Video: Bruce Springsteen: "Radio Nowhere"
First of all, it's nice to see the E Street Band in this video for "Radio Nowhere", which is available exclusively on Amazon for the time being. As we discussed here before, Brendan O'Brien's production on the track pushes the band to the sidelines, but this clip not only confirms their presence on the album, it also highlights their contributions, specifically Steve Van Zandt's backing vocals and Nils Lofgren's crisp guitar work.
Second, is there a rock star who has aged as well as Bruce Springsteen? Every wrinkle and line on his face adds to his center-stage authority, and the looseness of his limbs and his unruly hair-- just slightly receding, but still full-- suggests a scruffy wildness that we don't expect (or usually get) from anyone besides Dylan. Visually, this demeanor helps sell the song, presenting Springsteen as someone truly desperate to hear some rhythm.
Video:> Bruce Springsteen: "Radio Nowhere"
[from Magic; due 10/02/07 from Columbia]