Highlights from Bruce Springsteen’s first-ever show in South Africa: January 26, 2014
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Cape Town (11)
On this date: Listen to a great Springsteen concert recording from 1974, watch Bruce’s first press conference in 20 years, and more.
Behind the scenes of “We Are the World” and the Tunnel of Love Express Tour, plus much more on this date in Springsteen history.
On this date: Tom Morello joins the E Street Band, Bruce plays South Africa for the first time, the United Steelworkers honor Bruce, and much more.
On this day in history: Bruce Springsteen films the video for “The Wrestler,” duets with Joe Ely in Austin, and more.
Bruce plays his first ever show in Chicago, preps for his first ever show in South Africa, and records two songs that have still never seen the light of day. These and more highlights inside.
Bruce’s 1998 cover of “We Shall Overcome” helps keep this most potent of protest songs alive and fresh for a new generation.
When Bruce stepped on a South African stage for the first time, he opened with this faithful cover of The Special AKA’s protest song, “Free Nelson Mandela.” Watch that pro-shot performance inside.
A very special final night in Cape Town featured the world premiere of “This Is Your Word” and a surprise performance of “Sun City” with Mos Def.
A return to the Seeger Sessions tour, or so it seemed at Cape Town Night 2.