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EC in the pit stage left next to Scialfa MSG 11-7
from the very first song THUNDERCRACK grooving all the way through the entire show until the end of BORN TO RUN! i was getting nervous that it wasn't going to happen. until BRUCE & E STREET began (YOUR LOVE KEEPS LIFTING ME) HIGHER AND HIGHER as the LAST encore and Bruce said the magic word..."ELVIS"!!!!! at last, i've seen my two buddies together. GREAT NIGHT! and my tape is very listenable too.
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Re: EC in the pit stage left next to Scialfa MSG 11-7
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Bruce Springsteen at Madison Square Garden: Night One
By Jay Lustig/The Star-Ledger
November 07, 2009, 2:27AM
ROGER KISBY/GETTYBruce Springsteen performs at Madison Square Garden, Nov. 7
NEW YORK -- "Tonight, we're gonna do something that's never been done before. Never, ever. I hope we can do it."
With these words, Bruce Springsteen introduced one of the most eagerly anticipated concert segments of his career: all seven songs from his classic album, "The Wild, the Innocent and the E Street Shuffle," played in their original order. He announced, on Tuesday, that he would play that album at the first of his two Madison Square Garden concerts, Saturday, and another album he has never played in its entirety, "The River," on Sunday.
Springsteen has played three other albums -- "Born To Run," "Born In the U.S.A.," and "Darkness At the Edge of Town" -- at recent shows. But never these two.
Some songs, like "Wild Billy's Circus Story" (with bassist Garry Tallent switching to tuba) and "New York City Serenade" (with percussionist Richard Blackwell, who played on the original session, rejoining the band, plus an added string section), qualified as rarities. Others, like "Rosalita" and "Kitty's Back," have been played fairly frequently on Springsteen's current tour.
Hearing the songs together emphasized how unique that album -- the second of Springsteen's career, released in 1973 -- is, with a free-wheeling, jazzy flavor that he would never really revisit. The segment peaked with the majestic "Incident on 57th Street," whose tension set up the joyful release of "Rosalita." A Roy Bittan piano solo served as a bridge between these two very different but both intensely romantic songs.
As satisfying as this segment was, it wasn't a surprise. But there were surprises in this three-hour show, most notably a guest appearance by Elvis Costello on the finale, a feverish cover of the Jackie Wilson hit, "(Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher and Higher." Blackwell and the five-piece horn section that appeared on some of the "WIESS" songs also joined in.
Springsteen paid tribute to the Yankees' world series win by playing his baseball-themed "Glory Days" in response to a fan request. "It must be done, it must be done. Congratulations, New York," he said.
He held up the fan's sign, which said "World Champs 27" (this was the team's 27th championship) in addition to the song title. At the end of the song, Springsteen pretended to use his guitar as a bat after guitarist Steven Van Zandt pretended to pitch a ball to him.
Another request, "Does This Bus Stop at 82nd Street?", was chosen because of its New York setting. Springsteen also mentioned, before performing the "WIESS" songs, that half the album is set in New Jersey, and half is about his ideas and fantasies about New York.
He kicked off the show with "Thundercrack," mentioning that it is an outtake from "WIESS." Springsteen released the song on his 1998 rarities boxed set, "Tracks."
Here is Saturday's setlist ("WIESS" songs are in bold):
"Thundercrack"
"Seeds"
"Prove It All Night"
"Hungry Heart"
"Working On A Dream"
"The E Street Shuffle"
"4th of July, Asbury Park (Sandy)"
"Kitty's Back"
"Wild Billy's Circus Story"
"Incident on 57th Street"
"Rosalita (Come Out Tonight)"
"New York City Serenade" (with Richard Blackwell)
"Waitin' On A Sunny Day"
"Raise Your Hand" (with excerpt from "You Sexy Thing")
"Does This Bus Stop At 82nd Street?"
"Glory Days"
"Human Touch"
"Lonesome Day"
"The Rising"
"Born To Run"
"Wrecking Ball"
"Bobby Jean"
"American Land"
"Dancing In the Dark"
"(Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher and Higher" (with Elvis Costello and Richard Blackwell)
Bruce Springsteen at Madison Square Garden: Night One
By Jay Lustig/The Star-Ledger
November 07, 2009, 2:27AM
ROGER KISBY/GETTYBruce Springsteen performs at Madison Square Garden, Nov. 7
NEW YORK -- "Tonight, we're gonna do something that's never been done before. Never, ever. I hope we can do it."
With these words, Bruce Springsteen introduced one of the most eagerly anticipated concert segments of his career: all seven songs from his classic album, "The Wild, the Innocent and the E Street Shuffle," played in their original order. He announced, on Tuesday, that he would play that album at the first of his two Madison Square Garden concerts, Saturday, and another album he has never played in its entirety, "The River," on Sunday.
Springsteen has played three other albums -- "Born To Run," "Born In the U.S.A.," and "Darkness At the Edge of Town" -- at recent shows. But never these two.
Some songs, like "Wild Billy's Circus Story" (with bassist Garry Tallent switching to tuba) and "New York City Serenade" (with percussionist Richard Blackwell, who played on the original session, rejoining the band, plus an added string section), qualified as rarities. Others, like "Rosalita" and "Kitty's Back," have been played fairly frequently on Springsteen's current tour.
Hearing the songs together emphasized how unique that album -- the second of Springsteen's career, released in 1973 -- is, with a free-wheeling, jazzy flavor that he would never really revisit. The segment peaked with the majestic "Incident on 57th Street," whose tension set up the joyful release of "Rosalita." A Roy Bittan piano solo served as a bridge between these two very different but both intensely romantic songs.
As satisfying as this segment was, it wasn't a surprise. But there were surprises in this three-hour show, most notably a guest appearance by Elvis Costello on the finale, a feverish cover of the Jackie Wilson hit, "(Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher and Higher." Blackwell and the five-piece horn section that appeared on some of the "WIESS" songs also joined in.
Springsteen paid tribute to the Yankees' world series win by playing his baseball-themed "Glory Days" in response to a fan request. "It must be done, it must be done. Congratulations, New York," he said.
He held up the fan's sign, which said "World Champs 27" (this was the team's 27th championship) in addition to the song title. At the end of the song, Springsteen pretended to use his guitar as a bat after guitarist Steven Van Zandt pretended to pitch a ball to him.
Another request, "Does This Bus Stop at 82nd Street?", was chosen because of its New York setting. Springsteen also mentioned, before performing the "WIESS" songs, that half the album is set in New Jersey, and half is about his ideas and fantasies about New York.
He kicked off the show with "Thundercrack," mentioning that it is an outtake from "WIESS." Springsteen released the song on his 1998 rarities boxed set, "Tracks."
Here is Saturday's setlist ("WIESS" songs are in bold):
"Thundercrack"
"Seeds"
"Prove It All Night"
"Hungry Heart"
"Working On A Dream"
"The E Street Shuffle"
"4th of July, Asbury Park (Sandy)"
"Kitty's Back"
"Wild Billy's Circus Story"
"Incident on 57th Street"
"Rosalita (Come Out Tonight)"
"New York City Serenade" (with Richard Blackwell)
"Waitin' On A Sunny Day"
"Raise Your Hand" (with excerpt from "You Sexy Thing")
"Does This Bus Stop At 82nd Street?"
"Glory Days"
"Human Touch"
"Lonesome Day"
"The Rising"
"Born To Run"
"Wrecking Ball"
"Bobby Jean"
"American Land"
"Dancing In the Dark"
"(Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher and Higher" (with Elvis Costello and Richard Blackwell)
Since you put me down, it seems i've been very gloomy. You may laugh but pretty girls look right through me.
Re: EC in the pit stage left next to Scialfa MSG 11-7
JohnH posts to listserv -
Here's an MP3 of EC guesting with Bruce on "(Your Love Keeps Lifting
Me) Higher and Higher" a couple hours at Madison Square Garden.
It runs 9:43. I can't hear any Elvis after the first verse or so, but
I'm sure he's in there somewhere...
MP3 (lossy) 192 kbps (13.3 MB)
http://www.mediafire.com/?tyizh5jty1y
FLAC (lossless) 749 kpbs (52 MB)
http://www.mediafire.com/?5tkjqmwwnzl
checksum (for both) http://www.mediafire.com/?gwyjmynujkw
Thanks to the taper (bossman284) and the internet...
Here's an MP3 of EC guesting with Bruce on "(Your Love Keeps Lifting
Me) Higher and Higher" a couple hours at Madison Square Garden.
It runs 9:43. I can't hear any Elvis after the first verse or so, but
I'm sure he's in there somewhere...
MP3 (lossy) 192 kbps (13.3 MB)
http://www.mediafire.com/?tyizh5jty1y
FLAC (lossless) 749 kpbs (52 MB)
http://www.mediafire.com/?5tkjqmwwnzl
checksum (for both) http://www.mediafire.com/?gwyjmynujkw
Thanks to the taper (bossman284) and the internet...
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bronxapostle
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Re: EC in the pit stage left next to Scialfa MSG 11-7
johnfoyle wrote:JohnH posts to listserv -
Here's an MP3 of EC guesting with Bruce on "(Your Love Keeps Lifting
Me) Higher and Higher" a couple hours at Madison Square Garden.
It runs 9:43. I can't hear any Elvis after the first verse or so, but
I'm sure he's in there somewhere...
MP3 (lossy) 192 kbps (13.3 MB)
http://www.mediafire.com/?tyizh5jty1y
FLAC (lossless) 749 kpbs (52 MB)
http://www.mediafire.com/?5tkjqmwwnzl
checksum (for both) http://www.mediafire.com/?gwyjmynujkw
Thanks to the taper (bossman284) and the internet...
SORRY john, but he sang the third verse too....listen again!!!! and that high pitched female yelp on the intro and throughout the song...ELVIS!! and electric guitar the whole song.
Re: EC in the pit stage left next to Scialfa MSG 11-7
Damn, check out Elvis... All slimmed down. Nice ass. He is looking good. Good for him!
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Re: EC in the pit stage left next to Scialfa MSG 11-7
And no jacket! What's going on? Great fun.
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bronxapostle
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Re: EC in the pit stage left next to Scialfa MSG 11-7
one backstreets poster stated that E was there last night as well, but he did NOT hit the stage. glad i picked the RIGHT night. though did you see the setlist including entire THE RIVER lp??? SWEET! sure hope it's not the last MSG sees of THE E STREET BAND!!
Re: EC in the pit stage left next to Scialfa MSG 11-7
Glad it finally happened for you BA!
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bronxapostle
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Re: EC in the pit stage left next to Scialfa MSG 11-7
jmm wrote:Glad it finally happened for you BA!
thanks JACK! great tape...but i'm sure there are many. go read my NEW post ba EC and BRUCE!!
Re: EC in the pit stage left next to Scialfa MSG 11-7
I also feel the need to comment on how refreshing it is to see him with out a suit jacket on. Nice!
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Re: EC in the pit stage left next to Scialfa MSG 11-7
Do you think he wrestled with his demons for ages before going out there:
Declan:Go on - look at Brucie, he's so laid back in his shirt, you can do it!
Elvis: No way, I haven't been on a stage in 27 years without a jacket!
Declan: You big girl's blouse, or rather, you old man's jacket!
Elvis: Do you think they might laugh at me...
etc.
(Seriously: John, when was Elv last on stage without one?!?!? Now there's a trivia question!)
Declan:Go on - look at Brucie, he's so laid back in his shirt, you can do it!
Elvis: No way, I haven't been on a stage in 27 years without a jacket!
Declan: You big girl's blouse, or rather, you old man's jacket!
Elvis: Do you think they might laugh at me...
etc.
(Seriously: John, when was Elv last on stage without one?!?!? Now there's a trivia question!)
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Re: EC in the pit stage left next to Scialfa MSG 11-7
Agreed! He looked just as good as Bruce there! My first post btwMOJO wrote:Damn, check out Elvis... All slimmed down. Nice ass. He is looking good. Good for him!
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bronxapostle
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Re: EC in the pit stage left next to Scialfa MSG 11-7
thanks JF! definite lack of pics so far! i will get some of my brother's up when i figure how!
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