On this date in Springsteen history: Bruce launches the U.S. leg of the Reunion Tour, kicks off a ten-night Rising stand at Giants Stadium, and releases his Magic Tour Highlights EP. Video, audio (including a 1978 radio interview) and more inside.
Tag: Houston
“One Step Up” is one of Bruce’s finest moments as singer, songwriter, and actor. It’s a brutally honest, self-aware inner dialogue of a man about to stray, and it gave rise to one of the most emotional performances I’ve ever seen live.
“You Can’t Sit Down” is a Philly favorite, made famous by local boys The Dovells. But its origins trace back farther.
What a show! My best pit position ever at an unpredictable ride of rarities and crowd-pleasers. One of my favorite shows ever.