Bruce Springsteen

One of the standout American folk albums out there is the collaboration between Buddy Rich and Louis Armstrong. The first group hails from Memphis, deep in the South, while the second is a violinist who splits his time between Chicago and St. Louis—and he is absolutely wild...

Springsteen... wow...

Eric Clapton’s band is pretty solid too, I guess.

And yeah, I'm with PBE on this one—Santana is incredible. He's got this one track, "Waka Waka," that's just killer. Makes me feel like maybe I should actually try learning Arabic...😁

I’ve never really been a huge fan of his music. It feels like stuff made for people who just want background noise—you know, music for the masses, or for folks living in total isolation out in the middle of nowhere...

Emir Abdelkader by Santana absolutely kills it, and I’m obsessed with his version too 🙂))

TeenSpirit said:Music for people who aren't exactly hitting their developmental milestones...

😕

Blue Eyes said:Emir Abdelkader by Santana is killer, and I guess ya rayiha in his version hits too 🙂))

Which album is that on?

Ugh, I can't even remember the name... let me check... oh, wait, I have some of their tracks on an album where those three guys (three 😁 vocalists) perform together... Santana, Tricky, and some other dude... they absolutely kill it...

But if you’re really digging that rhythmic vibe, the best record out there is by Mick Jagger... and honestly, Mick Jagger is the name of this super high-end lounge and restaurant in New York City... it's the kind of spot where Madonna and her crew (and yours truly 😁) hang out, and they exclusively play Arabic and world music. Sometimes they'll even throw in a little bit of Springsteen 😁

Have you ever listened to Natasha Atlas?

Seriously, Blue Eyes, you're back at it again, getting everyone all worked up over that Arabic language vibe 😉 😁

Blue Eyes said:>
Ugh, I can't remember the name... just saw a clip... anyway, I have some stuff on an album where those three (3 Arabic tenors 😁) sing... Santana, Tricky, and some other guy.... they totally kill it....

If you're into that Arabic rhythm, the best CD is Mick Jagger... actually, Mick Jagger is this super posh bar and restaurant in New York City... where Madonna and her crowd (and little old me 😁) hang out, and they just play Arabic and world music. Sometimes they might even throw on some Springsteen 😁.

Ever heard of Natasha Atlas?

That third guy is Santana. I love Raj music—thanks for the tip about Mick Jagger, when I'm in New York City, I'll swing by, maybe I'll run into you there....😁

Never heard of Natasha, but I'd recommend Hossan Ramzija.

Betty Mendoza55 said:I have such a soft spot for Bruce Springsteen because of that one song

"in Pulp Fiction." It’s my go-to whenever I’m feeling down.

👍 I actually feel the exact same way about that track.

It's Madonna, you've got nothing on her 😉

If you ever make it out to New York City, I'll take you to Applebee's 😉

Well, thanks... I guess I'll buy the first round then.🙂

I mean, look, Springsteen is a straight-up phenomenon. I gotta hand it to him... He basically just swiped all those killer arrangements from everywhere—left, right, up, down—and turned them into this massive, world-renowned brand. He’s got Westerners wrapped around his little finger... I guess it makes sense that they see his stuff as some kind of avant-garde masterpiece.

Man, if only I could pull off a move like that... 😁

There is absolutely no way you're pulling that off! 😛

Man, those were the days!
His latest track: We Shall Overcome
Keep it going, Bruce!

restlessraven95 said:Man, those were the days!
Newer track: Bella Ciao
Keep it going, Bruce Springsteen!

Just listened to it. Bregé is a legend. You don't often see this kind of hustle for a paycheck. He could turn absolute garbage into gold. Twice.