Bono Teases Springsteen at Tribeca Festival: Missed Opportunity with 'Girls in Their Summer Clothes
Bono playfully teased Bruce Springsteen for turning down the opportunity to use his song "Girls in Their Summer Clothes" for a commercial with Gap and (RED). During the Tribeca Festival, Bono praised Springsteen's ability to infuse a Woody Guthrie vibe into pop music but couldn't resist bringing up the missed chance for the commercial collaboration. Springsteen admitted it was a mistake not to agree and expressed regret for not seizing the opportunity to reach a wider audience with the song.
The event at Tribeca Festival honored Springsteen with the Harry Belafonte Voices for Social Justice Award, where Bono commended him for his musical and activist contributions to American culture. The two musicians engaged in a candid conversation about incorporating resistance themes into Springsteen's recent tour, where he openly criticized President Trump and performed protest songs like "Streets of Minneapolis."
Patti Smith paid tribute to Springsteen by performing "People Have the Power," with Bono and Springsteen later joining in for a lively rendition of the chorus. Springsteen then delighted the audience with an acoustic performance of "Land of Hope and Dreams," showcasing his enduring appeal and musical prowess.