The first second night of the 2016 tour featured St. Patrick Day surprises and an extended ESB family reunion.
“Better Days” is one of the happiest songs in Bruce’s catalog. It also features some of his best writing.
Listen to Bruce and Stevie discuss the influence of Them before covering “Gloria” in concert.
A fantastic opener to a sizzling three-night stand that sent off the L.A. Sports Arena off to meet the Wrecking Ball in style.
“Spill the Wine” at Hunter Valley: a pro-shot cover opener perfectly suited for the venue.
“Everyone Loves You” is an unfinished (or more accurately, barely started) cast-off from Bruce’s 1979 home demo recordings.
In which my friend Steve and I get caught in a downpour, meet Steve Van Zandt, and then catch an amazing show in which only 3 of 35 songs were released post-1980.
The Pet Shop Boys’ version of “Last to Die” retains the surreal, late-night driving feel of the original and makes it danceable. Impressive feat.
We’re in obscure territory today with this instrumental jam from the Child/Steel Mill era.
Bruce and the Upstage Jam Band cover Etta James’ “The Blues is My Business.”