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Bruce Springsteen sings for decent America

Bruce Springsteen unleashed a foul-mouthed rant against Donald Trump, calling his administration ‘incompetent, racist and reckless’ as he kicked off his tour in Minneapolis. The singer, 76, has appeared frequently in the city to protest the Trump and his White … Continue reading

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I wish I could visit America again; but I can’t – not at present!

Most American citizens are folks you would like. Most American citizens welcome individuals who want to come to America legally, and who want to become Americans. We would like to have more who are interested in becoming Americans, in pursuing … Continue reading

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Springsteen – Wembley – another glory day.

We did not sing “let it rain” as the rain came down on us, nor could we meet the Boss at Mary’s Place (he didn’t sing the song), but 100,000 or so of us, had a pretty good time at … Continue reading

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Dancing in the Park – the Boss turns it on!

This is a Springsteen review, but it’s also my memory of a great day spent with my partner, with friends and with 80,000 people who got a gig and a half. My story started yesterday lunchtime when I went with … Continue reading

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From Sondheim to Springsteen – I’m in a New York state of mind

  I must be in a New York state of mind.  Tonight I’ll be watching the boss strut his stuff in Hyde Park, last night I sat in the Bridewell Theatre and heard a new interpretation of twenty of so … Continue reading

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Have you got a hungry heart?

If you’re reading this before 1pm on Sunday May 3rd, there is time for you to click this link and here what remains of Hungry Heart’s Springsteen-athon. I’ve had my headphones on for just nearly 13 hours, taking me off … Continue reading

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I believe in a promised land

Being on a rock mid-Atlantic gives you some new perspectives. Like why our jam doesn’t taste of fruit – and how we manage to keep our dogs quiet in the morning. Listening to the dogs of Santa Lucia shout accross … Continue reading

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Born to overrun – Springsteen dancing in the park

Last night Hyde Park hosted  80,000 mesmerised spectators who stood in the rain and listened to Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band ,  joined by Sir Paul McCartney – the legend. Here’s the video footage of the two singing “I saw her standing … Continue reading

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