Why is Bruce Springsteen popular?

[michigancat]

Honestly.

[chum1]

Spearheaded grassroots rock portion of disco backlash?

[michigancat]

Spearheaded grassroots rock portion of disco backlash?

That kind of makes sense.  I've worked a lot with old blue-collar dudes, and they get REALLY PISSED if you suggest they listened disco.  It's funny.

[mjrod]

He had been a singer since the 70's.   

Don't know why people like him.  He's had a couple of good songs, but nothing I thought was really that good.

Helped Courtney Cox become famous.

[KSt8er]

He made some of the, if not the, most soulful rock and roll and his songs carry emotion seldom few ever could.  That and Clarence can play a mean SOB'n sax.  Seriously, the dude is an icon for a reason.  May not be your cup o tea is all.  The radio, like they always do, beat some of them to death but there are plenty of great tunes not played on the radio. 

[ECN]

its a new jersey thing.

[michigancat]

its a new jersey thing.

But I can almost understand the Bon Jovi success.

[pissclams]

Kool And The Gang were also from New Jersey, as was Frank Sinatra.

[michigancat]

Kool And The Gang were also from New Jersey, as was Frank Sinatra.

Again, I get their success.

Little T and One Track Mike seem like they're ARE from Jersey.

[Kat Kid]

BORN IN THE U-S-A, I WAS...BORN IN THE U-S-A!

[ECN]

its a new jersey thing.

But I can almost understand the Bon Jovi success.

my sister and i were actually discussing this the other day. my brother in law is from NY, and grew up on the east coast. when she goes back there for holidays, she says that BJ and BS are all over the place, still...like billboards, posters..etc.

we said..must be a jersey thing..and he said...pretty much.

its funny. because up until a few years ago, i still imagined them all wearing stone washed jeans still.

and they do. also, they think kansas has all dirt roads.

true story.

[michigancat]

^Kansas probably has the most extensive dirt road system in the country.

[greasd up deaf guy]

Born to Run=one of the most critically overrated albums of all-time.

[ECN]

nebraska is a great song though.

[cyclist]

BORN IN THE U-S-A, I WAS...BORN IN THE U-S-A!

Question:

Was MJ born in East LA ?

[cyclist]

Seriously though,

The "Boss"  spoke to my generation.  New Jersey or not, I like his music.

[ECN]

my generation had pure crap.

[cyclist]

my generation had pure crap.

QFFT

[ECN]

i guess thats why i turn to:

the doors
beatles
pink floyd
zep....etc...when it comes to making a statement on how to write a damn song.

[WorldWideBalla21]

My Uncle played guitar w/ Mr. Springsteen.

[cyclist]

My Uncle played guitar w/ Mr. Springsteen.

Really ?

8) 8) 8) 8)

[WorldWideBalla21]

My Uncle played guitar w/ Mr. Springsteen.

Really ?

8) 8) 8) 8)

He's the one who had that song "jack and Diane" right?

[cyclist]

My Uncle played guitar w/ Mr. Springsteen.

Really ?

8) 8) 8) 8)

He's the one who had that song "jack and Diane" right?

Cripes !

That is John Couger Mellencamp, you dolt !

[ECN]

LOL.

cyclist..remember..balla is just a child....

but LOL all the way

[cyclist]

LOL.

cyclist..remember..balla is just a child....

but LOL all the way

Sorry balla !

[ECN]

no...i meant he won't know what a dolt is.

[cyclist]

no...i meant he won't know what a dolt is.

[WorldWideBalla21]

My Uncle played guitar w/ Mr. Springsteen.

Really ?

8) 8) 8) 8)

He's the one who had that song "jack and Diane" right?

Cripes !

That is John Couger Mellencamp, you dolt !

Oh, then it was John Melloncamp he played w/. Sorry I'm not into oldies.

[WorldWideBalla21]

LOL.

cyclist..remember..balla is just a child....

but LOL all the way

I'm living on my own, how am I a child?

[ECN]

(compared to cyclist...dirt is a child)


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