It’s a date for tributes, as Bruce salutes Harry Chapin, Bob Dylan, and Sting. Plus: two holiday shows, Clarence’s last E Street appearance, Bruce plays Sing Sing Prison and more–all on this very, very packed date.
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President Obama and an all-star line-up of musicians pay tribute to Bruce at the Kennedy Center Honors. Video and more highlights from this date in Springsteen history inside.
The Ties That Bind: The River Collection was released on this day in 2015. Other highlights from this date: guest appearances from Joe Grushecky, Tom Morello, and Mike Ness, rare River Tour footage, and more.
Today in Springsteen history: Bruce releases two new videos, a star-studded holiday show in Asbury Park features the return of some notable set list prodigals, and an epic 20-minute “Kitty’s Back.” More highlights inside.
On this date: Bruce makes a guest appearance with Patti Smith, debuts “Hearts of Stone,” and records a Christmas greeting for Ed Sciaky. Plus: a very crowded “solo” stage in Asbury Park and much more.
On this date: The debut of “The Hitter,” a rare 1971 soundboard performance, and more. Plus: “Good evening, Ohio!”
One time only: Bruce and Southside continue the tradition of great male R&B duos performing Sam Cooke’s “Soothe Me.”
Whether in its original Southside Johnny incarnation or its more modern Tracks version, “Hearts of Stone” offers some of Bruce’s most brutally, emotionally honest songwriting.
One time only: Bruce and the E Street Band join the Asbury Jukes (minus Southside Johnny) to cover one of rock’s earlier risque classics.
When Southside Johnny took ill, Bruce joined Steven Van Zandt’s one-time-only supergroup to cover a song that would many years later inspire one of his own.