marvin Posted June 14, 2012 Author Share Posted June 14, 2012 angelina said: Originally Posted By: marvin I posted this on a Springsteen forum, and it was nice to read the comments from many other 'berries fans. There seems to be a correlation between 'berries and Springsteen fans, generally speaking. I TOTALLY agree marvin.........Raspberries was VERY popular in NJ back in the early 70's...then BAM....Springsteen comes racing up Rt 9 as our boys are winding down. Heck..both acts covered many of the "obvious" young rocker themes...but also tackled some of the "inside music biz" themes as well. To me, "Overnight Sensation" has a similar thematic feel to it as Bruce's "Meeting Across The River". Plus.....as irony would have it, Clive Davis thought "Greetings From Asbury Park" wasn't commercial enough. Of course "Born To Run" steals the "I Wanna Be With You" drum intro (yes.....both intros send such strong shivers down my spine that Chris Matthews is jealous). Plus you have tough blue-collar Cleveland with tough "Monmouth/Ocean County Jersey as a common geographical backdrop. Yes marvin.....Springsteen/Berries certainly have a strong connection! Everyone here knows Bruce is a big fan of the 'berries, he's said so himself, so I guess I shouldn't be surprised that some Springsteen fans are also 'berries fans. I think the "I Wanna Be With You" drum intro was a lift from "The Locomotion" intro. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darlene Posted June 16, 2012 Share Posted June 16, 2012 It was the Locomotion intro. But for me, in my favorite Berries song, IWBWY, it's all its own! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 Raspberries will always matter to me...At first it was a song. Just one song. Then it was an album. Just one album.Then it was strong songwriting...great harmonies...superior musicianship...hey, these guys are for real.Then it was a couple of concerts.More records. Magazine articles. Fan club memorabilia. So far, this could be any number of groups.Romance...ah, there's the hook. It's why Raspberries will always matter to me. The intangible combination of first love and Raspberries. Intoxicating to me. Woven into my DNA. Amen. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darlene Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 No one could ever possibly say it better Kirk! (That's only one reason why I luv ya). Absolutely, romance. That's why Raspberries will always be a major thread in the tapestry of my life. --Dar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk Posted June 22, 2012 Share Posted June 22, 2012 Darlene, it's no surprise we see eye to eye...on so many things Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anne Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 Definitely romance! Not to mention VERY easy on the eyes. Songwriting at its best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 Excellent post Marv! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lew Bundles Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 Bump...This is why we can use Marvin around here... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Ellen Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 Think E said Marv can come back. R & R never forgets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raspathens Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 I'm not sure whether Marv is currently on exile status or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lew Bundles Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 Self-imposed exile... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Ellen Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 Understand . . . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catnip Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 Kinda like cutting off the nose to spite the face? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Ellen Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 Marv really likes Eric so maybe he is just taking a little time out. ( = 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liseli Posted August 7, 2014 Share Posted August 7, 2014 The performances were very professional, and the records stand out with their clean production. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Ellen Posted August 8, 2014 Share Posted August 8, 2014 Hummm-long exile-now Lew too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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