Monday, February 2, 2009

What's the allure?

Watching halftime of last night Super Bowl I wondered (as I have many times before) what's so great about Bruce Springstein? My Dad (who is also not a big fan) said he was looked at as the common man when he first started making music. Basically, in a sea of over produced music Springstein came out with unpolished music. Now for the irony...he didn't have a big time hit until he bacame polished and over produced.

Here's another thing, all his songs pretty much sound the same, case in point at the begining of each of his four songs my Mom said, "Yes, Born in the U.S.A., I love that son." He didn't play that one. It would be nice if we could have a really good halftime show that is not over produced and has good musicianship. I.E. No actors dressed as referees please.

— Angela Weatherford, associate editor

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