VHS : Bruce Springsteen: Video Anthology 1978-1988
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Editorial Review:
Amazon.com:
Call it Boss in a Box. This two-disc set of music videos and concert performances is a must for any Springsteen fan. While the 1989 VHS version contained just 18 songs, the expanded DVD set has 33 performances dating through 2000, including 'The Ghost of Tom Joad,' performed in 1995 on The Tonight Show, and an acoustic 'Born in the U.S.A.' from a 1998 appearance on The Charlie Rose Show. Most of the highlights are, not surprisingly, from Springsteen's electrifying concerts, including raw versions of 'Rosalita' and 'Thunder Road' from early in his career with the E Street Band. Also not to be missed: the 1987 performance of the harrowing 'Tougher Than the Rest,' shot with poignant close-ups of wife Patti Scialfa singing backup; the raspy, gospel- tinged 'Leap of Faith'; and the barely contained smolder of 'Fire.' Most fans will find themselves wishing that this was strictly a concert DVD; the MTV videos from the Born in the U.S.A. years (the John Sayles-directed trilogy 'Born in the U.S.A.,' 'I'm on Fire,' and 'Glory Days') seem too canned and glossy sandwiched in with the rougher, more exhilarating live performances. And Springsteen's tendency to get preachy in the late '90s ('Murder Incorporated,' 'Dead Man Walkin'') can grate as well. But until there's a full-length performance DVD, the Video Anthology will keep fans on their feet. --Anne Hurley
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - So why is he called ..
... the Boss?
Well, just cue up the track Fire, wait a few minutes and, if you *still* have any questions, ask any woman in the room...
Rating:  - Could've been so much more but a great collection.
First: They should've waited until "The Rising".
Second: Bruce has pro-shot footage dating back to 1972-1973. Starting it at 1978 with "Rosalita", running through "Born in the USA" and then "Born to Run" at the end, not to mention a mid-90s "Hungry Heart" promo on the second. The continuity is kind of wacky.
There's a whole show filmed for "No Nukes". There's "Austin City Limits" (which no one can find). There's 1975 footage at the Roxy in LA, and a BBC shot show at the ... Read More
Rating: - I was happy with my purchase!
Given that it did maybe have a few crappy camera angels & lighting; how could anybody be unhappy with their purchase after seeing him prance around in a pair of tight pants? This DVD collection made me wish I could have seen him in concert...
Rating: - Near Perfect!
A nice summary of Bruce's early video work. However, why the edit on "Rosalita" - the band introductions (which were originally included when the video came out in the 80's) were a lot of fun. I'd love to find a copy of them.
Otherwise, a great presentation
Rating:  - Good live performances on disk 1
Disk 1 is very good with live performances. Disk 2 was not that great and is videos. I wanted the song Rosalita as that is the best song and is missing from latest DVD's.
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