Bruce Springsteen’s Intimate Event in New Jersey
This weekend, Bruce Springsteen performed alongside a host of musical legends at a cozy gathering in New Jersey – check out the images below.
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Musical Performances and Awards
The archive and center of Bruce Springsteen organized an American musical show at Monmouth University in West Long Branch, New Jersey, on Saturday (April 26), where an audience of 700 witnessed Boss jam with John Fogerty, Smokey Robinson, Jackson Browne, Tom Morello, Darlin LaV and others.
Fogerty, Robinson, and Morello received American music awards at the event, along with Emmylou Harris and Joe Ely. Springsteen himself delivered speeches honoring Fogerty and Ely.
Springsteen and Fogerty played Creedence Clearwater Revival classics like “Bad Moon Rising,” “Proud Mary,” and “Fortunate Son”—all of which you can watch in the clips below:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dcugakd8mjy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lyPepkkls28
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vbhxlfynvtw
Springsteen and the legendary Smokey Robinson then performed “Ready” together, before the Boss joined Browne for “The River” and Morello for “Ghost of Tom Joad” and “Rosalita (Come Out Tonight).”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_g1ucxgsn0s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wzbmef2peak
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FXDQ4NFGXXA
The night concluded with all present artists uniting on stage for a rendition of the classic Woody Guthrie song “This Land Is Your Land,” marking the first time Springsteen has performed this staple of his setlist since 2013.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uckf7keqrd4
Upcoming Releases
In other news, Springsteen is set to release a collection titled “Tracks II: The Lost,” featuring seven previously unreleased full albums on June 27. The compilation consists of 83 songs that “expand on the rich chapters of Springsteen’s career,” providing invaluable insights into his life and artistry. The track “Blind Spots,” which was shared earlier this month, will be included.
Additionally, there will be a companion set called “Lost and Sound: Selections from the Lost Albums,” showcasing 20 standout tracks from the collection. You can find a complete list of albums and their tracks here for pre-order.
In related news, Bruce Springsteen recently announced that the BBC plans to commemorate the 50th anniversary of his first British concert with a series of special programs.
A biographical film about his life—specifically focusing on the making of his 1982 album “Nebraska”—is also slated for release by the end of the year. The film is titled Deliver Me from Nowhere and stars Jeremy Allen White in the lead role.
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