On this date: Bruce plays “Chimes of Freedom” for the first time, records a live performance for Clarence’s future album, has a chance encounter with a Boston street musician and more.
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Don’t even know where to start today–treasures abound. Listen to a gorgeous Bruce Springsteen Band performance from ’71, the earliest known performance of “New York City Serenade,” watch a delightful Copenhagen street performance, and so very much more.

On this date: Bruce and Steve play an emotional tribute to the victims of the Norway attacks, Bruce makes surprise appearances with Southside Johnny and Joe Grushecky, and the feature documentary Springsteen & I is released to theaters worldwide.


Long before “Detroit Medley,” The Bruce Springsteen Band was grooving to “C.C. Rider” in a much bluesier arrangement.

From way back in The Bruce Springsteen Band era, “All I Want to Do Is Dance” is Bruce at his poppiest.

At the opening show of The Bruce Springsteen Band’s month-long residency at The Back Door in February 1972, Southside Johnny takes the spotlight when Bruce and the band cover Jimmy Reed’s classic.

One time only: The Bruce Springsteen Band covers Jimmy Reed’s 1959 classic at The Back Door in Richmond.

Almost 50 years ago, The Bruce Springsteen Band put their own stamp on Muddy Waters’ biggest hit. Listen to their absolutely epic “Hoochie Coochie Man” inside.

One time only: The Bruce Springsteen Band covers The Band’s classic chronicle of the human cost of war.