On this date: Bruce teams up with Joe Grushecky, Robert Gordon, Dion, and Marah. Plus: the earliest recorded “Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town,” and more.
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“Santa Ana” returns after more than three decades away, Nils steals the stage at a Seeger Sessions show in Birmingham, and Bruce debuts a brand new song: “Yankees Win.”
Bruce makes his first public appearance after Election Day 2004, Hall and Oates opens for Bruce, and more.
On this date: Bruce gives a revealing radio interview, plays “Prove It ’78” for the last time for 32 years, and makes the first of many Light of Day appearances. More highlights and tons of video inside.
On this date: “Working on a Dream” makes its debut, Bruce headlines a Hurricane Sandy telethon, and the first of several Seeger Sessions. More highlights inside.
Child plays their last show, “The Ties That Bind” and “Fade Away” make their debut, and the first all-Bruce, all-the-time radio station takes to the airwaves.
Bruce broke up the band on this date in 1989, but there are plenty of happy highlights too: the first-ever performances of “Drive All Night” and “Hungry Heart,” an adorable tape-recorded message to local schoolchildren, the premiere of Legends of Springsteen, Charlie’s first E Street appearance, and more.
Another date chock full of events for Bruce: From a late-night Letterman appearance to surprise bar gigs to the first performances of “Book of Dreams” and “Terry’s Song” and more.
Bruce plays his longest show ever in Helsinki, well over four hours including a pre-show. Plus: surprise appearances with U2, Bruce Hornsby, and Marshall Crenshaw, the live debut of “Lift Me Up” and more.
On this date: Bruce plays “My Father’s House” for the first time and rehearses in front of a lucky crowd of contest winners. Lots of video inside.