On this date in Springsteen history: A live radio broadcast from The Roxy, guest appearances with The Knack and U2, and more.
Author: Ken
With a tragic backstory and a standout out David Ruffin vocal performance, “I Wish It Would Rain” practically dares any cover contender to meet its anguish. Springsteen was up for the challenge.
On this date: Bruce debuts “Long Time Comin'” nine years before its album release, a star-studded show at the Roxy, Bruce and Billy Joel perform for Barack Obama, and more.
On this date: Bruce and Sam Moore share the stage for the first time, and the Human Rights Now! Tour wraps up with a worldwide broadcast. More highlights inside.
On this date: Arcade Fire makes a memorable guest appearance, Bruce plays his first-ever show in Argentina, and the European Rising Tour kicks off. Video and more highlights inside.
It was a surprising choice for a surprise performance, but it proved so nice they did it twice.
Bruce Springsteen’s cover of this timeless CCR classic sparked a national conversation that never stopped.
There’s a truly great EP buried within this over-stuffed and thematically inconsistent album.
Springsteen was unfamiliar with Jerry Butler until Jon Landau brought “Hey, Western Union Man” to his attention. He ended up covering several of Butler’s songs.
A joyful but haunted anthem that both celebrates and mourns our losses.