If you've caught Bruce Springsteen live, chances are you've learned he has a pretty good sense of humor. It certainly came through in those early years in small clubs during the stories he used to tell in the introduction to or the middle of a song. As he moved into the larger venues, into arenas and stadiums, the long rambling stories didn't work as well, and so the stories got shorter and Bruce evolved into doing more physical comedy. You really see this now, as he and the band mug for the camera, fully aware their faces are being projected up on the big screen. As always, this is all about connecting with the audience, and having fun.
If you see Bruce live with any frequency, you realize that some of these comedic efforts are to some degree scripted or part of the routine, while others are spontaneous in reaction to whatever else is happening at that moment, on stage or in the audience. It isn't easy to think quickly on your feet in front of an arena full of people watching your every move (I know this from personal experience, of course) but I suppose Bruce has had some practice.
While we have seen a lot of Bruce's serioius, political side in the media in recent years, I prefer his more light hearted appearances. Today's Friday Bruce Fix includes one of my favorites. Bruce typically finds his way onto late night television to promote his latest CD release and tour and our first clip features an appearance with David Letterman as 'The Rising' CD had just been released, and that tour was about to begin. Here are Bruce and Dave having a chat.
One of the clips Bruce played that night on Letterman seems rather fitting these days. Dave is now going through some difficult and likely very lonesome days, particularly at home. While I'm guessing that Dave's self-inflicted wounds aren't earning him a great deal of sympathy, he certainly is kicking some serious butt in the ratings, which maybe just says a lot about the general public's fascination with celebrity and scandal. In recognition of David Letterman's lonesome days, here is 'Lonesome Day'.
Back in 1993, Dave left NBC to move over to CBS. Bruce appeared as Dave's musical guest on his last show on NBC. Bruce wasn't hanging with his E Steeters in those days and declined to bring those guys from that other band with him. Instead he joined Paul Shaffer and the 'The World's Most Dangerous Band', who handled their supporting duties quite nicely in this blazing version of 'Glory Days'.
Happy Friday!
É maravilhoso recordar o passado, principalmente quando se Refere um Bruce Springsteen, ele fez parte da minha juventude e continua fazendo, por isso eu a amo! beijos
Posted by: Josi Guerra | October 30, 2009 at 05:02 PM