E Street Shuffle Archive

It’s a date for tributes, as Bruce salutes Harry Chapin, Bob Dylan, and Sting. Plus: two holiday shows, Clarence’s last E Street appearance, Bruce plays Sing Sing Prison and more–all on this very, very packed date.

President Obama and an all-star line-up of musicians pay tribute to Bruce at the Kennedy Center Honors. Video and more highlights from this date in Springsteen history inside.

Thanks to a pro-shot filmed appearance in a French radio studio, we can finally see and hear Ben Harper’s *complete* cover of “My Father’s House.”

Backed by a full choir, in the presence of the President and First Lady, Sting paid tribute to his good friend at the 2009 Kennedy Center Honors.