“Merry Christmas Baby,” “This Land Is Your Land” and a work-in-progress “Ramrod” all made their live debut on this date. Plus: Bruce joins Mike Ness in the studio, Earth’s biggest show, and more.
Tag: Live 1975-85
On this date: Bruce releases the video for “War,” gets his first opening act in 20 years, and plays his last show of the 20th century. More highlights inside.
Not one but *two* Springsteen box sets were released on this date: Live 1975-85 and Tracks. Plus: a Billy Joel guest appearance, a Daily Show interview, and more.
Bruce Springsteen found the soul of Woody Guthrie’s signature song and helped millions of Americans hear its true message for the first time.
Bruce’s only officially released original instrumental provided a much-deserved song-length spotlight for The Big Man.
Will the real “Seeds” please stand up? Let’s take a listen to the many forms of this unreleased but vital entry in the Springsteen catalog.
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!
Edwin Starr’s “War” remains sadly relevant ever since its original smash release. In 1985, Bruce released a live music video of his cover version, and three years later he performed it with Starr himself. Watch both amazing performances inside.
Bruce’s “other” Christmas song is almost as well-known and much-loved as his “Santa Claus,” even though he’s never performed it beyond New Jersey or New York.