Tuesday, November 20, 2007

WOW

I'm not even sure what I am supposed to say. WOW. Tonight it was all there. Joy, despair, a social message, friendship, community. I felt like I was one with everyone on the stage (except Peter Wolf).
From the opening note you just felt it was so much more intense then last night. I don't know how you know that from the get go but when you feel it, you do.
This was a stunning show. REASON, DARKNESS, CANDY, SHE'S THE ONE. UN-fucking-REAL. Seriously.
This Hard Land - spot light on Danny, then Suzie then Roy. Beautiful.
Sandy - Danny shares center stage with Bruce. Don't know if I ever saw that before - Danny and Bruce leaning against each other playing their respective instruments. Bruce with a sizzling guitar, Danny with an awkward but signature accordion to give us another slice of the Jersey Shore. Everybody form a line .. we ARE the E Street Band and we want you all to shuffle along with us. Everybody form a line with us.

The performances of the last 5 songs of the regular set were performed with a gusto I have not seen before tonight.
We were on 10th Avenue, Kitty came back. It was a night for the ages.
Tonight we saw the jaw droppin', earth rockin', love makin', viagra takin', history makin', LEGENDARY E STREET BAND!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Then they all came to the front of the stage to take their bows. Many nights I have seen Bruce walk over to Patti and bring her center stage with him. The hosts of the evening giving their thanks to their guests. Not tonight. Tonight Bruce walked to the end of the stage and stood with his arm draped around Danny. And then he brought Danny to center stage. And they stood there and hugged. Danny's eyes seen on the big screen rimmed with tears. And then Steve joined from the other side and draped his arm around Danny. More cheers, more tears, and then Patti came over and kissed Danny and hugged him for a long time. They all left together ... as old, old friends.
When they take the stage again in Madrid they will be a family missing one of its members. Lets hope and pray it is only temporary.

What a night, what a night, what a night. WOW.

6 comments:

GypsyMiker said...

I can literally say that I had tears in my eyes, thinking I might be watching Danny for the very last time. I was lucky enough to be sitting right behind him for this show. I wnat to think the best, but watching him, I was thinking the worst. So sad.

Great show. Will comment more on it later. But, I will say one thing.........THIS HARD LAND!!!! WOOHOO!!! The only shock was that it was in The Promised Land spot! Caught me completely off guard.

CrazyJaney said...

ah shoot I just cried again

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxj6_eOQhsY

RR said...

Thanks for the fabulous report. Glad you got to experience that. 'cause that's what it's all about.

Or is he Hokey Pokey that it's all about? I always forget.

Mickster said...

Ray my man , your right !! you got be positive about these things .. sad i know but 'Feck It' .. think of the music and how much he has contributed right from day one .. anyhow -- he'll be back and we all know it !

MissionMan said...

Wow!!!! I was impressed. I am not as well traveled as the rest of you being my 19th show but it rocked!!!! To be filed in the stupid question category the guy next to me asked "who's that chick in the back?" I answered Suzy Tyrell "never heard of her what does she do????". Ok!

GypsyMiker said...

My only regret was that work kept me at the office right up until showtime, and I didn't get to meet up with Janey and her Mission Man. So sorry guys!