On this date: Bruce kicks off his first stadium tour, guest stars with John Fogerty, and more.
Tag: Man at the Top
On this date: listen to the earliest known performance of a work-in-progress “Jungleland,” the debut of “Man at the Top,” and more.
The ultra-rare “Man at the Top” (performed only three times ever) has surprising depth beneath its simple lyrics. Written when Bruce was on the precipice of mega-stardom, the song grapples with the nature and cost of ambition.
Nils Lofgren has performed “Man at the Top” live more often than Bruce has–it’s a song that clearly means a lot to him.