Big day: Bruce releases his second studio album, films a 1980 River show for posterity (and an eventual box set), and makes guest appearances with Huey Lewis, Bob Geldof, and Eric Church. Lots more inside.
Tag: Drive All Night
Bruce broke up the band on this date in 1989, but there are plenty of happy highlights too: the first-ever performances of “Drive All Night” and “Hungry Heart,” an adorable tape-recorded message to local schoolchildren, the premiere of Legends of Springsteen, Charlie’s first E Street appearance, and more.
Happy birthday, Cindy Mizelle! Also on this date: Bruce sues Mike Appel, plays the first “Candy’s Room” in 15 years, duets with Glen Hansard, and more.
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.
On this date: recording sessions begin for Bruce’s first album, Pete Townshend makes a guest appearance, and more.
Bruce makes a Daily Show appearance, records tracks for the Seeger Sessions album, and closes out the L.A. Sports Arena on this date in history. Highlights and more inside.
Bruce debuts “The Fever” and “Don’t Look Back,” records “The Klansman,” and more.
An embarrassment of riches on this date in Bruce history: the one and only performance of “Hunter of Invisible Game,” a Grammy performance with Paul McCartney, a Johnny Cash tribute, and much more–great footage and audio today!
A jam-packed day in Springsteen history: watch Bruce’s full Syracuse 1985 show, the live debut of “Streets of Philadelphia,” plus rare footage from the Ghost of Tom Joad Tour in Tokyo, the release of Working on a Dream, and more.
Highlights from New Years Eve shows across the years, including the earliest known prototype of “Drive All Night.”