Bruce Springsteen "American skin (41 shots)" Subtitulado

[loco5430]

Another great job by Boss!

Sad that the video and the audio didn't match well though (by the end of the song, the video was about a whole bar behind the audio)

[rkirbinator]

wow

[southerndream]

such a powerful song,love you Bruce!

[TheDavelogan]

The lyrics, music and performance of this song, prove that he is the Boss. Creating silence like that equals the start of Thunder Road in Barca in 2002.

[biggles1111]

I'd like to see anyone who can make an audience snap into silence like that!

[robertuuces]

what's the name of the woman who sings with them? I think she's very famous but I can't remember her name thanks!!

[JakeFoxLong]

@robertuuces Patti Scialfa? She's Bruce's wife.

[robertuuces]

@JakeFoxLong hello, I didn't know he was married, thanx a lot!

[DetectiveDude114]

did you know he says 41 shots 41 times in this song

it took him 41 minutes to write

he's sang it 41 times in 41 concerts

and he was 41 when he wrote this

[fredriquemagic]

@DetectiveDude11, He wasn't 41 when he wrote this, he was 51, he is 60 now so he was 41 in 1991, he wrote this in 2000.

[DetectiveDude114]

@fredriquemagic It was I joke I wasn't serious

[cfrancis6]

He is a man of conviction and he proves it by writing and playing this song. Awesome!!

[easton1337]

This is why the boss is the man, a true legend. He lost his police escort because of this song, it makes him the one and only.

[comeonnow68]

Always brilliant, Bruce, moving us with your plenty of talent compositions and your thrilling and passionate interpretations. You have already given us many pieces of yourself... but we're still anxious for more... keep on writing, Bruce... keep on playing... And, please, Bruce...Keep on rockin' like that!!!

[petemitchell761]

Please: Is there anyone who can report me if some officer has been sentenced for that Tragedy? Im sorry, but I know Amadou Diallo thanks to Bruce (He doesnt put up with the name of boss). I love USA cuz its the most important democracy all over the world and if someone has got it wrong the law should take its course. Shouldnt it? How did the story end? If it had a sequel. Thanks..

[MBeham2]

Thank you Bruce.

That´s all I have to say!

Your music is keeping me alive!

[FORO55]

La fuerza de la canción, debería ser suficiente y explicita con la gente, hay que reflexionar sobre el contenido.

[bidouillefan]

Magique, mon artiste préféré . C'est un Dieu cet Homme.

Sa voix est l'une des plus belle au monde ...

The BOSS <3<3

[capitanoss10]

eres magico....

[neferetnoe]

qué más se puede añadir?

[hubdam]

41 shots not one or two. Just for a wallet...41 shots

[SuzzyStohelit]

A very hard song so full of needless hurt, someone has to wake up in pain every day, I'm so sorry for all..

[spanky03chuck]

4 Officers names draged through the mud for a tragic mistake made bc of a hostil enviroment. 4 Officers murdered bc they wore badges Lakewood WA.  Humm...

[jimihendrixfender]

Personally, I don't think the tune is anything to recommend, but because the lyrics are honest, relevant and paint a clear picture of how the USA is treated, you can't help but feel Springsteen is more of a prophet than a songwriter. That's just my opinion.

[carlitox3956]

bruce es una grande de la musica,sus canciones llegan a dejar un mensaje cosa que no hacen eso ni tokyo hotel ni jonas brothers quienes deberian aprender que esto es verdadera musica y que esto es musica con contenido no con un vacio

[gustavopflorez]

POWERFULL WONDERFUL AMAZING SONG

[pompeies]

esta canción me hizo ver muchas cosas de otra manera...miré hacia la derecha y despues hacia la izquierda...y que te queda? vivir vivir vivir y obligarse a ser feliz porque alguien puede que eso de vivir te lo quiera prohibir...te quiero hermana

[SuzzyStohelit]

Yes, it was tragic, and I think it was good of you to write Civilians need to know that you have heart, and not all police officers are bad guys. Thanks

[malm1986]

and not all police officers are bad guys??? who thinks that?? maybe the real bad guys themselves... the diallo shooting was so tragic... I love this song.. but att the same time, the police today encounters gang violence, drive by shootings with weapons alot bigger than hand guns... it's insane, thats what you see in WAR... that shit is what the MILITARY train for... and now police officers have to deal with this at home on their own streets.. if that is what you face every other day, you shoot!

[malm1986]

I'm not saying that its either right or wrong, but people need to understand that police officers are at times put under extreme pressure where they have to make a decision with only the time it takes to blink ones eye... being shot with 41 shots?? YES that is INSANE!!! and I "support" this song.. but you need to be sober and see both sides... being a police officer was never easy, but today probably worse than ever... you might face criminals geared for war on your own streets..

[SuzzyStohelit]

Sober? Take a look at my channel, my kid was killed by a drunk driver, he laid on the side of the road for 4 hours. No State Trooper came to my door, it was on the news before I heard. Not easy being me either... yet I can forgive.

[djmccoy23]

@malm1986 I think the message of the song is sort of missed, he never calls out the cops on what they did. Bruce got a lot of criticism at the time the song was released but said in interviews the song was about how the whole situation was tragic, how a country can come to a point where a teenager reaching for his wallet is shot down because he automatically veiwed as dangerous and the police that have to live with the fact that they killed an innocent person.

[amf508]

Being a 20 year law enforcment officer I was initally bothered by this song; now my feeling is quite the contrary. This song is very moving. The Diallo shooting while very tragic brought to light several issues about law enforcement rarely discussed before. Police (and soldiers) are commonly placed in situations where they have to make difficult decisions in a split second and with limited information. I believe 41 shots were fired because the cops thought they were being fired upon. Tragic

[SuzzyStohelit]

Yes well said, my Dad said they were "trigger-happy" when this happened, and I'm a bit surprised it doesn't happen more often....

[billybillyboab]

The furore over this song was as baffling as it was distrubting. Bruce wrote about a murder, pure and simple, and yet the media and NYPD and Mayor Giulani turned on him for doing so. Shooting someone 41 times is excessive even if you think he is a crimnal. I am a freelance writer and in my review of Springsteen's Top 20 tracks, this had to be make the list. The guiater solo at the bridge represents the anguish of Diallo's mother.

[SuzzyStohelit]

@billybillyboab Yes, well said I was living in NYC when this went down.

It made the papers for weeks, and the NYPD felt betrayed by this song.

Bruce made a comment that he was booed by hem, but when he played another song all seemed to forget and cheered him on. Bruce is an honest man who stands up for his values no matter what comes down.

I have great respect for him, and this song

[ColmtheTerrible]

@billybillyboab He was shot at 41 times, hit 19 times. He ran from men identifying themselves as police officers. He drew a rectangular object (his wallet) from his pocket when he was only backlit by a vestibule light. The LEOs opened fire at a man holding a small, rectangular object.

The saddest thing about Amadou Diallo's death is that it was was totally avoidable, and caused by mistakes made and hasty actions taken by both himself and the officers.

[drdecioabreu]

is this song about diabblo shot 41 times by the police nyp

[rkem88]

BEST MUSICAN EVER

BRUCE <3

4 ever..

[96waterfall]

this a cool song

[theByrdsfan1]

this was at msg, right?

[remborded]

incredible --how message can be put so effectivelty .

hard to confess but true---- Americans are best when it comes to artistic creativity

[theByrdsfan1]

have you heard of the who, the beatles, eric clapton, led zepplin, the rolling stones,

[remborded]

Buddy ,I have heard of these colonial legends of yours.

Always believe in natural reaction.

When you hear this song the reaction is WOW and thats itttt

[lacenas]

Muy buena.

" No es ningún secreto, hablando claro amigo mío : te pueden matar simplemente por vivir en tu piel americana "

[SuzzyStohelit]

Bruce always tells the truth.

Peace...

[colwyn2008]

Bruce never lets you down

[rosadelbosco]

yes ,he is the best

[rosadelbosco]

yes ,he's the best.

[groberson2007]

I never liked killing but sometimes we must

keep pulling the triggers for in god we trust.

[muabdib021]

Have you noticed? They exactly repeat "41 shots" 41 times ^^.

So well played it is repeteative at all... but that´s another mark of class of this band.

[SuzzyStohelit]

Someones paying attention! I know I didn't catch it.

Thank you for posting

[madboutspringsteen]

You're wrong - '41 shots' is NOT repeated '41 times' it's repeated '35 times'.

[Ian3985]

similar to an arcade fire song...I wonder when there new album is coming?

[yankeesfreak24]

came out a month ago man

[SuzzyStohelit]

I was living in NYC when this happened.

The NYC police dept always gave Bruce an escort to Shea Stadium as a courtesy, when he sang this song they stopped with the escorts, Bruce didn't mind, but it really bothers me... it wasn't a secret...

[javeirU2]

"the boss" is magnificent. this song is beautiful

[SuzzyStohelit]

The empathy from Bruce and the band is heart- breaking, This band feels.

[SuzzyStohelit]

You got it!

Peace NOW!

[Koindrank]

Also, check out 41:19 by Public Enemy if you want a black perspective on the same subject.

[Koindrank]

In my top three of springsteen tracks.

Together with Youngstown and My beautiful reward.

He´s amazing.

[tcklita]

there is a bug between the sond and the movies

[SuzzyStohelit]

I caught that right off- I was hoping someone else would comment

you did...

[srandrelo]

¡¡qué maravilla!! Muchaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaas gracias!!

[paddy69erxxx]

very powerful song

[jamie69247]

clarence is a great saxaphone player but the best saxaphone player in the world has left us! rest in peace Leroi Moore. Dave Matthews Band 4ever

[fearlessleader4life]

so the cops shot some man 41 fuckin times just cas they couldnt see his hands and they assumed it was a gun? someone please fill me in on the story behind this song

[SuzzyStohelit]

Yeah, they thought his cell phone was a gun.

Must have been dark...

..."promise mama you'll always keep your hands in site?"

Peace Suz

[bjornuk]

I read they thought it was a wallet

[SuzzyStohelit]

If you go to Wikipedia, it says wallet, but in the days after The (NYC) Daily News wrote it could have been a cell phone, a wallet even an Ipod.. I am sorry about the mistake.

[slippyal2]

Ipod were not around then.

[panr85]

Boss's magic!!The E Street band is amazing!Stop the violence!!No more innocent blood on the streets!!

[ametllet]

Gracias por los subtitulos. Tenía una idea sobre lo que decía la canción y ahora ya lo se exactamente.

[DRAGONS147]

love this song love bruce springsteen sung with such passion. but im not sure of the story behind the song, i mean did the cops actually put 41 bullets into an innocent man rummaging around looking for his wallet or whats the story? does any1 know?

[eloigispert]

bravo por el trabajo de maquetación.

este es uno de mis himnos del boss.

gracias

[mcgarry47]

Unbelievable jeff

[SuzzyStohelit]

Clarence and his sax bring tears to my eyes.

Peace NOW!

Suz

[Flaggius]

AMEN AMERICA!!! I LOVE AMERICA!!! Too bad I live in Sweden. Hell, I can move there when I get older :)

[mjs230]

Bruce is succint in his lyrics - listen learn and watch - world leaders , how many have to die?

[SuzzyStohelit]

How many have to die? Well said mjs, and it seems to me that it would ( mostly) be the young ones.

Flaggius bit that thread straight on...

[mjs230]

Thank you Suzzy - I'm from the other side of the pond, but feel for your losses as much as our own . . . . The Boss is awesome in his delivery of this number,in my humble opinion.

[SuzzyStohelit]

a -1? whoa where did that come from? I was responding to rgsaural. The comment from him seemed to say " This happens every day so what's the use? This is one of Bruces best songs in my humble opinion.

Life is unfair, but we don't have to accept it, we can fight back with love, education, and music- and Bruce excells at it all.

Peace Suzzi

[Gigsixstring]

You`re right suzzy. I respect your opinion. We should be open-minded. Even it doesn`t make much difference, we should still fight back the injustice in this world and we should believe. why not? Thanks Bruce for making this thrilling and beautiful song. It really moved me. Anyway, Bruce`s guitar solo is really emotional and heartfelt. Peace. Gigla.

[Kilovolver]

La traducción no es precisa, pero gracias

[pomwii]

Spine chilling, classic springsteen

[SuzzyStohelit]

That life? I don't think so... not in my world.

Peace....

[rgsaural1975]

bruce, actually great, a pity to have to write about this issues, but that's, unfortunatly,life

[80sMusicOwnz]

I remember when he played this when I went. I cried so hard. Great job Bruce

[LUIGI989]

Nobodyy has the guts to write the things springsteen writes! Absolutely spine chilling.

On a side note, the video part is way behind the sound.