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It’s a big music video day for Bruce: in Berlin, he teams up with Wolfgang Niedecken for a new “Hungry Heart” video, in Sheffield he shoots the official “Spare Parts” video, and on the Internet, he releases the short film, “Hunter of Invisible Game.”
On this date: Born in the U.S.A. hits #1, Bruce wraps up the European leg of the BITUSA Tour, and at the Roxy in 1978, Bruce delivers one of his greatest performances of all time.
Bruce wraps up one Wembley stand, kicks off another, records performances for Live 1975-85, and more. Plus: Listen to a 1984 soundcheck that includes a never-played “The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly.”
Several great shows on this date in Springsteen history, but the chief highlight is a loose, funny 1978 radio interview Bruce gave on his day off. Check it out inside.
Bruce headlines Hard Rock Calling, plays an impromptu 2am concert in Iceland(!), guest-stars with Jackson Browne, and more.
London Calling: Live in Hyde Park is filmed on this date, as is Bruce’s video for “Dancing in the Dark.” Plus: a stormy night in Milan on the Rising Tour, a 1993 bar gig and more.
For a rare song, “Janey, Don’t You Lose Heart” is performed on two different occasions on this date. Plus: a complete 1982 bar gig, Bruce headlines Glastonbury, and more.
Patti Scialfa joins the E Street Band, Bruce performs on David Letterman’s last NBC show, and the Darkness Tour comes to Seattle. More inside!
The E Street Band welcomes David Sancious, Bruce says goodbye to his beard, and Bruce and the boys play Max Weinberg’s wedding. More highlights inside.
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.