Bruce Springsteen - The Rising (Live from the VMA's 2002)

[wouryelcome]

This Amazing Song--which, of course, Bruce wrote in the wake of 9-11--isn't "just" about that event, its impact and aftermath. Rather, "The Rising" transcends even that great tragedy, because--as is true of all Great Works of Art --The Boss transforms this remarkable work INTO the Very Essence OF Life Itself ! And thus The Rising, I believe, IS the MOST Powerful; Moving: and yes, Life-affirming Anthem in the Entire Canon of Rock Music

[rangerman96]

Something good at the vma's for once

[Mrlaboeuf89]

new jersey's baby!!!!!!!!! pure greatness!!!!!

[CrimsonSunsetfire]

Trust a beautiful, shining soul like Mr. Springsteen to turn one of the most brutal, tragic, and sad events in American history into something rare, uplifting, fitting, and spiritually awesome. What better tribute could there be to the 3,000 who died that day ten years ago?

[arln1966]

@CrimsonSunsetfire If you listen to ALL his music, it was a hand up for all of America to try to reach out and grab hold of The American Dream. And then to hold on tightly to it because while the dream was guaranteed, keeping it wasn't.

[Bossladyone2]

Thank you Lord for putting Bruce in the Garden State. How proud you must be of the most beautiful blossom In The Garden. How can one not love The Jersey Boy?

[Mrlaboeuf89]

ANOTHER GARDEN STATE A LIST  FINEST...........

[MCEProd22]

I just cant belive how upbeat the live version is compared to the album verson.

Powerful song.

[TheTwssband]

That guitar player with the bandana or whatever reminds me of that recurring character off of "Are you afraid of the dark?"

[TSkkristen]

@TheTwssband It's little Stevie Van Zandt

[draber12]

so this was before britney spears and miley cryus dominated the vmas

[jonny100684]

@draber12 no this was actually in the heyday of pop stars on the VMAs and as u see is less than a year after 9/11 and its in NYC. MTV knew how to work it. Sorry to any pop fans but its not likely any pop star could write a song this stirring with so many emotions that summed up how so many people felt.

[gotti317]

how many people can you have on 1 microphone? reminds me of a bunch of pups trying to feed off the same titty

[LaurelleStar]

Thanks for this video. I was also a teenager who discovered The Boss on my own in the 1990s. A lot of the Springsteen songs that I love were released before I was born, I guess that means they're timeless!

[Category5PHL]

To all of you Beiber loving idiots, THIS is what REAL music sounds like.

Long live the boss!

[BobReidy]

Right on.

[arln1966]

@Category5PHL absolutely. There is nothing or no one who is even close to Springsteen as far as power in his voice, power in his message, raw emotion in his songs, and drawing his audience in to the point they feel as if they are onstage with him. And to think he used to play 6 hour concerts when he started out.

[justice2381]

KleWdSide it's actually bruce sprinsteen and the e street band

[KleWdSide]

@justice2381 Really? Gee, I had no idea...

[OhioRails]

Me too! And The Rising was the first song I fell in love with as well! I'm 15.

[ike041476]

they rocked the hell out of this song and i'm not even into this type of music...............

[ChrisDutch]

This song is actually my son Kyle's real introduction to the Boss. He loved the song and the CD and I remember him finding the CD and sitting on his floor memorizing the lyrics from the song sheet and singing them. Several years later whehn i took him to see Bruce the Boss threw into the encores and it was real treat for him. There's nothing like this guy, absolutely nothing.

[Society619]

2002 VMA's was an awesome show

[dieselemt]

I remember this performance, watching it all these years later I still get goosebumps singing along to this

[TomCollinsgirl]

this was the last great VMA performance

[heart4freddie]

This is my first time singing this. How can you not shed a tear. I feel so much for the

people who lost their lives and their families. Bruce does what no one else can. Thanks so much for posting this.

[rocker5318]

most epic song ever

[mobaseballx20]

the BOSS is rock and rolls god

[Rising727]

Epic performance. In the most (only) important MTV VMA ever.

343!!!!

You always live in our memory. We miss you. America's heroes!

[Rising727]

ROCK N ROLL NEVER DIES!!!!!!!!!!

[metsfan5319]

343

never forget

[AllisonMY]

Thanks, Bruce.

[Cauldron6]

The performance was absolutely moving. Hats off to you, Mr. Springsteen.

[buckeyesrule10]

that's exactly how i liked the boss i was about 12 and i saw him on TV liked this song and bought the album. Liked it so started to buy his other albums and they all just kick ass. No parents told me to listen to him just all on my own. Can't wait for the Philadelphia shows.

[mlansle1]

lol same my dad never listened to him! i have this show on bootleg cd its great considering the rain

[Rixliss316]

Most def, my favorite MTV performance ever. Great choice, glad you found the Boss!

[Dvdjnknsn]

Hey KleWDside

Me, too! I always knew who Bruce was but didn't get into his music until this album. So, I guess I didn't become a fan until age 32! It doesn't matter when it happens to us, just as long as it does!! :)

[tnaimpact]

how come bruce is not performing anymore at the VMAS:(?

[tdbella]

Only one thing is missing from this video: James Gandolfini introducing them. Yep, it happened.

[KleWdSide]

I remember seeing a video involving Gandolfini's intro atleast once, but the quality was awful.

[tnaimpact]

was bruce nominated at the vmas?

[pritchard2009]

this song brings back so much happy memories of back when i was a kid i remember going to see him live in the RDS on the rising tour as i was a kid and basically naive i hated his music until i went to that concert hate him now? not a chance that man is my world 17 now and cant live without his music love working on a dream love bruce geting a replica guitar love bruce hes a ground breakin booty shakin earth quakin viagra takin rock n roll king

[Poundcakebowler]

If I remember right, he wrote this song in honor of the victims of 9/11/01

[Rising727]

Still one of my all times favorites from one of my favorite albums. Pure rock'n roll!

[theboywhocantollie]

obama!

[PeruvianJew]

Can't beat the Boss.

[birdmantd]

Come on up for Verizon!

[bruusie]

wow, great

[zforce355]

The Best!