Happy birthday, Nils Lofgren! Also on this date: the first “Badlands” bridge singalong, Bruce’s first-ever show in Italy, a secret gig in rural PA, and a memorial service for Clarence. More inside.
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On this date: Bruce receives his first Tony Award! Plus: a wonderful, under-the-radar video/performance of “The Promised Land” in London, the premiere of a three-part BBC profile on Bruce, and more.
On this date: Bruce Springsteen signs his first contract with Columbia Records and begins assembling the E Street Band! More highlights inside.
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!
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.