Bruce Springsteen Releases 1981 New Jersey Concert for COVID-19 Relief

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The concert was the culmination of a six-night stand that served as an opening party for the Brendan Byrne Arena in East Rutherford, New Jersey

tour when Springsteen and the E Street Band played six consecutive nights at the newly-opened Brendan Byrne Arena in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Every night was professionally recorded and select songs from the stand appeared five years later on thebox set, but only “Jersey Girl” from the July 9th show made the cut. The rest of the recording has never been heard anywhere, though audience tapes from the show have circulated.

The concert is noteworthy for a guest appearance by singer Gary U.S. Bonds on “Jolé Blon” and “This Little Girl.” It also boasts an epic “The Detroit Medley” containing snippets of “I Hear a Train,” “Sock It To Me, Baby!” and “Sweet Soul Music,” while Clarence Clemons sings a bit of “Stagger Lee” prior to “Rosalita ” There’s also a performance of the rarity “Johnny Bye-Bye,” which was released three years later as the b-side to “I’m on Fire.” You can hear a preview of that right here.

 

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RobertWoelfel75 I heard it on SiriusXM yesterday in the car and I said damn I wish they’d release this. Then I got home. Found out they did and bought it immediately

drivebytruckers How did the Boss know back in ‘81 that this would happen?

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