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Re: Anything Springsteen on RO... Part 4a
Reply #400 - May 30^th, 2008 at 6:27pm

left shoe shuffle wrote on May 30^th, 2008 at 5:43pm:

sweetcharmedlife wrote on May 30^th, 2008 at 5:35pm:

left shoe shuffle wrote on May 30^th, 2008 at 5:24pm:

28 songs?

That's too many! Wink

Yeah your right Lefty,he should give a couple back......

Playing for 2:45 - that shit's gotta stop...

That's equal to about 2 Stones shows. piss off

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Re: Anything Springsteen on RO... Part 4a
Reply #401 - May 30^th, 2008 at 6:31pm

sweetcharmedlife wrote on May 30^th, 2008 at 6:27pm:

left shoe shuffle wrote on May 30^th, 2008 at 5:43pm:

sweetcharmedlife wrote on May 30^th, 2008 at 5:35pm:

left shoe shuffle wrote on May 30^th, 2008 at 5:24pm:

28 songs?

That's too many! Wink

Yeah your right Lefty,he should give a couple back......

Playing for 2:45 - that shit's gotta stop...

That's equal to about 2 Stones shows. piss off

Yeah, for almost half the price of a Stones show.

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Re: Anything Springsteen on RO... Part 4a
Reply #402 - May 30^th, 2008 at 7:33pm

robpop wrote on May 30^th, 2008 at 6:31pm:

sweetcharmedlife wrote on May 30^th, 2008 at 6:27pm:

left shoe shuffle wrote on May 30^th, 2008 at 5:43pm:

sweetcharmedlife wrote on May 30^th, 2008 at 5:35pm:

left shoe shuffle wrote on May 30^th, 2008 at 5:24pm:

28 songs?

That's too many! Wink

Yeah your right Lefty,he should give a couple back......

Playing for 2:45 - that shit's gotta stop...

That's equal to about 2 Stones shows. piss off

Yeah, for almost half the price of a Stones show.

Check that, robpop.
$400 will get you a ticket to four Springsteen shows.

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Re: Anything Springsteen on RO... Part 4a
Reply #405 - May 31^st, 2008 at 6:52am

unbelievably wonderful show, last night, at the Emirates.

straight up, pure, rock and roll.
A Value for money ticket price, unrivalled, by anyone, at this time.

No fireworks, catwalks, overblown backdrops and theatrics.

A great, great show, one of the very best, in a stadium i've ever seen.

And a sobering truth, for us Stones fans...
on last nights form, Bruce and his band, blew The Stones out of the water.

..i'd love to be going to London #2 ,tonight, but it's not possible - but the memories of last night, will
last a very long time, indeed.

Hopefully, an 'archivist'/ 'preservationist', has captured the evening forus all to enjoy again.

...and yes, Meg, i am truly Brucified.

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Re: Anything Springsteen on RO... Part 4a
Reply #406 - May 31^st, 2008 at 7:44am

PartyDoll MEG wrote on May 31^st, 2008 at 6:49am:

Could you imagine Mick doint this??!! Wink

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

No. Only a totally at-ease and spontaneous performer with a big sense of self-irony and no fear of playing the fool can do this. Mick is so far up his own arse that the light should filter past his tonsils and into his eyes any second, and also so image-conscious and so paranoid about being exposed to fans' hands that he would never ever do this.

Ade: glad you had a fantastic show !!!!!!!

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Re: Anything Springsteen on RO... Part 4a
Reply #407 - May 31^st, 2008 at 8:02am

Ya know I can appreciate Bruce. I saw him in December and it was a good show. However, I was bored at times and I longed for The Stones. That's just me.

See Shine A Light. Tell me THEN that the Rolling Stones aren't the GREATEST ROCK N ROLL BAND IN THE WORLD.

I am sorry that the STones didn't kick your asses on the last Euro tour. Perhaps if they grace the States with another few shows you should consider crossing the Pond. You will never see a show like a Stones Show at Madison Square Garden.

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Re: Anything Springsteen on RO... Part 4a
Reply #408 - May 31^st, 2008 at 8:08am

thanks Jostorm - a bit of a watershed evening, for me really.

I don't think i have the will or the finances to attend multiple Stones shows,per tour, in the future.
Last nights extravaganza, put Stadium shows into context.
They should be entertaining, the frontman should connect with his audience, listen to them, give them what they want
and deliver. And do it, without fleecing the fanbase, and give value for money.
There's not much point, imo, if a stadium show doesn't reach this criteria, and it leaves you broke, for months, after.

Last nights show was everything a Stadium concert experience should be.

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LadyJane Rocks Off Regular Offline Stones Purist Posts: 4,929 Gender:	Re: Anything Springsteen on RO... Part 4a Reply #409 - May 31^st, 2008 at 9:19am I won't argue with you about warhorse setlists and high ticket prices, Ade. But I will go to my GRAVE proclaiming that Mick Jagger is the GREATEST frontman of ALL time. BAR NONE!!!! LJ.
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Re: Anything Springsteen on RO... Part 4a
Reply #410 - May 31^st, 2008 at 9:49am

the greatest frontman of all time, isn't up for debate, LadyJane.
My thoughts, are based on here and now, 2008.
whos providing the best value stadium concert experience.

Who's in tune with their fans?
who listens and connects with their fans? throws out the setlist, and plays requests?
Who keeps ticket prices down, at a price range that young, upcoming fans can afford, as well as fathers/mothers, who can afford to take their kids?
I saw a different demograph of concert goer last night, to the one thats present at Stones shows.
Less corporate,
less 'lets milk our fanbase dry'
less 'we're play the hits for the highest dollar.'

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Re: Anything Springsteen on RO... Part 4a
Reply #411 - May 31^st, 2008 at 11:03am

Very well stated, Ade!

LJ..don't get me wrong..I love the Stones and always will!!! You rock!

But by the end of the tour.. and Yes the last O2 show, I was totally let down. It's the last show (yes maybe forever) and they couldn't even change up the setlist for those loyal fans who have fricken gone broke following them around!!! There I said it...

I will always love their music and of course I will go see them if they tour again. But now it is more about the friends I've met through the Stones that will be the deciding factor on how much money and what show I'll see.

With Bruce..very simply...it is real. It is not stagnated. It is always exciting, ever changing, and very importantly..affordable rock and roll for 2008.

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Re: Anything Springsteen on RO... Part 4a
Reply #412 - May 31^st, 2008 at 11:39am

Bruce is a magnificent live performer, one of my top three. There's no question that Bruce plays his back catalogue, and with spectacular and gut-wrenching results. And there's no question that as far as value-for-money, he wins hands-down.

The thing is, I don't go to shows based on setlist changes or value-for-money. I go for the sheer love of it. It's my choice. And believe me, it's not like I have money to burn - it's a sacrifice, but it's one I make of my own free will.

I love Bruce and have been lucky enough to see him play numerous times over the years. He's one of the best. He's reduced me to tears on more than one occasion when he's played one of my "special" songs. But for me, no one - and I mean NO ONE - has ever come close to rivaling the Stones onstage. They bring a whole different dynamic with them, and a whole different history. You simply can't compare the two.

Just my two cents, for what it's worth.

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Re: Anything Springsteen on RO... Part 4a
Reply #414 - May 31^st, 2008 at 11:47am

Salient points all, LJ, jostorm, Ade, Meg and GTRM.

Stones is Stones, and there is still nothing like them on stage.
Never was, never will be.

Having said that, they've done much to alienate their core constituency - ticket prices, static set lists, erratic playing and frequent off nights.

Will I see them if and when they tour again? In a heartbeat.
5 nights at MSG? I'm in!

Will I fly/drive great distances or pay big money to do so?
No.

On the other hand, I'm jonesing for another taste of Bruce and the ESB 2008.
Every night is a new revelation.

The official announcement of the Fall leg can't come soon enough...

Your mileage, of course, may vary.

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GotToRollMe Rocks Off Regular Offline 'soft and freaky' Posts: 1,918 Gender:	Re: Anything Springsteen on RO... Part 4a Reply #415 - May 31^st, 2008 at 11:59am It'll be nice seeing him at Giants, Lefty, but I'm so hoping he'll do some arena shows. Standing in "the pit" for two-and-a-half hours is a bit more than this old body can handle. Shit, if I'd known I was gonna live this long I would've taken better care of myself!
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Re: Anything Springsteen on RO... Part 4a
Reply #416 - May 31^st, 2008 at 12:07pm

GotToRollMe wrote on May 31^st, 2008 at 11:59am:

It'll be nice seeing him at Giants, Lefty, but I'm so hoping he'll do some arena shows. Standing in "the pit" for two-and-a-half hours is a bit more than this old body can handle. Shit, if I'd known I was gonna live this long I would've taken better care of myself! Cool

Seems very likely that'll happen, GTRM.

Rumored arena shows all up and down the Eastern Seaboard in the Fall - Baltimore, AC, Trenton, NYC, PA, MA, CT...

I'm still on the fence about Giants.
But by the time they roll around I'm sure I'll get to at least one.

Or three. Wink

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Ade Rocks Off Regular Offline What's Occuring? Posts: 3,147 London, U.K Gender:	Re: Anything Springsteen on RO... Part 4a Reply #417 - May 31^st, 2008 at 12:11pm GotToRollMe wrote on May 31^st, 2008 at 11:44am: Ade, so glad you enjoyed the show. He's something else, isn't he? Can't wait till they roll around my way next month! hi - yes, thanks - had a brilliant evening, just a shame i can't make it tonight,
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Re: Anything Springsteen on RO... Part 4a
Reply #419 - May 31^st, 2008 at 12:13pm

GotToRollMe wrote on May 31^st, 2008 at 11:59am:

It'll be nice seeing him at Giants, Lefty, but I'm so hoping he'll do some arena shows. Standing in "the pit" for two-and-a-half hours is a bit more than this old body can handle. Shit, if I'd known I was gonna live this long I would've taken better care of myself! Cool

You did see those rumored 5 nites at MSG didn't ya, GTRM?? Wink

And yes ain't nothing like the Stones.
What do I sing when "feeling no pain," LJ??? Wink

"Wild wild horses..couldn't drag me away"....

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Re: Anything Springsteen on RO... Part 4a
Reply #422 - May 31^st, 2008 at 12:31pm

PartyDoll MEG wrote on May 31^st, 2008 at 12:13pm:

You did see those rumored 5 nites at MSG didn't ya, GTRM?? Wink

It's all coming back to me now...lol. Isn't there a rumored show for Atlantic City too? Well...THIS time I'm getting in there. That's a ticket (or two or four) I've GOTTA have. I'm WILLING it to happen! Fuck you Gazza, Will ya?

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Re: Anything Springsteen on RO... Part 4a
Reply #423 - May 31^st, 2008 at 4:03pm

Very good points by Meg,Ade and others. You never forget your first love and the Stones will always be my favorite band. But their is just no way that the Stones can compare to Springsteen right now. With the Stones it's about show business. With Springsteen it truly is about the music. He has a passion for what he does that is infectious. I mean would Mick Jagger pick a sign up out of the audience and play the song requested? It's just a whole other experience. When I saw 3 stadiium shows on the last leg of the ABB tour,I was bored frankly by the end of the Dodger Stadium show. No surprises,just the same old stuff. Another solid professionally delivered show,but no passion. After I finished seeing 3 Springsteen shows on the last U.S. leg,I immediately wanted more. I'm trying to figure out how many shows I can get to on the next leg. Meanwhile if the Stones do tour next year,I'll probably go to a show or 2. But their is just no way it will be as good as Springsteen.

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Re: Anything Springsteen on RO... Part 4a
Reply #424 - May 31^st, 2008 at 7:02pm

Emirates #2
1. Out In The Street
2. No Surrender
3. Darkness On The Edge Of Town
4. Gypsy Biker
5. Radio Nowhere
6. 4th Of July Asbury Park (Sandy)
7. Growin' Up
8. Downbound Train
9. I'm On Fire
10. Because The Night
11. She's The One
12. Living In The Future
13. Mary's Place
14. The Promised Land
15. Backstreets
16. The Rising
17. Last To Die
18. Long Walk Home
19. Badlands

20. Girls In Their Summer Clothes
21. Jungleland
22. Born To Run
23. Tenth Avenue Freeze Out
24. American Land

Back to back tour premieres with Downbound Train and I'm On Fire.
100 + songs played so far...

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