10th Anniversary - reissue - The Philly Elvis Nick Ferraro

In this special 10th anniversary episode of Seth Lusting Bruce, host Jesse Jackson revisits a cherished interview from the podcast's early days. Recorded way back in September 2015, this episode features a delightful chat with Nick Ferraro, famously known as the Philly Elvis. Nick shares his journey of discovering Bruce Springsteen as a high school freshman in 1975 and recounts his first encounter with The Boss's music. The conversation weaves through memorable anecdotes, from Nick's early performances as Elvis to the night he lived his dream by performing on stage with Bruce Springsteen. E Street nation, get ready to relive a magical night filled with music, fandom, and some Philadelphia spirit!

00:00 Introduction and Special Anniversary Announcement
02:19 Meet Nick Ferraro: The Philly Elvis
03:49 Nick's Bruce Springsteen Journey Begins
05:29 High School Memories and First Concert Experiences
08:18 College Years and Bootleg Tapes
13:27 The River Tour and John Lennon's Death
16:46 Balancing Love for Bruce and Elvis
24:00 The Birth of The King and Company
27:12 From Talent Contests to Cruise Ships
27:38 The Dream of Singing with Springsteen
28:07 The Big Moment: On Stage with Springsteen
32:50 The Drawing and the Magical Moment
33:21 Entering the Spectrum
35:40 The Born to Run Album Performance
36:02 Bruce Notices the Sign
36:50 On Stage with Bruce Springsteen
47:14 The Aftermath and Radio Buzz
48:14 Springsteen and I Movie
53:53 Performing and Meeting the E Street Band
56:36 Upcoming Performance in England
58:52 Podcast Wrap-Up

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