Spingsteen Calls Wal-Mart CD Deal A Mistake

[MadBadger]

Springsteen calls Wal-Mart CD deal a mistake

2 hours ago

NEW YORK (AP) — The Boss is owning up to a mistake. In an interview with Sunday's New York Times, Bruce Springsteen says he shouldn't have made a deal with Wal-Mart. This month, the store started exclusively selling a Springsteen greatest hits CD.

Some fans were critical because Springsteen has been a longtime supporter of worker's rights, and Wal-Mart has faced criticism for its labor practices.

Springsteen told the Times that his team didn't vet the issue as closely as he should have, and that he "dropped the ball on it."

Springsteen went on to say: "It was a mistake. Our batting average is usually very good, but we missed that one. Fans will call you on that stuff, as it should be."

Springsteen released his new CD "Working on a Dream" this week and is performing the halftime show at the Super Bowl.

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Even the Boss screws up every once in awhile, and for him to admit his mistake is great.

[sandnsea]

1. He should become the workers' spokesperson

and negotiate health care and a union for them.

[madrchsod]

2. as soon as the deal is over he`ll make it right

god only knows what rights his people signed away

[Zomby Woof]

3. Didn't "vet" the issue?

He is the John McCain of singer-songwriters, when it comes to vetting skills.

I think that is a flimsy excuse. Wal-Mart's shitty labor practices are legend. The "Boss" needs to be fired. Too rich, for too long, and too out of touch.

[Ian David]

4. I wouldn't throw him under the bus for this. It's not like Bush gave him The Medal of Freedumb. n/t

[flpab]

5. the evil empire

How did he drop the ball on that? I am so hoping he pisses Walmart off by calling this a mistake and maybe bring some public awareness to this horrible main st, USA job killing business.

[MadBadger]

6. Um

Suck on it?