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.
