Springsteen In Ireland: The Battle for Slane Castle

Sunday, 5 May 2013

The Battle for Slane Castle - in cuttings

Some classic cuttings from the Slane Castle show in 1985.

This is a backgrounder, introducing Bruce to a new audience.

Next, a story about some of the shenanigans behind the scenes during the planning for the show.
It was quite a rocky road and, as we detailed in 'Land of Hope and Dreams', the show almost never went ahead at all.

A newspaper advert for the show.

Local people were asked what they thought of plans for the show.

Finally, Slane is ready for Bruce Springsteen. And he rocks!

Glory Days

"LAND OF HOPE AND DREAMS"
www.springsteeninireland.com

The book about Bruce which Bruce himself has bought!!!

"*****[This book] is part biography, part reviews, part story telling and part photo journal. The sum total is a wonderful souvenior of 25 years worth of great days and nights in Ireland, thanks to the greatest live performer in Rock 'n' Roll history.
Crafted with care, to be enjoyed wholeheartedly to anyone who has The Boss in his second home."
Brendan Mulgrew, Belfast

"*****It looks fabulous. Great, great photos and a glorious look and feel to the whole thing.
There are a lot of quality Springsteen books to choose from, but this is different, and possibly unique in its approach. The pictures of Bruce and the band with fans really reinforce and complement the personal stories, a constant reminder that this is a fans' book, truly a fresh perspective as it claims.
While ostensibly the title might make some think 'this is for his Irish fans', and while it does of course focus on Bruce's appeal to Ireland (including his fascinating family connection), it's actually a global story to which any member of the worldwide E Street nation can relate. If you're a fan - anywhere - this is for you.
I can't recommend it highly enough."
Dan French, editor Point Blank fanzine

"*****This is a book for everyone who loves Ireland - and who additionally loves Bruce Springsteen. Land of Hope and Dreams was written with love for both, that's for sure.
There's a special bond between Ireland and Springsteen for years now. You can find 2 pages inside showing Bruce's ancestors on his father's side originating from the Emerald Isle.
But aside this, it's a soul connection between Irish fans and Bruce Springsteen - and you can read about this ( and enjoy reading!) on 208 pages.
Very well written, informative, exact, knowledgable, humorous - and great photos too."
B Rossbach, Germany

"This is a sumptuous, beautifully designed and lavishly illustrated production, summoning up vivid memories of gigs which have lighted the way through our imaginative lives for a quarter of a century and more, offering a distinctively Irish perspective on Springsteen and on Ireland as seen through the prism of his music. It's the best fanzine ever."

Eamonn McCann, Derry Journal

"Humorous, moving and informative, the authors have created something which is both a tribute to their musical hero and a love-song to Ireland... This is a fantastic souvenir of a quarter of a century of incredible concerts and some of the best live performances in rock and roll.
"Books on Springsteen are ten a penny, but this one's got soul - it's much more personal than anything I've read about him. It's truly from the fans' perspective, which makes it fresh and new. It's about the fans connecting with their idol; and how one man's music can change lives.
"This is much more than a 208-page nostalgia trip for Irish music lovers this is a story that will touch anyone who's ever admired the E-Street kid."
Shelly Marsden, Irish World

Springsteen In Ireland

Land of Hope and Dreams (2015 version)

Sunday, 5 May 2013

The Battle for Slane Castle - in cuttings

Searching for his groove