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One whole year.
That’s how long I’ve been waiting for Bruce Springsteen to finish his epic set properly.
This time a duet with Paul McCartney wasn’t rudely muted – unlike in Hyde Park last summer – The Boss told them when it was time to turn the lights on in the Millennium Stadium, which was a bubbling cauldron of adoration and excitement.
Swathing through his extensive back catalogue which demonstrates his expert talent at storytelling through his lyrics, Springsteen delivered everything the crowd expected and more.
Fans queued for days to stand at the front for what we expected to be a rip-roaring, epic-length set which the Badlands singer is famed for.
With a set-list as long as, well a piece of string, Springsteen with his beloved E Street Band revel in performing to their giant audience of fans.
In the days when “performers” such as Rihanna feel like crotch grabbing and costume changes are enough, The Boss truly shows them how it’s done.
The crowd bristled for half an hour with potent anticipation in the air as they waited for the rock legend to arrive.
The tension was finally cleared with a rabble-rousing rendition of This Little Light of Mine – showcasing the Boss’ gospel influence.
It took just two songs before the most generous Kings of rock’n roll ventured into the crowd to pick up requests from his adoring audience, carefully scrawled on posters.
He rocked out to Prove It All Night and blasted the never-before played live track TV Movie.
He was joined by Eric Burdon of 60s legends The Animals for a duet on We’ve Got To Get Out Of This Place.
More than ample support was present from the E Street Band – Steve van Zandt looking cooler than in the Sopranos and Nils Lofgren putting modern guitar players to shame.
With the Boss, you’re guaranteed the best party you’ll ever have. He’s got the best band and the best songs – all of supreme quality.
But what takes you to the next level is you’ll never see the same show twice. Unpredictable sets, one-offs and the smash hits everyone knows.
His live performances are better than his recordings and he’s always the one having the best time.
Cardiff salutes you, Boss.
Bruce Springsteen on MUZU.TV.
