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Cheryl, Kingtson, MA — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 14:19:32 GMT

Top 5: (Only FIVE???) I'll try...

"Something in the Night"
"Jungleland"
"Rosalita"
"Darkness on the Edge of Town"
"Sherry Darlin'" (Closest he'll get to singing my name!)
"She's the One"

Okay...I picked 6...so hard to narrow it down! Too many favorites! He has quite the catalog and they're all great! He keeps adding more and more...Love the new "Radio Nowhere" too now!

Favorite Bruce memory: Seeing him live for the very first time at Gillette Stadium in '03 for the Rising Tour. It was as someone else stated a "religous experience" for me, and at the same time I felt like a giddy school girl all over again! The man has sooo much energy! What a great performer! I'm now addicted to seeing him live every chance I get! See you in Boston Bruce or is it Boss-town :) Got my tickets! Can't wait! Looking forward to tomorrow on the Today Show too! Thanks Today Show for bringing on my favorite performer again :)

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Karen LeBrasseur, Middletown, CT — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 15:11:27 GMT

To have THE BOSS appear on your show on SEPTEMBER 28 is so GREAT. My good friend,JUDY A.from Kentucky, is maybe his BIGGEST FAN EVER. It is her BIRTHDAY and it is a BIG ONE. Al, please say happy birthday to her from the Boss. Do you think HE would ever say it??????

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Aminah Yaquin Carroll — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 15:22:37 GMT

Bruce Springsteen used to be called the Boss, and he hated it: he is a working, travelin, seeking man's (and woman's )down to earth angel Bard...the songs he writes and sings resonate in my heart so deeply that i cannot even use words to touch the feelings.

Meanwhile, to pick favorites is a wonderful opportunity to share the ones that i love most: but however i can listen to and cherish Bruce's "albums" and CDs story after story after song after musical articulation of Truth with Beauty over and over and over and i do, and over all these many years...

Racing in the Street
Thunder Road
If I Should Fall Behind
The Rising
Asbury Park 4th of July (Sandy)
Independence Day
Darkness on the Edge of Town
Highway Patrolman/Atlantic City
Philadelphia
Blood Brothers

Peace and Blessings to you all Beloved Bruce and E Street Band, friends and fans, kindred spirits

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Katherine Byrd, Norfolk, VA — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 15:27:13 GMT

Top Five Songs - yeah, don't make it hard (lol)
Kitty's Back ( Conan O'Brien version )
Open All Night ( Seegar Sessions Version )
Thunder Road ( instructions to play at my funeral )
Born to Run ( cause baby, we were.... )
Racing in the Streets ( that piano - wow )
and top faves off of MAGIC
Devils Arcade ( the beat of your heart )
Livin in the Future ( cause none of this has happened yet )
Radio Nowhere ( IS THERE ANYBODY ALIVE OUT THERE )
Long Walk Home ( beautiful )
I'll Work for your Love ( and I'll do the same, Bruce )

My greatest Bruce memory was during The Rising Tour and a group of us went down to celebrate Sam's 50th birthday and for his birthday, HE bought all of us tickets and put us up in a five star hotel. And it just happened to be the same hotel Bruce and the band were staying at. We got to meet Bruce after the show and he signed our tickets and my special edition cd of THE RISING, which I just happened to have with me at the time (lol) To stand next to this inspiring man and look into his eyes and say THANKS for the music was amazing. It was difficult going to sleep knowing that Bruce was just one floor above us. Talk about a Birthday Party!!!!

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Maria Rizzo Hawthorne NJ — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 15:32:36 GMT

My Favorite Bruce Memory 6-24-06 at PNC Arts Center.
I had a sign requesting he play Maria's Bed, at one point Bruce stopped and asked if my name really was Maria and said if it wasn't it is tonight and played Maria's Bed for me. I was fortunate enough to meet him the following in night, where I thanked him, hugged him and kissed him even got a photo taken, which was not saved and that person will remain nameless( LOL) , I was grateful and more appreciative to have the opportunity to thank Bruce personally for playing my request. A few months later he signed it for me. It is now framed. And Yes, Bruce my name really is Maria, thanks again and looking forward the tour! I have a picture but don't know how to post it.
Top 5 Songs
Thunder Road
Born To Run
Roulette
Another Thin Line
Backstreets

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Susan, Salt Lake City — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 15:35:39 GMT

Jungleland, Let's Be Friends, Secret Garden, Thunder Road, Born To Run (hard to stop at just five) The Rising

Note to IPod generation - you never never allow Born to Run to play on shuffle setting. It's sacreligious.

I have never TIVOed the Today Show but I will tomorrow.

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Braden Sweet, Denison, Texas — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 15:41:18 GMT

Top five songs(as of right now):
The Promised Land
Badlands
Long Walk Home
The Ties that Bind
Jackson Cage

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Brenda, KS — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 15:56:04 GMT

I'm biased but I choose Red Headed Woman! :-)

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Adam Yenkin Evanston Il — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 15:58:23 GMT

How can any Bruce Fan not mention in the top five the song Trapped, The Rising, and no Surrender. Then again to choose just five Bruce songs is a task all unto itself.

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Hen, Kiryat Haim (Haifa), Israel — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 16:13:46 GMT

I'm 24, live in Israel and what i have to say is
i love'em all, some more than other, some less, some i can't even remember till i listen to them.
a few of which came up in mind are:
10th avenue freeze out (Just love the live versions of it)
backstreet
rosalita (come out tonight)
sherry darling
rendezvous
johnny 99
and more... you can't really have only top 5..

First (and hopefully not last) time i saw him back on 2003, The Rising tour, in Holland. i flew from Israel to Holland, i got there one day before the concert and slept under the rain, near the soccer field, we (me and my friend) were the first people there.
ill never forget it, i got into the pit, i ran the entire field, got inside the pit and was first row, to tell you the truth i still can't believe i was actually in his concert.
I'm trying to figure out how i can ask him to come and perform in Israel, if anyone knows of any way, I'd love to hear from you

Cheers.

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Dave, Atkinson, NH — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 16:16:04 GMT

Seeing Bruce and the E Street Band at the old Boston Garden, a week after John Lennon was shot, is my best memory of the many times I've seen them. Looking forward to 2 nights at the "new" garden in Nov.
Five songs are tough to pick. My early memories have to pick "For You", "Spirit in the Night", "Incident on 57th St.", "Jungleland", "The Promised Land", but don't hold me to 'em.

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K.D., Helena, MT — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 16:20:06 GMT

Badlands
Because The Night
Pink Cadillac
Dancing in the Dark
Born to Run

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Carrie, Black River Falls, Wis. — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 16:21:21 GMT

Maybe memorable or pulling at your soul best describes my five (there are just too many):
Streets of Philadelphia
Secret Garden
Radio Nowhere
Eyes on the Prize (Live in Dublin)
If I Should Fall Behind (Live in Dublin)

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Michael J., Baltimore,Md — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 16:23:56 GMT

5 best?...impossible. There are just SO many great ones. Also...I don't want to split hairs but it depends to some degree upon whether we're talking about cuts from albums or stage performances.(some merely average album cuts become great when he's performing them onstage) Anyway....here goes:
1.BTR
2.Jungleland
3.Rosalita
4.Thunder Road
5.Badlands
It's almost painful to do this and have to leave off the likes of Sandy (Asbury Park),New York City Serenade (Kudos to Ryan Osborn for picking a great one that too many people have never taken the time to listen to carefully), Blinded By the Light (great hit and cover for Manfred Mann but Bruce's is still the best version).
I apologize for all the great and near-great ones I didn't have time to list

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Karen, Milwaukee WI — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 16:24:23 GMT

I've seen Bruce 7 times now, but my fave is the time I skipped work and waited in line to get in the front row for the The Rising tour in Milwaukee. The show was completely electrifying - it brought me to tears and cheers throughout the night. I did touch Bruce's hand that night (LOVE being in the front row) - but his music has touched my heart and soul my entire life.
Top picks, in no particular order (5 is just not possible):
Candy's Room (I pretend it's Karen's Room)
She's the One
My Hometown
One Step Up
Land of Hope and Dreams
Reason to Believe
No Surrender
Badlands
Trapped

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Alison, Jersey Shore, NJ — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 16:26:21 GMT

Thunder Road. And The Rising. Oh, and Jersey Girl. Wonder what it is about Thunder Road that has such a universal appeal??

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BettyO, Highland, NY — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 16:32:12 GMT

Thunder Road
Born to Run
Jungleland
Candy's Room
Badlands

Just typing those titles gives me the goose bumps! My husband bought tickets for the 11/15 show in Albany, for my birthday, which just so happens to be 9/23!! Happy bday to Bruce! See and hear you soon!

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Patty Pappas, Toronto, Ontario, Canada — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 16:34:10 GMT

My favourite Bruce memory? It has to be November 9, 2005 when, much to my very great surprise and delight, Bruce Springsteen pulled out my 'visual aid' from beside his piano, said my name (pronounced my last name incorrectly!LOL!!!) and proceeded to use that visual aid as part of his story that proceeded the song "Jesus Was an Only Son". And he continued to use that poster for the rest of the Devils and Dust tour!

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alan j. kirsch — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 16:34:55 GMT

What was the inspiration for the song " Lost In The Flood" My personal favorite....

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Chris Call, Little Rock, Arkansas — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 16:34:55 GMT

Five???? Downbound Train, Lucky Town, Because the Nite, Thunder Road, Backstreets.

Favorite memory.

Begging five friends to go and see Bruce in Little Rock AR. for the Born to Run tour. They declined. I payed their way, and he played to a house of about 300 ( yes 300 ) for 2.5 hours. They all became fans.

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Christine Cirelli, Squamish, British Columbia, Canada — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 16:35:01 GMT

All time favourite Bruce songs:
Drive All Night
New York City Serenade
Incident
Born To Run
Jungleland
For You
Something In The Night
Janey Don't You Lose Heart
4th Of July, Asbury Park (Sandy)
When You're Alone

Okay I could name another few dozen....

One of my all time favourite Bruce memories....Giants Stadium, July 24 2003. My whole family (me, my husband, our 4 kids, ages 17, 10, 8 and 3) drove to Jersey from Northern Ontario (12 hour drive) to take part in what just happens to be the greatest summer of my life, from tailgating in the parking lot, meeting some great people, playing ball hockey all afternoon, taking the kids to play at the makeshift amusement park, and then heading into the stadium for the concert.
We had the infamous section 108 seats (kind of bad view) and were quickly upgraded to the floor! We couldn't believe our luck.....one of the most memorable parts of all of this was just looking up at the crowd. Our youngest (the only boy) was only three and already a tremendous Bruce fan, going as far as carrying his little yellow plastic guitar on his back that whole day(except during his pre-show nap)....as the lights went down, and the band started playing, our son insisted his Dad hold him on his shoulders and he went crazy playing his guitar along with Bruce, for the whole THREE HOUR SHOW! He had people in complete shock all around us, high fiving him.....by the end of the night, the lighting guys, who were directly behind us the whole night, were just amazed at our son and how much he loved the show, and one of them came over to us at the end of the show and handed me Bruce's set list for the night, telling me "This is for the boy because I have never seen anythng like it"!
We went on to see three more shows in Jersey and the final two in New York, where our kids got to see Bob Dylan up on stage with Bruce! What more could we ask for??
By the end of that final concert, our little boy had completely lost his voice from singing so loudly....as we drove away that night, over the bridge, heading out of the city, that three year old boy, in his hoarse voice, said "Bye bye New York"....I will bever forget the feeling I had, knowing we would never have this moment again, that our kids would all be older and things will have changed the next time Bruce and his band went out on tour.
Sure enough, life has changed, the kids are older, we live at the opposite end of the country but I think we're ready for another great year of making memories with Bruce!
And I can't wait!!

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Gail, Seattle, Wa — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 16:38:52 GMT

I can't pick 5. I have a playlist of my favorite 20 that are NOT the obvious choices. Don't get me wrong, I LOVE Thunder Road, etc. but there is more to Bruce than just that music we've all heard. Get your hands on some of his more obscure songs (Tracks for example) and enjoy a whole new dimension of The Boss
1. Growin' Up 11. Bishop Danced
2. Lost In The Flood 12. Brothers Under the Bridge
3. Atlantic City 13. Seaside Bar Song
4. Badlands 14. Pink Cadillac
5. Rosalita 15. Rockaway the Days
6. She's The One 16. Zero And Blind Terry
7. This Hard Land 17. Give The Girl A Kiss
8. Leap Of Faith 18. Thundercrack
9. Man at the Top 19. Murder Incorporated
10. Janey Don't You Lose Heart 20. Radio Nowhere

I want to squeeze "Youngstown" and "41 Shots (American Skin)" in there somewhere, but can't find two songs I'd remove from the list to do so. So it will have to be the top 22.

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val haman, placerville, ca — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 16:39:35 GMT

I have been waiting for Bruce to tour as I have never seen him in concert and had it on "my list". I had a dream I was at a party and he was there and I asked him when he was going to go on tour. I didn't get the answer, but the next day I was just goofing around on ticketmaster and low and behold, found out tix were going on sale in 3 days!
I am hoping to hear Pink Cadillac (my dear departed dad always drove a Caddie), Dancing in the Dark, Born in the USA, Thunder Road and 10th Ave. Freeze Out.
I'll Tivo tomorrow's show and sit tight for the upcoming concert in Oakland! So excited!

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Jim Lane, Richmond, VA — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 16:45:50 GMT

My favorite memory was taking my daughters to their first Bruce show, the Tom Joad tour, in a 2,000 seat auditorum. They were 8 and 10. After the first couple of songs I spotted some seats close to the stage and I hustled them down to the seats. I cried...out of joy like I did at every Bruce show...and they fell in love with Bruce because they saw how much it meant to me to have them there. They have been disciples ever since.

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Barbara, Mechanicsburg, PA — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 16:57:31 GMT

Top 5 favorite Bruce songs. That's a tough one, but how about:
Born in the USA
Trapped
Tougher Than the Rest
Worlds Apart
She's the One
Just one of many fond Bruce memories: During the 1985 leg of the Born in the USA tour, while trying to get tickets for the August shows at Vet Stadium in Philadelphia, I fell victim to an unscrupulous NJ ticket agent (a scalper in sheep's clothing). To make a long story short, I wrote a letter to Senator Bill Bradley of NJ and copied Bruce's management on the letter. About a week after I sent the letter, I got a letter from the concert promoter telling me that Bruce's people had received my letter and contacted the promoter, telling them to give me as many tickets as I needed for the show and that the seats would be in the Press Box of Vet Stadium. The evening of August 15, 1985, found myself and several friends comfortably seated in the Press Box, with an unobstructed view of the stage, rocking out with Bruce and the band. And there was a bonus to all of this. Having Press Box passes, my friends and I were allowed to enter the stadium early while Bruce was still on stage doing the sound check. When we called out to him as he was finishing up, he stopped, turned around and gave us a big wave, smile and a hello. I passed up my 20th High School Reunion to be at that concert and I've never regretted it for a minute.

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Jrzygrl511, NJ — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 17:02:28 GMT

okay having to pick five is just not fair, you should really let us pick 5 per decade but I will play by the rules.

1) The River (live version is the best)

2) Jersey Girl (born and bred)

3) No Surrender (Something about that song)

4) Meet Me at Mary's Place

5) Thunder Road

My favorite memory was August 1984 Meadowlands Arena, 10th row on the floor centerstage tickets. Was to a few concerts (other than Bruce) before and many after...but nothing will ever compare to that concert...

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Cindy, Hamilton, New Jersey — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 17:03:29 GMT

I saw Bruce during the Rising Tour at Giants Stadium. As the show opened so did the skies. The rain literally was coming down in buckets. Then Bruce began to play "Waiting on a Sunny Day" and no lie, the rain totally ceased. I'll never forget that!!

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Dan, Chicago, IL — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 17:08:24 GMT

I can only think of one good Springsteen song, and it is:

Born To Run

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Seth, New York, NY — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 17:20:45 GMT

Top 5 favorite Bruce Songs
(These are certainly not in order and subject to change depending on my mood)
Lost in the Flood
Thunder Road
Jungleland
Working on the highway (how can you not smile)
Born to Run

Favorite Bruce Memory
This one's hard cause I've got a bunch of pretty unique ones but I'd say the first is still the greatest.
June 1993. I was 11 years old and my dad surprised me by pulling into the Meadowlands parking lot. That was the first Concert to Fight Hunger (the second was at MSG). It was truly a surreal experience. I'd been to 10 shows "in utero" but here was my first. More than 10 shows later (spanning 2 continents) that's still one of my greatest memories ever and, as a rule, whenever I get tickets now, Dad always gets asked first.

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Dr. Lisa Ortenzio, Edison NJ — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 17:20:55 GMT

Favorite Bruce Songs;
Jungleland
New York City Seranade
Candy's Room
Meeting Across the River
E Street Shuffle

Favorite Moment;
My 1st concert was in 1985 at Giants Stadium. I was an excited 16 year old. Sleepinng in the Spectrum parking lot for tickets in 1988. After the birth of my first baby in 2003. My husband resceduled his proposal to me in 1999 so I could go to see him at the Meadowlands,his return with the E Street Band. That is a true fan and the husband of one too. A few years ago I was standing next to him at the Red Bank Street Fair, too awed to make a move.We have photos of our 4 year old leaning against the street sign at the corner of 10th ave and E Street in Belamr. He is part of my childhood, adulthood and beyond.

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Lori Renne, New Cumberland, PA — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 17:20:56 GMT

BBBBRRRRRRRRRRUUUUUUUUUUUCCCCCCCCEEEEEEEEEEEEE!! One of the greatest poets and songwriters of our time. My top 5:

Brilliant Disguise (sad and beautiful), Darlington County (can a song be more fun?), More than Heaven Will Allow (my son's goodnight song), Badlands (rebel yell!), and of course Thunder Road (wish he wrote that one for me).

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Susan Constable — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 17:24:33 GMT

Bruce's songs are so different, it's easier for me to think of them by the emotions they evoke in me.

Relationships:
Secret Garden
Brilliant Disguise
Human Touch
Let's Be Friends (Skin to Skin)

Loss and Grief:
Lonesome Day
My City of Ruins
You're Missing

Hope:
Further On (Up the Road)

Glad to be Alive:
Out in the Street
Mary's Place

My first Springsteen concert was in Pittsburgh in 1981 -- I was 21. I don't think I could have been any further away from the stage! The show made such an impression on me. I'll always remember him standing on the piano and then jumping down onto the stage. He played so long and worked so hard, he went through several shirt changes and his jeans were soaking wet. I was struck by how he much he seemed to LOVE what he was doing. I've seen many, many concerts over the years, but not enough Springsteen shows.

I'm now 47 and I admire Bruce more than ever. What a talented writer and interpreter of this journey we call life. I'll be in Oakland CA on October 26. My tickets are behind the stage --but I'll be inside, and that's all that matters!!!!

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Lisa, New York, NY — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 17:25:36 GMT

Jungleland is my all-time favorite Springsteen; it's a masterpiece from start to finish - followed by Meeting Across the River (that trumpet gets me every time), Secret Garden (there's something so sensual and hypnotic about the constantly repeated three-note synth motif), Because the Night, and Streets of Philadelphia (with honorable mention to Blinded By the Light).

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Karinna, Philadelphia PA — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 17:29:50 GMT

How about "I'm on Fire?" As a hormone-addled teenager when that song came out, I played the 45 until it wore out. To this day, I get a little tingle every time it plays.

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Stuart, Williamsburg, VA — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 17:30:09 GMT

My faves all date to my days at Penn State when early spring days were marked by dorm windows thrown wide and Bruce blasting at levels guaranteed to earn a visit from your RA :

Thunder Road
Jungleland
Incident On 57th Street
Rosalita
Tenth Avenue Freeze Out

But they're all good!

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Mark, Arkansas — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 17:31:01 GMT

"Empty Sky" is the one that sticks with me. That is the song that undoubtedly takes me back to the morning of September 11. That may be why its not listed as a favorite. But it is extraordinary.

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Dan B., NY, NY — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 17:37:48 GMT

Favorite Bruce memories are seeing him for the first time in a tiny auditorium at St. Mary's Hall at Villanova University in late '72 or early '73 (there were about 50 people in the audience and he played everything from Greetings from Asbury Park), seeing him repeatedly over the next few years at The Main Point in Bryn Mawr, Pa., seeing him with my wife at the Garden the night after we got married and finally taking my teenage daughter to see him at Giants Stadium the last tour.

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Mark, Las Vegas, Nevada — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 17:50:39 GMT

1975, Sunday afternoon, about 4 p.m., East Lansing, Michigan, my friend Jimmy called and said he had extra tickets to a concert, did I want to go? Who? I asked. Springsteen, he answered. Who? Oh, yeah, he's that guy our other friend Eddie likes, don't care for him myself. Gee, I don't think so, kinda busy, gotta work early tomorrow. After some arm twisting, I agreed to go. Michigan State University auditorium, maybe 3,000 people, I'm about fifty feet from the stage on a riser dead center. At exactly 7:00 p.m., no warm up band, no keep-em-waiting pretentiousness, an announcer says, "Ladies and gentlemen, Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band," and the curtain goes up on the band which, without preamble, launches into "Tenth Avenue Freezeout" and proceeds to knock my socks off for three solid hours of incredible music and energy and showmanship. I have not been to a concert since that even comes close to that one.

Favorite five songs? That's tough. My choices are reflective of the impression made by that first concert: Tenth Avenue Freezeout, Born to Run, Thunder Road, Backstreets (I guess the entire Born to Run album), Rosalita, Sandy (Fourth of July). One of my favorites is a song that's not Springsteen but I love the way they did it in concert (L.A. Colosseum, 1985): "War."

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Dina, Dighton, MA — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 18:08:05 GMT

1979 Old Boston Garden, The River tour first concert ever, nothing has ever compared...
4th of July Asbury Park
Thunder Road
Rosalita
Born to Run
Brilliant Disguise

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Brooke J., Austin, TX — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 18:14:38 GMT

My favorite Bruce memory involves my second Bruce show with my sister, who is a HUGE Bruce fan. I think it was the 2000 tour and he was having the Men in Black upgrade folks with bad seats who arrived early. We arrived in plenty of time, in fact the venue doors weren't yet open! So when they opened, we went to our nose bleed seats and pretty much camped out with binoculars. Then my sister sees him ... the Man in Black! He motioned us over and you should have seen the look on my sister's face. Not only did he upgrade us to better seats, but we got front row center! About the third song into the show was one in which Bruce played his harmonica. (See, I'm such not the fan that my sister is that I don't even know what song it was). At the end of this song, Bruce did a little jump-kick on stage, then looked square at my sister and tossed his harmonica right into her hand! Everyone around us was high-fiving her and when I looked down at her hand I couldn't see the harmonica. I asked, "where is it?" and she calmly replied, "It's in my pocket and his spit is on my hand!"

Thanks for the awesome memory, Bruce!

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Smooove B, Omaha — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 18:20:39 GMT

Such a difficult assignment . . .

1. Two Steps Up
2. Nebraska
3. Galveston Bay
4. Thunder Road
5. Racing in the Street

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Amy K — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 18:21:25 GMT

Of course all of the above, but I don't see two of my favorites:

Santa Claus Is Coming To Town (Clarence, you been practicing real hard so Santa will bring you a new Saxophone?)
Held Up Without A Gun - B side to Hungry Heart single. Very short, on getting ripped off on his first record contract.

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Mike Birnbaum, Atlanta, Georgia — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 18:21:45 GMT

It is hard to narrow down the list to five, but here goes...

The Promise
Born To Run
Tougher Than The Rest
Fire
The Rising

Like most people, I first got introduced to Bruce during the "Born In The U.S.A." years, but I "really" got introduced to Bruce in 1992 thanks to my Freshman college roommate. My life has been different ever since. Through the deeepest of lows and all time highs, Bruce's music has been with me to hold my hand through each and every step of life's journey. My best "Bruce" moment was tailgating outside Giants Stadium in 2003, watching some of my closest friends and soon to be Bruce converts take it all in and then afterward turn to me and say, "I get it now."

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Herbie, Sanford, North Carolina — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 18:36:01 GMT

Rosalita, The River, Born to Run, I'm Going Down, and Drive all Night are a few of my favorites. You guys are so young, the first time I saw Bruce was at Duke University about 1975, I had read in Rolling Stone that he was the next Elvis. I had to see what this was all about and man I have been hooked ever since. One of the greatest concerts I have seen to this day. It wasn't long after that he quit touring and recording because of a contract dispute with his record company. Thank goodness he was able to work out his problems and let the world really see what Bruce was all about.

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CC, Seattle — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 18:46:05 GMT

Clarence Clemons' "Jungleland" solo is probably the most amazing solo (sax or otherwise) ever recorded. I get chills every time I hear it!

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The Great While Buckalo, Youngstown, Ohio — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 18:46:28 GMT

I Wish I Were Blind
Wild Billy's Circus
Growin' Up
The Rising
Jungleland
Quite frankly, five difeerent versions of Growin' Up would suffice

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Antoinette Prizio, Montreal, QC, Canada — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 18:47:40 GMT

I have been a fan for 23yrs. I will never get tired of seeing the boss live in concert. I can't wait to see him again. My favorite 5 songs are.

BORN TO RUN
JUNGLELAND
SHE'S THE ONE
NEW YORK SERANADE
ROSALITA

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Toni Dupont Maastricht The Netherlands — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 18:48:25 GMT

If I should fall behind
The river
Badlands
Jersey girl (cover)
Further On (Up the Road)

Favorite Bruce Memorie:05-06-2003 Rotterdam(The Netherlands)
During the concert Bruce see me standing whit my cellphone ,he asked fot it and dit sing into it(darlington county)Afther he did kiss it and throw it back to me,2 days later(another concert)he sees me again and said hello,I will never forget!!!!

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Tammy, Front Royal, VA — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 18:48:42 GMT

My husband turned me onto Bruce beginning with the Rising tour, we saw him 7 times that year. We went up and down the east coast following him. His live shows are AMAZING, I'm so excited that they are back! To pick a favorite song is really hard but Back in your arms from his Tracks box set is mine. I would love to hear him do it live. If you read this Bruce, please add it to your set list for the Cleveland show, I'll see you there!!

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Betsey Zbyszynski, San Diego, CA — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 18:51:01 GMT

I just love him! Please tell him SAN DIEGANS NEED HIM TO PLAY HERE!!

Candy's Room
Prove it all night
Jungleland
Badlands
Point Blank
Going Down
Radio Nowhere!

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Andrew Crozier, Berkshire, UK — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 18:51:14 GMT

Favourite Bruce memory is standing halfway in a crowd of 40,000 people at crystal palace stadium and being swept away by his passion and extreme talent.
Ive been a fan since i was very young, and im only 19 now!!!
5 Favourite songs have got to be:

Human Touch
Worlds Apart
Back in Your Arms
Prove it all Night
Secret Garden

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Dean Ballard, Detroit, Michigan — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 18:53:46 GMT

First top-five Springsteen tunes in no particular order:

Thunder Road
Born To Run
For You
Johnny 99
Spirit In The Night

Greatest Springsteen Memory:

First time I saw Bruce was at the Meadowlands in New Jersey. I was so excited. I had moved from Detroit to Edison (of all places) with my rock 'n' roll band so we could be closer to the big city. I was dating a Jersey girl at the time. We bought tickets and got there early for the pre-show party in the parking lot. Everyone was blasting Springsteen tunes from there open cars. At the time I was really into "The River," in particularly, the song "Sherry Darling". We had seen previous set lists that were floating around and knew he wasn't playing it. We were walking around, having a great time, and I had that song in my head all day. Finally the show starts. The lights go out, and Springsteen walks onto the stage, by himself with this accoustic guitar, without the band, and goes into Sherry Darling. It was amazing. And it was the only show on the Human Touch/Lucky Town tour that he played Sharry Darling!

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Lola Greenwalt, Brookhaven, PA — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 18:54:30 GMT

My favorite Bruce Springteen song is 'Thunder Road' and my husband's is '10th Avenue Freeze Out'. I'm so upset that I'm going to miss seeing Bruce in Philadelphia next month. I can't attend because I'll be participating in the Susan G. Komen 3-Day (60 mile) Breast Cancer Walk in Philadelphia from 10/5-7/07. Any other weekend would have been perfect! Oh well.. I'll be sure to have some of his songs on my iPod to listen to after I return from my 1st day's journey. Maybe Bruce could stop by one of our cheering sections. That would be some crowd! It's noted on the website - www.the3day.org. Enjoy the concert!

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ANITA MCLEAN — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 18:54:37 GMT

when my son BRIAN treated me to the 1999 BRUCE concert at the meadowlands.
a very happy moment when he called me on his cell from up close to the stage.
i was up higher with my daughter ANNMARIE, who has a birthday today.
i forgot i was 62 years old at the time.
BRUCE and my son made me feel so young.
they are both great people who live near me on the JERSEY SHORE.

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Mike W, Phila, PA — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 18:56:11 GMT

1. Adam Raised A Cain
2. Candy's Room
3. Because the Night
4. Light of Day
5. She's the One

I need say no more.

Mike W, Phila, PA

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Jennifer, Burlington, VT — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 18:56:22 GMT

My Favorite Songs: Brilliant Disguise; Tenth Avenue Freeze Out; Downbound Train; Seaside Bar Song; Badlands; Trapped; All other Bruce Springsteen songs (woops, i guess that's more than 5!)
My favorite Bruce Memory: Fenway Park, Sept 6, 2003. Row 3 from the front - it was awsume! (although I would have been happy listening to the show from the street curb outside the park!!)

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Carmine M., Trento - Italy — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 18:56:37 GMT

1. The River
2. Something in The Night
3. Thunder Road
4. Drive All Night
5. Better Days

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Marisa Toole, Washington Township, New Jersey — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 18:57:51 GMT

Jersey Girl
Thunder Road
Rosalita
JungleLand
10 Avenue Freezeout

Bruce,

Every concert because (not just because he is the my idol), I always seem to bring a friend that has never been to a Bruce Concert. Everyone of them has said that they weren't a Bruce fan but became one just going to one concert.
I listen to Bruce when I'm on the tread mill, I just keep going and going, unbelievable. My dream would be do one day meet him just to have a 5 minute conversation with the 'BOSS OF ROCK & ROLL'

Love ya Bruce!!!

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Vince Saratoga New York — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 18:58:48 GMT

Trapped

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TheBigManCat — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 18:58:49 GMT

Wow - finally get a chance to list my Top 10 Bruce songs. This should be fun. In no particular order:

-Promised Land
-Dancing in the Dark
-Blinded By the Light
-Atlantic City
-Because the Night
-New York City Serenade
-Lonesome Day
-The Rising
-Land of Hope and Dreams
-and last but not least.....

RADIO NOWHERE!!!!

The Boss keeps on going and going ....!!!!

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Maureen Lonergan, Woburn, MA — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 18:59:23 GMT

There are so many Bruce memories. Starting with Born to Run tour in Boston, and seeing all tours since... My husband I started dating and I introduced him to Bruce by letting him borrow my Born to Run 8-track...he was hooked...engaged when Darkness came out, married when the River came out. Turned 30 during Tunnel of Love, now I'm turning 50 this year when I see him on November 18 in Boston. Just great, great memories...

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Elaine Flynn, Philadelphia Pennsylvania — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 18:59:29 GMT

I too can't pick just 5 songs: I first saw Springsteen at the Main Point in Ardmore in 1972 and the first Tour 1975 Born to Run - haven't missed a concert yet!

Favorite Songs -
Incident
My Hometown
Jersey Girl
Mary's Place
Jungleland
Thunder Road
Backstreets
Asbury Park

Best memory of Bruce - December 1980. Saw Bruce at Spectrum entire week had tickets to all shows - he was here 5 or 6 days straight. My birthday week -also the week Lennon was murdered. Remember leaving the concert after watching Bruce play four hours from the 10th row on such a high to such a devastation as everyone was screaming John Lennon was shot and killed. Next nite Bruce opened with a Tribute to Lennon - never will forget it!

Also remember Bruce in 1972 with the long hair/earring and sooooo young

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Thu, 27 Sep 2007 19:01:18 GMT

TO Dan Fleschner -- Your Loyal Scribe (and TODAY producer)

What were you on at your first Bruce show, as I follow him arounf d the country and study him reloiously and I have never seen or heard of any show that he opened with Backstreets?? Maybe you only showed up for the encores and that possibly could have been the opening song of the encore, but i don't think I am wrong saying Backstreets was never a show opener unless it was back in 75 when Born To Run first came out. But i do agree it's one of his all time best especially live, but for the today show, his fans already know he is doing two new and two older songs, so since he is doing Radio Knowwhere and The promise Land, that laves 1 of each left, but i highly doubt it woudl be a slow type song like Backstreets as it is also too long. Rosalita or Badlands would also be great but who knows, I would guess something for New York like either the Rising or more likely Empty Sky like they have been doing at all the rehersals. For the other new one, I would love to hear Terry's Song, that they have not played at the rehersal shows but in my opinion, it's one of the nest songs he has ever written even though it is for a sad reason but about a great friend to him and many others. have a feeling he may use this for a show closer on tour, or at least it woudl be an appropriate tribute to Terry as he just lost him a couple months ago.
That's just my opinion except for the Backstreets part that i am sure was never the first song!

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Tina Ormsby — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 19:01:28 GMT

Top 5 songs
Jersey Girl
Thunderoad
Brilliant Disquise
For You
Badlands (so many more)

Bruuuuuccceee! Been to many concerts but The Rising Concert in the Meadowlands definately sticks out. It all started one morning when my girlfriend and I went to work to buy July 2003 Meadowland tickets. We go to work because the computers are fast. We all know that Bruce tickets sell out in 3 mins flat! We were nervous that we wouldn't get the tickets and excited at the same time. Here comes 10am, we feverishly type 6 tickets at Best Available and than we wait, than all of the sudden the tickets come up for Pit and row 5 from the stage!!!! Bad news.. we get a message that our requests didn't go thru.. Good News.. 5 days later we get our original Pit and Row 5 tickets in the mail!!!!!!!!! You've never seen us so happy as were my sister, bro in law and friends (because they were coming with me). We are tailgating now and only Bruce Springsteen and Eagle fans know how to tailgate properly. Walking into the stadium to my Row 5 seats with "my crew". My girlfriend is wearing a leapord cowboy hat into the concert and who do you think asked to wear it while he was singing "Out in the Streets"!!! BRRUUUCCEE took her hat, wore it and gave it to Patty to wear!!! That is my best memory and hoping this Magic tour holds that same excitement.

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Lindy James, Suwanee, GA — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 19:01:41 GMT

A list of songs, even Bruce's songs, do not explain what is great about this man - he is first, a gentleman, a caring man who, as his time and situations allow, offer service (music) to benefit others. When I had my firm's office in Shrewsbury, NJ, I was in Bruce's neighborhood and had the pleasure of meeting him as he shopped in the area. Always polite and ready to smile. His music is timeless and will be around long after our generation is only history. I know I will be enjoying new music from Bruce and the E Street Band for many years to come.
Thank you, Bruce
Lindy James, now in Georgia

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Lisa, Washington, DC — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 19:02:15 GMT

What a hard task! 1) Meeting Across the River is by far, my favorite song of all and to finally hear it in concert at MSG in 2000 was amazing! 2) Born to Run--how can it not be in the group? 3) Night---how can you not enjoy this one after a bad day at work? 4) Rosalita--always reminds me of great times and it always gets people dancing at the shows, 5)Because the Night. And, honorable mention, Jersey Girl, not in the top five since it was originally not by Bruce buy how can a Jersey Girl not love this one.
Favorite Bruce Memory: December 1980--the Spectrum in Philly, the night after John Lennon was killed---what a show and what an experience!

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Shelly Hanson, Maplewood Minnesota — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 19:02:53 GMT

My favorite memory is when we saw him in Oct 1992. A bunch of us went including my best friend Mindy. Her favorite song was "She's the One". Mindy was killed in a snowmoblie accident January 1993. Her husband put "She's The One" on her marker. Whenever we go see Bruce I know she is there rockin right along side me!

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Cindy, Denver, CO — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 19:03:02 GMT

Top 5 Favorites include...and it's REAL hard to pick
I'm Goin Down
Book Of Dreams
No Surrender
Spirit In The Night
Human Touch
...theres more...

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Jo D'Hauwe, Sint-Lievens-Houtem, Belgium — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 19:03:44 GMT

My Beautiful Reward
Worlds Apart
Nebraska
The River
Paradise

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Cindy Wiseman, Elmwood Park, NJ — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 19:04:29 GMT

Something In The Night
Thunderoad
The Wish
The E Street Shuffle
Saint In The City

I have so many great memories of seeing Bruce Live. But the one that hit home was his Devil's and Dust Accoustic Tour in 2005. I has tickets for the Continental Arena in New Jersey. The tickets were for the day I burried my Mother. She passed very suddenly. It took some convincing for me to go, but all my friend and family pushed me into it.Everyone told me that my Mom would want me to go. She also loved Bruce.. I went with my broken heart. It was bitter sweet. But hearing his music I beleive helped me throught the night. And I know my Mom was looking down on me... It's a time I will never forget.. Thanks Bruce..

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steve medeiros new bedford,massachusetts — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 19:05:08 GMT

5 songs:
Something In The Night
Two Hearts
The Ties That Bind
Incident on 57th Street
She's The One
Best memory was at Boston Garden when Peter Wolf of The J.Geils Band joined Bruce on stage for the old Standells classic "Dirty Water". Best show I've ever seen. I've seen Bruce about 10 times (got tix for this one too!!!) and he's been better than anyone else 10 times runnin!!! One other performance of note was at the Providence Rhode Island civic center in 1980 4 days after John Lennon was killed and he dedicated The Promised Land to John.

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Mike, Maple Grove, MN — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 19:06:02 GMT

Top Five depends on what mood I'm in, since there are so many songs perfect for different situations, but more often than not, I'll say these...

1) Thunder Road
2) Growin' Up
3) New York City Serenade
4) Tunnel Of Love
5) Promised Land

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Zsolt Kukucska, Budaors, Hungary — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 19:06:54 GMT

Born to run
I'm on fire
Radio Nowhere
Thunder Road
Atlantic City

The one and only so-called personal memory when The Boss played in Budapest, Hungary as a member of the Amnesty International Tour back in '87.
I hope I'll see him soon in Hungary again!

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Steve S., Reading, PA — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 19:06:56 GMT

Man, it is so hard to name a top 5, there are so many good ones, but I'll give it a shot.

1. Thunder Road
2. Happy- My wife and I took our first dance to this at our wedding.
3. Brilliant Disguise
4. The Promised Land
5. The Ties That Bind

Having seen Bruce in concert now 34 times, you could say he is by far my favorite musician/singer/songwriter. I believe he is by far the greatest live performer/songwriter of our time. I am ready for #'s 35 and 36 in the coming weeks, as the Magic Tour gets underway.
My greatest memory has to be October 6th, 2002 at the Wachovia Center in Philly. I scored GA tickets and was lucky enough to get in the pit for the show and I was leaning on the stage for the entire show in front of Little Steven. My dream one day is to meet Bruce and be able to tell him how much his music has meant to me.

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Valerie, North Hampton NH — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 19:08:09 GMT

1. Dancing in the Dark
2. Secret Garden
3. Glory Days
4. Human Touch
5. The Rising
But I really love all of Bruce's music and I have ever since I was introduced to Bruce's music by an ex-boyfriend many years ago... I'm looking forward to adding to my collection! Keep us going Bruce!! Valerie

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Joan U. Buffalo,NY 14216 — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 19:08:34 GMT

Almost 32 years since my first "Bruce" show on 12/17/75 at a 3k Auditorium called Kleinhans Music Hall in Buffalo,NY!

But, my favorite moment of all of the following years and all of the shows I've seen still remains Rochester, NY Darkness Tour on 8/9/78. This was the day before the famous Summertime Bruce show in Cleveland and in many original fans opinions the most brilliant of all tours.

I had 3rd row seats and was sitting on the aisle. The band goes into Rosalita and Bruce jumps down into my aisle and runs up and down the aisle just jamming on his black Fender Telecaster. Clarence soon joins him and they stop right next to me! Clarence and Bruce are face to face, schmoozing and jamming right next to me! Got to touch the man and the Fender. That was a concert that remains so vivid in my mind these 29 years later.

There were so many more "great" moments but that Darkness show just topped them all! Doesn't seem right that I'm a PIT virgin...lol.

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Monica, Spain, Madrid — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 19:09:36 GMT

Conoci a Bruce, por mi novio, y ahora le encanta a mi hija de cinco años tambien. El 25 de noviembre toca en Madrid, iremos a verlo toda la familia, incluidos mis dos hijos, Yael de cinco años y Marcos de 1 año. Bruce eres fabuloso,escucharte es volver a nuestros principios.

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David Z., Wayne, NJ — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 19:10:10 GMT

Top 5 songs:
Incident on 57th Street
Jungleland
Racing in the Street
Frankie
The Promise

Top 2 Bruce moments:
1. Getting a photo of Bruce's bald spot on top of his head as the late Terry McGovern pushed him into the limo outside the Grand Hotel in Stockholm Sweden on 6/14/92.

2. First rehersal concert prior to the reunion tour: Convention Hall, Asbury Park, NJ - March 18, 1999. I was moved....

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Dan Wildhirt, Longmont, CO — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 19:10:52 GMT

Impossible to pick just five, so I'll just list the five that come to mind first:

Thunder Road
Promised Land
The Price You Pay
Racing In The Streets
The Fever

Favorite Bruce memory? Easy. The first time I saw him play, Dec. 16, 1978 at Winterland in San Francisco, on the "Darkness" tour. It was Winterland's last month as a concert venue, and Bill Graham had lined up an incredible schedule of shows to close the place down. Bruce played two nights. The first was broadcast live on KSAN (and is now a widely distributed bootleg). I went the second night, when Bruce opened with "Good Rockin' Tonight" and closed with "Quarter to Three." Since it was the holiday season, of course they played "Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town," with Clarence dressed in a Santa hat and beard.

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Henk van Dijk,Koekange (DR) , The Netherlands — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 19:11:05 GMT

I´ve seen Bruce and Bands for over sixteen times.
Every concert in my opinion was horrible good.
I know I can´t choose them all , so I choose the best selection : 1) Of course at 1) Born to run (best song ever made) 2) The klansman (a pitty that he played it not many times in concert) 3) Point Blank (the piano) 4) Lost in the Flood (great lirics) 5)Thunder Road (Nebraska-version)
30 November i´ll be there (Arnhem -Holland)

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melody, sf, ca — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 19:11:22 GMT

I always remember the 1974 shows at the Joint in the Woods in Parsippany and the Capital Theater in Passaic. Bruce is great in the arena, but nothing beats the smaller places.

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andy ibell chicago ill — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 19:11:46 GMT

seeing bruce is like finding religon!
let him save you brother!

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Dom Macchione — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 19:13:21 GMT

Favorite song - ALL

Favorite Bruce memory - Fall 2002. Red Bank NJ. Starbucks. I don't drink coffee but my wife does. She ordered her drink and then she went in to the bathroom. A kid bumped in to me from behind while I waited for her to return. I turned around and it was Bruce and his son. I was speechless. Could not utter a word. Prior to that experience, if you asked what would I have done if I met Bruce I would have told you a million things I would have said. Finally when my wife exited the rest room I motioned to her with my hands to hurry up and come stand by me... (from the back if Bruce was looking at me I must have looked like I was going through a fit, but in my mind I was cool as ever). My wife rushed up, said: "What?!" I said: "Look it is Bruce", She said: "Where", I said: "right behind me".... I turned and with all my might said to Bruce: "She has something to say to you". She said hello and as cool as a cucumber they chatted b/c someone in her family is a distant relative to his mom… That was it... I was speechless, totally star-struck. I stood their like a knucklehead holding her jacket and scarf while she and Bruce talked. He did not even know I was there… so much for my brush with a legend....

After that in an instant he and his son were gone after the kid got his brownie... One more thing, when the boy received the brownie from the waitress he thanked the waitress and then he thanked his dad by saying: "Thank you sir”. I was impressed, as my teenagers would have walked out with not only the brownie but also the change!

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Brian M,Glasgow,Scotland — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 19:13:40 GMT

Bruce could sing the Yellow Pages & I would pay to see it.
I couldn't pick a top 5 ,probably the last 5 I listened to!

Favourite memory of Bruce is trying for weeks to get tickets & finally managing to get two 48 Hrs before the show at Earls Court London (Rising Toour),cue a mad dash to get time off work & drive to London.

Have my tickets booked for the show on the 19th December at London o2 Arena.

Hopefully he won't be singing the Yellow pages that night,but than again I would probably go anyway!!

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Emily, Chestnut Ridge, NY — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 19:14:53 GMT

Frankie
Candy's Room
I Wish I Were Blind
Incident on 57th Street
Tougher Than The Rest

Seeing Bruce 5 feet away at Shea Stadium in a golf cart followed by the rest of the band members, the last leg of the Rising Tour has been one of my most memorable moments!! Thank you Daddy!

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Phillip Voliva Sacramento,CA — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 19:15:12 GMT

Listing just 5 Bruce songs is a tough job,but here goes. I have to include Badlands,Thunder Road,She's The One,Drive All Night and Tougher Then The Rest,but there are hundreds of more. My favorite Bruce moment? The first time I saw him in 1979,I think it was March,on his Darkness tour,in Evansville,Indiana.It was the most spiritual musical experience I've ever had.I've seen him about 15 times since and will never get tired of him.Long live E street!

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Paul Sweeney, Ottawa, ON Canada — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 19:15:34 GMT

The first time I saw Bruce in Frankfurt Germany at the age of 19 on April 14, 1981 I was hooked - I sat in the 11th row dead centre and manage to take 15 great photos. Soon, on October 14th I will be seeing my 7th show - I can't wait.

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Mary Wolowiec, Hickory Hills, IL — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 19:15:41 GMT

I've seen Bruce & the Band several times over the years, but my favorite concert was at the Rosemont Horizon in suburban Chicago in 1988. I was about 4 months pregnant and my sister & I had a hell of a time getting tickets. We finally did...3rd row, back of stage. Well, as every Bruce fan knows, the band always turns around and plays to the people in back, which was a wonderful treat since we were 3rd row. And when they were facing front, I had the perfect view of his cute little butt. Best seats I ever had!!! Oh, and the concert was great too, of course!

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Martha, Fairfax, Virginia — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 19:15:42 GMT

Sadly, I have never seen him in concert...But my favorite memory is the night he came on the last "Late Night with David Letterman" on NBC...He sang "Glory Days" and it was AWESOME!!!!

Streets of Philadelphia
I'm On Fire
Secret Garden
Glory Days
Born to Run

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Rob Marijn - Holland — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 19:16:11 GMT

Bruce has been my Big Brother ever since I was fifteen years old (I'm 48 now). Favourites ever: Thunder Road (accoustic), Prove It All Night ('78 tour), Stolen Car (Tracks), Happy and Streets of Philadelphia. We'll see the band at the end of november in Holland.

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Nancy, NYC, NY — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 19:16:34 GMT

For You, Backstreets, Be True, Rosalita, You're Missing.... Many, many Bruce memories...A favorite: January 1984- 4th Row Center- Carrier Dome, Syracuse, NY

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Russ B, North Brunswick, NJ — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 19:17:10 GMT

Just 5 is tough...

Thunder Road
Badlands
Out In The Street
Thundercrack
Prove It All Night

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Paul Chang, Birmingham, Alabama — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 19:17:32 GMT

My most favorite song of Bruce Springsteen is "Land of hope and dream". Listen to his music since I was still lived in Taiwan and dream about attending his concert since then. Finally, saw him live in Birmingham, Alabama in 2003. He is simply the best. Most definately will like to see him again and again.

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Mary Pat, Cheshire, CT — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 19:17:42 GMT

Been a fan since my first concert at Providence College in 1977 and have been to close to 30 shows since and seen every tour. Too many favorite songs to name, although Jungleland puts me right back to that night at PC, which was a special night. I have two favorite memories .... catching Bruce on stage with the Beaver Brown Band at Big Man's West in Red Back back in 1983 and meeting him one rainy Thursday night at the Stone Pony with an old friend from high school.

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Debi Gerson-Locke, St. Croix, USVI (Formerly from No. Bergen, NJ) — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 19:17:43 GMT

My favorite moment was seeing Springsteen in August 1975 at the botom line in NYC. WNEW was there putting the concert on the air live. It was my last time seeing them play in a small venue.
My favorite possession is a jacket from The Stone Pony!

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B Morriscey — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 19:17:47 GMT

i Have seen Bruce a few times, the first in I think 1975 in Ottawa. He was promoting "Born to Run".It was raw and live. The best for sure, with original band members, the gang. Later in Calgary a few years ago wih the Rising tour.Hard to pick top five, as I have several favorites.

Born to Run
Back Streets
Promised land
The River
Out in the Street

special mention to his "Further on up the road" and Thunder Road"

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Robert Los Gatos, CA — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 19:18:04 GMT

Favorite Bruce Songs;
Jungleland
Prove It All Night
4th Of July, Asbury Park (Sandy)
Meeting Across the River
Thunder Road
Reason to Believe
Light of Day

I'll looking forward to seeing them in Oakland!!!
10th Avenue Freeze Out

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Kellye Greenwald, Ellicott City, MD — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 19:19:45 GMT

Top 5:
"Price You Pay" (Which I've never heard live!!)
"Badlands" (Ain't no sin to be glad you're alive!)
"My City Of Ruins" (So sad, so poignant)
"The Fever" (Oh.Baby.)
"Darkness on The Edge of Town" (It's like a combination of pity, resignation, and yet, a refusal to give up.)

Fave Bruce memory: On "The Rising Tour", FedEx Field in Landover, MD, Bruce had just finished playing "Paradise", the stage was completely dark, the crowd was virtualy silent, and then...you hear Soozie play the first two notes of "JungleLand", and the whole stadium just erupted in cheers of recognition. Oh my god, I get chills just reliving that moment. The best part? This was the first Bruce show for my two children, and even THEY understood how very cool that moment was. I can't wait for Philly!! PLEASE PLAY "PRICE YOU PAY", BRUCE!!!!

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Heather, Lancaster, SC — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 19:19:55 GMT

5 Best Bruce Songs (this is a toughie):
Born to Run
Thunder Road
Glory Days
Dancing in the Dark
Jungleland

I have a children's cd for my son that features a song sung by Bruce Springsteen. It is his favorite song! Even my 3 year old loves Bruce... I used to rock my son to sleep to this cd so I guess it is one of the best memories a mother could ever have - with or without Bruce. I have never seen Bruce Springsteen in concert (I have always lived too far from any venues until recently) but I can't wait to see him one day and take my son.

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Jeannine, Winston-Salem, NC — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 19:20:04 GMT

Top 5 (almost impossible to choose!)

Incident on 57th St.
She's the One
Candy's Room
Ramrod
The River

Favorite memory is going to my first Bruce concert in January, 1985, age 15. I haven't missed a show in North Carolina since...please come back!!!!

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Jan Thomas — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 19:20:26 GMT

Okay, I'm cracking up here because I'm thinking how do I pick a favorite song because I have so many based on my mood...and then I see someone else categorized and posted their favorites that way. I'm going to make it simple...

Top 5 Favorite Bruce Tunes:
Factory
Leap of Faith
Red Headed Woman
Out in the Street
She's the One

Favorite Bruce memory:
It was my 29th birthday on the Lucky Town/Human Touch Tour and Bruce was playing in Indy...my hometown! My friends bought me tix and said to just show up and look pretty. We got there and I'm front row/center. I about died! I'd already seen five shows on that tour so I knew that on my favorite song of that tour Leap of Faith, Bruce kissed a girl in the front row. When I got to my seat, I checked everyone in my row and thought, "Hey, I think I've got a chance...it could be me!" So that's that. I forget about it because when Bruce and the band came out, I was just rockin'...having fun in the moment! All of a sudden he gets to Leap of Faith. I'm going crazy of course because it was my favorite on that tour...totally forgetting what happens on that song...when suddenly I realize that he's walking toward me. OMG...I'm the one!!! So...we sing to each other..."Now your legs were heaven your breasts were the altar; Your body was the holy land; You shouted jump but my heart faltered; You laughed and said Baby don't you understand?"...and then...he kissed me. Now I've had some pretty good birthdays, but nothing compared to that one! I'd say that's a pretty good favorite memory of Bruce!

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Beth Kelley, Bowie, MD — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 19:21:26 GMT

Born to Run, Thunder Road, The Ties That Bind, Out in the Street, Brilliant Disguise, Man's Job.
My brother was (and is) a Bruce freak! I was not really into rock and roll when The River came out, and I remember telling my brother, "You can't even understand what that guy is saying!" My bro got tickets to The River tour at the Cap Centre in Landover, MD and forced me to go. The lights hadn't even dimmed and people were screaming BBBBRRRUUUCCCEE! Wow, I thought, I'm in for a long night. Well, by about the fifth song, I was standing on my seat and screaming right along with everybody else. I was truly baptized that night and have seen him at least 7 times since then! A big hug and thanks to my brother, John!!! Can't wait for Nov. 12! Keep on rockin' Bruce - you are the best!

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Maureen Gardner, Jupiter, Florida — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 19:21:28 GMT

My all-time favorite is 10th Avenue Freeze Out. I liked it so much, that at my second wedding (which took place in our home), I had that playing before the traditional "Here Comes the Bride" song. There is no song of his that I don't like. Growing up in NJ made me a BIG fan of his. When I go back home there is always Bruce playing on the radio on the weekends, unlike down here in Florida.

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Karen Regelbrugge, Ghent, Belgium — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 19:22:19 GMT

5 songs
Thunder Road
Born to Run
Highway Patrolman
Racing in the Street
No Surrender

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John Paiva — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 19:22:49 GMT

Growing up in Long Branch, NJ it's easy to say that I dream of being 90 years old and being able to recite every Springsteen song word for word.

Bruce is a leader of my generation....a truly great American.

John Paiva
Boynton Beach, Florida

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Claudia Widmann, Konstanz, Germany — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 19:23:19 GMT

My favorite? He did so many good things. I was lifted by 'Jacobs Ladder' in Perugia, Italy. I love 'How can I keep from singing'. I get goose bumps when I listen to 'Tougher than the rest' and one of the best things is the acoustic version of 'Born in the USA'.
I went from Germany, where I live, to Italy to see him perform with the Sessions Band. It was one of the best nights of my life.
I really hope that the TODAY performance is available in the internet, so that I can watch it. You know, you all are blessed Americans. You live in the States, can watch US TV and have a LOT more Bruce shows over there. You are so lucky!

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Marcie, Bartlett, Il — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 19:23:52 GMT

My favorite Bruce songs are:

1) Thunder Road
2) Born to Run
3) Backstreets
4) Empty Sky
5) Badlands

Empty Sky is one of the best songs that allows you to feel the sorrow and loneliness of that drastic day.

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Nancy Whitten, Bucksport, Maine — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 19:24:54 GMT

Favorite Bruce memory....using the album cover of Born in the USA as my focal point during labor with my 1st child! It wasn't too hard to concentrate on the red, white and his blue jean behind!

I've been a fan since I saw him on Lewiston, Maine in 1977. I think I paid like $8 for a front row seat.
Now I'm luck if I can get a nosebleed seat in Boston for under $200!
Bruce won't you come back to Maine?

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Jennifer Glover, Hartselle, Alabama — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 19:25:57 GMT

Empty Sky is one of my favorites, but thunder road is too!I've never gotten to see Bruce in concert but have loved him since I was 13.I have passed my love for him down to my children. My youngest is only 8 and knows every word of Empty Sky and Waiting on a Sunny Day. I think that I would absolutely DIE if I ever had the opportunity to have meet him, much less have my picture made with him!

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Lauren Gannon, Findlay, OH — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 19:26:06 GMT

1. Thunder Road
2. Born to Run
3. If I Should Fall Behind
4. Rosalita
5. Glory Days (for reasons listed below!)

While growning-up my family (four kids, 1 dog, 2 parents) would roadtrip at least twice a year to visit family and go on vacation. Most kids grow-up listening to random kid friendly songs during long drives (and now DVD players!) But, my family would get in the car and turn on Bruce for atleast 5 of the 10 hours we were traveling. My father would always roll down the car window when we would get to the line in Thunder Road "Except roll down the window and let the wind blow back your hair."

My favorite live Bruce memory is seeing him play at the Schottenstein Center in Columbus, OH, in December of 2002. For any Buckeye fan, it was a few weeks before the National Championship game and we were already excited. My family and I headed in for the concert and Bruce starts playing "Glory Days", always a favorite, but then breaks into "Hang on Sloopy" half way through. It was possibly one of the neatest things I have ever been apart of. Thousands of your closest OSU and Bruce friends singing "Hang on Sloopy" together with Bruce!

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Jerome Davis, Raleigh, NC — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 19:26:12 GMT

Thunder Road
I Wish I Were Blind
(Bruce's cover of) Dream, Baby, Dream
Incident on 57th Street
Badlands

In 1978, at the old minor league hockey arena in Nashville, before a 2/3rd full crowd, he played for 4 1/2 hours and had to be carried off on a stretcher. It was part of the act, apparently, as he jumped off the stretcher just as it reached the edge of the stage, stumbled back to the mic and launched into a heaven-sent Twist and Shout. The 8,000 that night did something like levitating at that moment ...

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Jeanne from Astoria — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 19:26:14 GMT

My Best Bruce show:

Thursday June 22,2006 @ MSG w/the Seeger Sessions Band, holy crapola did Bruce and this band really rock the garden, it was unbelievable how everyone was in sync and having a good old time. I was on a Bruce high for days and Dude's -- that's a good thing.

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Fred Fischer, Kernersville NC — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 19:26:29 GMT

Top 5
Jungleland - #1 by far
The River - Bruce at his best
Rosalta - ton of fun
Brilliant Disguise - the softer side
41 Shots (Live at MSG) - Springstten politics

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John Brimley Sleaford England, uk — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 19:26:38 GMT

It was at 1835 on Friday 19th September 1975 Bruce crashed through the radio in England (Rosko's round table played all the new releases). I was having a shower and getting ready to go out (My 18th birthday was in 4 days!!!!). I heard the thundering openings of Born to Run and since that day he has been a part of everything I ever do. Saw him 3 times the man is THE BOSS. I pray one day I can meet him, whatever it takes.....Rock On Bruce

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Tammy A, Manchester, CT — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 19:27:59 GMT

We have followed Bruce and the band over the past 30 years to many cities, but my favorite Bruce memory has be my very first concert in Providence, RI. I had been to many concerts by then, but had never experienced a bond between entertainer and audience such as this. When they played the long intro to "She's the One", the entire arena shook as the crowd thumped on the floor in unison with Max on the drums. That was it for me - hook, line and sinker! My second favorite memory was floorseats at Giant Stadium, looking around the stadium, all singing with arms waving in unison to "Jungleland" and the Big Man on the sax! I truly felt like I was at the center of the universe! Nothing like it in the world!

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Margey Miller, Titusville, New Jersey — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 19:28:18 GMT

First, Dan, so right, Incident on 57th Street! The songs takes you to a place that is only good. And to the rest of the Today team/biggest Bruce fans—Thank you! You actually brought a few tears to my eyes. I have been there too. So many bruce concerts, so many unbelievable rushes during each and every one. He is the best.
I made it Monday night (9/24) to Asbury Park. No ticket! Well, it turned out, I did not need one. I could hear the whole show right outside of convention hall. It was special. The weather was so beautiful, I thought it was august again, the moon was full, shining bright right over the ocean in Asbury. Finally, the concert was over. I happened to be standing right near the line of cars that would wisk the band away, so I waited and waited. Bruce did not disappoint, he made his way out of the hall, and walked over and gave the few of us left a brief, unbelivable moment with the Boss. I was speechless. See you at Philly, Bruce! It is going to be amazing!

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Dina, Omaha, NE — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 19:29:32 GMT

Blinded by the Light, Cadillac Ranch, and of course Thunder Road. You don't get much more poetic than: "Roy Orbison singing for the lonely; that's me and I want you only". Ahhhhh, love ya, Bruce!

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Karen Regelbrugge, Ghent, Belgium — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 19:30:24 GMT

sorry,

forgot to post the story

April 1981, Brussels, Belgium
My first Bruce concert
By sheer luck I was standing in the middle in the front row. Being a nosy girl, I watched under the plastic that hang from the stage and could see all the way backstage
After the show (before the ecores) I crawled under the stage,arrived backstage,
saw Bruce sitting there wit his head in a bucket of water. With his curly hair, he looked like a ver'y wet puppy. Not being a groupie I absolutely didn't know what to do next, so i hesistantly went up to him and touched his shoulder! A triumph for a shy girl. Bruce spoke to me and said he had to get up on stage again for the encores. Jon Landau came tot me and kindly said I clould stay. Then one of my girlfriends appeared too, was thrown out and out of totally misplaced solidarity I left with her.
Everytime I think about it, I get frustrated. Again and again. How can one be so stupid?
Before the show i sold an extra ticket to a girl (same price of course). Who did Bruce dance with? Right. That girl!

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Keith McNown, Portland OR — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 19:30:29 GMT

OK I will try and make this brief. I saw Bruce in 1980 at a show in Houston TX for The River tour. I have never been the same since. Saw him again at the Rose Garden in 2002. No Patty S in the band that night. We wondered if that was because we were in his ex-wife's backyard. He seemed to be having a good time, however. I recently got tickets for the Meadowlands show 10/9. It will be history making for me. Seeing the Boss in his back yard. Best songs: candy's room, independence day and The Rising. I hope and pray Bruce lives forever.

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Dan M., Mclean, VA — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 19:30:33 GMT

Thunder Road- I told my wife that I wouldn't have married her unless she was named Mary, Wendy, Terri, Jerri(Cherry?), or "The Barefoot Girl." I fell in love with that the whole Born to Run album and that song at the age of 18, even though the lyrics were meant for someone older. I find myself growing into the song, and loving it more every day. Poetry.

Trapped- Again, I was exposed to this song in high school. The song explains those feelings of heartache during a break up when one realizes that they must move on, but their heart is lagging behind the brain.

No Surrender- Only Bruce could so eloquently draw parallel's between the bonds of soldiers at Inchon (or the Battle of the Bulge) and the vows of youth.

This Land Is Your Land- Bruce is the only modern star worthy of covering this timeless American Classic. Out of the swamps of Jersey and straight into the Dustbowl. I am sure Woody smiles from above everytime he hears Bruce's harmonica strike up this tune.

Candy's Room- While Backstreets was close, nothing reminds me of my first love more than this song. She had a way of always coming back to me...until time and space eventually tore us apart. For a while, however, hidden worlds were mine.

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Susan W. Brennan, Manchester, New Jersey — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 19:30:36 GMT

How about 5 favorite albums since 5 fav songs of Bruce's is impossible ? The River, The Rising (Totally inspired and inspirational - No offense Norah Jones but Bruce TOTALLY deserved best album Grammy), Greetings (talk about poetic), Born to Run, Devils and Dust, Badlands,.....
My husband spent his High School years in Freehold and recalls seeing Bruce at CYO dances and especially at The Left Foot in Freehold. Bruce and his band did mostly covers and my husband was always asking if he could play some Rolling Stones. I believe that he did once - probably so that he would leave him alone LOL ! My first Bruce concert was at Continental Arena in the Meadowlands - it was a religious experience ! I never saw anyone before who could so inspire a crowd that you could hear a pin drop on slow songs or look around during Born to Run or any of the other 500 rockin' favorites and see both arms of every single last person in the arena swaying and waving together and singing at the top of their lungs ! Over the years, I have gone as far as Paris to see Bruce, and universally he is beloved ! My kids grew up listening to his music and love him as well. I can not wait to hear the new album and can not wait to see this tour ! Bruce can play well solo or with any band, but with the E Street band it is the most magical and memorable. Bruce/Patti / E Street Band - ROCK ON !! The World anxiously awaits you !!

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Joan U. Buffalo,NY 14216 — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 19:30:39 GMT

Oh...got so excited thinking about 78 that I never listed my top 5:

Thunder Road
NYC Serenade
Badlands
Backstreets
Born To Run

All Classics that never get old!

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Sam Weatherford, Little Rock, AR — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 19:31:36 GMT

I took my two grown sons (23 & 20) to see Bruce at the Fabulous Fox Theater in St. Louis for a Devils and Dust show. Sat third row center and we were all blown away by the depth and talent of the Boss. Man to be that close and feel the energy and passion poured into each song, while in the company of those I've poured all my energy and passion into was something I'll never forget.

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noname — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 19:32:11 GMT

The Rising. I didn't know anyone who died on 9/11, but it brings to tears to my eyes whenever I hear it. It's such a tribute to them.

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Bill D, Buffalo, NY — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 19:32:31 GMT

favorite 5:
Racing in the Streets(live disc, best piano solo ever)
Thunder Road
Fire
Blood Brothers
This Hard Land

Springsteen just does something with his music for me that nobody else does.
If you've ever seen him in concert, you know that you get your moneys worth. It's as if he refuses to leave the stage until he feels everyone has had a good time.
I've seen him 9 times now and am always amazed at the young people having such a good time. I always say that if he doesn't make you move then you don't have a soul!!

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David Braun, Gilbert, Arizona — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 19:34:25 GMT

Top 5 Songs:
1. Incident on 57th Street
2. Thunder Road
3. Jungleland
4. Backstreets
5. Thundercrack

Best Bruce memory: About two months after he was on the cover of Time and Newsweek in 1975, Bruce and the band played at my college, Oswego State in upstate New York. I didn't know much about Bruce, I had only heard Born to Run and Rosalita before. I was completely turned off by all the hype, and wasn't expecting much. I actually worked security that night, and stood by one of the exit doors in the old Laker Hall gym. I witnessed no less than the greatest concert of my life. Bruce and the band played for two and a half hours, without a break, and they were simply sensational. From that point on, Bruce has been my favorite musician, the E Street Band has been my favorite band, and I have been to nine other concerts over a thirty year period. Rock on, Bruce. And please don't play any of that hootenanny stuff on the new tour.

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Bob L, Palm Bay, FL — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 19:34:30 GMT

My favorite Bruce memory is going to see him in March 2000 with my then girlfriend/now wife in Orlando and sitting in our upper deck seats waiting for the show to start and getting approached by one of Bruce's people offering to upgrade us to the front row! Next thing we know we're two feet from the stage waiting for the show to start! It was awesome! We were right in front of Clarence! In the second half of the show we were allowed to lean on the stage and I almost got my hand stepped on by The Big Man! Bruce went along the front of the stage during one song and stopped right in front of us and sang right to my wife! She even got to touch his guitar! Just an incredible, unforgettable evening!

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BOB S KINGSTON NY — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 19:34:50 GMT

PLEASE BE REAL......IMPOSSIBLE TO PICK 5.......

I JUST LISTEN TO EVERYTHING AND ENJOY THE RIDE HE TAKES ME ON. THERE HAS NEVER BEEN AND NEVER WILL BE ANOTHER LIKE BRUCE, SO I JUST ENJOY THEM ALL.

HIS ABSOLUTE WORST SONG EVER, IS BETTER THAN ANYBODY ELSES GREATEST WORK EVER.

THAT IS ALL I CAN SAY.

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Kathleen Bence Towaco New Jersey — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 19:34:59 GMT

I have to many favorite memories, being a fan for years whatever was happening in my life I could find a song that got me through. When I went through Cancer 2 years ago Seeger Collections helped lift my spirit and get me through. The sad thing is I can't get tickets to see him because of the "Scalpers" So I just have to listen.

Thunder Road
Land of Hopes and Dreams
The Ties that bind
Leap of faith
Janey
Rosalita
Growin up

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Buff Sessions, Richmond VA (on the right side of the Rivaah) — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 19:35:44 GMT

My 6 Most Favorite Bruce songs

Land of Hopes & Dreams
Long Walk Home
Blinded by the Light (Seeger Sessions version- was GREAT live at Wembley!)
Open All Night (Seeger Sessions verison was GREAT live at Wembley as well)
Better Days (with Elliott Murphy in Paris during Devils & Dust)
& Your Missing

I've seen Bruce 5 times in Europe (twice in London, twice in Paris & once in Dublin) My most favorite memory was in Dublin at The Point. I was working a trip over to Dublin & did not have a ticket. I met some wonderful "Backstreets.com" members at a pre-party that I found out about before I left the states. I was able to get a ticket for myself & my best friend working with me. She had never seen Bruce before & seeing her experience his show for the first time was the best. I am going to Paris again in December for the show & can't wait! I wish I was flying up to NY to see the Today Show-but cannot! Enjoy it folks, we'll see you on the telly!

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Peter Docharty, White Rock, BC, Canada — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 19:35:48 GMT

5 faves... (way too hard to stop at 5 but here goes..)

the rising
thunder road
leah
Land of Hope and Dreams
badlands

lots of great memories of bruce's concerts over the years... the latest one was the devils & dust tour in vancouver... near the end of the summer portion of the tour... a truly amazing concert... 2nd row seats...near the end of the show we were crouched down at the side of the stage, waiting for the end of Matamoros Banks... the song ended and we sprinted to the front of the stage for the encore... bruce came out for the encore... looked at us, now pressed against the stage, shook his head, gave us a big ol' smile and leaned over and shook our hands... whattaguy. can't wait for the magic tour to visit us in the pacific northwest... bruuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuce!!!

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Dan Fleschner — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 19:36:05 GMT

Hey everyone - Just wanted to say thanks for writing in your favorite songs and best memories from seeing Bruce and the band live. Also wanted to respond to Barry from Simi Valley, who asked me what I was on the first time I saw Bruce. If I recall correctly, I may have been taking some Sudafed for a cold, but I wasn't impaired in any way. "Backstreets" was indeed the opening song. Here's the full setlist, courtesy of backstreets.com:

AUGUST 1 / East Rutherford, NJ
Notes: When the show opens with "Backstreets," you know you're in for quite a ride. Especially when it's followed by "The Ties That Bind." Just a couple other highlights included the live premiere of "Trouble River" and the tour premiere of "Ramrod," at Max Weinberg's request.
Setlist: Backstreets/The Ties That Bind/Prove It All Night/Two Hearts/Trapped/Mansion on the Hill/Independence Day/Youngstown/Murder Inc./Badlands/Darlington County/Tenth Avenue Freeze-out/Trouble River/Working on the Highway/The Ghost of Tom Joad/Racing in the Street/Light of Day
First Encore: Ramrod/Bobby Jean/Born to Run
Second Encore: Thunder Road/If I Should Fall Behind/Land of Hope and Dreams

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KELLY K. DEERFIELD, OHIO — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 19:36:17 GMT

My top 5 Bruce Springsteen songs
THUNDER ROAD
THE RIVER
BECAUSE THE NIGHT
NO SURRENDER
BADLANDS
I could go on and on...
I spent the night out with my friends waiting for tickets to go on sale for the Cleveland BORN IN THE USA concert in 1985. I have went to see Bruce every time he has been back to our area. I will be there again in November. His music always means so much to me and I have exposed my teenagers to his music and they know his songs and my 15yr old son has some of them on his ipod. My family knows when his CD'S are playing or Bruce is on the radio, all is quiet as I sing my heart out!!!

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Mitch Kloorfain, Port St. Lucie, Fl. — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 19:36:17 GMT

1) Youngstown (Live in NYC-Nils is AWESOME!) What a great story he tells

2) Empty Sky/You're Missing - He captured the 911 tragedy in ways I hadn't thought of until I heard the songs

3) American Land - What a great throwback with his amazing big band twist

4) Light of Day - Bad movie...great song.

5) Jungle Land - redefines the word classic

6) Viva Las Vegas - Love this version from the 'Essential Xtra CD)

I saw Bruce play all of his Florida shows a few tours back. In Tampa he closed with 'Land of Hope and Dreams' My friend and I left during the song to beat the crush. I thought I would regret it and felt bad for leaving my 15th concert with the band still playing but hearing the song fade away as we walked further in the totally empty halls of the arena made it an awesome closing...this time.

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KERRY LOZEAU — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 19:36:20 GMT

MY HUSBAND HAS BEEN A FAN OF BRUCE FOR MANY MANY YEARS AND HE ACTUALLY BROUGHT ME INTO THE FOLD. WE DIFFER AS FAR AS OUR FAVORITE SONGS THOUGH MINE IS THUNDER ROAD AND HIS IS SPIRITS IN THE NIGHT. WE ENJOY ALL HIS SONGS AND ARE ATTEMPTING(NO LUCK SO FAR) TO GET TICKETS WHEN HE COMES TO BOSTON. ALL OF BRUCE'S MUSIC IS GREAT HE IS THE "BOSS" AFTER ALL.
SINCERELY PAUL & KERRY LOZEAU

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Kyla Bandstra, Monroe, Iowa — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 19:36:26 GMT

Too many but for today:
Born to Run
Because the Night
Out in the Street
10th Avenue Freeze Out
She's the One

Favorite memory (memories): Front row at Jazz Fest when he posed for a picture and of course Wells Fargo in Des Moines in June 06 teasing us Iowans about the "world festival of pork that was going on at the fair grounds". Gotta love it! And of course taking both my children to Vote for Change in Cleveland and watching them become as addicted as their mom!

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Gregory Neuhierl — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 19:36:27 GMT

Tunnel of Love, spoke of a Rebecca and our bright and brutal times spent together in a love great.

Darkness at the Edge of Town, this is where Rebecca 8 years later can meet me...

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Ron Jackowitz, Jersey City, NJ — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 19:37:27 GMT

While the country's status continues to shrink, Bruce continues to grow, and it's reflected in five of my favorite compositions:
Growing Up
Backstreets
Land of Hope and Dreams
Chimes of Freedom (Dylan cover)
Lonesome day

My fondest memory of Bruce is a "personal" moment
I had with him accompanied by "only" 500 or so other fans when he joined headliner Clarence Clemons at the Stone Pony for a fortyfive minute set. Thirty feet from the stage it became even clearer one was in the midst of a down-to-earth, handsomely scruffy looking guy out to have a good time with the rest of us. When greatness comes packaged like that, we are truly fortunate.
Bruce's lyrics and music reside in the hearts and minds of so many who have loved and lost, believed in the American dream for all despite it's fickle nature while balancing committment to change with the notion that they're glad to be alive. From the Bottom Line and the Academy of Music in NYC during the seventies across three decades of intermittent wars, social strife and 9/11's desecration of our beloved city, Bruce underscored all that was right and wrong with the US via his musicianship and activism. As Public TV so aptly describes in one of their ongoing series focusing on those who have made significant and lasting contributions to this country, Bruce is certainly an "American Master."

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Scott Kneiding, Abbevill, S. Carolina — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 19:38:06 GMT

Top 5:
Give the girl a kiss
Lions Den
Sad Eyes
Thunder road
The Promise

Saw Bruce in Oakland Ca. in'85 the only time I got to see him in the 30 years I lived in Ca.
Moved to S. Carolina in 2001 and have seen him 4 times going on 5.
Thanks Bruce

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Steven A. Boschetti — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 19:38:21 GMT

I first saw Bruce at the old Capital Theatre in Passaic. The feeling was like seeing the old super groups at the Fillmore. Every show felt like he was playing just for you. Every song had something you could relate to. All these years later, nothing has changed when it comes to Bruce. Picking five favorite songs is like trying to choose a favorite child. His music is all about us, and we love him for it.

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Phil S., New Milford, CT — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 19:38:30 GMT

Favorite songs: Backstreets, Thunder Road, Promised Land, Point Blank, Sherry Darlin'/Out in the Streets (tie).
Best memory: Spring, 1975, outdoor free concert at UCONN, in the parking lot of the Hockey Rink! We were treated to 3 completely unknown bands : Fairport Convention, Aerosmith, and Bruce Springsteen and the E-Street Band. Bruce had 2 albums out at the time and was a few months away from mega-stardom with the release of Born to Run. The first 2 bands were very good, but we couldn't believe how skinny the guys in Aerosmith were. Then Bruce hit the stage and blew us away! I remember the interplay between him and Clarence all through the set. Bruce showed tremendous energy and his telecaster was smokin' with that stinging tone. I immediately bought the first 2 albums and have been a fan ever since. When Born to Run and Time/Newsweek happened, I was able to brag that I had seen him for free before he was famous!

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Scott Kneiding, Abbeville, S. Carolina — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 19:38:50 GMT

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Erin Almaleh, swamps of Jersey — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 19:39:11 GMT

Favorite has to be my wedding song, "If I Should Fall Behind."
But more recently my 2-yr-old nephew singing, "Pony Boy."

Favorite memory: I'll always attribute my marriage to Bruce Springsteen. When I met my husband online, I was just about to do an about-face. I mean what could a Jersey girl have in common with someone from Turkey- half way around the world? Bruce Springsteen, thats what. When he said he loved Bruce too, I thought, wow! Maybe we do have something in common. That was almost 8 years ago and we are the most happily married Springsteen fans.

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Ally Lee, Butler, NJ — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 19:39:34 GMT

Top 5 songs....

Glory Days
Prove It All Night
Jersey Girl
Atlantic City
Badlands
Thunder Road
Rosalita
Out in the Streets

(Ok so it was 8 but how can you pick just 5!)

Can't wait to see the boss live tomorrow and on October 9th in Jersey!!!!!

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Kathy Myers, Forest Lake, MN — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 19:39:36 GMT

Darkness
Thunder Road
If I Should Fall Behind
Drive All Night
Badlands

Too many to narrow it down to 5! I have seen Bruce in concert at least 12 times, all but one of them with my sister. My favorite memory is seeing him talking to a fan backstage at Northrup Auditorium in Minneapolis. We were behind the auditorium looking at him through an old door with a glass window. The feeling I had was just short of a religious experience! We were both speechless. Looking forward to the Magic Tour show in St. Paul!

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Sandy, Philly PA — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 19:40:10 GMT

Sorry, can't do it. Can't pick my top five, top ten, heck, top twenty favorite Bruce songs. I will say my first Bruce moment is hearing 4th of July, Asbury Park (Sandy) for the first time, while bopping down the (Wildwood, NJ)Beach in 1973. My favorite Bruce moment is every single concert that followed since then, especially the ones attended with my husband, my son and then my daughter. Bruce's music has been a signpost for every important moment in my life. Hard to believe that over thirty years later, he and I are both still taking that long walk home.

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Ada Hansen, Milwaukee, WI — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 19:40:27 GMT

I have been a Bruce fan for as long as I can remember. The late 70's to be exact.
In the summer of '03 Bruce touched the heart of my best friend and mother, Mikie. You see, Mom was a huge fan also and had been for many years. By luck or I prefer divine intervention, we were able to get front and center seats at the baseball arena in Chicago. Mom had no hair due to her chemo. She barely had the strengh to go, but she did. And with a HUGE smile on her face! We really did not know how incredible our seats were until we got there. We stood looking behind us at the thousands of others and were filled with excitement! Bruce entered and she lit up! She stood and clapped and cheered and sang with Bruce for hours, many times with tears in her eyes. Mine too. We lost Mom soon after. She had fought a 3 year battle with cancer with profound dignity. There was a special moment. Bruce spotted her with her little bald head and huge smile on her face. He smiled, pointed and rocked her world. Mine too. Thanks Bruce! Those are some of the happiest of memories! Dad and I will treasure them forever.

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John Bennett, Lincoln, UK — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 19:40:30 GMT

Bruce has kept me sane right from the early 70s, pure genius, he moves me like no other songwriter ever could, through good times and bad. Top 5? So Tough but here goes;

Jungleland, Thunder Road, Racing in the Streets, Worlds Apart, Atlantic City

MORE GIGS IN THE UK PLEASE!

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Patrick, Millburn NJ — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 19:40:59 GMT

Top 5:
1. Backstreets
2. Prove it all night
3. 10th Avenue Freeze Out
4. Spirit in the night
5. Murder Incorporated

Can't wait to see the shows in NYC! -- Go Bruce!!!

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Kaitlyn Lavender, Neptune, NJ — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 19:41:58 GMT

Favorite songs:
Thunder Road
Land of Hopes and Dreams
Sandy
Tunnel of Love
Brilliant Disguise
(I'm really super obsessed with the new Long Walk Home video, as well.)

My favorite Bruce moment happened about 2 years ago. During my junior year of college, I took a photography class and my final project was a series of 7 black and white images. I chose Asbury Park's boardwalk as my subject. Over Christmas break, I went to Asbury Park to show a woman I know at the When Pigs Fly art gallery my project, as promised. When I was done, I went up to the boardwalk to walk around. I stumbled upon a group of people at Convention Hall listening to something against the door. I figured it was Bruce, and someone confirmed it. I had my photo project with me, and when Bruce came out, he came over to his fans and said hi. He started signing things, and I pulled out a mounted shot of the Stone Pony with the Casino in the background. Bruce looked at it and he said "Wow this is really good. Who's the artist?" I said it was me, and asked if he wanted to see the rest. He really liked a shot of the tathered Casino with the ocean in the background and I told him he could keep it. He signed mine, "To Kate, Bruce Springsteen" and took my mounted 8 1'2 by 11 photo, put it on the passenger seat of his black truck, and drove off. It was amazing. I've ran into him and seen him in concert several times since, and I always remember that day in Asbury Park.

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Anita, Hoboken, NJ — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 19:42:50 GMT

While it's hard to limit my choices to 5, here are some of my favorites:

1. Rosalita
2. Brilliant Disguise
3. Thunder Road
4. Atlantic City
5. New York City Serenade

I grew up with Bruce's music, and always liked it but about 8 years ago, for some reason I fell in love with the music. I mean the good stuff from the 70s and 80s. The new songs are good, but it's the older songs that really get me. They are poetic and incredible stories. The music is energetic, infectious, and introspective all at the same time. The songs are anywhere from 5-10 minutes long - as long as they need to be to tell the story. Not short enough for a radio spot which most songs are these days. I went to my first Bruce concert in the summer of 2003 at Giants Stadium. I positively loved it and was swept away in the energy of the performance and crowd and music. I couldn't make it to a computer when the tickets for this year's show went on sale, so I paid double the price for them on another website because I knew it would be worth it to see him perform again.

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Brenda, OK — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 19:43:10 GMT

Favorite Bruce Songs:
Thunder Road
Jungleland (Clarence in top form)
Land of Hopes and Dreams
Man's Job (you just have to dance, you can't help yourself)
Let's Be Friends

The first time I saw Bruce in concert was in the late 70's at the Convention Center in Indianapolis. On the third call back he had solicited some help from a local club. Some of their dancers participated in his final number...Tenth Avenue Freeze Out...the lights were all the way up...classic Bruce and the band having fun with the audience.

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Pat, South Jersey — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 19:43:49 GMT

A few years ago I decided there were four things I HAD to do before I died (hopefully many years from now). One was to see Bruce in concert. At 49, I finally scored tickets to see his acoustic tour in Atlantic City in 2005. He took the stage. I cried. Yes, in part because it was Bruce. Yes, in part because it was a dream come true. But truly, after so much time trying to get tickets, mostly because I realized it was a gift from God (way to go, God). I caught the Pete Seeger tour last year in Camden. I'm still tyying for Philly tickets for next week. Who knows.

Top Five? Impossible. But here are a few:

Thunder Road
Drive all Night (closest thing to a Bruce love song I can think of)
Tenth Avenue Freezeout
Hungry Heart
Badlands

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Mike S., Matawan,NJ — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 19:44:26 GMT

5 is 'almost' impossible, but lets see (in no order):
Thunder Road
Downbound Train
Tougher Than The Rest
For You
Racing in the Street
(Cover Me,Human Touch,Cadillac Ranch,Growin Up,Johnny 99,Point Blank etc....)
Yes, 5 is impossible!!!!!!!

March 2003,Boardwalk Hall,Atlantic City... the best of the 11 times I've seen them.

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Laurent Violot , Paris , France — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 19:45:29 GMT

I'm a fan of Bruce since 30 years ! My first kid Clément have seen him at 4 years old at the stade de France in 2004 ,and i come to see Bruce in december with his little brother Nicolas (5 years old)!
My 5 favourite songs : Nothin man , I wish i were blind (i cried the first time i heard this song ...) , backstreets , Man's job , Land of hope and dreams .

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Judy, West Chester, PA — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 19:45:39 GMT

Favorite songs--
Thunder Road
Johnny 99
Darlington County
Trapped
Secret Garden

Favorite memories...I have 2 great Bruce moments. The first is in 1984, I was 13 and the Born in the USA tour was sold out in Pgh. It was the day of the show and I was at the grocery store with my mom listening to my walkman to a Bruce all-day music fest. They announced on the radio they put more tickets on sale (the concert was that night) and my mom and I ran from the store, left the cart in the aisle, to get into Pgh. before those tickets sold out--and we made it and it was the first of about 20 concerts since!
My second story is I was driving from Philly to Pgh. with my friend to go to a Bruce concert and I got pulled over for speeding. We had Bruce blasting on the radio and when the cop asked me where I was going to in such a hurry, I pointed to the radio, and my friend held up the cd case. He came back with my ticket and on it he wrote under Violation: "Speeding and being a Bruce Springsteen fan!!"

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Bill Noke — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 19:45:46 GMT

My Top 10 (not in order)
New York City Serenade
Thundercrack
So Young And In Love
Point Blank
Growing Up (Live Version from '75-'-85 set)
E Street Shuffle (Live in London version from BTR box)

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Elayne Cunningham, Swarthmore, PA — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 19:45:46 GMT

Thunder Road
Jungleland
For You
Growin Up
Sandy (4th of July, Asbury Park)
Bruce- What can you say about the best performer ever! I first saw Bruce at Widener College in 1975, I can still remember him singing, "For You"! I've seen him at least 18 times, my first Spectrum ticket stub says $8.00!! Wow, what a show..No concert is like a "Bruce" concert. He's the Boss. Five favorite songs is near impossible. I do love what I've heard of "Magic", it's a great CD!!! I can't wait until October 5th!!! Love ya Bruce..and the E Street Band!

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Lee Wolfson, Tampa, FL — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 19:46:12 GMT

1981, The River Tour, in Cleveland I bought a pair of floor seats for $75- which was at that time an exhorbitant amount for a 20 year old kid. Went to the show early to scalp my extra ticket, sold it quickly and hung around the entrance. Surprisingly they let us in for the soundcheck! Bruce was walking around in a hoodie, checking the sound in all areas of the Richfield Coliseum. He hopped onstage and announced that they were going to "do a song for the earlybirds". The lights were up full and the band launched into Elvis' "Good Rockin' Tonight". There were only ~ 100 of us there- all able to stand right in front of the stage! It was as magical as it was memorable and just served to further justify the fanaticism.
My Top 5 Bruce Songs (Today):
Wild Billy's Circus Story
Factory
You Mean So Much To Me Baby
Stolen Car
Highway Patrolman

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Doug Paterson Raleigh, NC — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 19:46:17 GMT

I've seen Bruce in concert many times, but my all time favorite was in Columbia, SC on THE RIVER tour. 4 1/2 hours. He burned the place to the ground. I camped out for tickets for five days and went with a huge bunch of friends and sat sixth row center. Great reward for the days of camping out.
My favorite song is also another favorite moment. I saw him on the BORN IN THE USA tour in Memphis, and during the sax solo in "Jungleland" a young kid came up to me and asked what was the name of the song. Terrific.

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Jim, River Vale, NJ — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 19:47:27 GMT

Jersey Girl (since my wife and three daughters all JGs)
Born to Run (for my native Jersey SHore)
Land of Hope and Dreams
Out in the Street
Jungleland

I've been a Bruce Fan forever, and he's the only thing that my daughters all agree on...we'll be in MGS Oct 17...

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Rochelle Rathke-Simmons, Essex, Ontario — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 19:47:56 GMT

I was on a blind double date in about 1980 maybe 1979 and had never heard of Bruce Springsteen. After that night I fell in love with his performance and try to see him whenever I can. I moved to Canada 7 years ago when I got married and my husband got dragged to a few Springsteen concerts. He is now a fan. I love Bruce and the E Street band together. Together they stand for passion, friendship, loyalty and they are the voice of us everyday people. Bruce gives us fight in our spirit to go up against selfish, self-centered, prejudiced people. His fans are passionate and feel hope whenever he plays because he genuinely plays like he loves it and we can see it and feel it. My 5 favorite songs are: Badlands, My City of Ruins, If I Should Fall Behind (with the whole band), Better Days, Leap of Faith. The two new ones sound good too.

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Mike F. St. Paul, MN — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 19:48:01 GMT

I'm planning on November 2 in St.Paul being my favorite memory. I've seen Bruce 18 times going back to 1978. Many GREAT memories. However,on Nov 2 I'm I am taking my 17 year old son to his first concert ever...
Top 5 songs...In no particular order
The river(Live version)
Light of day(from MTV unplugged)
Human Touch
Rosalita
10th Ave Freeze Out (live in NYC version)

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Bob Button-Troy, NY — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 19:48:09 GMT

I have been a fan for over 30 years. In November it will be my seventeenth live show. He played on my Birthday in Saratoga Springs in July 1984 during one of our famous Adirondack late afternoon Summer Rain storms. The gates opened very late and the band was just coming on to sound check. As God(or any other spiritual icon) is my witness, he broke into Creedence's "Who'll Stop the Rain" , and you guessed it....it stopped. The guy sure has connections.

Top Five
1 Born to Run
2 Thunder Road
3 Candy's Room
4 Rosalita
5 10th Avenue Freezeout or Jungleland

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Alan D. DeSantis, Lexington KY — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 19:48:16 GMT

I am a born and raised Jersey boy who left for college and never came back. Nothing keeps me anchored to my days “growing up” in South Jersey like Bruce. As a testimony to Bruces’ writing, however, his music is also intrinsically connected to every important event of my life as an adult. You pick an even, Bruce supplied the soundtrack to it. Yes, he was even playing (not live, of course) in the delivery room when my two children were born.

I have so many favorites (e.g., BTR being the single greatest rock song ever written), but I will try to pick 5 songs that may not be well known to the average radio listener. Bruce fans will of course love them all (I hope).

1) Straight Time (From Tom Joad)—my favorite song
2) Back in Your Arms (From Tracks)—so beautiful
3) The Wish (From Tracks) —his love song to his mom
4) Used Car (From Nebraska)—I was that kid in the car
5) Two Hearts (From The River) — but performed live with Little Steve (my 8-year old son’s favorite)

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Vickee King, Kaukauna Wi — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 19:48:21 GMT

Candys Room
Loose Ends
Thunder Road
Kittys Back
etc etc.
I could go on and on there are so many favorites. I became a fan back in the 70's when I heard Hungry Heart for the first time. I have seen Bruce play 7 times-Ohio, Illinois Milwaukee and Madison. Starting out in the nose bleed section of an arena, and the last 2 times I was able to get onto the floor. Miller Park in Milwaukee was my fondest memory. My daughter was raised listening to Bruce. She's 28 now and she and I went to Miller Park together. Just her and I and we had great tickets, on the field 7 rows back. We had a blast. I wish he would come into Wisconsin this tour, because unfortunately my daughter and I can't make it to Chicago this time. Believe me, we're feeling very sorry for ourselfs.
I am a true loyal fan, my desk at work is loaded with pictures of Bruce and when my husband is out of town on a weekend, everyone knows not to call me, because its "concert nite" at my house. Just me and my Bruce concert videos!

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Gerry Wecht, West Milford, NJ — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 19:48:30 GMT

My Top five of all time are: Not Fade Away/She's the one, Thunder Road, Trapped, Lost in the Flood, Saint in the City. First time I saw Bruce was in '79 at Syracuse University. That was the day "I saw the future of Rock and Roll". Been to close to 50 concerts since then, most memorable being the day and the day after Lennon was shot. Heard the horrible news on the Schullkill (spelling?) Expressway on the way back to Muhlenberg College. Saw the show the following night with Bruce saying what an inspiration John was to him. Just as equally memorable was a show my fiance and I caught at a later date in Philly. We had nose bleed seats and managed to sneak down to the lower level during Rosalita. We were standing on the cement steps when my fiance told me she just lost her engagement ring. Everyone saw us frantically searching for it and dropped down to help us out. My fiance picked up someone's discarded beer cup, heard a thud in it, and found her ring! That was close to 25 years ago!

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Linda Jones, Youngstown, Ohio — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 19:49:12 GMT

5 favorite Bruce songs....I love them all!
Thunder Road is my favorite
Born to Run
The Rising
Badlands
Darkness on the edge of Town
Youngstown - of course, because I live here!

My first Bruce concert was in Cleveland, Ohio Born to Run. I've been to every concert after that and they just keep getting better. I share the same birthday as Bruce, September 23rd! How lucky am I? I hope that I get to meet him in person one day!
I can't wait to see Bruce and the E Street Band at the Mellon Arena in Pittsburgh on November 14th.

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Mike Hart, NOLA — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 19:50:09 GMT

New Orleans Jazz fest 2005. He played "My City of Ruin" and literlly brought 40,000 people to tears. Everyone in the audience was in tears, everone. I've been going to see live music since 1977 and go at least once a week (a perk of living in New Orleans) and this was hands down the best live set I have ever seen. Including the 8 previous times I saw him.

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Carolann Turner Cambridge Ontario! — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 19:50:30 GMT

It's so hard to only share a few favorite songs, from any album! He Is THE Man! Bruce is My Boyfriends Hero, and God. I love the way Willie {my Boyfriend} goes on about the lyrics, and the sound. It's great. I could only wish he felt the same about me. lol..

We are lucky to be able to see him in Oct. at the ACC/ Toronto! I wish he could do me a huge favor and tell willie that "She The One" Tell Willie He's not getting any younger and he should marry His Best Friend! I know if I could get Bruces' Help MY life would be complete!!! I am very thankful in life to have someone like willie, my best friend.

I would have to say my top five would be:
Santa claus is coming to Town!
She's the One
Candy's room
The Rising
My Hometown.
Thanks for all the great times.

C.Turner. Cambridge Ontario
sinderella@sympatico.ca

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Alisha S., Alexandria, KY — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 19:51:08 GMT

1.Growing up
2. Glory Days
3. Land of Hopes and Dreams
4. Should I fall behind
5. 10th Avenue Freezeout

There are so many memories that include Bruce Springsteen. My father is quite possibly Bruce's biggest fan (no exaggeration) and in my house growing up..that was all that you ever heard playing from his c.d. player/record player. He has every 8-track, album, cd, video, tv appearance, book..anything that Bruce has ever done. When Bruce is on tour...my dad will follow him anywhere Bruce goes! When in fights when I was younger my father and I had to write eachother notes in order to get our side of the story out and not be yelling at eachother and he would put quotes from Bruce's songs in them. So, naturally, my dad's love for The Boss was passed on to me. When I was 16 my dad took me to my very first Bruce Springsteen Concert at Cincinnati's Music Hall. When Bruce walked out on the stage, I literally cried my eyes out (I will never forget that moment as long as I live.) I had always loved Bruce and swore that if he was ever single I would marry him! But, that night in December 1996 my life as a Bruce fan changed from just fan to absolute fanatic! Of course everything I do related to Bruce is also with my dad which makes it that much more special. We have been to many concerts (one in which we had our pictures taken with many of E-Street Band outside Freedom Hall in Louisville thanks to my dad who begged me to stay and wait for a sighting of The Boss.) one in which my dad busted in my room at 1:00am while home on Spring Break from college and my dad said, "Bruce is giving a concert in Jersey...pack your bags, let's go!) and many many more that I will never forget. Bruce has a way about him that just works itself right into your heart, body and soul. There is no other artist, poet, story teller that is better than him, and his concerts are that of legends and by far and away the best concerts I have and will ever attend. And, of course, Bruce brings a special bond to my father and I that is the best gift that Bruce could ever give a fan!

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T. Stives — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 19:51:23 GMT

Fan for years-greatest memory turn my son into a Bruce fan-and having him see Bruce w/Eddie Vedder and Jackson Brown at Vote for Change-Meadowlands-and Stone Pony days w/steven and Southside.
Badlands
Brillant Disquise
Jungleland
Waiting on a Sunny Day
Kitty's Back
10th Avenue

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Soren, Denmark — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 19:51:42 GMT

Top five:

Backstreets
Nebraska
Thunder Road
Radio Nowhere
Jungleland

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Peter Grady, Kildare, Ireland. — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 19:53:14 GMT

Going to see Bruce in Belfast on 15th Dec.
Top 5:
1- Born to Run
2- Cadillac Ranch
3- Trapped
4- Badlands
5- Red Headed Woman

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Lynne Tierney — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 19:53:45 GMT

I KISSED BRUCE!!!! I'll never forget it!! It was the Early 90's at the "Boston Garden" I went with my 3 brothers, they had 4th row, I had a balcony seat. I snuck down to sit with them. During "Leap of faith" Bruce came down to the audience, right next to the seats we were in, so I took a leap across a few people & ran my fingers threw his hair, I was in heaven, but the security guard didn't like it so he kicked me out of the concert!!! He said I MAULED Bruce! Mind you, I am only 105 lbs! Anyways to make a long story short, The next day a radio station here in Boston was giving away "FRONT ROW SEATS" for Bruce if you were the right caller & could guess the title of the song that they played a couple bars of! I did it!! Won Front Row Center Stage tickets to BRUCE! During "Leap of Faith" again he came down to the audience, this time right next to me, He stood on the chair next to me grabbed my face & laid a "Big wet one right on the Lips!!! Talk about HEAVEN!!! My knees were knocking! Needless to say, the same security guard was eyeballing me! I got to stay! Thank God! It was a Christmas show and at the end, he threw me his little Santa Hat!!! Loving IT!
Favorite Songs!
Leap of Faith(of course)
ThunderRoad
I'm a Rocker!
4th of July (Sandy)
Bobbie Jean!
Way to many favorites to pick just 5!!!!

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Mark Solomon, Roswell, GA — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 19:54:16 GMT

God's Music Since 1972:

Rosalita (greatest song ever written)
Thunder Road
Bobby Jean (close to perfection)
Lost In The Flood (no one writes songs like that)
Tie between Badlands, Kitty's Back, Saint, The Promised Land, Growing Up, etc--which Michelangelo do you like best?

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Beth Widmayer, Chelsea, Michigan — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 19:54:44 GMT

#1 Thunder Road
Back in 1980, hanging out playing records with a bunch of friends, and this guy puts on Thunder Road, then pulls out his sax, and plays along with Clarence note for note. I knew right then that he was the one, and I had to marry him. 25 years later, three kids, so many Springsteen concerts I can't count, and he can still bring tears to my eyes, a lump to my throat, and such a big love to my heart it seems like it could burst. Oh yeah and Bruce still does it to me too!

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Timothy Cranford Toronto Ont Canada — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 19:54:44 GMT

Thunder Road
Open All Night
You Can Look but You'd better Not Touch
Ramrod
Darkness On The Edge Of Town

Favourite moment:
Watching Bruce sign a friend (vinyl) Born to Run & then use her shoulder as a desk to sign more autographs

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Pete Maycock,St Annes on Sea Lancashire England — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 19:54:48 GMT

Well i couldn't resist, from across the pond. numerous concerts in England. the most memorable at Villa Park Birmingham, the home of my football club and at the MEN Manchester after watchin Villa at old trafford. also a great summer night at Old Trafford Cricket Ground... and many many more
Hungry Heart (to be played at my funeral, this is my kids anthem)
Thunder Road
Atlantic City
She's the one
Pony Boy (another for my kids)

BRRRRRRRUUUUUUUUCCCCCEEEEE!!!!!

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Holly Savage of Litchfield, CT — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 19:55:43 GMT

Springsteen, Patti and the E-Street Band are the real deal...always have been, always will be. My five: Rosalita, If I Fall Behind, 41 Shots, Into The Fire and The Rising. To listen to The Rising album, without interruption of any kind, listening to every beautifully subtle word and sound, is a revelation. That album is an act of prayer and redemption. Thank you to Bruce, Patti and the Band.

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CARLOS BLANCO, SAO PAULO , SP, BRAZIL — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 19:56:31 GMT

Well, after a 8 hour flight from Brazil and 4 hour drive from Miami to Orlando and almost 2 days in the fan process for the General Admission line for the PIT : i was front row dead center in the PIT, strummed Bruce´s guitar during Born To Run - he teased me about not comin´ down with the guitar and i kept asking him. All arena lights on , 18.000 people behind me , can´t see no better Bruce moment than this.
thanks Bruce AND COME PLAY SOUTH AMERICA !!!!

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Sean Colletti, New City, NY — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 19:56:32 GMT

In no specific order my top 5 are:
1.Lost in the Flood
2.Jungleland
3.It's Hard To Be A Saint In The City
4.Drive All Night
5.The Promise
Favorite Memories? Wow! thats not an easy one, there are so many...Seeing Bruce close out the Rising tour at Shea doing Highway 61 with Dylan, A quarter to three, twist and shout...that was pretty sweet. Seeing 7 differnt shows on the Devils and Dust Tour was sooooo memorable, intimately, beautifully played songs, Last couple nights in Trenton were awesome too with Bruce bringing his family out for Santa Claus. Also the Bruce tribute show at Carnegie Hall when Bruce showed up and did an acoustic Rosalita, and then with all the other artists, classic. I'd like my favorite memory to be that i bought Bruce a Shot of Jack Daniels and had a long chat about politics, the weather and family.
See at the Today Show!! I'll be there, and I'll be at the Rehersal show that night too....can't wait!!

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Terrie Weekley, Monroe, NC — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 19:57:21 GMT

Of course like everybody else it's really really hard to just pick 5 but here goes:
Jungleland
Land of Hope and Dreams
The Rising
Backstreets
Independence Day

My first Bruce concert was wayyy back in 1981 in Denver, CO when I was just 15 years old (you do the math) It was the start of a beautiful relationship with Bruce over all these years. Unfortunately I didn't get to see Bruce again until April of 2000 in Charlotte, NC after the birth of my fourth and last child. I felt like I was 15 all over again and loved every minute of it. I was lucky enough to see him again during the D&D tour. My husband had a realization during that show which he did tell his co-workers the next day. He told them if Bruce ever decided to move to North Carolina that he would definitely lose his wife. LOL Anyway, so looking forward to the upcoming CD and tour. Hope he comes back down south!!!

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Joan Fontaine, New York City — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 19:57:39 GMT

The best the Today Show could come up with is some producers who started seeing him in 1999? And you think you know his music? Keep working on it for another twenty years and let us know.

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Ross Tenzer, Albertson, New York — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 19:58:51 GMT

Top 5 Bruce Songs:
Growin Up - We did this song in Fredonia - 1973 Quatro Blues Band.
Kitty's Back - Pure Rock&Roll
Rosilita - for Rosie
Thunder Road - goosebumps every time I hear it still.
Jungleland

Introduced to Bruce and the Band 1973 as a Junior in High School and was hooked to the religion. No one like him and no one as likeable as him and the E Street Band

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Darren, Sydney, Nova Scotia — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 19:59:15 GMT

I spent 20 years listening and enjoying Bruce Springsteen's authentic working mans lyrics before I was able to attend a live performance. I had the pleasure of attending the final tour date of the Rising at Shea Stadium on Oct 23, 2003. This was by far the best concert I have ever seen and ever will see unless I can get to see him again.

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Mike Rowlinson Staffordshire England — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 19:59:50 GMT

my greatest Bruce memory was going to see him in 1981 on The River tour when he opened with Prove it all night and the hairs stood up on the back of my neck. I could not believe the energy and emotion one man could generate. My favorites are Waitin on a sunny day. Born to run. Thunder road. Badlands.All that heaven will allow. Wish i could get to see Him at MSG I might just try to make it.

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Pawel Legan, Poland — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 20:00:20 GMT

My 5 favorite songs:
The River
One Step Up
Two Faces
If I Should Fall Behind
Thunder Road
I'm a big Boss fan for 27 years. I wait for Boss with the Band in Poland.

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Steve, VA — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 20:00:39 GMT

5 songs?!? That's not enough. This would be a good setlist for the Today Show:

Thunder Road
Spirit In The Night
Prove It All Night
Tenth Avenue Freeze-Out
Rosalita
Sherry Darling
Two Hearts
My City of Ruins

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Sandy, West Trenton, NJ — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 20:01:03 GMT

Thunder Road
4th of July Asbury Park (Sandy)
Thundercrack
No Surrender
Growin' Up

After camping out all night (back in 1988 when you could do that), I got front row seats for the Human Rights Now show at the Vet in Philly. Seeing Bruce live from the front row with my 3 best friends ranks right up there with my wedding as one of the best days of my life!

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Dick, Isanti, MN — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 20:04:16 GMT

Jungleland
Racing in the Streets
For You
Thunder Road
Born to Run

Back in 1977 we drove to Minneapolis and walked up the night of the concert and bought tickets. We were with a couple who were into Barry Manilow and Neil Diamond. Having never seen Bruce, neither they nor we knew what we were in for. Back then guitars were plugged in and movement on the stage somewhat limited. Bruce still managed to move all over the stage; then he hooked up a long, coiled cord and proceded out into the crowd. It was like the parting of the waters--the crowd created a path for him to walk out and back. It was amazing to watch as he worked the crowd and they responded. Back on stage, his ability to tell stories to intro songs or just to entertain really got the crowd involved, and the play between him and Clarence was unique--different than anything I'd ever seen in concert before.
As was the norm for him back then, the concert was about 4 hours. My wife and I had seen The Who and a couple of other "show" bands, but nothing compared to that performance of Bruce and the E Street Band. As we left we marveled at his energy and ability to play with that intensity. A comment from our softer rocking friends as we left was, "That guy makes Manilow look like he's asleep on stage." I've never seen Manilow but suspect it's a bit of an understatement. : )
Well, that was about 20 concerts ago and we're looking forward to catching Bruce and the band in St. Paul and Washington on this tour. I can't wait.

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Elisabeth Francet,Darlington city,South Carolina — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 20:05:04 GMT

Born to run
The river
Thunder road
Darkness on the edge of town
She's the one
Wild Billy's circus story

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Phil Ash, Hertford, England — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 20:07:00 GMT

Top 5 songs :- Thunder Road (has there been a better song written by anyone??), Born To Run, Incident on 57th St, Born In The USA (Live 75-85 version) and Empty Sky.

2 best Bruce memories :-
1. First E Street Band concert : Summer 1981, Wembley Arena, London - hot summer night, 4th row seats, the band hit the stage and stormed into The Ties That Bind and Anita (now my wife) and me transfixed for over 3 and a half hours - almost a religious experience! Driving out of the car park after the concert, all the cars with their windows down blasting out different Bruce songs - brilliant!

2. Wembley Stadium London summer 1985 - the greatest opening to a concert I will ever experience - the lights dropped away, the crowd roared, Bruce's voice booms out "Hallo out there", the crowd surge forward, Bruce screams " One, two. One, two, three, four ... Born down in a dead man's town..." and the band exploded, the lights exploded, damn it, the whole 70,000 crowd exploded! 22 years later I still get the tingles as I am writing this. God bless Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band - the best bar band you'll ever see!

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Danny R, Bellevue, WA — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 20:07:10 GMT

The Springsteen songs that I find myself listening to over an over (in no particular order):

1. Better Days
2. Land of Hope and Dreams
3. Murder Incorporated
4. Part Man, Part Monkey
5. How Can a Poor Man Stand Such Times Like And Live
6. One Step Up
7. The River
8. Bobby Jean
9. Quarter to Three (off the Hammersmith CD)
10. The Promised Land

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Maureen Shames from Manalapan, New Jersey — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 20:07:50 GMT

My favorite Bruce songs:
1. Thunder Road
2. For You
3. Loose Ends
4. Jersey Girl
5. Radio Nowhere

One day, I received a call from my brother Steven Prussack that Bruce Springsteen had made a "surprise" appearance at Trade Winds in NJ. My husband KNEW I had to go and leave my two-year-old twins with him! Within five minutes, my brother picked me up and we raced there! It was a small crowd in 1995 for perhaps Bruce's FIRST Christmas benefit. He played several songs including Run Rudolph and Santa Claus is Coming To Town. Then as we were exiting the building- Bruce was seated close to my right. He had a huge grin on his face as I spoke to him. I told him that it is a thrill to meet him and that I'll be raising my twins on his music! Patti came over to talk to Bruce and we said goodbye. I will always cherish this memory. I have been a longtime Bruce Springsteen fan. He is a legend and his work always moves me! I write reviews of Bruce's concerts for Greasylake.com to spread the word. I've never been disappointed by the incredible amount of energy Bruce gives to each performance. He is a true artist in every sense of the word.

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Carla, Kansas City — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 20:07:52 GMT

In 1976 I was in college. My Abnormal Psych instructor talked about Bruce all the time. He told us that he would be performing in Kansas City, and if we had any sense at all, we would all buy tickets and go. I did have sense, and did get tickets. Completely blown away, I'm still a fan. Favorite song?....without a doubt, Thunder Road. My girlfriends wore out a record on the jukebox at our favorite watering hole playing that song and singing our hearts out to it.

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Laurence Corre, Paris, France — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 20:07:54 GMT

I'm French, a Bruce fan for 20 years (I'm 39) ! Would not miss any of his concerts in Paris. Two best memories: I was 8 and one week pregnant when I attended his Devil and Dust concert in Paris early Oct 2002. I hesitated to go because of the crowd but found a good seat thanks to France 2, the French TV channel I was working for at the time and which was in partnership with the concert organizers. I loved the concert. I gave birth to my little girl, named Manon, a few days after the concert (2 weeks ahead of time!). I can tell you she loves Bruce (she's 5 now) and was eager to come to life then ! My other memory was the concert Bruce gave at the Stade de France a few years ago. I was with my lover. It was just magic. Now, I expect the next concert (17 Dec) in Paris and will be almost 7 months pregnant of my second child, from my lover from the Stade de France ! A new concert I long to attend, even though I still don't have a ticket as it was already sold out when I realized Bruce was coming to France! Well, I want to thank Bruce for all the happiness he gives through his music. When I feel sad, I listen to Bruce, and then I feel better, when I feel good, I listen to Bruce and feel even better! The other day, I was in the train all alone, travelling across France and played Land of Hope and Dreams on my discman. I was so sad that day that tears would'nt stop on my cheeks while listening to this song. A true moment of emotion. thank you Bruce for the happiness you give to your fans.
My top 6:
New York City Serenade
If I should fall behind (live in New York City)
Land of Hope and Dreams
Downbound Train
I wish I were blind
My beautiful Reward
etc etc

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Linda Good, Cincinnati Ohio — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 20:07:56 GMT

Top Five Songs:
My Hometown
Born to Run
No Surrender
Candy's Room
Brilliant Disguise
Favorite Bruce Memory:
We had tickets to Bruce in Lexington, Ky and an ice storm hit our area in Cincinnati and Kentucky, not only that but our girlfriend broke her arm crossing the street while on her way to class and she was our driver. Determined to get to the concert we talked another friend into going seeing how she was the only one with a car and had never listened to any of Bruce's music and bad weather this took some persuading. Praying that the concert would not be cancelled and driving at a very slow pace we made it, not only to find that our tickets that our girlfriend whom purchased the tickets and unable to go because of the broken arm plced us in the 4th row!!! Well we thought for sure Bruce would pick one of us to dance on stage with him during Dancing In The Dark, no such luck (staged, no he will surly catch our eye contact and choose one of us, Ha) but a great view and much sadness for our girlfriend who had to miss such a view. On a good note another friend was turned onto being a Bruce Fan!! After a Springsteen concert there is no other!!
Brilliant Disguise

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Michael Holm — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 20:08:52 GMT

My top five favourites RIGHT NOW!

Living in the future
Radio Nowhere
Thundercrack
Lonesome Day
10th avenue frezee-out

God bless Bruce and BRUCE BLESS GOD!!!!

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Karen Sullivan, New Bern, NC — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 20:09:11 GMT

Such a hard decision! I love them all!
To pick just five:

Backstreets
Thunder Road
Jersey Girl
Brilliant Disguise
Out on The Streets
I am a year younger than Bruce, and idolize him like a youngster!
He is a poet, musician,human rights activist a wonderful example of all mankind.
My fondest memory is finally dragging my husband to see him-in the 80's(my husband is 14 years older than I)
When the 4 1/2 hour concert was over- all my husband could say was "now I see why they call him the Boss".
Every chance I get- I will travel to see him-anywhere!

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Kelley, Bloomingdale NJ — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 20:09:38 GMT

I have seen the Boss over 170 times and I have never met him or even got close to the 1st row, but I still go to every concert I can and enjoy each one more and more. Of course I am always hoping that one day my dream will come true and I will finally meet the person I feel is the best singer / performer ever!!!!! I know I will watching tomorrow morning. I have so many favorite Bruce songs but 5 of them would be as follows:
1) Born to run
2) Rosalita
3) Candy's Room
4) Jersey Girl (Thank you Rich)
5) Thunder Road (That one is for Cory, my son)

Can’t wait until 10/10/07 @ Continental :)

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beth p, nyc, ny — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 20:09:46 GMT

I would have to say all of Bruce's songs are my favorite. They are compilations of real, poetic lyrics that create visuals which can't escape you.

My favorite memories of Bruce and the E Street
Band are a bit different from your terrific Today show
stories. I remember being 11 years old and sneaking into my older sisters room to look through her albums
that she told me were "OFF LIMITS". I came across Born To Run and was struck with awe at how striking the album cover was. I immediately played the album and have never stopped. Needless to say, It took me much later in life to realize that it was that cover with such beautiful photography & typography that inspired me to become a graphic designer AND never getting enough of Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band.

For the Rising tour I saw Bruce and the band, 11 out of the 15 Garden/Continental shows. No matter what tour it is, I'm always left inspired and thrilled that I had such a terrific time watching them sing & play their hearts out. Sadly I don't have tickets to this tour, but as my fiance says, don't worry will get them and i'm still pluggin' away. : )

This happens to be the first blog I've ever written on. So, thanks for the inspiring Bruce stories and I can't wait to see them all play tomorrow on your show.
Thank god for the creator/inventor of your concert series. I remember when it began and thought, WOW, this is dynomite!.......Especially when BRUCE and the E STREET BAND play!!!!

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Jerry Kohn, Chicago, Il. — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 20:09:59 GMT

To Tracey... my buckeye baby who by bringing Bruce into my life, filled a musical void that lingered to long.
To Bruce...thank you for everything you are...for the joy you have brought to all of us..giving of yourself to the causes you believe in.

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DiegoP, Mar del Plata, Argentina — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 20:10:02 GMT

I have only thing to say. Pls Bruce come to Argentina. We need to see you here in a great show. I promise you que can work to put the venue up to high. Pls remember that the south americans exist. i know your are tired and you don t have many fans here. But try to visit us i give us an opportunity to enjoy a nice show in this lands. Bruce My Best whises for this tour and if i can i ll try to conecto you at spain next year. see U. I good luck for the people who can enjoy Bruce s time. Lon Live the Boss and sorry for my English. I saw he at the MSG in 2000 3 times and it was my dream comes true. Bye. Diego Perez. Mar del Plata Argentina....If Your President cames here for a meeting ( Yes, Mr Bush in 2005, In My City !!!!!)why don t try you make a visit to forgot that pathetic guest ???. Thank a lot

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drjingles, Toronto Ontario Canada — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 20:10:55 GMT

Shut out the Light
Man at the Top
Mary's Place
Stand on it
New York City Serenade
Meeting Accross the River
Little Angelyne
from Small things Mama Big things one day come
Pink Cadillac
Lovin you is a Man's Job...baby......

Its all good..

Moment..
put a cassette in Bruce's hands back in 1984....
he was very nice about it...and said thanks man..
someone else grabbed it out of his hand and the rest is history..

but met him on his way back out..and got a nice photo...
and hung out with the E-streeters in the bar..

and

1980...when I wasn't a fan...
went to see the River tour at Maple Leaf Gardens..

religeous experience...I was forever converted.

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Eden Brodsky, Danville CA (born and raised in NY) — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 20:11:46 GMT

Since I pretty much only listn to Bruce and U2 only 5 is impossible. Here's my list:

Jungleland
Backstreets
Born to Run
Land of Hopes and Dreams
Thunder Road
Out in the Street (especially live)
Ramrod (also live)
Two Hearts
My Love Will Not Let You Down
If I Should Fall Behind
All I'm Thinkin About
And yes, I am loving Radio Nowhere!

I have been fortunate enough to see Bruce every tour since the mid-80's. Every Bruce moment is a religious and incredible experience. I have to say that my most amazing Bruce experience happened in 2006 during the Seeger Sessions Tour. I had of course secured tickets the day they went on sale, but on the day of the show I lucked out, and at that box office I got 3rd row seats. My husband and I had decided that this tour would be ideal to take our kids to. They were of course born and raised on Bruce. Of course it was only natural that Bruce be their first concert experience. At the time of the show they were 4 and 9. My daughter brought a giant stuffed frog to the show to represent "Froggie Went a Courtin'". Toward the end of the show we made our way up to the stage. Bruce noticed my daughter holding the frog. He took it from her put it up by the drums and asked her how old she was. He then proceeded to sing Froggie to her. Of course he gave the frog back to her at the end of the show. My daughters Bruce moment became my Bruce moment. To be able to look into his eyes while he looked at my daughter and sang was the thrill of a lifetime!
I'm not sure exactly what it is about Bruce Springsteen that has captured my heart and soul. His lyrics, his music, his voice, his seriousness, his sense of fun on stage and his all out nitty gritty rock and roll....all of it just grabs you in and doesn't let go.
Can't wait to see the Magic tour! Need my Bruce fix! It's been a long time comin'!

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Denise Warren Ruggiero — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 20:12:01 GMT

My favorite songs are:
Darkness on the Edge of Town (the song for my soul...)
Blinded By the Light (because I once was...)
Badlands (for my past VIKING co-workers...)
Cadillac Ranch (for the memory of dancing w/ my mom -- the Caddy owner -- in the kitchen as a teen while doing dishes...)
Santa Claus is Coming to Town (cause its doesn't feel like Christmas until I hear it!)

My fondest Bruce experience was the second night of two sold-out Pittsburgh shows in November '77 or '78 when I screamed to the Boss for 10 minutes from seats behind the stage "Bruce, what time is it?!!!" until he finally sang the Christmas tune I had been waiting for...

Springsteen's music has influenced my life beginning at 13-years-old, to TODAY. I can say his music "saved" me as a teen and I enjoy being "saved" all over again, every time his music plays. (Thank you, Bruce. I COULD NOT have made it through my teen years without you! :D)

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John Zavesky, Riverside, CA — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 20:12:11 GMT

First off Patti Scialfa's latest is much more engaging that the latest from Bruce and the E Streeters. As far as the five greatest Boss songs:
1) Johnny 99
2) The River
3) Cadillac Ranch
4) E-St. Shuffle
5) The Promised Land

Best Boss concert:
Summer 1978 San Diego Sports Arena, 5th row. It doesn't get any better.
Runner Up,
Oct. 31 1980 L.A. Sports Arena. this was the opening show for the "Born in the U.S.A. tour". An absolute marathon that lasted till nearly 1AM.

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CAROL ANN BERTOLINI — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 20:13:03 GMT

THE GLORIEST DAYS OF MY LIFE WAS WHEN I MOVED TO ASBURY PARK FROM AKRON OHIO IN 1983. ON A MISSION TO MEET BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN. STARTED WORKING AT THE PALACE AMUSEMENTS. ONE DAY WORKING ON THE FLOOR, BRUCE COMES WALKING IN BALL CAP AND ALL. I RAN TO THE STOCK ROOM AND TOLD THE MANAGER BRUCE WAS IN THE BUILDING. HE BROUGHT HIM IN THE STOCK ROOM. CHATTED A LITTLE AND HE LEFT. I HAD FORGOTTEN I HAD A LUCKY PENNY I WANTED TO GIVE HIM. SO I WENT OUT LOOKING FOR HIM. HE WAS STANDING BY THE FERRIS WHEEL. I WENT UP TO HIM AND SAID BOO, I TOLD HIM I HAVE ALWAYS WANTED TO GIVE YOU THIS PENNY WITH YOUR BIRTH YEAR ON IT (IT IS GOOD LUCK) HE TOOK IT AND SAID THANKS. WEEKS LATER MY ROOMATE SAW HIM AT THE BRIGHTEN AND ASK IF HER REMEMBERED HE DIDNT RECOGNIZE THE NAME BUT HE PULLED THE PENNY OUT OF HIS POCKET. HE STILL HAD IT. I AM VERY PROUD OF HIM AND HIS ACHIEVEMENTS IN LIFE. I WILL NEVER FORGET. THANKS SO MUCH

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Giulia Zarr, Brooklyn, NY — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 20:13:55 GMT

My top 5 (an impossible task!):
Thunder Road
Independence Day
Backstreets
Growin' Up
Rockaway the Days

Favorite Bruce Memory: I was lucky enough to see him during the "Born in the USA" tour at the Brendan Byrne arena in Jersey right before I went away to college and, of course, I was totally blown away by him and the E Street Band's live performance. On my first day at my new school, I was nervous about everything: Why was I moving to a Pennsylvania small-town women's college from NYC? Would I make any friends? Would anyone there understand my religious devotion to the Boss? My student adviser, Cheryl, saw me unpack my various Bruce items (posters, ticket stubs, etc.) and said, "You've got to meet my friend Joanne. She likes Bruce too. And she's from New York." I warily went to Joanne's dorm room down the hall and there she was, lounging under a gigantic poster of Bruce and his guitar jumping in front of the flag. Yippee, I thought, a kindred spirit! Joanne also had her ticket from the Jersey show she went to--and it turned out we were sitting a few rows apart on the same night! Kismet! Joanne has been my best friend from that day on. Bruce, thanks for "introducing" me to my soul sister.

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Lisa O'Malley, Cleveland, Ohio — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 20:14:17 GMT

BRUCE IS COMING TO CLEVELAND ON MY BIRTHDAY- COULDN'T ASK FOR A BETTER GIFT!!!!!

"SHE'S THE ONE" AND "IF I SHOULD FALL BEHIND" ARE MY ULTIMATE FAVORITES OF MANY

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Erica, DC area — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 20:14:39 GMT

Some faves:
The initial canon is in my blood (first 4 records) and I love too many to mention since then... opting out.

I remember Bruce's first manager coming down to my grandparents apartment in the very early 70s saying, "Freda, Mo, Clarence wants bacon." I could've been 6. I chose to watch TV instead of heading up to meet the guy who "was going to be a big rock star one day." In 1975 I was 10, and started my alt-career as a devoted Bruce fan. I later ended up with some of Bruce's workbooks from the manager's house, and in about 1987 I ran into Bruce on the street in NYC. (What are the chances?) It was a cold winter day, and we were the only people on the block. I recognized his jaw between his tilted down hat and upturned collar, and after a brief greeting, finally thought to mention our connection. We went into a store to borrow a pen so he could get my number. A friend of mine had told him about me a few years earlier, and Bruce said, "I had your number but I lost it." I managed to save my collapse onto the street until after our encounter. Women walked above me on Madison Ave at E. 80th while I laughed and cried lying on my back on the pavement looking up their fur coats.

Bruce, I guess you lost it again? I'd still love to sing backups for you one day (I mentioned that too). Can't wait to see the tour! Rock on :)

Erica

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Kathy Stanley, Murrieta, CA — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 20:14:56 GMT

Top 5 Bruce songs? Hmmmm...I'll give it a try.
Born To Run, Radio Nowhere, Youngstown (live), Human Touch, Reason To Believe, Point Blank...oops! That's 6, huh?! Well, I could easily go on for 66 more!

My favorite Bruce memory? I actually have one for just about every member of my family! No one on one Bruce memories though because I probably wouldn't be here to talk about that since I'd have had major heart failure if I ever came face to face with him!

My best concert memory was the 3rd time I saw him. It was at the L.A. Sports Arena, 1984, the Born In The U.S.A. tour. I had floor seats and when he came on stage and busted out with "Born In The U.S.A.", the crowd went crazy. I stood up and looked around at all the adoring fans and just wept. I was so happy for him that he made it and so happy for everyone there that they got it...they now knew what I had known for over 10 years-Bruce is most definitely THE BOSS!

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Joe P, Rancho Santa Margarita Ca. — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 20:16:52 GMT

The Boss is back!!!
new york city serenade
Jungleland
So many more so little time and space.
My first Bruce concert 1972 think or 73 Trenton New Jersey War Memorial Building Seats about a thousand people. And what is hard to believe is he din not sell out the place. It started early and ended late. It was one of the earliest concerts and
at a time when 4 and a half wours was a short concert. wow what a rendention of New York Citi Serenade. I have seen every tour since but the first time is always the best and he always tops his best.

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mark landreth, tallahassee — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 20:17:26 GMT

I've been a Bruce fan, through one band after another, since '69 or '70.

Most folks I know who have followed his career would ask, "Five? You want me to name five? How about 500...?"

I just don't think I could name five without feeling guilty for slighting so many of the others.

If pressed, I'd have to say my five favorite Bruce songs are the last five I heard or the next five in the next live set I get to hear.

For those of you who read the comments and don't understand what all the fuss is about, go see Bruce and the guys live.

For the remainder of your life, Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band will become the standard by which you judge every live music performance...

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Peter D, Lino Lakes, MN — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 20:20:39 GMT

Top 5 favorite Bruce tunes:
Incident on 57th St.
Thunder Road
The Fever
Nothing Man
The Iceman

Best Bruce memory:
Meeting Bruce and the E Street Band backstage at the Rosemount Horizon in Chicago on July 17, 1984 with my best friend Karl during the first couple of weeks of the Born in the USA tour.
Karl and I were working out on that morning in St. Paul, MN at Jumpin Jim Brunzell's gym of the All Star Wresting Fame and Jim was always in there when we were lifting and he would always put Bruce on for us. That day he came in to the gym in a suit and tie and went into his office for a couple of minutes. When he came out of the office, he signaled us to come and talk to him and he asked us if we wanted to go to Chicago with him to see Bruce...that night!! Like any diehard fan we put life on hold and caught a plane at 3:00 to Chicago and at 7:00 we were at the show and by 11:00 we were backstage talking to the band. Now the best part is that Bruce had opened up the tour in St Paul only 2 weeks earlier and Jumpin Jim had met Bruce and had a picture taken with him in St Paul. Well Jim had that picture with him and was going to have Bruce sign it but Bruce announced that he was not going to come out of his dressing room that night because he was pooped. So Jim signed the picture for Bruce and thanked him for meeting him in St Paul and to have a great and safe tour and then had the picture sent into the dressing room for Bruce. About 5 minutes later the dressing room door opens and we were signalled to come into the dressing room and meet Bruce. We were the only ones to meet him that night and he was nice enough to talk with us for about 10 minutes or so and then he took a picture with us.

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Joan Nickel, Ringwood, NJ — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 20:21:03 GMT

Every time a Bruce Springsteen tour began I would try to get tickets from a certain ticket distributor without success. In 2002, "The Rising" tour tickets went on sale and I was once again unsuccessful at getting them. I was telling a friend how disappointed I was about this situation when he mentioned that he used to work in public relations at the Meadowlands and could get me tickets. Well, that August I saw Bruce Springsteen for the first time on the floor of Continental Arena!!! It was a wonderful experience. Unfortunately, I will be sitting at home for this tour, though!!!

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Sol Wennberg, Mora, Sweden — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 20:21:49 GMT

Bruce please play some Nebraska songs for my mother at you´r concert in Sweden,Globe Arena...
Bobby Jean
Nebraska(live 75-85 album)
Backstreets
Thunder road
Brothers under the bridges(83)
and so on...

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teddy kup — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 20:22:31 GMT

5 Favorites:
Incident on 57th Street
Sandy (Fourth Of July)
Thunder Road
Growing Up
Meeting Across The River

First time I saw Bruce was New Year's Eve (Dec. '76)
two months after his dual magazine cover stories trumpeting Born To Run. The show was at the Tower Theater in Upper Darby, Pa and it was a magical night.
He played Pretty Flamingo that night and 27 years later played it again at another magical night at Lincoln Financial Field again in Philly. Also played an outrageous Werewolves of London that had us all howling at the full moon with Bruce. (i'm sure his buddy Warren Zevon was enjoying it immensely).

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Scott Strack, Fox River Grove IL — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 20:23:14 GMT

My 5

#1 Thunder Road: NO QUESTION! Every Springsteen fan has a "Their Line" in it. Mine has changed throughout the decades, currently its "hey I know its late, we can make it if we run"
#2 Brilliant Disguise - just brilliant
#3 Racing in the Street - the song that is my favorite memory. My 1st show fall 1984, Ames, IA. Bruce sits on the edge of the stage, tells a brief set-up story about "just wanting to have something to be proud of" as the piano comes in. I can see it like it was last night.
#4 Human Touch - "so you've been broken and you've been hurt, show me someone who aint. I know I aint nobody's bargain but hell a little touch up and a little paint" He knows us so well!
#5 Out in the Street - my favorite fist pumping stadium rock anthem

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Allison, Tucson, AZ — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 20:23:19 GMT

Definitely too many favorites to pick only 5! I've seen Bruce 4 times, but the best was last year because my husband and I managed to get a piece of the railing on the floor of the Seger Sessions concert. Ever since my mom wouldn't let me go to Giants Stadium when I was 15 for the Born in the USA tour, I have waited for the front row moment of Springsteen's greatness. I'm flying to Oakland to go the show on Oct. 26 with my cousin. It will be her first Springsteen concert. Thanks Bruce for a lifetime of great music!

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Stephie, PEI, Canada — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 20:25:47 GMT

Wow, only five? I'll try my best!

Hungry Heart
Cover Me
Land of Hope and Dreams
Tenth Avenue (Freeze-Out)
The River
Loose Ends
Tunnel Of Love
Drive All Night
Born To Run (acoustic and electric)
Bobby Jean

woops! 10, oh well!

I can't wait, I'm gonna see him in concert October 14!

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Christine Blasucci — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 20:26:20 GMT

I would like to hear (it is very hard to do this because there are so so many that are good).

1. Cover me
2. Fire

My favorite Bruce moment is when my cousin Diane Freitas from Keene NH told me about Bruce Springsteen (very big fan, travels across the US to see him) back in the early 80's and I thought he was very talented. My first Bruce concert was Tunnel of Love and it was great! Then after that it seemed that everytime he came to town I got tickets!

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Pam, Mystic, CT formally from Ocean City, NJ — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 20:27:34 GMT

Top 5 - I'm a Jersey Girl, anything that comes out of his mouth! Most impactful memory - Philadelphia, December 1980, The Big Man is dressed as Santa Claus - they had just performed Santa Claus is Coming to Town and Bruce tells us that John Lennon has just been shot.

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Michael Hoffman Clementon NJ — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 20:28:33 GMT

Being a fan since 1974, my favorite Bruce memory is the same as everyone else...THE FIRST TIME. Widner College. Rosalita blew me away.

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Tine, Berlin, Germany — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 20:34:16 GMT

its too sad, the boss wont come to Berlin this time...

here my favorites:
jersey girl
thunder road
brilliant disguise
i wanna marry you
hungry heart

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Connie Bauer, Lititz, PA — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 20:35:09 GMT

I am the 59 year old woman that goes to Bruce's concerts by myself- Bruce gave me the strenght to prove I can do this and I have always met new people at every Bruce Adventure. My car will be decorated with my wish list of songs I pray he and the band will sing. My 1st concert was 28 years ago- and since then have been to each tour he has done with and without the E-Street band .My favorite songs must include the old ones from Tracks--(1)Frankie; one of the most beautiful songs (2)Hearts of Stone (where you can only imagine putting your ear close to the phone)(3) The Wish-to me the most beautiful way a child can remember growing up and thanking his/her mother with such love(4)from The River-Wreck on the Highway and of course (5)Thunder Road.
I'll be in Philly and New Jersey--Searching for my Beautiful Reward !!

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Joann, Medford, NY — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 20:35:20 GMT

Drive All night
Thunder Road
Growin' Up
Out in the Street
Independance Day
Janey Don't you Lose Heart

I could go on and on and on and on. This concert will make 45 for me.

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Harry Dowsett, Fairfax, Virginia — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 20:37:00 GMT

Hey, any real Bruce fan knows you can't just pick 5. My greatest memory- its about to happen. My oldest son, knowing I'm a fanatic, got tickets and is taking me to the DC show in November.

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Kathy Spight — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 20:37:36 GMT

Top five songs:
The River (Live 1975-1985 including the intro)
Thunder Road
Born to Run
The Rising
Rosalita (Come Out Tonight)

I can't wait to see him in October in Oakland!!!!!!!!
I am a HUGE fan and am totally inspired by him.

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Michel Bevers, Amsterdam, The Netherlands — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 20:38:29 GMT

You guys are so lucky, you get all the teasers.....
I've been a fan since the river; saw him for the first time in 1985 in Rotterdam and have not missed a Dutch concert ever since...
My grilfriend prefers him above me (Yes, I accepted that).
It took us some time, but herewith our 5 favorites:
1. If I should fall behind (yes indeed, our song)
2. Empty Sky (live version, but only with Patti!! That opening really touched)
3. The river
4. Devils and dust
5. Reason to believe

Runner up (just for fun you can hear in it): Riding in my car (from Woody Guthrie)

Hope to see something of the show via internet; have fun!
Cheers,
Michel

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Natalie Zuckerman, Vail, Colorado — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 20:38:43 GMT

I've seen him many times. The only concert I would do anything to get to. I'm from back east and my husband is a Jersey boy. This year we're flying from Colorado to see him at the Meadowlands. I'm counting the days.
Bruce, come to Denver when you are done with this leg of your tour.

If I Fall Behind (Live NYC) (Our wedding song)
Racing in the Streets
Trapped
Factory (reminds me of my father)
Point Blank

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olivier blaise, bailleulmont, france — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 20:39:07 GMT

from a frenchy who would like to see the boss more often in france.
Favorite Bruce Memorie : stade de france - Paris - 20-05-2003
My favorite songs
Land of hope and dreams (it's realy for me an american dream)
Incident on 57th street
Trapped
Blood brothers
Born to run (If I could be born in your fabulous country)
4th of july asbury park (Sandy)

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Larry Buchas — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 20:39:56 GMT

The best of the Boss.

I would say (in no particular order):

Kitty's Back
Promised Land
Lost in the Flood
Backstreets
Point Blank

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billy — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 20:40:02 GMT

at giants stadium during the bornnusa tour,we had the last night scheduled, the previous night got rained out and got pushed ahead to be the last show , everything is significant because there were all sorts of rumours from southside to bon jovi even jagger coming out to jam with bruce, what could he do for our show (now next to last) in the middle of august he did santa claus is coming to town with clarence in santas suit it was simply great

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Mike Kortmann, Everswinkel, Germany — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 20:40:33 GMT

Hello from Germany, i grow up with Bruce. Here is my top five 1. Born to run 2. Jungeleland 3. Racing in the street 4. Prove it al night 5. Backstreets
We will see the Boss with his legendary E-Street Band on 13th December ! Hurah Hurah !

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Tim Stewart, Ames, Iowa — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 20:40:53 GMT

My top five

Incident on 57th Street
Backstreets
Thunder Road
Promised Land
The Price You Pay
Independence Day
Stolen Car
No Surrender (acoustic)
Atlantic City
Highway Patrolman
This Hard Land
Land of Hope and Dreams
City of Ruins
Jesus Was an Only Son
Further Up the Road (Seeger Sessions version)

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Kathy Kirkman, Morehead City, N.C. — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 20:41:54 GMT

Jungleland
Lost in the Flood
Prove It All Night
Lonesome Day
The Rising
Born to Run
Nobody does anguish like Bruce.

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K. Woolbright — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 20:41:57 GMT

Can't do just five
Jungleland-I about stop breathing with the sax solo and "Wound up wounded...not even dead"
Red Headed Woman-cause I am
Jersey Girl-Ditto
Born to Run-a given
Thunder Road
also Until the Night

I can't pick an absolute favorite

Best Memory-I tried unsuccessfully for about 2 hours to get tickets to the Tom Joad concert at Gammage Auditorium in Phoenix. I finally had to go through a ticket broker. Hubby and I got our tshirts, program etc and made our way back to our seats. We were two rows from the very back in the second balcony. We were just settling in and a young guy came up to us and said it looked like were big fans. After a little chat he asked us to follow him and took us to front row center. I almost died. I got to shake Bruces hand and we all sang the last line of "This Hard Land" with him.

I hope the Magic tour comes to Arizona. I was disappointed to see it was not on the schedule.

Our radio DJ knows me by voice, even before I ask for some Bruce Juice in the morning!
Love you Bruuuce!!!
KW in Flagstaff

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John Moffo, Atlanta, GA — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 20:42:11 GMT

It was the opening night for the brand spanking new Brendan Byrne Arena in the Meadowlands. Bruce was the first event in this shiny new NJ arena -- naturally. I was 12th row center section on the aisle. We never sat down in tour chairs the whole night. Bruce swept from one song to the next, exhausting the crowd by the intermission. Sometime in the 2nd half of the show, a TV reporter tried to interview me on camera. But with the raucous crowd and the music from the stage, I couldn't hear her. Besides, I shouted, this was BRUCE! and I didn't want to miss a minute. To this day, that's the single best concert (out of about a hundred) that I've ever attend. The place was near hysterical due to the opening of the arena and the fact that Bruce had been away from NJ for so long on a European tour. As I recall (this could be from another of the many Bruce concerts I've been to -- memories fade), Bruce did his famous "run across the stage and slide on his knees under Clarence" during the encore(s). I still get a bit choked up on those terrific memories from so long ago, adn I'm so glad he is still producing great music. Bruce -- the one, the only, the BOSS!

Top Five Songs:
Racing in the Street
Rosalita (Come out tonight)
Thunder Road
Pink Cadillac
Jersey Girl

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Keith Carmany, Ogdensburg, NY — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 20:42:15 GMT

There cannot be only 5 favorites. I'm not sure I can pick 5 favorite albums. I saw Bruce in Athens Ohio in 1971 or '72 just after the first album came out and it's been constant since. I am taking my son, Bruce, to his 2nd Bruce concert in Ottawa on 10/14. Bruce and the E street band is back together!!!
E street

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Frank Vlossak, Clinton NY — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 20:42:25 GMT

It is IMPOSSIBLE to pick only 5 songs! Here are 5 that are up there.
Jungleland
Promised Land
Dancing In the Dark
I'm On Fire
Eyes on the Prize
Further on up the Road
Ok - I couldn't do just 5 and if I don't just stop I will have another 30-50.

Favorite Bruce moment - The RISING concert in Rochester NY - just an awesome display of talent and energy!

See you in Albany

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Marisela Yokum, San Antonio, Texas — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 20:43:05 GMT

I have been a Bruce fan since the late 70's. Bruce is the greatest songwriter, musician, and performer in the world. It is hard to pick a favorite song. Bruce please come to Texas. Some of my favorits are, Candy's room, The ties that bind,I wanna marry you,Drive all night,Fade away.

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John, Rochester NY — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 20:44:03 GMT

There are certain pieces of Bruce's music that can spiritually transport you to another place no matter how many times you hear them:
1.) Clarence's sax solo in Jungleland
2.)Bruce's searing guitar solo in Because the Night
3.)Bruce's harp at the end of Blood Brothers
4.)The piano solo on the live version of Racing in the Street.
5.)Further On Up The Road ... the whole song.

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Pete Bogs, Suncoast, FL — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 20:44:49 GMT

Thunder Road, hands down... I really like the acoustic version he does on the Hammersmith Odeon show...

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Heidi Dolin, Cleveland, OH — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 20:45:31 GMT

Candy's Room
Born to Run
Lonesome Day
Prove it All Night
Rosalita

A sad Bruce memory: I got a call at 5am that my father was "coding" at the hospital. I jumped into my car and raced to get to him. It was August, 2002, and I had The Rising playing in my CD player. Unfortunately, I was too late, my dad had died. When it was time to go home, I turned on the car, and as if on cue, "You're Missing" started playing. It was exactly how I felt then, and how I feel 5 years later. I went to the Bruce concert 4 days later, and he sang it. I just sat there crying and crying for my dad, and for the beautiful rendition of the song. It's the one thing I would tell Bruce if I was ever fortunate enough to meet him, and I will never forget it.

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Malachy Belfast N Ireland — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 20:45:50 GMT

At last the E-Street Band are comin to Belfast(cant wait)
Darkness on the Edge of Town
The Promised Land
The River
Darlington County
Long Walk Home

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Lisa Chase Bridgton, Maine — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 20:46:12 GMT

My favorite is "Reason to Believe" because we all need to keep the faith :).....and keep believing in eachother.
I also love "Pony Boy" because I have managed to learn to play it on guitar. :)
Peace....

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Opi Chaggar — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 20:47:15 GMT

The promised Land,
Darkness on the edge of town,
Youngstown (Live in New York)
Eyes on the prize (Live In Dublin)
Downbound Train

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ann, chicago, IL — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 20:49:37 GMT

5 Favorite is so hard
Trapped
Rosealita
Secret Garden
Brilliant Disguise
Empty Sky
The best memory is the concert at the Palace, August 17, 1992. I had just had major surgery and was recovering slowly. Being depressed my brother called my girlfriend who had an extra ticket and flew me to Detroit and the concert. The best medicine I needed at that time. A little bittersweet--my brother died 3 days later knowing he had made me so happy! Always brings tears to my eyes.

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dan sellinger, ann arbor, mich — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 20:51:30 GMT

all of the above certainly as there are no "bad" bruce songs......i would have to say bobby jean is my 'newest' favorite, acoustic version as he uses his guitar for a complete rock n roll experience!

my wife and i saw him at hill auditorium on the univ of michigan campus on the tom joad tour and he was by himself and did the entire concert acoustically and it truly showed how fantastically talented he is as he made his guitars talk in so many great ways...i have been to 7 concerts and all have been extraordinary and i would have to say he also helped me get thru medical school by relaxing with his music...and a few beers...when appropriate, that is!!

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jim bishop ,sanger calif — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 20:56:07 GMT

Bruce, you don't play enough in califnia! We go to the outdoor summer concert series in Lake Tahoe every year and would love to see you there in August some year. I love and appreciate all Springsteen music. Dancing in the Dark, Im on fire, My Hometown,Streets of Phil, Just ordered the new CD and am sure i will love it to.

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Dina Sario, PORTUGAL — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 20:56:29 GMT

Too bad... I wont be able to see my all time idol...
I couldn't ever make a list of my favorite songs; I LOVE ALL OF BRUCE'S SONGS!!!!!!!
Keep ongoing BOSS!! You're the best!!

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Jake, Colorado — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 20:58:13 GMT

I am 19 years old and can't get enough Bruce. He's Great!!!!!!!!!! Sorry to hear he's not going to be in Colorado for the tour!
Thunder Road
Secret Garden
Racing in the Street
Waitin on a Sunny Day

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Kerri Dempsey, Buffalo, NY — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 20:59:14 GMT

My story is about the time that I went to go see my cousin in NJ and he picked me up at the Newark airport. As I got into his truck he said to me,"I have a choice for you we can go straight to McSolrey's Irish Pub(best bar)or...hit the Pony. I was so excited,I broke into Rosalita. We got there and it was closed but, we got some beers and sat in front on the boardwalk listening/singing to a his Devil w the Blue Dress. Best day!! Slainte Bruce!
Rosalita(is there anything better)-live
E Street Shuffle
Fire!! -live
Sherry Darlin'
Bobby Jean -live

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Blake Voss, nampa ID — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 21:00:26 GMT

Just a few of my favorites:

Born to Run
Thunder Road
Brilliant Disguise
The Rising
Pay me my money down
Blinded by the Light
O Mary Don't You Weep
Pink Cadillac

My first Bruce experience was in 1985, when I attended two nights in a row and demanded that my 17 yr old son attend the second. He complained (he was in his punk rock phase) but attended, afterwards thanking me for making him go. Now at 63 and no longer able to drive after dark, my son and I fantasize on the future. He'll be waiting on the concert grounds and another parent will come up and say, "Are you waiting for your children too". Travis' reply, "No, I'm waiting for my mom".

Since '85 I've been fortunate to have seen Bruce 15 or so times. The most memorable: being in the 2nd row when Bruce did his leap into the crowd. I swear, holding Bruce's bicep in one hand and thigh in the other....well. that seemed pretty much like heaven.

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Peter Docherty, Edinburgh, Scotland — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 21:03:08 GMT

Been all over the UK watching Bruce since 1981, but hey, when you coming back to Bonnie Scotland???!!!!!!

10th Avenue Freeze Out
Jungleland
She's the One
Born to Run
Ramrod

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Nina Madison WI — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 21:03:40 GMT

Oh Gosh, this is TOUGH! As we speak my favorites are:
Rosalita (great memories),Thunderoad, Reason to Believe, No surrender, Trapped.
My Favorite Bruce Memory:
Bruce was coming to Madison for the Devils & Dust Tour. My best-friend and huge Bruce fan had just been diagnosed with Cancer. After I wrote many letters and made many phone calls trying to figure out how She could meet him, my prayers were answered. I was sent an E-mail stating not only will WE both meet him, we received front row tickets and back-stage passes. It was INCREDIBLE. We met him before the Concert had some pictures taken, autographs, and a HUG and A KISS.
What an amazing man, not only an awesome musician, but totally GORGEOUS. It was a day LeAnn and I will never forget. May there be many more Lelo.

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Lynnette Hill Carey, Ohio — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 21:04:33 GMT

This is tougher than I thought....
The River-Classic Album
Nebraska- Open all night - catchy-fun great story lyrics
Born In The USA - I saw him in concert for this one!UNFORGETTABLE!!!
Devils N Dust - Amazing depth and sooo provocative
The Rising - Always pushing the envelope.
The Seeger Sessions - Timeless
I've been listening to Bruce since I was 16....now in my early 40's he is still the most creatively amazing
musician that I enjoy listening to album after album.
Happy Belated Birthday Bruce! With Thanks and Many Blessings for Continued Success.

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Terese Cate — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 21:05:22 GMT

Bruce is FABOULOUS! What a performer! I love him! I have been a fan for 30 years or so! My favorite songs are: Jersey Girl, The Wish,The River,Born to Run,Asbury Park, just to name a few! Lots of best wishes to the E-Street Band!

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Jan, Toledo,Ohio — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 21:05:37 GMT

Five favorite today
Thunder Road (listen to it almost everyday for over 20years)
Back in your Arms
Drive all Night
Kitty's Back
Rosalita
So many great Bruce moments...favorite had to be in Columbus 2002 after a great show, (loved Hang on Sloopy for The Buckeyes!) we went back to our hotel and Bruce was getting out of his car at the same time, I couldn't speak...stood in awe ...oh yeah I was touching his arm! Thanks Bruce for all the great music...see you in Detroit

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Bob Ohrn Stuart, FL — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 21:06:52 GMT

Top 5 is absolutely impossible. In protest I offer:

Kitty's back
if I should fall behind
Cadillac Ranch (live Orange Bowl Miami 1985)
Stand On it (Closed the show " " Miami 1985)
Thunder Road (my house my room 1975)
Born to Run (the entire album - same location/time)
the River (live)
My City in ruins (New Orleans at Jazz Fest post Katrina)
Independence Day (live cap ctr(Wash DC) 1985)
shut out the light
Lost in the Flood (how did he come up with the imagery in this song and others at his age at that time?)
She's the One (live anytime)

So I don't count so well, but I could go on for days......

Many favorite memories, no time to get into it now but I've exposed many people to Bruce over the years and there is joy in those that got it.

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Sue - Sisters, Oregon — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 21:06:54 GMT

My favorite 5 -which is sacrilegious in itself -there is really no way to pick 5!! But here goes,
Born to Run (first concert Boston 1974)
One Step Up(one of my wedding "prayers" read)
Johnny 99
Reason to Believe
Thunder Road

OK I know I said 5 but ..........
Atlantic City
She's the One
Tenth Avenue Freeze Out

OK I will stop but why isn't radio Nowhere coming to the Pacific Northwest, yet???

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Rasmus Rose, Jaegerspris, Denmark — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 21:07:36 GMT

I saw Bruce and The E-street Band for the first time on maj 2'nd 1981 playing in a small indoor fottball stadium in the suburbs of Copenhagen. I was 15 years old, and I was hooked from the first second he played, and I have been since. No other person outside my family has had a bigger indfluence on my life through his art and/or lifestile. I particularly remember - and this still gives my the chills after more than 26 years - Bruce alone in one red spot singing "I'm on fire". I have been on fire for the Boss and his music since. If I had to mention just five favorite songs, it would be torture.

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carol roff, nottinghamshire, united kingdom — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 21:09:14 GMT

what can i say just he's the best. Also Yippee he's

coming back to england.

my fave is hungry hearts, dancing in the dark, born to run, brilliant disguise, born in the usa

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Renee, West Palm Beach, FL — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 21:09:25 GMT

I cannot and will not attempt to choose 5 of my favorite Bruce songs. I own all of his CD's and listen to them on a regular basis.
My favorite memory is when Bruce played in Miami, FL a few years ago. My friends and I are not from Miami, we got lost and walked into the wrong auditorium. We almost lost our tickets. But when we finally arrived to the show, it was packed and the room was rocking. I danced throughout the entire show and never sat down. The boss is a new dimension to music.
I cannot believe that South Florida is not one of Bruce's announced stops on this upcoming Magic tour. I am waiting for the list of venues to add Florida. How can Bruce forget us? I live close to where Clarence grew up. Dosen't he want to play at home? My VCR is set and ready for tomorrow morning.
Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!

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Bret Vukoder, Knoxville, Tennessee — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 21:11:53 GMT

Thunder Road
No Surrender
The Promise
It's Hard to Be a Saint in the City
Rosalita (Come Out Tonight)

I'm only 21 years old and Bruce's music has already had such a strong resonance in my life. It's really a gift to be able to listen to him. I've seen him once, but without the E Street Band, but I'm going to D.C. on 11/11 with my best friend...I can't tell you how excited I am.

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Candy Gandolfi-Martin, Mundelein, IL — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 21:15:43 GMT

Greetings from Chicago! 3 weeks and counting! My fave 5:
Downbound Train
Prove It all Night
Open All Night
No Surrender
Candy's Room
My fondest memory was when I carried an oil painting of the Uptown Theater in Chicago that I had commissioned with Bruce's infor on the marquis. This was when I reached the point of no return! I carried that painting with me all over the Born In the USA Tour and finally the last night of the tour in Cincinnati, Max took the painting from me and had the entire E Stret Band sign the back. It's my prized posession and priceless!

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angie caven — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 21:18:03 GMT

iv luvd his music for 20 years and im finally going too see him in london. yeeeees. i canny wait, even though im pregnant and due that week. lol
born to run
bobby jean
my city in ruins
thunder road
no surrender

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Linda Coen — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 21:19:20 GMT

I first saw Bruce in Los Angeles in 1980. I'm from Belgium and I've lost track of how many times I've seen him. Somewhere between 25 and 30 times, in different countries. I'll be there again in December when he performs in Antwerp.
My favorite songs: ....Hungry heart,Born to run, The river,the rising and If I should fall behind ( we played it at the church during our wedding)
It's incredible when I think of how his music has helped me throughout happy and sad days in my live. Thank You Bruce !

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paul 'herb' dreasler - stranded in marshalltown iowa — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 21:19:53 GMT

you have to go with 'thunder road' - 'the screen door slams, mary's dress waves' - now that guy can turn a word....

i saw bruce in the fall of 1975 in grinnell iowa - had no idea who he was.... again in iowa city in 77 in ames 78.... there is a dvd out in the 30th anniversary set that is pretty much the 77 concert i saw....

i would have to say the first 4 albums are the best... before he was commercial....

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Jack Stradling — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 21:21:08 GMT

Forget the STONES, THIS GUY STILL ROCKS!!! The 1st time I SAW HIM LIVE,May 24,1974, the Trenton War Memorial. Opening act Hall & Oates, they blew this gig off to appear on WMMR FM Philly radio.Ticket price, are you ready $5.50, I still have the entire ticket,security was lax if you came late so I just walked in.The music simply incredible it's what followed Elvis, to Motown, the natural progression to the kind of music I would listen to the rest of my life.I am 54 now and still love Bruce when he rocks,forget the Seeger,Joad good if thats what your lookin' for but not me.Also still love to see Southside Johnny,they just don't make em like that any more. P.S. my 10 yr. old daughter loves Bruce and Southside also.

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Mary Ellen Jones, Berwick, Pa. — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 21:21:52 GMT

Born to Run
Jersey Girl
10 Avenue Freeze Out
Rosalita
The Rising.

I have loved Bruce and the E Street Band since he first started in the 70's. My wish is to one day see him in concert. Every time I try for tickets it never happens. Maybe some day.

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DELLEMOTTE Alain Paris France — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 21:26:28 GMT

The first time I saw BS & the e st band in paris for their first show in FRANCE was terrific.
racing in the street
she's the one
rosalita
jackson cage
& born to run

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Ana, El Paso, TX — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 21:27:15 GMT

Fade away ( this is the heartbreak song you listen when you do not want to say goodbye yet)
Thunder Road (I like to imagine he was saw me on my front porch and saw me dancing and wrote this song..love it!! love it!!
Brilliant Disguise (makes you think who you really are in that relationship)
Valentine's day (just love the way he sounds so in love driving in his car with his hand trembling over his heart)
Pointblank (just love this story, the details in the way it is written, the dream sequence.. it is always a mini movie in my mind)

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Carlos Carrascosa, Valencia, Spain — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 21:30:19 GMT

Though I won't be able to watch (at least live) your program, I would like to join with my top 5 Springsteen songs:
- Kitty's Back (that Conan O'Brian version,...)
- Incident on 57th street (there is an slow old life version, with violins, that is amazing...)
- New York City Serenade
- Jungleland
- Stolen Car
- Downbound train (sometimes I also feel like a rider on a downbound train)
- Rosalita (I still hope to listen it life in a concert)

I know it, there are not five, but I was unable to stop before.

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James V Sadrianna, Orlando, FL — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 21:30:38 GMT

Bruce always rocks so many song but here are my top 5:

Hard to Be A Saint in the City
Kitty's Back
Promised Land
Out in the Street
Waitin on a Sunny Day
Downbound Train

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Lynn Kendrick, Allison Park, PA — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 21:32:07 GMT

Born To Run was voted the best album of our graduating class in 1980. I don't think he has ever written a bad song. He is a poet. Saw him in December of 1980 @ the Civic Arena in Pgh.,PA. Had a metal railing to lean on but since I didn't sit, had bruises on both knees from jumping up and down. Going to see him at the same venue, in the same seats on Nov. 14th, the day before my birthday! Can't wait!

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Glenn Stewart, Atlanta GA — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 21:32:32 GMT

Jungleland
No Retreat No Surrender
The Rising
Thunder Road
Point Blank

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Juliana Bowen — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 21:32:39 GMT

It's impossible to pick 5 they're all great.
1 Drive all night 2, Thunder Road, 3 Candy's room , 4 She's the one, 5 The Rising ( for my fire fighter husband) 6 Trapped 7 Rosalita . Hard to stop. My favorite memory is the first time I saw Bruce I was 19 and it wasAugust 18th 1985 I went by my self and had 7th row it was a spiritual experience I get goose bumps and the shakes just thinking about it Bruce through a bucket of water over his head and then shook his head out right in front of us and we got splashed I'll never forget it. My dream is to meet him in person. Listen all of you I am his biggest fan. He is the best. Can't wait to see him.

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Joe Fisher, Seaside Park, NJ — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 21:33:21 GMT

Favorite five Bruce songs?.....you've GOT to be kidding me. How 'bout if I list my top five Bruce songs from each of the last three decades??? And, "Yes," it's true, Springsteen used to play Chuck Berry covers at my high school in 1968. The cost? How 'bout a dollar at the door....and the gym was rarely full.
Enjoy the ride, folks.

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Manny Advani, Kew Garden Hills, NY — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 21:34:58 GMT

Been a fan of Bruce and the E Streeters since 1985; he just keeps getting better as the years go on....some of my many many all time favorites are

Born to Run
Jungleland
Thunder Road
Youngstown
Human Touch

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edgar villanueva,bloomfield,new mexico — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 21:35:23 GMT

hi,i love his music,i have been on two concerts(d&d)at denver,seger sessions at phoenix,hoping he does come down here to new mexico,(albuquerque,santa fe...you think is possible? i am from mexico,every body tells me how i got into bruce's music,i heard "my hometown" once and that was it,i still in it."bruce,you better never quit singing",you got it?best song"i wish i were blind"

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JoAnn Loston, Reading PA — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 21:36:12 GMT

It's hard, but if I have to pick 1, my favorite memory would be my first Bruce concert at the Spectrum in Philly on the Born in the USA tour. I started listening to Bruce because a guy that I was SO in love with was a big fan. Well I swear when EVERYONE in the Spectrum said(in perfect unison)"show a little faith there's magic in the night, you aint a beauty but hey you're alright..." I was hooked. Can you guess what my favorite song is?! The guy & I never hooked up but we remain friends.

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nigel mercer rotherham england — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 21:37:54 GMT

thunder road
land of hope and dreams
born to run
better days
dead man walking
and about a 100 more.
can remember seeing bruce at bramall lane in sheffield way back, what a day, did'nt think he was ever gonna go of amazing. got tickets for the last night at the o2 in london can't wait for that counting down the days!

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Karin Natali, North Wildwood, NJ — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 21:38:05 GMT

If I should fall behind
Sandy (4th of July)
Born to Run
Badlands
Tougher Than the Rest
Jungleland
Promised Land
Thunder Road
Darkness of the Edge of Town
Rosalita
Tenth Avenue Freeze Out
Mansion on the Hill
Prove it All Night
Just to name a few

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Sherrie, Windsor, CO — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 21:42:09 GMT

Thunder Road
This Hard Land
Born to Run
Tunnel of Love
My first Bruce tour-The River at Red Rocks. A perfect night.

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Tara Moran New Paltz, NY — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 21:42:11 GMT

Human Touch
Rosalita
Born To Run
Thunder Road
Land of Hope and Dreams
and one more....Red-Headed Woman (because I am)

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Xavi Serra, Barcelona — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 21:43:00 GMT

difficult task to choose only 5 but here we go
1.Thunder Road
2.Jungleland
3.This Hard Land
4.Point Blank
5.Bobby Jean

hope he comes 2008 to Barcelona again, probably going to Madrid Oct 2nd!

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Ralph Petti, Bridgewater, NJ — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 21:45:08 GMT

My favorite Bruce Springsteen songs of all time - that is a tough one, but I know them cold:

1. Thunder Road - Melissa Ethridge called it the greatest song of all time - then, performed it

2. The River - Bruce pours his heart out over his life, his sister's life and life in general

3. Janey, Don't You Lose Heart - a song of hope, love, despair, desperation, faith and more love

4. This Hard Land - this is dedicated to my friend, Frankie, mentioned in this song. Best of the best.

5. Kitty's Back...always the greatest live song that is ever played. Bruce went 25 years without playing it live and I was there for the last time, and the next time! I could have cried I was so emotional!

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Larry Marshall, Los Angeles, Ca. — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 21:47:27 GMT

#1 Land of Hope & Dreams
#2 Spirit In the Night
#3 Bobby Jean
#4 Walk Like a Man
# 5 Darlington County
I saw my first show Oct 1975 in Chicago.., Bruce on piano,Running around jumping off speakers 4 hours of bliss...i remember Hearing greetings from Asbury park a year or so before and someone saying he is the next Bob Dylan...i had seen Bob & the Band a few weeks before well Bruce & the E Street Band Bruce leanin on The big Man... well that was it i was hooked i have been to every tour to every show i could get into ever since... i don't know how many
i remember bruce walking right by me on the darkness tour
i remember being so exhausted night after night on the river tour
i could barely walk but i got to the nexted show and Rocked cause baby i am A Rocker
needless to say the music fills my life with experience strength & hope... a few commentson my song choices
Land of Hope & dreams i could start everyday with this song
i raise my hands in surrender
Spirit in The Night
bruce use to start this song real slow and raise to such a peak with Miami Steve and him exchanging guitar blows all i can says is my ears are still ringing
Bobby Jean
well to every lost relationship anyone has ever had this song says it is Ok to recall the past and still be here now
Walk Like a man
now can follow in your fathers footsteps but is ok to try
and darlington county a song about losing your best friend and knowing you can't ever go back to that moment
for me bruce brings many memories to many to tell
but it is not about bruce
it is about the music
it's about that classic fender all worn out that when he puts in his hands and plays a note of music
i feel young again
i often say each day i have at a good rocknroll show i grow a day younger
at a Bruce show
i grow a week younger
thanks Bruce
Thanks for the songs
gratefully
Larry

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tammy krummel — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 21:49:47 GMT

Tenth Avenue Freeze Out (the way his voice catches on the word blasts.......and the horns.
Across the Border (its a prayer in disguise)
Into the Fire (it still brings me to tears)
New York City Serenade (the louder the better)
Thunder Road (its universal)

Every concert I've been to has brought something special. My most cherished item is a picture of Bruce and I at the airport in Minneapolis. I actually screamed in the middle of Target when I picked the pictures up. This tour if I can find tickets somehow, I will be bringing my husband and two children 24 and 21. New generation of Bruce and East Street Band fans....THANK YOU BRUCE AND THE BOYS!

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Marion Mikos, Stuhr, Germany — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 21:49:49 GMT

My five favorite Bruce songs are:

New York City Serenade, because I still wonder how a 23 year old can write such a gorgeous piece of music!!

Thunder Road, because I love the line "make crosses for your lovers throw roses in the rain!

Hungry Heart, because I sang with Bruce when he did the Hungry Heart video in Berlin

Segret Garden, because he knows.......

Streets of Philadelphia, because this is the first song my Dad, an old Elvis fans, said wow this is good...( I was always fighting with my Dad bout Elvis is the king but Bruce is the Boss.) My father died in 2005 and finally admit that Bruce is doing "a good job"

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Linda Heron, Brisbane Queensland — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 21:50:57 GMT

Lost in Australia, but have seen Bruce every time he has been here. Have been a massive fan since the mid 70s, and I can still remember the day I first heard The Wild The Innocent and the E Street Shuffle...the person I loved most in the world, my very best friend and soul mate, brought a copy around to my house and we sat in the sunshine drinking beer while he told me why Bruce was just the best. Mick died a few years later but my love of him, and Bruce has stayed on - and will forever.

How can I pick five? But they would have to be

New York City Serenade (one day I'll make it there)
Incident on 57th Street
Drive all night
Jersey Girl
And the last track on Tunnel of Love....

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Carles,Barcelona,Spain — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 21:54:32 GMT

I discovered Bruce I spread tape-worm 13 years now have 40 thanks to my uncle that I lead to seeing to me the first concert that Bruce did in Spain in Barcelona in 1981 since then and Barcelona they live through a history of love for that I hope it(he,she) lasts many years more.
My 5 songs are:
-The river
-Glory Days
-Born to run
-Thunder Road
-Waitin ' on to sunny day
Greettings from Barcelona ,Spain
Carles

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melissa richardson netherlands — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 21:55:51 GMT

hi guys
how are you? i hoppe you guys are fine. my name is melissa and i've been a big bruce springsteen fan for a very long time. and my top five favorites are
1. tunnel of love, 2. i'm goin'down, 3. born to run, 4. glory days. 5. human touch.

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Linda Belmont, Oak Ridge, NJ — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 21:56:13 GMT

A few favorites and why:

Jungleland (Best song of all time IMHO)
Candy's Room (my daughter's name - and the song rocks)
The River (so sad)
Ramrod (live version - I can't sit still)
My Love Will Not Let You Down (live version - for my hubby)

The first ticket stub I have is from the Spectrum 8/19/78. The second is from Jadwin Gym at Princeton University 11/1/78. I vividly remember my girlfriends and I standing on the plastic chairs they had set up in the gym, and expecting them to break from all the dancing for 3+ hours. There is NO ONE like Bruce.

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Judy Kenneally Miller, Santa Rosa, CA — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 21:56:52 GMT

Ryan I think you and I are the only ones in the universe that LOVE Bruce's
"Drive All Night" its probably the most obscure of his songs, but in my opinion
its the most romantic song I have ever heard and I LOVE the way he belts it
out!!!! Ask him to play it on tour!!!! Please!!!!

Lucky Today Show people, glad there are so many fans among you who realize what
an amazing chance it is to see and meet Bruce. I walked up to him once and
shook his hand, but have no memory of it because it was so over the top that my
brain exploded!!!

Here are my five: Drive all Night, Promised Land, Human Touch, Better Days, Jungleland
Judy - Santa Rosa, CA

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MarkThompson New York NY — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 21:57:21 GMT

Incident on 57th St - July 1975, this is the first song I see Bruce perform live.
Born to Run - I moved to NYC the week this album came out and hearing BTR on am radio helped keep me sane.
Badlands - I was sick during second year law school exams and unable to keep food down but playing Badlands a half dozen times before each exam gave me enough energy to make it through.
Trapped - July 1999 this song was the highlight of my first Bruce show in 21 years.
Born in the USA acoustic - highlight of the Aug 99 Boston show where I had 2d row center seats.
Code of Silence - June 2000, this song kicks off the MSG stand. Later that night, an African cabdriver takes me home and tells me how much he liked seeing Bruce in Africa on the Amnesty Int'l tour.
Bloodbrothers - beautiful end to the reunion tour.
Highway 61 revisited - Bob Dylan joins Bruce and the E Street Band at Shea Stadium October 2003.
Radio Nowhere Sep 25 2007 - finally I see Bruce and the E St Band in Asbury - a full moon over the ocean!
Land of Hope and Dreams - to be played whenever my coffin exits the church and all will pogo.

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Judy Moticka, St. Louis, MO — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 21:57:52 GMT

Only 5? That's not fair. Okay, I'll try-

Thunder Road--Nothing else can make me feel like I'm 17 again.

Book of Dreams--the first song my husband and I danced to at our wedding 2 years ago. I did not feel like I was 45.

Tenth Avenue Freeze Out--how can anyone sit still when this is on?

Independence Day
If I should Fall Behind
You're Missing

I know, I can't count. There are too many to pick just 5

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Keith K, Greenwich, CT. — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 21:59:09 GMT

Its not fair to his music and his spririt to limit to three, so I will list the first 5 that come to mind.

Thunder Road
Backstreets
Prove it All Night
From Small Things
Born to Run
Pay Me My Money Down

My favorite Bruce memory was letting my best friend in 8th grade convince me to go buy this new album called Darkness on the Edge of Town fom some guy from New Jersey. So I went into my mom's wallet and grabbed the $5 I needed and have never looked back since then, 20 concerts and 30 years later. Long live the Boss, thanks for giving me hope and inspiration all these years.

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Andrea De Petris, Rome, Italy — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 22:02:15 GMT

First of all, I apologize in advance for the mistakes - since I am not an english native speaker.
I became a Bruce's fan in 1984, at the age of 15, and did not change my mind since then. I saw him the first time in 1987, the night before my High School final exame (it is quite important in Italy, since the mark you get appears on your CV and it is the first real prove you have to pass as a young man/woman). I remember myself fighting with my mom for going to the show, because she was afraid I would be tired the next day and fail: I finally went and was so proud to be able to impose my will, for one of the first times I felt I was GROWING UP!
I was enthusiastic of the atmosphere at the show, during the enchores Bruce repaetedly asked the crowd "STANCO? STANCO?" (Tired?) and everytime we shouted "NOOOO" as loud as we could. After every song, anyway, I noticed that we WERE getting tired indeed, since we were supporting each other, I mean the crowd on the one side and Bruce and the band on the other side. After the last enchore, Glory Days/Twist and Shout, which lasted about 12 minutes, I had the feeling everybody was just happy to be there, that there was nothing more to ask, and that we recognized Bruce gave us all he could give that night: I guess this is what makes the difference with him, I always had the feeling he really wants to give the people something through his music and shows.
One last short memory: Tom Joad Tour, Naples, a very small theater (I have never seen him so close since then). The show was over, I was walking back to the bus to go back to Rome, as I heard people shouting and yelling: I ran back to the theater just to see Bruce smiling at the crowd from the open window in the first floor of the building. You probably know Bruce's Mother Adele is from Salerno, not far away from Naples, and so it seemed normal to the people to start to sing "O Sole Mio" to him. Cameramen rapidly came back to the square and filmed the "after show" program, policemen and firemen were smiling, and we all just sang as passionly as we could. Bruce was smiling and seemed to appreciate a lot our choir for him, and after the song he just disapeaered for a moment. He came back with guitar and armonica, and started an acoustic version of "Thunder Road" - well, he tried to start, because after two words we all sang the song with him, and was not possible to hear him anymore from the square. After the song he throw the armonica to the crowd, thanked everybody one more time and closed the window. I don't need to say that I enjoyed that special moment much more than the whole concert, although it had been beautiful.
So, if Bruce doesn't come to Europe again in spring this will be his first tour I do not attend since 1987, because I was not able to get tickets and because my two children are just too young to be left home with Granma or friends.
Enjoy the shows for me too, you lucky guys with a ticket.
Ah, my favourite:
Thunder Road
If I should fall behind (Both played by ME on piano at my wedding, since Bruce did not show up that night even if I invited him...)
Drive All Night (I get shiver everytime I listen to the song)
Badlands ("Ain't no sin to be glad that you are alive" will probably be the epitaph on my grave)
Rosalita (still never heard live)
Jungleland (for me the perfect Bruce's song, there is every side of his poetry inside it)

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Lorraine Dluga, Clarence Center , NY (near Buffalo) — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 22:02:39 GMT

I first saw Bruce in '73 at a small club down the shore I've been hooked ever since. His music saved me from the "Disco Era". I'm now living in Western NY and I haven't missed a tour yet. This time I have to go to Toronto to see him but he's sooo worth the trip.
My friends can't belive I'm in my 50's and still going to Bruce shows. If he's not too old to rock - I'm not too old to roll!

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Jerry Burden, Glenwood Springs, CO - (Phila Boy_ — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 22:07:12 GMT

Rosalita
Jungleland
NY City
10th Avenue
Thunder Road

I was 18 and saw Bruce at a small venue - maybe 75 -100 people at the Main Point in 1974. The show was broadcast on WMMR in Philadelphia by a great local Philadelphia DJ Ed Shocky and I was able to get a copy of that recording - I can hear our group in the recording and Bruce does a birthday dedication.

Also toward the end of NY City (opening) you can hear a police car racing down Lancaster Ave chasing a friend's car, as he was late to the show. He made it 10 minutes later - beer in hand.

Bruce defined our high school and college days. We spent many late nights with smiles listening to him. Later on he reminded us of our youth and we were able to recapture and advance it in his music. Most of his music is high energy and all of it goes to your soul.

I now have a 10 year old, who I know will be able to go and appreciate it when I take him to the upcoming tour show.

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Cathy Armstrong Charlotte, NC — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 22:10:49 GMT

My first Bruce concert was in Varsity Gymnasium at Appalachian State University in Boone, NC in 1977. My sister rode the bus up from Charlotte and we got in the gym early enough to be mashed up against the stage all night. What a show! One of my friends working the show let us go back stage after it was over. I had to move out of Bruce's way to let him get out the door when the band was leaving the gym. Just being that close to him was amazing...and I am sure it will never happen again. His girlfriend at the time, Karen Darbin, was hanging onto him and we were all very jealous. My sister and I walked out behind him, watched them get on the bus and stood there long enough to watch the bus drive off into the night. I have taken my 23 year old son to see Bruce three times and hope to see him several more with my son. My son has been a fan since he could talk (sing). List only five favorites? Impossible really....I do always love Out in the Street and I agree with the person who listed Santa Claus is Coming to Town and I have heard Bruce do it live! Stand On It is fantastic and never talked about! Bobby Jean always takes me back to a special place. Tougher Than the Rest is also one of my many, many favorites.

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Rina Meerten Kinrooi Belgium — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 22:13:51 GMT

I am a fan of Bruce for more than 20 years. My husband is not a fan but at the Rising Tour he wanted to do me a favour and went with me to Rotterdam. We were there early in the morning and we stood at the first row during the concert. It was great, and at the end of his concert, Bruce stood before us and at his own comic way he looked at my husband than to me and sad hellow.. Since than goes my husband with me to his concerts Sitting early in the morning at cheap chairs witing for the doors to open, and at home we play the music loud..Thank you Bruce..
My favorite songs are
Thunder Road
Badlands
Jersey girl
This hard land Nebraska Johnny 99 enz....

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melissa sydney nsw australia — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 22:18:24 GMT

bruce springsteen has been a fan of mine since I was 15 now I am 37 love all his music and I really enjoyed his last cd seeger sesions!! I wish he would come to australia can any one tell me if he will come out to australia in the future? he is the best!!

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Stu, Devon, UK — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 22:18:58 GMT

Only 5! Here goes
Lost in the Flood
Rosalita
Jungleland
Badlands
Marys Place

Ive been lucky enough to see Bruce 3 times, Born in the Usa tour, The River Tour & last year with the Seegar Band. There is nothing like him live

Please Bruce- lets have some more concerts for us fans in the UK

PS Is this show going out on the net?

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Ron Tocco — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 22:19:00 GMT

I've been a fan since I was 18 and heard "Streets of Fire" from the 'Darkness on the Edge of Town' album. I think I was the only kid in America not have heard 'Born to Run' beforehand LOL. "Streets" spoke to me as the loner hard rocker from my hometown. I knew the guy in that song so well. Well this "metalhead" became a fan of Bruce on the spot.
My friends thought I had gone "soft" but I just had widened my taste to include the most important artist
in American music. It became a ritual to get every new Bruce LP on release day from then on. 29 years ago
and this now disabled guitar player is still a huge fan and still buys the records on release day when possible..Fave memories?..Seeing him live in AZ. and
having fantastic seats, and almost tripping over he and Patti as I was chasing my toddler though Beverly Center in L.A. There I was face to face with my
musical hero, I just said "Hi and excuse me." and
he just said "hi" back. Made my day.
Top faves (5?! please..Sorry..gotta cheat)
1."Streets of Fire"
2."Youngstown (Live in NYC)"
3."The River"
4."Jesus Was An Only Son"
5."Wages of Sin"
6."Loose Ends"
7."New York City Serenade"
8."Atlantic City" (Live)
9."Seeds"(live)
10."Backstreets"

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Claudia Oreck-Teplitsky — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 22:21:21 GMT

First concert Celebrity Theater Phoenix,Az..... probably summer 1974. Intimate setting, great crowd, amazing set/performance and I was hooked! Favortie song that evening .... Jungleland.

Second concert Grady Gammage Tempe, Arizona first row, center seat with a best friend.( around fall of 1975) Totally perfect acoustic theater/hall meant for symphony but Bruce and Band rocked it all night till the plaster started to fall off ceiling! Born To Run was just coming out. I was so close to Bruce ( wearing his beret) that I could barely breathe all evening. Favorite song for this concert ( forever/always)Thunder Road.....

Next Concert, Phoenix, Arizona, The Colosseum. Three rows from stage with about 15 of my closest friends and Bruce fanatics! This concert filmed "Rosalita" and was on MTV. I am almost ashamed to admit that Bruce floated through the audience and I got to reach out and touch! Faovirte song, of course Rosalita!

Next concert and Bruce event.....Winning first place on MTV to go see Bruce in the city of my choice! OMG! I had a 4month old baby and my husband barely made the short list to accompany me. Full first class treatment by MTV. Met the band in the elevator but not Bruce. Sometimes it is better to keep the mystery. Front row to concert in Oakland, favorite song" Prove It All NIght"....which he/band did. A dream come true.

Many concerts later.....Phoenix, Arizona, America West Arena attended with my brother Adam. Sharing the evening with my now deceased brother is a heartbreaking memory but something I cherish. Favorite song and so appropriate now......" Missing You".

Hoping to get tickets for the upcoming tour, planning on taking my two children( 18yrs/23yrs) to have the Bruce experience. Needless to say Bruce has been in my life for over 30 years and he doesn't know it. He is my hero.

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jay david, irvine, ca — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 22:22:23 GMT

1. waiting on a sunny day
2. thunder road
3. brilliant disguise
4. leap of faith
5. better days

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Geno, Derbyshire — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 22:25:06 GMT

1; rosalita (milan)the very last song on Rising tour
2; Worlds Apart (crystal Palace) 3 guitar solos
3; Born To Run (sheffield) accoustic, rain and tears
4; stop the rain (paris) bruce tuning his guitar??
5; Radio nowhere (everywhere) for all of you, and of course my best friend stevie.
You,ll notice all of my choices are live, its not a definitive list, just something to talk about while we,re sitting in a queue, mixing it it with you guys be it american, european or whoever.And if you get the chance, take your mom or dad,coz one day you wont be able. love to all. PS if you see a brit without a ticket, give him a break he sat outside MSG in the freezing cold..............Geno

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Nate H, Columbus, OH — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 22:29:29 GMT

My top five or so...

1) Highway Patrolman
2) Reason to Believe
3) Atlantic City
4) Straight Time
5) Used Cars
6) One Step Up
7) Rosalita
8) Thunder Road
9) The Promised Land
10) Fade Away
11) Cover Me
12) Dancing In The Dark
13) Better Days
14) If I Should Fall Behind
15) Youngstown
16) Dry Lightning
17) Across The Border
18) The Ghost Of Tom Joad
19) I Wanna Be With You
20) Brothers Under The Bridge
21) The Promise
22) You're Missing
23) Devils & Dust
24) Long Time Comin'
25) Jesus Was An Only Son
26) The Hitter
27) Oh, Mary, Don't You Weep
28) My Oklahoma Home
29) Shenandoah
30) Pay Me My Money Down

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Ross M Ottawa, Ontario — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 22:29:39 GMT

Is there a Bruce song that's not a favourite? I spent many a nights driving aimlessly in my teen years. The car was alway pointed out of town and the Bruce was always blaring. Thanks Bruce, you pulled me through my youth and now I'm piling into my car once again and driving down to your home state on Oct 9th to see you. In case that's not enough I'm going to see you back in my hometown of Ottawa Canada a few days later. I'm seeing a girl that's very special to me and we're hoping you'll play Jersey Girl for the crowd in Jersey. Sure hope you read this.
A life long fan,

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Debbie Berger Abel, Poway, CA — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 22:30:03 GMT

THE best Bruce moment was having grown up in a suburb of Youngstown, OH and hear Bruce sing that very song in a venue in Youngstown, OH. This was one of the most moving auditory experiences! Second to this was the fact that we waited after the show to see if he would continue the tradition of that tour (Ghost of Tom Joad?) and come out and talk to whoever was there. He did! "Oh Jenny, I'm sinkin' down...."

Thank you for putting a once vibrant city on the map for all of us to remember!

Agree with the previous post...he needs to come to San Diego!

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Karen, Chicago, IL — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 22:30:28 GMT

Very difficultto pick five, but I understand. It would not be possible to post everyone's top fav Bruce songs as the list would be endlist! Here's my five:

Badlands
Meet Me at Mary's Place (recorded and live version)
Born to Run
Out in the Street
Secrete Garden

Of course, the list goes on. . .

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Chris, Purcellville, VA — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 22:30:34 GMT

I tried, but I can't name just 5:
No Surrender
Jungleland
Born To Run
Thunder Road
My Hometown
Rosalita
Badlands
The Rising
Mary's Place
The River
She's The One

I've only seen Bruce in concert a few times, but each time is a rewarding experience like no other. Nothing can reach down in your gut and grab your soul like the experience of a live concert with Bruce and The Band. My first Bruce concert was in the 80s and the Born in the USA tour when Bruce played the Cap Center in Washington DC. I'm hoping I can find some tickets to this tour; if I can't, I'll be the one outside the Verizon Center with my ear plastered to the wall.

What would really be fantastic is if I could take my kids who think they know what rock or even good music is. Hah! Even my jaded 15-year old daughter would be converted forever!

Can't wait to see the concert on Today!

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troy lee moorhead mn. — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 22:33:06 GMT

it would be denver co. 1985 born in the U.S.A. tour mile high stadium ,sept23rd. springsteens birthday it was cold and snowing a little . 3hour show awesome never forget thanks bruce fav. songs all of them

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Graham Roff, Pulborough, England — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 22:33:58 GMT

Apologies to Ryan Osborn - just that being in England I've no idea who you are but you surely ask great questions !! - "People feel so passionate about Bruce. Is it the man? Is it his music? Is it his message? I think it is his passion and ambition that one person with a guitar can change the world that brings us all together. It ain't no sin to be glad you're alive." It's the combination of them all I guess.

An everlasting moment ? The fact I can remember exactly the time, place and car in which I first heard Nebraska on the radio and Bruce playing '7 Days to Rock, 7 Days to Roll' at Crystal Palace, London in 2003. He just gives so much. An open air venue but the place was truly rocking.
5 favourites ? The whole of Bruce and the Band Live 1975 - 1985 LP's, Nebraska LP, Book of Dreams, Pay me my Money Down and Patti singing Valerie on Rumble Doll.

I don't make the rules either Dan, but I can cheat too !!

See ya in Paris Bruce !!

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FRANK SALMIERI,BROOKLYN,NY — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 22:35:29 GMT

BRUCE IS THE ONE MUSICIAN TODAY WHO WRITES FROM HIS SOUL AND FOR HIS FANS. I HAVE SEEN HIM NUMEROUS TIMES BUT THE FIRST TIME I SAW HIM WAS ON THE BORN IN THE U.S.A. TOUR IN 1985.THAT'S ALL IT TOOK TO MAKE ME A DEVOTED FOLLOWER AND BRUCE TRAMP. THE SHOW WAS INCREDIBLE AS WAS EVERY ONE I SAW AFTER THAT. THE FIRST ONE IS ALWAYS SPECIAL THOUGH. TOP 5 SONGS ARE TOUGH BECAUSE SO MANY BELONG THERE, BUT I WILL GO WITH: THE WISH,INCIDENT ON 57TH STREET,IF I SHOULD FALL BEHIND,PROVE IT ALL NIGHT, AND THE RISING.

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Harm Meyer, Coeur d ALene, Idaho — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 22:35:37 GMT

Bruce is Amazing and his songs have touched my whole family! I first saw him in 1977 with my friend Rob Ettinger in LA....Since then I have seen him about 12 times. The most memorable was with my son who was 10 in Vienna, Austria....My son's first concert ever and he just sits there not sure of it all...and then when Bruce plays Cadillac Ranch I look over and he is standing on his chair screaming and whooping it up...it was a great night! Now I am 50 and can't wait to see him again. Thanks Bruce!
Cadillac Ranch; She's the One; Badlands; the Rising.

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Kim E, Ft. Wright KY — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 22:36:16 GMT

I don't know if I can pick just 5 favorites because all of them are.
The top five would be:
Shes the one
Candy's room
Growing up
Thunder Road
Rosalita etc.....
My very first concert as a teen was Bruce. There is no one else out there that can compare to Bruce. Everyone that knows me knows that I am one of the biggest Bruce fans there is. Everytime they here something on t.v. or the radio they are sure to tell me, even though I already know. You could be having one of the worse days and all you have to do is listen to Bruce and it all goes away. I can't wait till Tuesday, Oct 2 for the release of the "Magic" cd. You never have to question if it will be good or not. There's no such thing as a bad Bruce song. He is the master.

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Suzanne Wiener, Los Angeles, CA — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 22:37:18 GMT

Two memories:

1. Totalled my car driving the Washington beltway while rockin' to "Out in the Street" in my tape player (yes, it was that long ago!). Though I was hospitalized, I wasn't seriously hurt and, thankfully, no one else was.

2. The BEST: During the Human Touch/Lucky Town tour in Los Angeles, I had seats in the last row of the Sports Arena. During the 2nd song ("Better Days", I think), while I was standing and singing along, a man came up the stairs all the way to the back and pulled my friend and me out of our seats. I thought we must have been in the wrong seats and he was Security! It turns out he was Bruce's production manager and he brought us down to the FRONT ROW! (I later discovered this is something Bruce does a lot.) We were there the rest of the concert! During "Roll of the Dice", Bruce knelt down and held my hand and sang to me! It was a night I will never, ever forget!

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Tom Beaudet, Worcester, Ma. — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 22:38:59 GMT

Only 5? I have 50....off the top of my head....

The River
My Beautiful Reward
I Wish I Were Blind
Point Blank
Candy's Room

Favorite Bruce Memory;
1977 Boston's Music Hall. At least 6 or 7 encores, Bruce played the last hour and 1/2 with the house lights on....he kept crawling back out on stage, again and again. I was hooked, and haven't missed a tour through here since.

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Alice Moyer — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 22:42:31 GMT

Okay, my favorite songs are:
Born To Run
Racin' In The Streets
Thunder Rd
4th of July in Asbury Park (Sandy)
Kittys' Back
Jersey Girl
Candys' Room (I know, that's 7,sue me :))

Favorite Memory,
Seeing Bruce and the E Street Band in 2003. I had just had neck surgery and still had my neck brace on. I just couldn't miss my favorite performer in the whole world, just because I had a disc removed from my neck and had bone removed from my hip (to do a bone graft on my neck)! My fiance and I made the trip to NJ and it was the best concert I've ever seen. Nevermind the bizarre looks I got from fellow concert goers because of my neck brace, I had to be there. I've been a fan since 1975 and that was the first time I got to see him. I'll never forget those concerts, I got to see three of them that tour, they remain the best concerts I've ever been to. Thankfully by the time we got to see him the last time, my neck brace was finally off! Love you Bruce, keep on rockin' cuz you and the band are the best!

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Pete Langworth forked River, NJ — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 22:44:05 GMT

Top 5--------yeah right what a chore this is. Well here goes
Rosalita
Thunder Road
If I Should Fall Behind
She's the One
Brilliant Disguise
My favorite memry is rather a humorous one from my college days. The Social Committee was trying to decide on the artist for the Spring Concert. It was between John Sebastian and a fresh rising artist that I tried to bring by the name of Bruce Springsteen. John Sebastian won out, F***ing John Sebastian LOL. About a month later Born To Run was released. I have never let my college roomate live it down as he was the deciding vote.
My wife and I will be in Hartford for the opening show. It will be my 50th time seeing Bruce live( And yes I have all the stubs). Thanks you Bruce for being a major part of my life. Through all the good times and the bad times your music was always there with your visions of hope for all of us Baby Boomers.

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Jody Levin- Los Angeles — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 22:45:15 GMT

Only Five impossible- Jungleland still makes me cry, the raw emotion of The Rising, Thunder Road, honestly- Born to Run and The Wild the Innocent... albums are brilliant(hey Bruce- more of the old stuff on this tour)
I first saw Bruce in 1973 while in high school in Philly. Something happened for me that night and I have never missed a tour since(even the fake band in the 90's.) When I was younger I would try to hit as many cities on the tour(ah youth!) and still do to this day. I have ticket stubs for over 70 shows. Miss the stories that preceeded songs. I listen to the old bootlegs from the 70's just to hear them. Felt it was time to go home to philly where it all started for me in '73 -so Bruce see you on Sat night Oct 6th.

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Mark Smith — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 22:47:25 GMT

I was flying from France to Toronto in June 29 2005. We had a late night stop over in Iceland. While waiting for my flight this guy took out his guitar and started playing Dancing in the Dark. I looked at him and I thoguht is was Springsteen but what was he doing in Iceland? He then played 4 more songs. People started to ask for his autograph. I realized it really was him. I seen him about 20 times since 1984 but to see a improv performance is something special.
top 5 songs depending on my mood. Acoustic versions of Tougher than the Rest, Leap of Faith, Long Time Coming, Two Faces, Briliant Disguise. and so on....

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Denise H., East Bethel, MN. — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 22:47:50 GMT

My oldest Bruce memory and what got me hooked for life as a Bruce fan.... falling alseep at my best friend's house to Backstreets while her brother played Born To Run. That whole album is AWESOME!!
Top 5 favorite songs:
Drive All Night (to which I have a tattoo in honor of)
Backstreets (the one that started it all for me)
Lost in the Flood (Live in NY City version)
New York City Seranade
Meeting Across the River

As mentioned previously by others, it is hard to choose 5 favorites from a man who touches your heart and soul so deeply with such PASSION!!

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Kevin Hartman, Buffalo, NY — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 22:51:19 GMT

Bruce, please come back and play Buffalo!! We love you here man, your shows at the arena rock!! (I can write on this blog because I work for the NBC affailiate in Buffalo!!!)

My faves:

Thunder Road
No Retreat No Surrender
Jungleland
Badlands
Dream Baby Dream (closed every Devils and Dust show with it!!! Love that organ!!)

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alex scotland uk — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 22:52:21 GMT

could u ask bruce if he coming to play in scotland uk we have got good venues here thanks

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Nita Clayton, Thomasville, NC — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 22:52:52 GMT

I am addicted to Bruce!!! No vacation this summer. Saved it all for the Magic tour and I'm ready for many road trips!!!

Born to Run
Jungleland
Loose Ends
Badlands
She's The One
Radio Nowhere

Do I have to stop? I could go on and on...

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MaryAnn Eckman Germano — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 22:54:00 GMT

My favorite Springsteen songs are Growin' Up, Thunder road, Born To Run, Jungleland, You Can Look(But You Better Not Touch). Thanks to a friend David in High School I became obsessed with all of Bruce's music. My favorite memory is seeing Bruce in 1979 in Providence after my sorority sister Aronda V. could not go to the concert due to an exam and as long as I brought another sorortiy sister with me. I picked up the tickets and ran to my car feeling incredibly happy. We had a wonderful night and it was more than I could have ever hoped for, it was a marathon of a concert(4 hours).He was wonderful and I am still a fan.

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Alvise Losi, Milan, Italy — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 22:54:49 GMT

I can't wait to see him in Milan on 28th of November.
My top 5 (my really "best of" is almost 45 songs...):
- This hard land
- Thunder road
- Rosie (Come out tonight)
- When the saints go marchin' in (from the last tour)
- Badlands
At last, I would like to remember his amazing, wonderful and astonishing version of "This land is your land" (by Woody Guthrie).
Can't you tell him to sing all these songs here in Milan?

Favorite moments:
- my first Boss' live in San Siro, Milan, 2003 (The Rising tour); it was raining and it was the understanding of what music should be: powerful joy
- hearing his voice singing "When the saints go marchin' in" in the last live performance in Milan (5.12.06): I couldn't stop crying!

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Brett, St. Cloud, MN — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 22:55:40 GMT

The Boss is great! I took out more student loans just to see him again! Are you kidding me just 5????? Well it took me awhile to narrow it down but here it is....
Lost in the Flood
Born to Run
Racing in the Streets
The River
Thunder Road (Bruce owes us this one in MN)

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Tim, Phoenix, Az — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 23:00:32 GMT

After some nuclear disaster the only two songs I'd hope were undamaged would be Thunder Road and JungleLand. "The screen door slams, Mary's dress waves..." That's so awesome.

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Darryl Morden, Valley Village (Los Angeles), CA — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 23:01:09 GMT

Thunder Road (especially acoustic-style)
Land of Hopes and Dreams (would rock my son to sleep singing it)
Waiting on a Sunny Day (live version) first Bruce song my son learned and now at 5, he loves Radio Nowhere, too
Racing in the Street (another ballad at bedtime for my boy,sung sotly by daddy)
Back in Your Arms Again (a soul ballad of pained confession)
Prove It all Night (again, live, especially the 2000 tour with "It Takes Two" coda and the 1978 tour version with a building intro, truly amazing).
Badlands
...and so many more, of course.

Tour memories a' plenty. St. Paul, Vote for Change, the Gods smiling down on the wristband lottery as I was tenth person in building, getting a spot between Bruce and Steven at front of stage, then letting schoolteacher much short than most of us get in front of me to see. Neil Young shows up and only he could turn Bruce and company up from a 10 to an 11 on the ultimate scale -- Souls of the Departed, All Along the Watchtower and the most amazing Rockin' in the Free World.
Anaheim, 2000 - Finally get to hear the E. Street Band live on "Roll of the Dice" a song always meant for them, plus a somber, symphonic and shattering "Racing in the Street"
Dublin, 1999 - My honeymoon and my wife and I waited in line along with not just Dubliners but people from elsewhere in the UK and Europe....we're perhaps 10 feet from stage clustered together, but never pushing and my first show of the reunion tour, the opening moments thrilling as they could ever be.
L.A. Coliseum, 1985 - The Final Show of the Born in the USA tours - show a little faith, there is indeed magic in the night.
L.A. Sports Arena, last night, 1981, - Covers of Woody Guthrie's Deportee, John Fogerty's "Who'll Stop the Rain" plus a final encore of "A Quarter to Three." The marathon days then, what, 3 and half hours total or something like that.
And those are just some highlights over the decades. The Clash once called themselves "The only band that matters," but for me, truly it's been Springsteen and the E Street Band and U2. All other concerts can't compare in power, emotion, drama and scope.

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Harvey Price, Asheville, NC — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 23:03:17 GMT

Let me get right to the point, all of his songs are my favorite ! I listen to no one else, period !! I have been a fan for over 20 years, seen him in concert and I have never been the same. Bruce is a life changing experience. Not a day goes by that I don't listen to his music. Bruce for President 2008 !!
His music could change the world even more than it has already. Bruuuuuuuuuuuce.

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Linda Gordon, Fair Oaks, CA — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 23:03:57 GMT

Favorite Bruce memory: Devils and Dust tour, Vancouver, front row, and Bruce dedicated Devils and Dust to my daughter who had just been deployed to Iraq. It meant an awful lot to me. It proved to be good luck as well because my daughter never ended up leaving Kuwait and came home safe. Thank you Bruce for your kindness to a terrified mom.

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Tim Uber — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 23:06:13 GMT

5??? no way, 5 albums maybe...
Thunder Road, Born to Run, She's the One, Rosalita, and Brilliant Disguise. Badlands, Candy's Room as well. And don't forget Jersey Girl...I think you see my point!! I've seen him 14 times and can't wait to see you in Denver Bruce...please???
Saw my first Bruce show 1984 in Dallas and I think Bruce showed up 5 minutes early (8pm start) and I remember walking out at 12:45 am...that's right AM as in next day. All I could say is wow!

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Vivian Fontani, Clifton, NJ — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 23:06:20 GMT

The first Bruce & The E Street Band song I heard was Born to Run, coming home from Connecticut one Easter with my cousin Ken. I remember him telling me how good they were & they were from Jersey. I instantly loved the song - I believe I was 14 or 15 at the time. I camped out for tickets in 1985 for the second leg of the Born In The USA tour & got them. I took my cousin Ken & some of his friends - needless to say, it was an awesome show! I've been lucky to see Bruce & the Band several times, since then. His songs have seen me through the good times & the not so great ones. I'm going to the Oct 9th show at the Meadowlands & can't wait for the CD on Oct. 2nd - love Radio Nowhere! My cousin Ken passed away in March this year, but I know he'll be rocking out with me in my heart at the concert.

Favorite 5 Songs & an Honorable Mention (not an easy task by the way!):
Janey Don't You Lose Heart
Be True
Backstreets
Downbound Train
Further On (Up The Road)
Born To Run (Honorable Mention for my cousin Ken)

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Postal68 , The Land Of Banishment — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 23:09:22 GMT

Hi Fans on all the Bruce boards,
I know I'm always in the back of your mind.

See you all at The Today Show !

Remember......
From Small Things.....
Big Things One Day Come

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Ellen Patterson, Duluth,Georgia — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 23:11:32 GMT

My favorite top 5 Boss songs are very hard to narrow down. I will never forget seeing him in Cleveland,Ohio at the age of 17 and I was mesmerized through the whole performance. His energy is never ending. I still have the t-shirt purchased Tour of "76 and now my 24 year old daughter wears it.
I can't imagine anyone not relating to the stories in his songs. Thanks for the memories!
Top 5 songs....
1. Thunder Road
2. The River
3. Rosalita
4. Tenth Avenue Freeze Out
5. Badlands

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Digger — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 23:15:15 GMT

Right now my top 5 are:
I'll Work For your Love
Living in the Future
Wreck on the Highway
I'm Going Down
I want You from 2-5-75

all time best memories are:

Reunion tour Honky Tonk Darlington County
MSG Benefit Show with old/new band
15 Giant Stadium shows
Fenway Park
First time i laued in my bedroom at night with lights off and listened to Born to Run album start to finish

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Bill Smith, Springfield, Ore — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 23:16:34 GMT

If I should fall behind (our anniversary song)
Glory Days
Badlands
This Hard Land
Sherry Darling

Bruce needs to get out West more often. I've only seen him three times.

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Willy, Rumson, NJ — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 23:17:22 GMT

Jungleland
Kitty's Back
Backstreets
E Street Shuffle
Thundercrack

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Lanni, Snohomish, WA — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 23:18:19 GMT

My favorite song is The Promised Land. It was June of 1978 and I was driving down a dirt road in Oklahoma listening to the radio when I heard it. I stopped the car and sat listening until the song was over because I had to know who this was that I was hearing. I went right out and bought Darkness and listened to it until I wore out the grooves. Then I bought all the other albums and wore them out, too. Then I met Thom and he took me to my first Springsteen concert and so I married him. Since then, we've shared so many wonderful Springsteen moments and made so many wonderful Springsteen friends. What a joy it is to be able to walk the earth with Bruce Springsteen's music! We are so lucky!

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James Brown, Rumson, NJ — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 23:20:27 GMT

On behalf of the staff at What's Your Beef, we would like to hear:
Kitty's Back
Does The Bus Stop At 82nd St
Prove It All Night
Ramrod
Night

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Kathy Nugent, Burke, VA — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 23:20:58 GMT

Five is definitely too short of a list, but here goes mine:
Spirit in the Night
Growin Up
She's the One
Glory Days
Jungleland

Favorite memory: My brother took me when I was 15 to see Bruce for the first time at the Capital Center. His date canceled (lucky me!) and I really didn't know who I was seeing. It was like getting hit by a lightning bolt - like I had just woken up for the very first time. I always enjoyed rock, but this guy was totally in another league. The energy, the playing with the audience, Clarence in a white suit . . .
That was over 30 years ago and I've never been disappointed by Bruce's music or performances. I'm amazed how he just keeps getting better and better!

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Jason Franks, Richboro, PA — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 23:21:50 GMT

His music means more to me than anything else on planet Earth. Thanks Boss!

My top 5 songs:
1. Don't Look Back
2. Out In The Street
3. Thunder Road
4. Sherry Darling
5. Jungleland

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Lou, Sea Bright, NJ (Harry's) — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 23:22:15 GMT

Night
Incident on 57th St
New York City Serenade
Backstreets
Cadilac Ranch

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Cindy, Ann Arbor, MI — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 23:26:48 GMT

I've been a fan since Born to Run days. During the Rising tour, I nixed my husband's plans to go to Paris for our wedding anniversary and instead bought tix to see the Springsteen concert in St. Louis. I had General admission tickets and so wanted to get close to the stage. To give my husband the incentive to wait in line with me, I promised I'd buy him a Corvette if I got close enough to put my elbows on the stage. Well, I didn't get close enough at that show, but did later in the tour. My husband now drives a Vette, but I got the better end of the bargain. I can't wait for the Magic tour. My lifelong dream is to get a photo. Hope springs eternal.

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"Big E" Eva Graham, Reston, VA — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 23:27:59 GMT

My first show was in 1975 at Georgetown University in D.C. We sat in the bleachers to watch the show... new GAs back then!
When I heard Spirit in the Night, I knew I was hooked!

Jungleland
4th of July, Asbury Park
Tenth Avenue Freezeout
Meeting Across the River
My City in Ruins

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Cathy Ramos Corvallis, Oregon — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 23:28:37 GMT

Please come to oregon bruce and patti and the whole gang...we love you!!!! BRILLIANT DISGUISE BADLANDS THE RIVER BETTER DAYS ROCK ON BRUCE!

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Ivan Jensen, Copenhagen, Denmark — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 23:30:19 GMT

To point out the 5 most precious tunes from Bruce Sprinsteen is absurd and impossible. Making such a judgement will have to take into consideration a category of which Bruce talent is among the widest and brightest:

For social realisme - It took John Steinbeck a 100 pages to say what Bruce can contain in 20 lines of lyrics:
- Nebraska (in fact the whole album)
- Born in the USA
- Devils and dust
- Into the fire
- you're missing
- American skins (41 shots)

For the ever lasting love
- The way
- If I should fall behind
- Fire
- She's the one
-

The greatest rock'n'roll
- Ramrod
- 10th avenue freezeout (live)
- TV Movie
- Cherry Darling
- Glory Days
- Dancing in the dark
- Cadillac Ranch

R'n'B
- The river
- The hitter
- My fathers car
- Streets of Philadelphia
- Reason to believe

Not to mention folk, blues, rock and much much more.

Along with his tributes to Harry Chapin, Terry McGovern, The Veterans, The New York Firebrigade and many more I must kneele and salute: Bruce, you are tougher than the rest.

Favorite memory:
When I proposed my wife I made a CD carrying out the message including
- Jersey Girls (She lived across the bridge)
- (Little girl) I wanna marry you
And at the wedding party we danced our wedding waltz to Love Me Tender, which Bruce played on a coupple of sets during the concert tour i 1988. It stills gives me sheevers down the spine listening to this tune.

Thanks Bruce

One of you biggest fans for four decades

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Liz Storms, Palm Harbor, FL — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 23:31:42 GMT

To name only 5 is very difficult; however, my all time favorite is Jungleland - even after 32 years & hearing it thousands of times, I still get goose bumps! the rest in no particular order; Point Blank, Trapped, She's the One and The Promised Land.
I have seen Bruce 87 times in my lifetime and praying to make 100!!! I have never seen a performer who gives more than he does (as well as the E Street Band). How lucky are we that he shares his beautiful gifts with us! Favorite memory - seeing him perform Santa Claus is Coming to Town at Seton Hall in Dec 1975 - the entire concert was the most amazing performance I've ever seen.
Hope some day to be able to just say "thank you" for all that he has given to us, for all that he has given back to his community and for staying "true" to himself, his music and us fans! What an inspiration he is for all of us!!!!! God Bless you and your family, Bruce!
A Jersey Girl stuck in Florida! (please come our way!)

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Clockerq, Apollo Beach, FL — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 23:33:06 GMT

I first saw him right after Born to Run came out at Providence College's Alumni Hall. Back then he wouldn't play to more than 6,000. When he played the Worcester Centrum and the Providence Civic Center he curtained off half the arena. Top 5, impossible but here goes:
Jungleland
She's the One
Thunder Road
Glory Days
Mary's Place
Rosalita
Spitit in the Night
The Rising
Kitty's Back

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joe cassidy Jackson, Wi — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 23:36:17 GMT

I'm going to my 23rd show on oct 21 in Chicago. For the last 15 shows, I've bought 2 tickets, one for me and the other for my brother Tom who I passed away. My favorite memory was when Tom and I were at Soldier Field August 9, 1985 (general admission,). We waited 23 hours in line. Bruce flew in about 8 hours before the show in a helicopter and did a sound check. That gave use the inspiration to stay standing. We were the 1st group of 100 that they roped off and admitted at the 50 yard line about 3pm. We rushed to the end zone for and held on tight for one of the best memories that I will ever have!
born 2 run
incident on 5th street
born in the usa
she's the one
jungleland

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bruce wheeler, vermilion, ohio — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 23:38:06 GMT

wow, top 5, huh...
Thunder Road (#1)
Meeting Across the River (very underrated)
Racing in the Streets
Prove It All Night (live from cleveland agora)
Backstreets

first time i saw bruce in the late 70's was unforgetable, but new years eve in cleveland was the best, especially with "the big man" dressed as santa claus. the unfortunate part was the idiot (and that's being nice to the fool) that threw the firecracker on stage and just missed bruce's eye. but it was the way bruce calmly handled the situation that was remarkable. he bandaged himself and came back out playing with a vengence. the most perfect way to start a new year.

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Jennifer Johnston — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 23:38:51 GMT

I love Bruce and the E street Band.
I have "a" ticket for the Ottawa show. I ordered 2, but with the use of a cell phone, well, lets say the ticket agent, and static on the line made my 2 tickets into only 1.
Bruces wife has an amazing voice!
Bruce sings about the common folk, and if there is anyone in this world that I would love to meet, it is the Boss himself.
Top 5 songs:
Thunder Road
She's the One
Human Touch
Candy's Room
Long Time Coming

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Kevin W, Toledo, OH — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 23:39:40 GMT

Out in the Street
Drive all Night
Incident on 57th Street
Take em as they come
Lonesome Day

I can't wait for the Cleveland show!

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Tanya Brady, Grants Pass, OR — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 23:39:58 GMT

My Son Tyler who has special needs loves Bruce Springsteen. He is 6 years old soon to turn 7 on 10/9. He knows every Bruce song available, has all of Bruce's DVD's and watches them hours on end. If Bruce could write him a letter that would be great. He can't wait for his new album and is begging me to take him to see him in concert. Please let Bruce know that he would love to hear from him

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Joann Erickson, Edgewater Park, NJ — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 23:40:50 GMT

Jersey Girl Thunder Road Glory Days
Candy's Room Ten Avenue Freeze Out
Jungleland

(these are at the top, but all others fall directly behind!!!!:)

It was 1999 and I didn't get Bruce tickets. I was sooo dissapointed. A store in Cherry Hill was having a Bruce Look-a-Like perform and they were giving away 2 tickets to his concert in Philly!!!!I never win anything....Not this time..they called my name...
I took my husband w/ me - his first Bruce concert -
We got to the theater and of course did the "tailgate party" thing!! I had to use the port-a-pot. there were 2 stations, both the same distance away...WELL, i just happened to pick the spot closest to the entrance were Bruce's bus pulled in!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I WILL NEVER FORGET IT.....IT WAS 5:OO PM, BRUCE'S BUS PULLED UP AND I ACTUALLY WAS BLESSED TO BE ABLE TO SEE AND WAVE TO BRUCE....AS HE GRACIOUSLY WAVED BACK, I THOUGHT, I AM THE LUCKIEST PERSON TO BE HERE

WE STILL HAD THE CONCERT TO SEE.....I WAS JUST IN AWE.....I'VE BEEN TO A NUMBER OF HIS CONCERTS, BUT THIS ONE PUT THE ICING ON THE CAKE!!!!!

THANK YOU BRUCE FOR BEING A PART OF MY LIFE!!!!!!!!

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Kathy Sifton Canton, Michigan — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 23:42:02 GMT

Wild And Innocent ( The ENTIRETY! =) )
Born to Run Album..Jungleland LOVE that sax solo, C!
Nebraska Album the living breathing Bruce at work
Born in the USA Album the OTHER Born masterpiece
Tunnel Album..a grownin up kinda record One Step Up!
Also love the passion of his new dad voice in LIVING PROOF
As you can see, I still say ALBUM, or RECORD..ahem so my age is now 49, which translates into 33 years of Bruce concerts, bootlegs shh, buttons, pins, t shirts, and in 9 times in moving, they come with me!
Favorite memory? wow, so many; at Munn Ice Arena East Lansing Mich in the mid 70's when both Bruce and me were YOUNG! And listen to this kids: I still have the ticket stub, and remember the NERVE of the price going up from $7.50 to $8.50!!Bruce Dancing on table tops, then climbing the stage curtians to finish a song in the lap of one lucky girl sitting in the stage balcony box at the Masonic Theatre in Detoit..The River tour where at Joe Lewis arena in downtown Detroit, Bruce dunked his head in a pail of water, shook the water from his hair, and a drop kissed my cheek! goosebumps!
The LA Coliseum where I won a radio contest for the USA tour via BUS from Vegas! The Tunnel of Love Tour ( I saw one in LA, one in Detoit!) with Bruce holding a cache of roses, Terry taking tickets for our ride..rest in peace, brother..The burning looks between Patty and Bruce! Amnesty Int'l concert in LA, right before the disbandment of E St. Awesome show!
Right through to the new band with the release of TWO albums on the same day! And into the quieter Joad era.
Back with the E st reunion tour, The Rising tour, the Devils and Dust solo tour..at he Fox Theatre in Detroit, a very intimate venue! To the Seeger Sessions, outdoors at the PINE KNOB amphitheatre last summer...ahhhh, SO many places, but what a fantastic soundtrack to our lives! Got my tickets for the Nov 5th show at the Palace, and already I can hear the screaming guitars ripping through Last to Die, and my most recent favorite Gypsy Biker..and more heavenly sax solos from the Big Man! Still, with other artists asking anywhere from $200 a PIECE, I won't complain at the $55 ticket price. With Bruce you'll ALWAYS get more than you paid, and I KNOW, because I have a lifetime of fond memories, and most of all the MUSIC!
Thank you for that and God Bless Bruce!

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Anne , Suffern NY — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 23:46:07 GMT

Well - don't know about only five but in no particular order....
Thunder Road
Sherry Darling
Badlands
I'm on Fire
Dancing in the Dark
and many, many more.....

I surprised my teenage brother, Frank, by buying tickets to Bruce at the Meadowlands for the Born in the USA tour. He had no idea that we were doing anything other than going to pick up a computer from a guy at work - we were really going to see Bruce! I remember his puzzled look when I was turning into the Meadowlands parking lot - he still didn't get it....then all of a sudden I handed him the tickets and it was worth it....great show! We were both introduced to Bruce by our brother, Jim, and singing in his car at the top of our lungs with the radio playing....memories .... thanks Bruce (but keep those politics out of your concerts!).....

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David Barnes — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 23:47:39 GMT

Favourite songs from Bruce - this is very difficult because there are so many "forever songs"
Let me think! Ok here goes
Because The Night.
Glory Days.
My City In Ruins.
The River.
Ramrod.

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Lisa Johnson, Stockholm, WI — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 23:47:48 GMT

My husband introduced me to Bruce soon after we met. I have been a bigggg fan ever since. Our son just turned 24 on Sept. 25 (we were hoping he would be born on Bruce's b-day) and when he was learning to talk, we would ask him who his favorite singer was and he said BUUUCCE!!! He is still a huge fan as is our daughter. See you in St. Paul, Bruce. Love all his songs.

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Sharon McNamara, New Bedford, MA — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 23:49:36 GMT

Thank You for giving us the opportunity to see Bruce on TODAY!!! There have been so many wonderful memories over the years. I heard Bruce for the first time in 1979, when I was in High School and have been a fan ever since. I'll see you in Boston!!!
Born To Run
Rosalita
Bron In The USA
Mary's Place
Candy's Room
And many, many more....

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christopher carden, buffalo,ny — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 23:50:50 GMT

the concert for all time was in the aud september of 84. it was bruce's 2nd show and it was his birthday as well. the show itself suppose to start around 8pm but took the stage at 8:30pm. he played until 1am. his last song was santa claus comming to town. that one concert i will never forget.

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Denise,Cape May Nj — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 23:52:25 GMT

My top five:Born to run,Jersey girl,Thunder road,She's the one,Secret garden

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Tom Trulis — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 23:55:07 GMT

Top 5:
Living Proof
Lonesome Day
Backstreets
The Promise
Across The Border

Too many good memories to post. He has been my guiding light and my remedy when things were bad.

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tom magaletta, boca raton,fl — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 00:01:11 GMT

first time seeing him live was at msg sitting in the
last row at the very top i had a bad case of the flu, he opens up with born to run jumps into the audience his feet never touched the ground,everybody cheeering they passed him around like some idol,being ever so gently to touch the king, he was singing and still playing the guitar never stopped,when the song was near the end he ever so gently was placed back on stage and was given a kings crown to wear which he did, i was spellbound never seen anything like that before or since. favorites -jungleland,rising,the river, rosalita,asbury park (4th of july)

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Jersey Girl in MA — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 00:01:39 GMT

NO WAY to pick just 5 to begin with, but for the plaza, if dreams came true - yeah, it WOULD be nice!...just like the night I finally met Bruce and got to thank him for the near lifetime of joy his music brings me.

Out In The Street
It's Hard to Be A Saint In The City
Does This Bus Stop at 82nd St.
Open All Night
Tenth Avenue Freezeout
American Land
Bring 'Em Home

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steve taylor ...dallas tx — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 00:02:27 GMT

1976...born to run tour...never heard his music but was aware of BTR & my roomate, u of miami, in my 2nd year of college, was from NY, I from Boston...unknown to me my roomie bought 2 tix to Bruce playing @ the jai lai arena in miami...i didn't want to go....i went... 2nd row center....everyone on their seats the whole show...hilite was Clarence spied me hittin on a bone & he smiled @ me....man crush...he's the best....went out next day & bought the 3 ALBUMS he had recorded to date....been hooked ever since....there isn't a song of his i dislike but to name a few....Jungleland.....land of hope & dreams....living proof....price you pay....thunder road.....ramrod....raise your hand....backstreets....ties that bind...etc, etc....Only concert I'll go to

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Rolland Royce — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 00:06:32 GMT

Point Blank
The River
Thunder Road (Live)
Backstreets
Born to Run

Have seen him 5 times - each one different, each one good. Last time The Rising - my 16 yr old daughter just said "wow, incredible" after. 4 and a half hours in the Tacoma Dome the first time, opening with Born in the USA - unforgettable. Live acoustic version of Born to Run - beyond good. And don't forget "Santa claus is coming to town"!!!

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Michael Curcuru. Detroit — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 00:10:07 GMT

I've had two weddings. The songs The Way and Happy were the bride and groom dance songs. Bruce is such and admired man in my houselhold, I think of him as a father, even though he's only two years older. I disagreed with his politics, but I still think of his music as relgion. I have preached to so many people, I can name at least ten friends who are now addicted to bruce. I even have my first wife an avid listener. My favorite songs.....
Real World...piano solo
The Promise...piano solo
One Step Up, Two Steps Back
Racing in the Streets
Born to Run....it made it ok to want to leave

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Megan, London ON, Canada — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 00:12:33 GMT

oh this is good! nothing I love more than a fellow springsteen fan! my faves...
incident on 57th street
thunder road
my hometown
better days
long time comin' (nothing sexier than bruce using profanity!)
best moment and remember I am no one special just a huge fan since age 3
detroit nov 19 1999 - got tickets and they were ok floor but about 100 rows back..I was so excited- literally jumping and grabing everyone in sight. I asked an usher if it would be ok for me to stand in the isle and he says to me "you can go front row" yes I said front row!! I swear I stood there dumbfounded but could not believe my luck - simply put...amazing!to this day I swear he pointed at me as he belted "put on your best dress baby and darlin fixa your hair up right.." thats my fantasy anyway...I only feel sorry for my friend who paid over 100 for a ticket and watched the show alone!

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terry burzawa lebanon ct — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 00:13:37 GMT

secret garden
born to run
glory days
born in the usa
badlands
philadelphia
I love seeing him perform too bad the concert in Hartford was sold out.

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Corie M., Myrtle Beach, SC — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 00:15:44 GMT

I really can't pick just 5 because I love them all.
I have seen Bruce in concert 6 times since 1984. First time was the Born in the USA tour at the Meadowlands NJ. 2nd date with my husband was to a Bruce concert. Ok here's a few of my favorites:
Candy's Room
Thunder Road
Jersey Girl
Roulette
Prove It All Night
The Rising
Jungleland
Downbound Train
Growin' Up
Rosalita
Radio Nowhere

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Sandy & George, Greenville, SC — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 00:17:04 GMT

4th of July (Sandy - my name)
She's the One
Thunder Road
Tunnel of Love
Radio Nowhere (great running song)
Land of Hope and Dreams (spiritually moving every time)
When things are going bad, we just listen to Bruce and "magically" everything seems okay! I really feel sorry for those who don't "get it." My greatest dream is to have my husband George meet Bruce since he has been a fan since the beginning and he also turned me on to Bruce. I'll keep dreaming!

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Scott Prentice Minneapolis — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 00:17:29 GMT

I went to all 3 conerts of the Born In The USA tour, and watched the filming of the Dancin' In The Dark video with Courtney Cox. Bruce is by far the best performer I have ever seen. I cant just name 5 songs so I'll try albums instead. Born to Run, Born In The USA, Darkness on the Edge of Town, The River & The Rising. Hopefully The Magic can be added to this list. I saw Bruce with the Seeger Sessions, but cant wait to see the boys in the E Street Band, this time with my son. Bruce is not the only one getting older!

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Jennifer Lambright, Foothill Ranch, CA — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 00:21:41 GMT

First saw Bruce in LA 1980 The River Tour. Had no idea who he was but my roommate loved him. Half way through the show I did too. We hopped the rail from our seats, and were smashed againist the stage for the 2nd half of the 4 1/2 hour show. Have seen him many times since, but the first one was the best. Just like a first kiss. My roommate said "Bruce sweated on me" and told that story for the next 10 years.

My fav five:
Pony Boy (My 17 year old son's favorite song when he was 2)
Jesus was an Only Son
Janey Don't you Lose Heart (easily changed to Jenny)
Glory Days
Born to Run

Plus every song already listed.

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Stuart Eisenberg, Marlboro new jersey — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 00:23:42 GMT

What do you have to do to get tickets to a concert? They sell out in 10 minutes, but I dont know anyone who got tickets. Except Stubhub as plenty for $500.00 !!

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Helene Goldberg, Needham, MA — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 00:24:06 GMT

I haven't seen some of my favorites yet.

Racing in the Streets
Adam Raised a Cain
Drive All Night (one of the best and he never performs it - only heard it once live)
Trapped - (live version)
Mary Queen of Arkansas

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Janet Avon Lake, OH — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 00:25:59 GMT

I love him because he gets me through anything and has gotten me through everything.........
5 favorites seems impossible, my first instinct is to say 1. his eyes 2. his nose 3. his mouth, 4 his hair and 5. that great smile (he smiles with his eyes and his mouth) but to keep it right I'll try five favorite songs: and they are not in a particular order
1. Skin to Skin
2. Badlands
3. Mary's Place
4. Trapped
and 5. Radio Nowhere

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JM Scott, Clifton NJ — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 00:35:05 GMT

OK, My 5 favorites.....
1. Rosalita
2. Thunder Road
3. Tenth Avenue Freeze Out
4. Racing in the Street
5....it's a toss-up between Glory Days, Badlands, Hungry Heart, Born to Run, Mary's Place, Jungleland, Promised Land, Growin' Up, Darlington County, Prove It All Night, and Cadillac Ranch.
I can't freakin' wait to see Bruce & the E-Street Band on Oct 10th!!!! Look for me - I'll be the one going berserk right up front!

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Jim LeVasseur, Santa Barbara CA — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 00:40:53 GMT

Favorite songs..so many. Growing up(live), Drive All Night, Thunder Road (live), War ( live at the LA Coliseum), Candy's Room, Racing in the Street.
First memory. The big hype in '75, Time& Newsweek covers put me off. But a few years later there was a history of rock & roll doc on tv and he was on the tail end of it in a brief clip of him live doing either "Rosalita" or "Thunder Road". I was stuck by lighting and thunder right then and there. Bought "Darkness on The Edge of Town" as soon as I could.

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Michelle H. Grove City, PA — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 00:41:45 GMT

Been a fan for over 30 years. My five favorite songs are:
1. Rosalita - always puts a smile on my face and makes me boogie.
2. Land of Hope and Dreams - play it at my funeral - hopefully not anytime soon gotta see Bruce play in Jersey or NYC first among other things I wanna do before I check out.
3. Born to Run - first Bruce song I remember listening to - thought it was cool since I lived on Highway 9.
4. Glory Days - need I say more??
5. Santa Clause - always puts me in the Holiday Spirit
6. Jersey Girl - cause I am one! (well was one at one time)
Greatest Memory - being in the Pitt in Pittsburgh in December 2004. Future wish (I can see the future - positive thinking never hurt anyone!) getting my picture taken with Bruce!! Looking forward to the upcoming tour will be there Cleveland 11/4, Detroit 11/5 and Pittsburgh 11/14 - can't wait. Keep on Rockin' Bruce - love the music!

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John Moyle — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 00:47:59 GMT

I have seen Bruce over 100 times. I'm I was a bouncer at the Jersey shore bars DJ's, Stone Poney, Mary Husband Pub, Pier Pub from 1982 to 1993. I meet Bruce a number of times and he was always very humble and very funny. I just seen him last Monday at the #1 rehearsal show in Asbury and I can tell you it is going to be a great tour. After this tour I should be around 125 - 135 times I seen Bruce not crazy just love the show's and the people.

My top twenty +

1. Thundercrack 11. Man on the top
2. Blinded by the Light 12. The River
3. Wild Billys Circus Story 13. Atlantic City
4. Jungleland 14. Tunnelo/Love
5. Darkness on the Edge of Town 15. Marys Place
6. Drive all Night 16. Streets of Phila
7. Seaside Bar Song 17. For You
8. Brother's under the bridge 18. Sandy 4th July
9. Downbound Train 19. Badlands
10. This Hard Land 20. I need 20 more!

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Sue Romanek Bensalem PA — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 00:49:37 GMT

1.Point Blank
2.She's The One
3. Thunder Road
4.Trapped
5.Candy's Room
6.Tougher Then the Rest
7.No Surrender
8.The River
9.For You
10.Back In Your Arms
Albany NY upgraded w/ my sister inlaw by the "men in black" to the second row. An unbelievable experience, we made it to the stage during an encore and ended up w/ apic and the set list. MAGIC

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Rene', Larchmont, NY — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 00:49:56 GMT

Bruce was in Sag Harbor, in the Hamptons in Long Island, for the dedication of the stage of the Bay Street Theater to the widow of John Steinbeck ( ala Ghost of Tom Joad). I saw him walking solo along a side street with the beautiful bay waters as a backdrop. I found my legs in time to trot up to him. As he turned toward me, the only words that would form and find their way out were, "You must be Bruce." He smiled, perhaps recognizing my temporary insanity, and replied, "Yes, I am." We shook hands and stood there chatting for 15 glorious minutes or so. Truly MAGIC........

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Bill Camarda, Ramsey, NJ — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 00:49:58 GMT

Five. Wow. Impossible. But here are the five that have touched me the most, the ones I shout the loudest when I’m in the car alone, or when I’m feeling sad, or worried, or beaten down, the ones that make me feel better, the ones that have the most memories attached to them.

Thunder Road
Rosalita
Lost in the Flood
Badlands
Mary’s Place

I discovered Bruce in 1973 when I subscribed to a Columbia Records sampler program; they’d send these miniature 7” 33 RPM records: one had Blinded by the Light, one had a live version of Wild Billy’s Circus Song. I wore those things out. Then, saw him at Stony Brook in 1974 in a half-empty gymnasium (can you believe that – and rumor had it that someone ripped off his guitar after the show). This is the year before Born to Run. Heard Jungleland for the first time at an absolutely glorious summer outdoor show in Central Park. I think those summer shows cost a buck and a half that year.

The coolest I ever was in my life was the day I walked into a record store in Hicksville and asked for The Wild, The Innocent, and The E Street Shuffle. The record store clerk knew. He knew I knew. I have never been that cool before or since.

I used to ride my bike home late, late at night, singing “ragamuffin gunner, returning home, like a hungry runaway... he walks through town all alone, he must be from the fort he hears the high school girls say...” That was me, at 18. That was me: Growing Up. Thunder Road. ME. Badlands “it ain’t no sin to be glad you’re alive”: that got me through SO many tough times...

So many great shows. Giant Stadium for the Born in the USA tour. Philly in the late '80s. For me, Bruce's shows have taken me as close to a truly religious experience as I have ever been, and I mean that seriously.

And to know that the man behind all that music shared the same values I did, cared about the same things, respected the same traditions – from Woody Guthrie to John Fogerty? To see him at No Nukes, and 25 years later, still doing it, living it, at America Coming Together for John Kerry in the Meadowlands? To hear Radio Nowhere and know that I can still have that feeling again, that feeling of a new, great Bruce song, even though I’m now 51 and he’s just turned 58? I cannot BEGIN to express how much the man and his music mean to me.

I drop the needle and pray
Band's countin' out midnight
Floor's rumblin' loud
Singer's callin' up daylight
And waitin' for that shout from the crowd...
Turn it up, turn it up, turn it up...

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Mark, Glendale, NY — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 00:51:01 GMT

Songs: His -- Jungleland, Badlands, The Rising, Fire, Cadillac Ranch

Covers -- This Little Light of Mine (Dublin)

Memories -- spending a summer in Belmar as a 20 yr.old, trying to convince my friends one weeknight to go to the Stone Pony -- went alone, met Bruce and had a beer with him.
OR
going to see Clarence and the Red Bank Rockers at the Stone Pony, seeing Max play the entire show, and Bruce come out for encores
OR
going to see Bruce in Rochester in 1980 (five days after seeing him on Thanksgiving at MSG), and getting into the War Memorial for the sound check.

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Sean Collins-Smith, Richmond Va — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 00:51:19 GMT

I'm 19, I'm a junior in college, and I am a double major + minor.

Oh yeah, and I absolutely love Bruce Springteen's music. Reading all these posts makes me wish I had grown up with you all, in that time...in that era...

But here goes my top 5:

1. Thunder Road (Live piano/solo version)
2. Jackson Cage (Little girl you been down here so long...)
3. Jungleland (Epic, Lifechanging, and Flawless)
4. Racing in the Street (So sad, yet so poetic)
5. Adam Raised a Cain (Live 75-85; such a hard rocker wish he had done more like this)

Extra: 6.) Ramrod!

Favorite Bruce Memory: I am only 19 as said before, but roughly 10 years ago in 1999, he came to D.C. My father got front row tickets, literally 5 feet from where the Boss was playing. Going in, I had never heard any Bruce music before. In all actuality, being 11, I didn't really want to be there.

But oh, how that man played. The music soared. His energy seemed to make the arena float on his own personal cloud. Sweat was pouring off of him after the second song. After the twenty-second one, he wad drenched in it; yet he played on. I can't tell you what songs he played that night. But I can tell you one thing: when he reached out into the crowd and touched as many people as he could (including me!), I was hooked. I went home, shoved Live 75-85 in my CD player and I've been a Brucephile ever since.

A side note: I scored four (count em, FOUR!) floor seats for the D.C. concert Nov. 12th, and I couldn't be more excited. Long live great music, lyrical genius, and Bruce Springsteen.

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Lori Brooksville Fl — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 00:53:28 GMT

They Are All Great!My friends and I were in H.S. in N.J. in the mid-70's and Bruce's songs were ever the anthem to our treasured "growing up" years when you can't wait to get out but you are having the times of your life. By the late 80's I'd have him playing on the stereo as I was picking up after my son and nephews who could sing and dance their toddler selves to "Born in the USA' From the time I first heard him, his music has accompanied me on this wonderful journey called life.
Two Steps Up
For you
Hungry Heart
Born to Run
Promised Land
And I sure get a grin hearing"When the Saints Go Marching In"

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Debbie Tytko, Waterloo, Ontario Canada!!! — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 00:57:04 GMT

My favorites:

1) Jungleland
2) New York City Serenade
3) The Rising
and so many, many more that I could never possibly list them all here. I honestly do not believe
Bruce has ever put out a bad album (or CD)and I like just about everything.

My favorite Bruce moment:

It was during the Rising Tour. My husband and I flew to Atlanta (from Toronto, Canada) to see the show with my sister (now living in the States) and my then 18 year old niece. We managed to get four tickets together, however, we were sitting directly behind the stage, 4 rows up, on the aisle. Having seen Bruce 3 times already on this tour, I told my niece that as soon as he came out, we would run down the steps and stand at the rail until we got his attention. Well, that didn't take long. He was singing Waiting on a Sunny Day and was at the front of the stage. He just happened to turn around in our direction and we both waved in a 'Come on Over' way. Well, Bruce threw his guitar to one of the road crew and ran right back to us! Amazing. We were now about 5 feet apart, with him singing to US! The really funny thing was that when he was ready to return to the front of the stage, we each blew him a kiss. He caught this out of the corner of his eye and immediately turned around and gave us one of those beautiful smiles! I just can't say enough about this wonderful man. He definitely made our day and I will forever cherish this little encounter.

PS I'll be seeing you Bruce on October 15 in Toronto!

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Jim Dwyer — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 00:57:16 GMT

I can't speak for anyone but myself,but Bruce and the E street Band does not have 1 bad song! I love anything that Bruce comes out with! (with or without the E Street Band. I can be having the worst day of my life or be feeling down in the dumps and all I have to do is start listening to any Springsteen song and everything is magically all better! Bruce is the ultimate " Therapuetic " answer to all my troubles! After every show that I have been to and I have not missed one in Mpls. since the River tour, I have always felt that I owed more money then the cost of the original ticket. How many musicians give you a show like Bruce does? I can't think of anyother. I can not wait until November 2nd! Thanks Bruce and the E. Street Band for giving me another great show to look forward to! I am THE BIGGEST Bruce fan without a question!!

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Pam Harrison, Corsicana, Texas — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 00:57:50 GMT

Thunder Road
Promised Land
Cadillac Ranch
Born to Run
Pink Cadillac

My first Springsteen concert was at the Cotton Bowl dubbed "The Bruce Bowl" during the Born in the USA tour. My second concert was at the Bronco Bowl on the Ghost of Tom Joad tour. Bruce joked that it was the first time he had every played a bowling alley. We were sitting in the balcony and you could hear the pins being reset during the concert. I have been to two more concerts since then and can't wait until next year to see the remaing tour dates to be scheduled. Please come to Dallas.

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Kelly Meyer Altoona PA — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 01:01:05 GMT

I'll be seeing him Novemeber 14th in Pittsburgh. Hoping Joe Grushecky joins him on stage again. I know it will be early but here's hoping he'll do Santa Claus is coming to Town. I hate it admit it but that's one of my top 5. Along with Cadillac Ranch, She's the One, Lion's Den, and Badlands

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Cindy Montgomery, Memphis, TN — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 01:05:56 GMT

Yes, 5 is just too hard. But thanks to Bruce and his concerts (that I attend faithfully no matter what city) I have met some of my very best friends, Bruce is a tie that binds.

Thunder Road
The River
Badlands (the most excellent live song EVER)
No Surrender
Johnny 99

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Renita — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 01:14:10 GMT

Incident on 57th St (a masterpiece)
Thunder Road (a song for the generations)
Drive all night (the most heartbreakingly beautiful song I've ever heard...Clarence's sax solo makes your heart bleed)
Something in the night (gutteral/viceral)
Blood Brothers/No Surrender (vivid reminders of the power & meaning of friendship)
Janey dont you lose heart/Tougher than the rest (just plain fun, jersey shore, bar songs)

Bruce turned 58 this week, so thank GOD that he's starting a tour next week! I pray that he's still on the road 10 years from now (Mick & the boys still are, so there's hope...), but the sands of time stand still for no one and I don't know how willing his knees will be to make those slides across the stage at 68. So go see him on this tour...go soon and go often. And take your kids. And everyone else you know. Because, IMHO, a Bruce & E-street show is not "like" a religious experience, it IS a religious experience. I leave those shows with complete faith in the goodness of the human spirit and with absolute conviction that there is a benevolent being whose purpose for us we can fulfill if we just remain "in concert" with each other. I've gone to only about 10, over the course of 7 yrs, but they (each and every one) constitute the happiest moments of my life. THANK YOU, Boss. And happy belated bday.

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Marissa Cubas, Miami, FL — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 01:14:48 GMT

Music moves the soul...and nothing compares to the BOSS. I was practically born listening to Bruce and 25 years later am proud to say I've been to three concerts. Presently my husband is deployed in Iraq after being "stop-lossed". Every morning I start my day by listening to "The Rising"...I would like to personally thank Bruce for touching my life through music...music that has carried on from generation to generation.

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Teri Nelson, Little Canada, MN — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 01:14:58 GMT

I have been a Bruce fan since 1975. October 12, 2005 I had front row seats at Northrup Auditorium, my hand was the first he took when he was finishing up, he smiled. It was the best night ever and one of the best shows I've ever seen.
My favorites, Born to Run, Secret Garden,Pink Cadillac, Brilliant Disguise, If I Should Fall Behind.

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Bruce D. Blue — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 01:17:16 GMT

Bruce is the man!! My best friend Paul and I saw him back in 1980 The River tour. Saw him again in 1984. His music speaks to us all that want to see change for the better in this world. I am glad to share his first name, b-day month and home state of Jersey. Cant wait to see bro from another mo in Hartford on 10/2. Also my 8 year son has become a Bruce fan!! The legend lives on!! Bruuuuuuuuuuuuuuuccccccccceeeee!!!!
Favorite songs
Born To Run (the anthem of true Bruce fans!!)
New York City Serenade (please play that in Hftd)
Thunder Road
Jungeland
Point Blank

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John, Parsippany, NJ — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 01:18:12 GMT

Top 5 (impossible, but here goes):

Thundercrack
Back in Your Arms
Lucky Town
Frankie
New Your City Serenade

Best memory: 2003, night 10 of 10 at the Meadowlands, Bruce opens with Cynthia. Many fans wondered what was going on, but the diehards who own Tracks (the truly "essential" Bruce collection) certainly were well aware and appreciative of this closing night gem. The set list was also very strong that night & included Jersey Girl for the closer. Great stuff!!!!!!!

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Bob Lewin — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 01:19:48 GMT

How in the world can you pick only 5? Here's a few of my fav's:

Jungleland
Spirits in the Night
Sandy (4th of July)
Incident on 57th Street
Wreck on the Highway

How about just one more...well OK two..please!!!!
Born To Run,& Wild Billy's Circus..make it 3 as I can't leave off Rosie!!!!

I could go on forever but don't want to bore all of you out there.

I have been to more shows than I can count and all have been a little different. I saw an acoustic show at the Shrine here in LA back in 85 with Bruce minus the E St Band but with Jackson Browne and Bonnie Raitt that was excellent.

My two favorite memories - a "Tunnel Tour" show at the LA Sports Arena that went on for almost 5 hours. After his first encore Bruce said "anyone tired?? I'm not...let's have some fun, turn up the lights and let's party". Then he went into a version of Roll Over Beethoven that brought the house down!! I walked out of that show drained but could not fall asleep that night as I kept re-playing the event in my head.

One night here in Redondo Beach I was at a Southside Johnny show in a small club called the Strand when Bruce popped in and decided he wanted to jamm with the South and the Jukes. The Boss came on stage and played "The Fever" a song he wrote and gave to the South. They had to lock the doors at the Strand as word got out that Bruce was there and the place was busting at the seams!! Seeing Bruce with only a few hundred of my closest friends was incredible!!

I have so many other memories even thought I never met him - Bruce just seems like he is one of my closest friends!! Thanks Bruce for all the great memories and for being there in both the good and bad times...!!!!!!

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Ingrid ,Andreas, Pa — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 01:24:21 GMT

wanted 2 c Bruce 4 26 years!!! Finally will on Oct 10th---WHOO HOO, can't wait!!Luv U Bruce!!
Some of my Favs:
Tougher than the Rest
Wreck on the Highway
Drive all Night
I'm on Fire
Waitin'on a Sunny Day
The Ties that Bind, etc...

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Bob Van Gulick, Austin, TX — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 01:25:23 GMT

My favorites as I'm thinking right now:

I'm on Fire
Trapped
Tunnel of Love
Badlands
Jungleland

Ask me again tomorrow you'll get 5 totally different songs! I love em all!

BRUCE PLEASE COME TO AUSTIN,TX!!!!!!!!!

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Nicholas Blue West Hartford, CT — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 01:27:41 GMT

I have become a huge Bruce fan cause of my dad. I ask him everynight to put on the video on youtube of "Born in the USA". It is one of my favorite songs. My dad teaching me the music of Bruce and I cant wait to go my first show with my dad so we can rock and roll all night long!!
My favorite songs are
Born in the USA
Fire
Radio Nowhere
New York City Serenade
Born to run
Bruuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuccccccccccccccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!

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Tricia, Brooklyn, NY — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 01:28:48 GMT

My best Bruce memory ever is when I had a dream that I would meet him the night before I did actually meet him after a show in Detroit in 1999. OK, I was somewhat a stalker but HE walked up to ME and hugged ME! I will NEVER forget it!

Now my 5 favorite songs... this is not easy as my favorites are ever changing. But here's my best try:

Secret Garden
Valentines Day
Drive All Night
Backstreets
Leah

Others off the top of my head that could also easily be in the top 5:

If I Should Fall Behind
Happy
Back in Your Arms
Dry Lightening
Youngstown
Janey Don't you Lose Heart
The Wish
Frankie
Human Touch
Philadelphia
Iceman
Highway Patrolman
Living Proof
Book of Dreams
My Lover Man
Long Time Comin'

Stop me!!1 I can't Stop! Help!

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Nancy Szejbach, Alpena Michigan — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 01:31:03 GMT

American Skin
The River
Land of Hope and Dreams
My Love Will Not Let You Down
Thunder Road

Love Bruce and the E Street Band. We will be seeing him in Michigan on Nov 5!! Can't wait. I think Magic will be another great one!Go BRUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUCE

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Maggie Pittsburgh, PA — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 01:33:53 GMT

First saw Bruce in Pittsburgh in 1975. Tickets were $7.50. Wow, did I get my money's worth. Have been addicted to Bruce ever since.
My top 5:
Thunderoad
10th Avenue Freezeout
Prove It All Night
Because the Night
Sherry Darling

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CRob, London — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 01:36:11 GMT

A few that haven't been mentioned. Of course Thunder Road is top - all by itself but some others...

Valentine Day - great for driving in the rain at night
Land of .....great for jogging with IPOD
Promised Land - love to watch the harmonica live
and.....

Independence Day

I left my home - a tacky seaside resort in the UK just like Asbury Park- to go to university when i was 18 years old in October 1980. I was going 100 miles away and leaving my parents home for the first time. My father seems to be the person Bruce writes about so many times - 40 years in the same factory - and I wish with the benefit of hindsight I could have nurtured a better relationship.

I got to my hall of residence (frat house) and unpacked my bags in my room, and laid on my new bed.

I turned on my radio and Radio 1 DJ Paul Gambacini played for the first time on UK radio Independence day in anticipation of the release of The River album. He said it was one of the best songs ever written about father-son relationship - Clarence's sax break went right through me.

I had left home - it was Independence Day.

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Jane Martin, Bainbridge Island — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 01:36:41 GMT

Born to Run, best concert song
Ram Rod, best concert dance song
any song with Jane in it because Bruce wrote it for me,
Prove it All Night, with Steven in concert
Pink Cadillac, my old cat would ask me to dance when this and only this song came on the radio,
For You, because I want a man to sing it to me with that passion, any song from the Rising because Bruce how I felt after the death of my sister on 8/28/01, I could go on and on with why each song is my favorite, one last one....Growing Up because it defined me when I was twenty. I have seen Bruce 16 times. They are all my favorite but seeing him at Carnegie Hall for Harry Chapin's honor night (1985?) was quite special. I shook Bruce,s hand in Vancouver in 2004 and didn't wash my hand for days. I first saw him in Philly in 1980. I heard the Bottom Line show on the radio in 1975 I felt I was there. Oh, someone stop me.......

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Pat Ahlstrom — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 01:39:09 GMT

I saw Bruce for the first time at Colgate College in Hamilton, NY in the early 1970's. I fell in love with him then and have been to many, many concerts since. I will never forget the audience after Bruce played in Colgate. So many people had never even heard of him at that time. But I have been a groupee ever since. I cannot even try to pick my 5 favorite songs. There are just too, too many. I saw him last, 2 years ago at the Pepsi in Albany and have heard his 2 latest songs on his new CD "Magic". He is back in Albany in November and if I can save enough money between now and then, I will be there. After recording 'The Rising' his passion was only reinforced.

Two years ago at the Pepsi he played for his son and it was very moving, but the ultimate is to see him with the E Street Band.

I still remember Katie and Matt with him at Asbury Park. He is just too good to be true.....

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Glen Chauncey,Irmo S.C. — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 01:42:33 GMT

Songs: The Price You Pay,Hungry Heart,Red Headed Woman,Ramrod,Atlantic City

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Nancy Miller, Vancouver. WA — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 01:55:42 GMT

Favorite 5:

For You (made me fall in love with him)
Rosalita
She's the One
Tunnel of Love
The Rising

So many more. . .Finest Bruce memory: It was 1974, maybe even into 1975, right before Born to Run was released, before the Time and Newsweek covers. I was 15 years old at the time. I was in Phoenix, AZ at the Celebrity Theatre. Bruce may remember it was a small venue (2500), with a revolving stage. That night I happened to have 3rd-row tickets. My seat was directly on the edge where the stage platform went down into the Green Room (quite a set-up, as the theatre seats went up, the ramp went down). It was a frenzy at the end of the concert, as we were all in a different world (he always sends us there). As he passed my seat going to the Green Room, I JUST could not help myself and reached over and pulled him toward me and kissed him on the cheek. He still had a beard at that time and now, all these years later, I can still remember the whiskers, the sweat and the pure ecstasy of the moment.
This is the fact: My last dying words (I swear) will be: "I always wanted to meet Bruce Springsteen".
Nancy Miller, Vancouver, WA

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Jim Wisler, Dublin, OH — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 01:56:54 GMT

You are asking the impossible. There is no way I could only pick my top 5 favorite Bruce songs. I don't even think I can pick 5 songs I don't care for.

A favorite moment......after 33 concerts I don't think I could narrow that down to one either........although there is that one with the monkey........

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Joseph Szkodzinski,Phoenix,AZ/N.Y.C. — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 01:59:29 GMT

Been a fan since '73, when Vin Scelsa played a cut on WNEW-FM (NYC) from Greetings. At first I didn't quite get it but then suddenly like an addiction to nicotine, I was hooked to a new younger version of Dylan with the swagger of Elvis and the intenseness of James Dean all rolled into one. First saw him live in '75 and knew this was something real special. His early live performances were full of a raw power of rock & roll that I hadn't seen before and his great speeches in the middle of songs were something so special that I still feel the chills and goosebumps. In those years, there were no camera restrictions as there are today and I was able to document his early years for myself as well as occasionally for rock magazines. I found Bruce as a religious experience, my chosen religion. To this day, his concerts are the gospel of the day.
I have gone to over 60 shows in my time and each seemed better than the next. My favorite shows were the Tom Joad tour, CW Post Show, Philly Show the day after John Lennon was killed, and some of his recent shows at MSG and Boston. I have traveled long and far to see him whenever possible and will till I am old and gray.
I think that in an age where there are so few heroes, I truly believe that Bruce is one for the ages.
"Or we may walk until the daylight maybe"

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Patricia Jasinski, Somers Point, NJ — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 02:04:19 GMT

My all time favorite memory has to be at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City. My sister and I were the very last tickets sold on the drop that night (Rising Tour)and had the best seats EVER! The band started with Meet Me Tonight in Atlantic City, Bruce played a piano solo of Jersey Girl (of which my ssiter and I both are...) and they ended with Just Another Roll of the Dice. A perfectly orchestrated setlist.

5 Favorites (IMPOSSIBLE but will try)
Dancing in the Dark
She's the One
One Step Up
No Surrender
Radio Nowhere This song feels like it has been around forever)
Speaking of drops...I had brain surgery one month ago today (8/27/07) and couldn't have planned my recovery period at a better time...with Bruce and the E Street Band touring....now if I can just get lucky enough to score tickets on the Philly drop. Recovery comes in many forms what better form than a Bruce concert!

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Lisa Mikitka, Schnecksville, PA — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 02:04:40 GMT

Top 5 picks from a fan of the early days
1. Thunder Road
2. For You
3. Rosalita
4. Born to Run
5. Spirit in the Night

Special Mention of Lost in the Flood which has such vivid symbolism today, so many years after it was written. What a shame to repeat history...

Favorite Bruce Memory: My first concert seeing him was Aug 6, 1984 in his home arena of the Brendon Byrne Arena. I remember the band taking the stage and never stopping the momentum or fever of the night. Something special about seeing him play NJ, especially back then. Especially when all of my memories of those songs occurred on weekends and holidays spent in North Jersey with a boyfriend, a native of north Jersey who lived and breathed the life that Bruce depicted. Many a nights we spent driving those interstates, visiting those shore towns and watching the fast cars compete whenever and wherever. It was Bruce's stories coming to life. I still have that ticket stub and the Born in the USA Tee-shirt that I'll proudly wear to the Oct. 5th concert in Philadelphia where I'll be with my 16 year old daughter, 13 year old son and husband. No not that special person from my past, but as my life partner who understood I had to see Bruce and the Band now, years later, with my own children and have them experience and learn about what being a Bruce fan is...believing in yourself and youth, no matter what your age. His music has helped me remember and understand my teenagers so much better. I know we will all have a great experience and this will now be our future favorite Bruce moment.

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Patrick Crowley, Toledo,Ohio — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 02:07:35 GMT

5 Great songs in no order & subject to change:
Darkness on the Edge of Town, Jackson Cage, Open all Night, Tougher than the Rest, You're Missing
Thurs. 4/10/1977 Toledo Sports Arena--3 1/2 + hours of Rock and Roll to the MAX ! Never before had i left a rock show totally exhausted it was Great!-also fortunate to see 6 more shows (different tours)since,all Fantastic!!Bruce and the E Street Band ROCK ON !! Will be watching Fri Sept 28

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Dave Wood, Toronto, Ontario — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 02:08:16 GMT

Thanks to some great friends, my wife and I saw Bruce way back in 1984, on his Born In the U.S.A. tour, and it was the greatest concert we'd ever been to, and we have been to lots! My favourite songs are the new acoustic version of Born In the USA, My Hometown, Pay Me My Money Down, Darkness on the Edge of Town, and The Rising. Thank you Bruce for all the great music!

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Kelly Byrne,St. John's, Newfoundland — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 02:09:28 GMT

Been a fan since 1976....I've never seen Bruce live, send him to Newfoundland. My favs (all his songs are great)
1. Mary Queen of Arkansas
2. Candy's Room
3. Born to Run
4. Johnny 99
5. The River

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Eleanor Webb, Clarksburg, MD — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 02:09:37 GMT

Racing in the Street
Detroit Medley
Lost in the Flood
Jungleland - Clarence and his sax solo !!
Cynthia
Back in 1978 - spending the night with friends in the parking lot, at a mall, listening to Bruce on the radio and waiting for tickets to go on sale the following morning at 10:00am. Many good memories took place on these occasions. The Detroit Medley in concert at the Capital Centre that year brought down the house. The last encore of the show was unbelieble. House lights up, everyone on their feet singing and dancing and laughing. He is such a treasure to us all. Best live performer EVER!!!

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pat durack, valley stream, new york — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 02:11:19 GMT

born to run
land of hope and dreams
I wish I were blind
A good man is hard to find (Pittsburgh)
disorder in the house (with Warren Zevon)

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Chuck Barker, Raceland, Ky — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 02:17:26 GMT

There is only 1 Boss of Rock n Roll, and we in Kentucky love and miss him,its time for him to come back to Rupp Arena and 23,400 of his greatest fans in the world

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Rich Stoler, Park City, UT — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 02:17:43 GMT

Top Five:

Lost In the Flood (Live, of Course). I heard it at SUNY College at Oswego in 1975. The best single concert moment I ever had.
Thunder Road
Jungleland
Rosalita
No Surrender

Best Springsteen Moment: Going Back Stage to chat with the E Street band at West Point. 2nd Best...Concert at the Bottom Line with Bette Midler in the audience. 3rd best...My first Springsteen concert in Lenox, MA. It was an outdoor concert and beyond awesome. He played "everything".

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Meghan White, Barboursville, Virginia — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 02:23:48 GMT

This Hard Land (one of his best lines "stay hard, stay hungry, stay alive")
The Promise
Land Of Hope And Dreams
Born To Run
Tunder Road
*list could go for days, hard to pick favorites

I'm 15 so i've never have had an ESB concert yet, but I heard Mr.Springsteen on the radio in the car when i was about 7 or 8(songs were born to run and thunder road) my mother said she had the cd, so when i got home, I busted out my boom box and set it up on the back porch and danced to the whole Born to Run cd for 3 hours. It annoyed my family a bit.Every since i have been introduced to other amazing artist, Bessie Smith,Bob Dylan, etc....But Mr.Springsteen started it all and will end it all for me. I'm determined to meet him.

-my first concert was the Devils & Dust tour and my mother and sister tricked me, saying we were going shopping in Richmond and when we got there I said there must be a concert going on. Sure enough my mother and sister whipped out some tickets and i was and still am the happiest kid in the world.

I'm finally going to see Mr.Springsteen and the E Street Band in D.C. (my 3rd concert, i saw seeger sessions)

I'm one lucky kid

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Gene Howard, Raleigh NC — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 02:24:33 GMT

Drive all Night
Night
Jersey Girl(I married one born in Perth Amboy)
... I like Tom Waits cut better
Darkness
Walk the Line (Chapel Hill Rising Tour)

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Barb Pisarz — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 02:32:14 GMT

Jungleland
The River
Bobby Jean
Reason To Believe
Backstreets
Thunder Road
Lost In The Flood

I first saw Bruce at the Palace Theater in Waterbury Connecticut in 1975.Little did I know my future husband was at that same concert. I met my husband a couple of years later and both of us being music lovers,talked often of Bruce's Palace Theater show and how Bruce affected us in such a profound way.His lyrics meant so much to us on so many different levels. Our son Chris was born in 1983. He was brought up on Bruce and now as a family we have come full circle, attending Bruce's concerts together. His music has helped us mourn loss in our family, and celebrate milestones in our lives.So after all these years we remember that magical night back in 1975 as if it were yesterday, because that's what Bruce's music does. It connects the music to the memories.
From our family to yours.........Enjoy the tour!

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Bill Nudo, Uniontown, PA — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 02:45:35 GMT

Thanks guys, but this is impossible. Bruce has never done a bad song, something special about every one. But, if I have to limit it to 5, here goes:

1. Thunder Road
2. Born To Run
3. Out In The Street
4. Sherry Darling
5. The Wish
and I'm sorry, 4th of July Asbury Park(Sandy)

I can't count, and there are too many ballads to list.

As far as my favorite memory, since I haven't met this man who has been my 37 year inspiration to keep on living this life, that would be it. I missed him by one night at The Stone Pony back in '84! I'd have to be honest and say that every second, every minute, every hour that Bruce and The E Street Band(The Greatest Rock N' Roll Band In The World - Sorry Stones, it ain't you!)have given me on stage to forget any problems that I may be encountering at the time would be my favorite memories. I really belive that a supreme being gave Bruce to us. I don't think he really knows how many lives he's touched. Thanks Bruce!

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Robin Pato Davis, Livingston, NJ — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 02:53:26 GMT

University of Maryland, College Park, 1975...Luke lived in my dorm. His cousin did the lights for Bruce. Luke always had tickets to Bruce shows back then, and brought as many friends as he could to see him...because he thought Bruce was AMAZING and wanted everyone to know about him! He turned me on to Bruce one Saturday afternoon in his friend's dorm room. A reel to reel played Spirit in the Night! All Night!
It became the song of my floor!
Memories of Bruce blasting in the heat of Sept.out the windows of Cumberland hall!..Seeing Bruce on the cover of Newsweek & Time in the UMD library...Painters Mill, Baltimore, Constitution Hall, DC. I've seen Bruce at least 60 times...but my favorite show was Xmas 2003? Convention Hall, right after it was redone...warm Dec. night, I drove down the shore alone, open sunroof, singing Bruce tunes on the way...Had a free ticket...but only 1. First time I heard Thundercrack! I'm going to see Bruce in 2 weeks....again...He's the sexiest man alive..!! still want to meet him....favorite songs...Spirit in the Night, For You, Thundercrack, Growing Up, Drive all Night, Secret Garden, Back in your Arms, Sunny Day!

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edward, taylor,tx — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 02:55:20 GMT

the first time i saw bruce he opened with 'the ties that bind, followed by 'proved it all night'....he did do born to run and thunder road and badlands and jungleland........i was in tears

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thecautiousman — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 02:55:55 GMT

If it had to be 5, it would be:
Tougher Than The Rest
Brilliant Disguise
Badlands
Atlantic City
Youngstown

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Sue Viola, Jefferson,WI — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 03:00:46 GMT

Favorites-Thunder Road, She's The One,Tenth Avenue Freeze-Out, oh heck->EVERY song that came out of the GREATEST VOICE there ever was and ever will be->Mr. Bruce Springsteen's VOICE! Best memory->sorry I have lost ALOT of my memories due to a ATV accident I had in '05. I'm hoping to get new memories to replace them like seeing Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band playing a concert TOGETHER AGAIN!! Also hoping to hear that GREAT VOICE sing-> J-Town Girl!*my scribble(song) of my story/accident....* Also can't wait till Magic is out for sale! Hoping like heck that my hubbie(Jeff) takes me to Chicago on Oct.21 to see THE WORLD'S GREATEST SINGER/BAND in concert cuz that's the closest concert to our home.

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Sandy, Langhorne, Pa — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 03:02:51 GMT

I oouldn't possibly choose 5 so I won't even try.

My favorite memory was 6/25/04. Bruce was doing a book signing of SONGS in Asbury Park. To win you had to fill out an entry form at one of the shops in the town. I was lucky enough to be chosen or should I say my 12 year old son was the winner. My son was so excited. When we got there "the powers that be" would not let both of us in. Since I had been waiting 25 years for this opportunity and have seen about 30 concerts I had to say "sorry buddy...mommy's going in, you wait here with dad." After entering the bookstore and making my way upstairs I found myself in a room with about 8 other people and BRUCE! I could barely contain myself. Bruce spent a few minutes with everyone...listening to each one's stories and how he had effected their lives. When it was my turn, I asked him to dedicate the book to both me and my son and told him the story. Bruce said "Go get him and bring him up here" which I promply did (hey... when the boss tells you to do something you do it!) As soon as we returned, Bruce left the spot where he was standing, came over to my son, kneeled down, shook his hand, asked his name ans his age. When Jake said 12 year Bruce replyed "I have a kid who's 13" I will always appreciate how kind and just a down-to-earth guy he is. Thanks, Bruce

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Kurtis O , Pinebluff, NC — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 03:06:03 GMT

Like so many said... "only 5????"
1)"Backstreets"...."We swore, forever friends...On the Backstreets, 'til the end..."
2)"Racing in the Street" "...tonight my baby and me, we're gunna ride to the sea, and wash these sins from our hands..."
3)"Lost in the Flood" "...on the side he's got Bound For Glory..."
4)"Land of Hope and Dreams" "...Tomorrow there'll be sunshine, and all this darkness past..."
5)"Born to Run" "...Someday baby, I don't know when, we're gunna get to that place where we really want to go and we'll walk in the sun...But 'til then, tramps like us..."
6)"Darkness..." "...'til someday, they just cut it loose, cut it loose or let it drag 'em down..."
7)"Youngstown" "...Those smokestacks reachin like the arms of God, into the beautiful sky of soot and clay..."
8)"When You Need Me" "...When you need me, call my name, cuz without you, my life just wouldn't be the same..."
9)"Promise Land" "...I've done my best to live the right way, I get up every mornin and go to work each day..."
10)"The Wind and The Rain" (from 1970 with 'Steel Mill") "...Golden moments lost in time, now I hear the Grandfather chime... The Wind and The Rain is forever mine..."

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Kurtis O , Pinebluff, NC — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 03:08:02 GMT

Oh yea...
Favorite Bruce Moment....
Fist concert I ever went to....
Bruce at Nassau Coliseum FRONT ROW!!!
Need I say more?

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tom piazza southington, ct — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 03:11:24 GMT

5 favs..hmmm so many to choose from..haha
jungleland, rosalita, growin up, she's the one, thunder road

seen bruce like 13 times...first time in 77 in new haven, ct..wow what an introduction...never saw a band like that and i've been to many shows in my day!! never saw a performer like that...also show in philly at the spectrum...hot summer nite...A/C was broke inside...damn hot in there and the band kicked!! also st. boneventure univ gym...wow!! 4 hour performance...what a nite!! many nites!!!

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Christian Mihopoulos — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 03:11:27 GMT

Been a Bruce fan since Junior High in 1984. I'm 38 now and still his biggest fan. Best Bruce moments were three nights at Shea Stadium as well as his Garden shows. He played the best songs ever. My favorites were:'

Prove it all night
Roulette
Candies Room
Code of Silence
Another thin line
Souls of the Departed
Night
Saint in the City
Badlands
Ties that Bind
Born in the USA
Tunnel of Love
Briliant Disguise
Adam Raised the Cain
Wanna be with you
Trapped
Lost in the Flood
Youngstown with E street band
Because the night

Too many more to list

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John Bernie — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 03:11:58 GMT

New York City Serenade - One of the most heartfelt, beautiful songs I heve ever hear. Makes me shaklempft every time I hear it.

Darkness on The Edge of Town - COME ON
Trapped
Red Headed Woman
Jonny 99

The first time I saw Bruce was at the Aud in Buffalo N.Y.- The River Tour. We sat behind the stage and thought we had crappy seats. Every few minutes Bruce would come running back behing Max and the drum set to check if we were sitting down. We were not. It was Wild Bruce's Circus. Thanks Boss Man.

Would Love to see him in Toronto, but the internet vultures beat everyone to it.

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Linda Anastasiades Pepperell ma. — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 03:12:53 GMT

You have to be kidding,only 5 songs?I've followed bruce since I was 15 yrs.old.the greatest songs are all of them ,but to pick 5 ,badlands,she's the one ,darkness on the edge of town,living proof and human touch.I've lost count of how many times I have gone to see him disabled and all. love ya BRUCE

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Rosie, Green Bay, WI — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 03:15:09 GMT

Top 5:
Rosalita - for me
4th of July Asbury Park - for my best friend Sandy
Born to Run - for the rebel in all of us
Growin Up - best lyrics to describe the teenage years
Into the Fire - the definitive 9/11 song...May your hope give us hope, May your love give us love..

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John Vancouver, WA — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 03:15:33 GMT

Five Favorites: (1) Prove it All Night (live from '78)(2) Backstreets (3) Sandy (4th of July Asbury Park)
(4) Reason To Believe (5) Born In The USA

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Linda Anastasiades Pepperell ma. — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 03:21:54 GMT

only 5?There are so many moving songs tha inspire people,human touch,living proof,she
the one,when the saints go marching in,trapped. happy birthday bruce!

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Lugene Shaver Sheets, Johnstown, PA — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 03:23:26 GMT

My brother was HUGE fan of Bruce Springsteen! He actually got me hooked. I went to my first Springsteen concert with my brother in 1984 in Pittsburgh. We havent missed a Pittsburgh concert since then. This year I have to go to the concert without my brother, he passed away unexpectedly on January 15th, 2005. He was only 48 years old. I know he will be there in spirit. The music that was played at his funeral was all Springsteen since he was one of his favorites. It was odd, but I am sure my brother would have wanted that. I am excited about the concert in Nov, but also saddened that my brother wont be with me.
Lugene Shaver Sheets

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Ray Tulsa, OK — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 03:25:10 GMT

I cannot possibly pick 5 or even 10. I've seen him a few times and there is NO other concert even REMOTELY close. I bought the NYC Concert DVD and the Barcelona DVD. I still watch them like I have never seen them before. "The River" off of the NYC Concert DVD. Wow. Nothing even remotely close. "The Promise" means so much to me. "Thunder Road" and "10th Avenue Freezeout". Then there is the piano in "Racing in the Streets". And this is just the beginning..........

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Carl Scheider, Boise, Idaho — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 03:30:02 GMT

I've seen Bruce four times, beginning at the Portland
Oregon Coliseum on "The River" tour. Every trip was a "road" trip of four to five hundered miles, all but one by car. For some reason, Bruce never comes to Boise. When I was 21, I had one of those years wwwhen
nothing seemed to go right. His album "Born to run" kept me alive. Yeah, just a little bit of a fan. I'll be watching, and thanks!Top five? "Racing In The Streets", "She's The One", "Janey Don't You Lose Heart", "Point Blank" and Bruce's great rendition of
Elvis Presley's "Follow That Dream" (and no, you can't borrow my bootleg). Peace.

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brenda kulla ,waterbury CT — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 03:30:14 GMT

Can not believe that I got shut out on tickets for opening night in Hartford CT. HHHuuuggeee FAN!!!!Maybe Bruce would take a sob story!!!!Oct 5th is the 7th anniversary of me giving my brother a kidney.What a great gift of life tickets to that show would be!!!!!There is just not enough room to list my favorite song list...

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Janene Losinno-Carvalho Burlington NJ — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 03:35:06 GMT

Well 5 songs are hard. All of his music is great, he is a great story teller with music. Here are my favorites, besides the usual great ones!!

Cadilac Ranch
If I Should Fall Behind
Atlantic City
I Wish i Were Blind
For You
Mary's Place
Trapped (live)
Countin' On a Miracle (Acoustic version)
Let's Be Friends
Devils & Dust
All I'm Thinking About

Of course there are more, ALOT more.

Bruce moment:
Growing up listening to his music with brother and sister...Saying " oh gesh Springsteen again?" I remember them cringing to the thought of me going to the stero to put on an album. But now brother is a Springsteen fan. I suppose being the oldest I set an example for him. Bruce if you should read this.....
Thank You for the music. Helped me threw alot of "rough" patches in my life. Im sure I will have alot more, and I know your music will help me through them...Thank You Again

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Richard Archibald — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 03:47:33 GMT

5 you are kidding? he has more quality songs than anyone hands down. love sooooo much and last to die is an instant clasic. I luv ya Bruce.

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Heidi Cavaluzzi, Hyde Park, NY — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 03:49:46 GMT

It's impossible for me to narrow down my favorite songs to just five. My list changes as the circumstances in my life change. One constant in my life is that I can always count on Bruce's music to get me through whatever is going on. If I have to pick just 5, here we go..

Thunder Road
Mary's Place
Badlands
Backstreets (he is saying Heidi on the backstreets, isn't he?!)
Pay Me My Money Down (it's my son's favorite)

One of my favorite Bruce moments is seeing Bruce and the band live for the first time at Saratoga Performing Arts Center. My best friend Cindy was a rather recent fan. By the end of the first song, she was completely converted. It was so amazing to hear the entire audience singing Hungry Heart. The concert on July 24, 2003 was also amazing. I'll never forget the feeling when he sang Bobby Jean. The hardest moment was not being able to attend a concert in July 1999, even though I was 9 months pregnant, I could have made it!!!

Of course my best Bruce memories include meeting him...in my dreams. One day......

I'll see everyone in Albany in November, I can't wait!!! I love the new album.

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Ugo Bruni, Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 03:59:15 GMT

Top Five: Factory, The Ties That Bind, Further Up the Road (Live in Dublin), Brilliant Disguise, Atlantic City
Fave Moment: My wife and I, waiting outside the Palace of Auburn Hills, by chance, here comes the Boss, so gracious, shook our hands (Sept, 1999)

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Christian Mihopoulos — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 03:59:20 GMT

I was 14 when I first heard of Bruce in Born in the USA. That album and Tour was the foundation on which I became a loyal fan. He still rocks to this day. My favorites tend to be his rockers especially when he strangles his axes live, along with the darker Nebraska, Devils and Dust, and Ghost of Tom Joad songs which Rock when done live with the right touch. Also impressed session work. Well done!!! Too many songs to list here are some more:

Something in the night
Cover me
Incident on 42nd street
Lonesome Day
Counting on a Miracle
Street of Fire
Lost in the Floo
Darkness
Back Streets
Jungleland
Jackson Cage
Further on up the Road
No Surrender
State Trooper
Open all Night
Reason to Believe
Nebraska
The Hitter
Long time commin
All the way home
Devils & Dust
Out in the Street
Born to Run
Living in a Doll house

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Lucia, Forest Grove, Canada — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 04:00:35 GMT

I have seen Bruce three times when I still lived in The Netherlands. I know they were the best concerts I have seen. Unfortunatly I bought tickects for the concert in 2003, I never got to go, I emigrated to Canada and couldn't attend that concert. I really hoped I would have more chances on seeing him here.... I haven't had a chance to see him in Canada yet ( Bruce were are you .....apparently you skip Vancouver this year!)

My 5 are:
Thunderroad
Born to Run
Jungleland
Badlands
Brilliant disguise

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Jamie , Fort Thomas, KY — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 04:13:10 GMT

My top 5

1. Thunder Road -my all-time fave
2. If I Should Fall Behind
3. Back In Your Arms(heard this at the last Shea show-made me cry)
4. Incident on 57th Street (reminds me on Ed Sciacky and "Sundays with Springsteen")
5. Across the Border
6. My City of Ruins
7. Jungleland
8. Walk Like a Man(finally heard this at the Cincy D and D show -- loved it!!)
9. Jersey Girl(Atlantic City and last GS show-- everyone was singing along)
10. and of course -- Born to Run!!!!
I could come up with sooo many, many more!!! Five is just too few.
I reiterate what others have said --- Bruce shows are like no other. I still refer to the summer of 2003 in which I attended 6 of the 10 Giant Stadium Shows as one of the most fun and memorable summers of my life. I moved to Kentucky from New Jersey two years ago and it has become a little more challenging getting to see him. My friends and I will be traveling to Cleveland on 11/4. Cannot wait ----- love ya Bruce.

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Denise, St. Louis, MO — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 04:13:20 GMT

I'll second-guess myself after posting this, but for now, my tops are Darkness on the Edge of Town (awesome!), Brilliant Disguise, Candy's Room (crank it up!), Rosalita, and Growing Up...of course, Because the Night and Jungleland are close behind! My favorite Bruce memory is when I was 13 and my friend put on a new 45...Born to Run...the rest is history! Also, in college in New Orleans, my friend and I spent the night before the days of line tickets, and got awesome seats for "The River" tour...seeing Bruce and the guys so close up was something I'll never forget...I've been going ever since, and can't wait to see him in Chicago! Bruce, you RULE!!!

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Sherry Green, Grand Bank, Newfoundland, Canada — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 04:21:52 GMT

The River
Candy's Room
Out in the Streets
Thunder Road
BadLands
Born to run/streets of Philadelphia

How could you be a fan of the boss and not love The River??

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Lisa, Stratford, CT — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 04:41:49 GMT

A memory for me was my intro to the music. It involved my new neighbor, young handsome, laying out on the sidewalk we shared and blasting the music. It was a hot summer day and it was great to be 17. I fell in love twice that day but only one is still with me today. Thank you Bruce for the music and Bruce for the intro to the music! Ironic his name was Bruce and he introduced me to the greatest talents of my time.....

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Charlie Thompson / Denver, CO — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 04:44:31 GMT

Wild Billy's Circus Song performed in early '73 at the Main Point in Philly. The album wasn't even out yet. I remember FREE front row seats in this small club courtesy of Suzanne Alexander. Anyway, Gary was playin' the tuba and Bruce stopped the show! I guess it had something to do with me FIRING ONE UP ???

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Karen, Fountain Valley Ca — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 04:46:06 GMT

WOW!!! only 5 is very hard.
Meeting Across the River
Dancing in the dark
Badlands
If I should fall behind
Jersey Girl ( Thats me)
The Rising

If only Bruce would play Meeting Across the River in LA just once. I would be in heaven...
41 shots

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Larry O. San Jose , Ca. — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 04:47:46 GMT

Bruce is simply the best. Can't wait for his Oakland show on Oct. 26th. Too many great shows to choose from. I've seen every show he's done in the Bay Area since the River tour. In no particular order :
Jungleland
Rosalita
Murder Inc.
Glory Days
Growin Up
Human Touch

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jodie victoria,Australia — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 04:52:35 GMT

mans job
tougher than the rest
land of hope and dreams
your missing
leah
i love all his music, dvds that inspired my children to take up musical instruments i love him solo but most of all i love the e-street band backing.
please ask him back to australia for another tour soon!

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Pauline, Melbourne, Australia — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 04:55:25 GMT

5 favourite songs.
born to run, thunder road, lonesome day, family song, the river.
I have been lucky enough to see Bruce on every Australian tour. I listen to him everyday without fail. He is the only singer I listen to on my mp3 whilst i am running. I am a housewife with four young children that I am now educating about Bruce. I am turning forty next year and have warned my friends that their will be plenty of Bruce at my party. My favourite moment was when bruce sang The River on his last Australian tour. what I would give to meet him one day and thank him for the many wonderful songs he has given to me. cant wait for his new album. I hope the Today show goes well. Obsessed Australian Bruce fan.

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Adelle Goodrich — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 05:19:43 GMT

I first saw Bruce in 1974 at the old Paramount in Portland, OR. I had no idea who he was, just was out looking for fun. I was FLOORED. My favorite song of my life is THUNDER ROAD. One of the happiest moments of my life was on The Rising tour when my future husband sang every word in my ear along with Bruce on the stage. If I could have three wishes in the world, my top one with be to spend a evening with Bruce, sitting in my parlor (which is beautiful) by the fire on a rainy Portland night, with his guitar, singing and talking.

I am a teacher and every student I've had in 15 years comes away with a love of Bruce Springsteen. Today I watched 20 seven-year-olds dance to "This Little Light of Mine" from Live in Dublin. They couldn't control their joy. Neither could I. When other teachers walked into my classroom this year, they asked "what is this bulletin board about?" Guess who?

The only other man who has inspired me as much is my husband, who is blind and went through college on a full athletic scholarship running the hurdles. He happily indulges my Springsteen worship. If he didn't, we would be married. The last husband, who blew off a concert because he would be "too tired for work" didn't last!

Bruce, please add a Northwest date to the tour! The Rose Garden will give blind people and spouses good seats...Oakland didn't even respond to my requests. We LOVE YOU!

Adelle

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Andrew Biddlestone, Johannesburg, South Africa — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 05:24:39 GMT

My favourite Bruce memory is happening right now! I am not a religous person, but I am starting to believe just a little. I am South African and have been the biggest fan since 1983. I travelled 600 miles by bus to Zimbabwe to see Bruce perform at the Human Rights Concert in 1987 - I cried! Six weeks ago I was told I was going on a Conference to Jersey City from the 16th to 19th of October (this is the first time I have ever been to The States)and although I was aware of the 2nd of Otober 'Magic'release, I thought I would be to early for any concert tour. To cut a long story short I have my ticket at MSG on the 18th, Section 340, Row B. I am sharing here with similar kindred spirits - but if I tell you I can probably count on one hand the number of days I have not listened to Bruce in the last 25 odd years - would you believe me?

I am not going to give you a list - though Jungleland is probably my favourite. I could arrive at MSG and listen to Bruce perform Britney Spears covers, and I would die a happy man. 20 sleeps to go!

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David Head Lowestoft UK — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 05:27:19 GMT

i've been a fan since the 70's he was great then now he's out of this world
1.Thunder Road
2.The River
3.If I Should Fall Behind
4.Futher Up The Road(Live In Dublin)
5.Jersey Girl

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Cary Sparks, Mill Valley, CA — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 05:27:27 GMT

A few favorites:
Thunder Road
Jungleland
All his songs with Jane in it - my middle name - especially Spirit in the Night and Janie Don't You Lose Heart
Prove it All Night
I'm on Fire
My Love Will Not Let You Down
Atlantic City
Empty Sky
It's hard to stop listing them - I'm an addict. Anyway, a few memories:

1) My very first Bruce concert after inhaling his first two albums. It was just before Born to Run came out, in the basketball gym at Georgetown University. Incredible.
2) Partying with the band on a road trip to Kansas City and Lincoln, Nebraska on the Born in The USA tour. I was living in Colorado and four of us drove to the concerts in my orange Vega. My girlfriend and I got in to the party and the guys we were with (just friends) slept in the car. Clarence thought it was hilarious when we told him the guys really lived in a Teepee. Only problem was, I had eaten bad clam chowder and kept having to run to the bathroom. My friend asked Bruce to dance with her, and he did, but I was too shy.
3) Sitting on the lawn in Mountainview, CA, with my husband for a concert -- don't remember which tour -- and it was awesome but we had to leave at the break because our little boy was with the babysitter, and she couldn't stay that late. Now our son is 16 and he loves Bruce too, and the three of us have tickets to see him in Oakland this tour. I'm thrilled. I'll be the one in the pink "Tour 78" shirt and the handpainted "Thunder Road" jacket I bought many years ago from a store on the Venice boardwalk called "She's the One."
4) Finding out the Springsteen family has horses and their daughter is one of the top junior riders in the country (in the same kind of riding I do - hunters, jumpers and equitation), so I like to read about her successes in magazines and online, as I do with those of my friends and the horses I've owned and trained.

For me, Bruce's music has been one of the themes of my life all the way from when I was a teenager, through several former relationships and in my life now as a mother, wife, and with my passions as a horse trainer and a writer. My "faith" has always been the church of rock and roll, and Bruce is my favorite preacher. Thank you, Bruce, for all you are and all you've done.

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Joanne Walsh, Lee, MA — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 05:28:25 GMT

July, 1975. The Music Inn in Lenox Massachusetts. It was an outdoor venue and anyone was able to walk right up to the stage, which of course, I did. Bruce leaned over, picked me up on to the stage and kissed me like I have never been kissed. What a way to be introduced to the most incredible, brilliant entertainers of all time. Needless to say, I go to every concert which comes my way. I admire and respect Bruce not only for the obvious, but for himself as a person. I admire his values, morals and political beliefs. Bruce is one in one hundred million!!
I can't imagine trying to pick five favorites, but here's what immediately comes to mind:
If I should fall behind (Live in Dublin)
You can look, but you better not touch
Bill Wherton
Little Girl,I want to marry you
Devils and Dust
Brilliant Disguise
The Rising
Red Headed Woman
For You
Tenth Avenue Freeze out
Maria's Bed
I just can't stop. I guess the truth is, they're all my favorites!! I can't get enough of him and I'm looking forward to November 15th in Albany and November 19th in Boston. My fantasy is to have a front and center seat in Dublin!!

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Kristin Toth, Cape May Court House, NJ — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 05:37:11 GMT

All-time favorite musician. cant wait to see him on the 6th in Philly!

Thunder Road
For You
Sherry Darlin'
Out On The Street
I Wanna Marry You
Jungleland
E Street Shuffle
Asbury Park (Fourth of July)
and many many many more.

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Leticia Beutler — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 06:12:49 GMT

favorite songs???? I love them all but the ones that make me feel great and young again are:
Hungry Heart
If i should fall behind
Marys Place
acouustic Fire
but most of all the number one is
BORN TO RUN!!!!!!!!!!!!
IT REMINDS ME THAT NO MATTER WHAT YOU CAN ALWAYS BELIEVE IN THE FUTURE BABY I WAS BORN TO RUN!!!!!

FOREVER FAITHFUL

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Colleen W-M — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 06:14:09 GMT

Favx: Badlands; Because the Night; Spirit in the Night; Hungry Heart; The Rising.

I've been a fan for 26 years . . . it's so great that our hero-artist keeps unfalteringly devoted fans satisfied with new material.

I love all of Bruce's material, but when he and the E-Street band do "War", it's just awesome. Bruce, please perform it in Toronto in October . . . and Badlands .... Pleeeazzze!

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Larry Luper, Independence, MO — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 06:16:54 GMT

He has to play Kansas City, MO; we have a new arena with no basketball or hockey. We would rather have 40-50 nights of Bruce Springsteen and The E-Street Band
Back In Your Arms Again
Sherry Darling
Drive All Night
Prove It All Night
The Promised Land

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Leticia Beutler — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 06:18:40 GMT

If i just meet him one time it would be one of the happiest times of my life there are no words to describe my love for him....

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Sara Deutsch, Rockford,IL — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 06:20:49 GMT

Top five? Oooo, it's like looking at your 200 children and trying to decide which of them you like the best.
But here goes:
1. Darkness on the Edge of Town
2. Racing in the Street
3. The River
4. Tunnel of Love
5. My City of Ruin

oooOOO, it hurt not to put Thundercrack in there. Kitty's Back too could break into that top 5 on any given day.

Fave Bruce moment was either getting him to sign my Born to Run CD sleeve outside the Bradley Center in Milwaukee (have some great photos of that) or when I took my then 12 yr old daughter to Vote for Change concert in Detroit. Got into the pit, daughter right up at the stage. Patty smiled and nodded to her a couple times. Michael Stipe from REM was doing a number with Bruce and he sang standing right in front of my daughter. "I could have reached up and touched his shoe Mom!"

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Søren — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 06:26:47 GMT

I think you miss the never released
CINDY

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David Thomley, Seattle, WA — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 06:27:16 GMT

Prove It All Night
Lonesome Day
Thunder Road
10th! Ave! Freeze! Out!
Racing in the Street
1978. Walked up to Berkeley Community Theater, day of show and got tickets. Bruce wasn't that big yet out West. I was curious about the hype, but not a big fan. I got converted! Highlights were a great story about driving in the Nevada desert, leading into Thunder Road(I was working in Nevada at the time), and Bruce singing Happy Birthday to his mom!

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Alain B. , Toulouse, France — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 06:34:08 GMT

The ghost of tom joad
Girls in their summer clothes
Born to run
The river
Atlantic city

Moment préféré: concert du 20 juin 2005 au Palais Omnisport de Bercy, France...Reason to believe, Part man / Part monkey, I'm on fire, The hitter, the promised land, dream baby dream

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Els Bos — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 06:37:21 GMT

If I should fall behind was played on my wedding
Touhger Then The Rest
Mansion on the hill
Racing in the street
Badlands
and many many more..

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Conny Ostlund, Stockholm, Sweden — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 06:45:19 GMT

My best Brruce Springsteen memory is definitely the concerts in Gothenburg, Sweden, in June 1985. Bruce & the E Street Band gave two concerts there and the excitement was really on top. These two concerts litterally crashed the Ullevi stadium. Bruce rocked and we danced and that combination was too much for the construction and it took many years and a major overhaul of the stadium before another concert was allowed at the Ullevi stadium in Gothenburg.

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David, Barcelona (Catalonia, Europe) — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 06:49:08 GMT

Bruce is not comming to Barcelona this tour... and it's really disapointing for us!
My favourite 5 songs:
- Thunder Road
- Zero And Blind Terry
- Rosalita
- Incident on 57th Street
- The Promise

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Holger, Grenzach-Wyhlen, Germany — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 06:50:02 GMT

the river (NY live version)
dancing in the dark
badlands
thunderroad
because the night
...... and many more

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Kell Pedersen,Esbjerg,Denmark — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 07:02:35 GMT

Great concert in Parken-Copenhagen 2003,unfortunately i have no tickets for this years concert.I love to see the dvd Live In New York.
Top 5
Thunder Road
The Promise
Land of Hope and Dreams
Jungleland
Badlands

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Ray Zirkle, Racine, Wi. — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 07:08:23 GMT

Second Bruce Show...1981 in Chicago. My wife was 8 months pregnant with our son and we were in second row. Bruce used to come out in the audience back then but when Clarence motioned to Bruce and pointed her way, he never came out that night. In a small way dissapointing but it shows the kind of person he is.
And top 5 songs is probably impossible for me to answer. I was fortunate enough to get out to Asbury this summer and finally get to see some of the famous sites that I've heard about all these many years and can't wait to see the band in Oct. going on 27 years!

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JICR, Helena, Montana — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 07:09:11 GMT

Ask Bruce to play in Montana soon.

Fever
No Surrender
Jole' Blon
All That Heaven Will Allow (my wedding theme)
Badlands
Racing in the Streets

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tony stephenson London UK — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 07:15:31 GMT

i wish i was in the usa to see this, big uk boss fan

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Ilike, Milan, Italy — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 07:31:13 GMT

I saw I am not the only one to think about a Bruce song at my funeral...I chose Hungry Heart ( I went out on a ride and I never came back). Then the list goes: The River (the way he sang it at No Nukes, we were both Thirtysomething then..Counting on a Miracle, Dancin' in the dark, and Thunder Road, which is about me and not about Jen the producer on top of the page...But really I adore all of them, he is the best ever.

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Victor Adame — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 07:36:09 GMT

I love Bruce Springsteen!
My top five changes but here are the ones I can't live w/out
Incident On 57th Street
Land Of Hope And Dreams
Lucky Town
This Hard Land
Take'em as they come

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steve woolerton, blackburn,uk — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 07:38:53 GMT

Birmingham 21st june 1988 ---changed my whole life(musically) never been to a concert to compare since(except holmdel 2005 row7'something else')
Favourite memory was a guy called kevin(West ham fan) who sold me a ticket at cost! for the Albert Hall in London,I'd offered £300 to the touts with no joy, and up walks Kevin (top man, and proper Bruce fan)and I finish up on row 11!!!!Thanks again if you read this!!!
top five
tunnel of love
backstreets
point blank
real world (devils and dust version)
badlands(to be played when they wheel me out)

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Chris Wilkey, Kent , England — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 07:44:22 GMT

Bruce has always been the best at live performances and I think those that live on the East coast of USA are really lucky.
My top five are

Jungleland
Born to Run
Prove it all Night(live extended version)
Racing in the street (live)
New York City Serenade

Can't believe I have left off Thunder Road!

Favourite memory there are too many!

Worst is missing out this year for his London concert in December and seeing very expensive tickets going on eBAY within a few minutes. Very saddened these fans stop true fans going....hey ho! Bruuuuuuce!

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Predrag Gajic, Belgrade, Serbia, Europe — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 07:44:39 GMT

Only five? Huh, i`ts so hard...

1. Thunder Road
2. The River
3. Meeting across the River
4. Nebraska
5. Ghost of Tom Joad

Favorite moments: I have been a HUGE fan for 25yrs. But, I saw him ony once in concert...1987. Munich, Germany. Bruce, please, come to Serbia!!!!!

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Federico Rivolta, Paina, Italy — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 07:50:13 GMT

Born to run
Thunder road
The river
If I Should Fall Behind
The hitter

Hello!!! My name is Federico, I am 27 and I live in a little town near Milan, my nickname is Ribbi (for all my friends)!!! For me Bruce Springsteen is the best songwriter, singer and public person of our times!!! He' s an example for us!!!
Great!!!
His songs are the soundtrack of my life!!!
Hello Viviana!!! The love of my life!!! I love you so much ...
P.S.: My name is Federico and the name of my girlfriend is Viviana ... Like the second name of Bruce and Patty!!! Great!!!
Bye bye!!! See you!!! Thank you!!!

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Robin Fitzpatrick, Darwen, United Kingdom — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 07:59:49 GMT

Favourite 5.

1. Incident on 57th Street.
2. Bishop Danced.
3. Trapped.
4. Chimes of Freedom (yes I know it's a cover - but the best one).
5. She's the One.

With all of these memories mine kind of pales into insignificance, however as one previous writer quoted ... 'it was like a religious experience'. It was the opening song to the Greatest Hits tour - My Love Will Not Let You Down' - the E Street Band had just got back together for this tour - the band came on and the opening riffs started, all lights on the stage were blazing, each member of the band was doing their own thing, in their own space,having a great time but playing as one and to see them so clearly doing what they do best - absolutely awesome. No close encounters for me, but those who have seen it will know what I mean.

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SHARON CRAIG ROANOKE VA — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 08:00:16 GMT

OH MY GOODNESS, I AM A TRUE FAN, MY BEST MEMORY OF BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN IS WHEN I FINALLY GOT TO SEE HIM IN CONCERT AT CHAPEL HILL, NC.
MY DAUGHTER (ANGELA HAD TRIED FOR WEEKS TO ANSWER QUESTION FOR A CONTEST THEY WERE RUNNING AT A LOCAL RADIO STATION SHE WON 2 TICKETS WE DROVE DOWN.
SEEN HIS CONCERT. WHAT AN EXPERIENCE.IHE OPENED WITH A A SONG IN MEMORY OF JOHNNY CASH, A NICE GENTLEMAN LENT ME HIS BIONCULERS TO SEEN HIM UP CLOSE AS HE DANCE AND SLID ON HIS KNEES WHILE PLAYING.
IT I HAVE BEEN A FAN HIS I WAS A TEENAGER, MY 3 CHILDREN GREW UP WITH THE SONGS INSTILLED IN THERE MEMORY FOREVER. HOW WONDERFUL IT IS WHEN PART OF AMEMORY IS WHEN YOUR THREE CHILDREN WILL REPESAT THE LYRIC TO YOUR FAVORITE SINGER TO THIS DAY AND FEEL THAT IT IS PART OF A YOUR PAST AND NOW LOVE HIS MUSIC LIKE THERE MOM.NOW MY 3 YEAR OLD GRANDSON HAS A FAVORITE DAN TUCKER. I HAVE TO NOW WHEN HE COMES TO STAY PLAY THE DVD SO HE CAN SEE IT LIVE.
MY FAVORITE SONGS WHICH I LOVE THEM ALL.
BORN TO RUN
LONLEY VALENTINE
LUCKY TOWN
BRILLIANT DISQUISE
RANINY DAY
RADIO NOWHERE*** ITS GREAT IT GONNA BE A GOOD ONE
LONESOME DAYS
I WISH HE WOULD COME CLOSER TO ROANOKE. MAYBE A PLUG IN SOMEONES EAR COULD HELP.
MY BEST TO MR. SPRINGSTEEN AND THE E STREET BAND
I AM PATIENTLY WAITED THE ARRIVE ON THE NEW CD.
I LOVE YA BOSS!!!
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itsik , tel aviv ,israel — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 08:11:01 GMT

i'm going to see bruce in arenhem (holland)
--my top 10--(because I change the rules)
atlantic city
point blank
Thunder Road
born to run
one step up
the river
streets of fire
bobby jean
N Y C serenade
its hard to be a saint in the city

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Jocelyn Kelly Dublin ireland — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 08:13:38 GMT

Greetings from Dublin Ireland. I agree only five, that makes this very hard work.
Tunnel of Love
Dry Lightning
Jungleland
Paradise
Pay me my money down (live in Dublin)
Lost in the Flood

Fav Bruce moment. I have managed to see him every time he's been to Dublin and have never been disappointed. The Devils and Dust Tour gig I managed to stand in the middle of a seated audience a couple of rows from the front and made eye contact with the boss - the next song was for me! I also got to meet the E streeters as well when they left their hotel to travel to the RDS where they were playing and that was a great buzz.
Looking forward to seeing your show on digital tv at home tonite.

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Rob, Blackburn, England — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 08:19:09 GMT

My Top Five:-

1. Incident on 57th Street.
2. Out in the Street.
3. No Surrender.
4. Youngstown.
5. Lonesome Day.

Like everyone else I have seen Bruce as many times as was possible over the past 26 years and my favorite moment has to be the Tunnel of Love Tour at Sheffield, I won the tickets on a Radio competition, I was 18 at the time, strangely enough it wasn't a Bruce related question, anyway to hear Nils playing Spare Parts with a slider on his guitar and then to listen to Boom Boom, highlight of the day had to be Tougher than the Rest. - it's getting harder these days as ticket prices are phenomenally high and I can no longer afford to see him - I'm just a working guy, here's hoping one day fans will come before profit.

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Maurice Dickson, Bury, Lancashire, UK — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 08:27:50 GMT

Greetings from Bury, U.K.

Just to say Hi to all our friends across the Atlantic and to let you know there will be lots of us tuning in over the internet to see The Boss in action after it was mentioned on Johnny Walker's Breakfast Show on BBC Radio 2 this morning.

How do you pick just FIVE Springsteen songs? I'd have to go for the following:

1: The River
2: Jungleland
3: Devils & Dust
4: Thunder Road
5: My Hometown

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Shaun Brooke, Tetbury, ENGLAND — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 08:30:01 GMT

It is nigh on impossible to pick 5 songs but here goes: -

Trapped
Jungleland
Born to Run (Acoustic Version)
New York City Serenade
The Ghost of Tom Joad

I have a few memories of the last 22 years of seeing Bruce and the band.

First show, London Wembley Stadium 1985 - because of traffic and a friend who had no sense of time we missed the first 45 mins. Disappointed doesn't come close. This was Wednesday..managed to get ticket for Saturday. There early...70,000 people going ape as he walked onstage followed by the opening, rib-crushing bars of 'Born In The USA' with Roy's synth and Gary's bass. 'Falling In Love With You' acapella..spine-tingling.

1996 Tom Joad Tour. Queued from 4.30am for tickets, got to choose 8th row seats. Amazingly intense performance. I'm totally deaf in one ear and as I was leaving the auditorium deep in conversation with a friend, my wife who was in a different part of the theatre (long story, some other time!) was hollering that Bruce had come back out and was sitting on the edge of the stage chatting to people. I didn't hear her!! I have few regrets in this life but I regret that I didn't have the opportunity to shake his hand and thank him for the pleasure he had given me over the years.

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Paula Collewijn, Koog aan de Zaan, The Netherlands — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 08:38:35 GMT

I remember when Bruce took the drawing I made for him last year in Ahoy, Rotterdam (The Netherlands).

It was a great "award" to me and my mother.

He is such a amazing and special person with very very beautiful songs.

Paula Collewijn

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peter (eddie) gavin, London, UK — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 08:56:16 GMT

Hi from the UK, obviously wont get to see the show today and im gutted, hope to catch it somewhere later.
IN NO ORDER!
Thunder road
I wish i were blind
The River
Into the fire
Brilliant disguise
see ya, Eddie. BBBRRRUUUUUUUUUUCCCCCEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!

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chetan rokde ,Nagpur , Maharastra, India — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 08:56:47 GMT

come to India i al be there n meet me we love u i love your voice

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MaryLou Stone, Carmichael, CA — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 09:01:33 GMT

Only five? Impossible! But...
Rosalita
Glory Days
Reason to Believe
Thunder Road
If I Should Fall Behind

Favorite memory...taking my youngest brother to see
Bruce at the Shoreline in Mountainview CA. Tunnel of Love, his first Bruce concert. He asked before the show started who the opening act would be. (as if)

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Marco Giudici, Varese, Italy — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 09:20:00 GMT

I started listening to Bruce's music in 1984. I was 16. My father, on his way back home from the States, bought me a tape of "Born In the USA". An American colleague of his told him he just could not do without.
I still have that tape and it still perfectly works in spite of the hundreds of time I have listened to it.

The last concert I saw ? One year ago in Verona, Italy. Bruce with the Sessions Band. Beautiful scenario for a fantastic concert.
I will never forget it. And that band, that bunch of wonderful artists will always remain in my heart (I do hope Bruce will play again with them).

The best concert I've ever seen ? I'm sure that will be the next one.

Bruce, please come to play some more in Italy in 2008!
You know you can always rely on the wonderful faithfulness and support of your Italian fans!

My favourite 5 songs:
Born To Run
Growin' Up
Thunder Road
Out In The Street
Glory Days

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Stan Gale, Melbourne, Australia — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 09:25:30 GMT

1. Car wash
2. Shut out the light
3. Seaside song
4. Rendezvous
5. Dan Tucker (my 4 year old son, Ben's favourite)

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Elaine Newman, West Sussex, England — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 09:26:34 GMT

I have managed to get tickets to see Bruce everytime he has come to the UK since 1985. Every concert has been an experience and I associate almost every song now takes me back to big events in my life. (My daughter, as a baby, would bounce like mad to any Bruce tune!!) No matter what has been going on in my life, good or bad, I have always been able to escape temporarily in his music. What an incredible talent to have and what a wonderful gift to give to people. Thank you Bruce x

My all time favourites are:
Jungleland
Badlands
Dancing in the dark
If I shall fall behind (to be played at my funeral please)
Growin' up
Jersey girl

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jt, Lisbon, Portugal — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 09:31:31 GMT

Top 5 songs:

Thunder Road
Born To Run
Incident on 57th Street
Jungleland
Backstreets and The River and My Hometown

Memory: May 24, 2003 Paris. Always to Remember

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John Heard Melbourne Australia — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 09:32:12 GMT

being in Australia, we have to rise at 4.00am to watch the show and we wouldnt miss it for the world. Fave memory was the Born in the USA tour, he played at our showgrounds (Melbourne)and was the greatest experience ever!!! 4 1/2 hrs of HEAVEN
Introduced the wife to his music and she is now a convert, Steven, the Mrs loves ya!!!.
Cant wait for the new album to add to precious collection. BRUCE is BACK!!!!!!

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Steve Fitzpatrick, Austin . TX — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 09:34:21 GMT

1. Summer of 69
2. Run to you
3. When your gone
4. Everything I do
5. Mean street

Man I just love this dude, I remember seeing him in Carnegie when I was in Junior high, man was I blown away, the breakdown on Run to you almost cut me in half....Hi to all you other fans out there in rock and roll land I hold up my index finger and pinky finger in salute....long live the Boss.

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Lynnie Kehoe, South Plainfield,NJ — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 09:47:01 GMT

Two Hearts, Mary's Place, Murder Incorporated, Tenth Avenue Freez-out,Out in the Street
My sister has been a fan for about 30 years, ever since she was just a girl. She says Bruce is the MAN!
She only says that about one other man, Michael Jordan! She has never been able to get tickets for concerts until I became disabled, now she has seen Bruce twice and Michael once! We are looking forward
to seeing Bruce at the Meadowlands on October 10th!

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Tom Tani — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 09:49:06 GMT

1) Rosalita
2) Tunnel of Love
3) She's the One
4) Incident on 57th Street (11 minute live version)
5) The Rising

Only 5??? 4) (Incident Live) was the B side of a single (I think it was I'm on Fire). Didn't buy it for the A side, but the liver version of Incident was 11 minutes long and featured a long solo by Bruce.

Favorite Memory? ANY concert out of the 24 I have gone to over the years. I remember my Freshman Year at Drew University in 1974. Remember getting into Bruce around then. Unfortunately my first memory was a sad one. Before "BTR" came out, he was supposed to play a concert at Drew but got sick and had to cancel and we got "The Good Rats". I was 50-50 about him, but after seeing him live I was hooked.

My favorite story is in 1986. I am a rugby player and that year the Japanese National Rugby team was visiting our area. I was part of a group that hosted them during their visit to NYC. Bruce was/is huge in Japan. I was hanging out with a few of the players and mentioned my rugby club (Monmouth) played in the Red Bank area and offered to take a few to see the Stone Pony. A couple of the guys took me up on this and we drove down late at night. We went to the Pony and they were in heaven, looking at the snaps of Bruce and the Band playing softball, etc. We had a blast and the people there got a kick out of Japanses ruggers coming to visit. Anyway were driving back through Red Bank (at 2AM) and are feeling no pain! Like a dope I mentioned, "Bruce lives in Red Bank".

Naturally, being Japanese they WANT TO TAKE A PICTURE... at 2AM!!! (I am Japanese American, so I can make the comment). Knowing that Red Pank Police are not going to be too enthusiastic about 3 half in the bag oriental rugby playing types driving around looking for Bruce's house at 2:30 AM, creativity was in order...

Being a good host, but not having ANY idea where Bruce lived, I drove around a bit, picked the biggest house at random and said "THAT'S IT!!!" We got out, took a few pictures and went back to the city. We had a great night!

Five years later... I am on a rugby tour with Monmouth RFC for the 1991 Rugby World Cup in Ireland. We are guests of the Lansdowne Rugby Club who are hosting the Ireland/Japan match. We get invited to the post game bash and I see the guys I hung out with 5 years earlier. We catch up and are having fun, when one of them says, "You know Tanisan, I still have a picture of us in front of Bruce's house..." I didn't have the heart, just smiled and ordered us another round of Guiness :)

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Jörgen Fröberg, Falun, Sweden — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 10:08:04 GMT

Incident On 57th Street
Factory
Darkness on the edge of town
Jungleland
Local hero
Highway patrolman

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Buttz Gilbert az — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 10:08:16 GMT

top 5
Thunder Road
The wish
Long time coming
Trapped
Downbound Train

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rose bonnar,croydon london — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 10:11:57 GMT

Does anyone remember "Stand on it" brill song .top 5 songs cant be done im afraid !ROCK
1:Light of the day
2:My love will not let you down
3:Out in the streets
4:Badlands
5:ramrod
Fav 5 ballads
1:If i should fall behind
2:One step up
3:Atlantic city
4:All that heaven will allow
5: Mansion on the hill
Love the new album,love everything Bruce does,I have grown up with Bruce and my children and now my grandchildren are hooked to (they are 4 and 5!) Fav memory Tunnel of love tour there was huge traffic jams the day before and lots of people missed the concert ,so we decided to leave early,5 in the morning! as concert was to start at 3 we where at Wembley by 6 in the morning but so where a load of other people we all sat around playing Bruce songs in the sun, and drinking beer,swapping stories it was brill,like a great big party and the show was so fantastic that we took the kids to sheffield only thing diff was it was raining but everyone still had a great time just singing along to the songs we all had black bin bags on !.Bruce touches my heart in so many ways his music has seen me through happy times and sad times and i am so glad to have been born while he is alive unless you have seen him in concert you just cant begin to imagine what its like.I shall be going to the o2 on the 19th Dec with my daughter to see Bruce and the band ,unfortunatly i had to pay£300 to get tickets as his tour was sold out in 4 mins but im soooo glad to be going. My dream is to meet this great man and the band prob will never happen but i can dream.See you all at the concert,lol, Rose

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jon mitchell, Gooderstone, Norfolk, England — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 10:22:59 GMT

my 5 favorites
American skin
two faces
one step up
should i fall behind (wait for me)
jungleland

but i think last to die will creep in there from next week

i saw bruce at hammersmith 1975 then villa park birmingham 1988
then at crystal palace sports stadium london 2003
and will see him at the o2 arena this december cabt wait
bruce has been a big part of my life

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Scott, Omaha, Nebraska — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 10:28:00 GMT

I saw him at Red Rock CO in 81 for The River, in the rain. Half way through he played Who'll Stop The Rain and it did. Unreal. My daughter still wears the concert T-shirt from that show..yikes..a little too small on me now, but some things must be passed on. Same tour in Ames IA I saw the worlds longest conga train of dancing fools for Twist and Shout encore. I mean the entire upper deck of Hilton Auditorium was in this chain dancing. What a HOOT! Too many songs to list that got me through the tough times in life. I like ALL his songs.

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Michel Cisinski, Tel Aviv, Israel — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 10:28:48 GMT

I'm 35 years old. I'm a fan of bruce for 22 years. I saw him in concert around 10 times. I love him, he is the boss.He's the best performer. i lived in france but now i live in israel and we are waiting him to perform in israel.In november or december i will fly to madrid or paris to see him in concert an other time.I can't give 5 favorite songs , it's impossible.