Have you watched....

It happens to everyone and the request can come from anyone. A family member, a coworker or even that randy from Saturday night at the BHP. It always begins the same way. “ Have you see _____ show?” or “ Tell me you are a fan of ____” A unenthusiastic response will usually spark your companion to launch into a well scripted and calculated pitch about why one needs to watch _____. The focused show can be anything, but the usual suspects include, but are not limited to The Wire, Nip/Tuck Arrested Development, Lost , How I Met your Mother[1]Depending on the situation and the effectiveness of the fore mentioned pitch , some of us might be convinced to give the show a try. I myself eventually caved in to my friends’ impassion bids to watch AD and Lost and I have to admit the hype was more than warranted. However, there is always one show/book/band that seems to haunt you in every aspect of your daily lives. For a while in my life, this pseudo stalker was not a TV show[2], but rather a American musical Icon. The man I never gave a chance was Bruce Springsteen. Before I continue, let me explain that its not like I had never heard his music before. It is impossible to be within 500 miles of New Jersey or attend Boston College and not be exposed to the Boss. Still this exposure was only to his popular songs[3] and I confess that I never invested very much on my side. For seven years, He was everywhere. I received emotional rants from Best Friends, Co workers and girlfriends. Some of my favorite artists toured with him, covered him and constantly reference him as a major influence. Still I ignored him. I had no reason to, It wasn’t that I thought he was particular overrated. In fact, I really enjoyed a few of his songs. It just he had to come to me in his own terms and I am happy to say about 6 months ago, much like ___ in 1979 I discovered the future of Rock and Roll and his name is Bruce Springsteen. Now you can catch me at 1:30am on a Saturday night drinking a Brewbaker reaping the praises of the boss. Tell me you have heard the River….

How I Met your Mother
The Wire
Bruce Springsteen


[1] I have been guilty of countless rants of how much I adore this show. Please watch it!

[2] The Wire. Never had more people recommend a show to me. Current half way through 1st season and it is amazing.
[3]Born to Run, Streets of Philadelphia, Dancing in the Dark