Glory Days page 1 by ric gustafson
Backstage, a singer has some last words with some aides. He gives his wife a kiss. It is the same routine. He has performed 162 shows in the last 18 months. Walking down a hallway, his bandmates are waiting for him.
Together, they walk out onto a three story stage. Tonight, it is the Los Angeles Coliseum. The venue is ancient looking and hallowed. There is a giant arch above the stage. The band members are led by flashlights to their places. The house lights go black. People's murmurs raise in volume and pitch. Then it becomes a scream.
Behind the stage is a 50 foot flag. The singer signals that he is ready. Then white hot light hits the singer's face. Then the singer screams the first lines of ' Born in the USA'.
Some people say that the singer is the first white American to be compared to Elvis Presley.
The singer's name. Bruce Springsteen.
research help: ' Glory Days' by Dave Marsh
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
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