A couple of weeks ago, Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band came home to New Jersey and reconnected with Born To Run, Darkness On The Edge Of Town and Born In The USA, playing them all the way through for their fans. I told you about it then and promises were made around posting the audio. Which I did (here, here and here). And now the Boss wants to raise his NY fans’ giddiness levels up to near rabid heights by announcing that during the shows this weekend at Madison Square Garden, The Wild, The Innocent, and the E Street Shuffle and The River will be played. Can you imagine having tickets for both shows? Story songs the first night, a powerhouse, marathon set the next. Anybody want me to post the audio again? If so, leave comments.
Also, in other Springsteen news, it’s being reported that The Boss is writing an autobiography. It looks like a hesitant yes right now, so I’ll update with a confirmation when it’s there. I’m sure it would be a great book since he (obviously) has a way with words. And that wraps up your Springsteen news fix for today.
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Deastro + Max Tundra - 11/27
Doug Fir
Morrissey + Doll and the Kicks - 11/30
Roseland Theater
Portland Cello Project - 12/4
Aladdin Theater
Passion Pit - 12/7
The Crystal Ballroom
Yeah, perfect lineup, except for the whole Spoon thing.
by Ari on Sun Nov 22, 2009 at 11.40 am from the entry: Spoon Tour Dates
I’ve read the book ‘Dream Boogie’ the life and time of Sam Cooke’ If the movie is as good as the book, Sam Cooke will get the respect that he has been deserving of for many years.
by jed on Sat Nov 21, 2009 at 10.39 pm from the entry: Sam Cooke to get a movie
oh, that just made my Saturday a little more absurdly beautiful.
favorite moment- when the bear was caught in a stick up
by Ian on Sat Nov 21, 2009 at 01.58 pm from the entry: Charlotte Gainsbourg and Beck's "Heaven Can Wait"
My copy of the new Springsteen book arrived, and I can confirm it is an ESSENTIAL keepsake for anyone who cares not only about Bruce in 1978, but also gaining insight into perhaps the single greatest rock and roll tour of all time. The layout, photos and vignettes are amazing, including a surprising memory involving Adele and Douglas Springsteen.You’ll want The Light in Darkness for Xmas 2009.
by Robe on Fri Nov 20, 2009 at 08.04 pm from the entry: Springsteen to (finally) release Darkness On The Edge of Town box set
that would be nice, wouldn’t it? however, we should have some photos and words that will make you feel like you were there!
by josh on Fri Nov 20, 2009 at 05.05 pm from the entry: Spoon Tour Dates
I know, so melophobe is flying everyone out to go see it right?
by colin on Fri Nov 20, 2009 at 05.01 pm from the entry: Spoon Tour Dates
the lineup for their boston show is ridiculous.
by josh on Fri Nov 20, 2009 at 04.41 pm from the entry: Spoon Tour Dates
I need a Springsteen fix everyday. Please post the upcoming audio.
Darkness was killer at GS, great new book focuses on the album and tour:thelightinDarkness.com
WOW - that’s not the Mainpoint version that I have. Do you have more of that, or can you point me to it? Also a jpeg or pdf of the artwork? That looks great too.
Thanks
Here’s a link to the rest of the show for you, for you, a link Dan, for you.
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=JBT9ZC6V
And here’s the info on the release:
Bruce Springsteen - Prodigal Son at the Main Point
Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania
February 5th, 1975
One of the more famous Bruce Springsteen concerts: February 5, 1975 at the Main Point in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania. This show was broadcast on WMMR and was characteristically long for the time (2.5 hours). It has been bootlegged many times—on vinyl as “You Can Trust Your Car To The Man Who Wears The Star” and then on CD as “The Saint, The Incident, & The Main Point Shuffle”. This remastered version is titled “The Prodigal Son At The Main Point”. Note, this was at the same time Bruce was writing and recording the Born To Run album, so there’s an early version of “Thunder Road” called “Wings For Wheels” and “She’s The One” has a lot of lyrics that would later become part of “Backstreets”. Also, Suki Lahav plays violin and adds backing vocals.
Disc 1:
01. Incident On 57th Street
02. Mountain Of Love
03. Born To Run
04. E Street Shuffle Intro
05. E Street Shuffle
06. Wings For Wheels (Thunder Road)
07. I Want You
08. Spirit In The Night
09. She’s The One
10. Growin’ Up
11. It’s Hard To Be A Saint In The City
12. Jungleland
Disc 2:
01. Kitty’s Back
02. New York City Serenade
03. Rosalita
04. 4th Of July, Asbury Park (Sandy)
05. A Love So Fine
06. For You
07. Back In The USA