The Born in the U.S.A. Tour gets underway, and the Reunion Tour comes to a close. Plus: catch guest spots with Brian Wilson and La Bamba, and listen to the E Street Band tinker with “New York City Serenade” during a Darkness soundcheck.
Tag:
Stone Pony (81)
For a rare song, “Janey, Don’t You Lose Heart” is performed on two different occasions on this date. Plus: a complete 1982 bar gig, Bruce headlines Glastonbury, and more.
Patti Scialfa tries out for the E Street Band, Bruce plays host to a ton of guests for a special Concert to Fight Hunger, and much more on this eventful date in Springsteen history.
On this date: Bruce plays Red Rocks for the first time, guest stars abound, and the legendary ten-night MSG Reunion stand continues. More highlights inside.
Rest in peace, Clarence “Big Man” Clemons. Clarence passed away on this date in 2011, but watch his magical performance with Bruce–just the two of them–from this date in 1988.
Rare performances abound on this date in Springsteen history–listen to the debut performances of “Car Wash,” and “Seaside Bar Song” and more.
On this date: Bruce receives his first Tony Award! Plus: a wonderful, under-the-radar video/performance of “The Promised Land” in London, the premiere of a three-part BBC profile on Bruce, and more.
On this date: Bruce Springsteen signs his first contract with Columbia Records and begins assembling the E Street Band! More highlights inside.
Happy wedding anniversary, Bruce and Patti! Also on this date: Bruce plays a Born in the U.S.A. warm-up gig at The Stone Pony–listen to the first public airing of much of the album. Plus: the stadium breaker!
Highlights from this date: a great recording of an early version of “Rosalita,” a guest-appearance by Joan Baez, an abandoned “Dancing in the Dark” video,, and more. Plus: the E Street Band (and the fans!) get an on-stage surprise in Indianapolis.