WHY THE 78 PROVE IT IS SUCH A BIG DEAL
“Prove It All Night,” live from Barcelona, 5-17-12. Or, as the fans are calling it, “Prove It 78”
Why is this such a big deal?
This is how Bruce used to play the song when it first came out, back in 1978. He hasn’t done this since 1978. When people were reporting “Prove It w/78 solo” no one believed them. This is one of the Holy Grails for Springsteen fans.
Yeah, but why is this such a big deal?
Because most of us were either not around, don’t remember (I saw 2 shows, I’m lucky I remember anything much less specifics) or if we were there and do remember, are delighted to have the superior arrangement of the song back. It was the time before stadiums, the time when Bruce was our secret.
Why is it a superior arrangement?
well, first, use your ears. But if you need it spelled out: Because it highlights the strengths of the E Street Band: the keyboards, the percussion, the monumentally balls out, fierce guitar solo (everyone forgets sometimes that Springsteen is an excellent guitar player and was actually first best known for his guitar playing before his songwriting and band leading).
