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Bruce Springsteen --- Approximate Hours: 310
Show Date Venue Media Type Media Count Sound Quality Notes
09/20/69 The Center CDR 1 B+ ONE show, held indoors at the University’s “Center”, with CHILD the lone act on the bill. The above-mentioned setlist is taken from a circulating 62-minute indoor audience recording of only fair sound quality. This is currently the earliest known CHILD-STEEL MILL audio in circulation. This audio first surfaced over 27 years ago but quickly became cannibalized in the tape trading pool. In 1977 two of these tracks (“Sister Theresa” and “Resurrection”) appeared on the vinyl boot “RESURRECTED” without any source information. The remainder of the audio has never been issued on any mainstream LP (or CD) boot and since the early 1980’s has tended to circulate with tracks missing. Fortunately it has begun to circulate again in recent years on CDR in its original 62-minute edition. There are discernable edits between tracks and this is not the complete show, which is likely to have lasted about 90 minutes and included 2 or 3 additional songs. However it is all the audio from this gig that is known to exist. All songs are complete except for “Garden State Parkway Blues”, which is faded out prematurely and could be missing several minutes. “KT-88”, an instrumental, is introduced by Bruce as a new creation. This is the only circulating performance of “Sister Theresa” and the flute-like sound heard on this track (and others in this show) is a recorder being played by Vini Lopez. Over the years there has been considerable speculation regarding the time and location of this audio. The earliest traded specimens of this audio identified the source as a date-unspecified 1969 gig a Richmond club called “The String Factory”. Since no verified gig date at The String Factory was found in any early timeline sources, some collectors began assigning the audio to other gig dates. Consequently this audio has been linked to a plethora of shows from 1969 and 1970. It turns out that the early source identification was fairly accurate. This material is indeed from 1969 in Richmond – but it’s from “The Center”, which changed its name to “The String Factory” in the fall of 1970. This performance is prior to March 1970, as it features Vinnie Roslin on bass and background vocals. Although there were several shows at The Center during the Vinnie Roslin era, the sound of a heavy thunderstorm can be heard outside the building during “Garden State Parkway Blues” - this allows the candidate gigs from the winter months to be eliminated. Note: this audio may be from the previous evening’s performance on the 19th.
01/31/73 Max's Kansas City CDR 2 A By prior arrangement with Mike Appel and Columbia Records, DIR Broadcasting Corp was on hand to gather performance recordings of Bruce for use on its upcoming new syndicated radio program called “King Biscuit Flower Hour”. The DIR Engineers had been in Buffalo two days earlier recording The Mahavishnu Orchestra and the week before that in Dallas recording a Blood Sweat & Tears concert. The King Biscuit Flower Hour used a 2-4 week delayed broadcast formula and the show made its debut on Feb 18th and Feb 19th (date depended on the locale). As it turned out the program that aired featured mostly Blood Sweat & Tears (major stars at this time). Only one Mahavishnu Orchestra track was broadcast and only one Springsteen song (“Bishop Dance”). This is the recording of “Bishop Dance” that ended up on the official TRACKS boxed set, although the liner notes for TRACKS mistakenly list the broadcast date as the recording date. "Bishop Dance" was re-broadcast by King Biscuit several times in subsequent years but none of the other Springsteen material recorded by them on this night was ever aired, seemingly due to rights issues. Recordings from this show are often misidentified as coming from solo Springsteen shows at Max's Kansas City in mid 1972.
04/24/73 The Main Point CDR 2 A "SMALL TOWN BOY (Swingin' Pig).
05/01/73 Ahmanson Theatre DVD 1
05/31/73 Alpha Sound Studios CDR 1 A Bruce’s 2nd known radio show – but this one is unusual because it took place at Richmond’s Alpha Sound Studios, not at the station itself. It was broadcast live by WGOE-FM via a remote link. In addition to the DJ the small audience heard in the studio included Mike Appel, Jim Cretecos, Albee Tellone and David Sancious (who had yet to join the band but who was employed at the studio at the time). The above-mentioned 6-song setlist is the complete performance. After the show Mike Appel took possession of the Master Tape, so none of the performance was ever re-broadcast by the station. Fortunately a fan taped the entire show from their radio, although the sound quality result was weak. Although this audience audio had been in circulation since the mid 1970’s it had never appeared on any mainstream bootleg, exception for the track “You Mean So Much To Me”, which first surfaced on the 1976 vinyl LP boot “RESURRECTED” in poor quality. This later appeared in better quality on the CD “RADIO WAVES” (Great Dane). The entire fan-recorded version is now available on a custom CDR boot entitled “STRICTLY PROHIBITED”.
07/18/73 Max's Kansas City CDR 1 A TWO shows, double billing, with Springsteen headlining and THE WAILERS (led by Bob Marley) opening. This was the start of a 6-night (12-show) residency. It was also The Wailers first-ever USA tour, which had started the week before with a 6-night (12-show) headlining stint in Boston at Paul’s Mall. The above-mentioned very partial setlist from Springsteen’s Late show is culled from a critique by Stereo Review's Steve Simels, who mentioned that Bruce opened with "Spirit" and performed "Route 66" as the result his own shouted request from the audience. THERE IS NO KNOWN AUDIO FROM THIS LATE SHOW.
07/31/73 My Father's Place CDR 1 A
01/06/74 Joe's Place CDR 2 A In early 2007 the soundboard of all 8 songs in the 2nd set finally surfaced (in excellent quality) into the mainstream collector market via the title ‘UBER SERIES 21’. This source contains the edited (cut) version of “Blinded” previously issued on DDITV (see above). The soundboard of the opening 7 songs of this show (i.e. the entire 1ST set) has not surfaced into the mainstream – it allegedly exists in the hands of only a few people
01/06/74 Joe's Place CDR 2 A No set details known. ONE show, double bill, with Springsteen headlining and Peter Johnson & The Manic Depressives (Joe’s unofficial house band) opening. A live version of “Thundercrack” found on the boot ‘DEEP DOWN IN THE VAULTS’ (E Street Records) is not from this show, as is claimed in the liner notes. It’s the edited version of the performance from Max’s Kansas City on 31/01/73 (see listing for details). An “orphaned” audience recording of “Does This Bus Stop At 82nd St” has been linked to either this show or the Child Harold gig of 06/12/73 (see listing for details). However it is unlikely to be from this show.
01/12/74 The Joint In The Woods CDR 2 B- poor quality with lots of hiss. Only known source of Ring Of Fire although it was played at other shows. Available on CDR "Joint In The Woods".
03/03/74 Gaston Hall - Georgetown University CDR 2 A TWO shows, 7:30PM and 10:30PM, with Springsteen & The E Street Band headlining and ORLEANS opening. Held in the sold-out, 750-seat Gaston Hall. Critic Jerry Gilbert attended both shows and wrote a lengthy, highly detailed review of the night’s events that appeared a couple of weeks later in Sounds Magazine. The above-mentioned 9-song setlist for the first show is likely missing only one song title. This first (early) show included all 7 of the songs from the WIESS album – the only known time that’s happened, although it probably had happened before due to the amount of undocumented setlists from this era. There is no known audio of the early show.
03/09/74 KLOL-FM Studios CDR 2 A The above-mentioned setlist represents the complete performance by Bruce & The E Street Band inside a recording studio KLOL-FM. This is lengthiest of all Bruce's radio station sojourns; in fact this is practically a concert in itself. "The Fever" is performed because a studio demo of the song (as issued on TRACKS) had been sent to the station by Mike Appel a couple of months earlier and had been receiving strong phone-in requests. The entire show can be found in excellent quality on the CD "THE LOST RADIO SHOW" (Whoopy Cat), (KTS), (Postscript), (Audifon). The so-called intro/tuning includes parts of “Satin Doll” and “Beer Barrel Polka". Comments made during this show positively confirm the stations as KLOL-FM and the recording and broadcast date as the afternoon of 09/03/74.
04/09/74 WBCN-FM Studios CDR 1 A Yet another broadcast room acoustic show by Bruce and the band (minus Boom Carter). The above-mentioned setlist represents the entire performance and can be found in excellent broadcast quality on the CD "RADIO WAVES" (GDR). Unquestionably the highlight of this show is the unique acoustic performance of "Rosalita" - a genuine "must have" track.
04/11/74 Charlie's Bar CDR 2 A TWO shows, double bill, with Springsteen & The E Street Band headlining and blues singer MIGHTY JOE YOUNG opening.
05/09/74 Harvard Square Theatre CDR 1 A THERE IS NO KNOWN AUDIO OF THE 2ND SHOW
02/23/75 Westbury Music Fair CDR 2 A ONE show, double bill, with Springsteen headlining and JAE MASON opening. The above-mentioned 17-song setlist (plus soundcheck material) is taken from a reasonable quality audience recording and represents the complete show. It can be found on the CDR "WESTBURY MUSIC FAIR" or CD "THE GREATEST PERFORMANCE" (PAR). This is an extraordinary performance, similar in scope to the 5/2/75 gig at The Main Point. Amazingly it was not even close to a sellout. Westbury was a revolving stage performance (as were both 1974 Phoenix gigs). To accentuate the atmosphere Bruce ordered Mike Appel to install a functioning Ferris Wheel on stage as an effect prop - the plan was scrapped only at the last moment, after Appel told Bruce that the cost was going to be more than their performance fee. A BRUCEBASE reader who attended comments: "the stage would turn once to the right and then back all the way to the left. Sitting in the back you had to wait for Bruce to come around again. During the encores the stage stopped - that's why you can hear people yelling 'turn the stage' near the end of the show".
10/30/76 The Palladium CDR 2 A
10/30/76 The Palladium CDR 2 A
07/07/78 The Roxy Theatre CDR 2 A Premiere of Point Blank, Rave On and Independence Day is performed solo on piano for only time on the tour. Point Blank features different lyrics to later versions and is played slightly differently. Originally broadcast on KMET FM Radio. Point Blank and Thunder Road have been edited where the original broadcast had problems. Probably one of the best shows Bruce will ever do. Available on many unofficial LP's and on CD's "Roxy Night" (CC), "Hands Towards The Sky" (LOB) and most recently on "No Private Parties" (Ev2). This show was one of the main source concerts for the official “Live/1975-85” box set, which includes no less than eight recordings from this show (“Spirit In The Night”, “Paradise By The ‘C’, “Adam Raised A Cain”, “Growin’ Up” [with a few cuts in the middle-part “lawyer” story], “Saint In The City”, a heavily edited “Backstreets”, “Rosalita” and “Raise Your Hand”). Another performance recorded that night, “For You”, was later released as a B-side/bonus track on 7”/12” vinyl worldwide, and on CD in Japan only (“Live Collection” EP). In addition, a short live excerpt from this show (Bruce’s speech given after “Badlands” about a photo recently taken of him) was officially - and exclusively - released on a promotion-only 7” flexidisc issued to subscribers of Austrian pop magazine "Rennbahn Express" in June 1981.Thanks to Lost in the flood for the update
09/20/78 Capitol Theater CDR 2 A Listen after "It's My Life" for Roy starting the intro to "Racing In The Street," but Bruce deciding to skip it and go right into "Thunder Road." Released on CD "2nd Night At The Capitol Theatre"
11/14/78 Utica Memorial Auditorium CDR 3 A
11/21/78 Northwestern University CDR 3 A
12/15/78 Winterland Ballroom CDR 3 Prior to the show, Bruce conducts a 10 minute interview with KSAN Radio, which is broadcast in the interval of the 15/12/78 show
10/18/80 Kiel Opera House CDR 3 A premieres of Hungry Heart - with a longer intro than the studio version and I'm a Rocker. Hungry Heart is without the now regular audience singalong. "Here She Comes" is played as an intro to I Wanna Marry You, and Clarence sings on this! Very nice. Bruce starts Sherry Darling singing the first verse slow by himself, before the band kicks in to make it the song we know. Drive All Night also gets it's first complete live performance - and is only rarely played on the tour. Released on CD "At The Opera House" (Doberman)
12/16/80 Boston Garden CDR 3 A
04/28/81 Sportspaleis Ahoy CDR 2 A Part of the show is filmed with no sound from the audience
04/29/81 Sportspaleis Ahoy CDR 2 A Premiere of Run Through The Jungle which opens the show to good effect. KRO Radio conduct a 10 minute phone interview with Steve Van Zandt for De Noen Show. Released on CD "Run Through The Jungle" (BSG). Thanks to Cliff & Jyrki for updated setlist.
08/11/81 Joe Louis Arena CDR 3 A This show was originally scheduled for August 8th.
09/02/81 Sports Arena CDR 3 A Last known version of Jackson Cage
04/11/82 Big Man's West CDR 1 A With John Eddie & the Frontstreet Rockers. Bruce was also in attendance at The Stone Pony where the Cats On A Smooth Surface were playing - Bruce declined an invite to play on this particular occasion.
09/08/84 Civic Center CDR 2 The 2 cd's I have are not this show but an interview on the radio before the show, With some songs but not live songs
09/15/84 The Spectrum CDR 3
11/04/84 Sports Arena CDR 3 A
01/24/85 Providence Civic Center CDR 3
10/13/86 Shoreline Amphitheatre CDR 1
03/03/88 Dean Smith Center CDR 2 B+
11/17/90 Shrine Auditorium CDR 1
08/13/92 The Centrum CDR 3
03/23/93 Count Basie Theater CDR 2
11/29/95 Berkeley Community Theater CDR 2 A
12/08/95 The Tower Theatre CDR 2
12/09/95 The Tower Theatre CDR 2
04/11/96 Teatro Smeraldo CDR&DVD 2 A
04/20/96 Queen Elizabeth Hall CDR 2 B+
04/24/96 Brixton Academy CDR 2 A
09/29/96 Severance Hall CDR 1 A
10/26/96 John Steinbeck Benefit CDR 2 A
11/08/96 St. Rose Of Lima School CDR 2 A
11/12/96 Shea's Performing Arts Center CDR 2 B+
11/14/96 Lowell Memorial Auditorium CDR 2 B+
11/24/96 Paramount Theater CDR 2 B+
11/25/96 Paramount Theater CDR 2 A
11/26/96 Paramount Theater CDR 3 A
12/02/96 Sunrise Musical Theater CDR 2 A
05/25/97 Palais de Congress CDR 2 A
04/15/99 Kolnarena CDR 3 A Hungry Heart is performed with Wolfgang Niedecken from BAP. Released on CD "Our Love Will Not Let You Down" (El Corazon).
06/11/99 Stadio Luigi F CDR 3 A Tenth Avenue Freeze Out includes an Italian folk song played by Danny, Roy and Nils (“The Three Accordionist)”; Bruce's mother Adele Zirilli and sister dance on stage in this song
06/27/99 Valle Hovin Stadion CDR 3 A Available on CD "Oslo Finale" (Piggham) and "Hope And Dreams" (no label)
08/24/99 FleetCenter CDR 2 A
12/04/01 Convention Hall CDR 2 A Much the same as last night, but Bruce kicks off with a great “Wild Billy’s Circus Story” – and “gets the crowd to count along, 95, 96, 97…” “Talk To Me” replaces “Love On The Wrong Side Of Town” in Southside’s slot, sung together with Bruce. “The E Street Shuffle” replaces “So Young And In Love”.
07/30/02 Convention Hall CDR 1 A Birthday Bash for Clarence Clemons at BB Kings Nite Club - BB King presents a cake. Sherry Darlin' was on the setlist but wasn't played.
11/02/02 Tradewinds CDR 1 A The third annual Light of Day Benefit had its third straight appearance from Springsteen. Held once again at the Tradewinds in Sea Bright, on November 2, the Light of Day show brought together a host of Jersey-style rockers to benefit the Parkinson's Disease Foundation (and celebrate organizer Bob Benjamin's birthday while they were at it). Springsteen came on at 10:40 to play for nearly an hour with Joe Grushecky and the Houserockers, on a few of their songs They were joined by Garland Jeffreys for "96 Tears" and "Wild in the Streets," and by Gary U.S. Bonds for a set-closing "The Twist." But that wasn't all from the Boss. In the midnight hour, he came back to the stage to play "Jole Blon" and "Quarter to Three" with Bonds. With the Tradewinds scheduled to close, this was the last Light of Day benefit to be held there-- but we'll hope it finds a new home for years to come.
04/13/03 Pengrowth Saddledome CDR 3 A Mary's Place" includes a brief part from Fontella Bass's "Rescue Me".
05/06/03 Stadium Feijenoord CDR 3 A All versions of "Mary's Place" from the European Leg and onwards seem to include Curtis Mayfield's "The Monkey Time" in the introduction,
05/12/03 Koning Boudewijnstadion CDR 3 A “The River” is the acoustic version. Rare outing of “Something In The Night”.
05/17/03 Olympic Stadium CDR 3 A
06/10/03 Olympic Stadium CDR 3 A The full show is also circulating on DVD (with dubbed audio) in very good quality, filmed entirely off the screen
12/05/03 Convention Hall CDR 3 A First night of the Christmas shows - fantastic show, with None But The Brave getting a premiere airing as might have been expected given it's inclusion on "Essential". Thanks to Grethe for setlist corrections.
10/02/04 Gund Arena CDR 2 A Bruce Springsteen/R.E.M./Bright Eyes Vote for Change Concerts. Recently released on the 2-CD set “Rock For Change” by Godfatherecords.
10/11/04 MCI Center CDR 1 A Finale Bruce Springsteen/R.E.M./Bright Eyes Vote for Change Concerts - show was Broadcast on Network TV and Webcast all over the world. The entire show is available on a 4DVD set or Bruce's portion on a single DVD release
10/28/04 Capitol Square CDR 1 A Bruce attended and played in support of John Kerry a candidate in the upcoming US elections.
10/29/04 John Kerry Rally, Bayfront Park Amphitheatre CDR 1 A Bruce attended and played in support of John Kerry a candidate in the upcoming US elections.
11/06/04 The Stone Pony CDR 2 A Bruce joins Joe Grushecky and his band for the 5th year running at the annual Light Of Day benefit concert. Bruce was at the Pony the day before but did not perform - just stopped along to check everything out. Correction - Actor Michael J Fox, did not perform on this date
12/19/04 Harry's Roadhouse CDR 2 A Holiday Shows. Bruce Springsteen & Friends Performing two (2) shows; one at 4:30pm and another at 8:30pm. Speakers were set up outside the venue for the massed crowds - who despite the weather were treated to two fantastic shows. During the early show, Bruce introduced Talk to Me by saying that this is one he wrote for Southside but Southside Johnny didn't play or sing during that song. This is the premiere of this track with Bruce only singing. Thanks to all who contacted with corrections. Early show is available from several source tapes and circulates on CDR. Late show has recently surfaced on the Uber series #31 and readily circulates now.
12/19/04 Harry's Roadhouse(Late Show) CDR 2 A Holiday Shows. Bruce Springsteen & Friends Performing two (2) shows; one at 4:30pm and another at 8:30pm. Speakers were set up outside the venue for the massed crowds - who despite the weather were treated to two fantastic shows. During the early show, Bruce introduced Talk to Me by saying that this is one he wrote for Southside but Southside Johnny didn't play or sing during that song. This is the premiere of this track with Bruce only singing. Thanks to all who contacted with corrections. Early show is available from several source tapes and circulates on CDR. Late show has recently surfaced on the Uber series #31 and readily circulates now.
05/20/05 Orpheum Theatre CDR 2 A
06/23/05 Scandinavium CDR 2 A Rare renditions of Fade Away and Maria's Bed feature in a stunning show. Released on 2-CD set “Gothenburg Dust Night” (Crystal Cat).
06/27/05 Color Line Arena CDR 2 A Show rescheduled from 11th June. Tour Premieres for Janey, Spare Parts and Growin' Up.
08/03/05 Van Andel Arena CDR 2 A Audience tape. Premiere's on the tour for Tunnel Of Love (which completes the set for all songs from that album being played on this tour), Sherry Darlin' and Saint In The City - which is an excellent version very reminiscent of the early demo version. Released on 2-CD set “Grand Rapids Night” (Crystal Cat).
08/10/05 Rosegarden Theatre of the Clouds CDR 2 A Tour premier of Soul Driver
10/20/05 DCU Center CDR 2 A Tour premiere for The Fever
10/28/05 T.D. Banknorth Garden CDR&DVD 2 A Show was pro-shot DVD for possible release
10/28/05 T.D. Banknorth Garden CDR 2 A
10/30/05 T.D. Banknorth Garden CDR 2 A
??/??/05 Love, Tears & Mystery - Devils & Dust Tour Comp. CDR 11
05/27/06 Tweeter Center CDR 2 A
10/02/06 Palaisozaki CDR 2 A
10/05/06 Arena Di Verona CDR 2 A Interesting setlist - with a few premieres
10/07/06 Arena Santa Giuliana CDR 2 A
10/10/06 Roma - Palalottomatica CDR 2 A Tour premiere of All The Way Home
10/19/06 Plaza de Toros de las Ventas CDR 2 A
10/24/06 Palau Sant Jordi CDR 2 A
10/28/06 Parken i København CDR 2 A
11/06/06 Koln Arena CDR 2 A
??/??/06 The Great Springsteen Folk Scare CDR 1
??/??/06 Swing That Thing - Flynn's Seeger Session Comp. CDR 7 A
09/25/07 Convention Hall CDR 2 A
10/06/07 Wachovia Center CDR 2 A
11/18/07 TD Banknorth Garden CDR 2 A I WENT WITH MY BROTHER JOE
11/19/07 TD Banknorth Garden CDR 2 A I WENT WITH MY FRIEN GEORGE G
11/25/07 Palacio De Deportes CDR 2 A
03/16/08 Xcel Energy Center CDR 2 A
04/23/08 Amway Arena CDR 3 A
05/28/08 Old Trafford Stadium CDR 2 A
07/04/08 Ullevi Stadium CDR 1 A
08/02/08 Gillette Stadium CDR 3 A
08/21/08 Sommet Center CDR 3 A
08/23/08 Scottrade Center CDR 3 A
10/04/08 Benjamin Franklin Parkway CDR&DVD 1 A
10/05/08 The Oval CDR 1 A
04/05/09 The Frank Erwin Center CDR 3 A
04/21/09 TD BankNorth Garden CDR 3 A
04/22/09 TD BankNorth Garden CDR 3 A

Bruce Springsteen & Friends --- Approximate Hours: 13.75
Show Date Venue Media Type Media Count Sound Quality Notes
01/31/98 Count Basie Theatre CDR 3 A
01/31/98 Count Basie Theatre CDR 3 A
04/29/03 Count Basie Theatre CDR 3 A Billed as "The Hope Concert," the event was a benefit for Robert Bandiera Jr., son of the local band leader and guitarist Bobby Bandiera, a longtime colleague of Springsteen and Bon Jovi.
12/07/03 Convention Hall CDR 2 A A few changes from the first show - with Kitty's Back making a welcome return. The night’s performance of “Wendy” (with Bruce on guitar and backing vocals) was officially released on Jesse Malin’s live CD “Messed Up Here Tonight” in 2004.

Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band --- Approximate Hours: 210
Show Date Venue Media Type Media Count Sound Quality Notes
11/25/73 University Of Massachussetts CDR 2 C
10/29/74 Music Hall CDR 2 A One show. Bruce & The E Street Band headline. Opening act is DR JOHN. Last known version of "Cupid" Full show is available on CD "Flesh And Fantasy" (Doberman) in better quality (but somewhat over-enhanced). Also, 3 tracks from the show are available on "And The E Street Band Played" (Scorpion). This show was recently circulated from the famous Boston taper 'Steve Hopkins' master recording - great sound and a big upgrade over previous releases of the show. ("Walking Tall Vol. 2", Ev2)
08/02/76 Monmouth Arts Center CDR 2 a
10/25/76 The Spectrum CDR 2 A
02/28/77 Fox Theatre CDR 2 A
05/30/78 Music Hall CDR 2 A Premiere of Because The Night. Released on CDR "Defining The Million Dollar Sound"
05/31/78 Music Hall CDR 2 A features the first Quarter to Three of the tour. Released on CD "Looking For That Million Dollar Sound"
06/25/78 Paramount Theatre CDR 2 A
07/04/78 KMET-FM Studios CDR 1 A
07/28/78 Jai Alai Fronton CDR 2 A-
08/04/78 Charleston Civic Center CDR 3 A last known version of Oh Boy and premiere of Sherry Darling with some different lyrics. Released on CD "Oh Boy" (BS) and more recently in a remastered version with the same name
08/09/78 Agora Theatre and Ballroom CDR 2 A It's interesting to note that this show was remastered by Bruce's management and given to KSAN in San Fransico who broadcast it as a replacement for a scheduled Winterland rebroadcast. This must have happened in 1979 sometime. The remastered show has fantastic stereo seperation and coupled with the fact that this is a good show in the first place, it has to rank as one of the best of the available shows in 1978. - Released on LP and CD. The most recent (and best quality) CD releases of this show are"Agora Night" by Crystal Cat and "Just In Time For Summer
08/26/78 Civic Center CDR 3 B
09/01/78 Masonic Temple CDR 3 A
09/13/78 Springfield Civic Center CDR 3 A
09/19/78 Capitol Theatre 0
11/10/78 Reilly Center, St. Bonaventure University CDR 2 A
11/05/80 Arizona State University CDR 3 A One of the finest, most intense shows of the River Tour, perhaps related to the fact that Ronald Reagan had been elected President the day before – which Bruce notes with displeasure during the show. Soundboard - released on CD's ‘Heart and Soul’ (E ST Records) and ‘Live In Tempe’ (Palace). The audio recording of “Badlands” from this show (minus spoken intro) was officially released on the “LIVE 1975-85” box set. This entire show was professionally filmed in its entirety by Producer/Director Howard Lamden (who also served as Executive editor). Lamden had previously filmed Pink Floyd and was the Director of Jackson Browne’s early 80’s “Downtown’ documentary. Unfortunately the film of this show remains in Springsteen’s vault and is not circulating among collectors. It is likely that the very brief snippets of River Tour pro-shot performance footage seen in the promotional ‘10 Years Burning Down The Road’ advertisement for the “LIVE 1975-85” box set emanates from the Howard Lamden film of this concert – although that is not 100% certain at this point. Many highlights in this show, including perhaps the definitive performance of “Drive All Night”. Brucebase also believes that some of the concert was filmed from the audience
12/15/80 Boston Garden CDR 3 A Released on CD "Catch That Train"
12/31/80 Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum CDR 3 A last known version of Rendezvous and the premier live version of Held Up Without A Gun - a tremendous show and one of the longest known. Released on CD "Nassau Night" (Crystal Cat), "Midnight Lightning" (SEA) and on CDR "In The Midnight Hour". Audio recording of “4th Of July, Asbury Park (Sandy)” from this show was officially released on the “Live/1975-85” box set. In addition, that night’s performance of “Merry Christmas Baby” was officially released on 7”/12” vinyl in 1986 (as well as on the “Very Special Christmas” Various Artists benefit sampler LP/CD); “Rendezvous” was officially released on “Tracks” in 1998, and “Held Up Without A Gun” was officially released on the “Essential Bruce Springsteen” bonus CD in 2003. About 14 minutes worth of amateur film footage shot from the audience - including the “Midnight Hour” New Year’s countdown and the first seconds of 1981, with Bruce spraying champagne all over the front row - is circulating among collectors. Thanks to Lost In The Flood for the info.
01/20/81 Maple Leaf Gardens CDR 2 A
05/08/81 Johanneshov Isstadion CDR 3 A Detroit Medley includes High School Confidential. Last version of Run Through The Jungle. This show is considered by many to be the best of all the European shows. Release on CD "Teardrops On The City". A new release of the same name, remastered from the LP version is out on Piggham Records
08/12/81 Joe Louis Arena CDR 3 A “Detroit Medley”, with Mitch Ryder guesting, is the short version without all the additional song snippets, and does not include "I Hear A Train". The soundboard is available on CD "Summer Tour 81". This show was originally scheduled for August 9th
08/20/81 Sports Arena CDR 3 A Only performance of Ballard Of Easy Rider. This was a benefit for the Vietnam Veterans and features passionate versions of The River and Who'll Stop The Rain. “Detroit Medley” includes snippets of “I Hear A Train”, “Sweet Soul Music” and “Shake”. Released on CD "A Night For The Vietnam Veteran" (WW), and on "Written On The Wall" from a remastered tape. Now available as a direct master recording remaster by Ev2 which has the complete 'This Land Is Your Land' and 'Twist & Shout' from the very good sounding audience tape. (None of the previous recordings/sources had these two songs as complete from the better sounding audience tape.) This is the same source as "Written On The Wall" but from a direct master recording which results in a slightly better sound quality. Look for: "As Dreams Don't Mean Nothin' - A Night For The Vietnam Veterans" (Ev2).
08/09/84 Meadowlands Arena CDR 3
08/20/84 Meadowlands Arena CDR 3
10/26/84 Sports Arena CDR 3 A
11/19/84 Kemper Arena CDR 3
12/09/84 Murphy Athletic Center, Middle Tennessee State U. CDR 3
09/30/85 Memorial Coliseum CDR 3
02/25/88 The Centrum CDR 3 A
07/03/88 Olympia Stadion CDR 2
10/15/88 Estadio Monumental Antonio Vespucio Liberti CDR 2
04/09/99 Palau Sant Jordi CDR 3 A The first night of the tour, features the 1st E St Band version of Lucky Town. Set also includes Spirit In The Night in a rare appearance. Released on CD "Ole Ole" (Doberman)
05/02/99 M.E.N. Arena CDR 3 A Show features a "Badlands" opener and includes "Atlantic City" and "Rendezvous". Released on CD "Two For The Show" (Doberman)
05/16/99 N.E.C. International Arena CDR 3 A “Born In The USA” is the acoustic version. “War” is played as a duet with Edwin Starr, just as they did in 1988 – the only version on this tour. During the middle of “Tenh Avenue Freeze out”, there was a long interlude, in which Patti sang the first verse of her song, “As Long As I (Can Be With You)” from her album Rumble Doll. Released on "18 Years Later He's Still Quite Good" (Doberman).
06/17/99 Weserstadion CDR 3 A Set features tour debut of I'm On Fire. Light Of Day includes I Hear A Train. During 10th Avenue, Gary plays a snippet of "We gotta get out of this place" and Patti sings a verse of Rumble Doll. Soundcheck features a song that will later turn up on The Rising LP in 2002
06/20/99 Gelredome CDR 3 A features another appearence of Meeting Across The River. “Light of Day” incl the “Land Of 1000 Dances” chant. Available on CDs "Arnhem Night" (CC), "Tougher Than The Rain" (R-Duck Records) and "The Promised Live" (Premium)
06/23/99 Olympic Stadium CDR 4 A The ending to Badlands was played twice. Available on CD "Olympic Stadium First Night" (CC)
08/22/99 FleetCenter CDR 2 A available on CD "Light Of Day" (Mellow Recordings), CDR "The Boston Tea Party" (Piggham) ,CD Boston Night (CC) and The Unbroken Promise (Ultimate Sound). The latter two are ALD recordings. There is also a ALD-Audience mix available
08/27/99 FleetCenter CDR 2 A Awesome setlist - Raise Your Hand has guest Peter Wolf. If I Should Fall Behind features a section where Bruce is swapping guitars as his stops working. Available on CD's "Boss-ton Rocks" and "Rendezvous
11/14/99 Gund Arena CDR 3 A
07/30/02 Convention Hall CDR 2 A Killer setlist and all reports say the concert was good too. American Skin played in a shortened version and Into The Fire was scheduled before Born In The USA but Clarence knocked over all the microphone stands so it moved to after Born with no bagpipes intro. The full rehearsal show has been released on CD "Rehearsal Night" (CC)
08/10/02 MCI Center CDR 2 A
08/15/02 The Palace At Auburn Hills CDR 2 A The same set again - looks like Bruce is going for the TOL-HRN record for number of the same set played
08/18/02 Thomas and Mack Center CDR 2 A Only “Viva Las Vegas” for the tour
09/24/02 Kemper Arena CDR 2 A Whoo Hoo - spendid setlist - things are certainly looking up for the rest of the tour. Set includes a super long version of Kansas City. The version of "Kansas City" was wonderful and seemed unrehearsed. It was so spontaneous that he went to Clarence for a solo, and Clarence struggled to get something going. Then Bruce had to tell the sound guy to turn up Clarence so we could hear him. Bruce was cracking up as Clarence struggled to get through a solo with his baritone sax. On the next solo break, Bruce called for Steve, and it took two or three notes before the sound guy got Steve above the mix. This version of Kansas City included the band walking off the stage singing the "bye bye" refrain while Roy was left at the piano. Roy just stayed there by himself for a good five minutes. I wondered if Roy was going to end the song and walk off. Finally, Bruce and band snuck up stage right behind Roy and they resumed. Jon Landau had a guitar when the band came back on stage, and he joined Bruce at the microphone for a verse. Landau didn't sing.
10/04/02 FleetCenter CDR 2 A Final song is a cover of Dirty Water with Peter Wolf which is the first time it has been played in full at a regular concert - one previous rendition was performed with Cats on a smooth surface, Stone Pony, Asbury park 8 April 1984. Information regarding the soundcheck from a fan present "I attended the soundcheck before the show. They performed The Rising, Lonesome Day, Dirty Water (4 times, the first time with steve doing the lyrics because bruce kept screwing them up...they also were testing the different lights for the song and practiced having the band walk off stage while max kept the song going then coming back onstage with the lights off and kicking back into the song...it was incredible to watch all this in an empty arena). They also performed Empty Sky and You're Missing." Thanks to Adam for that and the setlist scan
10/07/02 HSBC Arena CDR 2 A “Lost In The Flood” is the solo piano version. Also circulates on a high quality 2 disc DVD and SVCD
10/27/02 Wembley Arena CDR 3 A several versions - but the dual layer 2 cam version with Crystal Cat sound is probably the one to go for). “The River” this time includes Soozie on the violin complementing Bruce’s guitar work – very nice indeed.
11/03/02 American Airlines Arena CDR 2 A World's Apart is dropped from the set for the first time on the tour. Mary's Place includes a snippet of "Have Mercy Baby" (I think that's the title, old Fats Domino track I guess). Incident” is the solo piano version. A unique “I Fought The Law” for this tour is performed together with Don Henley - thanks Anders and thanks to Aaron for the Soundcheck info.
11/12/02 US Bank Arena CDR 3 A Bruce opened the show with "American Skin," the first show of the tour not to open with "The Rising," which was played immediately following "American Skin." Other highlights in the set included "Does This Bus Stop at 82nd Street," as well as a solo piano version of "My Hometown." "I'm a Rocker" also appeared in the encores in the slot preceeding "Born to Run." The show has been released on a great IEM - Audience mix "Let The Begging Commence" (EV2), which also includes the soundcheck tracks
04/18/03 Corel Centre CDR 3 A Only version of ”I’m On Fire” on this tour is played
05/26/03 Crystal Palace National Sports Stadium CDR 3 A “Meeting Across The River” is an excellent intro to “Jungleland”. Jon Landau plays guitar on Dancing In The Dark.
06/12/03 AOL Arena CDR 3 A Born In The USA” is the acoustic version. “Tenth Avenue Freeze Out” is a one off for this tour. “Hungry Heart” is sung with Wolfgang Niedecken
06/17/03 The Olympic Stadium CDR 3 A
07/21/03 Giants Stadium CDR 3 A
08/01/03 Gillette Stadium CDR 3 A ”Mystery Train” is played in honour of Sam Philips
08/02/03 Gillette Stadium CDR 3 A This was a birthday gift to me, I went with my wife Lisa & Friends Terry & Ded Sliker (Deb paid)
08/30/03 Giants Stadium CDR 3 A The soundcheck exists as an IEM feed (with many drop outs). There is an IEM/AUD mix from the über series. The IEM source has quite many skips every now and then - even more in the encores. Only tour performance of 'Raise Your Hand'. One of two tour performances of 'Pretty Flamingo' and 'Roll Of The Dice'. 'This Hard Land' dedicated to 'Bobby Muller' who's in the audience on the night. 'Thunder Road' dedicated to the memory of 'Jim Berger'. Mary's Place includes couple verses of 'Another Saturday Night'. ("Across The Border In Jersey - Uber Series Vol. 24", Ev2)
09/06/03 Fenway Park CDR 3 A
09/07/03 Fenway Park CDR 3 A The entire show was professionally filmed, but apart from a montage of clips dubbed with that night’s performance of “Take Me Out To The Ballgame”/“Diddy Wah Diddy” included on the “Live In Barcelona” DVD (“Night Of The Living Boss” segment on disc 2, following the “Drop The Needle And Pray” documentary), the footage remains in Bruce’s vaults. A rare “Frankie” is included. “Dirty Water” is again played together with Peter Wolf.
09/10/03 SkyDome CDR 3 A The one-off performance of "My Ride's Here" has recently been officially released by Artemis Records on the tribute CD sampler "Enjoy Every Sandwich: The Songs Of Warren Zevon".
10/29/07 Los Angeles Sports Arena CDR 2 A
04/23/08 Amway Arena CDR 2 A Show rescheduled from 19th April
07/05/08 Ullevi Stadion CDR 3 A NIGHT / NO SURRENDER / LONESOME DAY / HUNGRY HEART / SUMMERTIME BLUES / THE PROMISED LAND / BACKSTREETS / ROULETTE / DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN / JANEY DON'T YOU LOSE HEART / WAITIN' ON A SUNNY DAY / WORKING ON THE HIGHWAY / BECAUSE THE NIGHT / SHE'S THE ONE / LIVIN' IN THE FUTURE / MARY'S PLACE / I'M ON FIRE / DRIVE ALL NIGHT / THE RISING / LAST TO DIE / LONF WALK HOME / BADLANDS / GIRLS IN THEIR SUMMER CLOTHES / THUNDER ROAD / BORN TO RUN / BOBBY JEAN / AMERICAN LAND / TWIST AND SHOUT

Bruce Springsteen & the Max Weinberg 7 --- Approximate Hours: 15
Show Date Venue Media Type Media Count Sound Quality Notes
12/06/01 Convention Hall CDR 3 A
12/07/01 Convention Hall CDR 3 A It’s time to rearrange the set lit again; “Deck The Halls” with the horn section kick’s it off. “Incident On 57th Street” is almost like going back to February 1975 – Suki is replaced by Soozie - magic. “Jingle Bells Rock” starts off acousticly country style before the whole assembly turns it into New Orleans Chrismas – a bit Pete Seeger bandish. A new artist enters the stage – replacing Garland Jeffreys; Bruce Hornsby does “Spider Fingers” introduced by “Come All Ye Faithful” before doing “The End Of The Innoncence” together with Bruce. “You Sexy Thing” is introduced as “one of the great accordion songs, the song that made the accordion famous”. “Baby’s Gone For Good” replaces “Talk To Me” during Southside’s slot, Nils does an acoustic version of “Star Spangled Banner” before “If I Should Fall Behind”, close to the version Bruce recorded back in 1992 adding a horn part. “So Young And In Love” returns and replaces “The E Street Shuffle”. Released on "Jingle Bell Night". Thanks to Per for the info.
12/08/01 Convention Hall CDR 3 A Wow - 3 and one half hours of total, all out christmas spirit - great show. The Southern Community Choir Of Asbury Park returns for two songs, so does Garland Jeffreys. Bruce Hornsby does his things again, and to top it off; Elvis Costello and Bruce duets Allison (My Aim Is True) including “Tracks Of My Tears” and “Tears Of A Clown”. “Love On The Wrong Side Of Town” returns for Southside, Nils does “Shine Silently” and “If I Should Fall Behind”. “The E Street Shuffle” including “Move On Up” in the end part returns. Nils does “Here Comes The Sun”, because “Bobby Bandiera is out there making a living somewhere”. ("Big, Big Christmas Show", Ev2).
12/08/03 Convention Center CDR 3 A Finale show (rescheduled from the 6th December) and excellent from all accounts - Sam Moore in particularly fine form. Thanks to Andy (and Frank) for the corrections.

Bruce Springsteen - Guest Appearances --- Approximate Hours: 5
Show Date Venue Media Type Media Count Sound Quality Notes
07/25/82 The Stone Pony CDR 1 A Cats On A Smooth Surface were playing
08/15/82 The Stone Pony CDR 1 A With Cats On a Smooth Surface. After learning about The Cats upcoming 4th anniversary party that year held on Aug. 15 at the Pony , Bruce requested a special rehearsal with Cats three days earlier at Tower Recording Studios in Farmingdale , N.J. (where Cats rehearsed) where they learned most of that evenings' songs and medleys.
07/30/87 Green Parrot CDR 1 c
11/01/03 The Stone Pony CDR 1 A This was the Fourth annual Light of Day show to benefit Parkinson's - Just an incredible night of music and fun at the Stone Pony.

Bruce Springsteen Band --- Approximate Hours: 7.5
Show Date Venue Media Type Media Count Sound Quality Notes
07/23/71 Damrosch Park, Lincoln Center CDR 1 B+ The Bruce Springsteen Band in full swing. CD : The Bruce Springsteen Story Volume 6 ( 1CD - E Street)
02/04/72 Back Door Club CDR 1 B+
03/14/72 Challenger Eastern Surfboards CDR 1 A The above mentioned 6 songs are taken from audio of a BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN BAND rehearsal. The band line-up is Van Zandt-Sancious-Tallent-Lopez. In addition to the 55 minutes of music there are nearly 7 minutes of fascinating between-song banter, much of it between Springsteen and Tinker West, who Bruce jokingly refers to as “Stinky”. Tinker appears to be testing some new recording equipment. The sound quality is uniformly excellent. It is evident from the discussions that the rehearsals had been going on for some time before the recording starts. It should be noted that this is not Challenger’s more famous Wanamassa location that Bruce had lived in during the 1969-70 Steel Mill era. Tinker West had relocated the factory to Highlands, NJ in mid-1971 and had then constructed a more professional rehearsal room. The standout track here is “When You Dance”. Although rough quality live renditions exist, this is a clear rendition, with astounding Springsteen-Van Zandt dual lead guitar interplay. Noteworthy as well is “Funk Song” (also known as “Funk Says Right On”). There are no live renditions of “Funk Song” from this period circulating, however Bruce surprisingly resurrected it during a few shows early on the Born To Run Tour (see gig listings for 23/07/75, 29/07/75 and 08/08/75). In addition to the Dylan song, there is also a cover of “I’ve Got To Have You Baby”, an obscure 1956 R&B single by Jimmy Jones & The Pretenders. The complete 62 minutes of audio is currently in limited circulation. However two of these six recordings have been in wide circulation for some time. “Look Towards The Land” first surfaced on boot “BOUND FOR GLORY” (Flamingo), albeit in vastly reduced sound quality to that found on the master tape. “Don’t You Want To Be An Outlaw” (also known by the titles “Jesse James” or “Billy”) first surfaced on “DEEP DOWN IN THE VAULTS” (E Street). The sound quality on the DDITV boot is only slightly reduced from the master tape. In early 2007 the soundboard of all 6 songs finally surfaced (in excellent quality) into the mainstream collector market via the title ‘UBER SERIES 22’
06/24/93 Meadowlands CDR 3 A Concert to Fight Hunger - Joe Ely, Little Steven, Clarence Clemons, The Miami Horns and Southside Johnny guest. Joe Ely guitar, vocals on I Aint'Got No Home, Settle for Love and Dusty Old Road Patti Scialfa guitar, vocals on Brilliant Disguise, Human Touch, Dusty Old Road and Havin a Party Little Steven guitar, vocals on Glory Days, It's Been a Long Time, Tenth Avenue Freeze Out, Born To Run, Havin a party and It's Alright The Miami Horns guests on It's Been a Long Time, Tenth Avenue Freeze Out, Havin a Party and It's Alright. Clarence Clemons saxophone on Tenth Avenue Freeze Out and Born To Run (this is the only Born To Run with Clarence for this tour – unfortunately it fades out at the end of the bridge.) Soozie Tyrell violin on Dusty Old Road. Max Weinberg drums on Jersey Girl.

Bruce Springsteen, Bonnie Raitt & Jackson Browne --- Approximate Hours: 1.25
Show Date Venue Media Type Media Count Sound Quality Notes
11/16/90 Shrine Auditorium CDR 1 A

Castilles --- Approximate Hours: 1.25
Show Date Venue Media Type Media Count Sound Quality Notes
01/01/67 The Left Foot Club CDR 1 C A fascinating recording with a real mix of music including some great Beatles covers. May be from Fall '67 or even early '68. CD : The Bruce Springsteen Story Volume 1 ( 1CD - E Street) CD : The Bruce Springsteen Story Volume 2 ( 1CD - E Street)

Clarence Clemons --- Approximate Hours: 1.25
Show Date Venue Media Type Media Count Sound Quality Notes
01/11/02 Club BB @ Foxwoods Casino CDR 1 A Bruce Springsteen Apearence

Dr. Zoom & The Sonic Boom --- Approximate Hours: 0
Show Date Venue Media Type Media Count Sound Quality Notes
05/14/71 Sunshine In CDR 0 B+ A wonderful Dr Zoom concert, full of fun. Listen out for the excellent Jambalaya. CD : The Bruce Springsteen Story Volume 5 ( 1CD - E Street)

Heart --- Approximate Hours: 2.5
Show Date Venue Media Type Media Count Sound Quality Notes
10/16/76 John Carroll University CDR 1 A-
03/18/78 Ontario Motor Speedway CDR 1 A-

Steel Mill --- Approximate Hours: 5
Show Date Venue Media Type Media Count Sound Quality Notes
04/24/70 Monmouth University Gymnasium CDR 1 B+ ONE show, with STEEL MILL the sole act on the bill. This was a replacement concert for a cancellation of the musical “Hair”. The above-mentioned setlist is taken from a circulating soundboard of very good to excellent quality, although end-user quality tends to vary widely due to the fact the material has been in circulation for over 20 years and some circulating copies are many generations downstream. This 6-song, 78-minute segment of audio, long referred to in collector circles as “the West End gig”, would have to rank as the most misidentified, misdated and cannibalized of all Springsteen recordings. To make matters even messier though, the show’s epic 30-minute finale, “Garden State Parkway Blues”, is sometimes edited into separate segments and assigned fictitious titles such as “Mountain Child”, “I Got A Woman” or “Sunlight Soldiers”. Many LP and CD bootlegs (such as “TORN AND FRAYED”, “THE BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN STORY VOL 3” and “DEEP DOWN IN THE VAULTS”) contain one, two or several of these tracks – assigned to a wide variety of incorrect dates/venues. However “SUNLIGHT SOLDIERS AT THE WEST END” (Rattlesnake) includes the complete audio and merely messes up the correct date/venue. This soundboard tape is very deceptive in that drummer Vinnie Lopez’s voice microphone is abnormally dominant in the mix, so much so that it sounds like a co-lead singer (i.e., Robbin Thompson) is interacting with Springsteen throughout the show. However under an extremely close comparison it can be determined that the “co-lead” vocalist is actually drummer and background vocalist Lopez, with his microphone turned way up in the audio mix. Robbin Thompson’s voice is definitely not present. There are three critical clues during the performance that, when combined, powerfully point to the true location and date of this show. Firstly, Bruce’s dedication to the “West End Fire Department” - this signifies a Long Branch or close proximity location. Secondly, the distinct sound of wooden side bleachers being stomped during the final song – this signifies it’s indoors and it’s a gymnasium (not a theatre or concert hall). Thirdly, Bruce recites the opening line of James Taylor’s song “Sweet Baby James” during “Garden State Parkway
05/23/70 Virginia Commonwealth University CDR 1 B+ ONE show, double bill, held in the VCU Gym, with STEEL MILL headlining and MERCY FLIGHT opening. This gig is infamous because it ended with Vini Lopez arrested for unruly behavior. The above-noted setlist is culled from a circulating 80-minute audience recording of only fair quality. There are continuity cuts between most songs. This is not the complete show, which contained at least 20 minutes more music (2-4 songs). This audio has never appeared on any mainstream bootleg but does circulate via various custom sources – some with between-song chatter deleted or songs missing. This audio is sometimes attributed to an alleged gig at VCU Gym on May 16, 1970. However VCU’s archives don’t indicate any show on the 16th. Comments made by Springsteen during the show point to the audio as being from the documented May 23, 1970 VCU gig. Mercy Flight’s co-manager, Russell Clem, can be heard introducing STEEL MILL. During the middle of the country-rock inspired “I Am The Doctor” Springsteen tells crowd “we went swimming today down in the James River (outside Richmond) and we took our surfboards with us”. During the intro to “Resurrection” Springsteen mentions canoeing earlier that afternoon. Bruce sings, “here we are back in Richmond, Virginia again” as the opening line of “Amplifier Blues”. From the outset of this show there were problems with the school’s generators. There was a power outage during MERCY FLIGHT’s opening tune, “Mississippi Queen” and the problems continued intermittently for the remainder of the evening. This, combined with VCU officials’ complaints about the loudness of STEEL MILL’s performance, caused tension between the band and officials. Springsteen and Lopez can be heard making related comments during the show. Following “Jeannie I Want To Thank You” Bruce remarks to the crowd “there’s a weird thing going on between your officials and us”. At another point Bruce can be heard extorting: “there should be no restrictions on me”. At another point Bruce tells the crowd “we’re gonna finish this one with you guys and split to the middle of the road and play”. Despite the drama the audience is enthusiastic and the band’s performance is excellent. The MC’s comments and opening instrumental are in the correcting performing order. The rest of the audio is in its likely running order. Although it has not surfaced as part of the circulating audio, there’s attendee recollection that “Guilty” was performed following the opening instrumental “KT-88” (there’s an edit so this is plausible). All songs are complete except for the final song, which is cut prematurely close to its true conclusion. It is likely there was another song played after “Twenty More Miles” that’s missing from the audio source – and it would seem it was during that point that VCU officials shut the band’s power off as they overran the 11PM curfew. Lopez in an act of defiance continued playing his drums, which resulted in him being hauled way for disorderly conduct – an incident that Vini has jokingly referred to in several interviews.
07/17/70 Sunshine In CDR 1 B+ ONE show, double bill, with STEEL MILL headlining and LOTUS opening. The above-mentioned partial setlist is taken from a circulating 58-minute soundboard recording of good-very good quality. This audio has has only partially circulated on a bootleg "Don't Sweat It" Vinyl in limited quantities and in poor quality. It is circulating in complete form via private CDR sources (usually identified only as “summer 1970” or “mid-1970” or “unknown location”). The audio seems to include the first 3 songs of the night and the final two songs, with “Run Shaker Life” cut very prematurely. This would represent only about half of a normal show’s length. Following a nice show-opening “Dancing In The Streets” Springsteen jokingly comments “it’s all happen’ out there in the street, so what are we doing in here”? During the epic “Garden State Parkway Blues” Bruce mentions driving through Ocean Grove on a Sunday, as well as the fireworks at the Freehold Raceway – both comments draw a noticeable crowd reaction. These comments indicate this audio is from an indoor summertime performance in the Asbury Park area. When combining the sound of the audience size, the track listing and the very limited gig bookings the band had during the summer of 1970 – these combined offer a strong likelihood this audio is from either this night or the following night’s Sunshine In show.
10/11/70 The Mosque CDR 1 B+ ONE show, double bill, with STEEL MILL opening for headliner THE IKE AND TINA TURNER REVUE. A soul band and a progressive rock group was a strange billing combination – consequently it’s perhaps not surprising that less than half the tickets to the 3,000-seat Mosque were sold. Former ‘Back Door Club’ owner John Richardson, who orchestrated the event, has stated that he lost a fair chunk of money on this show. The above-mentioned setlist is taken from a circulating 29-minute audience recording of only fair quality. This audio has not been issued on any mainstream commercial boot but is circulating via custom sources, sometimes with the venue-date unidentified. As undercard STEEL MILL would have played about 60-70 minutes, so there are likely 3 to 5 songs missing from the circulating audio. The audio evidence supports reports that the venue was half empty. The crowd reaction to Steel Mill is polite but indifferent – an indicator the band wasn’t headlining. “Why’d You Do That” includes a customized refrain mentioning the town of Woodland Falls that seems to have been used only when playing in Virginia. “Goin’ Back To Georgia” features Bruce and Robbin Thompson alternating the lead vocal.

U2 --- Approximate Hours: 2.5
Show Date Venue Media Type Media Count Sound Quality Notes
09/17/87 Boston Garden CDR 2 B- I was There

ZZ Top --- Approximate Hours: 2.5
Show Date Venue Media Type Media Count Sound Quality Notes
05/18/03 Tower Theater CDR 2 B