The very first performances of “Loose Ends” and “Lion’s Den” lead off the highlights from this date in Springsteen history. Plus: it’s wedding season!
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On this date: Nils Lofgren joins the E Street Band, Bruce enjoys a final night out as a bachelor, Bruce plays “Dream Baby Dream” for the first time, and more.
Talk about a significant date: Bruce plays his legendary Jazz Fest show in 2006; “Dancing in the Dark” makes its reunion-era debut; MTV debuts a new documentary; and the Sunshine Blues Band debuts. Much more inside.
On this date: Bruce performs “The Angel” for the first time and soundchecks a new song, “American Skin (41 Shots).” Plus: Bruce is honored on Ellis Island, and the E Street Band returns to the stage after the passing of Danny Federici. Many more highlights inside.
What else could Bruce close his holiday show sets with but the greatest rock and roll Christmas song of all time?
The Rolling Stones’ first #1 U.K. hit had a habit of turning up in Bruce’s set lists in the strangest places, but fortunately a couple of his team-ups were captured for posterity.
When Carole King attended Bruce’s show at The Roxy in 1975, Bruce paid tribute by covering her wistful classic, “Goin’ Back.”
One time only: Bruce and Nils accompany Elvis Costello in a tender reading of Patti Scialfa’s gorgeous “Black Ladder.”
Bruce covered “Not Fade Away” as far back as 1971 and as recently as last summer. It’s always at the ready for an impromptu team-up–watch some of best ones inside.
One time only: Bruce and Nils celebrate their friendship in a 1989 performance of Bill Withers’ greatest hit.