Bruce Springsteen on Donald Trump, and his own depression 

Warren Zevon said that one of the greatest things about Springsteen, is that , and I paraphrase, he is exactly who you think he is. I like that. Certainly seems so, in this interview.

Never focused much on Springsteen; considered him just another rocker. But, this interview changed how I see him. He's thoughtful, introspective and humble, with the self reflection to realize he's not sure of everything. Those are qualities I admire.

Bruce makes more sense in one sentence than most of our politicians put together!

At 15 I saw him on tour in australia I'm 50 now and will never forget how that experience made me feel at the time. Thanks Bruce

No, I never forget your songs.

Bruce, I have got to say,I would love to buy you a jack or a beer and have a talk,but you are a great man,my type of man.GOD BLESS YOU,BRUCE.Your fantastic.love from Glasgow,Scotland.Come see us bruce.

Hearing Bruce speak so candidly about his personal feelings just humanizes him all the more and this why he is dearly admired and loved as a musician and a person.

This is a SUPERB interview. Exactly how it should be done. It helps that Bruce is such a legend

what a positively lovely man he is....he is a real gift to us.....his music contributes so much to our lives....i am sorry he has depression...i also have it..his music makes me get up and dance and that has always lifted my spirits...thank you bruce springsteen for all you are and for all you have given us and are still giving...

He just seems like such a DECENT guy! I can't help but love this man.

He is an extremely thoughtful, articulate and well spoken man. After reading his autobiography, Born to Run, I have so much respect for Mr. Springsteen. The Boss, indeed.

Bruce is the best! He sings songs which relates to people’s feelings in his songs! When I am down I turn his music on & the songs left me up!💕

OMG he's a REAL MAN

I like the way the journalist is trying to pin him to a certain opinion and Bruce is resisting him. I love that guy.

He is such a handsome man and looks great! Have always loved him. Great interview, he is smart and honest!

What a normal guy. Makes me wanna listen to his music even more.

this is the Beautiful face of a MAN who doesn't use plastic surgery. He's perfect and getting older handsomely.

I agree that Bruce Springsteen sounds like such a sensible humble and extremely talented man...My Gosh, I love this man. Thank you Bruce Springsteen for all your gifts! Love to you Mr. Springsteen..such a huge fan of yours! L Burke.

Bruce speaks the truth. I love his music and have grown with him. His music has some deep meaning, and brings back so many memories when I listen to each song. Keep rockin Bruce we love your music.

He was so right when he said that neither party has addressed the middle class people in decades.

The book is very well written and Springsteen is a national treasure.

Who doesn't just love THE BOSS?! Great guy.

Hi Bruce, I'm a Jersey "girl" living in Florida now. I have always loved your music, and miss Jersey terribly. I met my husband at NAD Earl in Colts Neck. He was a Marine who had just returned from Viet Nam when we met. We dated, got engaged and married a year and a half later. My life is influenced by the music of the music of Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, and I miss those days back in the late 60's and 70's terribly. I wish I never left Jersey, but can't afford to go back there. I'm so lonely and still don't feel like Florida is "home". My 3 sons are here, and are married and have children here in Florida .I still have more family in NJ and miss them terribly. I wish I could travel back and forth, but it's not financial possible for me since I live on Social Security only, which the GOP is planning on "sunsetting" within five years. I really wanted to tell you how much your music means to me. It makes me homesick though, because I feel NJ is still my home. I'm happy that you are not in favor in Trump being president, and I agree with you and Steven Van Zandt. I pray to God that Biden wins the 2024 electric because I truly believe that he will destroy our democracy and everything will be chaotic! I hope to hear all of your family, Steven Van Zandt and the E Street Band, and everyone you know, will speak up and maybe do a concert that will help Biden win. I think it will help people see, and understand that Biden is the best candidate for president. We really need you, and others in the music industry to speak out, because you are so influential and loved by millions of people. People such as yourself, have millions of people who believe in you. Otherwise, our Democracy will become an Autocracy! Please, will you use you powerful influence and get Steven Van Zant to help our democracy stay in place. I'd hate to think what will happen to our wonderful country if Trump gets back into the Whitehouse, for a second term. I'm having panic attacks, deep concern, and sleepless nights, just thinking about it. I'm very worried about our county. Please Bruce, use your influence, because I know you have a great following and along with Steven Van Zant, I know you can prevent this horrific man from taking the presidency again! Please, I beg you to have a campaign to make people aware of exactly what the GOP is planning on doing! I pray that God helps us all!

The pain of a lost relationship with his dad never left him

really like this man. thoughtful, reflective, personally honest and caring. thank you for sharing these thoughts Bruce.

Bruce seems very weary in this interview. I can identify with that.

Seen him at Wembley, London England and I'll NEVER forget it best night of my life! Carry on Bruce you are an absolute LEGEND!!!

I used to love listening to Bruce Springsteen as a boy back in the 1980s. Among my favourite songs were *"Born in the USA",* *"Glory Days",* *"Streets of Philadelphia".*

Solid, critical thinker. Impressed by his maturity and wisdom. A legend in his own time

No wonder Bruce is so loved and respected, what a smart, humble intelligent man..... and also a musicmaster!

he's the reason why i started playing instruments and being interested in poetry, i would have never thought that a boss would bring me so much joy THANKS

One of America's greatest gifts to the world, and my all time music hero. Been a fan since I was 17 and seen him 24 times.

I've always loved Bruce and his music but I really respect him for being open and honest about his struggle with depression. If anyone faces the same struggle, especially men in this case, then Bruce is a pretty good comrade. Much respect.

Lovely, humble thoughtful man.

Found his music in the early eighties. Love it ever since. Cant wait for next tour.

Just went to my first Bruce Springsteen concert last sunday in Landgraaf .... Loved it from start to end, it was magic, moved me big time. Yesterday on the porch we viewed the concert from Bruce in Barcelona... Took me back to last week..... Please come back to the Netherlands soon! I will certanly try to get tickets again!

Here’s a lesson, Bruce Springsteen works for himself and he’s very successful. Do the same and don’t work for others

We're all proud to be born in the USA and so pleased to still have Bruce around making great music. And man, he certainly pegged Trump for exactly what he is - a flagrant, toxic narcissist with no sense of decency and responsibility that most of us have learned to despise.

As someone who has delt with depression on my own music including yours have allowed me to deal with it .Thank you Bruce and all musicians.

I am so proud of Springsteen, he is an upright person & a great role model. ✨❤️✨😎✨

He is working hard ,singing hard with passion and love 💔

Bruce seems like a really nice guy, and humble. He was blessed to be so musically gifted.

Go on Bruce !!!!! You´re one of us.

Bruce Springsteen is amazing. He's basically pointing out that if we don't talk about the issues, about the things that have affected us and mean the most to us, then we never talk about them.

Love Springsteen’s laugh! Contagious

I am very happy to have read all these positive opinions about Bruce. I really respect this man for being there. I respect his views, his mastery of writing his songs which give me so much. Price, him for the courage to speak about your problem. It gives hope to many people. Thank you Mr. Springsteen, you are great. Live in health as long as possible. May God protect you.

Springsteen 2020! Let's hear it!

Nothing like a Springsteen show. Every single night this guy this guy gives 120% and you can tell loves every single second of it.

I don't agree with him as far as politics but I enjoy his music.

He is the American rock star icon

BRUCE I LOVE YOUR SONGS. THEY REMIND ME OF THE WONDERFUL MEMORIES THAT I ONCE HAD! AND YOU BRUCE ARE ONE OF THE BEST SINGER AND BELIEVE ME THERE COULD ONLY BE ONE BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN HANDS DOWN XOXO

Arguably the most intelligent interview I’ve seen with any rock star.

He is such a down to earth person....would love to see one of his shows

Is this interview about Bruce or trump?

This man without realizn made me a success in life...I used to study hard because of songs such as Trapped..Tougher than the Rest...No retreat No Surrender..his songs alongside the Bible have always made me overcome personal tribulations...Songs and God can do a lot to our wellbeing....God loves beautiful songs...God bless u...u have touched millions

I love you so much Bruce. Listen to your songs most days .....keeps me in a happy mood. Waiting for you to come to Australia next year.

He is a thinker, and having read his autobiography 'Born To Run' he is also a very good writer. It's a very interesting and honest account of his life to date.

I admire Bruce Springsteen very much. In addition to his being such an impressive musician, I think that he's a kind, gracious and articulate man. Cheers.

I remember first knowing who Bruce was when I was 10 years old. I just turned 50, and I still love his music, but now I love the man behind it all. So sweet, smart, humble….I just love him🥹🎸🎶💙

You haven't changed and your values haven't changed. Remarkable, I wish more people were like you!

My Boss, u will be in my heart 4ever. Great interview. Brilliant story-teller,handsome,great voice,has a way with lyrics,his own style,charm.... u r very smart,intelligent,always thinkin about others. U deserve everythin that u got now. And the moniker,The Boss,too. Kisses,Ester. :-)

Their is no need for politics, just beautiful sounding music

Boss u pravom smislu, kralj, legenda.

Incredible man. Thank you so much for decades of incredibly thoughtful lyrics and music. Just awesomely inspiring.

Born in The USA Tour, at the Pacific Colloseum, Vancouver BC in 1984. It was a spiritual awakening for me. I have seen Bruce 4 times. EVERY Concert was great, but that first one was the best concert I have ever witnessed, bar NONE!

☘️Northern Irish here🍀

Love you, feel the happiness and peaceful at the same time. You are a good man. ❤️❤️🌹🌹🌹

Yes Bruce thank you. Someone who understands why people would vote for trump but doesn't belittle them. That's definitely something the left did wrong

springsteen is a good man

Excellent interview.

Když Bruce na konci rozhovoru říká, že chce lidem dát něco na co snad nikdy nezapomenou, moc ráda bych mu vzkázala, že se mu to v mém případě daří na tisíce procent. A, že zbožňuji nejen jeho úžasnou hudbu, texty a vystoupení, ale právě i ten skvělý pocit, který mi dává, že se celý rozdá pro mě a všechny své obdivovatele. Proto ho miluji a moc, moc, moc mu děkuji 🥰 Zdenka Praha

I was amazed at this interview and i knew a little about Bruce and the songs he sang about America. He seemed democratic with his views about the politics and was for the workers of America.I spent some time this month traveling through New Jersey and experienced what it must have been like growing up there for him.Many of the songs were based about his life,"Born to run,Rosalita,Glory Days" so many more for this true american.He also identified with those in need."Streets of Philadelphia".TY

Has anyone seen Bruce and Robert De Niro in a room together? I'm seeing quite a resemblance these days. Anyway....good interview!

Incredibly impressed. I didn't know the man was such a thinker. Would have liked more intelligence from the interviewer though.

Thank you for your music.

So much stuff here, Thanks!

Prez Chump -- take note! This is a Man and a human being...

The Boss ❤

Happy Birthday Bruce! Sept 23rd. Hope you're feeling better.

Saw him in 1985 the most uplifting spiritual experience in my life. I will never forget it.

“E Street” is more than band name or slogan. For me it can be a concept or understanding only someone who can relate to this man and his songs would care about. “E Street” is about home and family and country and experience and DNA. “E Street” is universal. It is everything that truly matters.

I’m reading his autobiography right now, it’s really a big book. It’s very introspective. I was sitting in the doctors office reading the part he wrote after his dad passed and I was sitting there crying. It was so moving

An excellent interviewer, I really like him and his personality and style.

i kw this guy.he once came here in zim and i attended his show (human rights concert 1988)i was very young then.he left people crazy about him until nw.he is a greater perfomer.i wish to meet him in person!!

Love this guy even more now

-He's going to lose, oh yeah-............Ouch

First saw Springsteen on the River tour. It was the best concert I have ever witnessed. At the time, I thought it was the greatest LP of all time. It told of a reality I could relate to. I also learned the power of music to reach into the souls of men. It felt like a religious experience. But since then I have learned the difference between live entertainment and true spirituality. Be that as it may. I have since learned that one should never be fooled into thinking that expertise in one field or in the Boss’ case, talent, no matter how great, carries any weight when transferred into another field of thought. His ability to entertain and unite an audience within the blue collar, almost mythological american dream/nightmare, is truly remarkable. I find it interesting that the 2008 bailout angered him. Because while it was a Republican president who signed the bill, it was the Democratic controlled congress that passed the bill. “We are democrats because they are for the people”. That’s what I used to think. I find it interesting that the only thing that the interviewer could bring up about Trump was “the locker talk”. The idea that Trump only courted the forgotten blue collar man (from whom Springsteen struck pay dirt) for ill intentions, is sad indeed. The problem with promises is that you must give the promiser a chance or the benefit of the doubt to see if he can deliver what was promised. You can be sure that if you go to a Bruce Springsteen concert, he will deliver the goods. Clearly, the midwest had lost its faith in the Democratic promises of the Kennedy era. “Ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your country!” The new promise of the Democrats became, FORGET YOU! ask not what your country can do for you, but what your country can do for the Global village. Why not take a chance with Trump? “He’s not going to be president”. “Hillary will make a good president”. Well, we will see after the 2020 election cycle is in the history books if those forgotten blue collar folks in any town USA agree with the Boss. Because they did not agree with him in the 2016 cycle. The Boss is one of the best in his field of expertise, and he is entitled to his opinion. He was Born in the USA! Praise be to God!

Those who can't criticize their country or realize that things can always be improved is playing a dangerous game.

For the working class voter, Donald Trump has an element of wish fulfillment for them. He's no smarter or intellectually sophisticated than the average American, and he's rich. But for the lack of a billionaire father there goes me. Trump plays that up. I disagree about musicians having influence. Steve Van Zant made a huge difference in raising awareness about apartheid in South Africa.

Wish the tickets were blue collar prices !

Just love this guys song, but I can relate to one of my best songs ever: dancing in the dark

This was one of the best interviews with Bruce that I have ever seen. Great questions. So many interviewers have no idea who Bruce is and what to ask him beyond surface level stuff. This interviewer knew his stuff and asked fantastic questions.

Bruce is the best anti depresant I know of !! A ticket to one of his showns is the best perscription you will ever get to feeling better. I'm glad he shared his struggle with depression, althought sorry that he had to suffer it. I have sufferd terribly with it too over the last 6 or 7 years on and off. its an evil thing to get struck down with. Knowing even Bruce can come down with it shows anyone can get it. By that I mean even someone who has great kids and great wife, found amazing personal success and is liked, loved and admired by millions and born with such a remarkable tallent and has done what he wanted to do surounded by a great band and made millions doing. what more can any one of us hope for than these things. yet it proves just how overwelming and powerful a ilness it is. that its not a make beleave problem or just some thing people can snap out of, regardless of how much thay are blessed you are it can still get to you. I know my self just how bad it can be I was totaly overwelmed by it too. its the hardest thing to get out of. Thanks for shareing your expriance Boss, I wish you and your famerliy health and happnesss. thanks for shining your light so bright during some many dark times

SUPER MAN❗ the best forever The Boss❗❤👏👌👍🥉🏆👑👑

Would love to hear him on Trump now...

I can only say, I worked in Freehold NJ for many years, I knew some of Bruce's old school chums, I knew his first drummer, who's leg got messed up in Vietnam, and for the most part he is THE Home Town Hero....and he earned it !!!!

He's amazing. I can tell who he is and he's real.

I'm sure he's got paid handsomely.

The Boss is Right! as usual.You are humble and real! Keep on going Bruce!God bless you and your family!Annemiek.

I'm in love with this man because he's a good-hearted man.