Maybe I Was Born To Run

I celebrated the spirit of 1975 on Saturday, 25 August,
I watched Bruce Springsteen’s 1975 concert on the DVD.
And? Exhilarating.

The Boss and The E Street Band,
man, are just pure Rock N Roll machines.

I’ve to admit -
my respect for The Boss has only grew.
I feel his intense passion for music,
passion to perform, passion in life.
It all comes across in real honesty.
And, he is a real talent.

If The Brits have the best quirk in words & lyrics,
The Boss has a way with musical arrangements, in my opinion.
It’s Rock N Roll on roller coaster – you get exciting surprises.

Another thing worth a mention – The Boss’ fans, the concert goers.
What’s special? Watch this.



With that, I award those who attend the above
Bruce Springsteen Barcelona 2002 Concert,
- The Best Rocking Audience.

Bruced Again

I was absolutely thrilled with BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN’s
1973 ‘live’ performance of song "THUNDERCRACK"
(one of the featured rare clip in the documantary disc),
the soul, the fun, the passion, the whole unpredictability…
it was so cracking good!

It would be the ideal one to share, but wasn't posted on youtube,
instead I found this Fan Video of BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN’s
2003 performance of the same song "THUNDERCRACK"
with a slightly different play.

Nonetheless, yet another one to get your feet tapping.



Turn up the volume. Turn it up real real loud.

Bruise Me Bruce, The Rock N Roll Way

Picture from Amazon

Over the weekend, went to do a little music shopping.
Bought BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN’s
“Born To Run” 30th Anniversary Edition.
A 3-Disc Set -
- One Audio CD (a remaster of “Born To Run”)
- One 90 mins Documentary DVD (on the album “Born To Run”,
plus rare clips)
- One 2 hours Concert DVD (‘live’ London 1975)

Picture from Amazon

Seeing it displayed prominently on the rack,
(OK, the ‘summer sale’ rack),
I assumed this year is its 30th year.
(I was wrong)
Did a quick check on google, and I realised
it would be the 32nd year this Saturday, August 25!

Woah!

So I spent Sunday listening the CD & watching the documentary
(& the rare concert clips).

Man, eye opener, ear opener, brain opener, heart opener,
& yes, had my mouth opened too.

You see, I called myself a product from Generation Lost,
I love Rock N Roll but only learn the true spirit in recent years…
and so, having spent Sunday with The Boss,
hearing, watching, feeling his passion (& intensity),
his energy, his talent, his soul, his honesty,
and more passion, help found me missings !

Now, I am still left with the Concert DVD to watch,
but it would be so timely for me to do it this Saturday,
32 years on rocking to 32 years back, an experience I can’t wait!
So go listen some BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN on this special day.

Let’s all hail to Rock N Roll !

Here’s a youtube video featuring the London performance of
the song “BORN TO RUN” at the 1975 “BORN TO RUN Tour”



Also check out this rare & raw video featuring
a 1978 ‘live’ performance of the song.

“BORN TO RUN” (also title of) Bruce Springsteen's third album,
was a breakthrough hit and launched his career in the
U.S. & around the World.

The album's reputation has not suffered over time.
Rolling Stone’s 2003 list (most current list)
ranked “BORN TO RUN” at number 18 of
the greatest 500 albums of all time.

*Information from - wikipedia

2 Weeks On ...

It's been 2 weeks since I attended The Cure Concert !
One of the many songs that still get
my legs shaking, hands trembling, head nodding
is... Grinding ~~~~~~ Halt .



Volume is quite soft. Turn it up.

Looking Back For Cure

* * * JUST LIKE HEAVEN * * *

As posted before,
The Cure performed in Fine City Singapore
for a night on 1 August 2007, and yes, I was there !

I gave The Cure ...... my first time ..... it was my first concert

(I'm not that young, it's just that I start late!)

I’ve to admit, it was a fine experience
but wasn't what I was anticipating,
I was anticipating the orgasmic !

Anyway what matters now is –

I AM FAA-KING MISSING IT !

So I spent the weekend, sucking up any available images,
magnified the moment and relived using my ears... it was great ~

* * * PICTURES OF YOU * * *

Over the days, I've also gathered a handful of
concert pictures from my newly acquainted online friends
from The CureForFineCity Forum. I have gained their
respective approval, and here I share them on this blog.

Photos of The Cure's performance in Fine City Singapore,
taken by my fellow online friends-cum-concert goers.

Photo by MalayCure

Photo by Arid Desert

Photo by Arid Desert

Photo by Dayna & dBlackFly

Photo by Arid Desert

Photo by Arid Desert

Photo by Arid Desert

Photo by Arid Desert

Photo by Arid Desert

Photo by Arid Desert

Photo by Arid Desert

Photo by Arid Desert

Photo by Arid Desert

Photo by Dayna & dBlackFly

Photo by Dayna & dBlackFly

Photo by Dayna & dBlackFly

Photo by Dayna & dBlackFly

Photo by Arid Desert

Photo by Arid Desert

Photo by Arid Desert

Photo by Arid Desert

Photo by MalayCure

Photo by Arid Desert

Note : Please sought permission from respective owners should you intend
to use/copy/replicate any photos

For more photos of The Cure’s Singapore concert,
the band, the crowd, the merchandise etc,
Visit MalayCure , Arid Desert , Dayna & dBlackFly
(Thanks for sharing, guys!)

There are also the group shots of (some of) our CureForFineCity
members. I’m the one wearing a big black English rose ... you
won’t find me in any of the photos, as I’ve deliberately stay out, Ha !

* * * TAKING OFF * * *

I’ll leave you with 2 youtube videos I found,
recorded at The Cure’s Fine City Singapore Concert.
Watch & listen for the mood, NOT for quality.


The Cure - Inbetween Days (Live in Singapore)
Thanks to therosevest for posting.


The Cure - Friday I’m in Love (Live in Singapore)
Thanks to touchmovieinspire for posting.


Now, try a different experience -
listen to the video, look through the series of photos,
1 by 1, from the top.... Do you feel it?

Cure has gone

GREAT TO SEE THE CURE !

AND MEET THE CUREFREAKS from CureForFineCity Forum !

Dear Robert, did you receive my 6 packs of lovecats?


Now that the concert is over,
the event posts previously posted here see no need to stay.