To a sell out crowd on Sunday night at St. Paul MN's Xcel Center, Bruce Springsteen gave every reason for the crowd to rise up out of their chairs, sing and applaude.
Polar opposite of Dylan on Wednesday, The Boss engaged with the crowd including acknowledging 88 year young woman who's seen Bruce many times and then having a young girl sing along up on stage.
From the first note struck to the fading of the last lyric of his "Born to Run", Bruce put on a non-stop, voice belting, fist pumping, heart beating, tear flowing, foot stomping concert that may be the best ever seen.
Although, he let the crowd carry him from a mid floor stage to the main stage(literally) and never missing a note, Bruce carried us. Carried us through a memorable performance of songs including some new ( Wrecking Ball) and old ( Rosalita) and even requested tunes like " Saving Up", a song on the first album of Clarence "Big Man" Clemons, his long time saxophone player who passed away last year. Pounding out classics such as " Spirit in the Night", "Darlington County" "Bad Lands" and "Thunder Road", The Boss didn't disappoint.
"My City of Ruins" and "Tenth Avenue Freeze Out" may have left no dry eye in the place. The crowd drew quiet during the poetic City and Bruce gave a warm sentimental photo tribute to the Big Man during 10th avenue.
Some may disagree with his politics, there was little of that, and not interested in his music at all. But in these days of digitally manufactured music, Springsteen reminds us that great old fashioned Rock n Roll continues to rise up!
I was there, it was great, he was great. I have always been a Bruce fan,not die hard but like his music alot. I saw him in concert the last time he was here, well actually we couldn't get tickets here so we were able to see the show in Fargo. There really isn't any comparison to that show and this one. The show on Sunday night was off the charts, energetic, fun. It's all still with me and has gotten me through the week. With being a humble musician guitar player and singer myself i was so motivated and inspired to get out there and play!!!
ReplyDeleteHi Stephanie and thanks for your comment. In all the shows I've seen over the years, this one by Bruce ranks right up there! I have other reviews on my Concerts and Clef notes page,too. Good luck with the guitar playing and keep rockin' in the free world!
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