Brilliant.

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

One of the greatest songs ever written.

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.

Let that sink in

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

😀

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):

Cover and yes the Boss still covers it exquisitely 😀

The damn ticket prices kept me from going.

I couldn't tell.

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

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

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

Democracy over authoritarianism

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?

50 years ago. Seems like another lifetime.

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

Sorry, not sorry.

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

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

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Just f'n wow.

Powerful and full of hope.

Peace ☮️

Rock on, Bruce. Speak truth to power.

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