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Springsteen Recalls Disastrous Karaoke Attempt: "They Thought I Was Just Another Ass----"
4 Oct
Summary
- Bruce Springsteen tried karaoke once in a London bar, singing the Temptations' "Ain't Too Proud To Be"
- The audience did not recognize him and thought he was "just another ass----" trying to sing karaoke
- Jeremy Allen White, who will play Springsteen in an upcoming film, got lost in the role while filming at the Stone Pony venue
According to the article, rock icon Bruce Springsteen recently revealed a surprising anecdote about his one and only karaoke experience. In a late-night TV interview on October 3rd, 2025, Springsteen told host Jimmy Kimmel that he had tried karaoke once while in London, deciding to sing the Temptations' classic "Ain't Too Proud To Be." However, the 20-time Grammy winner was disappointed when the audience failed to recognize him and instead "thought I was just another ass---- who got up on stage and was trying to do karaoke."
Springsteen, who is set to be portrayed by actor Jeremy Allen White in the upcoming film "Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere," also discussed White's experience channeling the rock legend's energy. White recounted filming a scene at the historic Stone Pony venue in Asbury Park, New Jersey, where he got "lost" in the performance and felt like "the man." But once the director called "cut," White was quickly reminded that he was not, in fact, the legendary Springsteen.
The article provides a glimpse into the personal experiences of both the iconic musician and the actor tasked with bringing his story to the big screen. While Springsteen's karaoke attempt did not go as planned, White's immersion in the role suggests the film may capture the essence of the rock legend in a compelling way.
