Bruce debuted (and re-debuted, and re-debuted) “You Can Look (But You Better Not Touch)” on this date. Plus: Bruce recalls his first-ever show in Africa, is interviewed on-stage at The New Yorker Festival, and more.
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The Vote for Change Tour kicks off, The Rising Tour winds down, and Bruce kicks off a mini-tour of Italy with the Sessions Band. Plus: Bruce serenades Sting on his 60th birthday, and I meet Bruce in Seattle!
Happy birthday, Patti Scialfa, born on this date in 1953! Watch Bruce wish his wife a happy birthday by premiering “Give the Girl a Kiss” in her honor. More highlights inside.
On this date: the live debut of “You Got It,” the long awaited return of “Point Blank,” a Boss-guided tour of Asbury Park, and a stunner of a show in Leeds.
On this date: Bruce Springsteen signs his first contract with Columbia Records and begins assembling the E Street Band! More highlights inside.
Happy wedding anniversary, Bruce and Patti! Also on this date: Bruce plays a Born in the U.S.A. warm-up gig at The Stone Pony–listen to the first public airing of much of the album. Plus: the stadium breaker!
Highlights from this date: a great recording of an early version of “Rosalita,” a guest-appearance by Joan Baez, an abandoned “Dancing in the Dark” video,, and more. Plus: the E Street Band (and the fans!) get an on-stage surprise in Indianapolis.
One time only (that we know of): Bruce’s first band plays one of his earliest original songs, co-written with George Theiss and inspired by The Kinks.
One time only: Bruce and The Castiles cover The Blues Magoos’ “One By One” shortly after the release of the band’s last-charting single.
It takes guts to cover The Beatles’ orchestral “Eleanor Rigby” with just a four-person high school rock band, but Bruce Springsteen has never lacked in the guts department. Listen to The Castiles’ daring cover inside.