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Crowd sing-alongs throughout, crowd surfing on "Hungry Heart," mugging to the crowd (with "Ramrod" and "Rosalita" being just two prominent examples) and two members of the crowd on stage for "Dancing in the Dark." The River obviously prominently features the saxophone, and Jake put a little extra oomph into his playing, from his party noises on an especially rambunctious "Sherry Darling" (party vibes were definitely in the air all night long — come Saturday night we let our ramrods rock!) Post-River, for those who feared that his insane mood wouldn't translate into some insane surprises, that concern was quickly nullified when he immediately went into the pit and grabbed a bushel of signs upon the conclusion of "Wreck on the Highway." This increasing reciprocity of energy between Bruce and Jake perfectly encapsulated the relationship between the performers and the youthful Penn State crowd all night long. Have you had enough?" Out in the Street The River Regarding the checkered shirt: I happened to be wearing it when I "won" the very first GA lottery in Pittsburgh, and being a superstitious fella, I've worn it to every show since, quickly becoming a rather lucky shirt for yours truly (I promise I wash the shirt in between every show... for the most part… and there's a t-shirt line of defense between the button-down and my profuse sweat every night. She's the One If the line that told us to "look over yonder, see them Twin City lights" didn't get us to cheer and pay attention, then Bruce's for the entire band to "Shake your booty!" Fredrik Åkare och Cecilia Lind. screamed Bruce to the Verizon Center. Wrecking Ball Just like his first appearance at the Sports Arena in 1980, the final one focused on The River. Prove It All Night More than the Magic tour or any I can think of, this is very much their garage band tour. I'm a Rocker I'm a Rocker You Can Look (But You Better Not Touch) Badlands Thunder Road The River lands somewhere in the Top 3 of those titles for me (don't ask the other two, it changes daily). It didn’t stop Bruce and the band, however, from building “Drive All Night” to a monumental ending. March 15 / L.A. Sports Arena / Los Angeles, CA Candy's Room Purple light appeared throughout the show. And I think it's important to stress "most" and not "all" in describing their behavior. On "Drive All Night," which began nicely and got stronger as it went along, it was easy to hear Steve Van Zandt’s intricate guitar pattern, and easier still to listen as the number progressed. You Can Look (But You Better Not Touch) Springsteen news? It's the year of love. And from start to finish, Bruce was right where he needed to be on the song, "a little something," he said, "for our last night at the Sports Arena. Cadillac Ranch Crush On You Two Hearts - Steven Strauss reporting - photographs by Lisa MacIntosh, Setlist: Growin' Up Drive All Night Sometimes, as they say, less is more, and this was just the right unit to tackle the promise that was right there on the ticket: "Full 'The River' Plus!' But even assuming, as Garry Tallent tweeted the day before, the River album will be played in Europe "Not in toto and not in sequence," that does open the door for a different kind of E Street magic. Though Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band have brought this "little play" coast to coast and back again, finishing with a fourth show in New York City was no victory lap. Wreck on the Highway He may have called out "Party noises, Pittsburgh!!" As I said before, the crowd's response to Bruce calling me out was overwhelming, as was everyone who came up to me to give me high-fives, hug me, call me their hero, etc. No Surrender "Not special," we think to ourselves. The answer, of course, was affirmative, even if snowbanks are still melting messily all over town, and the first night of this two-night stand will have to be resuscitated in March. "Trapped" never fails to work a crowd into a frenzy, and with its River-era connection it's surprising that this one hasn't come out sooner. They each sang half of every verse, and even though Eddie messed up the order of some of the lyrics, it was a soulful version of the song, with the Pearl Jam rocker dancing back to back with Jake center stage during the sax solo to end the song. Out in the Street Because the Night A stillness rose to meet the ballads. Stolen Car How to make it all real and now, that's a challenge, and Bruce came through for Cleveland. His response: "That's my kind of crowd.". The feeling of being suddenly kicked in the gut when the title song rolled around, and then the procession of disoriented and lost souls on the second record: their struggles, desperation, and lonely demises. Ramrod And there was still a big one to come. Drive All Night But Stevie does, in harmony — how did his voice get better? Yes you will, and we'll be loose! Because the very next song is "Cadillac Ranch," a lively rocker set in a graveyard of luxury cars that have seen better days. "My Love" is a great example of an outtake that, with repitition, has become a much-loved live cut — you can't win if you don't play (it)! We're so glad to be in the City of Brotherly Love," and asked "Are you ready to be entertained?" Tenth Avenue Freeze-out You Can Look (But You Better Not Touch) Wreck on the Highway * * * You Can Look (But You Better Not Touch) Perhaps emboldened by the imminent release of his first solo album, Garry gave the slowest, completely off-tempo, yet coolest delivery of "meet me out in the street tonight." Jackson Cage There were no real surprises in The River performance beyond the return of the true "roadhouse" version of "Ramrod," which reemerged in Dallas and feels like an old friend has come home. In the end, all the singer wants is to be thrown in the back of that long-and-dark, shiny-and-black ride, bound for life's junkyard. Let's give him a round of applause... ". After Sunday's postponement, on what was to be Night Two, Springsteen and the E Street Band came on at 8:10 to give The World's Most Famous Arena a white-hot show worth waiting for. - 2002 Setlists Watching his confidence, his poise, and incredible talent in tackling a very difficult, sax-heavy setlist was nothing short of extraordinary. Speaking of yelping, Springsteen walked to the side platform again during his "I Wanna Marry You" introduction where he repeated his OKC question, "Do we have any cowgirls out there?" It's unfortunate that a Philadelphia crowd wouldn't rate additional actual outtakes from The River. Out in the Street Tenth Avenue Freeze-out Rosalita (Come Out Tonight) January 29 / Verizon Center / Washington, DC A creative fan had already made a sign requesting "Baby Steps of Love," which elicited more laughter from Bruce. More than any other of his albums, as Springsteen told us in the Backstreets interview last month, The River was really created and sequenced to give listeners something like the experience of an E Street Band concert: "That's why we took all the time we did with it," Bruce told us, "it was our idea of new material that played like a show... with The River, we were taking a swing at trying to get some of that feeling and some of that ambiance onto the album." I Wanna Marry You Stolen Car 1. Stolen Car "By the time I got to that record, I'd taken notice of the things that bond people to their lives: work, commitments, families. 3. Tenth Avenue Freeze-out February 8 / Times Union Center / Albany, NY That this show did not quite, in my opinion, match the last time the band played here is less about specifics of this performance in particular, and more due to the limiting nature of the current tour. The idea of it frightens you. ". Shout. Because the Night You Can Look (But You Better Not Touch) As a fan of the song, I'm glad Bruce has done a 180 on "Crush on You." * * * Independence Day You Can Look (But You Better Not Touch) Born Whether this is a new sound system or a new way of mixing the show, it's noticeable and only gets better as the show reveals itself through the moodier numbers. The Ties That Bind Thunder Road Also spotted: behind the stage at the Sports Arena, an old clock keeps time, just not for much longer. Tonight's honors went to a woman who got to celebrate her 65th birthday onstage with Bruce. Born to Run Although not everyone in the Hartford crowd seemed to either recognize "Loose Ends" or realize the significance of getting another lost classic, a powerful performance left the cognoscenti overjoyed. But even if the rest of the tour only were to include shows like Seattle, there would be hundreds upon thousands of happy campers dancing out of arenas and stadiums in the coming months. ), "Rebel Rebel" was a major highlight; but really, taking top honors tonight was the tour's namesake, the River album, full of heart and soul. Her presence helped round out the incredible new harmonies, new arrangements, and textural layers in songs such as "Independence Day," "Point Blank," "Stolen Car," and "Drive All Night." And for one of the first times all tour, we got a bevy of something we've been been clamoring for since Pittsburgh: surprises. - Christopher Phillips reporting - photographs by A.M. Saddler, Setlist: Wreck on the Highway One or two years later, more than 50% of students quit; unable to enjoy all that music education has to offer for the rest of their K-12 schooling, if not beyond. The Ties That Bind The River Fade Away - Lowell D. Kern reporting - photographs by Barry Schneier, Setlist: The ticket I bought to my first show on the original River tour was $12.50, tax included. A massive sign collection got underway after "Wreck on the Highway," and if you figured that Bruce would just find signs for songs he planned to play anyway, a placard for "Boom Boom" put the lie to that. Rosalita (Come Out Tonight) Max services the song and not his own ego. - 2007 Setlists Combined with "Born to Run," it's an explosive one-two punch that clearly communicates we've hit the homestretch. 1. Stolen Car Two Hearts Sherry Darling Yet even without liquid courage, these gals (who have made appearances at shows of Texas past, or perhaps it was their sisters) were complete balls of vivacity, and Bruce not only fixated on them but derived increased energy from their liveliness from the very first note, which in turn further ignited the crowd. They formed an impromptu chorus line, bringing the unmistakable energy of youth to a show centered on an album first performed when their parents were no older than they are now. Born Bruce and the band clearly notice, and they feed off that energy, making all of these already incredible shows that much more special and memorable. The Rising to Run Springsteen stated his intentions before the tour started: "We'll play the record start to finish, and then we'll play some of the special outtakes that are there, and we'll play some favorites..." So we've been waiting eagerly for those special outtakes, with so many powerful, "lost" 1979/80 cuts just itching to be played. March 3 / BMO Harris Bradley Center / Milwaukee, WI - Matt Orel reporting - photograph by Rene van Diemen, Setlist: I'm Goin' Down I Wanna Marry You Order a single copy "That's impressive," he told her. "By the time I got to The River, I had taken notice of things that bind people to their lives – work, commitments, families. I'm a Rocker I'm Goin' Down This time, he and the E Street Band are locked into this format, and it's demanding of both the people on stage and the people in the seats. Adam Raised a Cain The Rising Meet Me in the City How do you keep yourselves warm out there?!" The reason these particular shows are so wonderful is the level that the E Street Band is playing at. Meet Me in the City You Can Look (But You Better Not Touch) * * * I'm a Rocker Though it's odd seeing such a landmark concert mainstay pop up in the middle of a set, Bruce must have had a very clear reason for making this quick decision: he likely sensed that sides 3 and 4 of The River— full of slow, beautiful ballads — had somewhat lost the Albany crowd, culminating in someone in the pit shouting, "If you want to talk, go outside!" They've really found a way to simultaneously tighten their performance while still finding new times to add brilliant flourishes throughout. I'll remind myself here to compare various takes on "Point Blank" as the downloads become available. Point Blank Though she was in hostile territory given her Indiana University hat, no one could be too upset with her — she was also the one who brought the "I Wanna Be With You" sign to Columbus. Out in the Street Rosalita (Come Out Tonight) Inducted during the E Street Orchestra era, they returned to the Barclays Center stripped back down to their core, all of them shining individually and as a unit after three dozen full performances of 1980's magnum opus, perhaps the height of the classic E Street sound. Notes: Night two in the City of Angels was the first true second night of the entire tour, undoubtedly raising expectations for setlist changes. Maybe Columbus is the show that will change that. But as the song progressed, Tom ended up center stage with Bruce, to the amusement of the rest of the band. ", There were two charities in the house this night, with the Greater Boston Food Bank joined by The Food Project. Thunder Road A sign request for the sha-la-las of "Darlington County" started things off, a rollicking performance that included Bruce kissing a girl in the front row and haphazardly tossing his mic halfway across the stage to one of the tech guys who miraculously caught it; elongated, dual sax and violin solos from Jake and Soozie; and a finish that featured Bruce briefly cutting out the band so he and Stevie could get one last guitar riff in. Meet Me in the City before Bruce's withering guitar solo. Point Blank Such things are always subjective, but roaming the venue and finding a number of vantage points throughout the night, I was struck by the clarity and mix, which was superb. The Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena, AKA "The Dump That Jumps" is set to become the latest on Springsteen's resume of arena going away parties. "Badlands" was dynamite, and it put the crowd in state of euphoria, powering them through the usual stretch of "Because the Night" (featuring Nils flying around the stage like a madman during his solo, potentially his best of the tour so far) to "Rosalita.". Minus a little rough start, the top-notch performance of this wholly underappreciated power pop tune made it feel like a tour staple. It was also apparent that Bruce has thought hard as to how he's going to communicate to the audience. 1 of 26. Cadillac Ranch Dancing in the Dark Most of all, I think Bruce has drawn his own band closer in to the show. Out in the Street Tenth Avenue Freeze-out He went on to claim that the original title for "I Wanna Marry You" was "Baby Steps of Love." I refuse to lose sight of the reason that made me decide to spend far too great a percentage of my money on all of these shows. Wreck on the Highway The Price You Pay Crush On You Wreck on the Highway I'm a Rocker It's just one of the aspects of The River this tour has opened up for me — even if it felt like only the minority was paying attention. Closing the mini-set in dramatic fashion, and standing on a nearly dark stage with only his harmonica and Little Steven beside to play acoustic guitar, Springsteen kicks off "The River," putting one of his signature songs perfectly in context as the emotional thunderbolt it was written to be.