Great highlights on this day in Springsteen history, including Bruce’s first guest appearance in Europe, promotional performance footage from 1973, local Spanish TV news footage from 1993, and more.
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Talk about a significant date: Bruce plays his legendary Jazz Fest show in 2006; “Dancing in the Dark” makes its reunion-era debut; MTV debuts a new documentary; and the Sunshine Blues Band debuts. Much more inside.
Happy birthday to Danny Federici, born on this date in 1950. Also on this date: Steel Mill plays their last gig, an original River Tour show is captured on video, and more.
A very busy day in Springsteen history: Bruce takes home a Golden Globe, kicks off an Australian tour, performs for benefits and TV specials, and more. Lots of great footage today!
Today’s highlights include a show from the short-lived Sundance Blues Band and Springsteen’s Hall of Fame induction of (and duet with) Roy Orbison.
“Why’s It So Hard” is a Springsteen original, but he takes a backseat in his only live performance of it. Southside Johnny takes the lead vocals, and Dave Sancious is absolutely on fire on the organ. Take a listen inside.