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highplainsdem

(63,693 posts) Fri Apr 10, 2026, 01:23 PM Apr 10

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Wow! This is how Bruce Springsteen opened his concert in Los Angeles last night. 🔥🔥

This is how Bruce Springsteen opened his concert in Los Angeles last night. ðŸ”¥ðŸ”¥

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Wow! This is how Bruce Springsteen opened his concert in Los Angeles last night. 🔥🔥 (Original Post) highplainsdem Apr 10 OP

Get thee to the greatest page RFN malaise Apr 10 #1

He did that song back during the first Iraq war Fiendish Thingy Apr 10 #2

Edwin Starr's classic is timeless malaise Apr 10 #6

Yes, it is. senseandsensibility Apr 10 #9

We've been singing it from 1969 malaise Apr 10 #23

Plus ce change senseandsensibility Apr 10 #31

Ha malaise Apr 10 #32

That introduction was from the Born in the USA tour in 1985 in LA Wiz Imp Apr 10 #21

You mean that malaise Apr 10 #24

Love that. Bruce and the E Street Band in their prime. SunSeeker Apr 10 #39

Outstanding! SheltieLover Apr 10 #3

He should get permission to rewrite lyrics for Country Joe's Viet Nam song for ME! SheltieLover Apr 10 #4

;-{} Bruce Goonch Apr 10 #5

Oh man I wanted to go to that show last night so badly. Initech Apr 10 #7

Was it at the Hollywood Bowl? senseandsensibility Apr 10 #10

No. It was the Kia Forum in Inglewood. Wiz Imp Apr 10 #16

Thanks senseandsensibility Apr 10 #17

Yeah cheapest ticket I could find was like $250. That's insane. Initech Apr 10 #25

Yeah, pretty steep. Putting on a concert like that must cost a fortune just in transporting equipment Deuxcents Apr 10 #28

I have been lucky enough to see 2 of his shows. That opening was intense irisblue Apr 10 #8

I was lucky enough NJCher Apr 10 #11

Yep. ...saw him almost exactly B.See Apr 10 #30

And Then I Think Of The Allied Defeat Of Hitler, And I Vociferously Disagree. ColoringFool Apr 10 #12

That's the way he has opened every show on this tour. Wiz Imp Apr 10 #13

My friend went to Portland one Tree Lady Apr 10 #14

youtube link moonshinegnomie Apr 10 #15

The BOSS orangecrush Apr 10 #18

Thank you Boss! 617Blue Apr 10 #19

OMG, wow! So wish I could have been at that concert blue_jay Apr 10 #20

Damn that was good! Nothing but the simple truth FoxNewsSucks Apr 10 #22

Wow! Brought tears to my eyes..... BeneteauBum Apr 10 #26

Beautiful seque into the classic Edwin Starr anthem. Rhiagel Apr 10 #27

Wow, he is great! Emile Apr 10 #29

k&r n/t markie Apr 10 #33

k&r n/t markie Apr 10 #34

Great respect for Mr. Springsteen Mysterian Apr 10 #35

That is great Wild blueberry Apr 10 #36

The Boss Botany Apr 10 #37

That was awesome! SunSeeker Apr 10 #38

Message auto-removed Name removed Apr 10 #40

Don't be ridiculous nt lostnfound Apr 10 #41

Friends were there and sent us this same video. SleeplessinSoCal Apr 10 #42

Wow! pattyloutwo Apr 10 #43

malaise

(299,552 posts)

1. Get thee to the greatest page RFN

Reply to highplainsdem (Original post)

Fri Apr 10, 2026, 01:27 PM

Apr 10

Brilliant.

Fiendish Thingy

(24,441 posts)

2. He did that song back during the first Iraq war

Reply to highplainsdem (Original post)

Fri Apr 10, 2026, 01:30 PM

Apr 10

He ended his introduction then with “blind faith in your leaders will get you killed”.

malaise

(299,552 posts)

6. Edwin Starr's classic is timeless

Reply to Fiendish Thingy (Reply #2)

Fri Apr 10, 2026, 01:37 PM

Apr 10

One of the greatest songs ever written.

senseandsensibility

(26,008 posts)

9. Yes, it is.

Reply to malaise (Reply #6)

Fri Apr 10, 2026, 02:34 PM

Apr 10

I think I heard reference to Bruce doing this song a couple of weeks ago but I couldn't find any confirmation. Perfect song for today. Also, a few days ago the hubby and I heard the Temptations' version for the first time. Different feel but just as powerful.

malaise

(299,552 posts)

23. We've been singing it from 1969

Reply to senseandsensibility (Reply #9)

Fri Apr 10, 2026, 03:30 PM

Apr 10

Let that sink in

senseandsensibility

(26,008 posts)

31. Plus ce change

Reply to malaise (Reply #23)

Fri Apr 10, 2026, 04:52 PM

Apr 10

plus ce la meme chose, if I'm remembering my high school French correctly. And I'm probably not!

malaise

(299,552 posts)

32. Ha

Reply to senseandsensibility (Reply #31)

Fri Apr 10, 2026, 05:00 PM

Apr 10

😀

Wiz Imp

(10,802 posts)

21. That introduction was from the Born in the USA tour in 1985 in LA

Reply to Fiendish Thingy (Reply #2)

Fri Apr 10, 2026, 03:03 PM

Apr 10

That version was released on the Live 1975-1985 box set and also released as a single in 1986. He played the song regularly during the Tunnel of Love Tour and the Human Rights Now tour in 1988 but had performed it only 7 times since 1988 until this tour.

Record of all performances here:
http://brucebase.wikidot.com/song:war

Official video for the 1986 single here (includes the "Blind Faith" introduction):

malaise

(299,552 posts)

24. You mean that

Reply to Wiz Imp (Reply #21)

Fri Apr 10, 2026, 03:32 PM

Apr 10

Cover and yes the Boss still covers it exquisitely 😀

SunSeeker

(58,424 posts)

39. Love that. Bruce and the E Street Band in their prime.

Reply to Wiz Imp (Reply #21)

Fri Apr 10, 2026, 08:34 PM

Apr 10

Damn. Nothing comes close.

SheltieLover

(82,638 posts)

3. Outstanding!

Reply to highplainsdem (Original post)

Fri Apr 10, 2026, 01:31 PM

Apr 10

Ty for sharing!

SheltieLover

(82,638 posts)

4. He should get permission to rewrite lyrics for Country Joe's Viet Nam song for ME!

Reply to highplainsdem (Original post)

Fri Apr 10, 2026, 01:32 PM

Apr 10

Goonch

(5,942 posts)

5. ;-{} Bruce

Reply to highplainsdem (Original post)

Fri Apr 10, 2026, 01:35 PM

Apr 10

Initech

(109,618 posts)

7. Oh man I wanted to go to that show last night so badly.

Reply to highplainsdem (Original post)

Fri Apr 10, 2026, 01:45 PM

Apr 10

The damn ticket prices kept me from going.

senseandsensibility

(26,008 posts)

10. Was it at the Hollywood Bowl?

Reply to Initech (Reply #7)

Fri Apr 10, 2026, 02:39 PM

Apr 10

I couldn't tell.

Wiz Imp

(10,802 posts)

16. No. It was the Kia Forum in Inglewood.

Reply to senseandsensibility (Reply #10)

Fri Apr 10, 2026, 02:48 PM

Apr 10

Last edited Fri Apr 10, 2026, 04:17 PM - Edit history (1)

senseandsensibility

(26,008 posts)

17. Thanks

Reply to Wiz Imp (Reply #16)

Fri Apr 10, 2026, 02:51 PM

Apr 10

Once I looked closely it was easy to see that it wasn't the Bowl. Looks like a huge crowd!

Initech

(109,618 posts)

25. Yeah cheapest ticket I could find was like $250. That's insane.

Reply to Wiz Imp (Reply #16)

Fri Apr 10, 2026, 03:45 PM

Apr 10

Plus parking at the Forum is like $50 minimum and sometimes you wind up parking across the street.

Deuxcents

(28,205 posts)

28. Yeah, pretty steep. Putting on a concert like that must cost a fortune just in transporting equipment

Reply to Initech (Reply #25)

Fri Apr 10, 2026, 04:23 PM

Apr 10

Feeding the crews, lodging, etc. I thought tickets were steep when I saw him in the 80’s but I went to 3 of his concerts and remember them well. I wish he’d be closer to where I am for this one

irisblue

(38,131 posts)

8. I have been lucky enough to see 2 of his shows. That opening was intense

Reply to highplainsdem (Original post)

Fri Apr 10, 2026, 02:14 PM

Apr 10

Democracy over authoritarianism

NJCher

(43,806 posts)

11. I was lucky enough

Reply to irisblue (Reply #8)

Fri Apr 10, 2026, 02:40 PM

Apr 10

to be the concert promoter who brought him in and stand backstage, watching the act. Bruce can seemingly fly through the air. Well, maybe not now but back then (early to late mid-seventies). I brought him into a venue that only had room for 3500 people. Looking at that stage now and thinking back then....

He didn't mince any words in telling what he thought of trump, did he?

B.See

(9,055 posts)

30. Yep. ...saw him almost exactly

Reply to NJCher (Reply #11)

Fri Apr 10, 2026, 04:48 PM

Apr 10

50 years ago. Seems like another lifetime.

ColoringFool

(1,375 posts)

12. And Then I Think Of The Allied Defeat Of Hitler, And I Vociferously Disagree.

Reply to highplainsdem (Original post)

Fri Apr 10, 2026, 02:42 PM

Apr 10

I adhere to the still-extant Catholic Doctrine of a "Just War."

Sorry, not sorry.

Wiz Imp

(10,802 posts)

13. That's the way he has opened every show on this tour.

Reply to highplainsdem (Original post)

Fri Apr 10, 2026, 02:44 PM

Apr 10

LA/Inglewood on 4/9 was show #4 out of 20. Tour opener in Minneapolis:

All tour dates can be found here:
https://brucespringsteen.net/#post-10300

Tree Lady

(13,432 posts)

14. My friend went to Portland one

Reply to highplainsdem (Original post)

Fri Apr 10, 2026, 02:47 PM

Apr 10

With her adult kids, said it was part concert part political rally and was great.

moonshinegnomie

(4,145 posts)

15. youtube link

Reply to highplainsdem (Original post)

Fri Apr 10, 2026, 02:48 PM

Apr 10

?si=bylq-WPfH4jWxNNB

orangecrush

(31,826 posts)

18. The BOSS

Reply to highplainsdem (Original post)

Fri Apr 10, 2026, 02:59 PM

Apr 10

617Blue

(2,526 posts)

19. Thank you Boss!

Reply to highplainsdem (Original post)

Fri Apr 10, 2026, 03:00 PM

Apr 10

blue_jay

(310 posts)

20. OMG, wow! So wish I could have been at that concert

Reply to highplainsdem (Original post)

Fri Apr 10, 2026, 03:03 PM

Apr 10

Last edited Fri Apr 10, 2026, 05:56 PM - Edit history (1)

Just f'n wow.

FoxNewsSucks

(12,009 posts)

22. Damn that was good! Nothing but the simple truth

Reply to highplainsdem (Original post)

Fri Apr 10, 2026, 03:19 PM

Apr 10

BeneteauBum

(948 posts)

26. Wow! Brought tears to my eyes.....

Reply to highplainsdem (Original post)

Fri Apr 10, 2026, 04:09 PM

Apr 10

Powerful and full of hope.

Peace ☮️

Rhiagel

(1,870 posts)

27. Beautiful seque into the classic Edwin Starr anthem.

Reply to highplainsdem (Original post)

Fri Apr 10, 2026, 04:23 PM

Apr 10

Rock on, Bruce. Speak truth to power.

Emile

(44,072 posts)

29. Wow, he is great!

Reply to highplainsdem (Original post)

Fri Apr 10, 2026, 04:35 PM

Apr 10

markie

(24,121 posts)

33. k&r n/t

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Fri Apr 10, 2026, 05:09 PM

Apr 10

markie

(24,121 posts)

34. k&r n/t

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Fri Apr 10, 2026, 05:09 PM

Apr 10

Mysterian

(6,731 posts)

35. Great respect for Mr. Springsteen

Reply to highplainsdem (Original post)

Fri Apr 10, 2026, 06:38 PM

Apr 10

I hope more well known artists become very vocal against the plague infesting our government.

Wild blueberry

(8,416 posts)

36. That is great

Reply to highplainsdem (Original post)

Fri Apr 10, 2026, 07:15 PM

Apr 10

He is the Boss.
Thank you.

Botany

(78,210 posts)

37. The Boss

Reply to highplainsdem (Original post)

Fri Apr 10, 2026, 07:57 PM

Apr 10

End of story

SunSeeker

(58,424 posts)

38. That was awesome!

Reply to highplainsdem (Original post)

Fri Apr 10, 2026, 08:26 PM

Apr 10

Thanks for posting.

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lostnfound

(17,711 posts)

41. Don't be ridiculous nt

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Fri Apr 10, 2026, 08:59 PM

Apr 10

SleeplessinSoCal

(10,454 posts)

42. Friends were there and sent us this same video.

Reply to highplainsdem (Original post)

Fri Apr 10, 2026, 10:40 PM

Apr 10

I saw him twice 40 years ago, 1986, in Toronto and Los Angeles. Such very different times. But his light shines even more brightly today. Thank you Bruce and the E Street Band.

pattyloutwo

(563 posts)

43. Wow!

Reply to highplainsdem (Original post)

Fri Apr 10, 2026, 10:40 PM

Apr 10

Thank you, Bruuuce! 🥰

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