So CBS just aired the Kennedy Center Honors (which honored Springsteen) and since I wasn't at the event (obviously, unfortunately) this was the first time I saw it. A few brief reactions (spoiler-alert, sorta?):
- John Stewart's opening speech was very funny and spot on, and was a very good explanation of what makes Springsteen's music so personal for everyone.
- John Mellencamp's "Born in the USA" wasn't the most amazing thing I've ever seen, but I really liked how it combined both the slower acoustic and Rock version of the song in a single rendition.
- Sting was awesome for The Rising. My aunt pointed out that he needs a facial trim though, right now he looks like the Colonel.
- It was great seeing the huge crowd of distinguished politicians and celebrities all getting up and rocking out to "The Rising"... also great hearing all them go "Bruuuuuuuuuuuuuce"...
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I got a shoutout!! However, I need to say that calling me your aunt makes me sound old. My first thought was that it was strange that one of your father's sisters made the same comment!
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