My dad saw him and would always mention that fact of playing whole shows. Blew my mind thats a lot of endurance especially back in the day without ac haha

[@AngryFart]

It happens when you take of yourself with a little exercise & abstaining from drugs.

[@mooniejohnson]

Same. He's just The Boss.

[@davidabramyk2999]

I’ve got this dvd, it’s literally the last song in a nearly 4 hour set. This is exhausted boss and he’s that good

[@RowenMyBoat]

There were shows that were only 3 hours long? 😜

[@davidabramyk2999]

Gotta mention he’s nearly 4 hours into this concert. Most vocalists would’ve expired long before this and 40 years of marathon shows and he hasn’t blown out his voice he’s a beast

[@KathrynFortunato]

Springsteen's strengths are as a songwriter, a storyteller, and a performer, not necessarily as a singer. Going to one of his shows is not just being taken to church, it's a revival. It's the energy, the music, the stories. Everyone else remembers "Twinkle Twinkle" or "Mary Had a Little Lamb" as their first songs, and I remember Born in the USA.

[@pj1995____]

Bruce Springsteen was never the best singer in the world even in his younger days, but he's one of the greatest performers ever

[@newdamage5945]

And songwriters for sure.

[@pj1995____]

@@newdamage5945 oh for sure

[@cotylehosky3638]

And easily the best song writer of all time

[@newdamage5945]

@@cotylehosky3638 Yup

[@fredrikjonsson8126]

And one of the most down to earth people...Just an overall great person.

[@Rosannasfriend]

I like his voice. I get confused when I see people saying he can’t sing.

[@keefriff99]

It makes no sense to me when people say that...he has a wonderful voice. I think most people who bash him do so because of his earnestness and activism.

[@TheProtestantPope]

Often the arm chair vocal critics are ignorant and think to be classed as a being able to sing is to hit the impressive high money notes and being technically pitch perfect and yes Bruce was never one of these type of singers. However singing is much more than that....it is also about producing a FEEL to what you sing and making people FEEL what you FEEL. Leonard Cohen, Bob Dylan, Tom Waits (whose pitch aren't that great either) and many more not considered prowess vocalists can't sing by those standards either but their FEEL is massively musical and emotional with a great connection to the lyrics they sing. Even Justin Bieber is said by those people to not being able to sing but honestly do you really think it makes any sense to sell millions and millions of records if they truly cannot sing??? If it was that easy then wouldn't it be the case that any random person who can hold a tune will be able to be international selling artists?

[@KevinsDisobedience]

I’d say he’s in the Bob Dylan, Kurt Cobain category of singers-more emotion than natural talent, but such a unique voice you either love it or hate it. I love all three so no complaints from me.

[@daflotsam]

I found some folks saying that about his voice when Born in the USA came out, because the feel of that song calls for a more primal "scream"; and since that song was so popular at the time you heard it a lot on the radio and some associated that as his main singing style. But so much of his catalog is not that style.

[@nonamemusic8328]

When people say that, it's pure technical. Bob Dylan and Thom York are good examples. Both not good singers (technically) but holy fuck, the emotion, the tone, the performance, the personality, the songwriting and all that stuff are top tier.

[@vitorpiqueras3575]

The Boss... my absolute hero. Thanks for reacting to him.

[@michaeldwatkins_]

Just as a heads up to anyone who hasn't seen this performance of the song, where it cuts in the above video, Bruce brings his mother out on stage for a dance, and then his sister after her to play the guitar with him for the end of the song. So damn cool, and so well done...

[@TheViolatorWOOO]

Still amazes me that Bruce's guitar player, Steven Van Zandt, was Sil on The Sopranos. The man can do it all!

[@nickallison7216]

The E Street Band's third guitarist (third ffs) is Nils Lofgren. How many bands can claim that quality!

[@GermanLeftist]

@@nickallison7216 Iron Maiden?

[@Bradford659]

I think Bruce’s voice has got even better as he’s aged. I love his voice from The Rising onwards.

[@the_whistling_jay]

Absolutely- he’s added some twang to his voice over the years and that’s helped keep it healthier

[@samsmith4216]

Really, listen to his Wild and the innocent album. Particularly "New York City Serenade" His voice was more elastic and hit some beautiful notes. His voice these days is more mature...less flexibility.

[@cip5949]

agree! there are others with this kind of voice, but way "deeper" . just check this guy's voice (intro is a bit long) kzbin.info/www/bejne/nKa5iamNhpyKhK8

[@danielheathcote5625]

I absolutely love this performance. In fact, it’s my go to video to watch to psyche myself up when I’m performing with rock choir especially if I’m doing a solo with the lads. Love the bit where he gets his mum on stage. The guy is oozing love for his job here!

[@phillipdunn9887]

I truly love your appreciation for great music. Along with great knowledge of vocals, your passion and love for music is what really stands out in your videos. Keep up the great work!

[@BethRoars]

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[@cowboyfankiko9685]

Everyone, do yourselves a favor and watch the second half of this performance. This is why he is the greatest live performer of all time.

[@charlietipton8502]

Thanks for sharing your joy!

[@richardcardoza1895]

Hello from New Jersey- thanks for this video🤙🏽

[@coachfun1987]

Give Bruce's "Lift Me Up" a listen. He goes full falsetto. I think it's wonderful.

[@surlechapeau]

Love Bruce, one of only two people I've seen in concert twice! The other artist is Joan Armatrading.

[@newdamage5945]

Always been a huge Bruce fan and my Uncle gave me his whole record collection back in the day because I wanted the Springsteen stuff. I discovered Joan Armatrading this way as she is forgotten by younger generations. Very underrated!

[@SlowfingerJC]

Put him in a nice old wooden pub and get him to sing a set. Then you will understand what his voice is all about. It's one of the most beautiful story telling voices ever, second to Bob Dylan of course, who also can't sing. I wish I could sing a story as bad as they can. Of course Bruce wrote the lyrics as well so it's comes deep from within his soul.

[@Mat406Gamer]

I love how at around 6:00 you are explaining how his voice has aged but it kinda still works for him and you're like "well he, he also looks so happy" and it really still works for him, i mean, he's The Boss

[@newdamage5945]

First you did my favorite bands such as Soundgarden/ Chris Cornell, Nirvana and Pearl Jam. Now you have done my favorite musician ever. His voice is not for everyone but I'm so happy you did a review. His late 70s/early 80s vocal style is my favorite era for his voice. Songs like I'm on Fire or Streets of Fire or Badlands are great examples of this era!

[@Danno_88]

Fun fact, I'm sure everyone knows, the video for this song has Monica (Courtney Cox) from Friends in it!

[@pablotornerotarrago7602]

And directed by Brian de Palma, same one of the super famous films like 'Carrie'(1976),'Scarface' or 'The Untouchables ' 😺

[@lunasage.limusic]

You pointed out how he lowers his larynx, he does that a lot throughout his career, especially on recent live performances as his voice has aged. But he’s actually quite versatile and has a few different “voices” he uses

[@alisonreilly3294]

I went to see Bruce S in the old days, 1973 in NYC in the Academy of Music on 14th st+he launched himself into the audience in the middle of the show, it was stupendous😀😻😂 So Full of Energy omg what a concert💙🩵🙏🏼

[@fatjesus2618]

Hey Beth you should react to Bruce with Tom Morelo the ghost of Tom goad

[@hectordanielgomez6955]

The Boss!!! Excellent!!! Thank you Beth♥️

[@scottydawg1234567]

One thing Bruce is really good at IMO are his long belting notes. He does sound like he's shouting a lot, but he's able to keep up their strength right until the end, and the shouting works for his style.

[@michaelmay5453]

It's so 80's... I love the 80's I had all of my firsts in the 80's and one of them in a bathroom at discotheque while this was playing.

[@oscararzate7956]

Una canción muy emotiva llena de energía que hace que te muevas a pesar que en México esté anocheciendo bien mi pequitas 👏👏🍀🍀

[@boduholm8463]

Wow, your first Springsteen evaluation...On my birthday...

[@boduholm8463]

I know this is 7 years ago, But, this is one off my Favorites. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gl6npGB8jax6h8k

[@highpriestofseti]

In the original video clip, the girl that goes on stage is Courteney Cox.

[@mrtonyo1965]

Saw him 7 times. He put every ounce of energy, and 3.5 hours average which incredible. My youth was filled with great bands.

[@jinghezong6614]

For range display check out nyc live of the river

[@michaelnorman3393]

Delightful reaction 😄

[@tylerpace6517]

I'm trying to sing Born to Run, this was very helpful

[@insideclouds]

Hi Beth, this song is one of my all times favorites, thank u for this reaction!!! Do you know Sam Fender???? He's a version quite similar to Bruce Springsteen, but young. He's pretty talented, deserves a reaction too 😉😉😉.

[@danielmeola3651]

Thanks you beth, loved IT.

[@RichNeve85]

Awesome as always. Might I suggest “Something’s gotten hold of my heart” - Gene Pitney, bit old school, but such a distinctive voice.

[@demon_3x]

Totally unrelated to this, but I would LOVE to see your reaction to Fleetwood Mac “Rhiannon” live in 1976 on the midnight special. Stevie kills it and the band serve a remarkable performance.

[@brettkelly4339]

And if u wanna see bruce check him out at the meadowlands his home state where he does 4 hour plus shows

[@nickallison7216]

Bear in mind that DitD is always towards the end of a live set. There's no wonder he sounds a bit knackered, they've been on stage for 3 hours plus by this point!

[@ryanwakley1640]

This was halfway through the gig when he played the BITUSA album in full

[@tylerpace6517]

Please consider "When Love Comes to Town" sung by Bono (U2) and BB King supposedly in the same key. A great Blues Rock song

[@Rosannasfriend]

2 videos today? You’re incredible!

[@davidzieglmeier1020]

so beautiful

[@magnuslauglo5356]

Nice to see you take a look at Bruce. He does have a few songs he seems to shout more than sing, especially live (Seeds or Born ni the USA, for instance) but I do think he's unfairly derided for being a bad singer. His vocal style has changed hugely over time - he tries a lot of different things with the register that he has. He indicated in his autobiography that he always was very aware of musicians who had better voices than him (citing Rod Stewart and John Fogerty) and in the early days I suspect he may also have compared himself to local buddy Southside Johnny, who has a really great soul voice. At any rate, his 110% live drive comes in part from compensating for the fact that he simply can't sing like Roy Orbison or play guitar like Hendrix. Instead he wrote the best songs he could (and was selective about which of them to actually release) and he went above and beyond onstage for 1001 nights and more.

[@liammoule7472]

Enjoyed this! Very interesting! I was actually at this concert! Hard Rock Calling, 2013 at the Queen Elizabeth Park. Fantastic gig! Do have a question though, he performed this song around 2 hours into a highly energetic show, so would that have had an impact on his voice for this clip?

[@YasirAlani]

This feels familiar Beth 🤪😀. I might go back and try it again.

[@Babarix]

He is "the boss"!

[@Let_Me_Be_Just_Let_Me_Be]

I don't know if you need to SEE the person performing the song to do these vids but I'd love to see you react to my hero Scott Walker. Perhaps the song "Montague Terrace (In Blue)" or "The Amorous Humphrey Plugg". The difficulty is, although he was a powerful singer, he did not enjoy actually performing and in fact did not perfom in front of a live audience since about 1975 so there are only a handful of videos of him actually performing, and none of them are really the songs I would choose to show to you

[@ArthurAveiro]

I'd love to hear your take on early and recent U2 performances. Bono's voice changed so much, it's like two different singers and I like them both for different reasons, I think it's really interesting.

[@gammaray2001]

Bruce 4 ever! The last true rocker alive!

[@imatoaster7831]

gammaray2001 agree to disagree? Lol

[@mrmustard4478]

LOL McCartney, The Stones, the Who, Clapton, and many more all disagree

[@gammaray2001]

MrMustard ..but, as a single artist (not a band) is on of the lasts.. mccartney as well, u are right 👍🏻😉

[@terryjohinke8065]

Beth, I'm the same age as Chris Isaak, 65 in June and I bet you would have loved to live with my era of music. You are a Boomer.

[@RodrigoFontes1985]

I Like before I watch LOL

[@makalister668]

Shes so hermosa!!!

[@ryansheehan9462]

His voice may not be the best, but his songwriting and his performance make up for it tenfold

[@alamaniac]

You previously reacted to The Hu Band. You should definitely check out Yat-Kha as well. A bit older band but i'm sure you will like it. They mixed metal with Tuvan throat singing. Kind of similar with Mongolian throat singing, but different at the same time. Dyngyldai would be a good choice of song. And i believe they also made a concert in London couple of years ago.

[@bscjake]

your fellow Scot Amy MacDonald does a good version of this. (oops she did give a shout out for that at the end :) ) her Flower of Scotland renditions are awesome

[@andymania13]

Beth, you should react to Joey Landreth/Bros. Landreth. Canadian singer with a very smooth voice.

[@evanrotella5318]

React to some of his stuff from the Barcelona show

[@mikestevenrfs7374]

Nice reaction beauty 👍

[@RobDenfer]

Please react to EXTREME - MORE THAN WORDS !

[@Asmodai281]

It is the Belgian camo jacket again :)

[@originalkk882]

Should have listened to him do Thunder Road at Hard Rock Calling 2012.

[@vyshnavrajan4369]

You should react to Karen Carpenter: We have only just begun

[@FunkyMarcel]

there are no R's in New Joisey that's why it's Fy-a and not Fire

[@jamie1234591]

Born to Run Live! Do it! You won't regret it!

[@PepeHub]

I would like to see your reaction andy analyse of Gregory Porter ( "It's Probably Me" at the Polar Music Prize or "Hey Laura" Live At The Royal Albert Hall) Love your videos. Keep 'em coming!

[@camilasoares8996]

You should react to let the flames begin or now by paramore in bbc radio 1's big weekend! Some amazing hayley williams vocals there

[@malwindreyer3233]

Please react to phil bozeman from whitechapel doing unanswered or hickory creek

[@craigmcghee4]

No wonder the Bruce is called the boss he doesn't over strain his voice so it won't go as much but fuck me it still amazes me after so long

[@eduardorbenegas8549]

Thank you Beth I love Bruce Springsteen and it would be great of you could react yo Paul McCartney, and from Argentina Carlos Gardel, Luis Alberto Spinetta or León Gieco too!! 👏👏👍

[@Jsmthmm]

Doomed (live at the Royal Albert Hall) please

[@messyg-tar2251]

Pearl jam alive. Eddie himself said he loves it so much that during live performances he sometimes passes out because he puts so much into it

[@jinghezong6614]

Def recommend if I fall behind for a more musical analysis

[@michaelmabrey6969]

Watch the drummer, Max Weinberg's eyes. He never takes them off Bruce because Bruce is notorious at changing things up live.

[@sarperarslan3085]

Thank you for that Videos Could you record for one of Sabaton songs again please

[@EJSmith-dk3yg]

You should do the ORIGINAL VIDEO version.

[@kevinfrazier3110]

The Temper Trap sweet disposition check it out

[@markm1138]

Miss Cox please..

[@jm2233]

my boss

[@ceciguerrero542]

Please react to Alberto Vázquez 16 toneladas 🇲🇽🎶👌 please 🙏🙏🙏

[@LtFrankDrebin100]

I’m pretty sure the only person in the world that I’d help cover up a murder for is Little Steven. Not that I’ll ever have to. Steven Van Zandt has essentially been radiating pure joy wherever he goes for well over 5 decades now. Easily in top 10 humans my home state of Massachusetts ever produced. ...maybe Macaulay Culkin. Not for any weird super fandom or anything. Seems like a cool interesting guy and all, but the world doesn’t need to know if Mac actually caught the murder bug after kicking Joe Pesci’s ass in Home Alone.

[@newdamage5945]

Little Stevie is such a character...love him! I never knew he was originally from Mass!

[@LtFrankDrebin100]

New Damage Sure was. Born in Winthrop, MA. He moved to New Jersey when his mother remarried when he was 7.

[@githerax5303]

I'd like to see you react to Maria Callas

[@enednas801]

React to the hyde park concert version of Youngstown! they absolutely kill it! bruce sings his ass of,the drummer drums himself into a frenzy and the guitar solo by Lofgren in the end is iiiiinsaaanee!! :D

[@mateod4840]

Please React to “Amazing Grace - Peter Hollens and Home Free” Please! 🙏🙏🙏

[@pauldean2297]

Please please please listen to Reef-Naked (the quay sessions) 😁

[@JasonHobbsGuitarist]

Hey Beth love your channel. Please check out a fellow Newfoundlander Cory Tetford. He has a KZbin channel. I’d love to see your reaction to his version of Amazing Grace for Nova Scotia. He dedicated it to the families that lost their loved ones in a recent event of horrible shootings. Cory is a well known singer and song writer in Eastern Canada, he now plays with Alan Doyle formally of GREAT BIG SEA. :) love to see you showcase and react to some of his talented singing. Cheers!

[@tirasoonah4666]

Could You listen and react to jorgen dahl moe version of dancing in the dark

[@jeanbraun5575]

Please react to the garden or losing it by rush

[@Joe-yh4vb]

Please do a Luc Arbogast reaction! Greetings from Mexico!

[@thatgnaralooguy]

Do Ruth Moody's version!!!

[@raula.colonr.239]

Analizar please, Aleks Sintek - Tú recuerdo divino. Greetings from México.

[@sordis61]

Good day) I love your reactions and your English) I would like to see your reaction to Beth Hart - Caught Out In The Rain and Kalandra - Brave New World

[@albertgreene313]

Bob seger next? Please?

[@tyronmegawatts6580]

He is a truth teller. Some lines sound like 1984.

[@mustafaismaeel5768]

Please react to shreya ghoshal "Aap ki nazron ne samjha barklee" .

[@pedroalencar6140]

Please react to Larkin poe - mad as a hatter

[@Lusor_Elges]

As i said in few othrr Videos React to Equilibrium blut im auge or Amon Amarth Raise Your Horns live

[@stevegosciniak631]

He was 60 at this time. 2.5 hours into the show.

[@gna1237]

could you react to Jon anderson (YES)?

[@jameslaskowski9542]

If I should fall behind