Now that you've heard the studio version you HAVE to react to the live from New York, a 20 minute masterpiece where Bruce and the E Street Band take you to church!
I love this song. Bad Scooter is Bruce Springsteen, and the Big Man is indeed Clarence Clemons. The live version from the New York City concerts is not to be missed.
Tenth Avenue ran through E Street in Belmar, New Jersey. That's where the band got its name. It's also the cross streets of David Sancious' house -- the original pianist in the band (Sancious went on to play a lot of fusion jazz and was in Sting's solo band for years). The song relates the struggles of Bruce and the band in its early days, playing clubs along the Jersey Shore, most memorably in Asbury Park. Thanks Uncle Phil & Harri.
Bruce now uses this song live as a tribute to Clarence and other lost band members. Thanks Harri love the Bruce reactions and it's good to hear the studio version! Try She's The One from the same album.
Harri I have a great story that will give you chills. I have seen Bruce in concert 108 times and after his tour in 1988, Bruce temporarily fired everyone in the band except his piano player Roy Bittan. In 1992 he went on tour with a new band and in 1993 played a benefit concert in New Jersey for the daughter of his manager who was seriously ill. I of course was going to that show. Earlier in the day, Clarence was on a sports radio station in New York City being interviewed by Christopher "Mad Dog" Russo. Chris, who is a huge Springsteen fan, asked Clarence if there was any chance he would make a surprise appearance at the concert that night. Clarence was playing coy and didn't say one way or another he would be there. Well I go to the show and everyone is wondering will Clarence show up. The concert is going on for hours and still no Clarence. Then Bruce brings out Little Steven for some songs. After almost 4 hours, Bruce starts playing Tenth Avenue Freeze Out and the crowd is going crazy waiting for that line in the song "A change was made uptown and the big man joined the band." Well when he sang that line, Clarence comes out through the tunnel playing his sax solo. I'm telling you in 108 shows, that was the loudest moment I ever heard at a Bruce show. I thought the roof was going to fly off!! I never thought I could relive that moment until I found out someone in the upper deck was recording with some old camera and the video is on youtube. You must check this out! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-xDjCqafiXsE.html
U.P. - This was a fabulous submission choice for the catalog and career of The Boss! This song is also one of many favorites when he performs it live. Either way, this is top-shelf Springsteen. Harri, Great review!
Saw Bruce three times late seventies early eighties. First time in the Uptown Theatre in Chicago in 1978. A old classic smaller theater beautifully ornate. We sat first row balcony just off center which is like being eight rows back and nobody in your way. What a treat that show was. About three hours worth of a great time.
This is my go to song when I am feeling low but it deserved a live version. You got it in one Harri, it is New Jersey Stax. Thank you Uncle Phil, keep the E Street band coming.
Horns horns horns.🎺🎺🎺🎷🎷🎷 Such a great groovin tune, from Bruce's 1975 album," Born to Run". Every aspect of this tune is sheer perfection, from Bruce's vocals, to Clarence the man,❤ the brillant piano, the horns, all excellent. Bruce was having trouble with the horn arrangement and called in Steve Van Zandt. Steve added some Memphis horn-type riffs giving the melody a New Orleans blend. Just quintessential Bruce. Great reaction Harri. Thanks Harri and Uncle Phil. 👏👏 Cheers from Canada 🇨🇦
Steve Van Zandt, a friend of Bruce's since childhood, heard an early version of the song and criticized the horn arrangement. Bruce let him redo the arrangement, leading to Steve joining the band eventually. Scooter trying to find his groove in the lyrics refers to drummer Max Weinberg, if I remember correctly.
Scooter refers to Bruce himself. Max Weinberg didn’t join the band until 1975 in the Born to Run sessions. Vini Lopez was Bruce’s drummer from 1968 to 1974.
Music brings back so many forgotten memories & I ❤ this channel because it's has become such a great Memory Bank for me!!! Springsteen appeared on many of my "Premade Mixed' music cassettes - which were a staple when I was growing up in the 70's & 80's. There was the ubiquitous 'Sad Break-Up' tape and the ever popular, 'Screaming Mad' tape for when I hated the whole world and I believe this song appeared on my 'Open Road' tape which I played when I was driving 'nowhere in particular' on a beautiful sunny day. Bob Seger, Guess Who, Tom Petty, CSN&Y, Carole King, Rod Stewart & the great Kenny Rogers appeared most often on my 'Premade' tapes. I wish I'd kept those tapes but they are long gone now so Thanks for the memories Harri & friends. Just curious - who was immortalized on your 'Premade' tapes?
Cadillac ranch by Bruce Springsteen More Beatles and solo Beatles please. The complete concerto for a rainy day by the electric light Orchestra Glastonbury song by The Waterboys A man is in love by The Waterboys Ship of fools by World Party. Message in the box by World Party Play me by Neil Diamond Feel flows by The Beach Boys Forever by The Beach Boys Smile By Nat King Cole Valley of the dolls by Dionne Warwick Make it easy on yourself by the Walker Brothers I say a Little prayer by Aretha Franklin What the world needs now is love by Jackie DeShannon Anyone who had a heart by Dionne Warwick? The look of Love by Dusty Springfield Do you know the way to San Jose by Dionne Warwick? They Long to be close to you, the Carpenters Stones, by Neil Diamond Have you heard part 1/the voyage/have you heard part2 by The Moody Blues Talking out of turn by The Moody Blues (never seen one single reaction to this song) Moonlight mile by The Rolling Stones (never heard it play on any radio) Love you 💟☮️
Respect to Harri and all on board, but respectfully disagree with a few. Bruce live is a force of nature, but his studio work is always a preferred listening. Seen him over 20 times live and worn every album and tape to hell. Billy Joel one of a a very few that sounds equal live to LP. Prince, Connick Jr. Very few. Don't anybody bash me. Love Bruce shows, stories and Clarence! But, give me the CD unless I'm literally standing there.