On this date: Bruce gives a revealing radio interview, plays “Prove It ’78” for the last time for 32 years, and makes the first of many Light of Day appearances. More highlights and tons of video inside.
Tag: Kitty’s Back
Patti Smith makes her one and only guest appearance on an E Street stage, the debuts of “Born in the U.S.A.” (the single) and “Brilliant Disguise” (the video), and more.
On this date: Bruce plays “Two Hearts” for the first time, and the E Street Band tackles “Kitty’s Back” for the first time in 24 years. Plus: Bruce plays an Obama campaign rally and more.
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.
On this date: one of the great Springsteen radio broadcasts, the recording of “Pink Cadillac” and “I Wanna Be With You,” plus highlights from great shows over the years.
On this date: Bruce makes his legendary late-night Graceland expedition. Plus: great video of Bruce’s return visit to JazzFest and rare performances and premieres over the years.
On this date: Bruce Springsteen meets Jon Landau and Ennio Morricone, plays his first show in Japan, inducts his band into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and more.
On this date: Seattle and Philadelphia get set list rarities, and Bruce opens for Steve Wonder.
Rarities abound at gigs played on this day. Listen to live performances of “Lion’s Den,” “So Young and In Love,” “Janey, Don’t You Lose Heart,” and more. Plus: Greatest Hits is released on this date in 1995.
Check out a rare TV profile from 1985, a pro-shot “Kitty’s Back” from 2014, and highlights from the spectacular 1975 Main Point show featuring work-in-progress versions of songs that would appear on Born to Run.