Bruce Springsteen - Dancing in the dark
Ah, The Boss. The line "You can't start a fire without a spark" from Dancing in the dark is one of the most important sentences in my life. The best things in life come from passion. I enjoy nothing more than watching passion, as well as helping to create and direct passion. That is why I like this video so much -- not only do the lyrics nail it, Bruce's performance is also living proof of it.
I only saw Bruce Springsteen once. A number of years ago my dad took me to a Bruce Springsteen concert -- it's been the only rock concert I've ever been to with my dad, making it a special experience on its own. The concert itself was one of the most amazing things I've ever seen -- the level of sustained energy and joy was simply incredible.
For all these reasons, watching the video above makes me start my day with a smile. I'm one lucky bastard.
I love the Boss too. I saw him once in concert in New Jersey and concur with your review. I'll take you to a Boss themed sandwich shop in Acton when you get to Boston.
June 4, 2010 - 13:41Amen, this is the soulfood that keeps us going! Thanks!!
June 4, 2010 - 15:27Lucky indeed.
I rediscovered the Boss about 4 months ago, while packing up our old apartment. Somehow I missed his CD's while digitizing my collection.
Love this performance with the E-Street band!
June 4, 2010 - 18:12My dad took me to see Bruce Springsteen too! I was in 4th grade, and it was my first concert ever. It was probably the most exciting thing I had ever done in my life at that point. :)
June 5, 2010 - 05:24One of my favourite songs. How many hidden Springsteen references are there in Drupal core I wonder? I googled hook_thunder_road(), but found nothing...
June 6, 2010 - 01:28Dries, I can actually see you in that video! At 50 seconds in, you must be the guy standing about two feet taller than everyone around you. :-)
June 7, 2010 - 14:19I love the crowd @ 3:40
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