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On this date: Bruce releases Nebraska, films the video for “Lonesome Day” and photobombs a couple’s engagement photos. Plus, Patti appears solo on Letterman, the live debut of “County Fair,” the first full-album show on the 2009 tour, and more. Whew! Lots of highlights today…
Max and Roy make their E Street Band debut, Bruce debuts a brand new song in Providence, and a legendary show in Passaic.
On this date: Born to Run hits #1, Bruce debuts his duet with Sting on “Every Breath You Take,” and a tantalizing audio glimpse of a still-unreleased, never-performed original song.
On this date: A performance by the Castiles that would be officially released almost 50 years later, Bruce uploads a new, under-the-radar cover, and the one and only performance to date of “Let’s Be Friends (Skin to Skin).” Lots more highlights inside.
Both River tours ended on this date; check out highlights from each inside, plus: Ed Norton interviews Bruce on stage in Toronto, and on the Rising Tour, Bruce starts rediscovering his missing years.
On this date: video footage from Bruce’s 1975 show in Houston, Bruce wins two MTV VMAs, and Bruce’s first performance of “I Walk the Line.” Watch them all, plus more highlights here.
On this date: Western Stars debuts at the Toronto International Film Festival, the E Street Band plays their first “All or Nothin’ At All,” and Bruce has a close encounter with fans in the shower. Great video/audio inside (except for that last part).
On this date in Springsteen history: Bruce plays Fenway Park and New Orleans for the first time, Boz Scaggs and Peter Wolf make guest appearances with the E Street Band, the release of Chimes of Freedom, and more. Audio and video inside.
Today in Bruce history: Bruce welcomes Max and Roy to the E Street Band and kicks off his “autobiography tour.” Plus: highlights from epic, surprise-filled shows, and more.
On this date: Bruce makes a guest appearance with Levon Helm, Little Steven reunites with the E Street Band, and the original Miami Horns make their final appearance on an E Street stage.