This melodic ancestor to “Jackson Cage” captures The Big Man standing just a bit too close to the mic.
Tag: Clarence Clemons
Before Bruce had Kevin Buell to lean on, when he broke a guitar string it was Clarence Clemons to the rescue. Originally a lark, Clarence’s rendition of “Gimme That Wine” became a genuine (if rare) highlight when on-stage misfortune would strike.
No one could have known that this was Clarence’s final show. But it almost seems like Bruce did, because it’s hard to imagine a more fitting tribute to their friendship.
Part myth, part strut, and all magic: it’s the story of Bad Scooter and the E Street Band.
Bruce joins Nils, Clarence, and the rest of Ringo’s All Starr Band for an encore performance of a Beatles classic.
Double-entry today: “Savin’ Up” is a Bruce Springsteen original composition, recorded by Clarence Clemons and the Red Bank Rockers, but performed live by Bruce on many occasions.