Review of Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band: London Calling Live in Hyde Park (2009) by Thomas M — 21 Jul 2010
Starts off with a very forced and strained looking version of the Clash's "London Callin" that is among the most awkard covers I've ever heard. Then goes into a couple of his old standbys.
Problem is he blows through them as them in a quick attempt to keep the show moving. Its funny whenever he does his new songs everyone in the audience just stands there looking bored and confused. This is not a great live performance.
And why they chose this show to make a dvd of is a mystery. But about an hour into it the boss loosens up a bit and starts having fun again and the show becomes an enjoyable time. Highlight of the show is the E street band performing the song "Waiting on a sunny day" as a duet between Springsteen and a young kid in the front row.
Also seeing people with signs saying "I wish I was Courtney Cox right now" during "Dancing in the Dark" was funny. Watch the E Street band reunion tour film from 2000 or Springsteens VH1 Storytellers film for a much better show.
This review of Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band: London Calling Live in Hyde Park (2009) was written by Thomas M on 21 Jul 2010.
Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band: London Calling Live in Hyde Park has generally received very positive reviews.
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