[beaversmom]

My sister’s appraisal of Springsteen’s vocal prowess is one that I can’t best: the man sounds like he is constantly defecating (and struggling with the effort to boot) when he attempts to sing.

That is funny and so true. The only Springsteen that I've remotely liked is Dancing in the Dark.

[a fool in paradise]

The only Springsteen that I've remotely liked is Dancing in the Dark.

Do you remember this staged "meeting with the fans" moment? Courtney Cox, later known from the teevee show Friends.

[Fiji Hill]

The only Springsteen that I've remotely liked is Dancing in the Dark.

I've never heard Springsteen's version of "Dancing in the Dark," and frankly, I don't think I would ever want to. That song was one of my mother's favorites--she liked to sing it while accompanying herself on the piano. This is my favorite version:

Dancing in the Dark--Waring's Pennsylvanians (with the Three Girl Friends)