I love that phrase! I've always used "the concert moment" to describe those times when we all sing the chorus to Jungleland, or Thunder Road, or many others. And being the person who wrote that book about being a Springsteen fan, I can certainly relate to "the elusive dream of an unplanned appearance, a sighting, a song" because that's what the book is about! So glad you have that musical connection with your kids.
Another wonderful essay…I love the title! somehow I got kicked off Substack for a while so I’m happy that I got this one. My friend’s daughter Rachel Jonas wrote about her experience living through Pacific Palisades fire..a harrowing evacuation and the loss of their home & kids’ preschool to the fires…on this platform too…
I love that phrase! I've always used "the concert moment" to describe those times when we all sing the chorus to Jungleland, or Thunder Road, or many others. And being the person who wrote that book about being a Springsteen fan, I can certainly relate to "the elusive dream of an unplanned appearance, a sighting, a song" because that's what the book is about! So glad you have that musical connection with your kids.
Thanks, Lori! It’s amazing that the phrase was coined over 100 years ago and perfectly captures the experience!
Another wonderful essay…I love the title! somehow I got kicked off Substack for a while so I’m happy that I got this one. My friend’s daughter Rachel Jonas wrote about her experience living through Pacific Palisades fire..a harrowing evacuation and the loss of their home & kids’ preschool to the fires…on this platform too…
Oh I’m sorry to hear. Substack is an amazing container of stories…all types!
Rachie taught me this phrase at a Bruce concert 2 years ago!! Now to replay the feeling ❤️
Yes!
Love Collective Effervescence, both the feelings of unity and connection AND the phrase! Also, BRUUUCCCEEEE!
It’s such a great phrase!