CONCERTS
" Glory Days "

"The flag of piracy flew from my mast
My sails were set wing to wing
I had a jukebox graduate for first mate
She couldn't sail, but she sure could sing"

Philadelphia~~First Union Center~~9-25-1999


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I've been a Bruce Springsteen fan for years now, but became more devoted in 1997 when I finally purchased his "Nebraska" CD. I had been to a Springsteen concert in Cleveland during the "Born in the USA" tour. My sister and I then decided to attend his Philly concert in September of 99. This was the show that started the tour for me, and re-ignited my passion for Bruce Springsteen's music. My twin sister and I had a seven hour sing-along across the Pennsylvania Turnpike, travelling from Cleveland to Philly. We had rock an roll music blastin' out the "T-tops". (Well, actually no T-tops, but we did have a really sharp, brand new Ford Explorer). It was smooth sailing, and we "drove four hundred miles without seein' a cop". We found our seats, in the nose-bleed section and stood enthralled for the next three hours, enjoying our reunion with the E Stree Band, and in awe of Bruce, who was in top form at age 50. It was a fabulous show, which exceeded all my expectations!! The Philly set list is below.

Incident on 57th Street

Ties That Bind

Prove It All Night

Two Hearts

Atlantic City

Factory

Point Blank

Youngstown

Murder Incorporated

Badlands

Out in the Street

Tenth Ave. Freezeout

Sherry Darling

Streets of Philadelphia

NYC Serenade

Light of Day

Jungle Land

Born to Run

Thunder Road

If I Should Fall Behind

Land of Hope and Dreams

Raise Your Hand






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Cleveland~~Gund Arena~~11-14-1999





An incredible day for Springsteen fans from Cleveland!!! My sister and I headed East to Gund Arena,a beautiful red sunset glowing behind us, and a check in the win column for our rookie Cleveland Browns, who defeated the Steelers for the first win of their inaugral season. Jupiter aligned with Mars, and we had our fourteenth row floor tickets waiting for us. No disappointments tonight, but the show didn't top the 9/25 Philly concert. That was yet to come!! Set list as follows:

Ties That Bind

Prove It All Night

Two Hearts

Darkness on the Edge of Town

The Promised Land

My Home Town

The River

Youngstown

Murder Incorporated

Badlands

Out in the Street

Tenth Ave. Freezeout

Working on the Highway

The Ghost of Tom Joad

Born in the USA

Jungleland

Light of Day

Spirit in the Night

Bobby Jean

Born to Run

Thunder Road

If I Should Fall Behind

Land of Hope and Dreams

Ramrod







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Cleveland~~Gund Arena~~11-15-1999





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Another show, shared with good friends, and Bruce put on a show that rivaled Philly for intensity and passion. It was a night to remember!!

Don't Look Back

Prove It All Night

Two Hearts

Trapped

Darlington County

Independence Day

Point Blank

Youngstown

Murder Incorporated

Badlands

Out in the Street

Tenth Ave. Freezeout

You can Look

Because the Night

No Surrender

Back Streets

Light of Day

Growin Up

Hungry Heart

Born to Run

Thunder Road

If I Should Fall Behind

Land of Hope and Dreams

Blinded by the Light








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Columbus, Ohio~~11-17-1999





I got an early morning call from my sis, imploring me to attend just one more show! Scored tickets online for Columbus, and we headed out straight from work. (Would my suitcase be on the front porch when I got home??) Our seats were in the very first row, behind the stage; right behind Nils and Clarence! A memorable night, our third show in four days, with a bird's eye view of Bruce and the Band! Setlist is as follows:

Ties that Bind

Prove It All Night

Two Hearts

Darkness on the Edge of Town

The Promised Land

My Hometown

The River

Youngstown

Murder Incorporated

Badlands

Out in the Street

Tenth Ave. Freezeout

Downbound Train

She's the One

Ghost of Tom Joad

Born in the USA

Back Streets

Light of Day

Bobby Jean

Born to Run

Thunder Road

If I Should Fall Behind

Land of Hope and Dreams

Ramrod








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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania~~4-25-2000~~Mellon Center





Seven months after the First Union Philly Concert, me and Sis were heading back to Pennsylvania. This time to Pittsburgh and our fifth show of the tour. The trip included "cinnabuns" on the PA turnpike, which, besides Bruce....was the highlight!! Though it wasn't the best show of the tour, It provided a warmup for what was to come....
My Love Will Not Let.....

Prove It All Night

Two Hearts

Darkness on the Edge of Town

Promised Land

Mansion on the Hill

The River

Youngstown

Murder Incorporated


Badlands

Out in the Street

Tenth Avenue Freezeout

HUMAN TOUCH

She's The One

Ghost of Tom Joad

Backstreets

Light of Day

Idiot's Delight w/Joe Gruschecky

Ramrod

Bobby Jean

Born To Run

Thunder Road

If I Should Fall Behind

Land Of Hopes and Dreams








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Cincinnati, Ohio~~4-30-2000~~Firstar Center





We headed out on the 30th, for an overniter in Cincy....A great drive....singin' along with Bruce and THE BEST SHOW of the tour!! AND WE WERE THERE!!! Definitely the HIGHLIGHT of the Season!! The Best Trip we've had!! Can MSG be any better?

The Ties That Bind

Promised Land

Two Hearts

Darkness on the Edge of ..

Darlington County

Rendezvous

Mansion on the Hill

The River

Youngstown

Murder Incorporated

Badlands

Out in the Street

Tenth Avenue Freeze-out

Working on the Highway

Dancing in the Dark

The Ghost of Tom Joad

Born in the USA

Backstreets

Light of Day

Stand On It

Bobby Jean

Born to Run

Thunder Road

If I Should Fall Behind

Land of Hope and Dreams

Ramrod





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New York City~~7-1-2000~~Madison Square Gardern

" The Last Show "





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We arrived in NYC on Friday, the 30th, looking forward to the final show. On Saturady, leaving our newfound friend, Ray, to meet other new found friends, Dave and Lisa for dinner before the big event. We are really beginning to worry about our buddy Ray from California, since he has no ticket, and all we hear on the way over are bad ticket stories, and no one is selling. But if the luck and karma of this weekend hold out, it should be no problem.

Dinner is great, we eat hurriedly between breaths and talk nonstop of the tour, then head to MSG. (Dave and Lisa have been to 35 shows on the tour, and have lots of stories to tell.) Finally find Ray, viola! Yes, he has a ticket, huge sigh of relief! We are hamming it up, mugging for silly photo-ops underneath that giant Exxon sign...wait, no, its the giant MSG sign this time.

Outside MSG I see a man go down to the ground and his wife appears panic-stricken! I rush over to see how I can help, and checking his pulse, discover to my chagrin, that he has no pulse! I ready myself to perform CPR, but he spontaneously begins to respond, and develops a very slow pulse, is white as a sheet, and when he finally sits up, attributes the episode to a bad ticket deal....well, I have never heard that one before, he does have a ticket and won't seek medical attention this night. Sir, if you are out there, I hope you have your ticker checked! Got a kick out the NYPD who offered their sincere thanks for my assistance with the fallen Bruce fan, though I didn't get a chance to do anything!

Inside the arena, it's electric, and its another chance to commune with the great people that make up the Bruce fan-base. I have put in my prediction that tonight we will hear Lost in the Flood. My "in the know" native New York friend, Benny, (bronxapostle, you know who you are)! shows me how to see the show from a better vantage point, thanks Benny! Bruce, as always, never disappoints, the show is heart-stopper, but when he broke into Lost in the Flood, well I thought I was gonna get hurt, it was full body contact Bruce all the way! During the 10th ave Freezeout intros, Bruce, on bended knee, extols the virtues of his lovely wife Patti, and during her intro, refers to her as his "vacation from masturbation" (yes I THINK I heard that right), while bumping and grinding behind her, I'm getting a little TOO much voyeuristic pleasure from this! Knowing the tour is ending kept me feeling somber, but we rocked the night away, until the lights came up. The garden ignites with a spontaneous chant for the E-Street Band, though the light crew never does manage to get the spotlight on them, even after Bruce said "Get some f*cking lights on them." Blood Brothers brought me to tears, and appropriate and fitting end to the reunion tour.

Over to the Hotel Penn for the post-Bruce show. Another new found Bruce friend, Jason, literally gives Coletta the shirt, not off his back, but the one he was holding in his hand. Jason, you will long be remembered in the annals of my Bruce history, as the great looking guy with an equally pleasing personality who generously bestowed my Bruce soul mate with the coolest Bruce shirt in the world, thank you so much!

What a wild ride, memories and friendships to last a lifetime, though the tour has sadly ended. I have to take a moment to thank my wonderful husband, Greg, who, through his selfless love and devotion to me, has made it possible for me to participate in this tour, thank you Greg, I love you very much!

New York City 7-1-2000
Madison Square Garden, The Last Show!!

Code Of Silence

My Love Will Not Let You..

Prove It All Night

Two Hearts

Atlantic City

Mansion On The Hill

The River

American Skin

Promised Land

Youngstown

Murder Incorporated

Badlands

Out In The Street

Tenth Avenue FreezeOut

E STREET SHUFFLE

LOST IN THE FLOOD

Born In The USA

Backstreets

Light Of Day

THE PROMISE

Ramrod

Bobby Jean

Born to Run

Further On Up the Road

Thunder Road

If I Should Fall Behind

Land of Hopes and Dreams

Blood Brothers





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Cleveland~~Rock n Roll Hall of Fame~~4-1-2001







Unfortunately, it's been quite a while since my last Bruce show at MSG. He hasn't come near Cleveland, and sadly, I haven't come near him. With all the excitement over his new CD release, and the upcoming HBO special, I decided on a trip to the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland. Though they permit no photography inside the hall, I did manage to pose for a picture with my husband Greg to commemorate our journey. Lots of Bruce content inside! He even assists in narrating one of the films. He was inducted into the hall in 1999, where he rightly is enshrined alongside rock n roll's greats! It's a great spot to visit !! Until Bruce comes back!!



Since 11-29-2000


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