Because the Night {YouTube MV}

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[the invisib1e hand]

Bruce and the Band, Because the Night, live.

[the invisib1e hand]

If you can find anything with more raw energy than this, by all means...

[isthisnickcool]

Always has and always will sound like a guy trying to sing while pinching a loaf on the toilet.

[Grizzled Bear]

After seeing Patty Smith sing that it seems creepy when a guy sings it.

Bruce is a hard core lefty. Was he singing it to Hillary or Barrack?

[Grizzled Bear]

Here’s the gayest version of “Because the Night...”

[the invisib1e hand]

Well, music critics, I happen to think it really rocks, anyway.

Patti is great, but considering how much she looks like a man, I thought it would be good to show a man doing the song.

[the invisib1e hand]

Bruce is a hard core lefty. Was he singing it to Hillary or Barrack?

That's why I posted this. People like you need to turn it off once in a freaking while.

It's rock and roll. Kapiche? R-O-C-K and R-O-L-L.

I don't hear politics when I hear a jam. I pity those who do!

[the invisib1e hand]

Grizzled, I don’t think your tagline captures your essence. If you were a woman, you’d be frigid.

[Grizzled Bear]

You want something that rocks? Try “A Tout le Monde” by Megadeth. But make sure it's the version from “United Abominations.” It's the version where Dave Mustain sings with Cristina Scabbia.

Truth is even outside the politics Springsteen is overrated. “Born to Run” was alright but he hasn't produced much that's (IMHO) worth my time.

When you take politics into consideration Bruce, and many other performers, need to remember they're entertainers. When you've paid a performer to “practice their Art” you don't want to a sermon about Marxism, Gaea Worship or America bashing. That isn't very entertaining. And yes, he's done it.

[the invisib1e hand]

I’m sorry. I couldn’t hear a word. I was jamming with the Stones.

[shibumi]

OK Griz (and any other Megadeath Fans out there) a special remix that I think really rocks:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=28X-ZIKTRy4

[shibumi]

.....and, the gayest Rock & Roll ever .....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9dLRf4u76So&feature=related

[Grizzled Bear]

What the hell was that???!!! I think I got to about 15 seconds and I had to kill it!!!

[shibumi]

.....and some definitely NOT gay raw energy Metal that (in my not so humble opinion) beats the heck out of Brucie and Mick anyday:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Rh0GFbbe78

(Again, just my opinion..... I think Peter Steele is the best since Morrison.)

..... THAT’S gonna open up a can o’ worms for some people .....

[Allegra]

After seeing Patty Smith sing that it seems creepy when a guy sings it.

I don't like it. I think it sounds strained and contrived.

But then again, I've never cared for Bruce Springsteen, so I guess my reaction to this is par for the course. ;-)

[shibumi]

Actually you were too late. It died of AIDS some time ago.

[shibumi]

You just might like the ones I linked in #10 & #13 as well.

(You can skip over the Klaus Nomi in #11.)

[Allegra]

You want something that rocks? Try “A Tout le Monde” by Megadeth.

And the old classic "Won't Get Fooled Again" by the Who. I saw them in concert a few times in my youth. The very first time I saw them as a teenager, Keith Moon was still around. Those guys could ROCK!

[Grizzled Bear]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xn01nSG4cvU

[shibumi]

Sorry, I turn off the radio or change channels whever I hear the Who.

Strong Personal Opinion Follows:

Over 16 years of formal musical training, including many instruments and voice. I love many types of music including (obviously) Rock & Roll. I regard the Who as TOTALLY contrived and musically bankrupt.

.....and I don’t like ‘em either.

[shibumi]

Thanks GB - added that one to my list.

On Tout Le Monde I think we can agree. And I believe that’s Mustain post conversion, n’est pas?

[Grizzled Bear]

Reign o’er me, Behind Blue Eyes...they’ve got some great stuff.

One of the best shows I’ve seen was Iron Maiden at Red Rock, Fear of the Dark tour.

[reagan_fanatic]

Now THAT was gay.

[Grizzled Bear]

Did he change the spelling of his name when he was Baptized?

Cristina Scabbia has some pipes!

[shibumi]

Sorry, no new tricks (from the Who, anyway) for this old dog.

To this day I won’t watch CSI because they use Who music as an intro. And that song is exactly what I mean by musically contrived.

[Grizzled Bear]

The original post lacked the proper elements but the rest of the thread is there -

HEAVY METAL PING!

[Grizzled Bear]

I prefer their older material.

[Grizzled Bear]

Dude, sorry about the thread hijack.

Watch some Megadeth!

[the invisib1e hand]

here already.

I admit it rocks. But Bruce (whose talent, energy and marketing ability are not to be underestimated) wrote it.

[the invisib1e hand]

Oh man, I think this is lip-synched. Gag me.

[the invisib1e hand]

And the old classic "Won't Get Fooled Again" by the Who. I saw them in concert a few times in my youth. The very first time I saw them as a teenager, Keith Moon was still around. Those guys could ROCK!

right, like that is gonna past muster with with political-appropriateness committee here.

[the invisib1e hand]

Watch some Megadeth!

I'd rather watch Lawrence Welk.

Heavy Metal is a pretentious as it is obnoxious.

[Allegra]

Different strokes for different folks. And I’m also a trained vocalist who used to perform in various capacities until other things sort of took over my life for the time being.

[Grizzled Bear]

right, like that is gonna past muster with with political-appropriateness committee here.

Most of us can tolerate the liberal whack-jobs if they shut up and sing.

However; I guess you never heard that Pete Townsend forbid Michael Moore the use of "Won't Get Fooled Again" for Fahrenheit 9-11. Many of these old rockers are pretty conservative.

[Grizzled Bear]

Heavy Metal is a pretentious as it is obnoxious.

Shibumi posted #11 just for you!

[Grizzled Bear]

And I’m also a trained vocalist who used to perform in various capacities until other things sort of took over my life for the time being.

And she's really cute in Kevlar!

[Allegra]

What the hell was that???!!! I think I got to about 15 seconds and I had to kill it!!!

That's likely to give me nightmares. I lasted about ten seconds.

This made for a good antidote. :)

[Grizzled Bear]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wMD7Ezp3gWc&feature=related

[Allegra]

To this day I won’t watch CSI...

I've never seen it, so I wouldn't know what the theme songs are. But that's only because I really just don't watch much TV.

[the invisib1e hand]

However; I guess you never heard that Pete Townsend forbid Michael Moore the use of "Won't Get Fooled Again" for Fahrenheit 9-11. Many of these old rockers are pretty conservative.

I guess not.

[Grizzled Bear]

I lasted about ten seconds.

I would have kiled it soooner! I was stuned! I needed to stay clam! This is hugh! I mean series!

[Allegra]

Love it!

This is from the early 80s. I was at this concert and the lead singer and I are still friends to this day. He's a high school math teacher now.

The Judys

[shibumi]

Before I married Mrs Shibumi I lived in my bachelor pad (a duplex) with one roommate. The TV belonged to him. He was never there. I never turned it on.

Ever.

I have been through periods of TV addiction (and therefore know a lot of useless stuff) and periods of total disconnect.

Then I go and marry a woman who own a home theater w/Dolby surround and over 1,000 video cassettes and DVDs.

That’s why I spend a lot of time in the basement with two computers, a stereo and YouTube. Just thought of another link you might like.....

[shibumi]

Rather disturbing Dark Metal, but an absolutely kick azz riff and solo. Local band from the Chicago area:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2yfp1qXe9vY&mode=related&search=

[shibumi]

You original post did say “raw energy” did it not?

Try the link in post #43.

[djf]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g8OQ4fvZU04

[NewRomeTacitus]

"One thing about living in Santa Carla Chicago I never could stomach...all the damn vampires."

[wastedyears]

It sounds like that newer version was recorded half a step higher than on Youthanasia.

[Straight Vermonter]

Bruce actually wrote the music and chorus before giving it to Patty Smith.

[Allegra]

Rather disturbing Dark Metal, but an absolutely kick azz riff and solo. Local band from the Chicago area:

Definitely pretentious and creepy, but I did like the guitar.

[Grizzled Bear]

It's definitely higher, likely to accommodate the lady's voice. I usually don't like these kind of remakes but this one is better than the original.