The legendary Beatle took to the stage to present Bruce with the highest accolade
at the prestigious Ivor Novello Awards on Thursday. of the night—a fellowship of the songwriting academy.
Bruce, in good spirits, embraced Sir Paul as he took the stage, his voice noticeably hoarse after a three-hour, rain-soaked concert in Sunderland the previous night.Despite the challenging conditions, he never considered cancelling the show. "We came out last night, and I was like, 'What is this weather? Driving rain, wind roaring,'" he recounted. "But standing in front of me, in the rain, I realised: These are my people.
He continued, "Then our next stop was the Hammersmith Odeon, where I was greeted by a huge sign announcing: 'London is finally ready for Bruce Springsteen.' And all I thought was, 'If London isn't ready for a cheeseburger, they may not be ready for me!'"The crowd at the Ivor Novello Awards warmly received Bruce, cheering him on as he delivered a heartfelt, albeit croaky, rendition of "Thunder Road.
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