Bruce plays “I’m Goin’ Down” for the first time, wraps up his legendary 1975 stand at the Bottom Line, and more. Plus: a half-hour of 1992 Detroit soundcheck and performance footage!
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On this date: Earth makes their public debut, Bruce premieres “Sea Cruise,” “It’s Gonna Work Out Fine,” the first full-band “Across the Border,” and more.
It’s a day for legendary shows, from the 1975 Bottom Line radio broadcast to the ’78 Largo video to the stunning, unpredictable second night in Fenway in 2012. Lots of great video and many more highlights inside.
Steel Mill plays under the stars, Boom Carter and Dave Sancious play their final E Street gig, Philly and Boston duel each other across the years for most fervent news coverage, and more–all from this date.
Bruce’s legendary 1975 stand at The Bottom Line begins on this date; 30 years later, Bruce wraps his summer solo acoustic tour. Check out both shows plus more highlights inside.
On this date: Mitch Ryder makes a “Detroit Medley” guest appearance, Bruce swings by the Yankees’ clubhouse, the debut of the acoustic “Countin’ on a Miracle” video, and more.
It’s a day of long-awaited returns, as Bruce brings back “Pretty Flamingo,” “New York City Serenade” and “Night” after many years of absence. Plus: The Rising hits the top of the album chart, Bruce makes a guest appearance with Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band, and more.
On this date: The Castiles play their final show, Bruce’s 1972 performance at Max’s Kansas City is captured on video, and Bruce’s eleven-night World Tour 1992 Meadowlands stand wraps up in style. More highlights inside.
Bruce stuns locals in Montana when he jams with a restaurant house band, and shocks fans worldwide when Springsteen on Broadway is officially confirmed. Plus: Joe Grushecky catches his first Bruce concert, the Springsteen/Appel lawsuit gets underway, and Bruce plays his legendary Darkness Show at The Agora.
Today is a relatively quiet date in Springsteen history, but there’s one momentous exception: the very first performance ever of “Backstreets.” Listen to it here.