On this date: “Working on a Dream” makes its debut, Bruce headlines a Hurricane Sandy telethon, and the first of several Seeger Sessions. More highlights inside.
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Bruce plays with Pete Seeger for the first time, holds a rehearsal show for the Magic Tour, and gives a Philly schoolboy a great absence note.
On this date: Bruce records his first demos for Columbia Records, honors Pete Seeger and Dr. John, makes a return visit to Jazz Fest, and more.
An insanely eventful day in Bruce history with gigs galore, Grammy Awards, and TV appearances. Check out the highlights, including an amazing cover of “Stayin’ Alive” and a barely-pre-reunion clip from Conan O’Brian.
Behind the scenes of “We Are the World” and the Tunnel of Love Express Tour, plus much more on this date in Springsteen history.
Bruce Springsteen found the soul of Woody Guthrie’s signature song and helped millions of Americans hear its true message for the first time.
The final collaboration between Pete Seeger and Bruce Springsteen was a new protest song written by Seeger in response to the BP oil spill disaster.
Pete Seeger’s soothing Bible verse adaptation became a classic in both its folk and rock incarnations, and Bruce paid tribute to both of them.
Deep into his cover of “Tenth Avenue Freeze-Out,” Silent Bear sense a new context for Bruce’s classic song and took it in a daring new direction.
One time only: on the occasion of Pete Seeger’s 90th birthday, Bruce, Patti, and an all-star line-up of musicians join Seeger in a rousing rendition of his 1973 benediction.