I never liked this song. Then I heard it covered by Billy Bragg. Still didn't like it. Then I heard it covered by Emmylou Harris, and it wasn't bad. Then I heard these guys cover it. Now I think of it as a really good song.
Funny thing is, I'm not a fan of Emmylou Harris or The National (I'm not saying they're not good, I just don't seek them out) but I am a fan of both Springsteen and Bragg.
I've never loved Springsteen's *Nebraska*. I've always thought, "The E Street band could have made these excellent songs, instead they're naked, hollow and bare." Sure, that's why people love that album, but I just think they could have been so much more. This is proof.
I should point out that "Atlantic City" is one of the greatest songs ever. That demo of it on Nebraska couldn't be improved on. It won't ever be.
The albums that Springsteen has maed with the E Street Band mean very little to me.Devils and Dust,Ghost of Tom Joad and Nebraska are the ones that really speak to me,Bruce has even said himelf that those albums are probably a truer representation of him as a person.The E Street band albums are good and all,but think there's something mroe honest about Bruce solo and acoustic.
I also love the three albums you mentioned... but seriously, how could you ignore "Darkness on the Edge of Town" or "Born to Run." Those albums deal with similar themes just with full-band arrangements.
The honesty is always there; sometimes the presentation changes.
The National always kind of reminded me of Bruce Springsteen in a way. I'm glad they're finally getting their due a bit. Great band.
jdunnatl 1 month ago in playlist YouTube Mix for The National
DYNAMITE cover!
TheMPOEye 4 months ago
gahhhh i fuckin love all of these guys
BeauSylvester47 5 months ago
so nice... thanks!
russtacean 1 year ago
Bruce and The National might as well be two best live acts in the world
vladamih 1 year ago
wow!!
BUTTSCRATCHER10 1 year ago
I never liked this song. Then I heard it covered by Billy Bragg. Still didn't like it. Then I heard it covered by Emmylou Harris, and it wasn't bad. Then I heard these guys cover it. Now I think of it as a really good song.
Funny thing is, I'm not a fan of Emmylou Harris or The National (I'm not saying they're not good, I just don't seek them out) but I am a fan of both Springsteen and Bragg.
jomidi 1 year ago 2
Brilliant !
mark9780 1 year ago
awesome
MB7Vids 2 years ago
Bruce + The National = Unbelievably Awesome
hungerfo 2 years ago
great. i love this song, i love this band.
Wolkenkuckucksheim 2 years ago 6
AWESOME SIMPLY AWESOME
TheIrishMcLovin 2 years ago 2
I was there!!! It was awesome when Bruce himself made a guest appearance at the end of the show!
potatodar 4 years ago 7
I've never loved Springsteen's *Nebraska*. I've always thought, "The E Street band could have made these excellent songs, instead they're naked, hollow and bare." Sure, that's why people love that album, but I just think they could have been so much more. This is proof.
I should point out that "Atlantic City" is one of the greatest songs ever. That demo of it on Nebraska couldn't be improved on. It won't ever be.
antneon 4 years ago 2
The albums that Springsteen has maed with the E Street Band mean very little to me.Devils and Dust,Ghost of Tom Joad and Nebraska are the ones that really speak to me,Bruce has even said himelf that those albums are probably a truer representation of him as a person.The E Street band albums are good and all,but think there's something mroe honest about Bruce solo and acoustic.
davidHasselhoff 3 years ago 2
I also love the three albums you mentioned... but seriously, how could you ignore "Darkness on the Edge of Town" or "Born to Run." Those albums deal with similar themes just with full-band arrangements.
The honesty is always there; sometimes the presentation changes.
bensmith3200 1 year ago
The whole Nebraska album was actually recorded with the band, but it was never released as they felt the original demo recordings were better
raresaturn 2 years ago