Bruce Springsteen calls Wal-Mart deal a mistake - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 01-30-2009, 05:03 PM

In an interview with Sunday’s New York Times, Bruce Springsteen says he shouldn’t have made a deal with Wal-Mart. This month, the store started exclusively selling a Springsteen greatest hits CD.

Some fans were critical because Springsteen has been a longtime supporter of worker’s rights, and Wal-Mart has faced criticism for its labor practices.

Springsteen told the Times that his team didn’t vet the issue as closely as he should have, and that he “dropped the ball on it.”

Springsteen went on to say: “It was a mistake. Our batting average is usually very good, but we missed that one. Fans will call you on that stuff, as it should be.”

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Zebra 3 · 01-31-2009, 07:31 PM

Another hypocrite.

HuntingtonM15 · 01-31-2009, 07:34 PM

At least he admits to the mistake.

Janice · 01-31-2009, 07:37 PM

Yup, Wal-Mart is our enemy.

catlover79 · 01-31-2009, 07:54 PM

Wasn't Bruce always about not wanting his music to go commerical - he didn't want to sell out?

browneyes106 · 01-31-2009, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by HuntingtonM15

At least he admits to the mistake.

I agree.

Nighthawk76 · 02-01-2009, 12:56 AM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

Wasn't Bruce always about not wanting his music to go commerical - he didn't want to sell out?

Even this Boss isn't perfect. Still, compared to other aging Baby Boomer rockers, I think Bruce has always handled him self with class.

Does anyone know what songs are on this so called Wal-Mart greatest hits package?

Nighthawk76 · 02-01-2009, 12:57 AM

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Originally Posted by HuntingtonM15

At least he admits to the mistake.

Yeah. You would never see Mick Jagger, Robert Plant or Elton John ever admitting to a mistake.

01-30-2009, 05:03 PM	#1
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HuntingtonM15 That Bothers Me Moderator Forum Star Join Date: Jun 20, 2003 Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 11,060	At least he admits to the mistake.

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Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	Yup, Wal-Mart is our enemy.