Bruce at The Super Bowl....

Cleaneduphippy,
I could not disagree with you more. It wasn't Bruce Springsteen selling Coke in the commercials, it was Dylan. Let's make a list, Coke-Dylan, Cadillac-Dylan, Victoria's Secret-Dylan, Apple iPod-Dylan. Springsteen, a big fat zero. Who's the sell-out? I would easily put Springsteen's last 3 albums up against Dylan's last 3 anytime. Bruce is the next Woody Guthrie never mind the next Dylan. Bob hasn't made a valid statement in 30 years. After repeated listenings I can honestly say their is not a bad song on all of the new Springsteen album.
You guys who complain about the strain in his voice, are you serious? Did you see his performance? Go listen to Mel Torme if you want perfection.
Jaybo, well put.

Slothman,
It was indeed pride that I too had felt. Watching Jennifer Hudson give such an exceptional performance after such a horrible personal tragedy was more than just uplifting, it was quite moving as well.
Moving to Freehold NJ in 1967 from the Bronx introduced me to the music of Springsteen at a very early age and to see him come so far and do it with such Class and humor was nothing short of incredible. The fireworks, the laughter, the hometown hero. It was inspirational for me.
Not to mention that interception where the guy ran for 100 yards. It was a fun night of TV.