Set Lusting Bruce: The Bruce Springsteen Fan Podcast3 Sep 2025

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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