On this date: Bruce makes a guest appearance with Patti Smith, debuts “Hearts of Stone,” and records a Christmas greeting for Ed Sciaky. Plus: a very crowded “solo” stage in Asbury Park and much more.
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On this date: Bruce films the video for “Tunnel of Love,” releases his first album collection, plays the second of two amazing Christic shows, and serenades Taylor Swift–all this and much more inside.
On this date: The debut of “The Hitter,” a rare 1971 soundboard performance, and more. Plus: “Good evening, Ohio!”
Not one but *two* Springsteen box sets were released on this date: Live 1975-85 and Tracks. Plus: a Billy Joel guest appearance, a Daily Show interview, and more.
“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.”
On this date: Bruce plays a special show at his old elementary school, a complete Stand Up for Heroes performance, and the long-awaited return of “Drive All Night” after a quarter-century absence.
Bruce plays his second album start-to-finish for the first time, debuts a new arrangement for “Blinded by the Light,” and plays a last-ditch rally for Hillary Clinton on Election Eve.
Bruce makes his first public appearance after Election Day 2004, Hall and Oates opens for Bruce, and more.
Big day: Bruce releases his second studio album, films a 1980 River show for posterity (and an eventual box set), and makes guest appearances with Huey Lewis, Bob Geldof, and Eric Church. Lots more inside.
A day full of highlights, from Bruce’s first meeting with Mike Appel, to his first on-stage appearance with Ronnie Spector, to the recording of the “Born in the U.S.A.” video and more.