Saying Goodbye to Clarence Clemons "The Big Man" - NBC Nightly News (June 20, 2011)

[cardparadise]

5 Dislikes??? 5 Fucking Idiots!

[kleman6]

I was at the Pony that day, it was amazing. Tears were shed, laughter was heard...all for a man that touched the lives of millions without meeting them...

[MULLAHORAN100]

wat shit head disliked

[tmelichar06]

No doubt in my mind, the five dislikes have never heard Born to Run or Jungleland. Idiots.

[alan59able]

Great tribute to a wonderful musician.

[kezzer2]

Cool tribute,thankyou. x

[rhiannon282000]

I really really really miss you Clarence! You were thé Sax!

[pukl]

A big man taking soul to heaven! Thank you Clarence!

[taberu2]

The band will never be the same without the Big Man... we will all miss him

[coll993]

Where i have i been? i only learn of this 2 days ago..I see him with Bruce and the band in 1985 at wembley..and havent lost a memory of that awesome hot july 5th ( xtra date added to tour by demand ) gutted! :-(

[coll993]

:-( Gutted..RIP Big Man..x

[martycordova23]

The feeling when he passed is just one that is unexplainable. It's more than a just a band member. It's basically a member of your family who had passed. What he did for music and what he did for this band can never be explained. The smile, the site of the big man, the sound from the saxophone was just the most joyous thing. It still brings tears to my eyes when I listen to Clarence play. He changed music forever. "The change was made uptown and the Big Man joined the band." R.I.P. Big Man

[TheMultiGunMan]

★★★★★

RIP Clarence Clemons. God Bless You.

[Johnfern99]

My favorite sax solo of all times is and will always be Clarence's part in the song, "Jungleland."

[bajacore]

What song is playing at 1:42-1:45?

[TheCorrectAnswer56]

@bajacore , sounds like "Lonesome Day" from The Rising album

[topcatroar61oliosc]

god rest your immortal soul clarence " big man "! you help bruce turn in idea into over 40yrs of great music, no noone will ever play as brilliantly as you did. i know you already have your sax and your playing a tune for the lord jesus and the angels, i will see you there when my time is up on earth, love ya big man!!

[seatgurus]

Cleveland Browns love you Big Man.... you did better. Cleveland loves you man. RIP

[dizza187]

Thunder Road @ 2 29

[blackbettyandthemoon]

Crying :(

[dwijnh]

whats the song on 1:33??

[smmou812]

@dwijnh are you serious? Ok its a little know Bruce ditty called Born To Run

[steelerbeam]

@dwijnh Rosalita, The Wild,The Innocent,and the E Street Shuffle - great early album and Clarence bust-out almost as good as Jungleland

[Bossfan32]

we miss u big man the band will not be the same. :(

[bobcats330]

When theyre in NYC, were they just theyre playing for tv or something or is there concerts in the streets alot?? Never been to nyc..

[k4n3n1]

@bobcats330 both theres t.v. but theres often concerts in rockafella park.

[summer96]

I'll cry eveytime I hear The Big Man play. Especially Jungleland.

[leatherneck1957]

thx for this.... another tearjerker we love you and miss you Big Man!

[jensh69]

R.I.P Big Man, you will always the Biggest and Best.

[cyndikiss1]

The only man who could make a saxaphone sound like a lead guitar

[leatherneck1957]

@cyndikiss1 amen :)

[juliekstroup]

Clarence you rocked and there's not a Springsteen fan out there who does not revere your contribution to the band. RIP Big man!

[denzelsnipes69]

"That shiny brass secret weapon and the big black man playing it."

[bec6143]

At 1:36, that solo in Born to Run...so amazing.

[fantaceerose]

Great tribute!! RIP Clarence. You played that sax better than anyone. Not to mention you moved to the beat of every song with smoothness and never lost a beat..

[TheTopcat45]

When I hear that saxophone from the big man it still gives me chills. RIP

[jerseysrants]

One of the all time greatest losses for the music industry !

[68chadalac]

Fuck you to the ones who didnt like it

[mcgurkryans]

Hmmmm... a little biased reporting, no? I didn't see Brian Williams doing a 3min story when Doyle Bramhall died.

[ackmedklr]

I am 16 and I play tenor saxophone and Clarence was my number one idol, RIP Big Man, I may not have been around during your heyday but I can still look back and say he's the man!

To a legend, Clarence!

[rcarrl]

It is the best Rock saxophonist of all time, rest in peace big man

[ZenBarracuda]

Fucking bullshit English media. No-one told me Clarence was dead!

[joekidd1959]

Best "SAX" Player Ever !!!!!!

[ScrappleCheesesteaks]

Never saw this, thanks! Williams did a great job on this story. And it's so damn true.."Jungleland," that solo, will never sound the same again.

[marinesniper1012]

he used to go to my dads house and play

[David330ify]

Clarence you are and always will be a legend. RIP BIG MAN. You will be missed so much by so many.

[UnrealTerminator20]

It's not going to the same without him...

[TheLastIndian71]

Clarence "The Big Man" Clemons Always Missed, Never Forgotten! R.I.P The Big Man

[toomeys]

Just brought a tear to my eye. SAD SAD SAD

[Permuh]

Remember being on a concert with the Bruce and the E street band in 2008. Clarence, thank you.

[jonnythunderwalker]

RIP "BIG MAN" Clarence Clemons i got no words but that... If i fall behind ,look for me...

[amberfwn]

A true and beautiful musician, no one like him. RIP Clarence.

[juggemaffia]

Clarence, I love you.

[Sooner74112]

Thank you Mr. Williams and staff, what a wonderful tribute. I took up playing sax in school because of his heartfelt solos. St. Peter: "hey, it's the Big Man! Clarence Clemons on the sassyphone! Sound check is in five so get up here!" God bless and keep The Big Man.

[lucycatism]

I just read Clarence Clemons' autobio. He was in so much pain from his double knee transplant. He was so much in love with his fifth wife, a woman from Russia who took care of him to the end of his life.

Do not mourn him. He lived his life to the fullest at the age of 69. His ashes have been spread over Hawaii, which he loved. Namaste, big fellow.

[NMPeter1]

Mapender....that's the ending of Thunder Road in concert.

[heihei1232]

R.I.P Big Man. we miss you so much :( :( :(

[Arvio]

Rest in Peace Big Man

[bigtony2499]

What a fantastic speech. Brought tears to my eyes

[theplourde]

Brian Williams shows how much heart he has in this piece. Such great reporting

[flgal88]

Clarence, RIP....you will never be forgotten....and you will never be duplicated

[CMurray1124]

2:15 is possibly the sweetest picture <3

[tsetuck]

mr williams if you wrote this and believe it, you get it , god bless you

[ncc74656m]

I'm gonna go cry now. Miss you, Big Man.

[SuperBuzz71]

Once again Williams shows why he's the only anchor with class. Not bad for a guy that hung G.W bush out after Katrina and never got through the over rated pretence of colledge. The blue collar anchor that made it on smarts. Sorry to all those that struggle to make do with that Lib Arts degree in Russian lit. I hope my son loves Springteen and is the best plumber or diesel mechanic in the county. Because they haven't sold those jobs out yet.

[pokerpro7s]

Gotta love Brian Williams. We miss you Clarence!

[bristolcityifcation]

ENGLAND LOVES YOU BIG MAN !! RIP BROTHER I HOPE I WILL SEE YOU ONE DAY IN HEAVEN SO I CAN SAY THANK YOU FOR ALL THE PLEASURE YOU GAVE ME !!  !! RIP BIG MAN !!

[TheNemesis1365]

wow to leave this earth with such a legacy is the greatest tribute anyone can pay him, godspeed big man

[TheEasyOne15]

Absolutely, Wonderful presentation.... Thanks...

[Theyrun]

Thumbs up to you Brian Williams. This hit my heart, I'm the same age as you just not from the East side!

[PZF3000]

so sad... one of the greatest losts in the music world

sad for all! R.I.P big man! :\

[thehoundz1]

The Emperor of the Universe

[madnessofmysoul]

Just an amazing presentation. What is the name of the song that's playing between 2:29-2:34? Anyone? Have been trying to figure it out for the longest time!

[mapender]

@madnessofmysoul That's the coda to "Thunder Road"

[southeasttexasboy]

@mapender Fuck You Brian jones!!!!!!!!!!!!

[marcel1976a]

@madnessofmysoul

the song is thunderroad

[barcafirst1]

@madnessofmysoul it is of course Thunderoad

[kksm35]

@madnessofmysoul

that's thunder road!!!!!

[worldrunner]

Clarence, you lived life well -- taking an impediment like a blown out knee when you're on your way to the NFL, and turning it into an opportunity to share your soul and musical talent with the public. Thanks for sharing and giving to us, you lived and you died, as each of us will. But, it is how you lived your life and what you gave to the world that earns you a special place, Thank you!

[Carinsa100]

I will forever miss you my big brother. I know you and Paul and your parents are up there together. Uncle brother too.

therese

[lucycatism]

I just watched this again and I am weeping again. Clarence's ashes were spread over Hawaii, the place he loved the most. We love you so much and will never ever forget you, Big Man.

[cykosez]

I can't stand Brian Williams, but this was a very lovely tribute to an amazing musician! "Jungleland" is such a moving song and Clarence's sax solo is so moving. There are songs that I enjoy and then there are songs that make me stop what I am doing, close my eyes, and listen to the beauty. That's what Clarence's touch on "Jungleland" does for me. RIP CC!

[jazzsaavy]

tears big tears as big as the big man himself thank you clarence for all the memories and sweet music forever in our hearts see you at the big gig in the sky we will rejoice once again love you big guy.....

[BayBlue1927]

Clarence - the Prince of the City.

[celinha1953]

RIP Big Man

[TBproudoctions]

R.I.P BIG MAN IT WAS AN HONOR FOR ME TO PLAY A SINGLE BUT ONE OF THE GREATEST GIGS I HAVE EVER DONE IN MY LIFE. YOU WILL BE MISSED

[bogiesmom58]

Beautiful!! Thank you so much, Brian Williams - you may look like a straight-laced guy, but I've seen you on the Daily Show many times and not only do you have a great sense of humor, this tells me that you know and appreciate good rock and roll!! RIP Clarence - you will be greatly missed!

[ChrisDutch]

There are still tears on E Street.

[SONNY887]

I believe Clarence got his new saxophone in heaven!!! Play on BIg Man!!!

[69ssrszl1]

A fitting tribute to a icon.

[charasmatic1965]

You will be missed !

[Chroposnos]

Too bad, he was very good. However, his music will remain

[missmycherryheart]

You will be missed BIG Man.... you were the soul of The E street band!

RIP....

[radiodj1520]

I Believe This Was A Video Clip Of NBC News' NBC Nightly News With Brian Williams' Entertainment News Report On Saying Goodbye To Clarence Clemons "The Big Man" On Monday Evening, June 20, 2011.

[stevenzeckel]

The MASTER of DISASTER! The KING of the WORLD !!!!

[abracadabra32]

i didn't know clarence died some days ago. Terrible. for everybody . I specially think to bruce, of course. The e street band will never be the same again. What about jungle land ?

[Renee1003]

Amazing piece by Brian Williams.

[RandyCasey]

Big man...bigger legacy

[randolph65]

RIP Big Man

[spiritcentralmom]

Wow, this was beautiful. I am sitting here bawling my eyes out. Thank you, Brian Williams very nicely done.

[coachfun1987]

Great job, Brian & NBC. Thanks for posting.

[countrynuno]

beatiful tribute

[JosephCa64]

The duke of Padooka! Mayor of half of Bayonne! Able to leap tall refineries in a single bound. It's a bird, it's a plane, it's the big man, Clarence Clemons! Rest easy, brother, your echo will never cease to resound.

[Sqnutkins]

A great tribute



[xknid]

A Great Peice from A fellow Springsteen fan thanks Brian. and thanks for posting itt

[B0zz3]

Rest in peace brother

[failingwordsmusic]

What a talent.

What a loss.

R.I.P.

[2010dreamon]

RIP, Clarence! Thank you that you shared your music with us........

[ColtonCernyMusic]

I take my hat off to Mr. Williams for this incredibly beautiful piece on The Big Man. This world was so lucky to have known Clarence Clemons. I am 21 years old and I discovered the music of Bruce back in 2005-2006 when I was a sophomore in High School. I actually had the honor and the privilege of seeing the full E Street Band (including Danny) back in 2008 and again in 2009. I am heartbroken that I will never see Clarence on a stage again. We will NEVER forget him or the music he gave us.

[pac401]

Well done, Mr.Williams, well done.

[ck21480]

He will be missed, E street band will not be the same without him

[RSSrsvp]

I am sure that "The Big Man" is playing a sax solo upstairs right now!

[patman5457]

I'll miss ya big fella, They surely don't make em like that anymore. I just hope the Boss can carry on. Good luck my brothers.