The only cool thing Bruce Springsteen ever did was to write "Fire" for Link Wray (and then he proceeded to take the song back).
Without a doubt -- though your guys were "Heavy Metal (Van Halen, Iron Maiden, Ozzy, etc)" animals, Springsteen could still be appreciated if for no reason other than he was "ours."
"For those who are unaware, Born in the USA is NOT a patriotic song but quite the reverse - it is a song about a returning Vietnam Vet who is CRITICAL of his treatment upon his return to the U.S.A....Given Springsteen's politics, it was quite disturbing to him and he still complains about it in interviews.
Ironic that it is what they are playing the evil ones in Guantanamo..."
Ironic indeed...
I have to concentrate on detaching myself from Springsteen's lefist views even when I'm listening to his good stuff these days.
The only cool thing Bruce Springsteen ever did was to write "Fire" for Link Wray (and then he proceeded to take the song back).