![]() Inspired by Lord Tennyson’s poem, “For always roaming with a hungry heart,” the song appeared on Springsteen’s 1980 album The River and was The Boss’ first major hit, peaking at No. In 1987, Springsteen also wrote a song for Smith’s New York City punk comrades, The Ramones, but kept “Hungry Heart” for himself. Springsteen has released his own versions of “Because the Night” on the 1986 box set Live/1975–85, and the 2010 compilation album The Promise, and has performed the song solo and with Smith throughout the years. After sharing the song with friend Patti Smith, it became the musical poet’s biggest hit and brought more awareness to her 1978 album Easter. Within this timeframe, Springsteen had the makings of “Because the Night” written, but it wasn’t coming together during the Darkness on the Edge of Town sessions with the E Street Band in 1977. “Come on!” As the crowd roared, Springsteen stood in the dimming May sunlight and smiled, hewn from granite, eyes twinkling with mischief and wisdom.When Springsteen released his 1973 debut Greetings from Asbury Park, N.J., two of the album tracks “Spirit in the Night” and “Blinded by the Light” failed to ascend the charts until Manfred Mann took them on the ’70s. “Dublin… a little bit louder,” Springsteen said at one point. It was age-defying, full-throated, and hard-punching. 'Born In the USA' boomed out as darkness descended while 'Born To Run' and 'Glory Days' raised goosebumps in every corner of the venue (though there was no appearance from Michelle Obama who had come on stage to the latter in Barcelona earlier in the week). The evening culminated with an encore crammed with hits. “Ssssh,” he said during 'Mary’s Place', which was expanded into a balmy sundown ballad greeted with joy by the hardcore fans up the front (including someone waving a lifesize Springsteen cut-out).īridge McDonagh, from Lavagh, Sligo, as Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band take to the stage at the RDS. But he demonstrated his soulful side when singing with his “E-Street choir” backing ensemble, their harmonies swirling around Springsteen’s throaty vocals on a cover of The Commodores’ 'Night Shift'. Again and again he charged to the barriers, encouraging the audience to punch the air as he reached for those big sky choruses. Whatever his secret, he was determined to push himself to the limits in Dublin. His health regime is rumoured to include just one meal a day and running at every opportunity. Springsteen has clearly been taking care of himself. Earlier this week, Mr Bird admitted that he wanted that very song to be played at his funeral, saying he goes “to sleep nearly every night playing this song." Mr Bird, who was diagnosed with motor neurone disease in 2021, also revealed that meeting ‘The Boss’ is the last thing on his bucket list. Picture: Andres PovedaĪ full-throated 'Prove It All Night' from Darkness on the Edge of Town saw Springsteen share the mic with Clemons, who channelled the spirit of his late uncle Clarence.Įlsewhere he dedicated 'Land Of Hope and Dreams' to “my friend Charlie Bird”. Springsteen has released his own versions of Because the Night on the 1986 box set Live/197585, and the 2010 compilation album The Promise, and has performed the song solo and with Smith. Linda Doran, Kilkenny, and Emma Cotter from Mallow, Co Cork, on the way to the first night of the three sold-out Bruce Springsteen concerts at the RDS. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features Press Copyright Contact us Creators. Inside the RDS an American flag looked down on the stage as Springsteen and his band charged through 50 years of hits. En route to the venue, vendors were doing a healthy trade in Stars and Stripes cowboy hats. The weather was the perfect bonus for the crowds streaming towards the RDS. He pumped his fists and was soon running down towards the crowd as his band - including Steve Van Zandt on guitar and Jake Clemons on saxophone - followed him over the top. “Come on,” he shouted during a thumping 'Ghosts' from 2020’s Letter To You. ![]() Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band performing at the RDS in Dublin.
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