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Dude, I don't even think this is his most famous song with the word 'Born' in the title.That list has Born to Run at #15. Considering that it's indisputably his most famous song,
Dude, I don't even think this is his most famous song with the word 'Born' in the title.That list has Born to Run at #15. Considering that it's indisputably his most famous song,
Maybe this is where the disconnect is happening, I'm talking the general public not Springsteen fans. Meaning a lot of the folks who have responded to this thread that they don't' care one way or the other or just flat out don't care for him. You can continue to rail to the heavens that everyone knows those songs but they simple don't. Springsteen has his fair share of hits but he has a whole other body of work that unless you've listened to at least 3 albums front to back (Greetings from Asbury Park, NJ, Darkness on the Edge of Town, Born to Run), you wouldn't even be aware of. That was point.Anyway, the original claim was that "most have never heard" Thunder Road and Badlands. I would be very surprised if there are any people out there who consider themselves Springsteen fans who have never heard those songs. And a good chunk of non-fans have also heard of them. Maybe you're right that there are some generational dynamics at play (I'm GenX).
But carry on
I guess I am different as I still listen to classic rock radio and Thunder Road is played A LOT when they play Bruce. Badlands not so much so I agree I wouldn't think it is a top 10 most remembered song by those that are casual listeners.Maybe this is where the disconnect is happening, I'm talking the general public not Springsteen fans. Meaning a lot of the folks who have responded to this thread that they don't' care one way or the other or just flat out don't care for him. You can continue to rail to the heavens that everyone knows those songs but they simple don't. Springsteen has his fair share of hits but he has a whole other body of work that unless you've listened to at least 3 albums front to back (Greetings from Asbury Park, NJ, Darkness on the Edge of Town, Born to Run), you wouldn't even be aware of. That was point.Anyway, the original claim was that "most have never heard" Thunder Road and Badlands. I would be very surprised if there are any people out there who consider themselves Springsteen fans who have never heard those songs. And a good chunk of non-fans have also heard of them. Maybe you're right that there are some generational dynamics at play (I'm GenX).
But carry on
I am not a Bruce fan, but I can name and sing right now parts of probably 8-10 of his songs, and saw him live in concert about a year or so ago.
Sitting here at this moment, I have no recollection of Thunder Road or Badlands, what the melody or lyrics are, or what they are about. If you asked me to name 10 Springsteen songs, I wouldn’t have come up with either of those.
Now, if I pulled them up on Spotify, my guess is that I’d recognize them, but sitting here now, I’m shuked. And that is not the case for a bunch of other hits he’s had. So I tend to agree with your take.
Now, if I pulled them up on Spotify, my guess is that I’d recognize them, but sitting here now, I’m shuked.
My faith in humanity has been restored
Now, if I pulled them up on Spotify, my guess is that I’d recognize them, but sitting here now, I’m shuked.
Well, I was wrong. Pulled up both Thunder Road and Badlands on Spotify and didn’t really recognize them, even though I’m sure he played them at the concert I went to.
It's a conspiracy, I tell ya! You're all plotting against me!My faith in humanity has been restored
Now, if I pulled them up on Spotify, my guess is that I’d recognize them, but sitting here now, I’m shuked.
Well, I was wrong. Pulled up both Thunder Road and Badlands on Spotify and didn’t really recognize them, even though I’m sure he played them at the concert I went to.
Anyway, the original claim was that "most have never heard" Thunder Road and Badlands.
Voted not a fan. The only Bruce Springsteen tune that I like is one that Joan Jett covered in her movie, "Light of Day." I honestly couldn't imagine him singing it.
Yup, Joan Jett's version is for sure better, even without Silvio Dante.Voted not a fan. The only Bruce Springsteen tune that I like is one that Joan Jett covered in her movie, "Light of Day." I honestly couldn't imagine him singing it.
Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band - Light of Day (Live in New York City)
Live in New York CityWatch - https://LegacyRecordings.lnk.to/BS_LiveInNYC!lodAbout:Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band’s first tour in 10 years ended with ...www.youtube.com
ETA: never noticed until now that the song uses the same chord changes as "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction"
All-time setlist: https://www.setlist.fm/stats/bruce-springsteen-2bd6dcce.htmlWell, I was wrong. Pulled up both Thunder Road and Badlands on Spotify and didn’t really recognize them, even though I’m sure he played them at the concert I went to.
All-time setlist: https://www.setlist.fm/stats/bruce-springsteen-2bd6dcce.htmlWell, I was wrong. Pulled up both Thunder Road and Badlands on Spotify and didn’t really recognize them, even though I’m sure he played them at the concert I went to.
VINDICATION!!!!!!!!Interesting - I pulled up my iTunes play counts - which includes some live stuff:
1. Born to Run
2. The River
3. Thunder Road
4. Badlands
5. 10th Avenue Freeze out
6. Rosalita
7. Born in the USA
8. Johnny 99
9. My Hometown
10. Glory Days
I don't listen to Springsteen as often these days, but when I do, I am definitely pulling up older stuff.
Great song, not a terrible movieVoted not a fan. The only Bruce Springsteen tune that I like is one that Joan Jett covered in her movie, "Light of Day." I honestly couldn't imagine him singing it.
That's because that's where the good **** is!I don't listen to Springsteen as often these days, but when I do, I am definitely pulling up older stuff.
Well Lipstick Suzy told Cue Ball Annie that Spanish Tony and Weak Kneed Willy were lookin' for a fight
Then Pancake Jimmy told Stutter Box Bobby that Big Boob Jenny was outta sight
So hop on the back of my bike and we'll go for a ride
And kick the Moon 'til it bleeds daylight AND I SWEAR IT'LL BE ALRIGHT HUH-WUNNN TOO THEE FAWWWWWWWWWWW