On this date: not one but two TV appearances–one in New York and one in Spain. Plus: Bruce joins Billy Joel on stage for the fist time, the soundtrack release of Springsteen on Broadway, and more.
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Bruce headlines an all-star roster of talent at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 25th Anniversary concerts. Also on this date: Bruce plays at Tom Petty’s house, Gary U.S. Bonds’ first appearance on an E Street stage, and more.
What’s the big highlight on a day like this? Hall of Fame performances with U2 and Darlene Love? Guest appearances with Robert Gordon and Conor Oberst? A pristinely recorded 1972 rehearsal? You decide–there’s too many to chose from.
Darlene Love’s debut album featured this Springsteen-authored, Van Zandt-produced, Spectorian gem.
One time only: Watch Bruce Springsteen back Darlene Love and Bette Midler on Love’s greatest (yet uncredited) hit.
Watch Bruce’s only performance of this perennial holiday classic (which isn’t really the holiday song you might think it is).
One time only: Bruce covers Darlene Love (in a song for which she was never credited) for the first time in the summer of 1976.
When Steve Van Zandt produced a comeback album for Darlene Love, Bruce contributed an original song that’s both unmistakably Springsteenian and custom-tailored for Love. Take a listen inside.
Thirty-three years after he first covered it in concert, Bruce joins Darlene Love on stage for one of her greatest hits. Listen to both performances inside.
It’s up for debate whether Darlene Love’s vocals are anywhere to be found on the original recording, but she certainly was front and center with the E Street Band at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame concert in 2009.