The original River Tour kicks off with a Bob Seger duet, Bruce releases an American Land Edition of his Seeger Sessions album, and Springsteen on Broadway makes its debut. Many, many more highlights inside.
Tag: Jersey Girl
Guest stars galore in DC, a surprise outdoor jam in Sea Bright, and a Labor Day special in Philly lead off the many highlights from this date in Springsteen history.
Bruce headlines the Harley Davidson Festival in Milwaukee and blows minds with a setlist for the ages in New Jersey, but it’s his surprise appearance with Southside Johnny at The Agora in Cleveland that wins the date.
On this date: Bruce releases his third studio album, Born to Run. Plus: Little Steven fronts the E Street Band at a 2009 soundcheck, a memorable on-stage marriage proposal, and more.
As guest appearances go, Tom Waits and Sting are pretty high up there–both happened on this date. Plus: the Magic Tour wraps up in loose, eclectic style, and more.
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: Mitch Ryder makes a “Detroit Medley” guest appearance, Bruce swings by the Yankees’ clubhouse, the debut of the acoustic “Countin’ on a Miracle” video, and more.
Another date chock full of events for Bruce: From a late-night Letterman appearance to surprise bar gigs to the first performances of “Book of Dreams” and “Terry’s Song” and more.
Happy birthday “Professor” Roy Bittan! Also on this date: Bruce films his first movie role, opens the Meadowlands, and plays “Jersey Girl” for the first time. Plus: CBS profiles Clarence, and Mike Appel takes legal action to stop Bruce from recording.
If there was ever a song that sounds like (but isn’t) a Springsteen original, it would have to be Tom Waits’ “Jersey Girl.” Check out Bruce’s great cover performances inside, including a rare Springsteen/Waits duet with hybrid lyrics!