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By mid 1972 the rock landscape was looking decidedly dull. The search for a new Beatles or a new Dylan to re-unite the Woodstock generation and their younger siblings had come to nothing and the natives were getting restless. So when word began to filter through of new-kid-on-the-block Bruce Springsteen breaking out of home city Asbury Park, New Jersey, and playing shows nationwide that reconfirmed audiences faith in the redemptive power of rock n roll, hope began to restore. Bruce had signed a recording deal with Columbia in mid-72 and had been working on his debut record since. Greetings From Asbury Park saw the light of day in early 73, and within the week Springsteen, with a little help from three of the soon to be named East Street Band, were performing their first ever radio broadcast, aired on Boston s WBCN FM. A quite remarkable performance ensued with Bruce and the boys in excellent humour and fine form as they played a terrific set, although remarkably including just one cut from Greetings. The show was an intimate affair without an audience but gave listeners their first glimpse into Springsteen s infectious personality, enormous enthusiasm and unique sense of humour. It also drove home the message that here was an artist who could prove to be the new messiah, with songs that quite beggared belief. The second show featured on this disc is Bruce s very first broadcast from the Main Point venue in Bryn Mawr, just outside Philadelphia - the venue at which Bruce s most prestigious and highly regarded broadcast was made, the astonishing 1975 gig that has also recently been released. This April 1973 set differs widely from the January 73 show as the full band (drummer Vini Lopez joins proceedings) rock out, and comparisons with the largely acoustic Boston broadcast remain fascinating. That was pretty good, Bruce is heard to mutter as the final track of this broadcast draws to a close - providing the perfect understatement for the burgeoning talent heard maturing in these two broadcasts, and equally for the shows themselves, as just one listen to this remarkable CD will testify.
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Two previously unreleased 1973 broadcasts from WBCN Boston & WMMR Philadelphia. Aprox 80 min
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49 of 49 people found the following review helpful
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A recording taken from two radio shows in early 73, one in the studio and the other from a gig. In the first Springsteen is actually interviewed and presents the band individually.The recording was actually his first time on radio and Springsteen is clearly nervous. The songs pre date Greetings and as such are indicative of the softer more folky Springsteen. Most feature just Bruce and guitar. Circus Story and Song for Orphans are particularly good. Does this Bus Stop at 42nd Street features the Band, Danny Federici, Clarence and Gary Tallent, .with a spoken intro by Bruce. The recordings are intimate and interesting. The next set of tracks are from a live gig at , the Main Point. New York Song is a rare recording, Circus Story reappears but has the addition of an intro by Danny. Spirit in the Night is probably the best known song here and still appears as a staple at any E-Street Band concert. A much broader Does this Bus makes an appearance and we see the beginings of the true E Street sound. Next up are two rare recordings of Santa Ana and Tokyo. This last track is excellent and highlights Clarence's influence on the sound. The set closes with Thundercrack and it is suitably loose and features some excellent work from Danny. In fact the second half of the album is very much dominated by both of the fallen members of the E Street Band and is a clear pointer of things to come.
I didn't really know what to expect from this release and it certainly isn't for newbies to E Street, but for existing fans there is a lot to be gleaned and enjoyed.
These are not bootleg releases either. Because of a legal loophole live recordings over 25 years old can be released without the artists permission. If this had been included in a box set of rarities to support Greetings from Asbury Park, people may see it in a different way.
I recommend this to anyone with a true interest in the origins of the Springsteen sound, the recordings are fine and listenable given their source and the sleeve notes are interesting. I hope there are more to this series of radio shows in the future.
I didn't really know what to expect from this release and it certainly isn't for newbies to E Street, but for existing fans there is a lot to be gleaned and enjoyed.
These are not bootleg releases either. Because of a legal loophole live recordings over 25 years old can be released without the artists permission. If this had been included in a box set of rarities to support Greetings from Asbury Park, people may see it in a different way.
I recommend this to anyone with a true interest in the origins of the Springsteen sound, the recordings are fine and listenable given their source and the sleeve notes are interesting. I hope there are more to this series of radio shows in the future.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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A terrific collection of two very early Bruce shows both from 1973. The first was recorded in January just before 'Greetings' hit the shops and features Bruce plus Garry Tallent, Danny Federici and Clarence, performing an acoustic set without audience, but with the female DJ, Maxanne Satori, interjecting questions to Bruce between tracks. The second is an April '73 gig at Main Point, with the full band and though this is only an hour long (it was performed specifically as a showcase to broadcast nationwide in order to bring attention to this new talent) it rocks hard.
Very nice companion piece to the Main Point 1975 CD.
Very nice companion piece to the Main Point 1975 CD.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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This CD brilliantly captures early Bruce Springsteen.
It's long before "Born in the USA" and completely different.
Far more folky and soulful. And heartfelt.
As the inlay info reminds us, there was a tangible void in rock music at the time but nature abhors a vacuum and along came Bruce.
"Song for Orphans" is a real treat and more familiar tracks like "Spirit in the Night" are given a fresh take.
Given the age and source of the recordings the quality is excellent.
This is not a CBS release but Left Field Media have put together a professional package and anyone who likes Springsteen's early work will want this to sit alongside "Greetings...." and "The Wild...."
Incidentally, in light of recent sad events,the picture on the back is really poignant.
Clarence Clemons looks about 19 !
It's long before "Born in the USA" and completely different.
Far more folky and soulful. And heartfelt.
As the inlay info reminds us, there was a tangible void in rock music at the time but nature abhors a vacuum and along came Bruce.
"Song for Orphans" is a real treat and more familiar tracks like "Spirit in the Night" are given a fresh take.
Given the age and source of the recordings the quality is excellent.
This is not a CBS release but Left Field Media have put together a professional package and anyone who likes Springsteen's early work will want this to sit alongside "Greetings...." and "The Wild...."
Incidentally, in light of recent sad events,the picture on the back is really poignant.
Clarence Clemons looks about 19 !
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Have almost all of BS albums,and am a big fan. I suppose for a collector this is a must, but I found it very hard to listen to, after one play, now deleted it from my ipod, not... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Dolly
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Before The Future of Rock n Roll
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Published 5 months ago by Nadou
Hmmm...
Wonderful to have Song to Orphans, Tokyo etc. available at last on a (sort of) official release. But beware - the sound quality is poor throughout, and the performances on the... Read more
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When I heard that this new collection Bruce Springsteen live tracks was from the people who brought out Main Point 1975, I thought great. Read more
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