Bruce Springsteen on Donald Trump, and his own depression
2016 ж. 17 Қаз.
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Bruse Springsteen has been the voice of America's blue collar workers for 40 years. What does he think about the rise of Donald J Trump running for president against HIllary Clinton. Subscribe for amazing interviews: bit.ly/1epe41j
Donald Trump has focused much of his campaigning on America's blue collar workers who fear for their jobs. Now an interview with the man who has been the voice of those workers for the last 40 years - Bruce Springsteen.
Never focused much on Springsteen; considered him just another rocker. But, this interview changed how I see him. He's thoughtful, introspective and humble, with the self reflection to realize he's not sure of everything. Those are qualities I admire.
ok
I like him too, but he was quite sure of the election results. And he was WRONG!
He was pretty sure the Hildabeast was going to be the next President.
Bill Stanley Great musician Great author Great entertainer Advocate for the common man 3rd Millennium class traitor Big mansion $20 Million horse ranch Private jet medal of freedom, american GBE
as if this wasn't a set up
Warren Zevon said that one of the greatest things about Springsteen, is that , and I paraphrase, he is exactly who you think he is. I like that. Certainly seems so, in this interview.
exactly! Zevon was the real deal. super talented superior songwriter and singer than this guy.
Yeah singing songs about the workin’ man while doggin taxes with a fake bee hive farm!!
not enough ...just to be "him"...HE should have been in Vietnam with the REAL men-some of whom lost their lives
bensdadfrank *Who is Warren Zevon? Bangkok-Johnny*
He's a living legend
Bruce is the best! He sings songs which relates to people’s feelings in his songs! When I am down I turn his music on & the songs left me up!💕
He is an extremely thoughtful, articulate and well spoken man. After reading his autobiography, Born to Run, I have so much respect for Mr. Springsteen. The Boss, indeed.
I agree! Everyone has to read Born To Run to know the boss! we wait for the new album Western Stars!!
@@dhostelbenoit5672 Great man! 33 of the best evenings of my life(1980-2013). I wonder if he will vote for Trump next year? 7 million good jobs. Rebirth of manufacturing 100% due to the President and his policies.
I loved his autobiography! He really can write. He has some amazing stories.
Thanks to Obama who had to clean up Clinton and Bush mess while getting racist bafoons foming at the mouth at him. Obama did great trump will never be the men Obama is Trump is a baby Obama Is a men
Bruce is a typical liberal idiot. Singin songs bout the workin man while supporting lying corrupt Hillary. Where was Bruce when Hildebeast was subverting Bernie’s campaign? Probably checking his bee hive farm / tax shelter.
At 15 I saw him on tour in australia I'm 50 now and will never forget how that experience made me feel at the time. Thanks Bruce
Seem him 40 years ago Melbourne Showgrounds 4and half 30 minute show sensational
Bruce makes more sense in one sentence than most of our politicians put together!
Then you are an imbecile.
He’s about as sensical as bag of hammers.
Works harder than most politicians
Love Bruce's music, shows...etc , his book was great and a really nice guy. But stick to that Bruce pls, you're not a politician and a little too far left to get the actual feel of the American people....Trump won and will win again.
Republicans
Hearing Bruce speak so candidly about his personal feelings just humanizes him all the more and this why he is dearly admired and loved as a musician and a person.
I like the way the journalist is trying to pin him to a certain opinion and Bruce is resisting him. I love that guy.
Bruce Springsteen is a genius but not working class. He is a rich, rich, man. Trump represents the working class in his political agenda. Bruce sees this.
Matt Frei (the "journalist") is a big dumbass. He often conducts interviews where he does zero research, but still wants to seem critical and smart.. he's really a waste of screentime.
Very clearly, the Boss also hates trump.
Bruce, I have got to say,I would love to buy you a jack or a beer and have a talk,but you are a great man,my type of man.GOD BLESS YOU,BRUCE.Your fantastic.love from Glasgow,Scotland.Come see us bruce.
You managed to sound genuinely caring and a true fan, but also sort of creepy.
you are a traitor
what a positively lovely man he is....he is a real gift to us.....his music contributes so much to our lives....i am sorry he has depression...i also have it..his music makes me get up and dance and that has always lifted my spirits...thank you bruce springsteen for all you are and for all you have given us and are still giving...
Yes, he loves freely giving political advice to all of us ignorant slobs …
Who doesn't just love THE BOSS?! Great guy.
Hate him unamerican pos
He was so right when he said that neither party has addressed the middle class people in decades.
More working class than middle
Until Now
Until Trump. Which president took on illegal mass migration, trade imbalance with China; and exodus of US jobs due to over regulation?? Which president undid NAFTA? Donald J Trump!! MAGA!!!!
That kid no I am on to Bruce and his fake “workin man” baloney. Yeah that was me up front at Carter Baron 1975 and Cap Centre 1980, but never again. Liberals have undermined this great nation and Bruce is a stooge for some very cynical leftists. Hey big guy did you support NAFTA? It destroyed our industries all across the country.
Michele AMano yet he jets around with Obama, pushes vile anti American and anti middle class policies of the Democrat party - he’s been in his mansions wayyyyyy to long
He just seems like such a DECENT guy! I can't help but love this man.
Couldn't agree more, this interview showed that he cares more about his fellow Americans than any self centred, self important, self serving politician. If Bruce ever runs for office, I bet he could right a few of the wrongs that have befallen the U.S. in recent times. Simply because he cares.
Paul D He’s a musician not a politician, and didn’t say word one about running anything. And how many real musicians have you ever met? There’s a reason his shows sell out and tickets for his Broadway gig are impossible to get. Your anger and envy are showing, friend.
Yeah sure so decent he put a bee hive on his property in NJ to avoid taxes!!!! He’s just another liberal phony.
@Youdontneedto Seemyidentification You are a mindless fool.
You don’t Trump is the only politician in 30 years who cares about average Americans. Have you any idea what China is doing to our economy?
No, I never forget your songs.
Sel in I am trying to forget them. His politics are total bs
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Found his music in the early eighties. Love it ever since. Cant wait for next tour.
he's the reason why i started playing instruments and being interested in poetry, i would have never thought that a boss would bring me so much joy THANKS
this is the Beautiful face of a MAN who doesn't use plastic surgery. He's perfect and getting older handsomely.
Ella Marie Agree 💯.
except for the hair transplant
Ella Marie i think he's had a couple minor touch ups but not a full fledged JOKER face transplant like a lot of people that look absolutely creepy and weird
a handsome ex-draft dodger
@@RobertJamesChinneryH You've obviously drank the Kool-Aid. Can u try to think for yourself??
This is a SUPERB interview. Exactly how it should be done. It helps that Bruce is such a legend
No wonder Bruce is so loved and respected, what a smart, humble intelligent man..... and also a musicmaster!
David Sant Well stated.
idiot that cant play guitar and is a terrible singer!
Agreed...Springsteen clearly has a grasp of what life is like for the everyday man & woman. He also gives back. How many other bands/artists give you a FOUR HOUR show, night after night? Keep on rockin' Boss!!
SCUMSTEIN IS AN ARROGANT SHITTY GUITARIST WITH A TERRIBLE VOICE! ANTI-AMERCAN LIBTARD WHO WOULD WANT TO HEAR 4 HOURS OF THAT GARBABE ANYWAY?
what's the relevance of MLK ??
I agree that Bruce Springsteen sounds like such a sensible humble and extremely talented man...My Gosh, I love this man. Thank you Bruce Springsteen for all your gifts! Love to you Mr. Springsteen..such a huge fan of yours! L Burke.
Is this interview about Bruce or trump?
Solid, critical thinker. Impressed by his maturity and wisdom. A legend in his own time
LOL - good one.
He's a complete moron? And a very very overrated musician. What in the world are you talking about
Just went to my first Bruce Springsteen concert last sunday in Landgraaf .... Loved it from start to end, it was magic, moved me big time. Yesterday on the porch we viewed the concert from Bruce in Barcelona... Took me back to last week..... Please come back to the Netherlands soon! I will certanly try to get tickets again!
I used to love listening to Bruce Springsteen as a boy back in the 1980s. Among my favourite songs were *"Born in the USA",* *"Glory Days",* *"Streets of Philadelphia".*
The book is very well written and Springsteen is a national treasure.
He's an international treasure and love across the world
A national disgrace
Sandi he was able to write some nice songs and had great live show. His politics bely his naïveté and lack of real world experience. He doesn’t know economics for one.
I read Dylan's autobiography and he got the nobel prize and patti smith's performance was so human and wonderful; Springsteen's bio was just as poetic; my dad, born in 1908 loved him, which was great for me and my sis; there are so many parallels between him and Tom Petty who I never thought would predecease him and didn't always speak out politically but made it very plain in his music what he thought of the vanishing of America. So I'm so glad for this interview -- loved the Kennedy Centre Honours; great moment.
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The pain of a lost relationship with his dad never left him
I was amazed at this interview and i knew a little about Bruce and the songs he sang about America. He seemed democratic with his views about the politics and was for the workers of America.I spent some time this month traveling through New Jersey and experienced what it must have been like growing up there for him.Many of the songs were based about his life,"Born to run,Rosalita,Glory Days" so many more for this true american.He also identified with those in need."Streets of Philadelphia".TY
Bruce speaks the truth. I love his music and have grown with him. His music has some deep meaning, and brings back so many memories when I listen to each song. Keep rockin Bruce we love your music.
He is a thinker, and having read his autobiography 'Born To Run' he is also a very good writer. It's a very interesting and honest account of his life to date.
The book is extremely well written.
Yes, I was super amazed and super impressed by the book but I was not surprised that it was so good. Given how great a songwriter Bruce is it seems obvious that he's great writer. I love how philosophical he is at times in the book. Very intelligent autobiography, the best one I've read
My Boss, u will be in my heart 4ever. Great interview. Brilliant story-teller,handsome,great voice,has a way with lyrics,his own style,charm.... u r very smart,intelligent,always thinkin about others. U deserve everythin that u got now. And the moniker,The Boss,too. Kisses,Ester. :-)
As someone who has delt with depression on my own music including yours have allowed me to deal with it .Thank you Bruce and all musicians.
He is such a handsome man and looks great! Have always loved him. Great interview, he is smart and honest!
OMG he's a REAL MAN
not really-he didn't serve his country in Vietnam-shame
Robert James Chinnery he got turned away from draft🤷🏻♂️
What a normal guy. Makes me wanna listen to his music even more.
Seen him at Wembley, London England and I'll NEVER forget it best night of my life! Carry on Bruce you are an absolute LEGEND!!!
I've always loved Bruce and his music but I really respect him for being open and honest about his struggle with depression. If anyone faces the same struggle, especially men in this case, then Bruce is a pretty good comrade. Much respect.
Yes Bruce thank you. Someone who understands why people would vote for trump but doesn't belittle them. That's definitely something the left did wrong
You apparently heard what you wanted to from Bruce and missed the subtleties and how he really feels about the "Donald" Differently a hilery kind of guy and that pretty much tells you his state of mind.
@@npsParks he very much avoided complimenting her when offered the chance is what I heard
@@npsParksancient comment, but still I wanted to say that maybe you are just hearing what you want to as well, and also reading and/or interpreting what you’re reading through a biased lens, considering how you react to the OP… The OP is talking about how Bruce responds to the VOTERS, not Trump himself, which you seemed to miss. I likely wouldn’t agree with the OP who “the left” is and/or what it means to be of “the left” (eg, many Hilary voters might have been of the left, but only as a less evil vote, while the liberals who love her are not left wing at all), but they’re correct about liberals and/or some parts of the left shaming Trump voters being a problem (at least if you have leftist or progressive politics, it’s not helpful to criticize the voters for their votes). I digress…
Here’s a lesson, Bruce Springsteen works for himself and he’s very successful. Do the same and don’t work for others
Lol
Go on Bruce !!!!! You´re one of us.
Bruce Springsteen is amazing. He's basically pointing out that if we don't talk about the issues, about the things that have affected us and mean the most to us, then we never talk about them.
really like this man. thoughtful, reflective, personally honest and caring. thank you for sharing these thoughts Bruce.
One of America's greatest gifts to the world, and my all time music hero. Been a fan since I was 17 and seen him 24 times.
I'm a fan of both Bruce and Donald. Love them both.
Those who can't criticize their country or realize that things can always be improved is playing a dangerous game.
First saw Springsteen on the River tour. It was the best concert I have ever witnessed. At the time, I thought it was the greatest LP of all time. It told of a reality I could relate to. I also learned the power of music to reach into the souls of men. It felt like a religious experience. But since then I have learned the difference between live entertainment and true spirituality. Be that as it may. I have since learned that one should never be fooled into thinking that expertise in one field or in the Boss’ case, talent, no matter how great, carries any weight when transferred into another field of thought. His ability to entertain and unite an audience within the blue collar, almost mythological american dream/nightmare, is truly remarkable. I find it interesting that the 2008 bailout angered him. Because while it was a Republican president who signed the bill, it was the Democratic controlled congress that passed the bill. “We are democrats because they are for the people”. That’s what I used to think. I find it interesting that the only thing that the interviewer could bring up about Trump was “the locker talk”. The idea that Trump only courted the forgotten blue collar man (from whom Springsteen struck pay dirt) for ill intentions, is sad indeed. The problem with promises is that you must give the promiser a chance or the benefit of the doubt to see if he can deliver what was promised. You can be sure that if you go to a Bruce Springsteen concert, he will deliver the goods. Clearly, the midwest had lost its faith in the Democratic promises of the Kennedy era. “Ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your country!” The new promise of the Democrats became, FORGET YOU! ask not what your country can do for you, but what your country can do for the Global village. Why not take a chance with Trump? “He’s not going to be president”. “Hillary will make a good president”. Well, we will see after the 2020 election cycle is in the history books if those forgotten blue collar folks in any town USA agree with the Boss. Because they did not agree with him in the 2016 cycle. The Boss is one of the best in his field of expertise, and he is entitled to his opinion. He was Born in the USA! Praise be to God!
Bruce seems like a really nice guy, and humble. He was blessed to be so musically gifted.
He's a con artist and you are easily fooled.
Joe Schmo HAHAHAHA!!!
Noelle Jordan what a fucking idiot. I'll bet you thought Hillary was a nice humble person too. Get a fucking Brain.
Brittany Aye Bruce is a fucking prick mate.
Pretty damn smart also.
We're all proud to be born in the USA and so pleased to still have Bruce around making great music. And man, he certainly pegged Trump for exactly what he is - a flagrant, toxic narcissist with no sense of decency and responsibility that most of us have learned to despise.
So well said!! 👍🏼
go back to preschool
Still your President. Get over it :). #Trump2020.
How’s Biden working for you? Trump maybe narcissistic, but he kept every promise made.
@@shelleyobrien8180 you are sooooo delusional!
I love you so much Bruce. Listen to your songs most days .....keeps me in a happy mood. Waiting for you to come to Australia next year.
This man without realizn made me a success in life...I used to study hard because of songs such as Trapped..Tougher than the Rest...No retreat No Surrender..his songs alongside the Bible have always made me overcome personal tribulations...Songs and God can do a lot to our wellbeing....God loves beautiful songs...God bless u...u have touched millions
Boss u pravom smislu, kralj, legenda.
Bruce seems very weary in this interview. I can identify with that.
BRUCE I LOVE YOUR SONGS. THEY REMIND ME OF THE WONDERFUL MEMORIES THAT I ONCE HAD! AND YOU BRUCE ARE ONE OF THE BEST SINGER AND BELIEVE ME THERE COULD ONLY BE ONE BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN HANDS DOWN XOXO
Bruce sucks.
Bruce's politics suck-as do most of our Rock-n-Roll heroes. They live in the Hollywood/media bubble and think they are still cutting edge and represent the working class. He made great music but that was long ago and far away in a different time.
Happy Birthday Bruce! Sept 23rd. Hope you're feeling better.
Incredible man. Thank you so much for decades of incredibly thoughtful lyrics and music. Just awesomely inspiring.
Alan Wendy strap your hands across my engine? Bruce lyrics are about as thoughtful as a bag of lugnuts.
He is such a down to earth person....would love to see one of his shows
“E Street” is more than band name or slogan. For me it can be a concept or understanding only someone who can relate to this man and his songs would care about. “E Street” is about home and family and country and experience and DNA. “E Street” is universal. It is everything that truly matters.
i kw this guy.he once came here in zim and i attended his show (human rights concert 1988)i was very young then.he left people crazy about him until nw.he is a greater perfomer.i wish to meet him in person!!
I admire Bruce Springsteen very much. In addition to his being such an impressive musician, I think that he's a kind, gracious and articulate man. Cheers.
Yes love you bruce mucho
As can be seen from the interview above he’s a globalists puppet and since started pushing the experimental jabs for them. Trump is on the peoples side but too many are brainwashed by the media to figure it out.
Born in The USA Tour, at the Pacific Colloseum, Vancouver BC in 1984. It was a spiritual awakening for me. I have seen Bruce 4 times. EVERY Concert was great, but that first one was the best concert I have ever witnessed, bar NONE!
My only Bruce Springsteen Concert was 4th July at Wembley stadium, the original one. It was an unbelievable experience, absolutely wonderful!
I remember first knowing who Bruce was when I was 10 years old. I just turned 50, and I still love his music, but now I love the man behind it all. So sweet, smart, humble….I just love him🥹🎸🎶💙
LOL. Channel 4 news misspelled Bruce's name in the description. Professionals don't proofread, I suppose. Also, did that RERE leave the country yet?
Their is no need for politics, just beautiful sounding music
He gets asked a question, and he is entitled to his opinion like anybody else. Freedom of Speech also applies to artists and public figures. If you want to stick to his music, stick to his music. You don't have to listen to him talk politics.
Has anyone seen Bruce and Robert De Niro in a room together? I'm seeing quite a resemblance these days. Anyway....good interview!
Rick R His voice and mannerisms are very similar as well.
Apparently De Niro got the "You talkin' to me?" line in Taxi Driver from a Springsteen concert
This was one of the best interviews with Bruce that I have ever seen. Great questions. So many interviewers have no idea who Bruce is and what to ask him beyond surface level stuff. This interviewer knew his stuff and asked fantastic questions.
Když Bruce na konci rozhovoru říká, že chce lidem dát něco na co snad nikdy nezapomenou, moc ráda bych mu vzkázala, že se mu to v mém případě daří na tisíce procent. A, že zbožňuji nejen jeho úžasnou hudbu, texty a vystoupení, ale právě i ten skvělý pocit, který mi dává, že se celý rozdá pro mě a všechny své obdivovatele. Proto ho miluji a moc, moc, moc mu děkuji 🥰 Zdenka Praha
Incredibly impressed. I didn't know the man was such a thinker. Would have liked more intelligence from the interviewer though.
You should really check out his music if you're surprised and impressed that he's a thinker.
Yes I think you're right. Thanks for the suggestion.
Didn't know he was such a thinker ??? come on do you know the amount of Songs Bruce has wrote. Now as a writer myself (not a very good one) im always thinking about ideas. Im not sure how much Sleep Bruce gets. As for his music Start with his first album Greeting From Asbury Park-1973 and go forward. His 70's albums are the best.
Rocky B people that don't know Bruce writes hours upon hours into the late night are not real fans and he's been doing it since he was 16 years old!!! A true musical genius and generous caring humanitarian .! him and the great James Gandolfini did a lot of great work together trying to help less fortunate around the world !!
thinker? hes an absolute idiot, and demonstrated such. He should stick to turning down his guitar real low on stage while pretending to know how to play it.
They misspelled his name in the description. How unprofessional.
An excellent interviewer, I really like him and his personality and style.
I was born 1969 and fell in love with the music, he was symbol of America for me ( wonder why🤔) very nice guy never seen any interviews of him before this , was just singing one of tunes to myself 3-4 days ago , had to look up some of tunes tonight came across this, looking very fine I must say 👍 Isn't it strange so many musicians have or had depression Keep politics out the music industry please, this interview should have been about Bruce and his music only 🙄
I am so proud of Springsteen, he is an upright person & a great role model. ✨❤️✨😎✨
I am very happy to have read all these positive opinions about Bruce. I really respect this man for being there. I respect his views, his mastery of writing his songs which give me so much. Price, him for the courage to speak about your problem. It gives hope to many people. Thank you Mr. Springsteen, you are great. Live in health as long as possible. May God protect you.
There is no Audio personnel at Channel 4 News ?!
thats a man that has a heart feelings and cares need more like that i am the same and the people farmers in renfrew ontario canada are the same love youre music and more bruce take care drew emily and felicia
I don't agree with him as far as politics but I enjoy his music.
@S S I LOVE his song Streets of Philadelphia (which also was where my mother grew up) but only idiots agree with his political views
Freddie McDonald So all those patriots who don’t support Trump are idiots?
Mikey C23 Should I vote for Trump? If so, why?
Love Springsteen’s laugh! Contagious
Love you, feel the happiness and peaceful at the same time. You are a good man. ❤️❤️🌹🌹🌹
I hope one day, I'm lucky to hear a concert with him and The E-steet Band, and know when I have heard the interview, he have my deepeste respect. He is just an ordinary guy, who wants the best for people around him, in the world. The best to him and his family. Kram herfra :)
Springsteen 2020! Let's hear it!
Hunter Miller it’s never too late. If Bruce was 100 I’d vote for him
Trump 2020 I'm for Trump
No, i bet Springsteen would prefere to have a professional doing the job, rather than doing it himself. Also he wouldn`t have time for concerts anymore, that would suck. Dump Trump in 2020? yes, please. Choose Bruce? please don`t waste your voice with an invalid vote!
He is working hard ,singing hard with passion and love 💔
Thank you for your music.
Zevon is one of the greatest lyricist of his time, and goes widely unnoticed. Springsteen realized his genius. Listen to Disorder in the House. Bruce absolutely shredding lead guitar on one of the last songs recorded by an ailing Zevon.
I’m reading his autobiography right now, it’s really a big book. It’s very introspective. I was sitting in the doctors office reading the part he wrote after his dad passed and I was sitting there crying. It was so moving
Reading it now too. Loving it.
The audio book is even better. With Bruce narrating it’s even more poignant.
Nothing like a Springsteen show. Every single night this guy this guy gives 120% and you can tell loves every single second of it.
I can only say, I worked in Freehold NJ for many years, I knew some of Bruce's old school chums, I knew his first drummer, who's leg got messed up in Vietnam, and for the most part he is THE Home Town Hero....and he earned it !!!!
When I was a young child, my parents had the "river" album and bruce looked so much like my dad I literally thought my dad was Bruce springsteen based on the river album
For the working class voter, Donald Trump has an element of wish fulfillment for them. He's no smarter or intellectually sophisticated than the average American, and he's rich. But for the lack of a billionaire father there goes me. Trump plays that up. I disagree about musicians having influence. Steve Van Zant made a huge difference in raising awareness about apartheid in South Africa.
Arguably the most intelligent interview I’ve seen with any rock star.
ohyeah, try this one kzhead.info/sun/fc-lZL2dn194h6c/bejne.html
People need to go back to just keeping their politics to themselves
One of the best Interviews EVER with Bruce Thankyou to both of you so at ease Questions great as well as answer's made me feel as I was listening to the Real Bruce if you know what I mean WONDERFUL Love Annie from The Gold Coast Queensland The Land Down Under AUSTRALIA 🇦🇺 baci x
Lovely, humble thoughtful man.
You haven't changed and your values haven't changed. Remarkable, I wish more people were like you!
Just love this guys song, but I can relate to one of my best songs ever: dancing in the dark
Nice Interview
Love Bruce since the 80s. He was so wrong about the elections.
☘️Northern Irish here🍀
one quarter Irish here...the 3 quarters keeps the one quarter out of the bars
So much stuff here, Thanks!
The Boss. what you see is what you get. the voice of the worker with the gift of songwriting, i have listened to this man for decades and will always listen to both his Music and musings.
Bruce, I think you're a beautiful person. I agree with all of your statements. Thank you for this video. Keep doing what you do. :) Just be you. We appreciate you.
"just being you" involves being a coward...draft dodger par excellence.
He is the American rock star icon
I'm Spanish but I feel attached to a lot of Bruce's lyrics even though I've never been to the USA (or any other American country)
Would love to hear him on Trump now...