Today in Springsteen history: Bruce releases two new videos, a star-studded holiday show in Asbury Park features the return of some notable set list prodigals, and an epic 20-minute “Kitty’s Back.” More highlights inside.
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On this date: Bruce releases his third studio album, Born to Run. Plus: Little Steven fronts the E Street Band at a 2009 soundcheck, a memorable on-stage marriage proposal, and more.
It’s a big music video day for Bruce: in Berlin, he teams up with Wolfgang Niedecken for a new “Hungry Heart” video, in Sheffield he shoots the official “Spare Parts” video, and on the Internet, he releases the short film, “Hunter of Invisible Game.”
A fascinating Asbury Park panel and joyous Wonder Bar concert with Nicky Addeo lead the highlights from this date in Bruce history.
Classic all-star Hall of Fame team-ups lead the highlights from this date in Springsteen history.
The rocking arrangement and blunt language of “Spare Parts” overwhelms the dilemma at its center its moral of redemptive self-empowerment. Like “Born in the U.S.A.,” its true power emerges when it’s performed quietly.