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On this date: Bruce performs “The Angel” for the first time and soundchecks a new song, “American Skin (41 Shots).” Plus: Bruce is honored on Ellis Island, and the E Street Band returns to the stage after the passing of Danny Federici. Many more highlights inside.
On this busy date: the release of In Concert/MTV Plugged, the debut of “Light of Day,” an all-star Elvis-themed benefit at Carnegie Hall, and so much more!
Out of work during the pandemic, Bruce takes a side gig as a radio DJ. Plus: controversy ensues when Bruce cancels a Greensboro show in protest over discrimination in North Carolina,
Twice only: Bruce plays one of the all-time great rock and roll songs during surprise appearances at The Stone Pony in the summer of ’89.
One of rock’s most covered songs produced some memorable Springsteen on-stage performances.
Twice only: Bruce covered Elvis Presley’s 1964 hit during two appearances in the same week at Jersey Shore clubs.
ZZ Top’s “I’m Bad, I’m Nationwide” was a set list favorite for Bruce’s Stone Pony appearances in 1984, but it was a lot rarer on E Street stages. “Official” and club performances inside.
Bruce has played Bob Seger’s “Old Time Rock and Roll” in concert twice: once in 2011 with Seger himself, and once way back in a 1980s club appearance. Catch both fun performances inside.
One time only: Bruce Springsteen joins Stone Pony house band Cats on a Smooth Surface to cover a lost rockabilly classic.
Bruce played Dion’s “The Wanderer” three times with its original artist, long before he took a run at it with the E Street Band. Watch and listen to great performances across three decades.