Magic!

I was browsing iLike through Facebook today, and did the obligatory search for Bruce Springsteen, and for a change he popped as being on tour!!! Of course, a little premature as the tour kicks off on the 2nd of October, which is conveniently also the release date of the album "Magic".

Reading the comments of users about this pending massive event, I discovered that a few people already had the album, and I was wondering... "How can that be?". Well, I immediately started searching and well, I managed to get hold of a copy.

As I am typing this blog entry, I am listening to "Magic" and it is AWESOME!

Now for all you legit people, don't you worry. I have over the years bought several copies of every album, and as soon as I can in this part of the world, I will be acquiring my very own copy. When I think back over the years, it really is a little silly how many copies of all the albums I have bought. First everything on tape, then... after "Born in the USA" - being the first ever printed CD ever, which is a fact by the way - buying em all on CD. Then all the VHS videos, then, sigh, DVD came out - remastered and all - so I had to buy all those in DVD format. Then, of course, I have moved a lot over the years, and with each move, things get lost or left behind... currently, my entire collection is with my ex in South Africa... and I am Dubai, in the UAE!

I placed an order with Amazon UK to replace a whole bunch of stuff here, but that order never arrived, and is lost in transit.

If I think back, I have had multiple copies of everything ever released of Bruce, and I must be averaging about 3 of each... with the exception of The Seeger Sessions... uhm, yeah, uhm... while there are a couple of cool songs on their... it just isn't the Bruce I know and love!

Anyway, back to the songs... so far the winners are Radio Nowhere, You'll Be Comin' Down, Livin' in the Future, Girls in Their Summer Clothes, Devil's Arcade.

Well, I just can't wait to see the man himself, LIVE!

Did I mention yet...

that I have tickets to go see BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN in Arhem, The Netherlands, on November 30th, 2007!!!!

Just thought I would put that out there again! I am sooo excited, after having seeing 13 concerts, and not being able to see him for the last 10 years... I am sooooo happy!

Remembering The Innocent

Six years ago today, I was attending Microsoft TechEd when I heard about the World Trade Center disaster. I was horrified and was glued to CNN from shortly after the first tower was hit. It was one of those moments that will stick with me for the rest of my life. The only word that comes to mind is "shocking". Forget all the BS about politics, religious and cultural sensitivity and/or opinion. Been there, seen it, experienced it (politics, religion, culture, race). This was just plain wrong.

Targeting the innocent to make a statement should never be condoned. Ever! Most of the people affected by this attack probably never even had an opinion on the subject. So many lives were destroyed or so brutally effected, for what?

Regardless of all this, I just wanted to take a moment in my life to remember all those who lost their lives 6 years ago, and a special thought to all those who tried so hard to save so many lives and ultimately lost their own.

I remember. I hope you do to.

Tickets!!!!!!!!!!!!

I HAVE TICKETS TO SEE BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN AND THE E-STREET BAND IN ARHEM, HOLLAND!!!!!

Sorry for you all, but after not being able to see the greatest rock act of all time (by far), for nearly 10 years... and having recently learned about the upcoming "Magic" world tour and... and... well, my mom managed to get tickets!!! She lives in Holland. So I have to fly half way round the world to see my hero... small price to pay!

So on November 30th, I will be in Arhem, to seem my name sake! In case you are wondering, Bruce Springstone was once the topic of an episode of the Flintstones... as well as Bruce Springrock... regardless, Springstone stuck with me, and hence it became my alias. He is my hero, his songs have kept me company in the worst times of my live, and at times he was my only friend (without ever meeting him).

Anyway, I am going to see him... Yippie!!! (If I knew how to describe the sound you make when you stick your tongue out and make that sound... kindda blowing)... I would!!!

Rock on Bruce, you are my hero! And I will see you in Arhem on the 3oth of November.... one day I hope to see you in Dubai, UAE.