tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16517751.post2307458775389323031..comments2023-05-24T10:37:44.013-04:00Comments on Dispatches from the Northern Outpost: The Big Man Joins The BandShieldmaiden96http://www.blogger.com/profile/04673938377819957295noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16517751.post-82772364614779891242011-09-13T22:34:05.280-04:002011-09-13T22:34:05.280-04:00I wasn't a HUGE Springsteen fan, either, thoug...I wasn't a HUGE Springsteen fan, either, though I liked many a song and appreciated all they've contributed to the American music culture ... our scene... our flavors... our history... their legacy in that. <br /><br />But I had to comment because I really relate to what you said about music. Whenever a song comes on the radio, or over the speakers at a store, if it was a song I liked, I am transported to that sliver of my personal history when I first heard that song. I remember playing certain albums on the long drive back and forth between Wellsboro and Wake Forest, playing certain CDs over and over, and singing every nuance. I remember albums playing in the background when I worked in the kitchen at camp, or songs that we played at parties in my college service fraternity, or songs that we on "mix tapes" from friends in high school. I remember all the songs from the first record album I ever owned, when I was in 4th or 5th grade. I love that about music, and I love how it unites us.Hobo's Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02603557185161259949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16517751.post-10747721888097864202011-06-28T13:21:53.244-04:002011-06-28T13:21:53.244-04:00The first time I saw them in concert I was 8 years...The first time I saw them in concert I was 8 years old. My mother took me. And I have loved Bruce Springsteen & The E. Street Band ever since.<br /><br />RIP Mr. Clemmons.meleah rebeccahhttp://mommamiameaculpa.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16517751.post-74390333595634711422011-06-22T21:45:05.916-04:002011-06-22T21:45:05.916-04:00While I wasn't a huge Springsteen fan, my hear...While I wasn't a huge Springsteen fan, my heart sunk when I heard that The Big Man had passed. Gees, Bruce and the gang were the soundtrack to our high school and college years. Sad to see it go. :(Linhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07042143254001890567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16517751.post-18456475124684813682011-06-21T16:19:53.818-04:002011-06-21T16:19:53.818-04:00I remember listening to this tape on my Uncle'...I remember listening to this tape on my Uncle's farm in South Dakota, and all of us jamming out to a crappy walkman and a set of mini speakers I had rigged to the saddle of my horse! (none of us was old enough to drive) we would ride to the huge waterfall and lake near our farm, tether the horses and swim while listening. Thanks for the memories.KJ Callawayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02149652144080933322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16517751.post-34395119608719987272011-06-20T07:20:36.017-04:002011-06-20T07:20:36.017-04:00What a gorgeous tribute to him and the music of ou...What a gorgeous tribute to him and the music of our childhood. I feel like world is less skilful somehow now. Thank u for sharing this with us.Kirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17894442143508446312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16517751.post-35976177828352554332011-06-20T02:31:22.635-04:002011-06-20T02:31:22.635-04:00I love your post and I feel the same. My dad has a...I love your post and I feel the same. My dad has always been one of their biggest fans and we've been lucky to have gone together, to about 5 or 6 concerts. Every time, it's the best concert I've ever been to because everyone sings and everyone dances. For someone like me, who is naturally shy, going to one of their concerts always gets me moving and I'm never embarassed. And you're right, the E Street Band is a family and I'm happy they invited us to join. The night before Clarence had the stroke I stayed up late watching them on TV - The Rising Tour in Spain was on and I've seen it several times, but I had a blast just watching it from my couch! They will forever be my favorite band and they will forever remind me of my dad.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16517751.post-25553755291819864132011-06-19T20:54:00.464-04:002011-06-19T20:54:00.464-04:00Beautiful tribute post. Gave me the shivers becaus...Beautiful tribute post. Gave me the shivers because this could have been me. I have had the exact same experience with the E Street Band ever since I was 11 years old and got my first vinyl record ever: Born in the USA.<br /><br />Thanks for the great post.Marcohttp://www.i-marco.nl/weblog/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16517751.post-30307675670696171812011-06-19T13:33:53.075-04:002011-06-19T13:33:53.075-04:00Now THIS is what you call good music!
I've al...Now THIS is what you call good music!<br /><br />I've always loved Bruce Springsteen & The E. Street Band. I was so sad to hear about Mr. Clemmons. There will never be another.Melanynoreply@blogger.com