On this date: not one but two TV appearances–one in New York and one in Spain. Plus: Bruce joins Billy Joel on stage for the fist time, the soundtrack release of Springsteen on Broadway, and more.
Tag: Born in the USA
On this date: Bruce surprises with a call-in to E Street Radio and a guest appearance with Gaslight Anthem, plus an emotional show the day after John Lennon’s death. Much more inside.
It’s a date for tributes, as Bruce salutes Harry Chapin, Bob Dylan, and Sting. Plus: two holiday shows, Clarence’s last E Street appearance, Bruce plays Sing Sing Prison and more–all on this very, very packed date.
President Obama and an all-star line-up of musicians pay tribute to Bruce at the Kennedy Center Honors. Video and more highlights from this date in Springsteen history inside.
Bruce’s video for “Born in the U.S.A.” premiered on MTV on this date–check out the coverage, plus: guest appearances by Bono, Dave Stewart, and Dion, Bruce’s first-ever show in the Netherlands, and more.
Hear fans sing “Hungry Heart” to Bruce for the first time; watch Bruce give a remarkable interview to Charlie Rose; and catch Adam Sandler’s Bruce impression on SNL. These and more highlights inside, all from this date in history.
“Downbound Train” is a master class in cinematic songwriting. Let’s look at how the director skillfully crafted his “movie” inside.
One time only: Bruce joins Steve Earle and the Dukes on “Johnny Come Lately,” Earle’s sibling song to “Born in the U.S.A.”
The twisty tale of a hit cover of an unreleased outtake by an imaginary band that evolved into a barnburning, set-closing showcase.
There are two versions of “None But the Brave,” differing only by one line. But that line and its contemporary context matter.