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© Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.Bruce Springsteen plans Broadway return of his one-man show
By MARK KENNEDY NEW YORK©2024 GPlusMedia Inc.
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WA4TKG
Lol
starpunk
Don't laugh. His show has a soundtrack CD, and I own a copy. Not only are the songs good but the show is a bit autobiographical and has some humorous elements in it. Give it a lsten. The Boss is quite a showman.
bass4funk
What a joke. Lol
bass4funk
For his music as well.
Well, music is subjective and as someone who works in the business, I can comment and say that for my personal taste I have never known musically what is so special about the guy. Again, if he's someone's cup of tea, more power to them, but I definitely don't find his voice, musical arrangements or onstage presence appealing, inspiring, moving, or uplifting and this was way before we know about his nutty stance on politics.
Naw, there are better talented and proper musicians out there.
I never heard of the homeless in California getting something for him. In that case, Bon Jovi is way better or Gary Sinise.
bass4funk
I am very objective, but as someone who just deals in musical history, as well as scoring and arrangements, I think my personal opinion among the circle of people I'm involved with is extremely valid, that doesn't mean I have the final word, it is just based on years of musical experience. You can apply the same analogy to Randy Jackson, former judge of American Idol, he was a judge that critiqued young talent and could see if they had it to make it big as well as judging their musical abilities, many didn't make and many decided to never give up and go for it and pursue their dream and some did become successful even if Jackson some of these people were mediocre musicians, in the end, they were able achieve their musical dreams and goals. Apply the same analogy, I think Springsteen may be way too overrated, you might not and that is ok. I am rather picky when it comes to musical talent and music overall because "one" of the things that I do in my job is to critique and review movies and films.
That is not true, I thought the man was nutty back in the '80s before I knew where he stood politically. I think Elvis was way more musically talented and gifted than Springsteen, but I am NOT a fan of Elvis or his music, but he was a very talented performer. The same goes for Prince, disliked the guy's music, but he was an excellent musician and performer. So I do give credit where credit is due.
bass4funk
Of course, he doesn't have to, I personally don't care, but don't give me the crap story that he cares about the homeless, perhaps in his State, but overall or to make some charity foundation, he has not done so.
I understand
I sure do
bass4funk
No, just giving my opinion.
It's ok, don't worry, my point was you were on me about how gracious the man is in his home State and I merely said, I don't agree that the man truly cares about the poor generally speaking overall, maybe in his State, but with all the money he has and the mediocre songs he sings about blue-collar workers, one might think he would help more people across the country, but that's on him, but I don't believe the man is sincere.
Well, if you think he's a good guy for helping people in the arts ok, but just think the guy is mediocre at best.
A lot more than Springsteen.
bass4funk
I'm not accusing you, relax, but I do have an opinion based on years in the business.
And my argument was, if the man truly cared about the homeless, he could create a foundation for thousands of needy people, he can do whatever he wants, but to claim that he cares about the poor and working-class, it's kind of limited and regulated to Jersey.
I do a lot as I said and have for years and not just for one State and just leave it at that.
We already went through this.
bass4funk
We went through this already.
I agree. I was just commenting on years of his so called stance of caring about blue collar workers is overall a complete ruse or limited to say the least.
For a few, yes.
Online and leave it at that.
bass4funk
Supporting and giving millions in donation are two different things
Again, has nothing to do with blue collar workers.
admirable list, but that never answered my question.
toolonggone
If you do, as you say, have years in the business then you ought to know that while talent may be objective in terms of hitting the right notes and keys, appeal is not. That is purely subjective and in that regard, Bruce Springsteen is undeniably successful, having sold more than 64.5 million records "making him the 15th highest-selling artist of all time and seventh highest-selling male artist overall".
Do your research. He did exactly that years ago and not just for New Jersey though I fail to see how it would be any less worthy if he had decided to stick with one state in supporting the homeless and needy.
So we're just supposed to believe and accept that you do "a lot" but what, Springsteen has to prove himself in your eyes in order to be a worthy contributor to society?
starpunk
I've seen Bruce live four times and at his shows ALL the proceeds from the touring souvenir sales go directly back to the city he plays in. It often goes to a food bank or an organization similar to it in every town he plays in, and that includes in California or even planet Pluto. I know.
bass4funk
I vehemently disagree on that one.
I know the man has sold millions of albums, again, I don't deny his success, so we don't have to debate that, I give him that for his fanbase, which I am not a part of and that was never my original argument, a lot of people like the man and his talents, whatever that may be, but look at Prince and I think he is definitely more talented without a doubt and I am not a fan at all, but I do recognize something unique, I never saw that with Springsteen and while I have stated before that music is subjective
That was a long time ago and once again, he can do with his money what he wants, but I think the guy is a lot of talk and you or anyone else will never browbeat me into changing my mind and it's ok, a lot of people don't like the people I musically look up to and that is alright, we used to live in a society where people could voice their opinions without an ounce of backlash, now the left has made it that everyone has to be in unison and have a collective one thought, I am not going to partake in that, be pushed of intimidated, I feel the way I feel and I am just expressing it on a forum and that is it, you admire him, I respect your opinion, but I don't, that's it.
You don't have to believe anything, I am just answering a basic question, nothing more and whether you believe me or not is totally irrelevant, why would I not answer a question that is directed towards me?
No, absolutely not, he doesn't have to, but from what I personally know, heard, and have seen over the years, I think the man is good with some of the things he does, but other things he's a complete hypocrite.
toolonggone
bass4funk
So, the bottom line is that he’s human and this is pretty a left/right political thing for you. Good to know.
By the way, I never said I admired him. That’s an assumption on your part.
toolonggone
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