On this date: Bruce releases his eleventh studio album, The Ghost of Tom Joad. Plus: the Seeger Sessions Tour wraps up, the return of forgotten classic “Song for Orphans,” and Bruce plays his first ever show in Sweden. More highlights inside.
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This date in Springsteen history features guest-spots galore: John Eddie, Marshall Crenshaw, Elliott Murphy, Nils Lofgren, Joe Grushecky, Greg Kihn, and Jon Bon Jovi all share a stage with Bruce. Plus: rare performances, great shows, and more.
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.
Two legendary shows happened on this date: the 1981 Vietnam Veterans benefit and the closing show of the 1984 ten-night Meadowlands stand. Highlights from these and other great shows inside.
This date in history was the source of five tracks from Live 1975-85 plus the official video for Born to Run. Plus: Bruce brings back two Tunnel of Love tour staples after a 20-year absence, and more.
On this date: Bruce plays his first-ever stadium concert in his home state, brings back “Crush on You” and “Drift Away” after 28 years, makes an unintentionally comical Asbury Park surprise appearance and more.
On this date: Bruce begins recording the Darkness album, convenes his new band for their first rehearsal, plays his first show as a married man, and wraps up World Tour 1993. These highlights and more inside.
On this date: the E Street Band premiere of “Brothers Under the Bridge,” an early version of “Devils & Dust,” and pro-shot Verona footage from 1993.
On this date: Bruce holds a one-off benefit show with a wild setlist in ’93, the first Working on a Dream preview show in ’09, and the legendary ’77 Boston stand continues. More highlights inside.
On this day: the release of High Hopes, the one and only performance of “Gov. Christie’s Traffic Jam,” and more.