Bruce Springsteen - Back In The USA - 02/05/75 Main Point

[johnny576375]

See video info for how to download this show.

[yankeespy3]

Bruce really out does himself with the guitar riffs on this Chuck Berry classic. This is totally consistent with Bruce's dedication to and honor of rock and roll. Man, I wish there was video of this appearance.

[yankeespy3]

What a rocking version by Bruce and the Band. What energy!! I've got to believe that Chuck would be proud--perhaps envious.

[Uggybow]

He used to climb on the professor's piano a lot:)

[dexterdot]

where did you get that picture? it's awesome.

[johnny576375]

Searched '1975 Bruce Springsteen' on google images.

[thewhochilipeppersU2]

@johnny576375 that picture is actually from the main point show

[Chuckisthebest68]

the songs of chuck berry are immortal.

[ezrabiggins]

Sigh...As it must be said: in reference to sag etc.'s remarks below, in 'civilized' (no irony or unease in using that term, sag?) cultures, art comments intelligently on the status of the culture's civility. This is sometimes called free speech, and it's always the underdog in a world where thought and dissent are 'mopy ass' and where all political speech and action are reserved for 'officials' or must at least meet with the approval of 'majorities.' BTW, I doubt you'd say much to his face.

[saguaroboy]

Here's why you didn't understand half of my comment: it was meant for someone who might comprehend it. Try a community college class about current events or perhaps English 100, and you might begin to understand people "like me"- you know- people who can accomplish more more than simplistic utterances about "my day at the zoo" and the like. I got it "straight", dingleberry- BS is not 1/2 the artist he was- and to that end- sucks green donkey as well.

[arisbananatwins]

i almost never comment or get involed in these stupid youtube fights, but bugat ive gotta say other then haveing a decent vocabulary , your veiws are extremely childish , and ignorant. just because you are so 2 dimentional as to ONLY like 3 minute happy songs about sex doesnt mean (tahnk god) that the rest of us are as cognitively and emotionally shallow as you are bragging to be. springsteen has written about almost EVERY expirience ONE can have.

seems like you are the "dingleberry" here!

[jman5one5piece]

I'm an old bastard and listened to A LOT of music- and if ya didn't notice- the VAST MAJORITY of songs are about love and sex. It's OK! I'm smart AND I like bubblegum,Zep and Tammy Wynette. As you age, suddenly throwaway pop songs of the day start gathering depth in context."Artistes" like Sting+Bruce, try to be important.That's boring,insulting,uninspired,un­melodic, and out of my library.I guess I'm a dingleberry, tahnkgod!

[girlyboyly]

Another cheap shot?  Good lord.

[saguaroboy]

So in this and dozens of other seemingly standard issue Chuck Berry songs, Springsteen (Like Lennon before him)sharpened the irony that defines his body of work. Living in the USA was written right after Chuck did a stint in jail for some trumped up, racist charges. Was he really glad to be living in the USA? Glad to be out of jail! I'm not a big fan of Bruce anymore- he seems a lot more politically direct- grim and not so full of the hope and joy that made him so appealing in the first place.

[bugattibowler]

You couldn't have ever been a fan, becuase you don't seem to "get it." Bruce's stance on politics is not his priority. He wasn't so full of hop in '78, mind you, and you can't say he doesn't have any hope now. He is having fun, not running for office.

[saguaroboy]

BB- Here's what I get- I'm a fan of: uptempo, sexually charged 3 minute, 3 chord songs that reflect the most important thing- procreation and the joy of falling in love- something we still enjoy in our country (despite the nattering nabobs of negativity). Bruce has discarded this element of his songwriting. I realize the importance of civil discourse regarding the direction of the USA. We are free to express ourselves, but knowing how to arrange songs does not a statesman make. BS is BORING.

[bugattibowler]

Well, I think you'll find it hard to get a lot of people on your side. What you might hear many people saying is this:

Bruce has now done it all- he has no more reason to struggle, and therefore, no more personal problems he needs to express musically. His only concerns are those that may affect him and his family and friends. Bruce likes to have his work read personally AND politically, and that is very possible with his new material. You want to know what's REAL boring? Happy songs.

[bugattibowler]

Onstage, Bruce has turned away from the message of "Magic." He's having a ball now, playing what he wants and what his fans want. He doesn't need any more attention; he's doing what he wants. "Seger Sessions" was in no way political. "The Rising" was full of hope. Even earlier: "Born in the U.S.A." wasn't truly a political statement (despite the title). BB is a bluesman; personality is his business and there's nothing bad or wrong about that. (I would never attack 80 year old guitar player.)

[bugattibowler]

Onstage, Bruce is drifted away from the main message of "Magic." He's having fun up there, playing for himself and the fans. Bruce likes his music to read both politically and personally, and I think "Magic" offers that ability. The Rising certainly offered the hope that you speak of. "Seger Sessions" wasn't political. He's really just doing what he wants, experimenting even. If you go back even earlier, to "Born in the USA," he sill wasn't making a true political record (despite the title).

[saguaroboy]

Maybe it's important to you, but i don't give a f*ck who's on my side regarding musical taste. You sound like you're real close to the "Boss" -maybe you can introduce me some time. I'd tell him him to his face the majority of his fans simply don't like mopy-ass songs about how bad things are. Become an elected official, and elicit change the way civilized cultures do. A thinly veiled, bitchy song about a Supreme Court decision ain't gonna do it. Also, he has personal problems- he's human.

[bugattibowler]

I didn't understand half of that comment. The parts about becoming an elected official, a Supreme Court song, and his personal problems. I don't care who's on my side "regarding musical taste" either, but I think that at the very least, people like you should get it straight instead of PMSing on Youtube.

[CPSJSMSUUMUGA]

I gave you a thumbs up, even though I disagree, because I don't want your comment to disappear.

It's a great complement when sonwriter, especially a great one, covers another songwriter's songs. I'm sure Chuck appreciated the complement and the royalties.

Springsteen rarely played Chuck Berry, although Berry asked Sprinsten and the E-Street Band to back him up at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame concert. It's on youtube.

[CPSJSMSUUMUGA]

Berry went to jail for income tax invasion. He had a trial, was well represented and convicted by a jury. He had a choice to pay the back taxes, plus penalties, and a fine, or go to jail. He choose jail, which is his right, as an American.

I have no doubt he felt unfairly convicted, or that he has experience enormous racism in his life, or that he gets too little credit for his contributions.

When the Beatles or Springsteen play him they at least help rectify the latter.

[phillydog17]

Pre "Born To Run".

[phillydog17]

The best "Live " show ever recorded!

I remember staying up all night Feb.5, 1975 taping on my old cassette machine. I still get goosebumps! Bruce was never better!

[bugattibowler]

River maybe? He certainly felt freer onstage.

And now - they're like fine wine.

God bless Danny too.