Happy birthday, Bobby King! Plus: a sizzling set in a rainy Rock Creek Park, the debut of “Summertime Blues,” the emotional return of “Jungleland,” and more.
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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.
Don’t even know where to start today–treasures abound. Listen to a gorgeous Bruce Springsteen Band performance from ’71, the earliest known performance of “New York City Serenade,” watch a delightful Copenhagen street performance, and so very much 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.
Several great shows on this date in Springsteen history, but the chief highlight is a loose, funny 1978 radio interview Bruce gave on his day off. Check it out inside.
For a rare song, “Janey, Don’t You Lose Heart” is performed on two different occasions on this date. Plus: a complete 1982 bar gig, Bruce headlines Glastonbury, and more.
Patti Scialfa joins the E Street Band, Bruce performs on David Letterman’s last NBC show, and the Darkness Tour comes to Seattle. More inside!
On this date: Bruce and the Sessions Band stop by Late Night with Conan O’Brien, the first “Fade Away” in almost a quarter-century, and more.
The E Street Band welcomes David Sancious, Bruce says goodbye to his beard, and Bruce and the boys play Max Weinberg’s wedding. More highlights inside.
Happy birthday, Nils Lofgren! Also on this date: the first “Badlands” bridge singalong, Bruce’s first-ever show in Italy, a secret gig in rural PA, and a memorial service for Clarence. More inside.