I really miss those sunday mornings where politicians would go on Meet The Press having to face Tim Russert. The guests loved him and feared him. Most kids grew up watchingsunday morning cartoons. There are some that grew up on Meet The Press with Tim. Seems like since his passing it gave the green light to the rest of the press to be more outrageous.
this version of this song is absolutely amazing. Even during the introduction I love listening to the guitar. The lyrics are also, just amazing. This is going to be one of those songs that will always stay with me.
this version of this song is absolutely amazing. Even during the introduction I love listening to the guitar. The lyrics are also, just amazing. This is going to be one of those songs that will always stay with me.
Big Tim : Everybody still misses you very much. I saw your son the other day on the TV, he did a great job and his future looks bright and you would be very proud of him. I miss your work and that smile you used to flash when something pleased you. Bruce did a great job on your favorite song Thunder Road. Thank you Tim for all the great work you did , we did notice.
when i'm feeling down, this is a song I go to for Tim's spirit to make me smile. I was(still) am a big follower of yours. Have a great day Tim! miss you immmensely
I was at the DC show May 18th and took pictures from the right of the stage and i swear,, where Tim usually is in the crowd there is a orb...so I believe that was Tim..I am from Buffalo Tims home town and we miss him dearly..there is a wood carved statue in Tims likeness and honor in S. Buffalo..GO BILLS !!!!!
@ILoveLucyE68NY im not a believer in orbs or whatnot. unless ive seen em myself, HOWEVER i do not doubt what you saw at all. he ( tim ) was there. you know it, as do i
Thanks, Boss, for influencing so many to vote for Obama even tho we never got to vet him : no medical records, passport, adoption records, Senate papers, long form birth cert, college financial records, thesis, reason for BAR suspended law license, etc. Thanks Boss.
I can easily see Springsteen & Russert going into a local pub with no security ordering a draft beer getting into a great conversation no matter if you owned bar or were the guy who swept the floor at night. Thats a pretty good legacy to have.
Nobody corporate shill for genocidal Pentagon propaganda I hope it hurt ~~ Ding Dong the devil is DEAD which old devil? THE WICKED DEVIL! Ding Dong the wicked devil is dead Sing it HIGH sing it low he's gone where the goblins go below below below below ~~~~ ~~~~~~~~
I never understood people who cried when other people they didn't know died. I never knew Tim Russert but I will miss him deeply. This memorial got to me. I couldn't help but tear up during this performance, and during Luke's eulogy. I will never hear Thunder Road the same again. You are missed, Tim.
i cried so much when i saw this that day..i miss tim, he was so great and he's my idol because i want to study journalism. and this performance by the boss is so emotional and amazing.
One of my favorite journalists. He was great ebcause he remembered that those suits on washington didn't work for themselves, they worked for the everyday man like Big Russ
With no disrespect to the memory of Tim Russert, Springsteen's speech and performance are both unlistenable shit. Good GOD, this is awful. Will Oldham and Tortoise covered this song a few years ago and produced the best version ever. This is an example of Springsteen thinking he can follow Bob Dylan's lead and toss the melody out of a song and create something unique. Dylan can do it, but Springsteen hasn't got that kind of talent.
Oh, of course. He only wrote the song and has been singing it for 33 years. This is his song, and he can, and has, sung it any way he wants to. Are you really this stupid? You take the opportunity to comment on a video about a tribute and say this crap? Knucklehead.
I agree with 911insdie in some ways but I do feel Tim Russert was different. I beleive he did what he did but spoke for the people and was one who cared. My buddy sat in a bar in the Atlanta airport two years ago and talk to Tim Russert for two hours and said that he was one the nicest down to earth people he had ever met. I still love Bruce but in some ways come on he has sold out over the years but hey were all human man
Tim Russert was one of the very newcasters people who actually gave real news. Even at the presidential debate, he ask the candidate question that matter to the United States, not about one's ego.
This ballad reflects simplicity of life and a passion for respect. I think with fond reflection of, not only Tim, but every lost friend. This is "front porch" Bruce. I feel blessed.
GREAT BRUCE VIDEO!! I have a teen-oriented, hockey themed book coming out in October which has over 25 Bruce song and characters from Bruce songs, references (the hockey team is named the Magic Rats, the lead character plays hockey "undeneath Abrams Bridge" etc)!!
I did a promo video for the book and you can see the video by just clicking on my name.
Thank you so much for this dedicated song to Tim, a real person's person. HE is the one who got me interested, and I mean sincerely, INTERESTED, in politics! If TIM said it, it was sincere and unwaving. I miss you, Tim! Rest in Peace, and may the Good Lord continue to watch over you and your loved ones as HE has always done.
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Springsteen has always been the soundtrack of my life too.
How disappointing that Springsteen hailed a guy who enabled our politicians and their corporate constituents to kill the USA.
Tim had made 10s of millions shilling all the propaganda, pretending to care for the American people like they all do, smiling in our faces, telling us everything is just fine all the while knowing the real story. He could have come forward, instead he chose to be part of the establishment.
First of all, not the place to bring your ridiculous views. Secondly, define "kill" the USA. Last I checked we're still running the world. Move to Canada.
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Go frollick in the fields you naive little lamb.
There's nowhere to run, baby. You mindless phony patriots caught up in groupthink who think you're free and that the government loves you and is going to protect you will be finding out very soon.
Theres a great canadian singer/songwriter that has the same vibe as Bruce and is pretty much unknown. And he is a rare "new" rock n roller too. just posted a video.
James Parker. Songs called Angry Young Man.
I dont see him as a "rip off" of Bruce. He's pretty unique but definately inspired by him.
Here we go again -- I maintain, aye, OBAMA/SPRINGSTEEN 2008. C'mon, what better can we get? Mr., er, President Obama, please, oh, please select Mr. Springsteen as your running mate (if he's not too busy doing tours LOL). Love ya!
The one man Tim has always wanted to interview but could not. I live in D.C. and would see russert going into the NBC studios almost everyday. He was a classy journalist.
Aye, we need a man who understands real people and real issues to help Obama lead this country. Bruce is the man! He'd be the best advisor to Obama as VP. Oh, and that's alright with me...
OBAMA/SPRINGSTEEN 2008!!! Even if John McCain has 22 yrs in military and 26 yrs as a senator. This Dude will be the next bush, he has joined the militairy for 22years!! hes a murder! He loves war thats the reson why he chose for the military! Obama wil change The USA including The World. OBAMA stands for CHANGE! Str8 From Amsterdam/The Netherlands!!!OBAMA/SPRINGSTEEN 2008!!!
Tim Russert was a highly respected political journalist in America today. He was trusted in the way Edward R. Murrow and Walter Cronkite were in their time. Tim and Bruce were good friends.
Buckeye the fact that you would post here at this time in the way you do show's it is time for a change in your country. As for the ARAB comment!!! dear oh dear
Bruuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuce!!! Love ya! Thanks for being you and giving us the gift of good songs like "Thunder Road." OBAMA/SPRINGSTEEN 2008!!!
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I like Bruce but your pushing it with that ARAB Obama thing. We need someone with alot of experience, not someone with 143 days. John McCain has 22 yrs in military and 26 yrs as a senator. McCain 08.
I'm from Norway so I don't watch much american television. I have however been following the presidential debates closley on youtube. I will always remember Tim as the guy who asked Kuchinich the UFO question. This is my favourite Springsteen song and hopefully I get to hear it on July 8th.
To the "PrimeSpotCom", I live in St. Petersburg, Russia for 14 years now, born and raised on Marcy Street in Freehold around the corner from Bruce's home on South...no such thing as a "FORMER FREEHOLDER"!! )))) Bruce is Ameria!
Ya know, Bruce has ALWAYS given a shit about people. He is a most compassionate person. He is an inspiration to me and others. Conservative, liberal, whatFECKINever, he is the best, who feckin cares? I mean, he is sincere, genuine, and a true American. I would give anything to meet him, shake his hand and say, "Thanks!" THUNDER ROAD is one of the best songs ever! Hey, thanks, Brucey!
Who cares about polotics.bruce is amazing so shut up about fucking elections and crap like that and enjoy a wonderful rendition of what is in my opinion the best song of all time.
Tim Russert is one of the rare journalists who actually leave a legacy because he was the right man at the right time with the right technique. He will always be ours, Amen.
Bruce grew up in a poor neighborhood with poor parents. He didn't have ANY money in the bank until after Born in USA. He was almost 40 by then. Limousine Lib? He earns a great living doing what he loves. You should be so lucky. Sour grapes, huh? Too bad for you.
I'm a conservative. But, it does not matter at all...if you can be as powerful and as salient as Springsteen, you deserve to be a millionaire -- who cares when.
Yes the Boss grew up poor and he has never lost sight of the people who struggle to support themselves and their families to just provide food and shelter. We met in 1972 or so. He had joined the picket line at the 3M factory in Freehold to support the factory workers. Could I amagine that I might meet him again on a picket line in support of working people? Yes..he had that empathy of soul then and he still does.
Talk about hypocrisy. I assume you're a conservative and you believe in capitalism? So liberals who come from humble beginnings can't live nice? But conservatives who come from humble beginnings can? You are just looking to criticize a liberal, no matter what he does, based on your conservative prejudice. I'm sure if Springsteen lived in a modest house you'd criticize him for that too. Face it, you are a bitter fool.
starving and living in friends apartments spending winters under bridges or in telephone booths listening to old rock records growing more and more bitter at the world ... yet still finding faith somewhere somehow
dropping out of school cause he felt so dang awkward and felt like everyone at school hated him
and didn't get a hit song till he was 35 years old
It shows how respected and liked/loved Tim was, when networks show the funeral live and take out full page ads in newspapers in respect. Though I never met Tim,I knew him.He was one of us. RIP Tim.
people need to learn to click the "reply" button when replying to a massage instead of just posting a comment. No one here knows who they are talking to...
i have been clicking the reply button. comments are posting at the top instead of beneath individual comments. and for what it's worth, most people who attend private school know the difference between a "massage" and a "message". your parents might want their money back. but then again, poor spelling is the least of your educational worries if you think barack is a fascist......
no, actually, you're wasting our time. stop spouting your drivel and tell it to someone who cares...3 separate single line replies in the span of a few minutes - a regular rocket scientist. no wonder you don't get bruce - appreciation of the man and his work do require a modicum of intelligence, of which you are in short supply.
If ever you needed proof of the greatness of this country and its people, Tim and Bruce are perfect examples. God Bless the Russert family and God Bless America.
dcmetro, you are an unmitigated idiot. "thunder road" is arguably bruce's best work ever, which is saying a ton given his catalog, and bruce has been described as one of tim's biggest heroes. and if you bothered to listen to bruce's intro, you'd know there was a direct connection in this song choice. but obviously you preferred to post your politically motivated drivel. so do us all a favor and shut up.
His politics may have been left of center, but he left that at the door every Sunday morning to be the best journalist he could be. He loved this country and that is more than I can say about a lot of people these days. God bless him and his family and thanks to Bruce, the number one fan had a great send off. Rest in Peace.
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Why, in the name of GOD is Bruce Springsteen doing a TR tribute? I don't think there was a shortage of talent, nor do I think Bruce is not talented. But...come on...Bruce? Thunder Road? please!! And Bruce? Shut up and Sing!
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nice version. but let's not get carried away about russert's death. he didn't cure cancer or walk on the freakin moon. he was a tv journalist. and he wasn't nearly the interrogator he was when he wasn't the anchor. he seemed like a nice guys. but save your tears for the poor and the starving and the abused.
We all lost part of each of us when Tim passed at such a young age. His believes tied to the common man's idea of love of his family/country, hard work and help to the less fortunate is why he and many of us relate to Springsteen. Many of you know Tim headed the group that contracted Springsteen and the E Street Band to his John Carroll University '70s days during college. Fitting Bruce to be part of all our celebration of Irish Tim's life.
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Yea. When Springsteen cheated on his wife with an employee of his he did it with class. When Springsteen told his fans that don't share his political beliefs they had to sell out on their beliefs and donate money to an organization that opposed their beliefs (moveon) he did it with class. Give me a break. Russert WAS a true class act. Springsteen is just a dumb liberal that can write incredible songs and play guitar. Nothing more.
Nobody said you had to like Bruce's political position. That has nothing to do with him being a class act, great humanitarian, talented musician and songwriter, and all-around great human being. Nobody's perfect....are you??????
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Besides the issue that I can't stand Bruces's politics, the simple fact is THIS performance sucked musically. The guitar playing became very montonous, and his singing ain't much better. So much for Bruce without the band. Oh.. and to make Bruce sound even worse, they ended the tribute to Tim with Israel Kamakawiwoʻole's medley of "Over the Rainbow" and "What a Wonderful World".
you, sir, are an uninformed idiot; nothing about this performance sucked. there are a few places where his vocal is a bit off, but aside from that, it's pretty perfect. perhaps you're simply clueless about how a rock legend transforms when performing acoustically with only a guitar to support his effort...the simple melody allows the vocal to be highlighted. there are very few artists like bruce who can be as effective with just a voice and a guitar as they are with their full band behind them.
Are you really this ignorant? I did say he could write great songs and play the guitar, but it was not classy of him to cheat on his wife and to shun his loyal fans because they don't have the same beliefs. If you think that is class then I feel sorry for you.
oh, good lord - i wouldn't be spouting anything about ignorance, you dolt. did you get burned by a prior partner so you carry on endlessly about bruce's infidelity 20 some years ago?? the man is an imperfect human being - get the fuck over it. he doesn't owe you shit if you don't agree with his politics; he didn't shun you - you shunned him. he happens to also be one of the single most admired american artists in the history of music. nice attempt at minimizing his impact. idiot.
You can do better tha that.....can't you? Is that the best you could come up with, with your public school education? Try again, I think if you put your mind to it you can do a little bit better.
Miss you Tim...Hope you're interviewing all those talking heads you'd always wanted to...your legacy will live on forever...
scottreiburn 2 months ago
This song. November 22, 09. Cried like a bitch.
MSH142 5 months ago
when i watched this on tv, i couldn't stop crying! bruce did such a great job with this song. thunder road is one of my favorites!!!!
musicidiot1992 5 months ago
Well, the Boss is just that. Who else could have been mor articulate? Great version of a true classic.
john9944 6 months ago
Worms can't have eaten all of fat Timmah yet...The remaining chunks still would do a better job than Gregory
planetsean 6 months ago
I MISS TIMMY RUSSERT SOOO MUCH!!!! Sunday mornings are not the same without him.
lizzieceltics 6 months ago
I really miss those sunday mornings where politicians would go on Meet The Press having to face Tim Russert. The guests loved him and feared him. Most kids grew up watchingsunday morning cartoons. There are some that grew up on Meet The Press with Tim. Seems like since his passing it gave the green light to the rest of the press to be more outrageous.
joshros 7 months ago
This just made me realize how irreplaceable Tim Russert still is. Miss him on TV every day, especially now that election talk is heating up again...
Schnarpsel 8 months ago 2
Love this video. I still miss Tim Russert! A true class act in journalism!
mdtrierik 10 months ago
this version of this song is absolutely amazing. Even during the introduction I love listening to the guitar. The lyrics are also, just amazing. This is going to be one of those songs that will always stay with me.
beats511 1 year ago
this version of this song is absolutely amazing. Even during the introduction I love listening to the guitar. The lyrics are also, just amazing. This is going to be one of those songs that will always stay with me.
beats511 1 year ago
this makes me want to be a better man
DouGR81 1 year ago 2
@DouGR81 well put me too
ExodusPessoa 1 year ago
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man is this scewball washed up
SHEPARDWISPERER 1 year ago
Big Tim : Everybody still misses you very much. I saw your son the other day on the TV, he did a great job and his future looks bright and you would be very proud of him. I miss your work and that smile you used to flash when something pleased you. Bruce did a great job on your favorite song Thunder Road. Thank you Tim for all the great work you did , we did notice.
dawgdan1 1 year ago 79
@dawgdan1 aye. luke is tim jr if there ever was one. the future looks bright for him. tim you did well, you and maureen both
yamahonkawazuki 10 months ago
Thanks Bruce for all the great tunes and times .... : )
Coolrockndad 2 years ago 5
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omg this guy sucks....have a great day...
larryc2321 2 years ago
Thats Bruce Sprinsteen - who r u??
Shiftyeyes516 2 years ago 3
when i'm feeling down, this is a song I go to for Tim's spirit to make me smile. I was(still) am a big follower of yours. Have a great day Tim! miss you immmensely
MrLutime 2 years ago 7
I was at the DC show May 18th and took pictures from the right of the stage and i swear,, where Tim usually is in the crowd there is a orb...so I believe that was Tim..I am from Buffalo Tims home town and we miss him dearly..there is a wood carved statue in Tims likeness and honor in S. Buffalo..GO BILLS !!!!!
ILoveLucyE68NY 2 years ago 2
@ILoveLucyE68NY im not a believer in orbs or whatnot. unless ive seen em myself, HOWEVER i do not doubt what you saw at all. he ( tim ) was there. you know it, as do i
yamahonkawazuki 10 months ago
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Thanks, Boss, for influencing so many to vote for Obama even tho we never got to vet him : no medical records, passport, adoption records, Senate papers, long form birth cert, college financial records, thesis, reason for BAR suspended law license, etc. Thanks Boss.
GeraSchmidt 2 years ago
Yeah, I was on the fence. Those items you mentioned, against a senile war monger and an illiterate drama queen. Thanks Boss.
ergfan 2 years ago
@GeraSchmidt Life is a hill, get over it!!!
sirstarsalot 1 year ago
@GeraSchmidt wonder if ever we'll see those. maybe in '12
yamahonkawazuki 10 months ago
I can easily see Springsteen & Russert going into a local pub with no security ordering a draft beer getting into a great conversation no matter if you owned bar or were the guy who swept the floor at night. Thats a pretty good legacy to have.
MattyA1024 2 years ago 6
THE BOSS IS THE BEST
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4aaaaa4 2 years ago
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Russert was a bloated hack...His kid did some...er, uh, interesting reports for NBC, huh??? Huh??? Another merit-based hire???
planetsean 2 years ago
you are a sad, sorry, sick @($#&
ometep 2 years ago 7
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And you, omatep along with the rest of brain washed sheeple imagining fat dead Timmah was anything but a shill and a hack, are a sad, deluded fool.
planetsean 2 years ago
notice he flubbed one part.
instead of saying "well my cars out back" he says "the bags are packed" as if he said back first...jumping ahead.
u see him smile a lil to himself.
and ofcourse, nobody would ever know cause hc voered it so well...hes so amazing
antgoalie135 2 years ago
Perfection, beautiful.
cgold217 2 years ago
So Cool. Tim is missed.
peace.
chessdude67 2 years ago 4
Just watched a DVR recording of the Meet The Press Tribute the week after Tim passed, and had to find this. Peace...
kenorian 2 years ago
"Luke, this is for your pop." classic performance
walmartshoes7 2 years ago 8
yep, gets me everytime.
jzancan 2 years ago
I never understood people who cried when other people they didn't know died. I never knew Tim Russert but I will miss him deeply. This memorial got to me. I couldn't help but tear up during this performance, and during Luke's eulogy. I will never hear Thunder Road the same again. You are missed, Tim.
concretewater87 2 years ago 8
i cried so much when i saw this that day..i miss tim, he was so great and he's my idol because i want to study journalism. and this performance by the boss is so emotional and amazing.
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hoos29 3 years ago
One of my favorite journalists. He was great ebcause he remembered that those suits on washington didn't work for themselves, they worked for the everyday man like Big Russ
bluesboy25000 3 years ago 6
Fantastic version. And, yes, Tim you are missed... but still in our hearts.
kenorian 3 years ago 3
this was played on my birthday
sgtpepper1138 3 years ago
A fitting tribute to the life of an incredible man...
t800rad2 3 years ago 2
I sure missed Tims Irish smile on inauguration day.
wittumy 3 years ago 7
rip
Senor07 3 years ago
Simply brilliant! Loved it!
mdgrad08 3 years ago 4
can't hold the tears on this one.
Stbuster31 3 years ago 7
Russert did the right thing asking Kuchinich and Obama about the UFO and life beyond Earth.
WatchingViking 3 years ago
Tim Russert is very badly missed and this is a beautiful tribute. Thank you Bruce and Rest In Peace Tim.
hbalseiro 3 years ago 8
Wow...this just Sleighs Me. RIP Tim bother
ohblade2001 3 years ago 9
This version is amazing.
jpinkard 3 years ago 9
I just cant stop listening to this video, Bruce did true justice to Tim with this tribute
Bigmarc66 3 years ago 31
these are some of the best lyrics of all time.
walmartshoes7 3 years ago 10
Tim Russert was the man...nuff said.
swham1 3 years ago 7
THANKS BRUCE FOR EVERYTING
kenubita 3 years ago 4
That was re: It's a town full of losers and we're pullin' out of here to win...
Moes1n 3 years ago
again..excellent rendition of thunder road by the boss!
mattouring 3 years ago
This was great.
Dvdjnknsn 3 years ago
At least with the Boss, one can actully understand what he is saying. Dylan is a great
song writer, but when he sings it is anyones guess what he is mumbling.
fairygodmother9871 3 years ago
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uh i love bruce, but please don't compare him to bob.
dancingbearfilms 3 years ago
I agree. there's NO comparison! Bruce rules.
Thanks
doofusmoo 3 years ago 4
ur right, they are great in their own ways
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With no disrespect to the memory of Tim Russert, Springsteen's speech and performance are both unlistenable shit. Good GOD, this is awful. Will Oldham and Tortoise covered this song a few years ago and produced the best version ever. This is an example of Springsteen thinking he can follow Bob Dylan's lead and toss the melody out of a song and create something unique. Dylan can do it, but Springsteen hasn't got that kind of talent.
KingofCanadaohyeah 3 years ago
Oh, of course. He only wrote the song and has been singing it for 33 years. This is his song, and he can, and has, sung it any way he wants to. Are you really this stupid? You take the opportunity to comment on a video about a tribute and say this crap? Knucklehead.
davidp957 3 years ago 4
just be quiet nabbcake.
easton1337 3 years ago
It's a town full of losers and we're pullin' out of here to win...
ncfan421 3 years ago 2
Indeed. That was the line that struck me...
Moes1n 3 years ago
Great Version of this song. It really expresses the true meaning of the song.
blkjeep1 3 years ago 2
Tim Russert was an incredible man. I don't know how we will get through thgis election without him
kipp0341 3 years ago 2
This is a ballad for the memory of Artie Lange. He would have loved this. We miss you Artie.
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hoos29 2 years ago
I agree with 911insdie in some ways but I do feel Tim Russert was different. I beleive he did what he did but spoke for the people and was one who cared. My buddy sat in a bar in the Atlanta airport two years ago and talk to Tim Russert for two hours and said that he was one the nicest down to earth people he had ever met. I still love Bruce but in some ways come on he has sold out over the years but hey were all human man
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2:10 "Wanna send this out to Tim" Whats Tim going to do with it, he's 6 feet underground?
freetobefreddy 3 years ago
show some sensitivity asshole
brucefan91 3 years ago 5
Tim Russert was one of the very newcasters people who actually gave real news. Even at the presidential debate, he ask the candidate question that matter to the United States, not about one's ego.
RIP Russert.
Also, Bruce Springsteen is amazing.
JaniesGotAGun1 3 years ago 2
This ballad reflects simplicity of life and a passion for respect. I think with fond reflection of, not only Tim, but every lost friend. This is "front porch" Bruce. I feel blessed.
chrisjreed1 3 years ago 5
That's about the best thing i've ever heard.
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howard222 3 years ago
Thank you so much for this dedicated song to Tim, a real person's person. HE is the one who got me interested, and I mean sincerely, INTERESTED, in politics! If TIM said it, it was sincere and unwaving. I miss you, Tim! Rest in Peace, and may the Good Lord continue to watch over you and your loved ones as HE has always done.
Shorette 3 years ago 3
Bruce has always been the soundtrack of my life...Tim kept them honest.....two of my heros.....sigh...God Bless Us
whimz11 3 years ago 3
Bruce has always been the soundtrack of my life....Tim...keep them all honest....two of my heros.....God Bless Us All.....Sigh.....
whimz11 3 years ago
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Springsteen has always been the soundtrack of my life too.
How disappointing that Springsteen hailed a guy who enabled our politicians and their corporate constituents to kill the USA.
Tim had made 10s of millions shilling all the propaganda, pretending to care for the American people like they all do, smiling in our faces, telling us everything is just fine all the while knowing the real story. He could have come forward, instead he chose to be part of the establishment.
911insidejo8 3 years ago
First of all, not the place to bring your ridiculous views. Secondly, define "kill" the USA. Last I checked we're still running the world. Move to Canada.
hurtdog107 3 years ago
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Go frollick in the fields you naive little lamb.
There's nowhere to run, baby. You mindless phony patriots caught up in groupthink who think you're free and that the government loves you and is going to protect you will be finding out very soon.
911insidejo8 3 years ago
Can I get an estimated date? How about the big revelation, anything there? Or is this just mindless spew?
hurtdog107 3 years ago
i really wish you could hear anything you just said and think about it. thats honestly just embarressing. youre a fuckin idiot.
Kribenzz 3 years ago
I ain't familiar with Tim. But I like a guy who doesn't jump on the band wagon, way to go!
freetobefreddy 3 years ago
This is great.
TheJackFactor 3 years ago
beautiful acoustic version
hdc4890 3 years ago
just beautiful
nafadda 3 years ago 2
This is without a doubt the most amazing version of this song ever recorded.
TheCaptainofSauce 3 years ago 3
That's what I was thinking. Incredible.
acsowards 3 years ago
Theres a great canadian singer/songwriter that has the same vibe as Bruce and is pretty much unknown. And he is a rare "new" rock n roller too. just posted a video.
James Parker. Songs called Angry Young Man.
I dont see him as a "rip off" of Bruce. He's pretty unique but definately inspired by him.
RMAmkg 3 years ago
I checked out James Parker -- yeah, definitely influenced by Bruce, or maybe, just maybe, he happens to have a big heart, ya know? :)
90265SE14 3 years ago
Here we go again -- I maintain, aye, OBAMA/SPRINGSTEEN 2008. C'mon, what better can we get? Mr., er, President Obama, please, oh, please select Mr. Springsteen as your running mate (if he's not too busy doing tours LOL). Love ya!
90265SE14 3 years ago
Goodnite Mr. Russert.
PreacherTube 3 years ago 5
The one man Tim has always wanted to interview but could not. I live in D.C. and would see russert going into the NBC studios almost everyday. He was a classy journalist.
afsheenbenab33 3 years ago
GOD I LOVE ROCK N ROLL!!.. Please, somebody, ANYBODY, bring it back!..
eppeone 3 years ago 2
Aye, we need a man who understands real people and real issues to help Obama lead this country. Bruce is the man! He'd be the best advisor to Obama as VP. Oh, and that's alright with me...
90265SE14 3 years ago 5
OBAMA/SPRINGSTEEN 2008!!! Even if John McCain has 22 yrs in military and 26 yrs as a senator. This Dude will be the next bush, he has joined the militairy for 22years!! hes a murder! He loves war thats the reson why he chose for the military! Obama wil change The USA including The World. OBAMA stands for CHANGE! Str8 From Amsterdam/The Netherlands!!!OBAMA/SPRINGSTEEN 2008!!!
MLK1800 3 years ago
We need Bruuuuuuuce!!! We need to Bring 'em Home! We need a change. Yeah, we need Obama! We need peace. We need Bruuuuuuce!
90265SE14 3 years ago 4
Go, OBAMA, AND Bruce!! :O) OBAMA stands for CHANGE....something America desperately needs.
angelicone2002 3 years ago 3
Tim Russert was a highly respected political journalist in America today. He was trusted in the way Edward R. Murrow and Walter Cronkite were in their time. Tim and Bruce were good friends.
BloodNGutts 3 years ago 2
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Bruce is Great but do this counrty a favor and vote McCain.
buckeyesrule10 3 years ago
Buckeye the fact that you would post here at this time in the way you do show's it is time for a change in your country. As for the ARAB comment!!! dear oh dear
index1001 3 years ago
Bruuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuce!!! Love ya! Thanks for being you and giving us the gift of good songs like "Thunder Road." OBAMA/SPRINGSTEEN 2008!!!
90265SE14 3 years ago
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I like Bruce but your pushing it with that ARAB Obama thing. We need someone with alot of experience, not someone with 143 days. John McCain has 22 yrs in military and 26 yrs as a senator. McCain 08.
buckeyesrule10 3 years ago
BRUUUUUUUUUUUCE!!!!!
90265SE14 3 years ago
I'm from Norway so I don't watch much american television. I have however been following the presidential debates closley on youtube. I will always remember Tim as the guy who asked Kuchinich the UFO question. This is my favourite Springsteen song and hopefully I get to hear it on July 8th.
bjasom1 3 years ago 3
This guy should be Obama's running mate. He has total integrity and he happens to be a brilliant artist.
epstone1 3 years ago 5
Goosebumps.... 2 more days then Rocking Copenhagen! :)
thomstrom 3 years ago
i damn near cryed when i saw this for the frist time what an awesome rendition of this song
80smusicforever 3 years ago 4
Sorry, I do not know who the guy the tribute to is, as UK resident. But Bruce is still as cute as ever!
BruceBloodSister1 3 years ago
Tim Russert was a highly respected journalist who hosted "Meet the Press".
robertfyke 3 years ago
To the "PrimeSpotCom", I live in St. Petersburg, Russia for 14 years now, born and raised on Marcy Street in Freehold around the corner from Bruce's home on South...no such thing as a "FORMER FREEHOLDER"!! )))) Bruce is Ameria!
bpkharry 3 years ago
Ya know, Bruce has ALWAYS given a shit about people. He is a most compassionate person. He is an inspiration to me and others. Conservative, liberal, whatFECKINever, he is the best, who feckin cares? I mean, he is sincere, genuine, and a true American. I would give anything to meet him, shake his hand and say, "Thanks!" THUNDER ROAD is one of the best songs ever! Hey, thanks, Brucey!
90265SE14 3 years ago 5
Who cares about polotics.bruce is amazing so shut up about fucking elections and crap like that and enjoy a wonderful rendition of what is in my opinion the best song of all time.
cunnersovmerseyside 3 years ago
Bruce is very sincere,''big Irish smile''. God bless you Tim Russert.
declanmcdonough 3 years ago 2
Bruuuce!
Howdy from a Fellow Former Freeholder
07728. I met you in the 80's sitting at the bar at the Stone Pony. Maybe you remember, I was prob the ONLY one who didn't realize it was you, DUH!
Nice tribute, keep singing.
Life is too short!
ThePrimeSpotcom 3 years ago
"It's a town FULL of LOSERS and I'm pulling out of here to win"... There is nothing left to say...
JoanneMaria 3 years ago
Bruce Springsteen and Tim Russert are two giants of men, whom we call all be very proud.
Tozanfire 3 years ago
Who is Tim? Im a big fan of Bruce but never heard of Tim Russert til he passed.
hardragsutfol 3 years ago
Tim Russert is one of the rare journalists who actually leave a legacy because he was the right man at the right time with the right technique. He will always be ours, Amen.
mascamcan1 3 years ago
Tim Russert forever our hero!! from southside USA we stand proud and salute!!
mascamcan1 3 years ago 2
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A limousine Lib paying tribute to another limousine Lib. Ya don't get any better than this folks!! Springsteen is the epitome of hypocrisy.
Ever see his McMansion in Rumsford NJ?
TuskAmerica 3 years ago
Bruce grew up in a poor neighborhood with poor parents. He didn't have ANY money in the bank until after Born in USA. He was almost 40 by then. Limousine Lib? He earns a great living doing what he loves. You should be so lucky. Sour grapes, huh? Too bad for you.
catano65 3 years ago 3
you are an idiot
DD822282 3 years ago
I'm a conservative. But, it does not matter at all...if you can be as powerful and as salient as Springsteen, you deserve to be a millionaire -- who cares when.
ewilliamrose 3 years ago 3
Yes the Boss grew up poor and he has never lost sight of the people who struggle to support themselves and their families to just provide food and shelter. We met in 1972 or so. He had joined the picket line at the 3M factory in Freehold to support the factory workers. Could I amagine that I might meet him again on a picket line in support of working people? Yes..he had that empathy of soul then and he still does.
vsibirsky 3 years ago
Talk about hypocrisy. I assume you're a conservative and you believe in capitalism? So liberals who come from humble beginnings can't live nice? But conservatives who come from humble beginnings can? You are just looking to criticize a liberal, no matter what he does, based on your conservative prejudice. I'm sure if Springsteen lived in a modest house you'd criticize him for that too. Face it, you are a bitter fool.
moochercat 3 years ago
starving and living in friends apartments spending winters under bridges or in telephone booths listening to old rock records growing more and more bitter at the world ... yet still finding faith somewhere somehow
dropping out of school cause he felt so dang awkward and felt like everyone at school hated him
and didn't get a hit song till he was 35 years old
TurtleRocker12 3 years ago 2
great man
...paying tribute to a great man
TurtleRocker12 3 years ago 3
It shows how respected and liked/loved Tim was, when networks show the funeral live and take out full page ads in newspapers in respect. Though I never met Tim,I knew him.He was one of us. RIP Tim.
belladonna411 3 years ago 3
people need to learn to click the "reply" button when replying to a massage instead of just posting a comment. No one here knows who they are talking to...
ahsmike 3 years ago
i have been clicking the reply button. comments are posting at the top instead of beneath individual comments. and for what it's worth, most people who attend private school know the difference between a "massage" and a "message". your parents might want their money back. but then again, poor spelling is the least of your educational worries if you think barack is a fascist......
alyse1969 3 years ago
amen sister!
oshesa1 3 years ago
no, actually, you're wasting our time. stop spouting your drivel and tell it to someone who cares...3 separate single line replies in the span of a few minutes - a regular rocket scientist. no wonder you don't get bruce - appreciation of the man and his work do require a modicum of intelligence, of which you are in short supply.
alyse1969 3 years ago
If ever you needed proof of the greatness of this country and its people, Tim and Bruce are perfect examples. God Bless the Russert family and God Bless America.
csick04 3 years ago
You can hide 'neath your covers
And study your pain
Make crosses from your lovers
Throw roses in the rain
Waste your summer praying in vain
For a savior to rise from these streets
Genius!!
GB Tim and his family!
naoip 3 years ago
GOD BLESS YOU TIM AND FAMILY
Targuzz 3 years ago
Bless you Tim.
shizla2 3 years ago
dcmetro, you are an unmitigated idiot. "thunder road" is arguably bruce's best work ever, which is saying a ton given his catalog, and bruce has been described as one of tim's biggest heroes. and if you bothered to listen to bruce's intro, you'd know there was a direct connection in this song choice. but obviously you preferred to post your politically motivated drivel. so do us all a favor and shut up.
alyse1969 3 years ago 2
God bless Tim and his family. Lets go Buffalo!! We miss you.
atwatc 3 years ago
Want add - Best American Anchor
Location: Heaven
Please contact God if interested.
No surprise Tim was selected -
Only the BOSS could have done you justice.
cm3ward 3 years ago
bruuuuuuuce. rip Tim.
hazbutler 3 years ago
His politics may have been left of center, but he left that at the door every Sunday morning to be the best journalist he could be. He loved this country and that is more than I can say about a lot of people these days. God bless him and his family and thanks to Bruce, the number one fan had a great send off. Rest in Peace.
nosinod21 3 years ago
Dcmetro shut up and quit posting idiot
Joels562 3 years ago
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Why, in the name of GOD is Bruce Springsteen doing a TR tribute? I don't think there was a shortage of talent, nor do I think Bruce is not talented. But...come on...Bruce? Thunder Road? please!! And Bruce? Shut up and Sing!
dcmetro123 3 years ago
They were actually friends on a personal level and Bruce was Tim's favorite musician. How can you then say it wasn't appropriate?
CivilizedJerk 3 years ago
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nice version. but let's not get carried away about russert's death. he didn't cure cancer or walk on the freakin moon. he was a tv journalist. and he wasn't nearly the interrogator he was when he wasn't the anchor. he seemed like a nice guys. but save your tears for the poor and the starving and the abused.
anotherjoshua 3 years ago
America needs it's Heroes. He may not have cured the common cold but he did a lot of good and was authentic. A very rare quality these days.
CivilizedJerk 3 years ago
We all lost part of each of us when Tim passed at such a young age. His believes tied to the common man's idea of love of his family/country, hard work and help to the less fortunate is why he and many of us relate to Springsteen. Many of you know Tim headed the group that contracted Springsteen and the E Street Band to his John Carroll University '70s days during college. Fitting Bruce to be part of all our celebration of Irish Tim's life.
napervillepat 3 years ago
Thank Bruce for singing this; thank you Civilized Jerk for posting this and Thank you Tim Russert for being a good man!
MyPetGoat2U 3 years ago
As Bruce sang in Thunder Road...
"Tonight we'll be free and all the promises will be broken...."
and Tim's battle cry
"Let's go get 'em"
Thanks Boss, nice send off and Tim you'll be missed without question. I can't imagine who will fill your shoes.
It was an an emotional memorial.
Blessings to Maureen and Luke.
yankeejojo 3 years ago
God speed Tim. I love both you and Bruce a lot.
mysticalmaven 3 years ago
Rest in Peace, Tim.
brandonihidalgo892 3 years ago
It is clear why these two men of passion and integrity admired each other so much.
FredSmoller 3 years ago
Pure class. And I'm not surprised at all that Bruce showed up, even if it had to be via satellite 'cause he's in Germany.
3finger 3 years ago 3
Bruce is such a classy guy and artist. And Tim Russert really was a classy guy also and will be missed....
RIP TIM RUSSERT
crazytrain2008 3 years ago 3
Is there a classier rock musician...or person than Springsteen? Total class. Good man...showing his appreciation for another good man..Tim Russert
prelude43 3 years ago 4
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Yea. When Springsteen cheated on his wife with an employee of his he did it with class. When Springsteen told his fans that don't share his political beliefs they had to sell out on their beliefs and donate money to an organization that opposed their beliefs (moveon) he did it with class. Give me a break. Russert WAS a true class act. Springsteen is just a dumb liberal that can write incredible songs and play guitar. Nothing more.
reasonandfacts 3 years ago
Nobody said you had to like Bruce's political position. That has nothing to do with him being a class act, great humanitarian, talented musician and songwriter, and all-around great human being. Nobody's perfect....are you??????
mhholder1 3 years ago 4
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Besides the issue that I can't stand Bruces's politics, the simple fact is THIS performance sucked musically. The guitar playing became very montonous, and his singing ain't much better. So much for Bruce without the band. Oh.. and to make Bruce sound even worse, they ended the tribute to Tim with Israel Kamakawiwoʻole's medley of "Over the Rainbow" and "What a Wonderful World".
SERNO225 3 years ago
Thanks for the analysis, Sovereign Lord of Musical Knowledge.
realcountry44 3 years ago
you, sir, are an uninformed idiot; nothing about this performance sucked. there are a few places where his vocal is a bit off, but aside from that, it's pretty perfect. perhaps you're simply clueless about how a rock legend transforms when performing acoustically with only a guitar to support his effort...the simple melody allows the vocal to be highlighted. there are very few artists like bruce who can be as effective with just a voice and a guitar as they are with their full band behind them.
alyse1969 3 years ago 3
Are you really this ignorant? I did say he could write great songs and play the guitar, but it was not classy of him to cheat on his wife and to shun his loyal fans because they don't have the same beliefs. If you think that is class then I feel sorry for you.
reasonandfacts 3 years ago
oh, good lord - i wouldn't be spouting anything about ignorance, you dolt. did you get burned by a prior partner so you carry on endlessly about bruce's infidelity 20 some years ago?? the man is an imperfect human being - get the fuck over it. he doesn't owe you shit if you don't agree with his politics; he didn't shun you - you shunned him. he happens to also be one of the single most admired american artists in the history of music. nice attempt at minimizing his impact. idiot.
alyse1969 3 years ago 3
Is that the best you can do?
reasonandfacts 3 years ago
You fascist scum!
Erogers1995 3 years ago
Are you referring to some people he interviewed like Barak Obama? If so then yes.
ahsmike 3 years ago
you spelled Barack wrong and no I'm referring to people he interviewed like John McCain. Really, it was a response to a comment serno225 posted.
Erogers1995 3 years ago
You can do better tha that.....can't you? Is that the best you could come up with, with your public school education? Try again, I think if you put your mind to it you can do a little bit better.
reasonandfacts 3 years ago