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Steven Van Zandt Told Springsteen That 'Born to Run' 'Sucked'
- Posted on Apr 29th 2010 9:00AM by Chris Cope
Steven Van Zandt has claimed he told Bruce Springsteen that his 'Born to Run' album "sucked" -- and Springsteen then challenged him to improve it.The guitarist, who has been collaborating with Springsteen since the mid-'70s, told Uncut magazine's one-off publication 'Bruce Springsteen -- Ultimate Music Guide' that he criticised the legendary LP during its recording process, reports NME.com.
But Springsteen promptly told him to make it better -- with Van Zandt more than happy to take a stab at it. He explained, "All I did on 'Born to Run' were the horns on '10th Avenue Freeze-Out.' I was just in the studio, hanging around. He said, 'What do you think?' and I said, 'I think it sucks.' And he said, 'Well, go f---ing fix it, then.'"
Van Zandt continued, "So I went and fixed it. People came to the Bottom Line (New York venue) basically to laugh at us. And a funny thing happened -- we f---ing blew their minds."
The album, released in 1975 and featuring classics like title track 'Born to Run' and 'Thunder Road', was ranked 18th in Rolling Stone magazine's 500 Greatest Albums Of All Time.
'Bruce Springsteen -- Ultimate Music Guide' is available to buy from newsagents in the UK now.
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Is that YOU don't like his music, or do you truly believe his music/talent sucks?
I'm thinking that he's a millionare many times over, so obviously someone enjoyed his music.
Oh, and for the moron that said he's a draft dodger? He failed his physical, they wouldn't let him in.
This just in....Springsteen sucks!!!!
May 14 2010 at 9:27 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyHey Carmine, Kiss my ass!!
May 14 2010 at 9:53 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Replyindeed he does
December 28 2011 at 1:23 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyThis just in..... Springsteen sucks!!!!
May 14 2010 at 12:33 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyHey Carmine, you're a pretty funny writer (poor grammar aside), but alas, even the equally untalented Steven Van Zandt told Springsteen that "Born to Run" sucked!!! Have you ever heard the Frankie Goes to Hollywood version of "Born to Run"? Dude, it's waaaaayyyy better.
Oh, and just so you're not speaking out of your ass, when Tilbrook plays Glastonbury, he headlines. Springsteen could only hope to write a song like "Tempted". Just accept it, HE SUCKS!!!
little artists play little venues,big artists play big venues....i rest my case!!!!!!!!! does the boss play little pubs like tilbrrook and does he have to do little 50p shows like holland.........ooooooohhhhh big artists,keep off the drugs and drink you will feel alot better for it,o and by the way,could you wipe your chin theres some bullshit running down it,i bet tilbrook wishes he was born in the usa,springsteen would buy objects like tilbrook and holland out the bottom of his sock,word going around that tilbrook and holland are planning a mamath tour,they are do to play the rovers return the queen vic and the woolpack,you can purchase your tickets off the back of corn flakes,last year why was glastonbury the biggest crowd ever,it wasnt with tilbrooks help,was because the BOSS was there,and thats FACT,think sir glenn was there but was to busy on his toffee apple stall,(NOTHING BUT A VERY POOR STREET URCHIN)
May 11 2010 at 5:55 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyHey Nailer, but "Dancing in the dark" isn't tripe? Hey Rob Smith, thanks for the spell check. Glad to see you're on top of things. So selling out stadiums is related to talent? HHMMMM, and let me see, in that list of scary talent you listed Dylan, Bono, and Ringo Starr!!!! I rest my case.
May 10 2010 at 5:08 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Replyall ive got to say,please let me know when tilbrrok sells the giant stadium out night after night after night and let me know when tilbrook ever plays a stadium,the band squeeze were a little 80s mishmash set up that didnt last 5 minutes,that shite like cool for cats,the BOSS would never have the nerve to pump out such tripe,they will be remembering springsteen alot longer than tilbrook,youve just got to listen what people like bono dylan mcCartney bon jovi ringo star ect ect ect,give tilbrook some advise and tell him if he wants to try and do a concert,dont try for a village hall,he should try a phonebox,more chance of him filling it,tell tilbrook to put his wilos biro down as there is a job going at morrisons stacking shelves!!
May 10 2010 at 11:46 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyNailer, have you ever seen Tilbrook live? Springsteen is a screamer at best. Least common denominator. Lyrically, not a single witty, cryptic metaphor and just the same old blue collar blues. If I want to hear that, I will gladly sign up for Stevie Ray Vaughn. Surely, Springsteen is more popular than Stevie Ray, but we're talking about talent, not a popularity contest. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is riddled with non talents. I'm sure Britney will be in one day.
May 09 2010 at 7:57 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Replyanybody that sys the BOSS is no good,knows nothing about music,they call him the BOSS because he is the BOSS,just listen to what the top artists say about bruce,when bruce was inducted in the the rock n roll hall of fame,did people notice all the big stars there,would the clown that says glenn tilbrook was good,please inform me when tilbrrok is enterd in the rock n roll hall of fame,am sure we will be waiting a long long time,squeeze were a cheap nasty poor 50p outfit
May 09 2010 at 7:50 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyJames Terakazis: For your edification, "edification" is spelled "edification", not "etification".
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