On this date: The debut of “The Hitter,” a rare 1971 soundboard performance, and more. Plus: “Good evening, Ohio!”
Month: November 2024
On this date: the first full-band “Devils & Dust,” a one-time-only soundcheck of “Apache,” and a bungled “State Trooper.” More highlights inside.
Only the Strong Survive and The Essential Bruce Springsteen celebrate anniversaries today. Plus: special Veterans Day shows, the one-time-only original version of “Long Walk Home,” and more.
Not one but *two* Springsteen box sets were released on this date: Live 1975-85 and Tracks. Plus: a Billy Joel guest appearance, a Daily Show interview, and more.
“Santa Ana” returns after more than three decades away, Nils steals the stage at a Seeger Sessions show in Birmingham, and Bruce debuts a brand new song: “Yankees Win.”
On this date: Bruce plays a special show at his old elementary school, a complete Stand Up for Heroes performance, and the long-awaited return of “Drive All Night” after a quarter-century absence.
Bruce plays his second album start-to-finish for the first time, debuts a new arrangement for “Blinded by the Light,” and plays a last-ditch rally for Hillary Clinton on Election Eve.
Bruce makes his first public appearance after Election Day 2004, Hall and Oates opens for Bruce, and more.
Big day: Bruce releases his second studio album, films a 1980 River show for posterity (and an eventual box set), and makes guest appearances with Huey Lewis, Bob Geldof, and Eric Church. Lots more inside.
A day full of highlights, from Bruce’s first meeting with Mike Appel, to his first on-stage appearance with Ronnie Spector, to the recording of the “Born in the U.S.A.” video and more.