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Watch this if you liked: "Oasis: Lord Don't Slow Me Down" & "Foo Fighters: Back and Forth"

"Springsteen And I" is exactly as its title projects; a compilation of fan submissions dictating colorful experiences from their first time listening to Springsteen, to the best defining Springsteen moment of their lives, illustrating the boundless bond between fans and their Rock 'n' Roll legend.

Directed by Baillie Walsh who is no stranger to music documentaries having directed features for Oasis, INXS and Massive Attack, this sometimes comical yet heartwarming documentary will especially ring true for not only die-hard fans of Springsteen, but for all music fans in general who after watching, will understand that Springsteen is truly regarded on a separate musical pedestal compared to even the biggest names in music today, whose fans cannot compare to the life-long devotion given to Springsteen.

You will not hear teenagers squealing their undying love for him or screaming how much they want to have his babies, what you see through the anecdotes by his unusual breed of fans of all ages is not fame fueled obsession, but respect. Respect for pure harnessed talent, and respect for the music he plays to the world.

Coupled with about 40 or so minutes of concert footage from Springsteen's 2012 Hyde Park performance, it's sometimes overwhelming seeing the magnitude of the shows he plays at, especially how just one man (whom by the way, is 63-years-old this year) over the decades has managed to inspire and gathered so many Rock 'n' Roll lovers in his stride.

If you're not a fan of Bruce Springsteen, there is high chance you might be after watching this documentary, and who knows, it may just inspire you to catch the man himself in action for your very own "Springsteen And I" story.

Cinema Online, 23 July 2013