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02-02-92 - NEW ORLEANS, LA - THE MAPLE LEAF BAR

AIN'T THAT A SHAME / SAVE THE LAST DANCE FOR ME / BETTY JEAN

With The Iguanas

00-03-92 - ROY BITTAN’S RECORDING STUDIO, HOLLYWOOD, CA

No set details known. Tryouts for Springsteen new band, held on numerous days in March (exact dates are unknown) at an unidentified Hollywood recording studio partially owned (according to comments by Shane Fontayne) by Roy Bittan. Roy did not try out - he was a definite in the new band and actually participated with Bruce in the tryout sessions of the other would-be members. Shane Fontayne, who had come highly recommended, turned out to be the only guitarist that was given a tryout. Several bass players were given tryouts. Drummer Zach Alford has mentioned in interview that he flew out to California 5 times during March and early April for tryouts before he was finally told he had the job.

14-04-92 - ROY BITTAN’S RECORDING STUDIO, HOLLYWOOD, CA

First face-to-face meeting and rehearsal together of Shane Fontayne, Tommy Simms and Zach Alford after being told individually they were in the new band.

23-04-92 - HOLLYWOOD CENTER STUDIOS SOUNDSTAGE, HOLLYWOOD, CA

No set details known. First full day of Band rehearsals with the lineup of Springsteen, Roy Bittan, Shane Fontayne, Tommy Simms and Zach Alford.

30-04-92 - HOLLYWOOD CENTER STUDIOS SOUNDSTAGE, HOLLYWOOD, CA

No set details known. Band rehearsals with the lineup of Springsteen, Roy Bittan, Shane Fontayne, Tommy Simms and Zach Alford. This was on the same day as the Los Angeles riots, some of which took place only 5 or 6 blocks away from where the rehearsals were taking place.

06-05-92 - NEW YORK, NY - THE BOTTOM LINE

BETTER DAYS / LOCAL HERO / LUCKY TOWN / IF I SHOULD FALL BEHIND / 57 CHANNELS / BIG MUDDY / LIVING PROOF / MY BEAUTIFUL REWARD / LEAP OF FAITH / MAN'S JOB / ROLL OF THE DICE / REAL WORLD / HUMAN TOUCH / I WISH I WERE BLIND

No circulating audio. The live audience debut (albeit to a private gathering of 250 Sony executives) of the core lineup of Bruce’s new 1992 Tour band – Shane Fontayne (guitar), Tommy Simms (bass), Roy Bittan (keyboards), Zach Alford (drums) + the just-hired Bobby King (who only came out for support vocals on “Human Touch”). Springsteen opened the 90-minute show by remarking that the new lineup had only been together for 2 weeks and the performance was indeed ragged in places. “My Beautiful Reward” was the lone song performed acoustically. Patti Scialfa and ESB alumni Steve Van Zandt were in attendance but did not perform.

09-05-92 - NBC TV STUDIOS, NY - SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE

Rehearsals: 57 CHANNELS / LIVING PROOF / 57 CHANNELS / LIVING PROOF / LUCKY TOWN / LUCKY TOWN

Broadcast: LUCKY TOWN / 57 CHANNELS / LIVING PROOF

Soundboard and video exists of both the rehearsals and the show. Show songs are available on "Saturday Night Live" and "Gospels Rain". “57 Channels” is short and as close to the studio version as we’ll ever get – before the remix versions’ inspiration are included in the live versions. Bruce also appeared in two short, humorous promos for the programme (one featuring him and Tom Hanks only, and the second featuring Hanks alongside “Wayne & Garth” a.k.a. Mike Myers & Dana Carvey doing their “we’re-not-worthy” routine) that are circulating among collectors as well.


Thanks to Lost In The Flood for the screen caps and additional info.

20-05-92 - HOLLYWOOD CENTER STUDIOS SOUNDSTAGE, HOLLYWOOD, CA

Band rehearsals with the lineup of Springsteen, Roy Bittan, Shane Fontayne, Tommy Simms and Zach Alford. 

21-05-92 - HOLLYWOOD CENTER STUDIOS SOUNDSTAGE, HOLLYWOOD, CA

LONG GOODBYE / BRILLIANT DISGUISE / GLORIA’S EYES

Partial setlist is known. Band rehearsals with the core lineup of Springsteen, Roy Bittan, Shane Fontayne, Tommy Simms and Zach Alford.  This day’s rehearsals were fairly brief and featured instrumental only renditions of the songs due to Springsteen’s voice being slightly hoarse from the previous day’s rehearsal. Immediately following the rehearsal Bruce gives a backstage interview to David Hepworth of “Q” Magazine (which appeared in its Aug 92 issue).

23-05-92 - HOLLYWOOD CENTER STUDIOS SOUNDSTAGE, HOLLYWOOD, CA

No set details known. Reharsals. Cyrstal Taliefero is hired as vocalist, and multi-instrumentalist for the new band

29-05-92 - HOLLYWOOD CENTER STUDIOS SOUNDSTAGE, HOLLYWOOD, CA

Final tryouts and hiring of the four female backing singers for the band – Gia Ciambotti, Carol Dennis, Cleopatra Kennedy, Angel Rogers.

01-06-92 - HOLLYWOOD CENTER STUDIOS SOUNDSTAGE, HOLLYWOOD, CA

No set details known. First rehearsal together of the entire 11-person lineup of the 1992/93 Touring band – Springsteen-Bittan-Fontayne-Simms-Alford + Bobby King and Crystal Taliefero and the 4 female backing singers Ciambotti-Dennis-Kennedy-Rogers

05-06-92 - HOLLYWOOD CENTER STUDIOS #4, HOLLYWOOD, CA

S/C: HUNGRY HEART / DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN / BETTER DAYS

BETTER DAYS / BORN IN THE USA / LOCAL HERO / LUCKY TOWN / DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN / IF I SHOULD FALL BEHIND / 57 CHANNELS (w/ Little Steven) / BIG MUDDY / LIVING PROOF / MY HOMETOWN / LEAP OF FAITH / MAN'S JOB / ROLL OF THE DICE / HUMAN TOUCH (w/ Patti Scialfa) / GLORY DAYS (w/ Little Steven) / HUNGRY HEART / WORKING ON THE HIGHWAY / NINETY-NINE AND A HALF WON'T DO / REAL WORLD / DANCING IN THE DARK / BOBBY JEAN (w/ Little Steven)

Audience tape - Rehearsal concert – “Born In The USA” through to “Hungry Heart” were broadcast on US Radio. “Born In The USA” includes the “Star Spangeled Banner” intro – a regular for this tour. “57 Channels” is the “remix-version”. “My hometown” does not include the keyboard intro played during the “Human Rights Now-tour”.  Little Steven guests on “Glory Days” and “Hungry Heart” gets an unplugged airing; with Bruce on acoustic guitar and harmonica and a full vocal arrangement – very nice indeed. The broadcast is released on "The Boss Is Back".


Backstage photo and signed pass courtesy of Dari.

1992 - Europe

15-06-92 - STOCKHOLM - SWEDEN, THE GLOBE

S/C:- I WISH I WERE BLIND / unidentified Sam Cooke covers.

BETTER DAYS / BORN IN THE USA / LOCAL HERO / LUCKY TOWN / DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN / IF I SHOULD FALL BEHIND / 57 CHANNELS / BIG MUDDY / LIVING PROOF/ MY HOMETOWN/ LEAP OF FAITH / MAN'S JOB / ROLL OF THE DICE / GLORIA'S EYES / COVER ME / BRILLIANT DISGUISE / WITH EVERY WISH / SOULS OF THE DEPARTED / REAL WORLD / LIGHT OF DAY / HUMAN TOUCH/ GLORY DAYS / WORKING ON THE HIGHWAY / BOBBY JEAN / HUNGRY HEART / MY BEAUTIFUL REWARD

Audience tape - Concert premeiers for many songs. Released on CDR "Like A Shining Torch". Thanks to Johanna for the soundcheck info. A few pro-shot clips from this show were distributed to several European TV stations by Sony, while the complete performance of “Glory Days” was included on a rare, promotion-only “freebie” VHS tape given away to customers purchasing the “Tracks” box set in select Swedish record stores in November 1998. Thanks to Lost In The Flood for the info.

17-06-92 - STOCKHOLM - SWEDEN, THE GLOBE

BETTER DAYS / BORN IN THE USA / LOCAL HERO / DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN / IF I SHOULD FALL BEHIND / 57 CHANNELS / THE RIVER / LIVING PROOF/ MY HOMETOWN / LEAP OF FAITH / MAN'S JOB / ROLL OF THE DICE / ALL OR NOTHING AT ALL / COVER ME / BRILLIANT DISGUISE / I WISH I WERE BLIND / REAL MAN / THUNDER ROAD / REAL WORLD / LIGHT OF DAY / HUMAN TOUCH/ GLORY DAYS / WORKING ON THE HIGHWAY / BOBBY JEAN / HUNGRY HEART / MY BEAUTIFUL REWARD

Audience tape - acoustic “Thunder Road” as well as “All Or Nothing At All”, “I Wish I Were Blind” and “Real Man” get concert premieres. “All Or Nothing At All” is one of the infrequenty played songs, disappearing after a final August appearance. “Real Man” is another one of the infrequenty played songs, disappearing after a final July appearance. “Hungry Heart” is played in a new version (#2); starting off acoustic with the audience singing before the band joins in. Midway it slows down while Bruce takes the time to thank the audience for their lifelong support, then they finish off at full speed, but Clarence is missing though. Released on "Live At The Globe" and "Living Proof".

20-06-92 - MILAN - ITALY, FORUM ASSAGO

S/C:- BETTER DAYS / LIGHT OF DAY / TOUGHER THAN THE REST

BETTER DAYS / BORN IN THE USA / LOCAL HERO / DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN / IF I SHOULD FALL BEHIND/ 57 CHANNELS / THE RIVER / LIVING PROOF / MY HOMETOWN / LEAP OF FAITH / MAN'S JOB / ROLL OF THE DICE / ALL OR NOTHING AT ALL / GLORIA'S EYES / COVER ME / BRILLIANT DISGUISE / I WISH I WERE BLIND / REAL MAN / THUNDER ROAD / REAL WORLD / LIGHT OF DAY / HUMAN TOUCH / GLORY DAYS / WORKING ON THE HIGHWAY/ BOBBY JEAN / HUNGRY HEART / MY BEAUTIFUL REWARD

Audience tape - Gloria's Eyes added to second set. Available on CDR "I've Been Away A Long Time". Thanks to Johanna for the soundcheck info.

21-06-92 - MILAN - ITALY, FORUM ASSAGO

S/C:- REAL MAN / DOWNBOUND TRAIN / THUNDER ROAD / BORN TO RUN / CLUB SOUL CITY

BETTER DAYS / BORN IN THE USA / DOWNBOUND TRAIN / LOCAL HERO / DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN/ IF I SHOULD FALL BEHIND/ 57 CHANNELS / THE RIVER / LIVING PROOF / MY HOMETOWN / BADLANDS / LEAP OF FAITH / MAN'S JOB / ROLL OF THE DICE / LUCKY TOWN / GLORIA'S EYES / COVER ME / BRILLIANT DISGUISE / TOUGHER THAN THE REST / REAL MAN / THUNDER ROAD / LIGHT OF DAY / HUMAN TOUCH / GLORY DAYS / WORKING ON THE HIGHWAY/ BOBBY JEAN / HUNGRY HEART / MY BEAUTIFUL REWARD / BORN TO RUN

Audience tape - Downbound Train, Badlands, Tougher Than The Rest and Born To Run added to set. Released on CD "Italian Shoes" (TCD). Thanks to Johanna for the soundcheck info.

25-06-92 - FRANKFURT - GERMANY, FESTHALLE

BETTER DAYS / BORN IN THE USA / DOWNBOUND TRAIN / LOCAL HERO / DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN / IF I SHOULD FALL BEHIND / 57 CHANNELS / THE RIVER / LIVING PROOF / MY HOMETOWN / BADLANDS / LEAP OF FAITH / MAN'S JOB / ROLL OF THE DICE / LUCKY TOWN / COVER ME / BRILLIANT DISGUISE / REAL MAN / THUNDER ROAD / REAL WORLD / LIGHT OF DAY / HUMAN TOUCH / GLORY DAYS / WORKING ON THE HIGHWAY / BOBBY JEAN / HUNGRY HEART / MY BEAUTIFUL REWARD

Audience tape.


Thanks to Carlo for the poster.

26-06-92 - FRANKFURT - GERMANY, FESTHALLE

BETTER DAYS / BORN IN THE USA / THE LONG GOODBYE / LOCAL HERO / DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN / DANCING IN THE DARK / 57 CHANNELS / IF I SHOULD FALL BEHIND / BADLANDS / THE RIVER / LIVING PROOF / LEAP OF FAITH / MAN'S JOB / ROLL OF THE DICE / ALL OR NOTHING AT ALL / COVER ME / BRILLIANT DISGUISE / TOUGHER THAN THE REST / REAL MAN / THUNDER ROAD / REAL WORLD / LIGHT OF DAY / HUMAN TOUCH / GLORY DAYS / WORKING ON THE HIGHWAY / BOBBY JEAN / HUNGRY HEART / FOLLOW THAT DREAM / BORN TO RUN /

Audience tape - debut of The Long Goodbye.

29-06-92 - PARIS - FRANCE, BERCY

BETTER DAYS / BORN IN THE USA / LOCAL HERO / DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN / DANCING IN THE DARK / IF I SHOULD FALL BEHIND / 57 CHANNELS / THE RIVER / LIVING PROOF / MY HOMETOWN / BADLANDS / LEAP OF FAITH / MAN'S JOB / ROLL OF THE DICE / ALL OR NOTHING AT ALL / LUCKY TOWN / COVER ME / BRILLIANT DISGUISE / REAL MAN / THUNDER ROAD/ REAL WORLD / LIGHT OF DAY/ GLORY DAYS / HUMAN TOUCH / WORKING ON THE HIGHWAY / BOBBY JEAN / HUNGRY HEART/ MY BEAUTIFUL REWARD/ BORN TO RUN

Audience tape.

30-06-92 - PARIS - FRANCE, BERCY

S/C:- CAN'T HELP FALLING IN LOVE / ROCK BALLARD

BETTER DAYS / BORN IN THE USA / DOWNBOUND TRAIN / LOCAL HERO / DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN / IF I SHOULD FALL BEHIND / 57 CHANNELS / THE RIVER / LIVING PROOF / DANCING IN THE DARK/ LEAP OF FAITH / MAN'S JOB / ROLL OF THE DICE / LUCKY TOWN / COVER ME / BRILLIANT DISGUISE / TOUGHER THAN THE REST / REAL MAN / ROCK BALLAD / BOBBY JEAN / LIGHT OF DAY/ GLORY DAYS / HUMAN TOUCH / MY BEAUTIFUL REWARD / BORN TO RUN

Audience tape - Elliott Murphy guests on Rock Ballard and does most of the singing. Thanks to Johanna for the soundcheck info.

03-07-92 - BARCELONA - SPAIN, PLAZA MONUMENTAL

BETTER DAYS / BORN IN THE USA / LOCAL HERO / DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN / IF I SHOULD FALL BEHIND / 57 CHANNELS/ THE RIVER / LIVING PROOF / MY HOMETOWN/ BADLANDS / LEAP OF FAITH / MAN'S JOB / ROLL OF THE DICE / LUCKY TOWN/ COVER ME / BRILLIANT DISGUISE / REAL MAN / THUNDER ROAD / BOBBY JEAN/ LIGHT OF DAY / HUMAN TOUCH / GLORY DAYS/ WORKING ON THE HIGHWAY / HUNGRY HEART / MY BEAUTIFUL REWARD / BORN TO RUN

Audience tape

04-07-92 - BARCELONA - SPAIN, PLAZA MONUMENTAL

BETTER DAYS/ BORN IN THE USA / DOWNBOUND TRAIN / LOCAL HERO / DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN / DANCING IN THE DARK / 57 CHANNELS/ THE RIVER / LIVING PROOF / MY HOMETOWN / LEAP OF FAITH / MAN'S JOB / ROLL OF THE DICE / LUCKY TOWN / COVER ME / BRILLIANT DISGUISE / TOUGHER THAN THE REST / REAL MAN / THUNDER ROAD / BOBBY JEAN/ LIGHT OF DAY / HUMAN TOUCH / GLORY DAYS/ WORKING ON THE HIGHWAY / HUNGRY HEART / MY BEAUTIFUL REWARD / BORN TO RUN

Audience tape - Released on CD "4th Of July In Barcelona" (FR) This concert was rescheduled from 02/07/92.

06-07-92 - LONDON - GB, WEMBLEY ARENA

BETTER DAYS / BORN IN THE USA / LOCAL HERO / DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN/ IF I SHOULD FALL BEHIND / 57 CHANNELS / THE RIVER / LIVING PROOF / MY HOMETOWN / BADLANDS / LEAP OF FAITH / MAN'S JOB / ROLL OF THE DICE / LUCKY TOWN / COVER ME / BRILLIANT DISGUISE / WITH EVERY WISH / SOULS OF THE DEPARTED / HUMAN TOUCH / BOBBY JEAN / LIGHT OF DAY / GLORY DAYS / WORKING ON THE HIGHWAY / HUNGRY HEART / THUNDER ROAD / BORN TO RUN / MY BEAUTIFUL REWARD

Audience tape - Released on CD "Lucky London Town" (IU)

09-07-92 - LONDON - GB, WEMBLEY ARENA

S/C:- SOULD DRIVER / PROVE IT ALL NIGHT

BETTER DAYS / BORN IN THE USA/ LOCAL HERO / DANCING IN THE DARK / DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN/ IF I SHOULD FALL BEHIND / 57 CHANNELS / THE RIVER / LIVING PROOF / MY HOMETOWN / LEAP OF FAITH / MAN'S JOB / ROLL OF THE DICE / LUCKY TOWN / COVER ME / BRILLIANT DISGUISE / TOUGHER THAN THE REST / REAL MAN / WITH EVERY WISH / REAL WORLD / LIGHT OF DAY / GLORY DAYS / WORKING ON THE HIGHWAY / BOBBY JEAN / HUNGRY HEART / THUNDER ROAD / BORN TO RUN / MY BEAUTIFUL REWARD

Audience tape - Human Touch is not played. Thanks to Johanna for the soundcheck info.


Thanks to Mons for the ticket scan

10-07-92 - LONDON - GB, WEMBLEY ARENA

S/C:- BACKSTREETS / FOLLOW THAT DREAM

BETTER DAYS / LOCAL HERO / LUCKY TOWN / DANCING IN THE DARK / DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN/ IF I SHOULD FALL BEHIND / 57 CHANNELS / THE RIVER / LIVING PROOF / MY HOMETOWN / LEAP OF FAITH / MAN'S JOB / ROLL OF THE DICE/ COVER ME / BRILLIANT DISGUISE / WITH EVERY WISH / SOULS OF THE DEPARTED / BORN IN THE USA / REAL WORLD / LIGHT OF DAY / GLORY DAYS / BOBBY JEAN / HUNGRY HEART / THUNDER ROAD / BORN TO RUN / MY BEAUTIFUL REWARD

Audience tape - first night of an eleven night stand – An infrequent “Dancing In The Dark” is played acousticly with just Bruce on the electric guitar. “With Every Wish” gets one of six outings. Released on CD "Wembly Night" (CC). Thanks to Johanna for the soundcheck info & Per for info..

12-07-92 - LONDON - GB, WEMBLEY ARENA

BETTER DAYS / LOCAL HERO / LUCKY TOWN / DANCING IN THE DARK / DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN / IF I SHOULD FALL BEHIND / 57 CHANNELS / THE BIG MUDDY / LIVING PROOF / MY HOMETOWN / LEAP OF FAITH / MAN'S JOB / ROLL OF THE DICE / COVER ME / BRILLIANT DISGUISE / WITH EVERY WISH / SOULS OF THE DEPARTED / BORN IN THE USA / REAL WORLD / LIGHT OF DAY / GLORY DAYS / BOBBY JEAN / HUNGRY HEART / THUNDER ROAD / BORN TO RUN / MY BEAUTIFUL REWARD

Audience tape - Big Muddy is played, replacing The River.

13-07-92 - LONDON - GB, WEMBLEY ARENA

BETTER DAYS / LOCAL HERO / LUCKY TOWN / DANCING IN THE DARK / DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN/ IF I SHOULD FALL BEHIND / 57 CHANNELS / THE RIVER / LIVING PROOF / MY HOMETOWN / LEAP OF FAITH / MAN'S JOB / ROLL OF THE DICE / PROVE IT ALL NIGHT / COVER ME / BRILLIANT DISGUISE / TOUGHER THAN THE REST / REAL MAN / THUNDER ROAD / BOBBY JEAN / LIGHT OF DAY / HUMAN TOUCH / GLORY DAYS / WORKING ON THE HIGHWAY / HUNGRY HEART / FOLLOW THAT DREAM / BORN TO RUN / MY BEAUTIFUL REWARD

Audience tape - tour debut of Prove It All Night.

23-07-92 - E.RUTHERFORD, NJ - USA, MEADOWLANDS ARENA

BETTER DAYS / LOCAL HERO / LUCKY TOWN / DANCING IN THE DARK / DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN / IF I SHOULD FALL BEHIND / 57 CHANNELS / THE RIVER / LIVING PROOF / MY HOMETOWN / LEAP OF FAITH / MAN'S JOB / ROLL OF THE DICE / PROVE IT ALL NIGHT / COVER ME / BRILLIANT DISGUISE / WITH EVERY WISH / SOULS OF THE DEPARTED / BORN IN THE USA / REAL WORLD / LIGHT OF DAY / GLORY DAYS / WORKING ON THE HIGHWAY / BOBBY JEAN / HUNGRY HEART / THUNDER ROAD / BORN TO RUN / MY BEAUTIFUL REWARD

Audience tape - first night of an eleven night stand - With Every Wish gets a rare outing. This show has recently been made available from a new master tape.

25-07-92 - E.RUTHERFORD, NJ - USA, MEADOWLANDS ARENA

S/C:- CLUB SOUL CITY / OPEN ALL NIGHT (multiple takes)/ CANDY'S ROOM / PONY BOY / ALL THE WAY HOME

BETTER DAYS / LOCAL HERO / LUCKY TOWN / DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN / OPEN ALL NIGHT / IF I SHOULD FALL BEHIND / 57 CHANNELS / BADLANDS / THE RIVER / LIVING PROOF / MY HOMETOWN / LEAP OF FAITH / MAN'S JOB / ROLL OF THE DICE / ALL OR NOTHING AT ALL / 99 AND HALF WON'T DO / REAL MAN / COVER ME / BRILLIANT DISGUISE / TOUGHER THAN THE REST / SOULS OF THE DEPARTED / BORN IN THE USA / LIGHT OF DAY / GLORY DAYS / WORKING ON THE HIGHWAY / BOBBY JEAN / HUNGRY HEART / THUNDER ROAD / BORN TO RUN / MY BEAUTIFUL REWARD

Audience tape -  “Open All Night”, “Badlands”, “All Or Nothing At All”, “99 & A Half Won't Do”, "Real Man” and “Tougher Than The Rest” are added to the set. “Open All Night” is a new version with Bruce playing the song alone on the guitar all the way through with help from Roy on the keyboards and Shane on the slide guitar before the full band kicking in at the end.. Thanks to Johanna for the soundcheck info and Per for setlist info..

26-07-92 - E.RUTHERFORD, NJ - USA, MEADOWLANDS ARENA

BETTER DAYS / LOCAL HERO / LUCKY TOWN / DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN / DANCING IN THE DARK / IF I SHOULD FALL BEHIND / 57 CHANNELS / BADLANDS / THE RIVER / LIVING PROOF / MY HOMETOWN / LEAP OF FAITH / MAN'S JOB / ROLL OF THE DICE / PROVE IT ALL NIGHT / COVER ME / BRILLIANT DISGUISE / I WISH I WERE BLIND / SOULS OF THE DEPARTED / BORN IN THE USA / LIGHT OF DAY / HUMAN TOUCH / GLORY DAYS / WORKING ON THE HIGHWAY / BOBBY JEAN / HUNGRY HEART / THUNDER ROAD / BORN TO RUN / JERSEY GIRL

Audience tape - Jersey Girl is added.

28-07-92 - E.RUTHERFORD, NJ - USA, MEADOWLANDS ARENA

BETTER DAYS / LOCAL HERO / LUCKY TOWN / DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN / DANCING IN THE DARK / IF I SHOULD FALL BEHIND / 57 CHANNELS / TRAPPED / BADLANDS / BIG MUDDY / LIVING PROOF / MY HOMETOWN / LEAP OF FAITH / MAN'S JOB / ROLL OF THE DICE / PROVE IT ALL NIGHT / COVER ME / BRILLIANT DISGUISE / I WISH I WERE BLIND / SOULS OF THE DEPARTED / BORN IN THE USA / LIGHT OF DAY / HUMAN TOUCH / GLORY DAYS / DARLINGTON COUNTY / BOBBY JEAN / HUNGRY HEART / THUNDER ROAD / BORN TO RUN / MY BEAUTIFUL REWARD

Audience tape - Trapped is played in the first set and Darlington County is added in the second.

30-07-92 - E.RUTHERFORD, NJ - USA, MEADOWLANDS ARENA

BETTER DAYS / LOCAL HERO / LUCKY TOWN / DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN / OPEN ALL NIGHT / 4TH OF JULY, ASBURY PARK (4TH JULY ASBURY PARK (SANDY)) / 57 CHANNELS / TRAPPED / BADLANDS / LIVING PROOF / MY HOMETOWN / LEAP OF FAITH / MAN'S JOB / ROLL OF THE DICE / GLORIA'S EYES / COVER ME / BRILLIANT DISGUISE / ALL THE WAY HOME / SOULS OF THE DEPARTED / BORN IN THE USA / LIGHT OF DAY / HUMAN TOUCH / GLORY DAYS / DARLINGTON COUNTY / HUNGRY HEART / THUNDER ROAD / BORN TO RUN / FOLLOW THAT DREAM

Audience tape – “Sandy” is played as a duet by Bruce and Roy, and “Gloria’s Eyes” and “All The Way Home” are added in the second set. “Open All Night” is played in the same way as on the 25th.

31-07-92 - E.RUTHERFORD, NJ - USA, MEADOWLANDS ARENA

S/C:- STAND ON IT / BACKSTREETS (4 Takes)

BETTER DAYS / LOCAL HERO / LUCKY TOWN / ATLANTIC CITY / SPIRIT IN THE NIGHT / 57 CHANNELS / BADLANDS / TRAPPED / THE RIVER / LIVING PROOF / PONY BOY / MY HOMETOWN / LEAP OF FAITH / MAN'S JOB / ROLL OF THE DICE / DOWNBOUND TRAIN / COVER ME / BRILLIANT DISGUISE / I'M ON FIRE / CROSS MY HEART / SOULS OF THE DEPARTED / BORN IN THE USA / LIGHT OF DAY / PROVE IT ALL NIGHT / GLORY DAYS / DARLINGTON COUNTY / HUNGRY HEART / THUNDER ROAD / BORN TO RUN / JERSEY GIRL

Audience tape – “Atlantic City”, “Spirit In The Night”, the first of two “Pony Boy”, “Downbound Train”, “I’m On Fire” and the first of two “Cross My Heart” in a full band version, are added to the set. Released on "Wild New Jersey". (FRT). Thanks to Johanna for the soundcheck info.

02-08-92 - E.RUTHERFORD, NJ - USA, MEADOWLANDS ARENA

BETTER DAYS / LOCAL HERO / LUCKY TOWN / DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN / SPIRIT IN THE NIGHT / 57 CHANNELS / BADLANDS / TRAPPED / BIG MUDDY / LIVING PROOF / MY HOMETOWN / LEAP OF FAITH / MAN'S JOB / ROLL OF THE DICE / PROVE IT ALL NIGHT / COVER ME / BRILLIANT DISGUISE / I'M ON FIRE / BOOK OF DREAMS / SOULS OF THE DEPARTED / BORN IN THE USA / LIGHT OF DAY / HUMAN TOUCH / GLORY DAYS / DARLINGTON COUNTY / HUNGRY HEART / THUNDER ROAD / BORN TO RUN / MY BEAUTIFUL REWARD / JERSEY GIRL

Audience tape - Book Of Dreams premieres.

04-08-92 - E.RUTHERFORD, NJ - USA, MEADOWLANDS ARENA

RED HEADED WOMAN / BETTER DAYS / LOCAL HERO / LUCKY TOWN / DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN / GROWIN'UP / 57 CHANNELS / TRAPPED / BADLANDS / PONY BOY / LIVING PROOF / MY HOMETOWN / LEAP OF FAITH / MAN'S JOB / ROLL OF THE DICE / BECAUSE THE NIGHT / COVER ME / BRILLIANT DISGUISE / I'M ON FIRE / BOOK OF DREAMS / SOULS OF THE DEPARTED / BORN IN THE USA / LIGHT OF DAY / PROVE IT ALL NIGHT / GLORY DAYS / DARLINGTON COUNTY / HUNGRY HEART / THUNDER ROAD / BORN TO RUN / JERSEY GIRL

Audience tape – “Red Headed Woman” opens the set and “Growin' Up” makes tour debut as well as “Because The Night”. The last of two “Pony Boy”s are played.

06-08-92 - E.RUTHERFORD, NJ - USA, MEADOWLANDS ARENA

LOCAL HERO / BETTER DAYS / LUCKY TOWN / DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN / GROWIN'UP / SPIRIT IN THE NIGHT / 57 CHANNELS / BADLANDS / LIVING PROOF / THE RIVER / TRAPPED / MY HOMETOWN / LEAP OF FAITH / MAN'S JOB / ROLL OF THE DICE / BECAUSE THE NIGHT / COVER ME / BRILLIANT DISGUISE / HUMAN TOUCH / SOULS OF THE DEPARTED / BORN IN THE USA / LIGHT OF DAY / GLORY DAYS / WORKING ON THE HIGHWAY / HUNGRY HEART / LEAP OF FAITH / THUNDER ROAD / BORN TO RUN / JERSEY GIRL / BOBBY JEAN

Audience tape – “Spirit In The Night” is an acoustic version with Bruce and Roy at it again. “Leap Of Faith” played twice for the filming of the video. Audio recording of “Leap Of Faith” (same as the video version) was officially released on the “Leap Of Faith” (studio) 7” vinyl B-side and as a bonus track on the “Leap Of Faith” cd-single later that year.

07-08-92 - E.RUTHERFORD, NJ - USA, MEADOWLANDS ARENA

BETTER DAYS / LOCAL HERO / LUCKY TOWN / DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN / FOR YOU / GROWIN'UP / 57 CHANNELS / BADLANDS / TRAPPED / THE RIVER / LIVING PROOF / MY HOMETOWN / LEAP OF FAITH / MAN'S JOB / ROLL OF THE DICE / BECAUSE THE NIGHT / COVER ME / BRILLIANT DISGUISE / RACING IN THE STREET / SOULS OF THE DEPARTED / BORN IN THE USA / LIGHT OF DAY / ALL THE WAY HOME / GLORY DAYS / DARLINGTON COUNTY / HUNGRY HEART / THUNDER ROAD / BORN TO RUN / MY BEAUTIFUL REWARD / BOBBY JEAN / WORKING ON THE HIGHWAY

Audience tape - show includes “For You” (Bruce and Roy again) and “Racing In The Street” as well as Southside Johnny guesting on “All The Way Home”. “Darlington County” starts with Bruce singing the first two lines to himself before the bands kicks in. “Hungry Heart” returns to the familiar  full band version, still without Clarence on saxophone, version 3 for this tour. Released on "Welcome Home Part 1" and on "New Jersey Friday Night" which is reported to be better quality.


All images Copyright Wolfgang's Vault

10-08-92 - E.RUTHERFORD, NJ - USA, MEADOWLANDS ARENA

S/C:- ROSALITA / 4TH OF JULY, ASBURY PARK (SANDY)

SHERRY DARLING / BETTER DAYS / LOCAL HERO / LUCKY TOWN / ATLANTIC CITY / DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN / SPIRIT IN THE NIGHT / 57 CHANNELS / TRAPPED / BADLANDS / LIVING PROOF / MY HOMETOWN / LEAP OF FAITH / MAN'S JOB / ROLL OF THE DICE / PROVE IT ALL NIGHT / COVER ME / BRILLIANT DISGUISE / I'M ON FIRE / HUMAN TOUCH / SOULS OF THE DEPARTED / BORN IN THE USA / LIGHT OF DAY / GLORY DAYS / DARLINGTON COUNTY / HUNGRY HEART / THUNDER ROAD / BORN TO RUN / 4TH OF JULY, ASBURY PARK (SANDY) / ROSALITA / JERSEY GIRL / WORKING ON THE HIGHWAY

Audience tape - 32 song finale to the stand - includes “Sherry Darling” (acoustic with Bruce and Roy), full band “Sandy” and “Rosalita” are added. Little Steven features on guitar, vocals on “Glory Days” and “Darlington County”. Thanks to Johanna for the soundcheck and Carlo for additional info.

13-08-92 - WORCHESTER, MA - USA, THE CENTRUM

S/C:- PART MAN PART MONKEY / VIVA LAS VEGAS

RED HEADED WOMAN / BETTER DAYS / LOCAL HERO / LUCKY TOWN / DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN / SPIRIT IN THE NIGHT / 57 CHANNELS / TRAPPED / BADLANDS / LIVING PROOF / IF I SHOULD FALL BEHIND / MY HOMETOWN / LEAP OF FAITH / MAN'S JOB / ROLL OF THE DICE / BECAUSE THE NIGHT / COVER ME / HUMAN TOUCH / ALL THE WAY HOME / BOOK OF DREAMS / SOULS OF THE DEPARTED / BORN IN THE USA / REAL WORLD / LIGHT OF DAY / BRILLIANT DISGUISE / GLORY DAYS / DARLINGTON COUNTY / HUNGRY HEART / THUNDER ROAD / BORN TO RUN / MY BEAUTIFUL REWARD / WORKING ON THE HIGHWAY

Audience tape. Available on CDR "Tonite This Fool Is Halfway To Heaven". Thanks to Johanna for the soundcheck info.


Thanks to Wayne for the ticket image & to Donna for the setlists.

14-08-92 - WORCHESTER, MA - USA, THE CENTRUM

SHERRY DARLING / BETTER DAYS / LOCAL HERO / LUCKY TOWN / ATLANTIC CITY / DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN / GROWIN'UP / 57 CHANNELS / TRAPPED / BADLANDS / LIVING PROOF / MY HOMETOWN / LEAP OF FAITH / MAN'S JOB / ROLL OF THE DICE / PROVE IT ALL NIGHT / COVER ME / BRILLIANT DISGUISE / HUMAN TOUCH / SOULS OF THE DEPARTED / BORN IN THE USA / LIGHT OF DAY / GLORY DAYS / DARLINGTON COUNTY / HUNGRY HEART / THUNDER ROAD / BORN TO RUN / FOLLOW THAT DREAM / BOBBY JEAN / WORKING ON THE HIGHWAY

Audience Tape - available on CDR "I Feel Like I'm Coming Home"

17-08-92 - AUBURN HILLS, MI - USA, THE PALACE

S/C:- ACROSS THE BORDERLINE

RED HEADED WOMAN / BETTER DAYS / LOCAL HERO / LUCKY TOWN / DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN / DANCING IN THE DARK / SPIRIT IN THE NIGHT / 57 CHANNELS / TRAPPED / BADLANDS / LIVING PROOF / IF I SHOULD FALL BEHIND / MY HOMETOWN / LEAP OF FAITH / MAN'S JOB / ROLL OF THE DICE / PROVE IT ALL NIGHT / COVER ME / BRILLIANT DISGUISE / SOULS OF THE DEPARTED / BORN IN THE USA / LIGHT OF DAY / GLORY DAYS / DARLINGTON COUNTY / HUNGRY HEART / THUNDER ROAD / BORN TO RUN / MY BEAUTIFUL REWARD / WORKING ON THE HIGHWAY

Audience tape. Thanks to Johanna for the soundcheck info.

18-08-92 - AUBURN HILLS, MI - USA, THE PALACE

BETTER DAYS / LOCAL HERO / LUCKY TOWN / ATLANTIC CITY / DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN / GROWIN'UP / 57 CHANNELS / BADLANDS / TRAPPED / THE RIVER / LIVING PROOF / MY HOMETOWN / LEAP OF FAITH / MAN'S JOB / ROLL OF THE DICE / BECAUSE THE NIGHT / COVER ME / BRILLIANT DISGUISE / HUMAN TOUCH / SOULS OF THE DEPARTED / BORN IN THE USA / LIGHT OF DAY / 4TH OF JULY, ASBURY PARK (SANDY) / GLORY DAYS / BOBBY JEAN / HUNGRY HEART / THUNDER ROAD / BORN TO RUN / FOLLOW THAT DREAM / RAMBLIN' GAMBLIN' MAN / WORKING ON THE HIGHWAY / DARLINGTON COUNTY

Audience tape.Available on CDR "Auburn Hills 92. Contains a one off “Ramblin’ Gamblin' Man”.


Thanks to Dave Lieben for the ticket.

21-08-92 - CLEVELAND, OH - USA, RICHFIELD COLISEUM

RED HEADED WOMAN / BETTER DAYS / LOCAL HERO / LUCKY TOWN / DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN / DANCING IN THE DARK / SPIRIT IN THE NIGHT / 57 CHANNELS / TRAPPED / BADLANDS / LIVING PROOF / IF I SHOULD FALL BEHIND / MY HOMETOWN / LEAP OF FAITH / MAN'S JOB / ROLL OF THE DICE / PROVE IT ALL NIGHT / COVER ME / BRILLIANT DISGUISE / I'M ON FIRE / SOULS OF THE DEPARTED / BORN IN THE USA / REAL WORLD / LIGHT OF DAY / HUMAN TOUCH / GLORY DAYS / DARLINGTON COUNTY / HUNGRY HEART / THUNDER ROAD / BORN TO RUN / MY BEAUTIFUL REWARD

Audience tape.


Thanks to Shawn Quigley for the pic

22-08-92 - CLEVELAND, OH - USA, RICHFIELD COLISEUM

BETTER DAYS / LOCAL HERO / LUCKY TOWN / ATLANTIC CITY / GROWIN'UP / 57 CHANNELS / BADLANDS / THE RIVER / LIVING PROOF / IF I SHOULD FALL BEHIND / LEAP OF FAITH / MAN'S JOB / ROLL OF THE DICE / GLORIA'S EYES / COVER ME / BRILLIANT DISGUISE / I WISH I WERE BLIND / SOULS OF THE DEPARTED / BORN IN THE USA / LIGHT OF DAY / HUMAN TOUCH / GLORY DAYS / BOBBY JEAN / HUNGRY HEART / THUNDER ROAD / BORN TO RUN / MY BEAUTIFUL REWARD / WORKING ON THE HIGHWAY

Audience tape


Thanks to Shawn Quigley for the pic

25-08-92 - LARGO, MD - USA, CAPITOL CENTER

S/C:- SOUL DRIVER (multiple takes)/ ROLL OF THE DICE

BETTER DAYS / LOCAL HERO / LUCKY TOWN / DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN / DANCING IN THE DARK / 57 CHANNELS / TRAPPED / BADLANDS / LIVING PROOF / IF I SHOULD FALL BEHIND / MY HOMETOWN / LEAP OF FAITH / MAN'S JOB / ROLL OF THE DICE / GLORIA'S EYES / COVER ME / BRILLIANT DISGUISE / I WISH I WERE BLIND / SOULS OF THE DEPARTED / BORN IN THE USA / REAL WORLD / LIGHT OF DAY / HUMAN TOUCH / GLORY DAYS / DARLINGTON COUNTY / HUNGRY HEART / THUNDER ROAD / BORN TO RUN / MY BEAUTIFUL REWARD

Audience tape. Thanks to Johanna for the soundcheck info.

26-08-92 - LARGO, MD - USA, CAPITOL CENTER

BETTER DAYS / LOCAL HERO / LUCKY TOWN / ATLANTIC CITY / GROWIN'UP / 57 CHANNELS / BADLANDS / THE RIVER / LIVING PROOF / IF I SHOULD FALL BEHIND / LEAP OF FAITH / MAN'S JOB / ROLL OF THE DICE / PROVE IT ALL NIGHT / COVER ME / BRILLIANT DISGUISE / BOOK OF DREAMS / SOULS OF THE DEPARTED / BORN IN THE USA / LIGHT OF DAY / HUMAN TOUCH / GLORY DAYS / BOBBY JEAN / THUNDER ROAD / BORN TO RUN / MY BEAUTIFUL REWARD / WORKING ON THE HIGHWAY

Audience tape

28-08-92 - PHILADELPHIA, PA - USA, THE SPECTRUM

S/C:- THE LONG GOODBYE / BETTER DAYS / SOUL DRIVER

BETTER DAYS / LOCAL HERO / LUCKY TOWN / DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN / GROWIN'UP / 57 CHANNELS / TRAPPED / BADLANDS / LIVING PROOF / IF I SHOULD FALL BEHIND / MY HOMETOWN / LEAP OF FAITH / MAN'S JOB / ROLL OF THE DICE / GLORIA'S EYES / COVER ME / BRILLIANT DISGUISE / SOUL DRIVER / SOULS OF THE DEPARTED / BORN IN THE USA / REAL WORLD / LIGHT OF DAY / HUMAN TOUCH / GLORY DAYS / BOBBY JEAN / THUNDER ROAD / BORN TO RUN / MY BEAUTIFUL REWARD

Audience tape of both the soundcheck and the show. Thanks to Kevin for the soundcheck details.


Thanks to Cliff for the upper left image.

29-08-92 - PHILADELPHIA, PA - USA, THE SPECTRUM

RED HEADED WOMAN / BETTER DAYS / LOCAL HERO / LUCKY TOWN / ATLANTIC CITY / SPIRIT IN THE NIGHT / 57 CHANNELS / BADLANDS / THE RIVER / LIVING PROOF / IF I SHOULD FALL BEHIND / LEAP OF FAITH / MAN'S JOB / ROLL OF THE DICE / PROVE IT ALL NIGHT / COVER ME / BRILLIANT DISGUISE / I WISH I WERE BLIND / SOULS OF THE DEPARTED / BORN IN THE USA / LIGHT OF DAY / HUMAN TOUCH / GLORY DAYS / HUNGRY HEART / THUNDER ROAD / BORN TO RUN / MY BEAUTIFUL REWARD / ALL OR NOTHING AT ALL / WORKING ON THE HIGHWAY / DARLINGTON COUNTY / BOBBY JEAN / FOLLOW THAT DREAM

Audience tape.


Thanks to Mike for the pic

02-09-92 - TINLEY PARK, IL - USA, WORLD MUSIC THEATER

RED HEADED WOMAN / BETTER DAYS / LOCAL HERO / LUCKY TOWN / DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN / GROWIN'UP / 57 CHANNELS / TRAPPED / BADLANDS / LIVING PROOF / IF I SHOULD FALL BEHIND / LEAP OF FAITH / MAN'S JOB / ROLL OF THE DICE / GLORIA'S EYES / COVER ME / BRILLIANT DISGUISE / SOUL DRIVER / SOULS OF THE DEPARTED / BORN IN THE USA / REAL WORLD / LIGHT OF DAY / HUMAN TOUCH / GLORY DAYS / BOBBY JEAN / HUNGRY HEART / THUNDER ROAD / BORN TO RUN / MY BEAUTIFUL REWARD / WORKING ON THE HIGHWAY

Audience tape. Available on CDR "Tinley Park Night"

03-09-92 - TINLEY PARK, IL - USA, WORLD MUSIC THEATER

BETTER DAYS / LOCAL HERO / LUCKY TOWN / ATLANTIC CITY / BIG MUDDY / 57 CHANNELS / BADLANDS / LIVING PROOF / THE RIVER / LEAP OF FAITH / MAN'S JOB / ROLL OF THE DICE / PROVE IT ALL NIGHT / COVER ME / BRILLIANT DISGUISE / ALL THE WAY HOME / SOULS OF THE DEPARTED / BORN IN THE USA / REAL WORLD / LIGHT OF DAY / HUMAN TOUCH / GLORY DAYS / DARLINGTON COUNTY / THUNDER ROAD / BORN TO RUN / MY BEAUTIFUL REWARD / WORKING ON THE HIGHWAY / BOBBY JEAN / HUNGRY HEART

Audience tape - tape does not include the final track - good sound.

22-09-92 - LOS ANGELES, CA - USA, WARNER HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS

S/C - 57 CHANNELS / LEAP OF FAITH / MAN'S JOB / ROLL OF THE DICE / SOUL DRIVER / SOULS OF THE DEPARTED / BOOK OF DREAMS / HUMAN TOUCH / LIVING PROOF / MY BEAUTIFUL REWARD / BETTER DAYS / RED HEADED WOMAN / THUNDER ROAD

RED HEADED WOMAN / BETTER DAYS / LOCAL HERO / LUCKY TOWN / ATLANTIC CITY / DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN / BOOK OF DREAMS / 57 CHANNELS / THE BIG MUDDY / LIVING PROOF / IF I SHOULD FALL BEHIND / LEAP OF FAITH / LEAP OF FAITH #2 / MANS JOB / ROLL OF THE DICE / GROWIN' UP / HUMAN TOUCH / SOUL DRIVER / SOULS OF THE DEPARTED / I WISH I WERE BLIND / THUNDER ROAD / MY BEAUTIFUL REWARD / LIGHT OF DAY / LOCAL HERO #2 / DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN #2 / GLORY DAYS

The MTV XXPlugged concert - which was most decidedly plugged in. Released on CD "57 Channels And Bruce Plugged In" (BGO) and "Plugged" (RP). Soundcheck released on CD "Plugged Rehearsals" (KTS). Released officially – in incomplete form and featuring a totally mixed-up song sequence – on the “In Concert/MTV Plugged” double vinyl/CD album, VHS, US-only laserdisc (with “Roll Of The Dice” as a bonus track) and, most recently, on DVD, which also includes “Roll Of The Dice” as its only “extra”. Two additional audio recordings from this show (“Growin’ Up” and “The Big Muddy”) later turned up on the “Streets Of Philadelphia” CD EP. The complete and unedited MTV performance is now circulating on a high-quality, fan-made DVD as well.


Thanks to Shenandoah for the images.

24-09-92 - LOS ANGELES, CA - USA, SPORTS ARENA

BETTER DAYS / LOCAL HERO / LUCKY TOWN / DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN / ATLANTIC CITY / BIG MUDDY / 57 CHANNELS / TRAPPED / BADLANDS / LIVING PROOF / IF I SHOULD FALL BEHIND / LEAP OF FAITH / MAN'S JOB / ROLL OF THE DICE / GLORIA'S EYES / THE LONG GOODBYE / COVER ME / BRILLIANT DISGUISE / SOUL DRIVER / SOULS OF THE DEPARTED / BORN IN THE USA / REAL WORLD / LIGHT OF DAY / HUMAN TOUCH / GLORY DAYS / BOBBY JEAN / THUNDER ROAD / BORN TO RUN / MY BEAUTIFUL REWARD

Audience tape. Includes a rare “The Long Goodbye”, one of three. Thanks Per.

25-09-92 - LOS ANGELES, CA - USA, SPORTS ARENA

BETTER DAYS / LOCAL HERO / LUCKY TOWN / ATLANTIC CITY / BIG MUDDY / 57 CHANNELS / TRAPPED / BADLANDS / LIVING PROOF / IF I SHOULD FALL BEHIND / LEAP OF FAITH / MAN'S JOB / ROLL OF THE DICE / GLORIA'S EYES / COVER ME / BRILLIANT DISGUISE / SOUL DRIVER / SOULS OF THE DEPARTED / BORN IN THE USA / REAL WORLD / LIGHT OF DAY / HUMAN TOUCH / GLORY DAYS / BOBBY JEAN / WORKING ON THE HIGHWAY / THUNDER ROAD / BORN TO RUN / MY BEAUTIFUL REWARD

Audience tape - Released on CD "Ramblin Gamblin Man" (ES). Thanks to Jyrki for the setlist correction.


Thanks to Cliff for the ticket image. All pass images Copyright Wolfgang's Vault

28-09-92 - LOS ANGELES, CA - USA, SPORTS ARENA

BETTER DAYS / LOCAL HERO / LUCKY TOWN / DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN / ATLANTIC CITY / BIG MUDDY / 57 CHANNELS / TRAPPED / BADLANDS / LIVING PROOF / IF I SHOULD FALL BEHIND / LEAP OF FAITH / MAN'S JOB / ROLL OF THE DICE / GLORIA'S EYES / COVER ME / BRILLIANT DISGUISE / SOUL DRIVER / SOULS OF THE DEPARTED / BORN IN THE USA / REAL WORLD / LIGHT OF DAY / HUMAN TOUCH / GLORY DAYS / BOBBY JEAN / THUNDER ROAD / BORN TO RUN / MY BEAUTIFUL REWARD / WORKING ON THE HIGHWAY

Audience tape. Features Danny Federici keyboards on Bobby Jean, Thunder Road, Born to Run, My Beautiful Reward and Working on the Highway. Thanks to Carlo for the additional info. Released on CDR "Just A Mile Outta Hell" (BTS8)

29-09-92 - SAN DIEGO, CA - USA, SPORTS ARENA

BETTER DAYS / LOCAL HERO / LUCKY TOWN / DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN / ATLANTIC CITY / BIG MUDDY / 57 CHANNELS / TRAPPED / BADLANDS / LIVING PROOF / IF I SHOULD FALL BEHIND / LEAP OF FAITH / MAN'S JOB / ROLL OF THE DICE / GLORIA'S EYES / COVER ME / BRILLIANT DISGUISE / SOUL DRIVER / SOULS OF THE DEPARTED / BORN IN THE USA / REAL WORLD / LIGHT OF DAY / HUMAN TOUCH / GLORY DAYS / BOBBY JEAN / THUNDER ROAD / BORN TO RUN / MY BEAUTIFUL REWARD

Audience tape. Available on CDR "A Night In San Diego"

02-10-92 - PHOENIX, AZ - USA, AMERICA WEST ARENA

S/C:- LUCKY TOWN / BORN IN THE USA

BETTER DAYS / LOCAL HERO / LUCKY TOWN / DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN / ATLANTIC CITY / BIG MUDDY / 57 CHANNELS / TRAPPED / BADLANDS / LIVING PROOF / IF I SHOULD FALL BEHIND / LEAP OF FAITH / MAN'S JOB / ROLL OF THE DICE / GLORIA'S EYES / COVER ME / BRILLIANT DISGUISE / SOUL DRIVER / SOULS OF THE DEPARTED / BORN IN THE USA / REAL WORLD / LIGHT OF DAY / HUMAN TOUCH / GLORY DAYS / BOBBY JEAN / THUNDER ROAD / BORN TO RUN / MY BEAUTIFUL REWARD

Audience tape. Thanks to Johanna for the soundcheck info.

03-10-92 - PHOENIX, AZ - USA, AMERICA WEST ARENA

S/C:- BECAUSE THE NIGHT / LUCKY TOWN / REAL WORLD

BETTER DAYS / LOCAL HERO / LUCKY TOWN / DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN / BIG MUDDY / 57 CHANNELS / BADLANDS / THE RIVER / LIVING PROOF / IF I SHOULD FALL BEHIND / LEAP OF FAITH / MAN'S JOB / ROLL OF THE DICE / PROVE IT ALL NIGHT / COVER ME / BRILLIANT DISGUISE / SOUL DRIVER / SOULS OF THE DEPARTED / BORN IN THE USA / REAL WORLD / LIGHT OF DAY / HUMAN TOUCH / GLORY DAYS / DARLINGTON COUNTY / THUNDER ROAD / BORN TO RUN / MY BEAUTIFUL REWARD / WORKING ON THE HIGHWAY / HUNGRY HEART

Audience tape. Thanks to Johanna for the soundcheck info.

06-10-92 - SACRAMENTO, NE - USA, ARCO ARENA

BETTER DAYS / LOCAL HERO / LUCKY TOWN / DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN / BIG MUDDY / 57 CHANNELS / TRAPPED / BADLANDS / LIVING PROOF / IF I SHOULD FALL BEHIND / LEAP OF FAITH / MAN'S JOB / ROLL OF THE DICE / GLORIA'S EYES / COVER ME / BRILLIANT DISGUISE / SOUL DRIVER / SOULS OF THE DEPARTED / BORN IN THE USA / REAL WORLD / LIGHT OF DAY / HUMAN TOUCH / GLORY DAYS / BOBBY JEAN / THUNDER ROAD / BORN TO RUN / MY BEAUTIFUL REWARD

Audience tape. Released on CDR "Crash & Burn" (Crow)

13-10-92 - SEATTLE, WA - USA, TACOMA DOME

S/C:- BETTER DAYS / LUCKY TOWN / THE BIG MUDDY

BETTER DAYS / LOCAL HERO / LUCKY TOWN / DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN / BIG MUDDY / 57 CHANNELS / TRAPPED / BADLANDS / LIVING PROOF / IF I SHOULD FALL BEHIND / LEAP OF FAITH / MAN'S JOB / ROLL OF THE DICE / GLORIA'S EYES / COVER ME / BRILLIANT DISGUISE / SOUL DRIVER / SOULS OF THE DEPARTED / BORN IN THE USA / REAL WORLD / LIGHT OF DAY / HUMAN TOUCH / GLORY DAYS / BOBBY JEAN / THUNDER ROAD / BORN TO RUN / MY BEAUTIFUL REWARD

Audience tape - Released on CD "Good Seats Still Available" (UM). Thanks to Johanna for the soundcheck info.


Thanks to Christine for the pass.

15-10-92 - VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, PNE STADIUM

S/C:- CROSS MY HEART / ALL OR NOTHIN' AT ALL

RED HEADED WOMAN / BETTER DAYS / LOCAL HERO / LUCKY TOWN / DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN / BIG MUDDY / 57 CHANNELS / TRAPPED / BADLANDS / LIVING PROOF / IF I SHOULD FALL BEHIND / LEAP OF FAITH / MAN'S JOB / ROLL OF THE DICE / GLORIA'S EYES / COVER ME / BRILLIANT DISGUISE / SOUL DRIVER / SOULS OF THE DEPARTED / BORN IN THE USA / REAL WORLD / LIGHT OF DAY / HUMAN TOUCH / GLORY DAYS / BOBBY JEAN / THUNDER ROAD / BORN TO RUN / MY BEAUTIFUL REWARD

Audience tape. Thanks to Johanna for the soundcheck info.


Thanks to Christine for the Photo and upper right ticket. Photo has Bruce leaving the stage after the soundcheck.

17-10-92 - CALGARY, ALBERTA, OLYMPIC SADDLEDOME

BETTER DAYS / LOCAL HERO / LUCKY TOWN / DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN / BIG MUDDY / 57 CHANNELS / TRAPPED / BADLANDS / LIVING PROOF / IF I SHOULD FALL BEHIND / LEAP OF FAITH / MAN'S JOB / ROLL OF THE DICE / GLORIA'S EYES / COVER ME / BRILLIANT DISGUISE / SOUL DRIVER / SOULS OF THE DEPARTED / BORN IN THE USA / REAL WORLD / LIGHT OF DAY / HUMAN TOUCH / GLORY DAYS / BOBBY JEAN / THUNDER ROAD / BORN TO RUN / MY BEAUTIFUL REWARD

Audience tape.


Thanks to Dale for the tix scan.

18-10-92 - EDMONTON, ALBERTA, NORTHLANDS COLISEUM

S/C:- LUCKY TOWN

BETTER DAYS / LOCAL HERO / LUCKY TOWN / DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN / BIG MUDDY / 57 CHANNELS / TRAPPED / BADLANDS / LIVING PROOF / IF I SHOULD FALL BEHIND / LEAP OF FAITH / MAN'S JOB / ROLL OF THE DICE / GLORIA'S EYES / COVER ME / BRILLIANT DISGUISE / SOUL DRIVER / SOULS OF THE DEPARTED / BORN IN THE USA / REAL WORLD / LIGHT OF DAY / HUMAN TOUCH / GLORY DAYS / BOBBY JEAN / THUNDER ROAD / BORN TO RUN / MY BEAUTIFUL REWARD

Audience tape. Released on CDR. Thanks to Johanna for the soundcheck info.

21-10-92 - MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA - USA, SHORELINE AMPH.

S/C:- BETTER DAYS / BRILLIANT DISGUISE

BETTER DAYS / LOCAL HERO / LUCKY TOWN / DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN / BIG MUDDY / 57 CHANNELS / TRAPPED / BADLANDS / LIVING PROOF / IF I SHOULD FALL BEHIND / LEAP OF FAITH / MAN'S JOB / ROLL OF THE DICE / GLORIA'S EYES / COVER ME / BRILLIANT DISGUISE / SOUL DRIVER / SOULS OF THE DEPARTED / BORN IN THE USA / REAL WORLD / LIGHT OF DAY / HUMAN TOUCH / GLORY DAYS / BOBBY JEAN / THUNDER ROAD / BORN TO RUN / MY BEAUTIFUL REWARD

Audience tape. Show originally scheduled for 08/10/92. Thanks to Johanna for the soundcheck info.


Thanks to Steven www.eyecandypromo.com for the passes

22-10-92 - MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA - USA, SHORELINE AMPH.

S/C:- BETTER DAYS / MANSION ON THE HILL

RED HEADED WOMAN / BETTER DAYS / LOCAL HERO / LUCKY TOWN / ATLANTIC CITY / BIG MUDDY / 57 CHANNELS / BADLANDS / THE RIVER / LIVING PROOF / IF I SHOULD FALL BEHIND / LEAP OF FAITH / MAN'S JOB / ROLL OF THE DICE / THE LONG GOODBYE / COVER ME / BRILLIANT DISGUISE / SOUL DRIVER / SOULS OF THE DEPARTED / BORN IN THE USA / REAL WORLD / LIGHT OF DAY / HUMAN TOUCH / GLORY DAYS / BOBBY JEAN / THUNDER ROAD / BORN TO RUN / MY BEAUTIFUL REWARD / WORKING ON THE HIGHWAY

Audience tape. Originally scheduled for 09/10/92. Thanks to Johanna for the soundcheck info.

26-10-92 - DENVER, CO - USA, McNICHOLS ARENA

S/C:- BETTER DAYS / LUCKY TOWN

BETTER DAYS / LOCAL HERO / LUCKY TOWN / DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN / BIG MUDDY / 57 CHANNELS / TRAPPED / BADLANDS / LIVING PROOF / IF I SHOULD FALL BEHIND / LEAP OF FAITH / MAN'S JOB / ROLL OF THE DICE / GLORIA'S EYES / COVER ME / BRILLIANT DISGUISE / SOUL DRIVER / SOULS OF THE DEPARTED / BORN IN THE USA / REAL WORLD / LIGHT OF DAY / HUMAN TOUCH / GLORY DAYS / BOBBY JEAN / HUNGRY HEART / THUNDER ROAD / BORN TO RUN / MY BEAUTIFUL REWARD

Thanks to Johanna for the soundcheck info.

30-10-92 - AMES, IO - USA, HILTON COLISEUM

BETTER DAYS / LOCAL HERO / LUCKY TOWN / DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN / BIG MUDDY / 57 CHANNELS / TRAPPED / BADLANDS / LIVING PROOF / IF I SHOULD FALL BEHIND / LEAP OF FAITH / MAN'S JOB / ROLL OF THE DICE / GLORIA'S EYES / COVER ME / BRILLIANT DISGUISE / SOUL DRIVER / SOULS OF THE DEPARTED / BORN IN THE USA / REAL WORLD / LIGHT OF DAY / HUMAN TOUCH / GLORY DAYS / BOBBY JEAN / THUNDER ROAD / BORN TO RUN / MY BEAUTIFUL REWARD / WORKING ON THE HIGHWAY

Audience tape.


Thanks to Mark for the scan.

31-10-92 - MINNEAPOLIS, MN - USA, TARGET CENTER

SPIRIT IN THE NIGHT / BETTER DAYS / LOCAL HERO / LUCKY TOWN / ATLANTIC CITY / BIG MUDDY / 57 CHANNELS / TRAPPED / BADLANDS / LIVING PROOF / IF I SHOULD FALL BEHIND / LEAP OF FAITH / MAN'S JOB / ROLL OF THE DICE / GLORIA'S EYES / COVER ME / BRILLIANT DISGUISE / SOUL DRIVER / SOULS OF THE DEPARTED / BORN IN THE USA / REAL WORLD / LIGHT OF DAY / HUMAN TOUCH / GLORY DAYS / BOBBY JEAN / THUNDER ROAD / BORN TO RUN / MY BEAUTIFUL REWARD

Audience tape. “Spirit In The Night” includes Roy playing Bach’s “Toccata” in the intro

03-11-92 - MILWAUKEE, WI - USA, BRADLEY CENTER

BETTER DAYS / LOCAL HERO / LUCKY TOWN / DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN / BIG MUDDY / 57 CHANNELS / TRAPPED / BADLANDS / LIVING PROOF / IF I SHOULD FALL BEHIND / LEAP OF FAITH / MAN'S JOB / ROLL OF THE DICE / GLORIA'S EYES / COVER ME / BRILLIANT DISGUISE / SOUL DRIVER / SOULS OF THE DEPARTED / BORN IN THE USA / REAL WORLD / LIGHT OF DAY / HUMAN TOUCH / GLORY DAYS / BOBBY JEAN / HUNGRY HEART / THUNDER ROAD / BORN TO RUN / MY BEAUTIFUL REWARD

Audience tape.


Thanks to Polo and FFDan for the images.

05-11-92 - TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA - SKYDOME

BETTER DAYS / LOCAL HERO / LUCKYTOWN / DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN / THE BIG MUDDY / 57 CHANNELS / TRAPPED / BADLANDS / LIVING PROOF / IF I SHOULD FALL BEHIND / LEAP OF FAITH / MAN'S JOB / ROLL OF A DICE / GLORIA'S EYES / COVER ME / BRILLIANT DISGUISE / SOUL DRIVER / SOULS OF THE DEPARTED / BORN IN THE USA / REAL WORLD / LIGHT OF DAY / HUMAN TOUCH / GLORY DAYS / BOBBY JEAN / HUNGRY HEART / THUNDER ROAD / BORN TO RUN / MY BEAUTIFUL REWARD

Audience tape - poor quality with many drop outs. Thanks to Grethe for the info.


Thanks to Kevin for the stub.

06-11-92 - TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA - SKYDOME

BETTER DAYS / LOCAL HERO / LUCKY TOWN / ATLANTIC CITY / SPIRIT IN THE NIGHT / 57 CHANNELS / TRAPPED / BADLANDS / LIVING PROOF / IF I SHOULD FALL BEHIND / LEAP OF FAITH / MAN'S JOB / ROLL OF THE DICE / GLORIA'S EYES / PROVE IT ALL NIGHT / COVER ME / BRILLIANT DISGUISE / SOUL DRIVER / SOULS OF THE DEPARTED / BORN IN THE USA / REAL WORLD / LIGHT OF DAY / HUMAN TOUCH / GLORY DAYS / BOBBY JEAN / THUNDER ROAD / BORN TO RUN / MY BEAUTIFUL REWARD / WORKING ON THE HIGHWAY


Thanks to Greg for the image

09-11-92 - UNIONDALE, NY - USA, NASSAU COLISEUM

BETTER DAYS / LOCAL HERO / LUCKY TOWN / ATLANTIC CITY / BIG MUDDY / 57 CHANNELS / TRAPPED / BADLANDS / LIVING PROOF / IF I SHOULD FALL BEHIND / LEAP OF FAITH / MAN'S JOB / ROLL OF THE DICE / GLORIA'S EYES / COVER ME / BRILLIANT DISGUISE / SOUL DRIVER / SOULS OF THE DEPARTED / BORN IN THE USA / REAL WORLD / LIGHT OF DAY / HUMAN TOUCH / GLORY DAYS / BOBBY JEAN / THUNDER ROAD / BORN TO RUN / MY BEAUTIFUL REWARD

Audience Tape. Features Little Steven guitar, vocal on Glory days. Thanks to Carlo for the info. Released on CDR "Riders On This Train"

10-11-92 - UNIONDALE, NY - USA, NASSAU COLISEUM

BETTER DAYS / LOCAL HERO / LUCKY TOWN / DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN / BIG MUDDY / 57 CHANNELS / TRAPPED / BADLANDS / THE RIVER / LIVING PROOF / LEAP OF FAITH / MAN'S JOB / ROLL OF THE DICE / PROVE IT ALL NIGHT / COVER ME / BRILLIANT DISGUISE / CROSS MY HEART / SOUL DRIVER / BORN IN THE USA / REAL WORLD / LIGHT OF DAY / HUMAN TOUCH / GLORY DAYS / HUNGRY HEART / THUNDER ROAD / BORN TO RUN / MY BEAUTIFUL REWARD / WORKING ON THE HIGHWAY

Audience tape. The second “Cross My Heart” is an unique acoustic version with Bruce and Roy. Billy Joel guests on keyboards for “Glory Days”. Thanks to Carlo & Per for additional info.

13-11-92 - SYRACUSE, NY - USA, CARRIER DOME

BETTER DAYS / LOCAL HERO / LUCKY TOWN / DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN / BIG MUDDY / 57 CHANNELS / TRAPPED / BADLANDS / THE RIVER / IF I SHOULD FALL BEHIND / LIVING PROOF / LEAP OF FAITH / MAN'S JOB / ROLL OF THE DICE / GLORIA'S EYES / COVER ME / BRILLIANT DISGUISE / SOULD DRIVER / SOULS OF THE DEPARTED / BORN IN THE USA / REAL WORLD / LIGHT OF DAY / HUMAN TOUCH / GLORY DAYS / BOBBY JEAN / THUNDER ROAD / BORN TO RUN / MY BEAUTIFUL REWARD / WORKING ON THE HIGHWAY

Audience tape. Features Jon Landau guitar on Glory Days and Santa Claus is Coming to Town - thanks to Carlo for info. Released on CDR "Carvin' Lucky Charms"

15-11-92 - HARTFORD, CT - USA, CIVIC CENTER

BETTER DAYS / LOCAL HERO / LUCKY TOWN / DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN / BIG MUDDY / 57 CHANNELS / TRAPPED / BADLANDS / THE RIVER / LIVING PROOF / IF I SHOULD FALL BEHIND / LEAP OF FAITH / MAN'S JOB / ROLL OF THE DICE / GLORIA'S EYES / COVER ME / BRILLIANT DISGUISE / SOUL DRIVER / SOULS OF THE DEPARTED / BORN IN THE USA / REAL WORLD / LIGHT OF DAY / HUMAN TOUCH / GLORY DAYS / BOBBY JEAN / THUNDER ROAD / BORN TO RUN / MY BEAUTIFUL REWARD / WORKING ON THE HIGHWAY

Audience tape. Whole show except the final track is available on good quality DVD.

17-11-92 - CHAPEL HILL, NC - USA, D.SMITH ARENA

BETTER DAYS / LOCAL HERO / LUCKY TOWN / DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN / BIG MUDDY / 57 CHANNELS / TRAPPED / BADLANDS / THE RIVER / LIVING PROOF / IF I SHOULD FALL BEHIND / LEAP OF FAITH / MAN'S JOB / ROLL OF THE DICE / GLORIA'S EYES / COVER ME / BRILLIANT DISGUISE / SOUL DRIVER / SOULS OF THE DEPARTED / BORN IN THE USA / REAL WORLD / LIGHT OF DAY / HUMAN TOUCH / GLORY DAYS / BOBBY JEAN / THUNDER ROAD / BORN TO RUN / MY BEAUTIFUL REWARD / WORKING ON THE HIGHWAY

Audience tape.

18-11-92 - CHARLOTTE, NC - USA, CHARLOTTE COLISEUM

BETTER DAYS / LOCAL HERO / LUCKY TOWN / DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN / BIG MUDDY / 57 CHANNELS / TRAPPED / BADLANDS / LIVING PROOF / IF I SHOULD FALL BEHIND / LEAP OF FAITH / MAN'S JOB / ROLL OF THE DICE / GLORIA'S EYES / COVER ME / BRILLIANT DISGUISE / SOUL DRIVER / SOULS OF THE DEPARTED / BORN IN THE USA / REAL WORLD / LIGHT OF DAY / HUMAN TOUCH / GLORY DAYS / BOBBY JEAN / THUNDER ROAD / BORN TO RUN / MY BEAUTIFUL REWARD / WORKING ON THE HIGHWAY

23-11-92 - ORLANDO, FL - USA,

BETTER DAYS / LOCAL HERO / LUCKY TOWN / DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN / BIG MUDDY / 57 CHANNELS / TRAPPED / BADLANDS / LIVING PROOF / IF I SHOULD FALL BEHIND / LEAP OF FAITH / MAN'S JOB / ROLL OF THE DICE / GLORIA'S EYES / COVER ME / BRILLIANT DISGUISE / SOUL DRIVER / SOULS OF THE DEPARTED / BORN IN THE USA / REAL WORLD / LIGHT OF DAY / HUMAN TOUCH / GLORY DAYS / BOBBY JEAN / THUNDER ROAD / BORN TO RUN / MY BEAUTIFUL REWARD

Audience tape.

24-11-92 - MIAMI, FL - USA, MIAMI ARENA

BETTER DAYS / LOCAL HERO / LUCKY TOWN / DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN / BIG MUDDY / 57 CHANNELS / TRAPPED / BADLANDS / LIVING PROOF / IF I SHOULD FALL BEHIND / LEAP OF FAITH / MAN'S JOB / ROLL OF THE DICE / PROVE IT ALL NIGHT / COVER ME / BRILLIANT DISGUISE / SOUL DRIVER / SOULS OF THE DEPARTED / BORN IN THE USA / REAL WORLD / LIGHT OF DAY / HUMAN TOUCH / GLORY DAYS / BOBBY JEAN / THUNDER ROAD / BORN TO RUN / MY BEAUTIFUL REWARD / WORKING ON THE HIGHWAY

Audience tape. Setlist corrected - thanks Grethe.

Thanks to Carlo for the ticket scan.

30-11-92 - ATLANTA, GA - USA, THE OMNI

BETTER DAYS / LOCAL HERO / LUCKY TOWN / DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN / BIG MUDDY / 57 CHANNELS / TRAPPED / BADLANDS / LIVING PROOF / IF I SHOULD FALL BEHIND / LEAP OF FAITH / MAN'S JOB / ROLL OF THE DICE / PROVE IT ALL NIGHT / COVER ME / BRILLIANT DISGUISE / SOUL DRIVER / SOULS OF THE DEPARTED / BORN IN THE USA / REAL WORLD / LIGHT OF DAY / HUMAN TOUCH / GLORY DAYS / BOBBY JEAN / THUNDER ROAD / BORN TO RUN / MY BEAUTIFUL REWARD / WORKING ON THE HIGHWAY

Audience tape

02-12-92 - DALLAS, TX - USA, REUNION ARENA

BETTER DAYS / LOCAL HERO / LUCKY TOWN / DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN / BIG MUDDY / 57 CHANNELS / TRAPPED / BADLANDS / LIVING PROOF / IF I SHOULD FALL BEHIND / LEAP OF FAITH / MAN'S JOB / ROLL OF THE DICE / GLORIA'S EYES / COVER ME / BRILLIANT DISGUISE / SOUL DRIVER / SOULS OF THE DEPARTED / BORN IN THE USA / REAL WORLD / LIGHT OF DAY / HUMAN TOUCH / GLORY DAYS / BOBBY JEAN / THUNDER ROAD / BORN TO RUN / MY BEAUTIFUL REWARD / SANTA CLAUS IS COMIN' TO TOWN

Audience tape. Bruce makes a comment about wishing Bill Clinton good luck just before staring "If I Should Fall Behind". This gets quite a reaction from the crowd. Thanks to Rich for the info.

03-12-92 - ST.LOUIS,MO - USA, ARENA

BETTER DAYS / LOCAL HERO / LUCKY TOWN / DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN / BIG MUDDY / 57 CHANNELS / TRAPPED / BADLANDS / LIVING PROOF / IF I SHOULD FALL BEHIND / LEAP OF FAITH / MAN'S JOB / ROLL OF THE DICE / PROVE IT ALL NIGHT / COVER ME / BRILLIANT DISGUISE / SOUL DRIVER / SOULS OF THE DEPARTED / BORN IN THE USA / REAL WORLD / LIGHT OF DAY / HUMAN TOUCH / GLORY DAYS / BOBBY JEAN / THUNDER ROAD / BORN TO RUN / MY BEAUTIFUL REWARD / SANTA CLAUS IS COMIN' TO TOWN

05-12-92 - INDIANAPOLIS, IN - USA,

BETTER DAYS / LOCAL HERO / LUCKY TOWN / DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN / BIG MUDDY / 57 CHANNELS / TRAPPED / BADLANDS / LIVING PROOF / IF I SHOULD FALL BEHIND / LEAP OF FAITH / MAN'S JOB / ROLL OF THE DICE / RED HEADED WOMAN / COVER ME / BRILLIANT DISGUISE / SOUL DRIVER / SOULS OF THE DEPARTED / BORN IN THE USA / REAL WORLD / LIGHT OF DAY / HUMAN TOUCH / GLORY DAYS / BOBBY JEAN / THUNDER ROAD / BORN TO RUN / MY BEAUTIFUL REWARD / SANTA CLAUS IS COMIN' TO TOWN

Audience tape.


Thanks to Dave Lieben for the pic

07-12-92 - PHILADELPHIA, PA - USA, THE SPECTRUM

BETTER DAYS / PROVE IT ALL NIGHT / LOCAL HERO / LUCKY TOWN / ATLANTIC CITY / BIG MUDDY / 57 CHANNELS / TRAPPED / BADLANDS / LIVING PROOF / IF I SHOULD FALL BEHIND / LEAP OF FAITH / MAN'S JOB / ROLL OF THE DICE / GLORIA'S EYES / COVER ME / BRILLIANT DISGUISE / SOUL DRIVER / SOULS OF THE DEPARTED / BORN IN THE USA / REAL WORLD / LIGHT OF DAY / HUMAN TOUCH / GLORY DAYS / BOBBY JEAN / THUNDER ROAD / BORN TO RUN / MY BEAUTIFUL REWARD / SANTA CLAUS IS COMIN' TO TOWN

Audience tape

08-12-92 - PHILADELPHIA, PA - USA, THE SPECTRUM

RED HEADED WOMAN / BETTER DAYS / LOCAL HERO / LUCKY TOWN / DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN / GROWIN'UP / 57 CHANNELS / TRAPPED / BADLANDS / THE RIVER / LIVING PROOF / LEAP OF FAITH / MAN'S JOB / ROLL OF THE DICE / PROVE IT ALL NIGHT / COVER ME / BRILLIANT DISGUISE / SOUL DRIVER / SOULS OF THE DEPARTED / BORN IN THE USA / LIGHT OF DAY / HUMAN TOUCH / GLORY DAYS / HUNGRY HEART / THUNDER ROAD / BORN TO RUN / JERSEY GIRL / SANTA CLAUS IS COMIN' TO TOWN

Audience tape - Soundcheck also exists. During Glory Days Bruce is joined by his cousins Frankie and Liz on guitar and keyboards. Thanks to Carlo for the info.

13-12-92 - BOSTON, MA - USA, THE GARDEN

BETTER DAYS / LOCAL HERO / LUCKY TOWN / DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN / BIG MUDDY / 57 CHANNELS / TRAPPED / BADLANDS / LIVING PROOF / IF I SHOULD FALL BEHIND / LEAP OF FAITH / MAN'S JOB / ROLL OF THE DICE / GLORIA'S EYES / COVER ME / BRILLIANT DISGUISE / SOULS OF THE DEPARTED / BORN IN THE USA / SOUL DRIVER / REAL WORLD / LIGHT OF DAY / HUMAN TOUCH / GLORY DAYS / BOBBY JEAN / THUNDER ROAD / BORN TO RUN / MY BEAUTIFUL REWARD / SANTA CLAUS IS COMIN' TO TOWN

Audience tape. Jon Landau guests on Glory Days and Santa Claus is Coming to Town. Thanks to Carlo for the info.


Thanks to Wayne for the image

14-12-92 - BOSTON, MA - USA, THE GARDEN

RED HEADED WOMAN / BETTER DAYS / LOCAL HERO / LUCKY TOWN / ATLANTIC CITY / GROWIN'UP / 57 CHANNELS / TRAPPED / BADLANDS / THE RIVER / LIVING PROOF / LEAP OF FAITH / MAN'S JOB / ROLL OF THE DICE / PROVE IT ALL NIGHT / COVER ME / BRILLIANT DISGUISE / SOUL DRIVER / SOULS OF THE DEPARTED / BORN IN THE USA / LIGHT OF DAY / HUMAN TOUCH / GLORY DAYS / HUNGRY HEART / THUNDER ROAD / BORN TO RUN / MY BEAUTIFUL REWARD / SANTA CLAUS IS COMIN' TO TOWN / IN THE MIDNIGHT HOUR

Audience tape. Last track features Peter Wolf on vocals. Jon Landau guests on Glory Days. Released on CDR "Boston Gardens"


Thanks to Wayne for the image

16-12-92 - PITTSBURGH, PA - USA, CIVIC ARENA

RED HEADED WOMAN / BETTER DAYS / LOCAL HERO / LUCKY TOWN / DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN / GROWIN'UP / 57 CHANNELS / TRAPPED / BADLANDS / LIVING PROOF / IF I SHOULD FALL BEHIND / LEAP OF FAITH / MAN'S JOB / ROLL OF THE DICE / GLORIA'S EYES / COVER ME / BRILLIANT DISGUISE / SOUL DRIVER / SOULS OF THE DEPARTED / BORN IN THE USA / LIGHT OF DAY / HUMAN TOUCH / GLORY DAYS / BOBBY JEAN / THUNDER ROAD / BORN TO RUN / MY BEAUTIFUL REWARD / SANTA CLAUS IS COMIN' TO TOWN

Audience tape - Joe Grushecky joined Bruce for "Santa Claus" and "Glory Days" Concert was rescheduled from 11/12/92.

17-12-92 - LEXINGTON, KY - USA, RUPP ARENA

BETTER DAYS / LOCAL HERO / LUCKY TOWN / DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN / BIG MUDDY / 57 CHANNELS / TRAPPED / BADLANDS / LIVING PROOF / IF I SHOULD FALL BEHIND / LEAP OF FAITH / MAN'S JOB / ROLL OF THE DICE / GLORIA'S EYES / COVER ME / BRILLIANT DISGUISE / I WISH I WERE BLIND / SOULS OF THE DEPARTED / BORN IN THE USA / REAL WORLD / LIGHT OF DAY / HUMAN TOUCH / GLORY DAYS / BOBBY JEAN / THUNDER ROAD / BORN TO RUN / MY BEAUTIFUL REWARD / SANTA CLAUS IS COMIN' TO TOWN / WORKING ON THE HIGHWAY

Audience tape. Features Garry Tallent bass on Glory Days and Bobby Jean. Thanks to Carlo for the extra info. Released on CDR "Last Night Of The American Tour" This show was recheduled from 21-11-92.

27-12-92 - ASBURY PARK, NJ - THE STONE PONY

INTRO / THE FEVER / OH CAROLINE / ALL THE WAY HOME / I DON'T WANNA GO HOME / THIS TIME IT'S FOR REAL / IT'S BEEN A LONG TIME / HAVIN' A PARTY

Audience tape - With Southside Johnny & the Asbury Jukes, Bruce appears on tracks 2, 7 and 8.

1993

06-01-93 - NEW YORK, NY - ST BARTHOLOMEW'S CHURCH

IF I SHOULD FALL BEHIND

Funeral of Kristan Carr

12-01-93 - LOS ANGELES, CA - CENTURY PLAZA HOTEL

WHO'LL STOP THE RAIN / GREEN RIVER / BORN ON THE BAYOU

Soundboard and video tape - Rock'n'Roll Hall Of Fame - with John Fogerty. The following day, Bruce did an induction speech for CCR.

00-03-93 - THRILL HILL WEST, LOS ANGELES, CA

TALK TO ME LIKE THE RAIN / BIG BLACK HEAVEN

Session for Patti Scialfa’s debut album. Springsteen provides guitar and harmony vocals on “Talk To Me Like The Rain” and background vocals on “Big Black Heaven”. Bruce is also credited with production assistance on both tracks. Patti’s album had largely been completed during 1991-92 and these two tracks were among the last finished. Both recordings were issued on Scialfa’s ‘Rumble Doll’ album in July 1993.

23-03-93 - RED BANK, NJ - COUNT BASIE THEATRE

S/C:- WARM AND TENDER LOVE / HUMAN TOUCH / BECAUSE THE NIGHT / BRILLIANT DISGUISE / SOUL DRIVER

DOES THIS BUS STOP? / AIN'T GOT NO HOME / THIS HARD LAND / BETTER DAYS / LOCAL HERO / VIVA LAS VEGAS / ALL THE WAY HOME / TOUGHER THAN THE REST / POINT BLANK / WHEN YOU'RE ALONE / HUMAN TOUCH / BECAUSE THE NIGHT / ACHY BREAKY HEART / BLINDED BY THE LIGHT / MY HOMETOWN / THE PROMISED LAND / LEAP OF FAITH / MANS JOB / EVEYBODY NEEDS SOMEBODY TO LOVE - ROLL OF THE DICE / BOBBY JEAN / GLORY DAYS / MY BEAUTIFUL REWARD / JANEY DON'T YOU LOSE HEART

Audience DAT tape/video - Warm up and benefit show, with the mother of all setlists - many songs being played for the first time in a long while - some never played before. Soundcheck was filmed and Bruce did a MTV interview from here also. “Does This Bus Stop At 82nd Street?” is a first of two acoustic versions for this tour. “I Ain’t Got No Home” is another first of two acoustic version for this tour, the other take is a duet with Joe Ely. It’s played only once before, during the Human Rights tour. “This Hard Land” is a first for this tour, becoming a regular after this show, all versions acoustic. “Local Hero” is an extra long version with Bruce slowing the song down twice. “Viva Las Vegas” is a first hearing of three on this tour. “All The Way Home” is the last of six for this tour. “Tougher Than The Rest” is the last of eight tries for this tour. “When You’re Alone” is a first acoustic version, to return at the end of the GOTJ-tour again. “Point Blank” is the first of two acoustics, played on the guitar by Bruce alone. “Achy Breaky Heart” is a spur of the moment song thrown in. “Blinded By The Light” is the first of two acoustics, played on the guitar by Bruce alone, last heard in an abbreviated version in April 1976.  “The Promised Land” is the first of three acoustics, played on the guitar by Bruce alone Max Weinberg guests on Glory Days. “Janey Don’t You Lose Heart” is a one off acoustic version, never to been heard before or after. Thanks to Carlo for the soundcheck info & Per for the tracks info's. Released on CD "New Jersey Nights" (OS), "Solo Acoustic" (CM) and "The Basie" (BTS6)

31-03-93 - GLASGOW - GB, SCC ARENA

S/C:- (30/03/93) BETTER DAYS (5.07)/ LUCKY TOWN (7.48)/ DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN (1.27)/ POINT BLANK (19.55)/ DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN (3.14)/ MANSION ON THE HILL (1.11)/ DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN (6.06)/ MANSION ON THE HILL (8.53)/ THIS HARD LAND (5.03)/ IF I SHOULD FALL BEHIND (2.09)/ inst unknown (2.28)/ BECAUSE THE NIGHT (1.32)/ BRILLIANT DISGUISE (1.27)/ WHEN YOU NEED ME (9.19)

S/C:- (31/03/93) IT'S ALRIGHT

DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN / MANSION ON THE HILL / THIS HARD LAND / BETTER DAYS / LUCKY TOWN / ATLANTIC CITY / 57 CHANNELS / TRAPPED / BADLANDS / IF I SHOULD FALL BEHIND / MY HOMETOWN / LEAP OF FAITH / MAN'S JOB / ROLL OF THE DICE / HUMAN TOUCH / BECAUSE THE NIGHT / BRILLIANT DISGUISE / THE RIVER / SOULS OF THE DEPARTED / BORN IN THE USA / REAL WORLD / LIGHT OF DAY / GLORY DAYS / BOBBY JEAN / THUNDER ROAD / BORN TO RUN / MY BEAUTIFUL REWARD / WORKING ON THE HIGHWAY

Audience tape of both Soundcheck and show. Lucky Town is filmed and shown on the UK "Top Of The Pops" the following day. . “If I Should Fall Behind” (v2) and “The River” gets the acoustic treatment. Released on CD "Everybody Needs Somebody To Love" (MB). Thanks to Johanna, Kev & Grethe for the updated soundcheck and concert info.


Thanks to Dougie for the ticket image.

03-04-93 - DORTMUND - GERMANY, WESTFALENHALLE

DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN / MANSION ON THE HILL / THIS HARD LAND / BETTER DAYS / LUCKY TOWN / 57 CHANNELS / TRAPPED / BADLANDS / LIVING PROOF / MANY RIVERS TO CROSS / MY HOMETOWN / LEAP OF FAITH / MAN'S JOB / ROLL OF THE DICE / HUMAN TOUCH / BECAUSE THE NIGHT / BRILLIANT DISGUISE / THE RIVER / SOULS OF THE DEPARTED / BORN IN THE USA / REAL WORLD / LIGHT OF DAY / BOBBY JEAN / GLORY DAYS / THUNDER ROAD / BORN TO RUN / MY BEAUTIFUL REWARD / WORKING ON THE HIGHWAY

Audience tape. Show features Jon Bonjovi and Ritchie Sambora guitar, vocals on Glory Days. Thanks to Carlo for the extra info's.

04-04-93 - DORTMUND - GERMANY, WESTFALENHALLE

SEEDS / ADAM RAISED A CAIN / THIS HARD LAND / BETTER DAYS / LUCKY TOWN / ATLANTIC CITY / 57 CHANNELS / BADLANDS / LIVING PROOF / MANY RIVERS TO CROSS / LEAP OF FAITH / MAN'S JOB / ROLL OF THE DICE / THE PROMISED LAND / GLORIA'S EYES / PROVE IT ALL NIGHT / HUMAN TOUCH / THE RIVER / SOULS OF THE DEPARTED / BORN IN THE USA / LIGHT OF DAY / HUNGRY HEART / GLORY DAYS / THUNDER ROAD / BORN TO RUN / MY BEAUTIFUL REWARD / WORKING ON THE HIGHWAY

Audience tape. “The Promised Land” gets one of it’s three acoustic treatment for this tour. Prior versions to this tour are duets with Jackson Browne in 1982 and Clarence in 1988. This time our man is on his own. Thanks to Per for the info.

07-04-93 - ZURICH - SWITZERLAND, HALLENSTADION

S/C:- DOWNBOUND TRAIN

DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN / MANSION ON THE HILL / THIS HARD LAND / BETTER DAYS / LUCKY TOWN / 57 CHANNELS / TRAPPED / BADLANDS / LIVING PROOF / MANY RIVERS TO CROSS / MY HOMETOWN / LEAP OF FAITH / MAN'S JOB / ROLL OF THE DICE / THE PROMISED LAND / GLORIA'S EYES / PROVE IT ALL NIGHT / HUMAN TOUCH / THE RIVER / SOULS OF THE DEPARTED / BORN IN THE USA / LIGHT OF DAY / HUNGRY HEART / GLORY DAYS / THUNDER ROAD / BORN TO RUN / MY BEAUTIFUL REWARD / WORKING ON THE HIGHWAY

Audience tape. Released on CD "12 Years Later He's Still The Boss" (OT) and "European Tour 93". Thanks to Johanna for the soundcheck info.

08-04-93 - ZURICH - SWITZERLAND, HALLENSTADION

SEEDS / ADAM RAISED A CAIN / THIS HARD LAND / BETTER DAYS / LUCKY TOWN / ATLANTIC CITY / 57 CHANNELS / BADLANDS / DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN / MANY RIVERS TO CROSS / LEAP OF FAITH / MAN'S JOB / ROLL OF THE DICE / I'M ON FIRE / BECAUSE THE NIGHT / PROVE IT ALL NIGHT / HUMAN TOUCH / DANCING IN THE DARK / SOULS OF THE DEPARTED / BORN IN THE USA / LIGHT OF DAY / GLORY DAYS / THUNDER ROAD / BORN TO RUN / MY BEAUTIFUL REWARD / ROCKING ALL OVER THE WORLD / WORKING ON THE HIGHWAY

Audience tape - Released on CD "Zurich 1993 Revisited" (VAR)

11-04-93 - VERONA - ITALY, STADIO BENTEGODI

S/C:- HUMAN TOUCH / LUCKY TOWN / WHO'LL STOP THE RAIN (muliple takes)/ DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN / ADAM RAISED A CAIN / THIS HARD LAND

DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN / ADAM RAISED A CAIN / THIS HARD LAND / TIME WILL TELL / BETTER DAYS / LUCKY TOWN / ATLANTIC CITY / 57 CHANNELS / BADLANDS / MANY RIVERS TO CROSS / MY HOMETOWN / LEAP OF FAITH / MAN'S JOB / ROLL OF THE DICE / I'M ON FIRE / BECAUSE THE NIGHT / PROVE IT ALL NIGHT / HUMAN TOUCH / THE RIVER / WHO'LL STOP THE RAIN ? / SOULS OF THE DEPARTED / BORN IN THE USA / LIGHT OF DAY / HUNGRY HEART / GLORY DAYS / THUNDER ROAD / BORN TO RUN / MY BEAUTIFUL REWARD / ROCKING ALL OVER THE WORLD / WORKING ON THE HIGHWAY

Audience tape. There is a partial pro shot video also available (from I'm On fire onwards) which has a direct soundboard feed and the audience tape(s) as a matrix mix. Show features a guest appearance for Jimmy Cliff vocals on Time Will Tell. Thanks to Carlo for the info.

13-04-93 - LYON - FRANCE, HALLE T.GARNIER

S/C:- HERE COMES THE NIGHT / LUCKY TOWN

SEEDS / ADAM RAISED A CAIN / THIS HARD LAND / BETTER DAYS / LUCKY TOWN / 57 CHANNELS / TRAPPED / BADLANDS / DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN / MANY RIVERS TO CROSS/ LEAP OF FAITH / MAN'S JOB / ROLL OF THE DICE / ATLANTIC CITY / BECAUSE THE NIGHT / I'M ON FIRE / HUMAN TOUCH / THE RIVER / SOULS OF THE DEPARTED / BORN IN THE USA / LIGHT OF DAY / GLORY DAYS / THUNDER ROAD / BORN TO RUN / MY BEAUTIFUL REWARD / ROCKING ALL OVER THE WORLD / WORKING ON THE HIGHWAY

Soundcheck exists on fan shot video. Thanks to Johanna for the soundcheck info.

15-04-93 - SHEFFIELD - GB, INDOOR ARENA

SEEDS / ADAM RAISED A CAIN / THIS HARD LAND / BETTER DAYS / LUCKY TOWN / 57 CHANNELS / ATLANTIC CITY / BADLANDS / MANY RIVERS TO CROSS / MY HOMETOWN / LEAP OF FAITH / MAN'S JOB / ROLL OF THE DICE / BORN IN THE USA / I'M ON FIRE / BECAUSE THE NIGHT / HUMAN TOUCH / THE RIVER / WHO'LL STOP THE RAIN ? / SOULS OF THE DEPARTED / PROVE IT ALL NIGHT / LIGHT OF DAY/ GLORY DAYS / THUNDER ROAD / BORN TO RUN / MY BEAUTIFUL REWARD / WORKING ON THE HIGHWAY

Audience tape. “Born In The USA” is an acoustic version.Released on CD "Sheffield Night" (Crystal Cat).


Thanks to Carlo for the tix image.

16-04-93 - SHEFFIELD - GB, INDOOR ARENA

DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN / MANSION ON THE HILL / THIS HARD LAND / BETTER DAYS / LUCKY TOWN / 57 CHANNELS / TRAPPED / BADLANDS / POINT BLANK / MANY RIVERS TO CROSS / LEAP OF FAITH / MAN'S JOB / ROLL OF THE DICE / GLORIA'S EYES / PROVE IT ALL NIGHT / I'M ON FIRE / SOUL DRIVER / HUMAN TOUCH / THE RIVER / SOULS OF THE DEPARTED / BORN IN THE USA / LIGHT OF DAY/ HUNGRY HEART/ GLORY DAYS / THUNDER ROAD / BORN TO RUN / MY BEAUTIFUL REWARD / ROCKIN' ALL OVER THE WORLD / WORKING ON THE HIGHWAY

Audience tape. Featuring rare outings of “Mansion On The Hill”, “Point Blank”, both acoustic versions, “Gloria’s Eyes” and “Soul Driver” Thanks to Phil for clearing up the setlist error - My Hometown was not played and Rocking All over the World was the penultimate song - this agrees with circulating tapes - but all known artwork is wrong.


Thanks to Rob for the ticket scan.

19-04-93 - ROTTERDAM - NEDERLAND, SPORTPALEIS AHOI

SEEDS / ADAM RAISED A CAIN / THIS HARD LAND / BETTER DAYS / LUCKY TOWN / 57 CHANNELS / TRAPPED / BADLANDS / DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN / MANY RIVERS TO CROSS / MY HOMETOWN / LEAP OF FAITH / MAN'S JOB / ROLL OF THE DICE/ I'M ON FIRE / BECAUSE THE NIGHT / HUMAN TOUCH / THE RIVER / WHO'LL STOP THE RAIN ? / SOULS OF THE DEPARTED / BORN IN THE USA / LIGHT OF DAY / GLORY DAYS / THUNDER ROAD / BORN TO RUN / MY BEAUTIFUL REWARD / WORKING ON THE HIGHWAY

Audience tape


Thanks to Philippa for the setlist

20-04-93 - ROTTERDAM - NEDERLAND, SPORTPALEIS AHOI

DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN / MANSION ON THE HILL / THIS HARD LAND / BETTER DAYS / LUCKY TOWN / ATLANTIC CITY / 57 CHANNELS / BADLANDS / LIVING PROOF / MANY RIVERS TO CROSS / LEAP OF FAITH / MAN'S JOB / ROLL OF THE DICE/ PROVE IT ALL NIGHT / BECAUSE THE NIGHT / BRILLIANT DISGUISE / HUMAN TOUCH / THE RIVER / WHO'LL STOP THE RAIN ? / SOULS OF THE DEPARTED / BORN IN THE USA / LIGHT OF DAY / HUNGRY HEART / GLORY DAYS / THUNDER ROAD / BORN TO RUN / MY BEAUTIFUL REWARD / ROCKING ALL OVER THE WORLD / WORKING ON THE HIGHWAY

Audience tape. Released on CD "I'm So Glad To Be Here Tonight" (BSG)

23-04-93 - GHENT - BELGIUM, FLANDERS EXPO

S/C:- EVERYTIME YOU WALK IN THE ROOM / I AIN'T GOT NO HOME

DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN / ADAM RAISED A CAIN / THIS HARD LAND / BETTER DAYS / LUCKY TOWN / 57 CHANNELS / TRAPPED / BADLANDS / MANY RIVERS TO CROSS / MY HOMETOWN/ LEAP OF FAITH / MAN'S JOB / ROLL OF THE DICE / I'M ON FIRE/ BECAUSE THE NIGHT / HUMAN TOUCH/ THE RIVER / WHO'LL STOP THE RAIN ? / SOULS OF THE DEPARTED / BORN IN THE USA / LIGHT OF DAY / GLORY DAYS / THUNDER ROAD / BORN TO RUN / MY BEAUTIFUL REWARD / WORKING ON THE HIGHWAY / ROCKING ALL OVER THE WORLD

Audience tape. Released on CD "The Buffalo Devil Hits The Expo" (D).Thanks to Johanna for the soundcheck info.

24-04-93 - GHENT - BELGIUM, FLANDERS EXPO

SEEDS / MANSION ON THE HILL / THIS HARD LAND / BETTER DAYS / LUCKY TOWN / ATLANTIC CITY / 57 CHANNELS / BADLANDS / LIVING PROOF/ MANY RIVERS TO CROSS / VIVA LAS VEGAS / LEAP OF FAITH / MAN'S JOB / ROLL OF THE DICE / DOWNBOUND TRAIN / BECAUSE THE NIGHT / BRILLIANT DISGUISE / HUMAN TOUCH/ THE RIVER / SOULS OF THE DEPARTED / BORN IN THE USA / LIGHT OF DAY / HUNGRY HEART / GLORY DAYS / THUNDER ROAD / BORN TO RUN/ MY BEAUTIFUL REWARD / BOBBY JEAN / ROCKING ALL OVER THE WORLD

Audience tape. Released on CD "The Buffalo Devil Hits The Expo" (Doberman)


Thanks to Carlo for the scan.

01-05-93 - LISBOA - PORTUGAL, ESTADIO JOSE DE ALVADADE

DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN / ADAM RAISED A CAIN / THIS HARD LAND / BETTER DAYS / LUCKY TOWN / 57 CHANNELS / TRAPPED / BADLANDS / MANY RIVERS TO CROSS / MY HOMETOWN / LEAP OF FAITH / MAN'S JOB / ROLL OF THE DICE / DOWNBOUND TRAIN / BECAUSE THE NIGHT / BRILLIANT DISGUISE / HUMAN TOUCH / THE RIVER / WHO'LL STOP THE RAIN ? / SOULS OF THE DEPARTED / BORN IN THE USA / LIGHT OF DAY / HUNGRY HEART / GLORY DAYS / THUNDER ROAD / BORN TO RUN / MY BEAUTIFUL REWARD / WORKING ON THE HIGHWAY / ROCKING ALL OVER THE WORLD / BOBBY JEAN

Audience tape. Released on CDR. Thanks to Joao for the location correction.

05-05-93 - MADRID - SPAIN, ESTADIO V.CALDERON

DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN / ADAM RAISED A CAIN / THIS HARD LAND / BETTER DAYS / LUCKY TOWN / 57 CHANNELS / TRAPPED/ BADLANDS / MANY RIVERS TO CROSS / MY HOMETOWN / LEAP OF FAITH / MAN'S JOB / ROLL OF THE DICE / DOWNBOUND TRAIN / BECAUSE THE NIGHT / BRILLIANT DISGUISE / HUMAN TOUCH / THE RIVER / WHO'LL STOP THE RAIN ? / SOULS OF THE DEPARTED/ BORN IN THE USA / LIGHT OF DAY / HUNGRY HEART / GLORY DAYS / THUNDER ROAD / BORN TO RUN / MY BEAUTIFUL REWARD / WORKING ON THE HIGHWAY / ROCKING ALL OVER THE WORLD / BOBBY JEAN

Audience tape.

07-05-93 - GIJON - SPAIN, ESTADIO EL MOLINON

S/C:- BETTER DAYS / LUCKY TOWN / DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN / ADAM RAISED A CAIN / THIS HARD LAND / ACROSS THE BORDERLINE (English and spanish)/ Unidentified tracks x2

DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN / ADAM RAISED A CAIN / THIS HARD LAND / BETTER DAYS / LUCKY TOWN / ATLANTIC CITY / 57 CHANNELS / BADLANDS / MANY RIVERS TO CROSS / MY HOMETOWN / LEAP OF FAITH / MAN'S JOB / ROLL OF THE DICE / DOWNBOUND TRAIN / BECAUSE THE NIGHT / BRILLIANT DISGUISE / HUMAN TOUCH / THE RIVER / WHO'LL STOP THE RAIN ? / SOULS OF THE DEPARTED / BORN IN THE USA / LIGHT OF DAY / HUNGRY HEART / GLORY DAYS / ACROSS THE BORDERLINE / BORN TO RUN / MY BEAUTIFUL REWARD / WORKING ON THE HIGHWAY/ ROCKING ALL OVER THE WORLD / BOBBY JEAN

Audience tape. . A one off “Across The Borderline” with the final verse in Spanish. Thanks to Johanna for the soundcheck & Per for additional info.

09-05-93 - SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA - SPAIN, AUD. MONTE DEL GOZO

S/C:- INSTUMENTAL / BETTER DAYS / DOWNBOUND TRAIN / LUCKY TOWN / ACROSS THE BORDERLINE / SATAN'S JEWELLED CROWN / DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN / THIS HARD LAND / LET IT BLEED

DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN / ADAM RAISED A CAIN / THIS HARD LAND / BETTER DAYS / LUCKY TOWN / ATLANTIC CITY / 57 CHANNELS / BADLANDS / MANY RIVERS TO CROSS / MY HOMETOWN / LEAP OF FAITH / MAN'S JOB / ROLL OF THE DICE / I'M ON FIRE / BECAUSE THE NIGHT / BRILLIANT DISGUISE / HUMAN TOUCH / THE RIVER / WHO'LL STOP THE RAIN ? / SOULS OF THE DEPARTED / BORN IN THE USA / LIGHT OF DAY / HUNGRY HEART / GLORY DAYS / ACROSS THE BORDERLINE / BORN TO RUN / MY BEAUTIFUL REWARD/ WORKING ON THE HIGHWAY / ROCKING ALL OVER THE WORLD / BOBBY JEAN


Thanks to Jose Maria Creus Rey for the scan.

11-05-93 - BARCELONA - SPAIN, ESTADIO OLIMPICO

DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN / ADAM RAISED A CAIN / THIS HARD LAND / BETTER DAYS/ LUCKY TOWN / ATLANTIC CITY / 57 CHANNELS / TRAPPED / BADLANDS / MANY RIVERS TO CROSS / MY HOMETOWN / LEAP OF FAITH / MAN'S JOB / ROLL OF THE DICE / I'M ON FIRE / BECAUSE THE NIGHT / BRILLIANT DISGUISE / HUMAN TOUCH / THE RIVER / WHO'LL STOP THE RAIN ? / SOULS OF THE DEPARTED / BORN IN THE USA / LIGHT OF DAY / HUNGRY HEART / GLORY DAYS / ACROSS THE BORDERLINE / BORN TO RUN / MY BEAUTIFUL REWARD / WORKING ON THE HIGHWAY / ROCKING ALL OVER THE WORLD / BOBBY JEAN

Audience tape - Thanks to Jordi for the setlist correction.


Thanks to Carlo for the tix scan.

14-05-93 - BERLIN - GERMANY, WALDBUHNE

DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN / ADAM RAISED A CAIN / SATAN'S JEWELLED CROWN / THIS HARD LAND / BETTER DAYS / LUCKY TOWN / 57 CHANNELS / ATLANTIC CITY / BADLANDS / MANY RIVERS TO CROSS / MY HOMETOWN / LEAP OF FAITH / MAN'S JOB / ROLL OF THE DICE / DOWNBOUND TRAIN / BECAUSE THE NIGHT / BRILLIANT DISGUISE / HUMAN TOUCH / THE RIVER / WHO'LL STOP THE RAIN ? / SOULS OF THE DEPARTED / BORN IN THE USA / LIGHT OF DAY / HUNGRY HEART / GLORY DAYS / ACROSS THE BORDERLINE / BORN TO RUN / MY BEAUTIFUL REWARD / WORKING ON THE HIGHWAY / ROCKING ALL OVER THE WORLD / BOBBY JEAN

Audience tape. . This time “Across The Borderline” is in English all the way through. Released on "Waldbuhne Night" (Crystal Cat)

15-05-93 - MUNICH, GERMANY - BAYERISCHER HOF

LUCILLE / TWIST AND SHOUT

With the Hetti Schneider Band. Bruce, Shane Fontayne, Bobby King and Tommy Sims literally “invade” a private, upper-class dancing school ball held at the hotel where he and the band are staying. Not everybody is happy with their spontaneous “guest appearance”, though, as one person (whose daughter attended the event) reportedly threatens to sue the “Bayerischer Hof” afterwards. Released on CD’s “Covering ‘Em” (Why Not), “Covering Them” (Red Line/Post Script) and “European Tour 93” (no label). Camcorder footage filmed by a member of the 100-strong audience is also circulating among collectors. Thanks to Lost In The Flood for the info, pic and the news article. (in German)

16-05-93 - MUNICH - GERMANY, ALTER-FLUGHAFEN

S/C:- CHIMES OF FREEDOM / TWIST AND SHOUT

DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN / ADAM RAISED A CAIN / THIS HARD LAND / BETTER DAYS / LUCKY TOWN / ATLANTIC CITY / 57 CHANNELS / BADLANDS / MANY RIVERS TO CROSS / MY HOMETOWN / LEAP OF FAITH / MAN'S JOB / ROLL OF THE DICE / DOWNBOUND TRAIN / BECAUSE THE NIGHT / BRILLIANT DISGUISE / HUMAN TOUCH / THE RIVER / WHO'LL STOP THE RAIN? / SOULS OF THE DEPARTED / BORN IN THE USA / LIGHT OF DAY / HUNGRY HEART / GLORY DAYS / THUNDER ROAD / BORN TO RUN / MY BEAUTIFUL REWARD / WORKING ON THE HIGHWAY / ROCKING ALL OVER THE WORLD / BOBBY JEAN

Audience tape. Released on CDR "Welcom To The Airfield". Thanks to Johanna for the soundcheck info.

17-05-93 - MANNHEIM - GERMANY, MAIMARKTHALLE

S/C:- IT'S ALRIGHT / WITH EVERY WISH / PEOPLE GET READY / BAD MOON RISING / TWIST AND SHOUT

SEEDS / ADAM RAISED A CAIN / THIS HARD LAND / BETTER DAYS / LUCKY TOWN / ATLANTIC CITY / 57 CHANNELS / BADLANDS / DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN / SATAN'S JEWELLED CROWN / LEAP OF FAITH / MAN'S JOB / ROLL OF THE DICE / I'M ON FIRE / BECAUSE THE NIGHT / BRILLIANT DISGUISE / HUMAN TOUCH / THE RIVER / WHO'LL STOP THE RAIN? / SOULS OF THE DEPARTED / BORN IN THE USA / LIGHT OF DAY / GLORY DAYS / THUNDER ROAD / BORN TO RUN / MY BEAUTIFUL REWARD / WORKING ON THE HIGHWAY / ROCKING ALL OVER THE WORLD / BOBBY JEAN / IT'S ALLRIGHT

Audience tape - Available on CDR "The Boss Arrives At Mannheim". (Fanatic). Thanks to Johanna for the soundcheck info and Matthias for the CDR release info.


Thanks to Carlo for the poster.

19-05-93 - DUBLIN - IRELAND, THE STADIUM

DUSTY OLD ROADS / I KEEP MY FINGERNAILS LONG / SETTLE FOR LOVE

Audience tape. with Joe Ely

20-05-93 - DUBLIN - IRELAND, RDS SHOWJUMPING

SEEDS / ADAM RAISED A CAIN / THIS HARD LAND / BETTER DAYS / LUCKY TOWN / ATLANTIC CITY / 57 CHANNELS / BADLANDS/ SATAN'S JEWELLED CROWN / MY HOMETOWN / LEAP OF FAITH / MAN'S JOB / ROLL OF THE DICE / DOWNBOUND TRAIN / BECAUSE THE NIGHT / BRILLIANT DISGUISE / HUMAN TOUCH / THE RIVER / WHO'LL STOP THE RAIN ? / SOULS OF THE DEPARTED / BORN IN THE USA / LIGHT OF DAY / SETTLE FOR LOVE (with Joe Ely)/ GLORY DAYS / THUNDER ROAD / BORN TO RUN / MY BEAUTIFUL REWARD / GREAT BALLS OF FIRE (with Jerry Lee Lewis)/ WHOLE LOTTA SHAKIN' GOIN'ON (with Jerry Lee Lewis)/ WORKING ON THE HIGHWAY / ROCKING ALL OVER THE WORLD / BOBBY JEAN / IT'S ALRIGHT

Audience tape and also newly available on a soundboard - from Downbound Train onwards, but missing the final track. Reportably given to Joe Ely. Available on CDR "Lets Play That Sun Into The Ground".

22-05-93 - MILTON KEYNES - GB, NATIONAL BOWL

S/C:- GREAT BALLS OF FIRE / SEEDS / DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN / HUMAN TOUCH / BRILLIANT DISGUISE / unknown country style track

SEEDS / ADAM RAISED A CAIN / THIS HARD LAND / BETTER DAYS / LUCKY TOWN / ATLANTIC CITY / 57 CHANNELS / BADLANDS / SATAN'S JEWELLED CROWN / MY HOMETOWN / LEAP OF FAITH / MAN'S JOB / ROLL OF THE DICE / DOWNBOUND TRAIN / BECAUSE THE NIGHT / BRILLIANT DISGUISE / HUMAN TOUCH / THE RIVER / WHO'LL STOP THE RAIN ?/ SOULS OF THE DEPARTED / BORN IN THE USA / LIGHT OF DAY / HUNGRY HEART / VIVA LAS VEGAS / GLORY DAYS / THUNDER ROAD / BORN TO RUN / MY BEAUTIFUL REWARD / WORKING ON THE HIGHWAY/ ROCKING ALL OVER THE WORLD / BOBBY JEAN / IT'S ALLRIGHT

Audience tape and video. Features Patti Scialfa guitar and vocals on Brilliant Disguise. Released on CD "A Hole In The Ground" (Doberman). Thanks to Johanna for the soundcheck & Carlo for the guest info.

24-05-93 - LONDON - GB - STANHOPE ARMS

JUMPIN' JACK FLASH

With a Karaoke Machine

25-05-93 - ROME - ITALY, STADIO FLAMINIO

S/C:- GOOD TIMES / CHIMES OF FREEDOM

SEEDS / ADAM RAISED A CAIN / THIS HARD LAND / BETTER DAYS / LUCKY TOWN / ATLANTIC CITY / 57 CHANNELS / TRAPPED / BADLANDS/ SATAN'S JEWELLED CROWN/ MY HOMETOWN / LEAP OF FAITH / MAN'S JOB / ROLL OF THE DICE / DOWNBOUND TRAIN / BECAUSE THE NIGHT / BRILLIANT DISGUISE / HUMAN TOUCH / THE RIVER / WHO'LL STOP THE RAIN ?/ SOULS OF THE DEPARTED / BORN IN THE USA / LIGHT OF DAY / HUNGRY HEART / GLORY DAYS / THUNDER ROAD / BORN TO RUN / MY BEAUTIFUL REWARD / WORKING ON THE HIGHWAY/ MIDNIGHT SPECIAL / ROCKING ALL OVER THE WORLD / BOBBY JEAN / IT'S ALLRIGHT

Audience Tape - A unique “Midnight” serves as an intro to “Rockin’ All Over The World”. Released on CD "It's Alright Roma" (VR). Thanks to Johanna for the soundcheck info & Carlo for the setlist update.

28-05-93 - STOCKHOLM - SWEDEN, STADIUM

S/C:- LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL / HEY TONIGHT

SEEDS / ADAM RAISED A CAIN / THIS HARD LAND/ BETTER DAYS / LUCKY TOWN / ATLANTIC CITY / 57 CHANNELS / BADLANDS / MANY RIVERS TO CROSS / MY HOMETOWN / LEAP OF FAITH/ MAN'S JOB / ROLL OF THE DICE / I'M ON FIRE / BECAUSE THE NIGHT / BRILLIANT DISGUISE / HUMAN TOUCH / THE RIVER / WHO'LL STOP THE RAIN ? / SOULS OF THE DEPARTED / BORN IN THE USA / LIGHT OF DAY / HUNGRY HEART / GLORY DAYS / THUNDER ROAD / BORN TO RUN / MY BEAUTIFUL REWARD / WORKING ON THE HIGHWAY / ROCKING ALL OVER THE WORLD / BOBBY JEAN / IT'S ALLRIGHT

Audience tape - Released on CDR "Stockholm In Our Hearts" (Piggham). Thanks to Johanna for the soundcheck info.

30-05-93 - COPENHAGEN, DENMARK, GENTOFTE STADIUM

S/C:- LUCKY TOWN / SEEDS / THIS HARD LAND

SEEDS / ADAM RAISED A CAIN / THIS HARD LAND/ BETTER DAYS / LUCKY TOWN / ATLANTIC CITY / 57 CHANNELS / BADLANDS / MANY RIVERS TO CROSS / MY HOMETOWN / LEAP OF FAITH/ MAN'S JOB / ROLL OF THE DICE / I'M ON FIRE / BECAUSE THE NIGHT / BRILLIANT DISGUISE / HUMAN TOUCH / THE RIVER / WHO'LL STOP THE RAIN ? / SOULS OF THE DEPARTED / BORN IN THE USA / LIGHT OF DAY / HUNGRY HEART / GLORY DAYS / THUNDER ROAD / BORN TO RUN / MY BEAUTIFUL REWARD / WORKING ON THE HIGHWAY / ROCKING ALL OVER THE WORLD / BOBBY JEAN / IT'S ALLRIGHT

Audience tape. Released on CDR "Many Miles To Copenhagen". Thanks to Johanna for the soundcheck info.

01-06-93 - OSLO - NORWAY, VALLE HOVIN STADIUM

SEEDS / ADAM RAISED A CAIN / THIS HARD LAND / BETTER DAYS / LUCKY TOWN / ATLANTIC CITY / 57 CHANNELS / BADLANDS / MANY RIVERS TO CROSS / MY HOMETOWN / LEAP OF FAITH / MAN'S JOB / ROLL OF THE DICE / DOWNBOUND TRAIN / BECAUSE THE NIGHT / BRILLIANT DISGUISE / HUMAN TOUCH / THE RIVER / WHO'LL STOP THE RAIN ? / SOULS OF THE DEPARTED / BORN IN THE USA / LIGHT OF DAY / HUNGRY HEART / GLORY DAYS / THUNDER ROAD / BORN TO RUN / MY BEAUTIFUL REWARD / WORKING ON THE HIGHWAY/ ROCKING ALL OVER THE WORLD / BOBBY JEAN / IT'S ALLRIGHT / BORN TO BE WILD / TWIST AND SHOUT

Audience tape. Warren Kaye was "security coordinator" according to the tour program and he guested on vocals during Twist & Shout (which includes Let The Good Times Roll). Jon Landau played guitar during Hungry Heart, Glory Days and Twist & Shout. Rick "Chainsaw" Lapointe was guitar technician (roadie) and he sang and played guitar on Born To Be Wild. You can hear Bruce introduce him before the track. This performance is also available on video and circulates on the same set as the pro shot 04/11/93 footage from Verona. Thanks to Carlo & Jyrki for the guest info's. Released on CD "Valle Hovin Night"


Thanks to Mons for the scans

24-06-93 - E RUTHERFORD, NJ, MEADOWLANDS ARENA

I AIN'T GOT NO HOME / SEEDS / ADAM RAISED A CAIN / THIS HARD LAND / BETTER DAYS / LUCKYTOWN / ATLANTIC CITY / 57 CHANNELS / BADLANDS / SATEN'S JEWELLED CROWN / MY HOMETOWN / LEAP OF FAITH / MAN'S JOB / ROLL OF THE DICE / EVERYBODY NEEDS SOMEBODY TO LOVE / DOES THIS BUS STOP? / BECAUSE THE NIGHT / BRILLIANT DISGUISE / HUMAN TOUCH / THE RIVER / WHO'LL STOP THE RAIN / SOULS OF THE DEPARTED / LIVING PROOF / BORN IN THE USA / LIGHT OF DAY / SETTLE FOR LOVE / GLORY DAYS / THUNDER ROAD / IT'S BEEN A LONG TIME / 10TH AVENUE FREEZE OUT / BORN TO RUN / MY BEAUTIFUL REWARD / DUSTY OLD ROAD / HAVIN' A PARTY / JERSEY GIRL / IT'S ALRIGHT

Audience tape - 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. Thanks to Carlo for the info. Released on CD "Meadowlands Night" (Crystal Cat), "Because The Night" (FRT) and "Saten's Jewelled Crown" (BIG)


Thanks to Kevin for the left and Christine for the right ticket scans.

25-06-93 - NEW YORK, NBC STUDIO 6A

GLORY DAYS

Guest on "Late Night With David Letterman" Show - Broadcast on TV.

26-06-93 - NEW YORK CITY, NY, MADISON SQUARE GARDENS

LONESOME VALLEY / DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN / MANSION ON THE HILL / THIS HARD LAND / BETTER DAYS / LUCKY TOWN / ATLANTIC CITY / 57 CHANNELS / BADLANDS / MANY RIVERS TO CROSS / MY HOMETOWN / LEAP OF FAITH / MAN'S JOB / ROLL OF THE DICE / BLINDED BY THE LIGHT / SETTLE FOR LOVE / BECAUSE THE NIGHT / BRILLIANT DISGUISE / HUMAN TOUCH / THE RIVER / SOULS OF THE DEPARTED / WHO'LL STOP THE RAIN / I HAVE FAITH IN THESE DESOLATE TIMES / JOLE BLON / LIGHT OF DAY / JUMPIN' JACK FLASH / IF I SHOULD FALL BEHIND / BORN TO RUN / GLORY DAYS / ROCKIN' ALL OVER THE WORLD / BOBBY JEAN / FOLLOW THAT DREAM

Audience tape - Kristen Ann Carr Fund Benefit Concert - Joe Ely, Terence Trent D'Arby guest. Joe Ely guitar, vocals on Lonesome Valley and Settle for Love Terence Trent D'Arby vocals, guitar on Many River To Cross, Have Faith in These Desolate Times, Jole Blon and Jumpin Jack Flash. Patti Scialfa guitar, vocals on Brilliant Dsguise and Human Touch. Soozie Tyrell violin on If I Should Fall Behind, leaves this the third version for this tour. “Follow That Dream” is closer to the version played on the river tour, with Roy’s keyboard providing the backing together with the lovely back-up vocals. Thanks to Carlo & Per for the info. Released on CD "New York City Night" (Crystal Cat)


Thanks to Mike for the pic

28-06-93 - SEABRIGHT, NEW JERSEY - TRADEWINDS

ROCKIN' PNEUMONIA AND THE BOOGIE WOOGIE FLUE / FROM SMALL THINGS / JERSEY GIRL / GLORY DAYS / TWIST AND SHOUT

Audience tape - Bruce guests with Clarence Clemons & The Red Bank Rockers. Available on CD "Cover Versions - Live USA" (Irmtrat). Thanks to Alex for the CD details.


Ticket courtesy of Billy Smith & setlist thanks to Christine..

00-11-93 - BEVERLY HILLS, CA – THRILL HILL WEST

CHAIN SMOKIN’ / NEVER BE ENOUGH TIME

In late October and early November Springsteen (with Toby Scott recording and Bob Clearmountain mixing) produces a recording session for Joe Grushecky. In addition to Springsteen on guitar, Grushecky’s backing band for this session consisted of musicians organized by Springsteen that he is believed to have utilized for some of his own scattered studio sessions during the period - Zack Alford (drums), Jerome Smith (bass) and Leon Pendarvis (keyboards). Although originally planned as a “one-off”, this session with Grushecky turned out to be the start of a major side project undertaking for Springsteen (note: see Brucebase listings under Feb 94, Aug 94, Oct 94 and Apr 95 for the other segments of this project). Both above-noted recordings were first released on Grushecky’s album ‘American Babylon’ in Oct 1995.


“Springsteen celebrating a wrap (on a “Street of Philadelphia” take mix) with Bob Clearmountain (and his team) at Bob’s Los Angeles mixing studio in early Oct 1993”. Clearmountain was also utilized for the early Joe Grushecky project recordings taped on west coast”

1994

20-01-94 - NEW YORK, NY - WALDORF ASTORIA HOTEL

COME TOGETHER

With Axl Rose. Rock'n'Roll Hall of Fame. This duet was originaly scheduled/planned for Rod Stewart and Elton John. Rod Stewart didn't make the event because of the earthquake in Los Angeles shortly before the event. As Bob Weir/John Popper and others peformed on stage the production personnel approached Bruce with the lyrics to Come Together. Bruce politely refused, repeatedly. The producers then approached Axl Rose who was at the next table over. Axl agreed and then pulled up a chair next to Bruce. After a minute or two of conversation, Axl put the lyrics on the table and Bruce and Axl hovered over the paper for a few minutes. As Bob Weir/John Popper et al left the stage, Bruce and Axl simply got, walked onto the stage and rocked. No rehersal. No practice. Amazing to witness.


Bruce and Axl Rose at thre Rock'N'Roll HOF - thanks to John M for the photo.

27-01-94 - LOS ANGELES, CA - UNIVERSAL AMPHITHEATRE

STREETS OF PHILADELPHIA (rehearsal) / STREETS OF PHILADELPHIA (show)

‘The Concert for Life’ AIDS benefit. Bruce, dressed casually in jeans and a white shirt, gives a moving rendition of his new “hit”. Springsteen’s backing band was Roy Bittan (keyboards), Tommy Sims (bass, harmony vocals), Bobby King (harmony vocals) and a still-unidentified drummer. Bruce performed several takes at rehearsal, both with and without his acoustic guitar – he opted to go without the guitar for the show performance. Footage of Bruce’s performance was broadcast on ‘Entertainment Tonight’ and on the ‘E Network’.

00-02-94 - NEW YORK, NY – CBS TELEVISION STUDIOS

STREETS OF PHILADELPHIA

Springsteen, along with a band consisting of Roy Bittan and three other, as-yet unidentified, musicians shoot a video of “Street Of Philadelphia” with the stage set being outfitted with city street props. This obscure video clip, which appears to have been filmed in black & white except for brief color that appears near the end, premiered on the UK’s ‘Top Of The Pops’ TV show in spring 1994 and was announced as being “live by Satellite from New York”, although the “live” claim seems unlikely.

00-02-94 - BEVERLY HILLS, CA – THRILL HILL WEST

HOMESTEAD

Springsteen (with Toby Scott recording and Bob Clearmountain mixing) produces a recording session for Joe Grushecky, on a song they had co-written together during the previous few months. In addition to Springsteen on guitar, Grushecky’s studio band for this session consisted of musicians organized by Bruce that he was utilizing for his own scattered studio sessions of the period - Shayne Fontaine (guitar), Zack Alford (drums), TM Stevens (bass) and Leon Pendarvis (keyboards). Please see Brucebase listings under Nov 93, Aug 94, Oct 94 and Apr 95 for the other segments of this project. The above-mentioned recording was first released on Grushecky’s LP ‘American Babylon’ in Oct 1995.

01-03-94 - LOS ANGELES, CA - 36TH GRAMMY AWARDS

PEOPLE GET READY / WOMAN'S GOT SOUL / LOOK INTO YOUR HEART / GYPSY WOMAN / IT'S ALL RIGHT / AMEN

A Curtis Mayfield Medley with various artists and Bruce presenting Curtis with a special Grammy award – TV broadcast.

21-03-94 - LOS ANGELES, CA - DOROTHY CHANDLER PAVILION

STREETS OF PHILADELPHIA

66TH Academy Awards.

29-04-94 - LOS ANGELES, CA - HOUSE OF BLUES

No set details known. With John Fogerty on one or two songs. This was a private charity fundraiser with only a select group of Hollywood film and music elite present.

30-04-94 - LOS ANGELES, CA - HOUSE OF BLUES

SEX MACHINE

With James Brown (and a backing vocal group consisting of Dan Aykroyd, Magic Johnson, Wesley Snipes and Woody Harrelson). Dan Federici was in the house band on keyboards. There is no circulating audio. This was a private party to launch the new club, which opened for business to the general public the following night.

29-05-94 - LOS ANGELES, CA - HOLLYWOOD PALLADIUM

GLORIA

With “The Rock Bottom Remainders”, a rather tongue-in-cheek band name for an amateur outfit consisting of writers Stephen King, Dave Marsh, Dave Barry, Amy Tan and Matt Groening. This event was actually an American Booksellers Association Convention. Springsteen was jokingly introduced as “a guy who isn’t up to our musical standards, but we’ll let him play anyhow”. No circulating audio.

18-06-94 - SANTA MONICA, CA - McCABES GUITAR SHOP

WRECK ON THE HIGHWAY

Audience tape - duet with John Wesley Harding. Audio recording of “Wreck On The Highway” was officially released as a bonus track on the CD reissue of John Wesley Harding’s “Awake” album in 2000.

27-06-94 - LOS ANGELES, CA - HOUSE OF BLUES

RIDE YOUR PONY / TEXAS BLUES ROCKER / JUST TO BE WITH YOU / TOBACCO ROAD / BAMA LAMA BAMA LOO / I HAPPEN TO LOVE YOU

Guest with the House Of Blues Band

16-07-94 - ASBURY PARK, NJ - STONE PONY TENT

I PLAYED THE FOOL / FUNKY BROADWAY / LAND OF A 1000 DANCES / IT'S BEEN A LONG TIME / JERSEY GIRL / WORKING TOO HARD / HAVIN' A PARTY

Audience tape - with Southside Johnny, Max Weinberg, Patti and Jon Bon Jovi

00-08-94 - RUMSON, NJ – THRILL HILL EAST

DARK AND BLOODY GROUND / LABOUR OF LOVE / WHAT DID YOU DO IN THE WAR / BILLY’S WALTZ / ONLY LOVERS LEFT ALIVE

Springsteen (with Toby Scott recording and mixing) produces a further recording session for Joe Grushecky. Unlike the previous two Grushecky sessions held on the west coast (Nov 93 and Feb 94 – see Brucebase listings) the backing musicians for the east coast sessions consisted of The Houserockers, Grushecky’s own Pittsburgh-based band. In addition to producing the session Springsteen provided guitar – plus duet vocals on the standout Springsteen-Grushecky composition “Dark and Bloody Ground”. All of the above recordings were first released on Joe’s album ‘American Babylon’ in Oct 1995. NOTE: see Brucebase listing for Oct 94 and Apr 95 for the final sessions in this project.

20-08-94 - LONG BRANCH, NJ - MARZ AMERICAN STYLE

S/C: LUCKY TOWN / BETTER DAYS / ATLANTIC CITY / LIVING PROOF / DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN / BORN ON THE BAYOU

LUCKY TOWN / DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN / CHAIN SMOKING / NEVER BE ENOUGH TIME / BROWN EYED GIRL / MUSTANG SALLY / ATLANTIC CITY / DIDDY WAH DIDDY / LIVING PROOF / GLORY DAYS / AROUND AND AROUND / BAMA LAMA BAMA LOO / THE WANDERER - KANSAS CITY

Audience tape - Guest with Joe Gruschecky and the Iron City Houserockers, and special Guests John Eddie and Dion Dimucci. Available on CD "Marz Bars'n'Guitars"

26-08-94 - WESTWOOD, NJ - CLASSICS CAFE

IN THE MIDNIGHT HOUR / MUSTANG SALLY / SLOWDOWN / HIPPY HIPPY SHAKE / TWIST AND SHOUT / BOOM BOOM

With Stand And Deliver and Max Weinberg - Thanks to Matt for the updated setlist. A reader who was present comments "Funny note the band never referred to Bruce by name I know they called him Mr Frank Sinatra once and I think Keith Richards (not a 100% on that one but pretty sure) What a night".

08-09-94 - NEW YORK, NY - RADIO CITY MUSIC HALL

STREETS OF PHILADELPHIA

MTV Video Awards

20-09-94 - LOS ANGELES, CA - HOUSE OF BLUES

IN THE MIDNIGHT HOUR

With John Fogerty

20-10-94 - NEW YORK, NY - ROSELAND BALLROOM

RAINY DAY WOMEN #12&35 / HIGHWAY 61 REVISITED

With Bob Dylan and Niel Young

21-10-94 - SAYREVILLE, NJ - THE PLAYPEN

HEY TONIGHT / SUSPICIOUS MINDS / GET IT ON / ROUTE 66 / GLORIA

Audience tape - with John Eddie, Greg Kihn, Marshall Crenshaw and Elliott Murphy. Available on CD "Cover Versions - Live USA" (Irmtrat). Thanks to Alex for the CD details.

00-10-94 - RUMSON, NJ – THRILL HILL EAST

COMIN’ DOWN MARIA / NO STRINGS ATTACHED / TALK SHOW

Springsteen (with Toby Scott recording and mixing) produces a further recording session for Joe Grushecky (with the Houserockers as the studio backing band). Unlike the previous three Springsteen-Grushecky recording sessions for this album project (Nov 93, Feb 94 and Aug 94 – see Brucebase listings) Springsteen does not play on these three session recordings, although Patti Scialfa provides backing vocals on the first track listed above. All three of these recordings were first released on Joe’s album ‘American Babylon’ in Oct 1995. NOTE: although the album was essentially completed at this stage (it was filed with the US Copyright Office on Dec 13, 1994) Grushecky had trouble finding an interested record company. As Grushecky has commented in interview: “we got turned down by everybody, I mean everybody. That’s another reason why it took so long (for release); I didn’t have any funding….. right around the turn of the year (Dec 94-Jan 95) Pinnacle UK became involved and we knew we had a home for the project”.

12-11-94 - LOS ANGELES, CA - THE 11TH ANNUAL LOVE RIDE

RUNNING ON EMPTY / BORN TO RUN / ROUTE 66 / GLORIA / BORN TO BE WILD

With Jackson Browne

20-12-94 - SEABRIGHT, NJ - TRADEWINDS

SANTA CLAUS IS COMING TO TOWN / RUN RUDOLPH RUN / MERRY CHRISTMAS BABY

With Tim McClone's Holiday Express


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