Damn,what a setlist. Don't know if it was all the silly gossip talk or just having another show in the books. But some nice nuggets pulled out last night.(no pun intended). Don't know if TTB or TTR was in response to the rumours. But any excuse to play something off of Tunnel works for me. Throw in Racing in the Street and TR. Only my two favorite Springsteen songs. Ahhhh,why I didn't I go ....Oh well I still have night two in LA LA land to look forward to....And their have been some pretty legendary shows at the Sports Arena. Lovable old dump that it is.

I'm pretty sure the rumors are true. Plenty of the neighbors have observed his dubious behavior & a spurned spouse will NOT make a claim like that without some sort of factual basis for the claim. Let's face it, he couldn't just throw any names out there. And the 'boss's' "denial" isn't really a denial whatsoever. For someone who sings songs about standing up for yourself & being true to yourself, he's a big phony. He's a scumbag. I realize this is Patti & her kids' problem but I'm so glad I'm not contributing to this shitfest anymore. My money is better spent elsewhere. How many more marriages will this heel destroy?

once was enough.

Not a big Glory Days fan but this short end to the song is great.  Lucky you, Martha:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s6zAiZckQt4


If you want the whole 7 plus minutes:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-KkiuSkOgUY

Factory Girl wrote on Apr 10^th, 2009 at 6:43pm:


Well I believe it's true, but its my opinion that just because a man is married that doesnt mean he is faithful even if he loves his wife and family. Married men cheat, its a fact. I would say more do than dont. 

PartyDoll MEG wrote on Apr 12^th, 2009 at 6:13pm:


this version totally sucks...it is way to amped and hyped up.  he should play it like the version on the live '75 - '85 cd.  as far as i'm concerned, this is not a rock out tune.  it is one of the most depressing songs ever written.  mellow out bruce on this one.

sweetcharmedlife wrote on Apr 12^th, 2009 at 6:16pm:

Yes of course some do, but most married women dont. Married men usually hit on and cheat with divorcees, and theres no shortage of women who dont care if a man is married or not.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=3303...

PartyDoll MEG wrote on Apr 14^th, 2009 at 5:03am:



Right now the plan is both. I will do my best.

Stop amking excuses for the boss. He's a phony & he cheated on his wife. Case closed.

Seems like another good one on night one in LA. Although all the infighting among the BTX'ers leaves it hard to tell. I think those people eat their young. But a solid setlist. Which leaves me very hopeful for LA #2 when I complete the trilogy. But anyway here is the setlist:

8.16

Badlands
Darkness On The Edge of Town
Outlaw Pete
Out In The Street
Working On A Dream
Seeds
Johnny 99
Ghost of Tom Joad (Tom.M)
I'm Going Down
Raise Your Hand
Spirit In the Night
Waiting On A Sunny Day
Promised Land
The Wrestler
Racing In The Street
Kingdom Of Days
Lonesome Day
The Rising
Born To Run

Hard Times
Land Of Hope and Dreams
American Land
Rosalita

By the sound of things, you can expect Bruce & The E Street Band to be playing Giants Stadium around the first weekend in October. The NFL have reported that the NY Giants will be on the road for 3 games in a row around that time because the stadium has been reserved for Springsteen.

ijwthstd wrote on Apr 16^th, 2009 at 3:58am:


Ok,thanks for the sample. Looking forward to tonight.