Bruce Springsteen world tour: 9-year-old fan steals the show at Glasgow

The Boss opened the UK leg of his tour at Glasgow's Hampden Park, set to be followed by dates in Coventry and London's Wembley Arena

Clarisse Loughrey
Friday 03 June 2016 14:17 BST
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Move over, Courtney Cox.

Your weird, flailing dancing has officially been upstaged. Major Bruce Springsteen fan, and 9-year-old girl, Anna Paton stole the hearts of the musician's Glasgow crowd by taking over the microphone and rocking some serious a cappella skills.

During The Boss' performance of the classic "Waitin' On a Sunny Day", from his 2002 album The Rising, he spotted Anna sitting on her father's shoulders; rocking a customised baseball cap featuring the Stars and Stripes, and the iconic Born in the USA t-shirt, waving her arms frantically at her musical idol.

Clearly charmed by her enthusiasm, Springsteen invited Anna onstage to take over the song's chorus; bouncing around the stage, and filling the stadium with pure joy and celebration. A sweet moment, ending with the rocker's proclamation, "Wow, you're fabulous!"

Speaking to Anna and her family, The Telegraph reports she had practised the song for several weeks on the off-chance she'd be invited on stage. "When I was on stage I just looked at my cousin the whole time so I wouldn't get nervous so I didn't really notice the huge crowd," she said. "I knew all the words already so I could sing along - just in case I got asked up. I really enjoyed giving him a cuddle, I think that was my favourite part actually, I told everybody at school today and they couldn't believe how lucky I was."

"Bruce is my favourite singer, I love all his songs. I love "Waitin' on a Sunny Day", but also "Atlantic City" and "Dancing in the Dark". I don't think I could choose a favourite really - they're all great."


Springsteen's Glasgow gig, at Hampden Park, was the first night of the UK leg of his huge The River world tour; the first time the musician has played in the country since 2013.

The Boss will play the Coventry Ricoh Arena on 3 June, followed by London's Wembley Stadium on 5 June.

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