If I Should Fall Behind - Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band

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Wow. That just took me some place I wasn't expecting to go.

[deepknotch]

went in the bar to get me a snort an dis feller was a lookin at me sideways dats jus how he died too ,sideways clutchin fer his marbles the sight of blood made me hungry so i had a ham samitch and played a few songs on the jukebox one of dem songs was kinda sentamental so i shot the juke box sentamentality disgsts me,the boss rules though

[ceb2633]

This just makes me weep! Seeing Clarence, the whole group and the amazing song; is there nothing that Bruce can't do? I love this. Thank you.

C.

[pakiwa100]

à écouter dans une lumière tamisée en fermant les yeux et se laisser emporter dans cette musique et ces voix .....

[pakiwa100]

mon dieu ! que du bonheur !

[jgreenwood99]

Nils' voice is incredible.

[yopie40]

it touched my heart

[apenchenski]

Performed by a friend at my husband's memorial service February 11, 2012. A song that meant a lot to both my husband and me. A fitting tribute. Thanks Chris.

[wigwam277]

@apenchenski I was at the same memorial service and Chris sang it much better.

[apenchenski]

@wigwam277 I am sure Chris will be pleased to hear that.

[IrishStigg]

Steven Van Zandt is such a powerful singer!!

[unclebob53703]

I love so much how they ALL sing/play on this. Clarence SINGS! (RIP beautiful brother.) Blessings all around.

[unclebob53703]

Simple, gentle, heartfelt, beautiful. Perfect.

[lwinders1]

It surprises me everytime I find a song like this browsing you tube. So beautiful and never knew it existed.Thank you.

[36wikinson59]

wow

[36wikinson59]

wow

[dengie75]

his most under estimated song, whos the man x

[MichaelSteinert]

a Masterpiece !!!

[kyraaxoxoable]

For Clarence to play that solo and then stroll over to do a vocal that soulful, we won't see that again my friends.

[MichaelSteinert]

@kyraaxoxoable sad but so true....

[imaginativeloginname]

Damnation! This just blew me away.

Thanks for uploading

[sineadc1973]

what an amazing song wow brings tears to my eyes you gotta love the boss the raw passion

[MrBENCOLLIE]

What a beautiful song, my heart overflows with this sentiment- I wish I had known this song when my loving wife passed away it would have been perfect...........my tears drown me

[sayuri4470]

@MrBENCOLLIE Your wife will be with you, No one can ever take that where ever life could take you. She is watching. Aaron USN

[Bossladyone2]

I will carry this song in my heart along the path of life.

I pray for the spirit of Love to decend on you and keep you during the times that you aren't busy on your tour. You know that Clarence's physical presence will not be there, but you know that his spirit will be close by, and that the special love and bond that you carry in your heart is real.

This spring following a warm gentle rain, really behold the beauty of the flowers, God has promised that Love will bloom again.

Ti Amo

[jarsbrasil]

Really deep, wonderful, pure emotion.

[Italianaseaduction]

God in heaven Beautiful

[667ger]

One of the most beautiful ever we had this song played at our wedding 10yrs ago we love bruce and wanted him to be part of our great day thanks for the great music xxx

[rmusicization]

wow just wow,what a music bigger than just a band. most beatifull song ive heard in a long long time .gonna mis that big sax sound from the big man.rip brother

[tssas12]

nils' voice..ahh

[xcarmox]

2:37 - F´k, theres anything more beautiful than this sax melody?...jesus ...iam in zen mode.

[alphaacton]

so simple so great

[Arcaro85]

@dostfez: Are you even from this planet?

[Donniesdad2009]

In honor of "The Big Man," brothers and sisters let's wait for each other.

[ep2353]

@Donniesdad2009 Oh yes, Let's all wait for each other. Until every foot steps upon the bridge, none can come across.

[jennierandom]

This version of the song is so damn beautiful and tragic and I love it so much.

[findocad79]

This is an exhalent song and very fitting sad to lose the big man he will be missed.

[dostfez]

Great tune butchered by these hacks. Forget it, Springsteen and friends couldn't bring life to this gem.

[Foxy1304]

@dostfez Considering that Bruce wrote the song I'd say he brought life to it in the first place!!!

[04Mscentrum]

@dostfez 04mscentrum So sorry to hear about your recent bout with severe hearing loss.Glad the rest of us were able to hear this incandescently beautiful

harmony.

[SOLaharl]

Big man <3

[bepoia]

Really amazing song!

[willthis1do]

Can you see Clarence playing any other instrument? Looks like he was born with it!

[imaginativeloginname]

Bruce is absolutely the most profound performer in my lifetime; I've been following him since the mid-70's and he still just as powerful as ever.

Thanks for posting this. Effing-awesome.

[gormarx]

Whoa, baby. Clarence da Man.

[dipsht85]

I figured out how to convert YouTube video to a mp3 file. Thanks anyways guys

[MrDanielRadtke]

12 dislikes are an insult!

[NevadaBoss]

Happy 70th Big Man...many thanks for all the Love & Joy your music brought the world..and may your light shine on and on...and should we fall behind, wait for us.

[dipsht85]

Exile if you find out where to download this version please let me know I would love it on the ipod

[ExileOnDaytonStreet]

@dipsht85: Heck, I'd even be satisfied to know what video/concert film/whatever this was recorded for. Seems odd that it would've been just randomly recorded for nothing.

[msdscare]

@ExileOnDaytonStreet The album is "Live in New York City the Reunion Tour

[msdscare]

@dipsht85 This is on the album Live in New York City (the reunion tour)

[Sharky91fr]

Everything simply magnificent, a simple guitar and superb voices

[ExileOnDaytonStreet]

Is there a place to buy this version of the song on .mp3? I'm not sure I see it in the iTunes store.

[msdscare]

@ExileOnDaytonStreet 

[msdscare]

@ExileOnDaytonStreet  amazon

[aNorthernRedneck47]

Such an Amazing Song! Love these guys! RIP Danny and Big Man Clarence.... Hey yall if u could please check out my cover of this beautiful song on my Channel!!! Thank you if u do

[doran44]

This is truly an amazingly beautiful song and video.I just love the simplicity of having each singer just walk to the microphone and sing their part.It is so perfect for this song.And they are all so amazingly talented.I must admit I choke up when Clarence starts to play his sax.And when he starts to sing...............Rest in Peace Big Man.

[jonnythunderwalker]

I love them all but .DAMN i miss the "BIG MAN" Clarence Clemons damn it all .... why ?

[LiberTBo]

This is a matter of sharing one's heart with their friends (us) and having no boundaries or restraints, pure love poured out in a song to all of us...

[h0wmAnyfiNgeRs]

amazing.

[estreetnailzy1]

absolutely unbelievable the man is a walking talking living legend can not wait for july 17th

[palmerbcn]

NILS BEST EVER!

[ThePinkfloyd57]

Nils hat eine wahnsinnige Stimme!!!!!!!!!!

[VanHelsing9314]

11 people got left behind

[abcdefghijklmno12705]

This song always reminds me of my boyfriend who perished on 9/11 .... your memory always lies in my mind and I will never forget your smile or laugh I love you

[1308someone]

@abcdefghijklmno12705 this song was featured in CSI:NY in season 8 episode 1 about 9/11.

[PNE64]

Likeadiamond i don't see why anyone should give you grief-i don't agree with you but when it comes to musical taste there is no wrong opinion-only ones own opinion.

I love this version but i am a Bruce fan,but i like other groups and singers who have a completely different sound and style-i havn't heard Ronstadts version but i will make a point of looking it up

[UncleGrampa]

amazing. truly awesome. incredible, a really wonderful performance

[auroraerkul]

I am 12 years old, and came from Norway. (I'm not so good in English.) But i really love this song! When Bruce and the E street band where in Norway, i was there, in Oslo. And it's was so fantastic.

This version is really good! Thumbs up if you agree!

[Likeadiamondsnake]

i know i'm going to take alot of heat for saying this, but this is proof of how over rated this guy is. this is painful to listen to... just AWFUL! he can't sing, that's all there is to it! yes, he writes well, but that's where it ends. this song was given a beautiful, magnificent do over by linda ronstadt on her unjustly overlooked 1998 album ''we ran''. ms ronstadt brought to this song emotion, range, and the one thing that makes a song fantastic... ATMOSPHERE! IMHO, linda owns this one!

[XNJBRIANX]

@Likeadiamondsnake you have some serious problems

[billyred64]

@Likeadiamondsnake You are entitled to your opinion, I guess. All I can say is Bruce is in the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame and Linda isn't. Hmmm....

[crazytrain81]

@Likeadiamondsnake He has kept an great rock voice for decades. You are obviously in your own world. For the genre of Rock and Roll, Bruce Springsteen is amazing. Will you see him singing jazz, no, but that's because he's made for Rock. You don't understand genraic difference. You're probably trying to find a way to be a rebel, but go somewhere else to do that. We want to enjoy The Boss!

[QuailsAway]

What a beautiful song. It captures so many emotions, and it's easy to lose yourself in the sadness and heartfelt sorrow of this song.

[catia512]

Pure emotion. Phantastic and a great remember on the Big man.

[billyred64]

There is so much emotion in this song. True friends that love and support each other. Danny and Clarence have moved on and will watch over and guide all the rest of you. How lucky we all are to see such beauty performed by musical icons...

[sixguntv]

The faces Nils pulls are always priceless. What an awesome guy! RIP Clarence.

[brucespringsteenbomb]

rip clarence clemmons, you were awesome <3

[angieareawesome]

What a beautiful performance from an amazing band! May Mr. Clemons rest peacefully.

[ryanaindreas]

big man miss u so much

[volbeatnl]

It hurts too see this and realise you`re dead, RIP Big Man!! Dead but never forgotten. I`m gonna tell my grand children that I was one of the lucky few who had the privilige of seeing you perform live.

[teenbooktrailers]

love you big man. you are missed.

[tmdale57]

Was used so appropriately on CSI:NY episode.

[mrdrake209]

Csi: Ny Season 8 Ep 1 9/23/11

[2pals4ever]

I will hold on... rip John

[bigrainy91]

amazing song and it really does have a lot of meaning that helped me through a lot of the tough times

[joelramonmoronta]

wow..reminds me of my father...also on csi:ny premiere...tears man

[ElderGodBrandon]

this sogn is featured in the season premiere of CSI NY

[irishdemon9]

Agreed. The passing of Clarence has turned this song into another meaning....The Jungleland solo and the joyous Rosalita horns I will never forget...Throw 10th avenue freeze out in there too...Around 35 years of E Street magic and solo projects...RIP Mr. Clemons....Thank You.

[voicebyjack]

gr8 song. gr8 performance. RIP Big Man

[MECLASH27]

So so so good. I love this song so very much

[peacheh]

Its amazing to have a song that I want for both my wedding and my funeral. <3 RIP Big Man.

[charshock4]

Bruce and the E Street never cease to amaze.Truly the tightest group of musicians ever assembled.Oh and by the way what an incredibly beautiful song......

[mackeefy]

not just the best sax player to date but he had a beautiful voice

[brucespringsteenbomb]

this is awesome

[pinito100]

posiblemente su saxo más dulce y más bonito que nunca! Suena a 'sentimientos' :)

[andreajonker]

WAUW!

[budkearns]

All of the their voices are so unique but some how they blend and sound amazing together. This is truly a song with a powerful message of love.

[kend16]

Takes ones breath away.

Stunning performance by all.

[sildenafiltartrate]

...powerful.....lovely.......

[water2908]

This is MY funeral song...........best song in the world

[Tiiyna]

Comme c'est beau...

[MsAdam409]

There's A Beautiful River In The Valley Ahead.... Rest There In Peace, 4 U Truly R The original BIG MAN!

[RWOODWARD64]

wwwooowww

[chaddandbrittany]

This was a song played at our wedding! Brittany, I will Always Love You and I will wait for you!

[Lavishn6347]

I have the NEW YORK Version....... that one....... brings tears to you... wish I could bring that one forth.... that one brings forth tears........... and now.. even more......... Blessed Be~

[Andrea2990]

RIP BIG MAN.

[krocstyle]

anyone know the guitar tab for this arrangement?

[xCulturedLeftFootx]

@krocstyle I tried to post the link but it's not working. Search for If I Sould Fall Behind live in Dublin on Ultimate Guitar. The tab on there seems pretty spot on.

Essentially just drone the D string softly with your thumb while adding in the D-C#-B descend on the B string. Then alter the bass note to A and G. You'll work it out.

[VeraRitzen1]

The version I love the most, is the live one on the concert Live in New York City. Ever since I was born, I listen to Bruce and his band. My dad is a fan, so am I, and we have a lot of memory's together. He has all dvd's so far, and I know them all. I heard this song for the first time, and since then I always start singing with it. I remember my dad putting it on, and I stood in front of the tv singing. I hope me and my dad can enjoy this for a long time together. Clarence, we'll miss you

[JessFromMead]

Miss you Clarence

[water2908]

Can the 6 people that dosn`t like this song please step forward.............shame on you!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Easyslush]

WOW...! RIP Big Man. The party continues in Heaven... God Bless!

[2591loz]

RIP CC

[JeromeLCheatham]

RIP CC

[nygiantsmets57]

How could you dislike this video, those 6 ppl obviously have no soul

[ueks69]

RIP CC

[goingtomexico]

great!



[volbeatnl]

Clarence still can`t believe you`re gone man, so thankfull that i saw you perform live 4 times.. That`s the stuff i`m gonna tell my grandchildren. You`re gone but you will NEVER be forgotten!! REST IN PEACE BIG MAN!!

[DeeTread71592]

Brought me to tears this version. I have the original version, but want to find out where I can get this one on DVD. Someone mentioned that it is out there... anyone know where ? RIP Big Man... this song now makes me think of you, and has brought a new feeling and meaning.

[v1mattitude]

@DeeTread71592 You can find this version of the song on "The Complete Video Anthology 1978-2000" DVD, that's where this has been taken from.

[TheQrysta]

@v1mattitude Thank you so much for that information. Wish TVs made it a bit easier to find their soundtracks.

[escapetoamerica]

@v1mattitude its alos on the live in new york 2002 i think

[93Annelotte]

@DeeTread71592

You can find it on bruce springsteen Live in NY

[totoado]

@DeeTread71592

which original version ?

you mean the one with the whistle ?

[Dutchflavour]

@DeeTread71592 I think you can find it on the Live in Dublin 2007 dvd =)

[Dutchflavour]

@DeeTread71592 I misread. you wanted this version. sorry =)

[serenityinsoul]

Just an amazing amazing! I went to a place I thought I lost forever. Thank you so much for your phenomenal contribution Big Man! You will be dearly missed and always be loved by everybody.

[MHcleorules]

justin bieber:god sent me to make beatiful music!

bruce springsteen:funny,I don't remember sending anyone!

[thecamaleont]

people that put the thumb down should blush



[hjs480]

Nie gesehen.

Leider gegoogelt aus traurigem Anlass.

Alle in dieser Band waren große Musiker.

Umso trauriger der Tod des Big Man.

Ich kann nur Trauern.

Vielleicht sollte die Band gerade dieses Lied zum Lied des Big Man machen.

Es würde passen.

[biggame14]

RIP Big Man, may your music live on. You'll be missed

[JLJWproductions]

Rest in peace Clarence 'Big Man' Clemons the greatest sax player in the world. There's a beautiful river in the valley ahead. x x x

[MusicJunkieQ]

This song takes on a whole new meaning now that you're gone... RIP Big Man.

[Rocketjay12]

I first saw Bruce and the E Street band when I was a young man.I'm not so young anymore and life has become a lot of enduring losses of people that were important to me then. Clarence was one of those. RIP Big Man. Thanks for all the great times!

[JamesSeawardGuitar]

Thank you Clarence for all of the beautiful music you've shared with us over the years.

Such a powerful song. And so poignant now after such a sad loss. Love and prayers out to Clarence's family and E Street family.

Only such beautiful souls allowed to walk this Earth are the bearers of such love, compassion, truth and hope in the guise of beautiful, sweet music.

God bless Clarence.

[trmcw333]

Clarence is so missed by this world, but already so loved in the next! Heaven has a better Band today! You can feel our sadness, we can feel your JOY!

[WHITEWOLFALPHA22]

You feel the closeness as friends and family this band really truly was and will remain thru ages in this song. I believe with allmy heart Clarence Clemons us waiting for them in paradise. Can't wait to hear their voices in reunion on the other side. :) Sweet journey Big Man...

[MorgaanaSings]

Clarence Anicholas Clemons, Jr. (January 11, 1942 – June 18, 2011) Rest in Peace BIG MAN.

[DreemOnMe]

They did this in the last 2 Tours. So very moving then. Even more so now.

I heard it done w/just Bruce & Clarence on a radio special today. Looking for that.

Anyone? I was crying in my car, trying to drive to an app't. Couldn't believe how beautifully they sung it together. Love to find it...anywhere!

Big Prayers out to the Big Man's family & Band Family too.

RIP Clarence.

Much love & thanks for the joy you brought to so many, for so long.

Well done, Big Man!

[LoveThatCheddar]

My thoughts and prayers to your loved ones are as big as you were. Rest in Peace Big Man.

[ofatherree]

The music will never be the same - RIP Clarence - your gift of music and song was immeasurable..... you were the best, and were the soul of the E street band - peace to you....

[loftusboy9]

Big Man,,we'll see you on up the road...a man of huge presence,,saw him for the first time in Slane way back in 1985 when Bruce & the e-street band took live performance to a whole new level,,the magic between The Big Man & Bruce was just that..magic.. Clarence,may you rest in peace in the arms of your God..Deeply missed & will never be forgotten..bye for now.

[MrMamartin]

Goodbye my dear friend Big man; I saw a lot of concerts, a lot of shows, I received a lot of energy and a lot of emotions.

Ciao Clarence

[imahealer]

Tears for your loss! One can never be replaced. Clarence, you will always be remembered. Boss, my deep condolences to you!

[easternlights]

Rest in peace, Big Man... you live on when we play your music...

[Pugliosa]

beautiful.... RIP Big Man, you are sorely missed <3

[Bruinsfan194]

We will miss you Big Man...the best sax player ever from the best band ever

[hammlaw]

such a great song...to see the boss hand over the mike, so graciously, to his bandmates...this song is a tribute in itself.

[BrittMonkey]

Clarence, please wait for us. RIP Big Man...

[gaiotta86]

you will live forever in your music... rock in peace big man... we'll miss you so much...

[wsidechris]

This is the first video I thought of after hearing about Clarence Clemons. This slices right through me. A fond adieu to a memorable spirit.

[moniquezyerveld]

just beautiful.....

we will miss you Bigman

[wyntergirl482]

RIP Big Man. Now you can be jamming in that concert venue in the sky with your fellow bandmate Danny Federici. We'll miss you here, but look forward to seeing and hearing you on the other side.

[wyntergirl482]

RIP Big Man. Now you can be jamming in that concert venue in the sky with your fellow bandmate Danny Federici. We'll miss you here, but look forward to seeing and hearing you on the other side

[angstbeforebeauty]

Our love for Clarence... will be lasting and true.....we will wait for you. xo A peaceful eternity, Big Man. xoxoxoxo

[BPeijnenborgh]

BEST SONG EVER MADE !

[Blujeanspirit]

Extraordinary.  I just have no words.

[jonesey67]

So sad today.

Good luck, good bye, Big Man.

...but your music and your spirit will stay with us. Thank you.

[ChrisGordon1965]

It always sounds empty when we say we'll miss celebrities we didn't personally know when they die, but I feel very sad we have lost the Big Man. Thanks for your memories big fella.

[5150OU81219]

RIP Clarence...right now he's waiting up in Heaven for the Boss :)

[angstbeforebeauty]

@5150OU81219 I read somewhere on another site: Big Man has a new Boss now,,,, God.  :) A peaceful eternity to you,,, Big Man. xo Love You.

[TheNjivorygirl]

R.I.P. Clarence.

I hope you are looking down and see all the tears, laughter and joy that you have and will continue to bring to our lives.

It seems for now we have fallen behind but you will be waiting for us - hopefully playing the sax - so one day we will follow you home!

Not goodbye Big Guy . . . just until we meet again.

<3 <3 <3