Bruce Springsteen Opens MSG Show With Prayer for Troops, Celebrates American Ideals
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Ryan Leas
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Summary
Bruce Springsteen opens his Madison Square Garden shows with a prayer for American troops overseas and frames his performances as a celebration and defense of American ideals and values. The article discusses how Springsteen uses his platform to address patriotism, national identity, and the current state of America through his music and onstage commentary.
Key quotes
· 2 pulledWe begin the night with a prayer for our men and women in service overseas. We pray for an end to this conflict and for their safe return.
The E Street Band is here tonight in celebration and defense of the American ideals and values that have sustained our country for...
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