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Thread #117831 Message #2544194
Posted By: PoppaGator
20-Jan-09 - 01:47 PM
Thread Name: Seeger & Springsteen at Obama Inaugural
Subject: RE: Seeger & Springsteen at Obama Inaugural
I didn't know about the concert beforehand, and accidentally happened across it halfway-through during the first (live) broadcast. (We do have HBO.) Since then, I've been able to watch a couple of reruns, once in its entirety and then portions later on. We DID watch Pete and Bruce every time, of course. I found it interesting that the best was saved for last, following even Obama's speech.
Sounded to me like Pete's grandson Tao provided the predominant vocal. There was one voice sounding out quite prominently above all others, and it was neither Pete's not The Boss's ~ I recognize both of those iconic voices easily. I suppose Pete's voice might be a little weaker than it was years ago, but Bruce could have sung as loud as anyone if he had so chosen. It must have been a decision to let Tao carry the vocal, and he did a very nice job.
I also wonder who the tamborine man might have been. No one in this thread has answered so far ~ I hope it does not remain a mystery!