Comments on: Bruce Springsteen: Born in the U.S.A.

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Music » Quynh Anh Pham - Hello Vietnam instrumental version? - Phim ... — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 06:09:35 +0000

[...] Bruce Springsteen: Born in the U.S.A. | TheFrontloader.comLyrically, the song follows the story of a working class man through his experience and return from the Vietnam war. He returns to no opportunity, no family, “nowhere to run, nowhere to go.” It’s a sad, sad song that leaves the … [...]

By: pmc

pmc — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 02:50:24 +0000

wow how did i not see this blog sooner? STELLAR.

By: daniel

daniel — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 11:55:04 +0000

me too – all the vinyl, CD raw materials, radio airtime, and record company/consumer money wasted on a third rate elvis wanna-be.

By: Swapmeet Louie

Swapmeet Louie — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 06:48:04 +0000

I’m sorry to hear that.

By: Swapmeet Louie

Swapmeet Louie — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 06:47:42 +0000

Yes, he is a good guitarist, and that does get lost in the albums. His acoustic versions do showcase his guitar skills, which IS cool. And I tighten up my jaw too.

By: Swapmeet Louie

Swapmeet Louie — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 06:46:08 +0000

Yes, the bullet mic version is a great shocker. That’s what makes Springsteen such a great artist… he’s not afraid to mess with his own songs, even ones that have proven themselves.

By: Swapmeet Louie

Swapmeet Louie — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 06:44:56 +0000

I agree. Although I love the album, the original version of “Born in the USA” always gets skipped. Shame.

By: Swapmeet Louie

Swapmeet Louie — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 06:44:01 +0000

Whoever said Springsteen is the greatest writer of all time has got a good head on their shoulders. Must be a genius or something.

By: Jackie

Jackie — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 20:01:42 +0000

The bullet mic version is pretty awesome, I love the bluesy feel. I think my favorite of the ones you posted is the last one, mainly because you can really hear that twang Bruce uses when he sings….”sent me off to a foreign laynd…” I just love that about the way he sings. (When I sing along with his songs I always find myself sort of tightening up my jaw a little.)

The thing that’s cool about his acoustic versions is you get a chance to hear his guitar skills, which a lot of times get lost in the vamped-up studio versions.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 13:46:21 +0000

This subject of the song is truly insightful and soulful. The candied apple style of the album definietly influenced the album version. Acoustic all the way..feel the soul, feel the pain…Love the song