On this date: The legendary Darkness on the Edge of Town Tour begins! Hear the soundcheck and opening inside, and watch tour premieres and rarities galore from this date in history.
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Bruce records the videos for “Vigilante Man” and “I Ain’t Got No Home,” but the real highlights for this date are the only known Darkness-era performances of three tracks from The Promise.
Although Bruce has never officially covered “I’m Alive” in concert, he did tinker with The Hollies’ #1 UK hit during a 1978 soundcheck. Check it out inside.
When Bruce announced his participation in the Amnesty International Human Rights Now! Tour in 1988, his re-arrangement and performance of this Bob Dylan classic became the title track of an EP released the following month.
“Sherry Darling” is synonymous with summer–one of Bruce’s loosest, most carefree (and believe it or not, romantic) songs, yet it dates back to the serious Darkness sessions.
“You Can’t Sit Down” is a Philly favorite, made famous by local boys The Dovells. But its origins trace back farther.
Watch a great pro-shot video of Bruce covering Chuck Berry’s classic 20 years after its release.
Bruce has covered this Chuck Willis classic from 1958 three times over his career. Listen to the first and watch the last inside.
The fascinating evolution of “The Ties That Bind,” prototyped, previewed, and repeatedly revised on the road long before it ever saw vinyl.
When Bruce announced his participation in the Amnesty International Human Rights Now! Tour in 1988, his re-arrangement and performance of this Bob Dylan classic became the title track of an EP released the following month.