by bosap44 on November 19th, 2006

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What is it about Bruce Springsteen? Am I the only one that thinks he stinks? His band is good but who told him he could sing.

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by Darryl61 on November 19th, 2006
Though he may not have one of the greatest voices of all time, when you can write songs like he does, and put together one of the absolute tightest bands in the industry, you are bound to be successful as long as you can carry a tune. Just ask Tom Petty.
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by Krawdad on December 12th, 2006
he is the epidemy of hype!! just shows that with with the right connections you can do anything - such as sing when you can't sing!! i agree - he sure leaves a lot to be disired as far as singing goes!!
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- How about that there are people out there with good taste, thanks
  
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  by bosap44 on December 13th, 2006
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by LynfromNM on November 19th, 2006
I love his voice. I think it's sexy and manly. It carries the message as far as I'm concerned.
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- Exactly. Manly and emotional.
  
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  by Ruby21103 on December 1st, 2006
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by Anonymous on August 12th, 2008
One thing we both agree - is band is *GOOD*:).

I disagree on Bruce though. Your comment/question made me wonder. Why do I like Bruce's singing? I don't know exactly. I first enjoyed a song, the band playing it with Bruce singing, all enjoying themselves. Then I discovered many more songs, records, discovered different Bruce voices (compare Tougher Than The Rest with War, or Out In The Street with The River), so different that to me seemed two different persons) but I've not fallen in love with Bruce's act because he sounds good, even if he does to me. It's everything emotional. It's everything he makes me feel. It's the messages, the dreams, the values, the fun, the giving, the delivering. It's, therefore, much more than technique, which I assume you were talking about that.

You probably find those same things only in other artists!

Cheers
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by carracarra on November 19th, 2006
The Boss remains the Boss for a lot of people-I do believe his voice got him where he is/was - you saying Streets of Philadelphia isn't sung by what you consider a "good vocalist"? But, that is your opinion.
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by Amorphous Blob on August 12th, 2008
I've never knowing heard anything by him that I liked at all, and, eg, Born To Run I hate.
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by Galeanda on August 12th, 2008
I've never really cared much for his voice and maybe it's because of where he comes from, a more urban environment, but his songs never meant very much to me, or maybe I was too old when he started to sing. I just never felt any connection to his songs as if they never related to how I was feeling or what I was thinking.
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by jefflovstrom on November 19th, 2006
He is a great song writer, a story teller of sorts, not a perfect vocalist.
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by Ruby21103 on November 19th, 2006
Youre crazy!!! Have you actually ever listened to one of his songs? Have you ever actually listened to his lyrics? Its your opinion so keep it to yourself.
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- I never said I didn't like the lyrics. It's his voice I can't stand
  
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  by bosap44 on November 19th, 2006
- ok, well if u cant stand it then dont listen to it!
  
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  by Ruby21103 on December 1st, 2006
- No, it's your opinion, so lets here it.
  This is Answerbag and your thoughts are always welcome. By the way, I am a big time Springsteen fan, since back in the day , 1975.
  
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  by Perryman on December 1st, 2006
- Well this is what this is all about isn't it? Giving your opinion - and I guess all the buyers of Springstein's music did just that - gave their opinion by buying his music.
  
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  by carracarra on December 2nd, 2006
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by ComplexKid441 on August 12th, 2008
He's pretty good. I don't think he's bad at all, I like a lot of his songs. But I do think he is somewhat overrated. And its not so much because of his music but because he has become "The Boss", this cultural icon. Like I say, I think he's a pretty good musician, but its really because of this iconic status that he gets more credit than Mellencamp, Petty, etc, who are at least his equal if you ask me.
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- I agree. I like those two as well, specially Petty. : )
  
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  by Barcaluv on August 12th, 2008
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by LittleDeadRidingHood is relentless on August 12th, 2008
I've never thought much of Bruce's music. I do like a few of his songs, though, "Streets of Philadelphia" being one. His voice isn't that great, but it does go pretty good with his music. He's more of a storyteller than a singer, and so his voice, with it's rough edges is well suited for his songs. On the other hand, when he tries to portray this blue-collar working class image, it seems contrived somehow, I just don't buy it.
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- You shouldnt be answering a question you know nothing about. To like Streets of Philadelphia tells me that your knowledge of Springsteen is minimal at best. Maybe you should learn a little more about Bruce's beginnings in the music business before opening your yap
  
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  by phlover5 on October 20th, 2009
- Another know it all A hole heard from.
  
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  by bosap44 on October 22nd, 2009
- Dear phlover5, I don't give a fat rat's ass about the musical beginnings of Mr. Springsteen. (I can't stand John Lennon, either, btw. I'm sure you've got steam coming out of your ears now, eh?) Maybe you should take a look at the question before you open YOUR yap. the question was about opinions- and in mine, you're a loud-mouthed turd looking for a fight. Piss off.
  
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  by LittleDeadRidingHood is relentless on September 27th, 2011
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by Dandan1 on December 14th, 2006
Bruce Springsteen, one of America's greatest social commentators, Just listen to the lyrics. It's not always about the aesthetic body of a song, it's about the deep reaching and poignant point to his music.
His reaction to the events of 9/11 and after offer up the feeling of a nation in a form that everyone can relate to.
Empty Sky, a track from the album The Rising is perhaps one of the most devestating post sept. 11th tracks.

EMPTY SKY

I woke up this morning
I could barely breathe
Just an empty impression
In the bed there you used to be
I want a kiss from your lips
I want an eye for an eye
I woke up this morning to the empty sky

Empty sky, empty sky
I woke up this morning to an empty sky
Empty sky, empty sky
I woke up this morning to an empty sky

Blood on the streets
Blood flowin' down
I hear the blood of my blood
Cryin' from the ground

Empty sky, empty sky
I woke up this morning to an empty sky
Empty sky, empty sky
I woke up this morning to an empty sky

On the plains of Jordan
I cut my bow from the wood
Of this tree of evil

Of this tree of good
I want a kiss from your lips
I want an eye for an eye
I woke up this morning to the empty sky

Empty sky, empty sky
I woke up this morning to an empty sky
Empty sky, empty sky
I woke up this morning to an empty sky
Empty sky, empty sky
I woke up this morning to an empty sky
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- If I could write that well and since I can't sing I would have a singer sing it for me like so many other song writers do.
  
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  by bosap44 on December 15th, 2006
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by Ruby21103 on December 1st, 2006
Listen to "The River" or "Point Blank" and if you still think his voice stinks then you must have really bad taste!
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by TERRYTUKER on August 12th, 2008
He is performing at halftime - 2009 superbowl
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- How depresing that is the best they can do. A sad day for football.
  
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  by bosap44 on October 22nd, 2009
- he wasn't the only one in fact he was really good
  
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  by TERRYTUKER on October 22nd, 2009
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by evandad on October 21st, 2009
I like his voice. He sounds like Dylan would if he could carry a tune. Like Dylan his music is for common people who appreciate art. I guess that doesn't include you.
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by BigDaddyBS on August 12th, 2008
1) He's an EXCELLENT songwriter
2) He's a great showman
3) He sings a HELLUVA lot better than people like Bob Dylan (even YOU have to admit that!)
4) Songwriters who sing sometimes are NOT that great (remember Kim Carnes?) but people want to hear their songs.
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- So they should have someone sing them for them. I heard South Side Johny do his stuff much better.
  
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  by bosap44 on October 22nd, 2009
- Well, that's your opinion. Apparently, they sing well enough that the A&D departments of the record companies will let them sing. Of course, that could also be part of their contract to allow others to sing them. It would have been with my songs. Then, if they get them released soon enough, radio stations may like the songs enough to play them. They also get the play of the artists who CAN sing well. As a record exec, are YOU going to deny a guy or girl who writes great songs that sell millions from recording their own versions? Springsteen is also a decent singer. Not the best, but decent, as are Bob Seger, and even occasionally Bob Dylan. There are thousands, maybe millions, of other songwriters with the same slightly off voice. They aren't going to win American Idol, but they WILL win American Songwriter awards.
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  BTW: What is your opinion of rappers who CAN'T sing, but can write and have rhythem? (Can "rap" to the beat?)
  
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  by BigDaddyBS on October 22nd, 2009
- Sorry don't listen to rap not a fan. So I can't answer that but I do listen to classic rock and change the station when they play springsteen.
  
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  by bosap44 on October 22nd, 2009
- Oh, I'm not a fan of rap, either. I do like those will real musicians and real music: Kid Rock, Linkin Park, etc. As for songs I don't like, I can usually listen to most songs I don't like. Most last less that five minutes. ;-)
  
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  by BigDaddyBS on October 22nd, 2009
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by buxtonite ..slowly losing my mind on October 22nd, 2009
well I wouldn't say he stinks but he wouldn't make my top 500 albums
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by Kat on October 22nd, 2009
I'm afraid to say that I like his singing -- and he seems to be one of the few "Golden Oldies" that, in my opinion, sounds even better today than he did years ago. I saw a doccie on him on TV recently. Many of the "oldies" are making comebacks, but few of them sound as good as they did years ago (which is understandable, I suppose).
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- Well that is understandable it would be hard for him to sound worse.
  
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  by bosap44 on October 22nd, 2009
- LOL!! bosap
  
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by Lemonyellow Di Vintage on October 22nd, 2009
He's not a terrible singer. His vocals may not be beautiful but he's alright.
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by Wynper on October 21st, 2009
I wouldn't say he stinks but I would say he is highly over-rated! haha
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