Springsteen - Seeger Sessions

Bathgate66 · May 2006

I wonder if Pearl Jam has their own version of " The Men In Black"

thats pretty awesome.
they escort people from up in the nosebleeds ( as high as the very last row of the venue ) and all the way down into the front row ! pretty awesome !

News updated May 8, 2006

MANCHESTER ENGLAND ENGLAND
"How Can I Keep From Singing," one of the DualDisc's bonus tracks, premiered in Manchester last night, a near-acapella performance lead off by Patti Scialfa. And returning to the set after "we fucked this up so bad back in Asbury we haven't been back to it since" was "Cadillac Ranch," replacing "Adam Raised a Cain" on the handwritten setlist. While it was a rowdy, boozy crowd, that didn't carry over to the sing-along on this one... after calling for crowd participation on the "Mystery Train" chorus, Bruce observed, "That was miserable -- we need some professional help!" But you can't say the crowd wasn't into the party in general; they made up for the sing-along in "Pay Me My Money Down" at the end of the set, and for "Old Dan Tucker" four songs in, as Bruce put it, "The stage has just been rushed to a 150-year-old song!" "If I Should Fall Behind" (not played) was an alternate for "My City of Ruins" on the setlist. And good news for nosebleed ticketholders -- the Man in Black was back, filling up the front row! Thanks to Glenn for the setlist scan.

Next: The second of three back-to-back-to-back shows in the UK, as Bruce returns to Hammersmith in London tonight.

wheather they screw it up or not- i'm dying to hear Cadillac Ranch in this style,....
where are all the European Jammers who attended these shows? Reviews ?,.....

Bathgate66 · May 2006

News updated May 9, 2006

5/8: THIS SURE IS STIRRING UP SOME GHOSTS FOR ME...
"Finally, London is ready for Bruce Springsteen and the Seeger Sessions Band!"... as, three decades on, Bruce returns to the site of his first UK shows for Born to Run. The tour premiere of "Long Black Veil" as an ad-lib after "Cadillac Ranch" makes this the longest set yet. Although the crowd knew the "Mystery Train" chorus to "Cadillac Ranch," Bruce seemed not to want to risk a poor response two nights running. But the crowd was really up for this show, with plenty of singing along, and the smaller, more intimate venue certainly helped. The "blowed away" response in the chorus to "My Oklahoma Home" nearly knocked Bruce back, and "Open All Night" (love the swing version) and "Pay Me My Money Down" were raucous as hell. Bruce is so relaxed and obviously enjoying himself -- there seems to be no pressure. He referred to his previous visit here twice during the concert: an opening mention of the venue seeming familiar, and a lengthy speech before "Saints" about how each show has its memories and ghosts, and how good it was to be playing here again 30 years later. This was a stunning show. With apologies to Jon Landau, I have seen the future of folk/gospel/jazz/blues/rock 'n' roll/soul/rockabilly fusion and its name is Bruce Springsteen. In the audience: former Director General of the BBC, Greg Dyke. -report by Nick Mays

Next: One more in London tonight, as Bruce and the band play a special gig for BBC Radio 2's Sold on Song.

the Boss knocking them dead across the pond !
cant wait for my shows in late June ! Momentum should have them hitting on all cylinders at that point in time !
Good times !

Bruuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuce!

Bathgate66 · May 2006

just another example of the plethora of charities the Boss is involved with - for those who said he's greedy

http://www.backstreets.com/Assets/Images/newsAnnie06.jpg

LOOKING FOR SOMETHING PRETTY YOU CAN HANG UP ON YOUR WALL?
Up for auction on eBay beginning on Thursday is this beautiful Annie Leibovitz photograph of Springsteen in 1999, previously seen in her book, American Music. It's a large (20" x 24"), limited edition print (5 of 20), signed by the photographer, and valued at $5,500. The auction benefits the National Priorities Project, a Massachusetts non-profit that "provides citizens and community groups with tools to make federal policis more understandable and just." The auction will run from 5 p.m. Thursday, May 11 to 5 p.m. Sunday May 21. Watch this space for a link once the auction starts!

The photograph was taken on September 20, 1999, backstage at the First Union Center in Philadelphia (show #3 of the 6 nights in Philly). Clearly visible is the previous night's setlist, to ensure the requisite setlist changes from night to night. At the moment captured, Bruce had only written that night's list up to "Tenth Avenue Freeze-out." The guitar he's holding and book of songs he's looking at suggest that he's deciding -- at that very moment -- what to play in the famous "post-Tenth" slot in the setlist, often the biggest setlist surprise on any given night... Philly got "Back in Your Arms" that night.

spida1998 · May 2006

I was at said Manchester show, had a blast. Took me a while to recognise Cadillac Ranch, and I didn't know the Mystery Train chorus (nor did anyone around me!).

Definitely catch this show if you get a chance, really good fun.

Bathgate66 · May 2006

spida1998 wrote:

I was at said Manchester show, had a blast. Took me a while to recognise Cadillac Ranch, and I didn't know the Mystery Train chorus (nor did anyone around me!).

Definitely catch this show if you get a chance, really good fun.

i cannot wait to hear this revamped version of Cadillac Ranch !

I have heard alot of fans didnt recognize it, and they all seemed to really like it.
how about that kid on the Banjo, spida?
he steals alot of the attention- for sure !

cheers !

Bathgate66 · May 2006

Yes ! Snagged me a pair to the show at The Worlds Most Famous Arena this morning !

For anyone that cares, plenty of decent reserved seats remain- * ( * all the floor " GA " seating is long gone )

http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1D003CA4D1F18991?artistid=736179&majorcatid=10001&minorcatid=1

Clifwith1f · May 2006

Seems that the Nissan Pavilion (DC) show wasn't selling very fast, so they opened up the lawn for $25. I haven't seen that for the other shows though.

Bathgate66 · May 2006

http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio2/soldonsong/whatson/springsteen_live.shtml

THREE-SONG VIDEO CLIP FROM BBC SHOW ONLINE NOW
In advance of the TV broadcasts this week (BBC 4, May 19, 10 p.m.; BBC 2, May 20, 11:30 p.m), you can get a significant sneak peek of the Sold on Song concert with a 20-minute video clip online now at bbc.co.uk. It's got "John Henry," "Mrs. McGrath," and "Jacob's Ladder," filmed at London's St. Lukes on May 9. And now that the concert has aired on BBC Radio 2, the full audio is also available for streaming, online for the next week.

And on Sunday, May 21, listen for a Springsteen interview on BBC Radio 2, on Johnny Walker's show from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. GMT.

not everyones cup of tea

but for those that enjoy it,

enjoy it !

Bathgate66 · May 2006

Clifwith1f wrote:

Seems that the Nissan Pavilion (DC) show wasn't selling very fast, so they opened up the lawn for $25. I haven't seen that for the other shows though.

still think there are MSG tix remaining too,....

thats a rarity but hey its not the E Street Band

Bathgate66 · May 2006

wow- sorry i posted that video !

that video is so poor quality !
its from BBC and you arent able to make the screen image any bigger, without losing major detail and resolution !

appologies !

Bathgate66 · May 2006

i'm still a little shocked that Bruce allowed American Idol to use his song
Dancing In The Dark.
If you dont count "Because The Night"-- which one of the girls sang at the beginning of this season-- its the first Bruce song that has been used on AI .( that he actually recorded )

Taylor pulled it off, i wish him the best of luck.

at this point, if you're in the top 3, you're gonna be famous and make lots of $ .

Bathgate66 · May 2006

Bruce performs
" Bring 'em Home " during his performance in Paris

dedicated to Soldiers everywhere.

http://www.savefile.com/files.php?fid=6419070

enjoy !

Bathgate66 · May 2006

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Bathgate66 · May 2006

http://www.Backstreets.com/news.html had some fun, writing this review using alot of Zeppelin references. Funny stuff:

5/21: BABE I'M GONNA LEAVE YOU
After a 3-week run in Europe, Springsteen Rambles On
With the surviving members of Led Zeppelin in town to accept the Polar Music Prize (an honor Springsteen received in 1997), Jimmy Page was in the house for the Stockholm show. Alas, Bruce didn't seize the moment and bring him up for "When the Levee Breaks" -- Page stayed in the crowd. (Heartbreaker, huh?) But he surely didn't stay in his seat, as this European tour-closer had everyone fired up, on stage and off. A Whole Lotta Love from the enthusiastic crowd, a contrast to the previous night in Oslo as Bruce hinted, joking, "I don’t have to mention any names...." It was a longer set, giving No Quarter at 22 songs and over two-and-a-half hours. And while most of the Songs Remained the Same, Bruce worked in a few of the rarities from this leg: "Bring Them Home," "Long Black Veil," and "Adam Raised a Cain" (introduced as "an old song written by a very old man"). Springsteen gave a special Thank You to his Friends in Sweden and noted how long it's been Since I've Been Loving You: "This is the 31st year we’ve been coming here," he said fondly, adding that since he's only 30 years old, "It’s a true miracle!" Of the European tour as a whole: "We had a wonderful time the past three weeks. I wish it could have been twice as long." Sounds like he'll be doing something about that come the fall, with more Dancing Days ahead for Europe... for now, he's gonna Bring It on Home.

Next: U.S. fans, Your Time is Gonna Come: No more Over the Hills and Far Away... Springsteen and the band take a Night Flight back across the Ocean to start the U.S. leg in Boston this Saturday. (And of course, soon after that, they're Going to California.) Hot Dog, We're Gonna Groove!

Bathgate66 · May 2006

Bruce " Loves that Dirty Water "

5/27, BOSTON: OUT COMES THE WOLF
After a ten-city European tour, Springsteen and the Seeger Sessions Band return to the States to play to a typically fine Boston audience -- "A great way to start off the American leg," Bruce said, "Every crowd should be like this!" The band's first U.S. date since their stunning turn at Jazzfest in New Orleans nearly a month ago finds them even tighter, and as the confidence level has risen, songs have stretched out with more solos. Patti was back on stage tonight after bowing out of Europe early, signifying the number of shows she missed with just four wiggling fingers. What we've thought of as the European horn section was still part of the proceedings tonight, too; Mark Pender and LaBamba joined in halfway through to bring the horn count to six -- and, with their style and power, helped raise the energy level for the show's back half. A six-song encore began with the first U.S. performance of "Bring Them Home," which debuted in Paris, played tonight specifically with Memorial Day in mind. It took the place of "My City of Ruins," dropped for the first time on tour. Another surprise in the encore, per tradition, was the just-for-Boston special, "Dirty Water." Local showgoers have been treated to this Standells classic regularly on recent tours, from the E Street garage stomp version at the Fleet Center and Fenway Park, to Bruce's solo voice-and-harp holler on the Devils & Dust tour. It was given a different twist with this new band tonight, of course, but the more things change the more they stay the same -- old pal Peter Wolf was on hand once again for this one, staying on stage as "Dirty Water" moved right into "Buffalo Gals" and adding ad libs about a "redheaded girl."

jack_bass_player · May 2006

I love the Seeger Sessions album, and the 7 pages of this thread seems to suggest that lots of others do as well

My favourite song on it is "O Mary Don't You Weep", I can't get enough of it, anyone else share that as their favourite??

Jack

Bathgate66 · May 2006

Hey Jack - did you catch any of the recent European Shows ?

I like O' Mary,
but today ( every day my fav changes )
I am enjoying John Henry .

I also like Jacobs Ladder. Both were exceptional performed live at the rehearsal shows .

cheers !

jack_bass_player · May 2006

Bathgate66 wrote:

Hey Jack - did you catch any of the recent European Shows ?

I like O' Mary,
but today ( every day my fav changes )
I am enjoying John Henry .

I also like Jacobs Ladder. Both were exceptional performed live at the rehearsal shows .

cheers !

I missed the Euro dates unfortunately :(

Bathgate66 · May 2006

I'll be coming down off my Pearl Jam high, and nothing can help that better then a little Bruce Juice. 2 shows in late June and these television appearances:

TIVO ALERT: LATE NITE TELLYVISION, COAST TO COAST
The Seeger Sessions Band is about to hit U.S. shores, and while they're touring around for the next month, Springsteen will work some late night TV appearances into the schedule. First up will be The Tonight Show with Jay Leno on Monday June 5, to be taped in the afternoon before the show at the Greek and to air that night. Then toward the end of the leg, he'll hit Late Night with Conan O'Brien while in NYC for the Madison Square Garden show, to air Friday night June 23 (actually, early morning June 24). Will Max and Larry have a drum-off? Tune in to find out...

Low_Light03 · May 2006

Anybody else really loving the Seeger Sessions cd?? I love it. It sounds so different. The dvd making of documentary is also great. My fav song so far is Erie Canal.

Springsteen - Seeger Sessions

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