Superbowl Springsteen Watch
When they said sit down, I stood up
So, we’re all looking forward to seeing Springsteen at the half time show. Do we have to wear 3-D glasses for it? I love the Boss like the rest of you, but I have no need to see him in any more than in that one dimension. As long as the music’s good, you know. And with that in mind, I’ll join a million other nerd bloggers in trying to come up with Springsteen’s playlist before it gets here. Frankly, I’m hoping he dispenses with The Rising and goes to some of the older stuff. Such as:
Glory Days
Growing Up
Born to Run
No Surrender
Rosalita
There’s no way he’s going to play Rosalita, but I always like to include it anyway. There’s no way he’s going to play Born in the USA and lambast the screeching millions with anti-American bitterness, either.
Anyway, these are my pics, I welcome yours. My call for the game itself is 21-20 Cardinals. I also predict you and ten thousand others will suffer groin injuries trying to lunge at 3-D cheerleaders. You really are pathetic.
February 1st, 2009 at 6:46 pm
I’d also like to see him sing Rosalita, one of my all time favorites. But, I’d LOVE to see him play Thunder Road, my VERY favorite. I know it won’t happen, but a girl can always dream, right?
I think he will sing The Rising, Born in the USA, Born to Run, and Glory Days. He DOES have a new album out, so he may do something from that.
Still hoping he has a wardrobe malfunction..while I’m wearing my 3D glasses.
February 1st, 2009 at 6:49 pm
You think he’ll go with Born in the USA, huh? Could happen, though lyrically, it would be an odd choice.
The dude never plays Rosalita when there’s a time limitation involved.
If Justin Timberlake goes anywhere near the Boss, I say snipers should take him out.
February 1st, 2009 at 7:18 pm
I think he will. It’s a crowd favorite. But, we’ll see.
Justine Timberlake. What a girl.
February 1st, 2009 at 8:08 pm
Son of a! Joe Posnanski called Tenth Avenue Freeze Out for the opener.
http://joeposnanski.com/JoeBlog/2009/02/01/super-bowl-pregame/
February 1st, 2009 at 8:27 pm
Love that song! It’s one I never thought of. Glad he sang it, and did that nifty knee slide into the camera towards the end of it.
February 1st, 2009 at 10:16 pm
PITTSBURGH WINS!!!!! PITTSBURGH WINS!!!!!
SPRINGSTEEN SUCKSSSSSSSS!!!!
PITTSBURGH WINS!!!!!
February 1st, 2009 at 10:20 pm
Ahhh, wasn’t that supposed to be a blowout? Came down to a pair of toes tapping on the far corner of the end zone. Give Fitzgerald the MVP regardless, I say.
February 1st, 2009 at 11:19 pm
As I heard someone say on the radio early today, Bruce Springsteen is the Brett Favre of Rock N Roll.
February 1st, 2009 at 11:28 pm
Sure. And Madden is the Shakesphere of commentary.
What about that flag on the play scene? Kind of hokey absurdity for Springsteen, I thought.
February 1st, 2009 at 11:38 pm
Yeah, I got all the other tongue-in-cheek stuff, but that was Hee-Haw-like.
And Madden sucks. I hope his bus hits a patch of black ice in Kansas.
February 3rd, 2009 at 1:24 am
And it was never supposed to be a blowout, point spread was only 7.
Pittsburgh Fuckin Rules!!!
just saying, six rings and all….
dickhead
February 3rd, 2009 at 3:36 pm
He was rockin! My favorite was when he slid into the camera and we all got an extra close glimpse of Springsteen for that minute. I guess that would be a dance malfunction?
February 3rd, 2009 at 4:59 pm
Nicole, I think we’re the only Springsteen lovers here. Although Flamer did admit to me that he had a man crush on The Boss.
February 3rd, 2009 at 10:28 pm
No, I have a man crush on Morrison. It’s okay, because he’s dead. I have tremendous love for Springsteen’s music, but that’s entirely different.
February 5th, 2009 at 11:58 am
Springsteen is to rock as Joan Rivers is to supermodels. Not even close. You were the one writing about overhyped musicians and songs. this loser had 2, maybe 3 hits and all of the sudden he’s a legend. Even your doped out drunk ass Morrison had better talent. He’s cute, I’ll give ya that, but talentless.
February 5th, 2009 at 1:10 pm
Wow, Gil. I’m not the biggest Springsteen fan of them all, but even I can see the folly of your thinking. I can totally understand you ripping Morrison. The dude was a train wreck with dubious talent. But Springsteen? We’re talking about a four decade career jam packed with rock and roll that never wavered and which may be responsible for guiding us out of the horrible disco era. Two or three hits? I can name a dozen off the top of my head and that’s just in one blink. Where have you been, brother? Listening to Gene Autry on the phonograph? Wakey, wakey. It’s the year two thousand something.