After watching some Bruce video this evening, I was wondering how many of you all have wondered the same things? Probably much has been discussed on this board over the years, of Springsteen's theology, spirituality,etc. Especially the Catholic imagery in his songs. But in live performance another religious man steps forth.
Often you see him raising his hands, both hands in fact. Watching "Live In New York City" tonite, during " freezout",he goes into the old Al Green song...."Take Me to The River" for a moment, all the while raising hands ,etc. I know it's a show and all, but no other preformer I know of ,of his status anyways, uses stage imagery in this way. Now I'm not trying to imply that he is a "closet" Jesus Freak , as people like myself were called in the 70's, but it leads me to believe that he has spent a fair bit of time invested in watching or visiting Pentacostal/Charasmatic worship services. Or at least appreciates the power in them. It's all very familiar to me......any thoughts?
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