E Street Shuffle Archive

Listen in on Bruce’s first-ever show in Seattle, Darkness Tour rehearsals, and more–all from this date.

The first “Shut Out the Light,” the last “The Long Goodbye,” and Bruce’s first appearance with Gary U.S. Bonds–all this and more on this date in Springsteen history.

Bruce kicks off the Rising Tour, plays the first “Don’t Look Back” in 22 years, debuts a work-in-progress “On the Prowl,” and more.

It’s not nearly as well-known as its famous A-side, but “Shut Out the Light” is every bit as powerful (and even more harrowing) than “Born in the U.S.A.”

The road to “Born in the U.S.A.” starts here with this Nebraska-era demo.

It’s not nearly as well-known as its famous A-side, but “Shut Out the Light” is every bit as powerful (and even more harrowing) than “Born in the U.S.A.”