Those who know me know I am a Springsteen fan(atic). I've seen Bruce maybe 50+ times since 1984 (as outrageous as that may sound there are people I know who can more than double that number; and to those that think 50 is excessive I say what about season ticket holders in any sport - seeing the Giants 8-11 times a year every year is ok, but seeing a rock concert is not?!?!) Anyway, hard core fans and some purists will say that I am not a real fan after all as I did not see the man before he "sold out" with Born In the USA. Believe me, I would trade 40 of those post '84 shows for one Darkness show from '78 or one show in Philly from '75.
So, what's my point? The point is Bruce will shortly be releasing a 30th anniversary (yikes!) Born To Run collection which includes a full show from London's Hammersmith Odeon in 1975, among other goodies. Those that pre-order this thing get an 18 minute preview of the documentary around the making of Born To Run. I have pre-ordered this set and have the link to the video - it is incredible and shows exactly how much I did miss out by not seeing shows in the 70's; so, if there's something you need.... if there's something you want... you've got to RAISE YOUR HAND! or, just send me an email.
