On this date: Bruce and Paul McCartney learn what happens when you break curfew at Hyde Park.
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On this date: Listen to a work-in-progress “Born to Run” from the Bottom Line and a rare E Street Band “Man’s Job.” Plus Patti releases her first solo album, Rumble Doll—listen to her in-depth radio interview inside.
On this date: listen to the earliest known performance of a work-in-progress “Jungleland,” the debut of “Man at the Top,” and more.
The power goes out in Paris, the strings come out in Rome, Jake and Clarence share the stage, and it’s Christmas in July. It’s a date for unusual events in Springsteen history!
The Bruce Springsteen Band debuted on this date in 1971. Listen to their first performance inside, plus more highlights from this date in history.
It’s a big music video day for Bruce: in Berlin, he teams up with Wolfgang Niedecken for a new “Hungry Heart” video, in Sheffield he shoots the official “Spare Parts” video, and on the Internet, he releases the short film, “Hunter of Invisible Game.”
One day after the legendary Roxy show, Bruce films some of his most famous live videos in Phoenix. Plus: live performances destined for the Live 1975-85 box set, and more.
On this date: Born in the U.S.A. hits #1, Bruce wraps up the European leg of the BITUSA Tour, and at the Roxy in 1978, Bruce delivers one of his greatest performances of all time.
Bruce wraps up one Wembley stand, kicks off another, records performances for Live 1975-85, and more. Plus: Listen to a 1984 soundcheck that includes a never-played “The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly.”
Bruce makes his first television appearance, makes his first political endorsement (earlier than you might think), and plays “Drive All Night” for the first time in 27 years–all on this date in history.