The man is a genius. 4:40 into this live "Jungleland" from 1975, Bruce is able to close his eyes and conduct his E Street Band (Orchestra) into one of the best instrumental bridges written in any rock song...ever. The bridge in music is my favorite part; it does exactly what it sounds like. You travel and then you get to a bridge. James Brown said it best in "Sex Machine" numerous times, by belting "take me to the bridge, take me to the bridge!" This is when a song really opens up and brings you into a new place, and then right back to solid land. "Jungleland's" bridge sounds a bit like Pink Floyd, and that is a huge compliment. It's mellow, chopped down into a slower time signature, and simply allows "The Big Man," Clarence Clemons to show off his tenor sax chops and drive you safely across the bridge. Thanks to Dan Noschese (shout out to your 30th birthday party last night, tasty Budweisers all around) for sending this over.
Sit back and enjoy The Boss.
Cheers.
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