I was never a “Spring-Nut” or “E-Streeter” or whatever the Bruce diehards call themselves, but a couple months ago, I joined one of the big Facebook fan groups. All weekend long, the die-hards in there have been saying that Friday’s Portland show was the best (or one of the best) of the 25, 50, or 75+ shows they’ve seen.
That’s pretty cool because I saw it, too! With my wonderful wife at my side, and our awesome neighbors on the other side of the arena — hi R&T!
It was a mix of church, rally, revival, and rock show — everything my eyes needed to see, my ears needed to hear, and my heart needed to feel. I think the only show where I cried more was a U2 show a few months after my dad died in 2015.
Best of all, I got to hear my all-time fave Bruce song, “Land of Hope and Dreams.”
Yes, this train carries saints and sinners
This train carries losers and winners
This train carries whores and gamblers
This train carries lost souls
I said, this train carries broken-hearted
This train, thieves and sweet souls departed
This train carries fools and kings
Oh, this train, all aboard
I missed that song by one night when I saw him in 2023. He didn’t play it at the Portland show I saw, but did play it the next night in Seattle. (Note to friends and family: I want that song played at my funeral. Loudly. All aboard!)
Dude is 76 yrs old. I don’t know how he does it. I’m just glad he does.
