♥Bruce Springsteen- Youngstown

[DXman54]

the youngstown area isnt that bad of a place... as long as you stay in boardman, or dont get out of your car in the actual city. and the majority of people are not in poverty. in fact, there are quite a few millionaires, and the college here is great!

[allthewine]

My daddy worked the furnaces, he kept them hotter than hell.

[AnnArborIsAWhore]

Thanks, Bruce, and all of the lads and lasses which make up your ensemble.

[MM14JR]

Nils Lofgren FTW

[kovacevicdusan]

who's guitarist?

[lavve4]

I'm not a fan of guitarsolos, but i agree with wictorqqq =)

[mookiowa]

Tigerpuffer. Love that you noticed the guitar sounds like a Steel Mill. Then it quiets down towards the end. That is EXACTLY what it sounded like "here in Northeast Ohio" One day the mills were up and running. The next they were shut down and all was quiet.

[asdasas2305]

One guitar, one man. I'm Happy

[mkcip]

does anyone know who the guitarist is who wrote/plaied this solo?!

[monkeyguitarist]

@mkcip N I L S L O F G R E N. He is the best thing about the E Street band.

[monkeyguitarist]

@mkcip Nils Lofgren.

Nils give guitar lessons at nilslofgren . com

[Stanislavftw]

Nils Lofgren is a god.

[plofus]

Another great example of Bruce making a great song twice with the same song,the acoustic version on "TOM JOAD" every bit as intense.

[comeonnow68]

When I die I want no part of heaven... I would not do heaven's work well, I pray the devil comes and takes me to stand in the fiery furnaces of hell... Incredible riff, Nils...touchin' the strings just with your fingers ('didn't realized of that point last time I heard this gorgeous song!!)

[maddawgzzzz]

i live there. its sukcs

[MST720]

bruce needs to write more songs with a good nils solo

actually I don't think nils has a solo on most of of the albums he is on

[JusRam1]

@MST720 Nils has played some lead guitar in Rising, Magic and Working on a Dream. Bruce himself has played most of the lead guitar parts in studio albums.

[MST720]

@JusRam1 yeah but I mean a solo like this I know he has a solo on lonesome day but really he doesn't have any solos like this on any studio album

[iroczpost]

Which DVD is this?

[Viii1ktor]

@irocz, it's Live in New York City, released in 2000 (or was it 2001, I don't remember..)

[thesubtitleman]

I got the DVD of this concert for christmas, and i just had to keep watching this song over and over just for Nils' solo!

Definitely one of the best guitarists ever.

[pathious1]

I bought that live as soon as it was released, have listened to this song at least twice a month since then, and still repeat Nils' solo over and over every time !!!

In my opinion, one of the best rock solos ever !!! Pure magma energy, it just fits the song so damn well !!!

[stiflyon]

The great great Nils lofgren. Fayçal

[freddiethebassist]

4:12 = The voice of God

[AMISSOKO]

An happy new year from Paris Bruce

[pr0pagandhi]

5:48 - vinegar strokes!

[chuchofchucknorris]

i live in that town

[imlegend93]

amazing !

[alfthorn]

Increible Nils Loffgren, poco mas se puede decir

[AMISSOKO]

The united states i love. From a french guy

[wictorqqq]

This Solo gives me an orgasm.

[mkcip]

@wictorqqq couldnt agree more. i wish i could play like that

[GabrieleStrada36]

THIS IS THE BOSS!!!!

THE KING OF ROCK!

[AMISSOKO]

Toujours aussi bon. Quel bohneur

[1bmarek]

I`m not from USA but Springsteen is true legacy of America

[AbsyntheLady]

@1bmarek Well, that is a really nice comment. My first time to see Bruce was 1974, just a Rockin Teenager....ready for some good music...Last year was my 299th concert for Bruce. I had hoped for 300, but I will be happy for all the times I got to see him live. You don't have to be from the US to love Bruce. He is pretty amazing and I am glad you know good music when you hear it. Peace :-)

[maddawgzzzz]

chill out crazy

[spegg89]

only thing missing was a nils flip... haha. that wee man is a legend

[Tigerpuffer]

i love the guitar at the beginning, it kinda replicates the sound of a steel mill or something

and the Nils solo at the end is the best solo of any instrument by anyone anywhere

[plofus]

Check out Tom Joad live with Tom Morello from the rock n roll hall of fame 25th concert ,that solo is up there as well.

[AMISSOKO]

fabuleux,

[ACrockstheDC]

great solo of nils lofgren.

i saw them in barcelona 2008 and i just freaked out by his solo.

[sch98]

holy shit ...like holy shit what a frickn solo man!!! awesome!

[FinarryKahn]

Nils kills it

[Dukabor]

I would go see Nils anywhere...my son saw Bruce @ PSU last March...I told him to watch Nils...he texted me "the guy is friggin amazing"....

[Dukabor]

god I love Nils...

[Takker81]

Amazing. I'm not an American but when listening to Springsteen songs, I feel like I want to jump on a plane, get there and travel the whole country.

[Dukabor]

it's a big country....but c'mon over....start in NYC and Jersey..visit Philly (my town)...then you go south or west...up to you..

[Takker81]

It's not that easy because of the visa and stuff. Not to mention the money.

But if I'll have the chance I would surely do that.

NYC and Jersey will be the first that's for sure. Then maybe Philly and those Rocky stairs:D

[Dukabor]

Fuck....that's just awesome Nils....jesus...

[jaspoo]

Epic? Legendary mate!

[Dukabor]

friggin Nils....rocks this out!....never used a pic....amazing..

[heyyoitsmebrian]

woah that was some epic shit

[youngstown1977]

great tribuate to my home town

[chrish1028]

Five days until the show comes to town !!

[theboywhocantollie]

youngstown?

[JohnnyCashIsGod]

once I made you rich enough, rich enough to forget my name.

[ElephantRage]

0 - 4'17" foreplay

4'18" - 4'46" intercourse

5'47" climax

6'00" - 6'19" chill

[KeyWestCorona]

You obviously aren't a woman or you would have picked a longer song.

[dergrossen]

LOL

[Dukabor]

heh....that's good..

[illhaveaquesadilla]

cxfgvhh

[theboywhocantollie]

wat pickups is nils using?

[theman5993]

he's using Joe Barden S-deluxe pickups. bruce uses joe bardens on his teles a lot as well

[italianwolf77]

Damn, epic solo there!

[espbass666]

I'm still not over that solo. Hot DAMN.

[espbass666]

Nils just kicked the shit out of my ears so good.

[bastardjimmie]

Nils is the MAN.

The band is on fire here.

Nice shot of Danny with his Accordian at the beginning. RIP Dan!

[HFC36]

Damn! Never knew Nils could play like that. The whole band vamps off his energy, Never knew he had that kind of stage presence, either. Kick fucking ass, man.

[65Bruno]

went to the concert last week in az. Nils really KICKS ASS!

[Fatmir72]

Ky eshte me te vertete Luani i Rock Muzikes.

[lude2lust]

one of my favorite live guitar solo's ever by far

[JohnnyCashIsGod]

one of Bruce' most underrated songs. when I saw LINYC on TV this was the song that made me realize how great this man really is.

[leslielove]

jesus christ  Nils

[Weissenborn14]

the minister of heart and spirit! the great great Nils Lofgren!

[SharpWalkers]

goddammit, i'm working my fingers off trying to figure out this solo by ear, since there isn't a tab of it anywhere.. and it's the first time im figuring a solo out without tab.. my god its hard....

Damn Nils you pulled off one of the best solo's ever, amazing.

[KATLINRIMER08]

excellent performance...5/5*****

[Gigsixstring]

Bruce is putting so much emotion in this one. it`a really thrilling perfomance. I definitely like it.

[Hakkinen1995]

FANTASTIC SOLO!

[MS520d]

most underrated guitarist on earth (Nils Logren.

[Bradlax20]

oh hands down hes freaking amazing

[lastcallband]

This is in my all time favourite guitar solo. This is the opposite of the cold calculated technical guitar solos you can get from the Malmsteens of this world. This version of this song is much better than the folk one on the original album (albeit very good). Would have been a big hit had it been recorded like that in the first place.

[nilzlofgren]

Simply put, I am God!!!

[beautifulJoe]

I know Bruce claims New Jersey as his home but did he grow up or live in Youngstown?

[vsingh16]

damn look at nils...killin that strat nicely

[magicianmike1234]

Look at Clarence just WORK that tambourine!!!

Seriously, Bruce is simply fantastic.

[jla1357]

I really think this album was underrated. These songs are so good, but recorded in a way that most people can't appreciate. This version just shows how good this song actually is.

[leslegend]

that solo is fairly good :O he looks like he is having an orgasm. Fully understandable though

[DerekLenehan]

Haha Nils totally gets lost during the middle of the solo.

[elstongunn17]

Don't know what all this bickering is about, all I can say that this is one of the best songs ever written and performed by the best band ever. So if you don't like this song, you really have no understanding or appreciation for real music. Bruce is the BEST!!!

[bassbaine]

Nils is so sick

[lyablonski]

mattully: I am NOT sure of the "Professional Musicians" definition of what you are asking about. The word "Reverb" comes to mind for some reason. It was used a lot in years past. Maybe one of the people who KNOW, will step up and educate us all. Peace. :)

[mattully]

Ha, Nils looks like he's lost his mind. And what exactly is Bruce doing with his guitar at 6:08?

Seriously though, the raw technicality of that solo is mind boggling.

[djcanfield4]

nils is by far an over looked guitar player who has HIS OWN style and is amazing. he is great. hes goin nutz in this haha

[EndeavorLeadGtr]

This whole concert is one of the most captivating things I've ever seen in my life...and I wasn't even there. A truly brilliant performance caught on camera, and I don't think I need to say anything, but the Nils solo in this song is BY FAR one of the greatest guitar solos I've ever heard, and should be more well-known. All the artificial harmonics and everything, he has such a unique style, and he knows when to play and when not to, or maybe Bruce tells him that. Either way, great performance.

[lyablonski]

EndeavorLeadGtr's: I believe You would be CORRECT, Sir!!! You being a Musician, I am betting that you know your Music and what you are talking about.THANK YOU!! for sharing with the less educated, informed and just down right hard headed on what fits the definition of GREAT Music. I too find myself, just mesmerized watching this concert and the one Live in Barcelona. I have been as close as Front Row Center at a 4 Hour Bruce Concert, but did not get to see this side of the show. Peace

[EndeavorLeadGtr]

You're really lucky, dude. I've never had the pleasure of seeing him, and now that Danny is gone, I really wish I would've been able to see them with him. I was born in the wrong generation, musically speaking. I have equal respect for Stravinsky and Pantera, John Coltrane and Frank Zappa (although I REALLY like Zappa), Rush and Bruce Springsteen, etc.

I like all kinds of music, but I find that the older stuff is the REAL music. I've been a Bruce for forever, and I'm proud I was raised on it.

[lyablonski]

That the truth. :)

[SharpWalkers]

I cant say i like Bruce Springsteen, quite the opposite actualy (but he is a great musician (just as the guys from the E-Street band) dont get me wrong) Tough this song live is astonishing! And the solo from nils lofgren is the first solo wich nearly brought tears in my eyes.

[lyablonski]

SharpWalkers: Then don't say it. Educate yourself on His Music and then say you Love it. It won't take long if you pay attention.

Since you don't like it, what do you like, does not seem to show up anywhere, but you probably won't tell us commoners. I am disappointed, after visiting your country and meeting folks here online, they REALLY are nice and intelligent. Well, as they say, there is always one bad apple. Have a nice day.

[SharpWalkers]

okay, whats your problem? I just dont like his music, i like a few songs and thats it. i dont have to study his music, i have heard enough music from him (my dad is a big fan). I listen to nearly everything, i like metallica, 3 doors down tough i also like listening to movie scores. you really should work on your attitude mate.

[lyablonski]

SharpWalkers:"What is my Problem?" Nice of you to ask. If I did have a "problem" it would not be your business. You invaded MY personal message space. I feel threatened by you. People are aware of this. As far as a "mate" goes, the definition does not apply. I am not your "mate" in any sense of the word. You pointed out things I need to work on,You might want to take your own advice. Need to know the difference between a Woman and a Man. Something you might want to know. Have a nice day.

[bassbaine]

3 doors down? you fagot cant appreciate Bruce. Go suck on a dick.

[SharpWalkers]

grow up, and understand that not everyone has the same taste in music.

[bassbaine]

I know you like 3 doors down and man-ass, I like Bruce and Pussy

[SharpWalkers]

your a shame to bruce fans ;)

[bassbaine]

Go eat a dick

[SharpWalkers]

you've just proven my point ;)

[bassbaine]

Listen, I being going to some dark times. I been edgy, and I didn't want to take it out on you. Am no a homophobe, I have gay friends. I really didn't want to offend your way of life, and if you like listening to 3 doors down your welcome to it my men. Hopefully you cant understand that I have nothing against your community

[Joikalllll]

cool

[tylerraysanford]

Damn....Bruce Springsteen sounds better now than he did in his prime lol, at least in my opinion.

[lyablonski]

tylerraysanford: Wow!!! Guess that is why you remain an Unsigned Musician. I listened to your stuff, I can say in my opinion, I did not like your Music. See how much fun we can have playing nice. You are entitled to your opinion and I to mine. Good luck on your career. I hear that PLASTIC Guitar Hero CRAP is quite the rage now...perhaps, that might be an option for you. Have a nice day.

[tylerraysanford]

Wow...somebody's a dick lmao. I didn't say one bad thing about you dude, so take a fucking chill pill and stop being a pussy. I'm not gonna argue with you about stuff, because unlike you, I have the intellegence to know when to tell off people and when not to. Now, I hope you have a nice day :).

[lyablonski]

tylerraysanford: This says it all -> I have the intelligence(FTFY)to know when to tell off people and when not to. Apparently not. Intelligence is probably the least of your worries. You voiced your opinion,I voiced mine. At ONE time, that is what this was for. I DID not call you ANY obscene names in public. You ALSO came into MY personal message space without my permission and insulted me as well. I feel threatened by you. I have made people aware of this.

[eisenhalter]

nils is awesome!

[ibazzar0]

dude,,nils

[brucepiuntek]

Bruce ist der Beste und das Solo von Nils Lofgren ist unglaublich.

[d1271304]

nils is awesome

[MDewX3]

wat a solo by nils!!

[manelsegura]

Great Nils Lofgren !!!!!

[lyablonski]

INDEED!!!!!

[seekercz2]

amazing

great singing by Bruce, so much feeling on his face

thanks for sharing

[Tonio19494]

grande Boss!!

[vilniusvilnius]

Great Thank you Marion

[gerrpatmol]

Great version

[willebol]

another great one