tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7642032278032679287.post4671352238058862932..comments2023-07-20T02:16:31.903-07:00Comments on Boss Tracks: Boot Tracker, May 7th 2008, Count Basie Theatre, NJSoulBoogieAlexhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00166276731612362941noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7642032278032679287.post-11049530055126499762008-07-08T03:02:00.000-07:002008-07-08T03:02:00.000-07:00I was at the show. It was fantastic. However, the ...I was at the show. It was fantastic. However, the jury is, in my mind anyway, still out as to whether or not sequential running orders are as good as a "normal " concert. I think therefore, that Alex is right to give his view on the principle.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7642032278032679287.post-74197443207833827002008-05-11T14:37:00.000-07:002008-05-11T14:37:00.000-07:00As a habit I rave about Springsteen's work. In fac...As a habit I rave about Springsteen's work. In fact this is one of the rare reviews on this blog where I voiced some mild criticism. I'm a big fan, otherwise I wouldn't be putting so much time and energy into this corner of the web.<BR/><BR/>Again my beef was with the album concept, not with the actual performance. The band played the hell out of those two classic albums. I would have loved to have been there and I have been playing this tape quite a bit in the past two days.<BR/><BR/>Pass the ketchup, I'm eating my words ;-)SoulBoogieAlexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00166276731612362941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7642032278032679287.post-43873157998258056442008-05-11T09:20:00.000-07:002008-05-11T09:20:00.000-07:00You got it soooo wrong. I have pit tickets for two...You got it soooo wrong. I have pit tickets for two Giant Stadium shows and I would give them up in a heartbeat for one more night in the balcony of the Count Basie. It was a dream come true. If you were there, you'd be singing another tune for sure.<BR/>It was insane!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7642032278032679287.post-43984526933075191992008-05-11T08:47:00.000-07:002008-05-11T08:47:00.000-07:00Dude I'll keep this short.How the hell can you rev...Dude I'll keep this short.How the hell can you review a show you weren't even at.I guess you'll respond with "I heard the tape".Thats no substitute for being there though.It sounds like sour grapes to me.Next time you write a review why don't you try going to the show first.Hope you have the guts to post this.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7642032278032679287.post-44887956130698350422008-05-11T08:30:00.000-07:002008-05-11T08:30:00.000-07:00It's obvious from your review that you weren't at ...It's obvious from your review that you weren't at the Basie on the <BR/>7th. I've been to many, many Bruce shows and not one can compare to this. It was the most amazing three hours for a true Bruce fan. The energy was crazy, the songs were amazing and I feel very fortunate to have witnessed it. Maybe the tapes can't do it justice and you just had to be there to appreciate what it is Bruce did that night.<BR/>It was a truly incredible night and I will never forget it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7642032278032679287.post-8852624949229140882008-05-09T11:02:00.000-07:002008-05-09T11:02:00.000-07:00Thanks for the comment. Just for clarity, I'm not ...Thanks for the comment. Just for clarity, I'm not disputing that the band gave one hell of a performance, I'm just questioning the sense of album shows.SoulBoogieAlexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00166276731612362941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7642032278032679287.post-7693708776609429822008-05-09T10:54:00.000-07:002008-05-09T10:54:00.000-07:00from a longtime bruce fan who attended the show......from a longtime bruce fan who attended the show...you are completely off base. the show was outrageous!! the band was loose and sounded great... after fifty plus shows, I feel as if I dont need to see stadium shows any more after this...the setting was perfect for this type of setlist...this was a once in a lifetime event for bruce fans and he delivered beyond expectations and really made something special rather than doing a typical "magic" show..if I want to hear gypsy rider, I will attend the giant stadium shows with no intimacy or feelAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7642032278032679287.post-62591270618391063492008-05-09T08:43:00.000-07:002008-05-09T08:43:00.000-07:00Hi Alex, thanks for the review, I love your blog -...Hi Alex, thanks for the review, I love your blog -- in fact, I've linked to it on my blog.<BR/><BR/>However, I have to disagree with you on parts of your review.<BR/><BR/>First, as a 35 year Bruce fan (since '73, my first 3 shows were in '74 -- in Arizona, for pete's sake), this is probably the one show other than Winterland or Passaic '78 that I really found myself kicking that I couldn't see. To see these two albums done in sequence to me would have been the thrill of a lifetime. See, I don't have a problem with what you call recitals, in certain cases. I saw the Who do both Quadrophenia and Tommy in sequence, and it was incredible to hear the songs in the order they were intended. I've seen a lot of Bruce shows, and I've obviously never seen a show like this. To see him do my two favorite albums of all time in sequence is a dream that will never be fulfilled -- but about 1500 fans got that wish Wednesday evening!<BR/><BR/>That said, please keep up the great work! I just discovered your blog recently, and it's a must-read every day for me!<BR/><BR/>Mission Man (aka Don)Mission Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12020867994335108461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7642032278032679287.post-62083530092129133742008-05-09T08:25:00.000-07:002008-05-09T08:25:00.000-07:00The link should be working again.The link should be working again.SoulBoogieAlexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00166276731612362941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7642032278032679287.post-87084318100421130002008-05-09T08:07:00.000-07:002008-05-09T08:07:00.000-07:00Thanks for the heads up Raymond. I will fix the pr...Thanks for the heads up Raymond. I will fix the problem as soon as possible.SoulBoogieAlexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00166276731612362941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7642032278032679287.post-83413377321952074672008-05-09T06:09:00.000-07:002008-05-09T06:09:00.000-07:00First of all , let me thank you for a fantastic si...First of all , let me thank you for a fantastic site and for all of the hard work which I'm sure goes into making it as good as it tis.<BR/><BR/>That being said however, the link to the "Born to Run" file does not work.<BR/><BR/>Thanks again, and keep up the good work!!!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07404405602259545833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7642032278032679287.post-14477560537692440912008-05-09T06:00:00.000-07:002008-05-09T06:00:00.000-07:00Thanks for the comments and the post. Can you ple...Thanks for the comments and the post. Can you please reup the BTR link - it doesn't seem to be working properly.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7642032278032679287.post-14321994650584718352008-05-08T20:39:00.000-07:002008-05-08T20:39:00.000-07:00I'll tell you...that was a fantastic review of the...I'll tell you...that was a fantastic review of the show. I'm not being sarcastic at all but I completely agree. I wasn't there and I'm sure if I was I would have enjoyed the hell out of the show, but still...you made some compelling points.<BR/><BR/>One of my favorite things about being a Bruce fan and seeing him in concert is his ability to live & play in the NOW. He still plays a lotta oldies but finds room for a lot of new tunes and a few songs from The Rising every night (and I wish he'd still play some Devils & Dust stuff more often). He's an oldie...but he a contemporary too. <BR/><BR/>When Neil Young was inducted in to the rock n roll hall of fame they asked him to put Old Black (his Les Paul) on display but he wouldn't do it because he NEEDED it to make music. I kinda see Bruce the same way in that he still feels like he has something to say or sing or play for. Its his ability to be in the present that makes him so damn interesting. I love "Rosalita" and will never complain when I hear it in 2008, but it doesn't seem as "real" as it once did (although "Sandy" still does for sure).<BR/><BR/>Now I'm still going to give that Red Bank show a full listen and Im sure I'll enjoy it (and would have loved to have been there too). Bruce is still on top, but I'm just saying...that's all.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for reading my little "rant".Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com