Always loved Bowie and never listened to Bruce but in the last couple of years I have come to appreciate him.
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Who's better: David Bowie or Bruce Springsteen?
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Always loved Bowie and never listened to Bruce but in the last couple of years I have come to appreciate him.
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When it comes to the first song that pops into the mind when the name comes up..... that's the one.
When it comes to Bowie..... Space Oddity..... or Fame comes to mind.
Well if you want to think of all his music is like that, then I have no issue classifying Springsteen as some no-talent, repetitive pop-boy.
To each their own.
Yeah ..Bowie for sure...Sorry bossman!.....Bowie's alternative view on music helped forge a dying ,rock genre , ahead into some very good creative music...!
You must be kidding
This question is kind of like asking:; Who do you like better:
Ken or Barbie
James Bond or Sly Stallone in Rambo
Churchill or Gerald Ford
U2 or Meatloaf
I mean Springsteen may have sold a lot of records but.... Born in the U S A a a ay thunk thunk a thud thud, Born in the U S A I wuz etc, well you catch my drift I hope. The appeal is a little different.
Bowie is unquestionably sophisticated whereas Springsteen is entertaining when at his best and appeals to the lowest common order when at his most popular and worst.
I never had much trouble interpreting a Springsteen song.
This question is kind of like asking:; Who do you like better:
Ken or Barbie
James Bond or Sly Stallone in Rambo
Churchill or Gerald Ford
U2 or Meatloaf
I mean Springsteen may have sold a lot of records but.... Born in the U S A a a ay thunk thunk a thud thud, Born in the U S A I wuz etc, well you catch my drift I hope. The appeal is a little different.
Bowie is unquestionably sophisticated whereas Springsteen is entertaining when at his best and appeals to the lowest common order when at his most popular and worst.
I never had much trouble interpreting a Springsteen song.
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Based on what you've read, I don't think you understand most of Springsteen's music. Born in the USA was probably the low point of his music, although it sold like heck.
Incidentally, what do YOU think the song 'Born in the USA' is about?
Not that I like either one of these musicians, but I'd take Springsteen over Bowie. Simply because he's more of a rocker than Bowie. Springsteen gets down to the roots of music, down to the primal area where we all venture at one time or another. Not as primal as say Slipknot or Rage Against The Machine, but certainly more in your face than Bowie. That's my personal take anyway. I could never get into Bowie's androdgynous presentation. His music spawned the likes of Soft Cell, Duran Duran and other limp-wristed artists that led to the pussification of men around the world. Stevie Ray Vaughn told Bowie where to shove it when Bowie thought he could buy SRV with gold and trinkets. Stevie played on Bowie's China Girl but Stevie knew he was destined for better things than hanging with old porcelain face.
Give me a solid guitar with a thumping kick drum anyday over this over-synthesized schmaultz you hear on the radio today. No wonder I listen to talk radio so much....no inspiration baby.
Give me a solid guitar with a thumping kick drum anyday over this over-synthesized schmaultz you hear on the radio today. No wonder I listen to talk radio so much....no inspiration baby.
The screen door slams, Mary's dress waves.
Like a vision, she dances across the porch as the radio plays.
Roy Orbison, singin' for the lonely...Hey, it's me and I want you only
Don't turn me home again, I just can't face myself alone again.
Don't run back inside darling, you know just what I'm here for.
So you're scared, and you're thinking that maybe we aint that young anymore
Show a little faith, there's magic in the night
You aint a beauty, but hey, you're alright.....
Like a vision, she dances across the porch as the radio plays.
Roy Orbison, singin' for the lonely...Hey, it's me and I want you only
Don't turn me home again, I just can't face myself alone again.
Don't run back inside darling, you know just what I'm here for.
So you're scared, and you're thinking that maybe we aint that young anymore
Show a little faith, there's magic in the night
You aint a beauty, but hey, you're alright.....