"Go WESTERN, Old Man-Springsteen's New Album Has Me Excited"

I'm a big fan of WESTERNS.  Among my favorite TV shows are "The Rifleman" and "Gunsmoke" from the 60s, and we just watched my favorite John Wayne movie (his last), "The Shootist," a few nights ago. ("Hang 'Em High" is my favorite CLINT western, with "Josey Wales" right behind it.)

And even though I'm from New Jersey,  as much as I like westerns to that same extent I am NOT a Bruce Springsteen fan!!  He may be "The Boss" to most OTHERS around here, but to me, "THE Boss," humanly speaking, was former Yankees owner George Steinbrenner, who died about 9 years ago.

I've never purchased a Springsteen album before (even though I did buy two "singles," his "Human Touch" and "The Wrestler" theme. And, I love his song "State Trooper" which I heard recorded by Deana Carter, my favorite country singer.) But when I heard that Springsteen has done a western-themed album (due out next week), "WESTERN STARS," I admit, I "HAD" to buy it. My daughter has pre-ordered it for me for Fathers' Day, at my request, and I can't wait!! I've only heard ONE preview track ONE time, but in this case that's enough for me, frankly.  I am so excited about this concept, in my latest poem I referred to Springsteen and this album...check May 22nd entry (currently the top poem) HERE...

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Friends, I get excited to see an old guy try something NEW, which is why I'm taking a chance on "Westrern Stars" without knowing in advance all that's in it.  And I definitely believe these two things...   1.) It's good to keep an open mind about trying new things, as long as I know in advance that they are not positively sinful things.  "Old dogs" CAN learn "new tricks"!! And    2.) Anyone born in New Jersey profits greatly to explore the WEST a little bit...my trip to WYOMING about 12 years back was amazing.  Springsteen will be a better person for visiting the west, even if he only does it through his music.  New Jersey is NOT the end of the world, thankfully!!

In closing, I am in no danger of becoming a CHRIS CHRISTIELIKE fan of Springsteen (our former New Jersey Governor who literally and pathetically has seen Bruce in concert hundreds of times.) Buying "Western Stars," if I enjoy it, will NOT be a "gateway" to purchase his OLD stuff and I don't like Springsteen's politics or what I know of him as a PERSON.  All of that being said, I'm very excited for his new album....Go WESTERN, Old Man!! (Speaking to both Springsteen and MYSELF, there!!)