| January 18th, 2005 06:10 AM |
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| Ten Thousand Motels |
HEATON SLAMS SPRINGSTEEN'S ARTIFICIAL SONG-WRITING
BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN is an "artificial" songwriter whose his lyrics bear no resemblance to his everyday life, according to British singer PAUL HEATON.
THE BEAUTIFUL SOUTH frontman argues the BORN IN THE USA legend steps into character when he sings about sadness and hardship, insisting his wealthy lifestyle is in stark contrast to the tragedy in some of his tunes.
Heaton says, "Most writers are playing out a position and most songs are artificial, trying to get into the situation of the person you're writing about, playing a role, trying to feel as close to their position as possible.
"Look at Bruce Springsteen in BETTER DAYS - 'A life of leisure and pirate's treasure don't make much for tragedy.' Springsteen is a rich and successful man but he's trying to feel the opposite of what life at home must be like for himself. He's deliberately trying to write a blues lyric."
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| January 18th, 2005 07:49 AM |
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| Gazza |
What a pile of self-righteous shite. "Better Days" was written not long after Springsteen went through a divorce. I'd say he'd reason enough for having the 'blues'.
Having a few quid in the bank all of a sudden doesnt necessarily mean you're no longer qualified to write about adversity. If that was the case, then can you imagine what most rock n roll lyrics would consist of? "I'm rich now, I live in a mansion, I don't care anymore, fuck off"..
Plus,as the saying goes, you dont have to eat shit to know it doesnt taste good..
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| January 18th, 2005 10:13 AM |
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| jb |
Plus most of his best albums were before he made it big... |
| January 18th, 2005 10:27 AM |
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| Zeeta |
Yeah Paul is in The Beautiful South though - one of the world's worst bands for instance recently they covered ELO's Mr Blue Sky - 'nuff said they are horrible.
Not that I am particually defending "The Boss". |
| January 18th, 2005 10:36 AM |
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| jb |
iT'S A STUPID PREMISE..LOOK AT ME FOR EXAMPLE..BY ANYONE'S STANDARDS I'M SUCCESSFUL...YET, I GREW UP LOWER MIDDLE CLASS AND STILL UNDERSTAND HOW THE LITTLE PEOPLE LIVE....I ALWAYS TRY TO GIVE THE BEGGAR ON THE STREET CORNER OR THE COALITION FOR THE HOMELESS A FEW DOLLARS.....I MAY BE COMFORTABLE, BUT I CAN STILL EMPHATHIZE WITH THE LOSERS IN THE WORLD....I FEEL FOR THEM..IN FACT, JUST THE OTHER DAY, A MAN STANDING ON THE CORNER OF GLADES ROAD AND THE FLORIDA TURNPIKE WAS IN A WHEELCHAIR WITHA SIGH SAYING HUNGRY AND HOMELESS...I GAVE HIM A $20.00 SPOT AND FELT LIKE I DID SOMETHING GOOD FOR THE DAY.... |
| January 18th, 2005 10:41 AM |
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| Nellcote |
And, might I add JB, you have mastered the use of the CAPS LOCK on your keyboard.... |
| January 18th, 2005 11:01 AM |
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| jb |
quote:
Nellcote wrote:
And, might I add JB, you have mastered the use of the CAPS LOCK on your keyboard....
Goddam patriots shut down Manning just like they did Marino his last 2 years....I have no doubt Pats will beat Piit, who should have lost to the Jets..I think Philly will be a tougher match-up, but hard to go against the Pats..amazing how Belechick went from failure(Browns) to genuis..just shows you what a solid team will do for you..see 1972-73 Miami Dolphins...............> |
| January 18th, 2005 11:04 AM |
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| Jaxx |
sounds like a severe case of sour grapes. |
| January 18th, 2005 11:18 AM |
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| Nellcote |
JB: Manning is starting to look like Marino, although he's not been to a Super Bowl yet. As soon as he started to shake his head on Sunday, I knew it was golf time for Peyton...
Belichick is one win behind Vince Lombardi for most post season wins @ 8-1
Pats are creeping up on the Phins best overall record...
Overall record (regular season and playoffs)
1972-73 Dolphins.......32-2 (.941); two championships
1985-86 Bears............32-4 (.889); one championship
2003-04 Patriots.........30-4 (.882); TBD
1982-83 Redskins......28-4* (.875); one championship
1989-90 49ers.............32-5 (.865); one championship
1997-98 Broncos ........33-6 (.846); two championships
1978-79 Steelers........32-6 (.842); two championships
1992-93 Cowboys......31-7 (.816); two championships
1996-97 Packers........31-7 (.816); one championship
1990-91 Bills................30-8 (.789); zero championships
However, have surpassed the 'Phins with their record vs. .500 teams
Record against quality opponents (regular season and playoffs)
2003-04 Patriots..........17-1 (.944)
1972-73 Dolphins.......13-1 (.928)
1982-83 Redskins......15-2 (.882)*
1989-90 49ers.............15-3 (.833)
1992-93 Cowboys.......14-4 (.778)
1978-79 Steelers.........17-5 (.773)
1997-98 Broncos.........12-4 (.750)
1985-86 Bears.............11-4 (.733)
1996-97 Packers.........16-6 (.727)
1990-91 Bills.................11-6 (.647)
read more @ coldhardfootballfacts.com
This Pitt game could go down as the game of the year...
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| January 18th, 2005 12:21 PM |
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| gimmekeef |
Growin up in Jersey should qualify anyone to sing the blues.... |
| January 18th, 2005 12:23 PM |
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| Moonisup |
quote:
Gazza wrote:
snow
Does it snow over there Gary? |
| January 18th, 2005 12:24 PM |
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| jb |
quote:
gimmekeef wrote:
Growin up in Jersey should qualify anyone to sing the blues....
Nebraska was his last great album |
| January 18th, 2005 03:55 PM |
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| Gazza |
quote:
Moonisup wrote:
Does it snow over there Gary?
It did last night. Although I dont recall mentioning the word, which you seem to have quoted me saying! |
| January 19th, 2005 12:07 AM |
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| Trey Krimsin |
When I first saw this thread, I thought that it was actress Patricia Heaton saying shit about Bruce Springsteen. My first thought was "What a bitch!"
When I finally read the article contained in this thread, my first thought is "What a bitch!" |
| January 19th, 2005 12:19 AM |
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| Zack |
What are Paul Heaton's credentials for even saying the word Springsteen in an interview and having it come out in print?
All I know about the Beautiful South is there is a really ugly chick in the band. (I used to read Q until they cashed my renewal check and didn't send me any more magazines, the bastards.) |
| January 19th, 2005 12:22 AM |
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| BILL PERKS |
NOT A REAL BRUCE FAN BUT THE LYRICS IN BETTER DAYS ARE GREAT..ANOTHER WANKER.. |
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