The first “Shut Out the Light,” the last “The Long Goodbye,” and Bruce’s first appearance with Gary U.S. Bonds–all this and more on this date in Springsteen history.
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On this date: Bruce plays “Chimes of Freedom” for the first time, records a live performance for Clarence’s future album, has a chance encounter with a Boston street musician and more.
Bruce serenades and conducts a sing-along from an Italian balcony, Joe Grushecky joins Bruce for a wildly unpredictable show in Pittsburgh, and more.
Great highlights on this day in Springsteen history, including Bruce’s first guest appearance in Europe, promotional performance footage from 1973, local Spanish TV news footage from 1993, and more.
Bruce’s first officially released father/song features the singer and the band at peak fury and ferocity.
Ladies and gentlemen, the definitive performance of “Adam Raised a Cain.” And it’s not by Bruce.
I’m not sure where it came from, but Sarah Hepburn’s brooding cover of “Adam Raised a Cain” is wonderful regardless.
Sandra Stephens and Lanny Cordola’s simmering, smoky, wonderful cover of “Adam Raised a Cain” dials back the fury and dials up the foreboding. One of my favorite Springsteen covers without question.
Yes, it was *that* good. On a night when no one expected it, Bruce played his best 21st century show with a scorching performance and a die-hard’s dream setlist.
Alt-country band Drive-by Truckers proves their rock bona fides whenever they cover this classic from Darkness on the Edge of Town.