One of the best rock and roll songs ever written. Sax of the 50's, Great lyrics, soulfull melody, beautiful piano, great singing, a lastly great duel hardrocking guitars. for me this doesn't get much better. It has a little bit of everything. Just pure Rock and Roll.
I remember telling my friend in '74 that someone with the name of Springsteen would never be popular. Of course , I was right BRUUUUUCE is what I've heard the 10x I've seen him.LOL great rendition of my fav song
I had skin like leather and the diamond-hard look of a cobra I was born blue and weathered but I burst just like a supernova I could walk like Brando right into the sun Then dance just like a Casanova With my blackjack and jacket and hair slicked sweet Silver star studs on my duds just like a Harley in heat When I strut down the street I could hear its heart beat The sisters fell back and said, "Don't that man look pretty." The cripple on the corner cried out, "Nickels for your pity."
Your heart starts beatin' faster as you struggle to your feet Then you're outa that hole and back up on the street And them South Side sisters sure look pretty The cripple on the corner cries out, "Nickels for your pity." And them downtown boys sure talk gritty It's so hard to be a saint in the city
@kaninz Don't quote me on it, but I think it's actually, "The Devil appeared like Jesus through the steam in the street..." which I have always found to be one of the great lines ever in rock lyrics. The Boss was a damn fine poet in his young early days.
Them gasoline boys downtown sure talk gritty It's so hard to be a saint in the city I was the king of the alley, mama, I could talk some trash I was the prince of the paupers crowned downtown at the beggar's bash I was the pimp's main prophet I kept everything cool Just a backstreet gambler with the luck to lose And when the heat came down it was left on the ground The devil appeared like Jesus through the steam in the street Showin' me a hand I knew even the cops couldn't beat
I've heard it's either Pete townshed or a guy name Pete Harris who asked bruce to play this song before the show but I don't know If it's either of those or not.
Them gasoline boys downtown sure talk gritty It's so hard to be a saint in the city I was the king of the alley, mama, I could talk some trash I was the prince of the paupers crowned downtown at the beggar's bash I was the pimp's main prophet I kept everything cool Just a backstreet gambler with the luck to lose And when the heat came down it was left on the ground The devil appeared like Jesus through the steam in the street Showin' me a hand I knew even the cops couldn't beat
That duel is one of the best things rock n roll has, and ever will see.
One of the best rock and roll songs ever written. Sax of the 50's, Great lyrics, soulfull melody, beautiful piano, great singing, a lastly great duel hardrocking guitars. for me this doesn't get much better. It has a little bit of everything. Just pure Rock and Roll.
Brilliant performance...this was Bruce at his best. Just on fire.
I remember telling my friend in '74 that someone with the name of Springsteen would never be popular. Of course , I was right BRUUUUUCE is what I've heard the 10x I've seen him.LOL great rendition of my fav song
That is the Bruce that make a legend of himself. Never give up this video for anything !
Check out Clarence Clemons in the background in the white suit and top hat, jamming on the sax. He was always the coolest guy on stage.
listened to this song so many times, he paints quite a picture, can envision his words . . .
impresionante...poder ver esta actuacion de año 75,me parece un milagro.Gracias!!
5 stars duh!
Thanks for posting....one my favorite favorite songs-performances.
best version ever !
pure...perfect
This video is a jewel.
Loving the hat bruce
one of the best DVDs I own!
great concert awesome boss
I LOVEEEEE this song!!!!!!! One of my favorites!!!! specially the guitar solo!!! WOOHOOO THE BOSS!!!!!
Great perfornance. Olé ole y mil veces olé
I had skin like leather and the diamond-hard look of a cobra
I was born blue and weathered but I burst just like a supernova
I could walk like Brando right into the sun
Then dance just like a Casanova
With my blackjack and jacket and hair slicked sweet
Silver star studs on my duds just like a Harley in heat
When I strut down the street I could hear its heart beat
The sisters fell back and said, "Don't that man look pretty."
The cripple on the corner cried out, "Nickels for your pity."
Cuttin heads at the end, nice.
Goodbye and you are a spirit in the night my main big man! love respect and honor to you....
Hi im #296. thanks for this peace..
Yes, pure, perfect (past commentary)
fellow jersey boy....
These guitars taking, damn!
best ever bass line Garry Tallent!
I would be willing to bet that '75 Hammersmith Odeon DVD is untouchably hot.
Your heart starts beatin' faster as you struggle to your feet
Then you're outa that hole and back up on the street
And them South Side sisters sure look pretty
The cripple on the corner cries out, "Nickels for your pity."
And them downtown boys sure talk gritty
It's so hard to be a saint in the city
Escalofríos...
nice hat
This is fucking brilliant
@kaninz Don't quote me on it, but I think it's actually, "The Devil appeared like Jesus through the steam in the street..." which I have always found to be one of the great lines ever in rock lyrics. The Boss was a damn fine poet in his young early days.
Them gasoline boys downtown sure talk gritty
It's so hard to be a saint in the city
I was the king of the alley, mama, I could talk some trash
I was the prince of the paupers crowned downtown at the beggar's bash
I was the pimp's main prophet I kept everything cool
Just a backstreet gambler with the luck to lose
And when the heat came down it was left on the ground
The devil appeared like Jesus through the steam in the street
Showin' me a hand I knew even the cops couldn't beat
Who uploads the Hammersmith Odeon concert back on you tube
Who uploads the hammersmith Odeon concert '75 back on you tube?
@robertd98 Epic
@makehope Hi, is there a DVD with this whole concert, or pieces of it??
@margowsky Is there a DVD with this show??
bruce looking for lungs at 2:30
To think He only sold 20 000 copies, orginally, of the album.
Weird stretched out visual but killer performance. Of course!
is the video and audio not synched?
Who's Pete (opening statement)?
I've heard it's either Pete townshed or a guy name Pete Harris who asked bruce to play this song before the show but I don't know If it's either of those or not.
y pensar que Bruce salió muy disgustado del escenario pensando que todo le salió mal.
@robertd98 You gotta be kidding? Right?
i heard a story that he got that hot from Bob Marley when he was the support at a MSG gig?
Got hot?
I like this version of it better by him.
Bowie sounds better doin' it.
Them gasoline boys downtown sure talk gritty
It's so hard to be a saint in the city
I was the king of the alley, mama, I could talk some trash
I was the prince of the paupers crowned downtown at the beggar's bash
I was the pimp's main prophet I kept everything cool
Just a backstreet gambler with the luck to lose
And when the heat came down it was left on the ground
The devil appeared like Jesus through the steam in the street
Showin' me a hand I knew even the cops couldn't beat