Roy's piano intro to this song is so emotionally powerful. And Bruce is just incredible. How many male songwriters would write a song about an abandoned single mother?
Not performed live since 2005, and I don't believe with the full band since the 80's. Pretty please for 2023 Boss man with the intro if you don't mind :)
I was actually sat to the left hand side of the stage as you looked it it. Perched on a bit of scaffold that supported the speakers. It was my first "proper" concert as a young lad and I honestly thought I'd damaged my hearing forever. Must have taken a fortnight to return to normal. I'm now 48 and still have tinnitus 🤣🤣
Hey Tracey I was there too my first of many Bruce concerts. Also in video around 1.15 on my pals shoulders. Great memories hope u well and still enjoying the boss x
This was 9th July 1988 at Bramall Lane, Sheffield. I was there with my wife, just 6 weeks after our wedding. Fantastic show, and brilliant to see this footage. This version of the song was actually released on a 12 inch single, along with the studio version, plus Pink Cadillac and Chimes of Freedom. But the live version on that record does not have the piano intro, which is a great pity.
Bruce gets rightful kudos as (in many eyes) the best live performer ever... even at the age of 66 he is incredible. But as a long time fan I am continually stunned to see his skills as an arranger. Compare this to the album version ... the album version is great, but this gets a whole n treatment. Do this horns not strike you of preview of what he did with the Seeger Session band and how much horns feature in the E Street Band now ? Look at Dancing in the Dark, a 'disco' song Jon Landau asked hi m to add to BITUSA and Bruce penned it in short order. It's probably my lest favourite song on the album, and of course was the huge radio hit. But check it out on the Live In Barcelona. COMPLETELY re-timed, reworked and is one do the standout tracks on that LIB set. Watch him and Stev interact after the song, both of them are stoked. He knows the fans want the hits, but he is never afraid to say "OK I know you like this old bastard as it was, but check THIS out !" Hello Ghost of Old Toam Joad live with Tom Morello. Bruce is not a man, he's a god.
The first time I heard this piece in Tunnel of Love, I thought it didn't work. Then I heard it live And the world of music has changed. It's fantastic. Thanks Boss
Much of Tunnel of Love as brilliant as it was didn't work live but this was one of the few songs on TOL that worked live much better than in the studio. The other was Tougher Than The Rest.
I was at the Sunday concert in July 1988 at Bramall Lane, Sheffield, England. Think this footage is from the 2 gigs that weekend. 18yrs old, my first Springsteen gig, only my 2nd ever. Travelled down from Scotland, what a magical day seeing the Boss live. I have been along for the journey ever since Wish I could do it all over again!
What a great song...the lyrics the music everything.....but here is a master piece of arrangement.....something that he is incredibly talented at.....wow...what an underrated Album this is......
I was at this concert at Bramhall Lane- Sheffield, way back when. Brilliant! (it should go without saying). A lifetime of great memories of time spent with this guy, his band and this music. Thanks guys!
I remember the first time I heard this song,close to 40 years ago. I remember hearing it,stopping it, playing it again, and saying to myself, "Did he just say what I think he said?" Great song.
@@valquiriabueno5414 You think that was him?!!! It was just some guy - not him. The real him would not bother on here. But ha ha, you got fooled so easily from just his name and picture. This really cracks me up so much from laughing!!!! So funny!!!
My mum & dad met In the 80’s at a Springsteen concert in Wembley and have always said this was their unofficial wedding song 😂😂 Every time I listen to it I love it so much! Can’t wait to hopefully get some tickets for his London dates with my mum and dad when they eventually come out 😁
So many memories from when I bought the VHS at Tower Records - BS Video Anthology. I didn´t even deamed of seeing him in concert... and I couldn´t believe when I finally did. Thanks a lot, Bruce. Greetings from São Paulo, Brazil. .
Bruce Springsteen dijo : " A la música , Frank Sinatra le puso la voz , Bob Dylan la letra y Elvis Presley el baile ; Bruce Springsteen y la E Street Band reunen esos contenidos con calidad y vigencia (por suerte para todos).
Another masterpiece that slips under the radar. This was the first album of Springsteens that I bought when it came out, so this album and all after it are his new ones...
Just clearing out some stuff and came across my ticket for Bramall Lane. Tunnel of Love tour. Went to Wembly and it was so good we had to go again. Possibly one of the best Bruce concerts of all time with a song from arguably the best Bruce album. Happy Days!!
Always does give you your$ worth..longest concert I saw Saginaw Mich. .he played Detroit 2 nights earlier..Labour's day wind.78.. played 4+ hrs. For 1500 people.. $6.50. a ticket..ran out of songs to play.. but do remember Heartbreak Hotel
Remember when he played Born in the USA at this gig, I started just right of centre and a one point I was almost in the stand before the crowd wave moved me back! Unbelievable experience that and the whole gig! 👏
Tunnel of love wasn't even written when Bruce played Roundhay Park Leeds, I was there 7-7-85 and I got married 6 days later, and I was at this concert too 9-7-88 exactly 3 years later.
Would love to see the rest of this show from Sheffield - he's dipped into the vaults nicely in recent years, I'm hoping against hope for a Tunnel of Love era gig that was filmed to be given the official release treatment.
Any one know the title of the complete video/DVD this classic Boss song comes from? BEST version of this song I've ever seen & heard. 1987 was a superb year indeed! Was 24 and bull - it - proooof ova here in New Zealand.
Roy's piano intro to this song is so emotionally powerful. And Bruce is just incredible. How many male songwriters would write a song about an abandoned single mother?
Especially one who's forced to make an inevitable choice while so young - give up and die, or rally your strength and battle on? Powerful stuff.
Exactly that
Few could or would.
Roy is a legend
Not performed live since 2005, and I don't believe with the full band since the 80's. Pretty please for 2023 Boss man with the intro if you don't mind :)
I was there. Sheffield, England, thought i was having a heart attack when he first came on, the bass was so loud!
I was actually sat to the left hand side of the stage as you looked it it. Perched on a bit of scaffold that supported the speakers. It was my first "proper" concert as a young lad and I honestly thought I'd damaged my hearing forever. Must have taken a fortnight to return to normal. I'm now 48 and still have tinnitus 🤣🤣
Tunnel of Love is one of the greatest albums ever written just an incredible incredible array of songs
That and the River are my favourites
His best album to date in my opinion. Such beautiful, tender songwriting plus Chuck Plotkin did a great job as a producer.
How good is Patti's voice in this unbelievable song??👏👏
The first and easily the best concert I have ever been to - and I saw myself in this fantastic video!!
Hey Tracey I was there too my first of many Bruce concerts. Also in video around 1.15 on my pals shoulders. Great memories hope u well and still enjoying the boss x
I was there also. This was my first Bruce gig.
I was also there my 2nd time seeing him, previous was Roundhay Park Leeds 7-7-85.
This was 9th July 1988 at Bramall Lane, Sheffield. I was there with my wife, just 6 weeks after our wedding. Fantastic show, and brilliant to see this footage. This version of the song was actually released on a 12 inch single, along with the studio version, plus Pink Cadillac and Chimes of Freedom. But the live version on that record does not have the piano intro, which is a great pity.
I had that 12" too
This is a heavily underrated sublime masterpiece. This is the right way to play live music.
His live performances are so much better then his studio recordings, I only ever listen to him performing live
L'artiste le plus puissant du rock n' Roll...le boss est incomparable
One of Springsteen's best, metaphoric masterpieces. Should have been a single.
It was released as a single with this live version as B side 🎙🎙🎙
@@Andrew-Simmons Ah you are correct. It was a single in other countries but not the US, as per wikipedia.
Bruce gets rightful kudos as (in many eyes) the best live performer ever... even at the age of 66 he is incredible. But as a long time fan I am continually stunned to see his skills as an arranger. Compare this to the album version ... the album version is great, but this gets a whole n treatment. Do this horns not strike you of preview of what he did with the Seeger Session band and how much horns feature in the E Street Band now ?
Look at Dancing in the Dark, a 'disco' song Jon Landau asked hi m to add to BITUSA and Bruce penned it in short order. It's probably my lest favourite song on the album, and of course was the huge radio hit. But check it out on the Live In Barcelona. COMPLETELY re-timed, reworked and is one do the standout tracks on that LIB set. Watch him and Stev interact after the song, both of them are stoked.
He knows the fans want the hits, but he is never afraid to say "OK I know you like this old bastard as it was, but check THIS out !" Hello Ghost of Old Toam Joad live with Tom Morello. Bruce is not a man, he's a god.
AGREE and AGREE
Bruce is a music icon. Period
Warning: This version of spare parts has been known to cause ear orgasms. Those horns. .Bruce's voice...dayumn.
the so called EARGASMS only Bruce can offer with his music
The first time I heard this piece in Tunnel of Love, I thought it didn't work.
Then I heard it live
And the world of music has changed.
It's fantastic.
Thanks Boss
Much of Tunnel of Love as brilliant as it was didn't work live but this was one of the few songs on TOL that worked live much better than in the studio. The other was Tougher Than The Rest.
@@peterteixeira2893 I agree Peter, Thougher than the rest is magical when it's live.
I was at the Sunday concert in July 1988 at Bramall Lane, Sheffield, England. Think this footage is from the 2 gigs that weekend.
18yrs old, my first Springsteen gig, only my 2nd ever.
Travelled down from Scotland, what a magical day seeing the Boss live. I have been along for the journey ever since
Wish I could do it all over again!
2nd gig too, my 1st was Roundhay Park Leeds 7-7-85 exactly 3 years previous.
Me too !🎉best day ever
@@davesullivan4426- My brother was at that gig.....best he ever saw to this day!! Wish I had been too 😂
What a great song...the lyrics the music everything.....but here is a master piece of arrangement.....something that he is incredibly talented at.....wow...what an underrated Album this is......
I was at this concert at Bramhall Lane- Sheffield, way back when. Brilliant! (it should go without saying). A lifetime of great memories of time spent with this guy, his band and this music. Thanks guys!
This needs to be brought back on the next tour. Not played with the band since '88
Love to hear it live again. That high note might be a effort mind!
I was at this concert, i came out and my big mate (Jim Shields) who is a massive Queen fan said that this was the best concert that he had been to...
Buster Bob do you still know the date and where it was?
And that my friends is how it's done
@@matthewadams1874 indeed it is.
@@Ray-lf1eo yes, still do thanks. Still have the ticket and merchandise in fact
@Jane McCarthy big Jim is still learning. 😀
This hauntingly beautiful Piano part by Roy Bittan is so gorgeous and so provocative emotionally, I almost can't put it into words..... ♫♫♫
Bruce did two nights here at Bramall lane Sheffield I went 2nd night...ticket £18 unreal.
Same here .
martindranny the video was filmed on the 10 too
Yup...me too
This wipes the floor with the studio version
Of course: as always.
I remember the first time I heard this song,close to 40 years ago. I remember hearing it,stopping it, playing it again, and saying to myself, "Did he just say what I think he said?" Great song.
The greatest showman, no contest.
Love the videos of the Peak District and Sheffield before the song begins, fave city
I found you here my King 🤴💘 wonderful Bruce 🤩🤩🤩
Te encontrei aqui meu querido Rei 🤴 maravilhoso Bruce 🤩🤩🤩
@@valquiriabueno5414
You think that was him?!!! It was just some guy - not him.
The real him would not bother on here.
But ha ha, you got fooled so easily from just his name and picture.
This really cracks me up so much from laughing!!!! So funny!!!
I was at Bramall Lane that day, the home to my beloved Blades, was a fantastic concert 😁😁
My mum & dad met In the 80’s at a Springsteen concert in Wembley and have always said this was their unofficial wedding song 😂😂 Every time I listen to it I love it so much! Can’t wait to hopefully get some tickets for his London dates with my mum and dad when they eventually come out 😁
Phew! So fantastically intense. Love how Bruce plays with his own songs! They always end up better and better!
So many memories from when I bought the VHS at Tower Records - BS Video Anthology. I didn´t even deamed of seeing him in concert... and I couldn´t believe when I finally did. Thanks a lot, Bruce. Greetings from São Paulo, Brazil.
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That's amazing. I bought that same VHS tape also from Tower Records at Piccadilly Circus in Central London. I was 19.
An honest genuine soul with the gift of genius and poetry to get his messages across through his mind blowing music 💙❤️
Brilliant disguise is good too 🎉
I was there pure class seems like yesterday
Bruce Springsteen dijo : " A la música , Frank Sinatra le puso la voz , Bob Dylan la letra y Elvis Presley el baile ; Bruce Springsteen y la E Street Band reunen esos contenidos con calidad y vigencia (por suerte para todos).
Another masterpiece that slips under the radar. This was the first album of Springsteens that I bought when it came out, so this album and all after it are his new ones...
Same. First one of his albums I ever bought and still his best to date in my opinion.
Valentine s day and tougher than always makes me cry 😢
Great song. Courage. Brings a tear to my eye. Janey faced that tough sticking point and came through strong. Tough, tough, tough song.
I love his jagged fiery lead guitar style so much...its very singular.
Amazing still. One of his best..for sure
how could people not like this? wish bruce would perform this!
You are my favourite artist. THE BOSS!
Great song off a simply wonderful album that never got the credit it deserved at the time as it wasn’t Born in the USA II
His best album to date in my opinion. 😊
This is Bruce at his best, total class. Such a powerful song ❤
I think that was the best bruce of all times
Always one of my favorites from Bruce!!!!
Just clearing out some stuff and came across my ticket for Bramall Lane. Tunnel of Love tour. Went to Wembly and it was so good we had to go again. Possibly one of the best Bruce concerts of all time with a song from arguably the best Bruce album. Happy Days!!
Agreed. His best album to date in my opinion.
So intense and meaningful
So deep and loaded with rhythm and soul also ❤🎸
Such a powerful song
So powerful.
Deep from the heart. That's why he's THE BOSS.
Still fresh ! Was there both nights , only one Bruce , brilliant
ПОТРЯСАЮЩЕ 2018 июнь!!! МНЕ 35 и я счастлив, что есть БРЮС!!!
I hear it almost every day since 89
was a red hot day and it rained Bruce was on for hours he certainly gave us value for money x
Always does give you your$ worth..longest concert I saw Saginaw Mich. .he played Detroit 2 nights earlier..Labour's day wind.78.. played 4+ hrs. For 1500 people.. $6.50. a ticket..ran out of songs to play.. but do remember Heartbreak Hotel
Remember when he played Born in the USA at this gig, I started just right of centre and a one point I was almost in the stand before the crowd wave moved me back! Unbelievable experience that and the whole gig! 👏
@@paulchisholm3305was a great day! 🎉
Wish I could go back 🎉
@@Stereophonicsobsessed- Me too, maybe it's just getting older but I preferred life back then! Great experience 👍
i was there then..take me back pleeease love Bruce 😍
Best song on TOL for me, and a great rendition of performed in Roundhey Park, Leeds.
Tunnel of love wasn't even written when Bruce played Roundhay Park Leeds, I was there 7-7-85 and I got married 6 days later, and I was at this concert too 9-7-88 exactly 3 years later.
His best album to date in my opinion.
Bramall Lane Stadium Sheffield, i was there absolutely amazing concert
This is Bruce at his best, starts off very quiet and then blows open the doors!
Wee girls should value themselves. In this day.
Thank you Bruce,
Man dem knows how to treat a woman!
A great Blue grass tune.
I love that song,the album and the tour》Christmas Wishes 》Peace 4 in the Ukraine☮ and in our World 🌏🌎🌍🌐🙏and a live DVD and CD from that tour🙏
took her baby to the river, let the river roll on. holy shit.
That voice 🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤😊
That's a mighty song. It was then and it is now. Damn!
Bruce y su poderosa e inmortal E Street Band.
one of the best intros ever
Underrated song
Linda vós 😍 lindo sorriso 😻 tudo é lindo em VC Bruce Springsteen 💘 eu AMOOOOOO 💘 Love 💘
De forma poderosa ele canta e narra a história de um amor que não se consolidou pela insegurança e indecisão típica de muitos jovens.
@@franciscoprado9637 ótima observação 👏👏👏
Che bravo Nils!!🎸🎸🎸🎸😍😘💓💋💔💎🎶
I was there, quality
+JAMES “amigo5” BRADY Me too.
me too 😻
So was I one of my fav
I went on the Sunday 🎷🎸
I was there too
got to love Nils laying it down like a lap steel.. like my girl Megan Lovell does now with Larkin Poe
Glad my parents raised me right.
I was there along with a whole lot more, 1st Bruuuce show awesome 🎸🎸🎸🎸
Geniooooo!!!!
Phenomenal. Nuff said.
Mostro!!!!!!! BOSS, BOSS, THE BOSS!!!!!
ey bieber and ed sheerans and rihannas this is rock and roll!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Loud show!!
Would love to see the rest of this show from Sheffield - he's dipped into the vaults nicely in recent years, I'm hoping against hope for a Tunnel of Love era gig that was filmed to be given the official release treatment.
I have the full Sheffield concert on VHS.
Great song!
Maravilhoso Bruce 🎸🎤 Love 💘 my king 🤴
PARABÉNS PELO SEU DIA MUNDIAL DO ROCK QUE JESUS TE ABENÇOE SEMPRE MEU QUERIDO BRUCE
I want Patti's Tele.Love the B&W look.
I remember this like it was yesterday......1988? Shit the bed I was only 18!!!
Me too! It was my first Bruce concert
Troppo bella...
Escuchad uno de los mejores temas del jefe y la e street y su mujer lo mira con cariño y respeto y siguen así a día de hoy
The start is great piano
MITICO! BUON ANNO BRUCE. UN BACIO.
I wad there.💕💕💕💕💕
Great! Powerful! Thank you!❤️❤️
Any one know the title of the complete video/DVD this classic Boss song comes from? BEST version of this song I've ever seen & heard. 1987 was a superb year indeed! Was 24 and bull - it - proooof ova here in New Zealand.
Blackscorpion1963 its called Video Anthology
@@rafaelcontreras4645 Thank you
THE BOSS !!*_*
You are my religion mate !!
Bruce is so great he can make a song about the consequences of Coitus Interruptus EPIC.😎
Coitus non- interruptus
天才的
全てが世界遺産級
🗾Japanese講演
待ってます🎸boss様🎤
DA BOSS...
If I could put a billion thumb up, I would!!!
How does this only have 1.3k likes?😲
Finally! Saw this on other youtube account love this song!! :P
I was there with my mate Eric,pure class
Che grinta !!!!!!!! Bruceeeeeeeeeeeeee!!! 😅😅😀😍😍😍😘😇♥️💓🎶🎶🎶💎🎸💏💋