1996
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Continuation of the "Solo Acoustic" tour |
1996-01-07 - SALLE WILFRID-PELLETIER, MONTREAL, QC
THE GHOST OF TOM JOAD / ADAM RAISED A CAIN / STRAIGHT TIME / HIGHWAY 29 / DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN / MURDER INCORPORATED / NEBRASKA / IT'S THE LITTLE THINGS THAT COUNT / BROTHERS UNDER THE BRIDGE / BORN IN THE U.S.A. / DRY LIGHTNING / SPARE PARTS / YOUNGSTOWN / SINALOA COWBOYS / THE LINE / BALBOA PARK / ACROSS THE BORDER / DOES THIS BUS STOP AT 82ND STREET? / THIS HARD LAND / STREETS OF PHILADELPHIA / GALVESTON BAY / THE PROMISED LAND / MY BEST WAS NEVER GOOD ENOUGH
"It's The Little Things That Count" has a false start. First ever performances in Canada of "The Ghost Of Tom Joad", "Straight Time", "Highway 29", "Murder Incorporated", "It's The Little Things That Count", "Brothers Under The Bridge", "Dry Lightning", "Spare Parts", "Youngstown", "Sinaloa Cowboys", "The Line", "Balboa Park", "Across The Border", "Does This Bus Stop At 82nd Street?", "This Hard Land", "Streets Of Philadelphia", "Galveston Bay", and "My Best Was Never Good Enough".
1996-01-08 - MASSEY HALL, TORONTO, ON
THE GHOST OF TOM JOAD / ADAM RAISED A CAIN / STRAIGHT TIME / HIGHWAY 29 / DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN / JOHNNY 99 / NEBRASKA / DEAD MAN WALKIN' / IT'S THE LITTLE THINGS THAT COUNT / BROTHERS UNDER THE BRIDGE / BORN IN THE U.S.A. / DRY LIGHTNING / SPARE PARTS / YOUNGSTOWN / SINALOA COWBOYS / THE LINE / BALBOA PARK / ACROSS THE BORDER / DOES THIS BUS STOP AT 82ND STREET? / THIS HARD LAND / STREETS OF PHILADELPHIA / GALVESTON BAY / THE PROMISED LAND / MY BEST WAS NEVER GOOD ENOUGH
"Johnny 99" makes its tour debut. First ever performance in Canada of "Dead Man Walkin'". "Murder Incorporated" is dropped for the first time on the tour.
1996-01-10 - FOX THEATRE, DETROIT, MI
THE GHOST OF TOM JOAD / ADAM RAISED A CAIN / STRAIGHT TIME / HIGHWAY 29 / DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN / JOHNNY 99 / DEAD MAN WALKIN' / NEBRASKA / SELL IT AND THEY WILL COME / BROTHERS UNDER THE BRIDGE / BORN IN THE U.S.A. / DRY LIGHTNING / SPARE PARTS / THE PROMISED LAND / YOUNGSTOWN / SINALOA COWBOYS / THE LINE / BALBOA PARK / ACROSS THE BORDER / DOES THIS BUS STOP AT 82ND STREET? / THIS HARD LAND / STREETS OF PHILADELPHIA / GALVESTON BAY / NO SURRENDER / MY BEST WAS NEVER GOOD ENOUGH
World premiere of "Sell It And They Will Come", and tour debut of "No Surrender".
1996-01-11 - FOX THEATRE, DETROIT, MI
THE GHOST OF TOM JOAD / ADAM RAISED A CAIN / STRAIGHT TIME / HIGHWAY 29 / DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN / MURDER INCORPORATED / MANSION ON THE HILL / SELL IT AND THEY WILL COME / BROTHERS UNDER THE BRIDGE / BORN IN THE U.S.A. / DRY LIGHTNING / SPARE PARTS / THE PROMISED LAND / YOUNGSTOWN / SINALOA COWBOYS / THE LINE / BALBOA PARK / ACROSS THE BORDER / DOES THIS BUS STOP AT 82ND STREET? / THIS HARD LAND / STREETS OF PHILADELPHIA / GALVESTON BAY / NO SURRENDER / MY BEST WAS NEVER GOOD ENOUGH
"Murder Incorporated" returns to the set.
1996-01-12 - STAMBAUGH AUDITORIUM, YOUNGSTOWN, OH
THE GHOST OF TOM JOAD / ADAM RAISED A CAIN / STRAIGHT TIME / HIGHWAY 29 / DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN / MURDER INCORPORATED / MANSION ON THE HILL / SELL IT AND THEY WILL COME / BROTHERS UNDER THE BRIDGE / BORN IN THE U.S.A. / DRY LIGHTNING / SPARE PARTS / YOUNGSTOWN / THE PROMISED LAND / SINALOA COWBOYS / THE LINE / BALBOA PARK / ACROSS THE BORDER / DOES THIS BUS STOP AT 82ND STREET? / THIS HARD LAND / STREETS OF PHILADELPHIA / GALVESTON BAY / NO SURRENDER / MY BEST WAS NEVER GOOD ENOUGH
Same setlist as the previous night.
1996-01-16 - MUSIC HALL, CLEVELAND, OH
THE GHOST OF TOM JOAD / ADAM RAISED A CAIN / STRAIGHT TIME / HIGHWAY 29 / DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN / MURDER INCORPORATED / MANSION ON THE HILL / SELL IT AND THEY WILL COME / BROTHERS UNDER THE BRIDGE / BORN IN THE U.S.A. / DRY LIGHTNING / SPARE PARTS / YOUNGSTOWN / THE PROMISED LAND / SINALOA COWBOYS / THE LINE / BALBOA PARK / ACROSS THE BORDER / DOES THIS BUS STOP AT 82ND STREET? / THIS HARD LAND / STREETS OF PHILADELPHIA / GALVESTON BAY / NO SURRENDER / MY BEST WAS NEVER GOOD ENOUGH
Same set of songs as the previous two shows.
1996-01-17 - MUSIC HALL, CLEVELAND, OH
THE GHOST OF TOM JOAD / ADAM RAISED A CAIN / STRAIGHT TIME / HIGHWAY 29 / DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN / JOHNNY 99 / DEAD MAN WALKIN' / SELL IT AND THEY WILL COME / BROTHERS UNDER THE BRIDGE / BORN IN THE U.S.A. / DRY LIGHTNING / REASON TO BELIEVE / YOUNGSTOWN / THE PROMISED LAND / SINALOA COWBOYS / THE LINE / BALBOA PARK / ACROSS THE BORDER / DOES THIS BUS STOP AT 82ND STREET? / THIS HARD LAND / STREETS OF PHILADELPHIA / GALVESTON BAY / NO SURRENDER / MY BEST WAS NEVER GOOD ENOUGH
First 1996 performance of "Reason To Believe".
1996-01-18 - FOX THEATRE, ST. LOUIS, MO
THE GHOST OF TOM JOAD / ADAM RAISED A CAIN / STRAIGHT TIME / HIGHWAY 29 / DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN / JOHNNY 99 / NEBRASKA / SELL IT AND THEY WILL COME / BROTHERS UNDER THE BRIDGE / BORN IN THE U.S.A. / DRY LIGHTNING / YOUNGSTOWN / THE PROMISED LAND / SINALOA COWBOYS / THE LINE / BALBOA PARK / ACROSS THE BORDER / DOES THIS BUS STOP AT 82ND STREET? / THIS HARD LAND / STREETS OF PHILADELPHIA / GALVESTON BAY / NO SURRENDER / MY BEST WAS NEVER GOOD ENOUGH
Springsteen's second appearance at the Fox Theatre in St. Louis; he was last here in 1977.
1996-01-22 - SAENGER PERFORMING ARTS CENTER, NEW ORLEANS, LA
THE GHOST OF TOM JOAD / ADAM RAISED A CAIN / STRAIGHT TIME / HIGHWAY 29 / DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN / JOHNNY 99 / DEAD MAN WALKIN' / NEBRASKA / SELL IT AND THEY WILL COME / BROTHERS UNDER THE BRIDGE / BORN IN THE U.S.A. / DRY LIGHTNING / YOUNGSTOWN / THE PROMISED LAND / SINALOA COWBOYS / THE LINE / BALBOA PARK / ACROSS THE BORDER / DOES THIS BUS STOP AT 82ND STREET? / THIS HARD LAND / STREETS OF PHILADELPHIA / GALVESTON BAY / NO SURRENDER / MY BEST WAS NEVER GOOD ENOUGH
1996-01-23 - JESSE H. JONES HALL FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS, HOUSTON, TX
THE GHOST OF TOM JOAD / ADAM RAISED A CAIN / STRAIGHT TIME / HIGHWAY 29 / DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN / MURDER INCORPORATED / NEBRASKA / SELL IT AND THEY WILL COME / BROTHERS UNDER THE BRIDGE / BORN IN THE U.S.A. / DRY LIGHTNING / SPARE PARTS / YOUNGSTOWN / SINALOA COWBOYS / THE LINE / BALBOA PARK / ACROSS THE BORDER / DOES THIS BUS STOP AT 82ND STREET? / THIS HARD LAND / STREETS OF PHILADELPHIA / GALVESTON BAY / THE PROMISED LAND / MY BEST WAS NEVER GOOD ENOUGH
Encore features strong performances of two tour regulars with local significance: "This Hard Land" and "Galveston Bay". Bruce remarks: "Singing about Texas in Texas… it's tricky business!"
1996-01-25 - AUSTIN MUSIC HALL, AUSTIN, TX
THE GHOST OF TOM JOAD / ADAM RAISED A CAIN / STRAIGHT TIME / HIGHWAY 29 / DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN / MURDER INCORPORATED / NEBRASKA / SELL IT AND THEY WILL COME / BROTHERS UNDER THE BRIDGE / BORN IN THE U.S.A. / DRY LIGHTNING / SPARE PARTS / YOUNGSTOWN / SINALOA COWBOYS / THE LINE / BALBOA PARK / ACROSS THE BORDER / DOES THIS BUS STOP AT 82ND STREET? / THIS HARD LAND / STREETS OF PHILADELPHIA / GALVESTON BAY / NO SURRENDER / MY BEST WAS NEVER GOOD ENOUGH / BLOWIN' DOWN THIS ROAD (with Joe Ely)
Premiere of Woody Guthrie's "Blowin' Down This Road", performed with Joe Ely. First time that a show on this tour has not finished with "My Best Was Never Good Enough". Bruce and Ely hooked up with Willie Nelson after his show in Austin. Bruce and Joe went to see Willie Nelson after his show at the Hang-Em-High Saloon on 6th Street. All three then played music in Willie's bus outside Hang-Em-High until 4am. That could be why Bruce sounded tired the next night. Willie and Bruce apparently got along famously. In fact, Willie asked Bruce to stay in Austin for another night so they could play a gig together. Bruce said he had a commitment in Dallas that night.
1996-01-26 - THE BRONCO BOWL, DALLAS, TX
THE GHOST OF TOM JOAD / ADAM RAISED A CAIN / STRAIGHT TIME / HIGHWAY 29 / DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN / MURDER INCORPORATED / STATE TROOPER / MANSION ON THE HILL / SELL IT AND THEY WILL COME / BROTHERS UNDER THE BRIDGE / BORN IN THE U.S.A. / DRY LIGHTNING / SPARE PARTS / YOUNGSTOWN / SINALOA COWBOYS / THE LINE / BALBOA PARK / ACROSS THE BORDER / DOES THIS BUS STOP AT 82ND STREET? / THIS HARD LAND / STREETS OF PHILADELPHIA / GALVESTON BAY / NO SURRENDER / MY BEST WAS NEVER GOOD ENOUGH
Tour debut for "State Trooper".
1996-01-28 - FOX THEATRE, ATLANTA, GA
Soundcheck: THE GHOST OF TOM JOAD / ADAM RAISED A CAIN / STRAIGHT TIME / DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN / STATE TROOPER / MURDER INCORPORATED / DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN / GALVESTON BAY / BALBOA PARK / ? / ?
THE GHOST OF TOM JOAD / ADAM RAISED A CAIN / STRAIGHT TIME / HIGHWAY 29 / DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN / MURDER INCORPORATED / NEBRASKA / SELL IT AND THEY WILL COME / BROTHERS UNDER THE BRIDGE / BORN IN THE U.S.A. / DRY LIGHTNING / SPARE PARTS / YOUNGSTOWN / SINALOA COWBOYS / THE LINE / BALBOA PARK / ACROSS THE BORDER / DOES THIS BUS STOP AT 82ND STREET? / THIS HARD LAND / STREETS OF PHILADELPHIA / GALVESTON BAY / NO SURRENDER / MY BEST WAS NEVER GOOD ENOUGH
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End of the 1st leg of the "Solo Acoustic" tour |
1996-02-05 - SONY MUSIC BUILDING, LOS ANGELES, CA
Springsteen is audio interviewed by Germany's Radio Eins, parts of which are later broadcast in Germany.
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Start of the 2nd leg of the "Solo Acoustic" tour - Europe |
1996-02-12 - ALTE OPER, FRANKFURT, GERMANY
THE GHOST OF TOM JOAD / ADAM RAISED A CAIN / STRAIGHT TIME / HIGHWAY 29 / DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN / MURDER INCORPORATED / NEBRASKA / IT'S THE LITTLE THINGS THAT COUNT / BROTHERS UNDER THE BRIDGE / BORN IN THE U.S.A. / DRY LIGHTNING / SPARE PARTS / YOUNGSTOWN / SINALOA COWBOYS / THE LINE / BALBOA PARK / ACROSS THE BORDER / DOES THIS BUS STOP AT 82ND STREET? / THIS HARD LAND / STREETS OF PHILADELPHIA / GALVESTON BAY / NO SURRENDER / MY BEST WAS NEVER GOOD ENOUGH
First concert of the European leg of the Solo Acoustic Tour. European debuts of "The Ghost Of Tom Joad", "Straight Time", "Highway 29", "Murder Incorporated", "Nebraska", "It's The Little Things That Count", "Brothers Under The Bridge", "Dry Lightning", "Youngstown", "Sinaloa Cowboys", "The Line", "Balboa Park", "Across The Border", "Does This Bus Stop At 82nd Street?", "Streets Of Philadelphia", "Galveston Bay", and "My Best Was Never Good Enough", plus the first ever performance in Germany of "No Surrender".
1996-02-14 - KULTURPALAST, DRESDEN, GERMANY
THE GHOST OF TOM JOAD / ADAM RAISED A CAIN / STRAIGHT TIME / HIGHWAY 29 / DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN / MURDER INCORPORATED / NEBRASKA / IT'S THE LITTLE THINGS THAT COUNT / BROTHERS UNDER THE BRIDGE / BORN IN THE U.S.A. / DRY LIGHTNING / SPARE PARTS / YOUNGSTOWN / SINALOA COWBOYS / THE LINE / BALBOA PARK / ACROSS THE BORDER / DOES THIS BUS STOP AT 82ND STREET? / THIS HARD LAND / STREETS OF PHILADELPHIA / GALVESTON BAY / NO SURRENDER / MY BEST WAS NEVER GOOD ENOUGH / THE PROMISED LAND
"The Promised Land" moves to the closing spot - this will become a regular occurrence as the tour progresses.
1996-02-15 - RUDI-SEDLMAYER-HALLE, MUNICH, GERMANY
THE GHOST OF TOM JOAD / ADAM RAISED A CAIN / STRAIGHT TIME / HIGHWAY 29 / DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN / MURDER INCORPORATED / NEBRASKA / IT'S THE LITTLE THINGS THAT COUNT / BROTHERS UNDER THE BRIDGE / BORN IN THE U.S.A. / DRY LIGHTNING / SPARE PARTS / YOUNGSTOWN / SINALOA COWBOYS / THE LINE / BALBOA PARK / ACROSS THE BORDER / DOES THIS BUS STOP AT 82ND STREET? / THIS HARD LAND / STREETS OF PHILADELPHIA / GALVESTON BAY / MY BEST WAS NEVER GOOD ENOUGH
1996-02-17 - CONGRESS CENTRUM HAMBURG, HALLE 1, HAMBURG, GERMANY
THE GHOST OF TOM JOAD / ADAM RAISED A CAIN / STRAIGHT TIME / HIGHWAY 29 / DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN / MURDER INCORPORATED / MANSION ON THE HILL / DEAD MAN WALKIN' / SELL IT AND THEY WILL COME / BROTHERS UNDER THE BRIDGE / BORN IN THE U.S.A. / DRY LIGHTNING / REASON TO BELIEVE / YOUNGSTOWN / SINALOA COWBOYS / THE LINE / BALBOA PARK / ACROSS THE BORDER / DOES THIS BUS STOP AT 82ND STREET? / THIS HARD LAND / STREETS OF PHILADELPHIA / GALVESTON BAY / MY BEST WAS NEVER GOOD ENOUGH / THE PROMISED LAND
"The Promised Land" is the first version same as all prior acoustic versions, close to the recorded version. "Reason To Believe" returns to the set after a month off. European (and German) debuts of "Dead Man Walkin'", "Sell It And They Will Come", and "Reason To Believe".
1996-02-18 - PHILIPSHALLE, DÜSSELDORF, GERMANY
THE GHOST OF TOM JOAD / ADAM RAISED A CAIN / STRAIGHT TIME / HIGHWAY 29 / DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN / MURDER INCORPORATED / NEBRASKA / SELL IT AND THEY WILL COME / BROTHERS UNDER THE BRIDGE / BORN IN THE U.S.A. / DRY LIGHTNING / REASON TO BELIEVE / YOUNGSTOWN / SINALOA COWBOYS / THE LINE / BALBOA PARK / ACROSS THE BORDER / DOES THIS BUS STOP AT 82ND STREET? / THIS HARD LAND / STREETS OF PHILADELPHIA / GALVESTON BAY / NO SURRENDER / MY BEST WAS NEVER GOOD ENOUGH
1996-02-20 - TEATRO ARISTON, SANREMO, ITALY
THE GHOST OF TOM JOAD
Bruce opens the 46th Festival della canzone taliana di Sanremo (the Sanremo Music Festival). First ever performance in Italy of "The Ghost Of Tom Joad".
1996-02-21 - LE ZÉNITH DE PARIS, PARIS, FRANCE
THE GHOST OF TOM JOAD / ADAM RAISED A CAIN / STRAIGHT TIME / HIGHWAY 29 / DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN / MURDER INCORPORATED / NEBRASKA / IT'S THE LITTLE THINGS THAT COUNT / BROTHERS UNDER THE BRIDGE / BORN IN THE U.S.A. / DRY LIGHTNING / REASON TO BELIEVE / YOUNGSTOWN / SINALOA COWBOYS / THE LINE / BALBOA PARK / ACROSS THE BORDER / DOES THIS BUS STOP AT 82ND STREET? / THIS HARD LAND / STREETS OF PHILADELPHIA / GALVESTON BAY / MY BEST WAS NEVER GOOD ENOUGH / THE PROMISED LAND
First ever performances in France of "The Ghost Of Tom Joad", "Straight Time", "Highway 29", "Murder Incorporated", "Nebraska", "It's The Little Things That Count", "Brothers Under The Bridge", "Dry Lightning", "Reason To Believe", "Youngstown", "Sinaloa Cowboys", "The Line", "Balboa Park", "Across The Border", "Does This Bus Stop At 82nd Street?", "Streets Of Philadelphia", "Galveston Bay", and "My Best Was Never Good Enough".
1996-02-22 - LE ZÉNITH DE PARIS, PARIS, FRANCE
THE GHOST OF TOM JOAD / ADAM RAISED A CAIN / STRAIGHT TIME / HIGHWAY 29 / DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN / MURDER INCORPORATED / MANSION ON THE HILL / IT'S THE LITTLE THINGS THAT COUNT / BROTHERS UNDER THE BRIDGE / BORN IN THE U.S.A. / DRY LIGHTNING / SPARE PARTS / YOUNGSTOWN / SINALOA COWBOYS / THE LINE / BALBOA PARK / ACROSS THE BORDER / DOES THIS BUS STOP AT 82ND STREET? / THIS HARD LAND / STREETS OF PHILADELPHIA / GALVESTON BAY / NO SURRENDER / THE PROMISED LAND
First ever performance in France of "Mansion On The Hill". "My Best Was Never Good Enough" is dropped for the first time on the tour.
1996-02-23 - CANAL+ STUDIOS, PARIS, FRANCE
Rehearsal: THE GHOST OF TOM JOAD / THE GHOST OF TOM JOAD
Broadcast: THE GHOST OF TOM JOAD
Springsteen is a guest on French TV show Nulle Part Ailleurs (English: "Nowhere Else") on Canal+. First two takes were rehearsals.
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1996-02-25 - DE DOELEN, ROTTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS
THE GHOST OF TOM JOAD / ADAM RAISED A CAIN / STRAIGHT TIME / HIGHWAY 29 / DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN / MURDER INCORPORATED / NEBRASKA / SELL IT AND THEY WILL COME / BROTHERS UNDER THE BRIDGE / BORN IN THE U.S.A. / DRY LIGHTNING / REASON TO BELIEVE / YOUNGSTOWN / SINALOA COWBOYS / THE LINE / BALBOA PARK / ACROSS THE BORDER / DOES THIS BUS STOP AT 82ND STREET? / THIS HARD LAND / STREETS OF PHILADELPHIA / GALVESTON BAY / NO SURRENDER / MY BEST WAS NEVER GOOD ENOUGH
First ever performances in the Netherlands of "The Ghost Of Tom Joad", "Straight Time", "Highway 29", "Murder Incorporated", "Nebraska", "Sell It And They Will Come", "Brothers Under The Bridge", "Dry Lightning", "Reason To Believe", "Youngstown", "Sinaloa Cowboys", "The Line", "Balboa Park", "Across The Border", "Does This Bus Stop At 82nd Street?", "Streets Of Philadelphia", "Galveston Bay", "No Surrender", and "My Best Was Never Good Enough".
1996-02-26 - KONINKLIJK THEATER CARRÉ, AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS
THE GHOST OF TOM JOAD / ADAM RAISED A CAIN / STRAIGHT TIME / HIGHWAY 29 / DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN / JOHNNY 99 / MANSION ON THE HILL / IT'S THE LITTLE THINGS THAT COUNT / BROTHERS UNDER THE BRIDGE / BORN IN THE U.S.A. / DRY LIGHTNING / SPARE PARTS / YOUNGSTOWN / SINALOA COWBOYS / THE LINE / BALBOA PARK / ACROSS THE BORDER / BOBBY JEAN / THIS HARD LAND / STREETS OF PHILADELPHIA / GALVESTON BAY / THE PROMISED LAND
Tour debut of "Bobby Jean" and of the new "The Promised Land" - a more atmospheric, percussive version which is used to close the show from now on. First ever performance in the Netherlands of "It's The Little Things That Count".
1996-02-28 - APOLLO THEATRE, MANCHESTER, ENGLAND
THE GHOST OF TOM JOAD / ADAM RAISED A CAIN / STRAIGHT TIME / HIGHWAY 29 / DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN / JOHNNY 99 / MANSION ON THE HILL / SELL IT AND THEY WILL COME / BROTHERS UNDER THE BRIDGE / BORN IN THE U.S.A. / DRY LIGHTNING / SPARE PARTS / YOUNGSTOWN / SINALOA COWBOYS / THE LINE / BALBOA PARK / ACROSS THE BORDER / BOBBY JEAN / THIS HARD LAND / DOES THIS BUS STOP AT 82ND STREET? / STREETS OF PHILADELPHIA / GALVESTON BAY / THE PROMISED LAND
First ever performances in England of "The Ghost Of Tom Joad", "Straight Time", "Highway 29", "Sell It And They Will Come", "Brothers Under The Bridge", "Dry Lightning", "Youngstown", "Sinaloa Cowboys", "The Line", "Balboa Park", "Across The Border", "Does This Bus Stop At 82nd Street?", "Streets Of Philadelphia", and "Galveston Bay".
1996-02-29 - SYMPHONY HALL, BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND
THE GHOST OF TOM JOAD / ADAM RAISED A CAIN / STRAIGHT TIME / HIGHWAY 29 / DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN / MURDER INCORPORATED / NEBRASKA / DEAD MAN WALKIN' / SELL IT AND THEY WILL COME / IT'S THE LITTLE THINGS THAT COUNT / BROTHERS UNDER THE BRIDGE / BORN IN THE U.S.A. / DRY LIGHTNING / REASON TO BELIEVE / YOUNGSTOWN / SINALOA COWBOYS / THE LINE / BALBOA PARK / ACROSS THE BORDER / DOES THIS BUS STOP AT 82ND STREET? / THIS HARD LAND / STREETS OF PHILADELPHIA / GALVESTON BAY / THE PROMISED LAND
First ever performances in England of "Murder Incorporated", "Nebraska", "Dead Man Walkin'", "It's The Little Things That Count", and "Reason To Believe". Intriguingly, "Lucky Town" is setlisted, but is not performed.
1996-03-02 - CITY HALL, NEWCASTLE, ENGLAND
THE GHOST OF TOM JOAD / ADAM RAISED A CAIN / STRAIGHT TIME / HIGHWAY 29 / DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN / MURDER INCORPORATED / MANSION ON THE HILL / DEAD MAN WALKIN' / SELL IT AND THEY WILL COME / IT'S THE LITTLE THINGS THAT COUNT / BROTHERS UNDER THE BRIDGE / BORN IN THE U.S.A. / DRY LIGHTNING / REASON TO BELIEVE / YOUNGSTOWN / SINALOA COWBOYS / THE LINE / BALBOA PARK / ACROSS THE BORDER / BOBBY JEAN / THIS HARD LAND / STREETS OF PHILADELPHIA / GALVESTON BAY / THE PROMISED LAND
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BLOOD BROTHERS (March 3) |
1996-03-03 - EDINBURGH PLAYHOUSE, EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND
THE GHOST OF TOM JOAD / ADAM RAISED A CAIN / STRAIGHT TIME / HIGHWAY 29 / DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN / JOHNNY 99 / NEBRASKA / THE WISH / BROTHERS UNDER THE BRIDGE / BORN IN THE U.S.A. / DRY LIGHTNING / REASON TO BELIEVE / YOUNGSTOWN / SINALOA COWBOYS / THE LINE / BALBOA PARK / ACROSS THE BORDER / BOBBY JEAN / THIS HARD LAND / STREETS OF PHILADELPHIA / GALVESTON BAY / THE PROMISED LAND
European debut of "The Wish" and first ever performances in Scotland of "The Ghost Of Tom Joad", "Adam Raised A Cain", "Straight Time", "Highway 29", "Johnny 99", "Nebraska", "Brothers Under The Bridge", "Dry Lightning", "Reason To Believe", "Youngstown", "Sinaloa Cowboys", "The Line", "Balboa Park", "Across The Border", "Streets Of Philadelphia", and "Galveston Bay".
1996-03-13 - CIRKUS, STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN
Soundcheck: THE GHOST OF TOM JOAD / SINALOA COWBOYS
THE GHOST OF TOM JOAD / ADAM RAISED A CAIN / STRAIGHT TIME / HIGHWAY 29 / DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN / JOHNNY 99 / NEBRASKA / DEAD MAN WALKIN' / IT'S THE LITTLE THINGS THAT COUNT / SELL IT AND THEY WILL COME / BROTHERS UNDER THE BRIDGE / BORN IN THE U.S.A. / DRY LIGHTNING / REASON TO BELIEVE / YOUNGSTOWN / SINALOA COWBOYS / THE LINE / BALBOA PARK / ACROSS THE BORDER / BOBBY JEAN / THIS HARD LAND / STREETS OF PHILADELPHIA / GALVESTON BAY / THE PROMISED LAND
First ever performances in Sweden of "The Ghost Of Tom Joad", "Straight Time", "Highway 29", "Nebraska", "Dead Man Walkin'", "It's The Little Things That Count", "Sell It And They Will Come", "Brothers Under The Bridge", "Dry Lightning", "Reason To Believe", "Youngstown", "Sinaloa Cowboys", "The Line", "Balboa Park", "Across The Border", "Streets Of Philadelphia", and "Galveston Bay".
1996-03-14 - OSLO SPEKTRUM, OSLO, NORWAY
THE GHOST OF TOM JOAD / ADAM RAISED A CAIN / STRAIGHT TIME / HIGHWAY 29 / DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN / MURDER INCORPORATED / NEBRASKA / THE WISH / BROTHERS UNDER THE BRIDGE / BORN IN THE U.S.A. / DRY LIGHTNING / REASON TO BELIEVE / YOUNGSTOWN / SINALOA COWBOYS / THE LINE / BALBOA PARK / ACROSS THE BORDER / BOBBY JEAN / THIS HARD LAND / STREETS OF PHILADELPHIA / GALVESTON BAY / THE PROMISED LAND
First ever performances in Norway of "The Ghost Of Tom Joad", "Straight Time", "Highway 29", "Murder Incorporated", "Nebraska", "The Wish", "Brothers Under The Bridge", "Dry Lightning", "Reason To Believe", "Youngstown", "Sinaloa Cowboys", "The Line", "Balboa Park", "Across The Border", "Streets Of Philadelphia", and "Galveston Bay".
1996-03-16 - FALKONERSALEN, COPENHAGEN, DENMARK
THE GHOST OF TOM JOAD / ADAM RAISED A CAIN / STRAIGHT TIME / HIGHWAY 29 / DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN / MURDER INCORPORATED / NEBRASKA / THE WISH / IT'S THE LITTLE THINGS THAT COUNT / BROTHERS UNDER THE BRIDGE / BORN IN THE U.S.A. / DRY LIGHTNING / SPARE PARTS / YOUNGSTOWN / SINALOA COWBOYS / THE LINE / BALBOA PARK / ACROSS THE BORDER / BOBBY JEAN / THIS HARD LAND / STREETS OF PHILADELPHIA / GALVESTON BAY / THE PROMISED LAND
First ever performances in Denmark of "The Ghost Of Tom Joad", "Straight Time", "Highway 29", "Murder Incorporated", "Nebraska", "The Wish", "It's The Little Things That Count", "Brothers Under The Bridge", "Dry Lightning", "Youngstown", "Sinaloa Cowboys", "The Line", "Balboa Park", "Across The Border", "Streets Of Philadelphia", and "Galveston Bay".
1996-03-17 - THE MEAN FIDDLER, DUBLIN, IRELAND
ALL JUST TO GET TO YOU / OH, BOY! / SETTLE FOR LOVE / FINGERNAILS / BLOWIN' DOWN THIS ROAD
With Joe Ely. First performances in Europe of "All Just To Get To You" and "Oh, Boy!". "Fingernails" is played in a medley with snippets of "That Black Snake Moan", "Match Box Blues", "Buddy Brown's Blues (98 Degree Blues)", and a nearly full "Long Tall Sally".
1996-03-19 - KING'S HALL, BELFAST, NORTHERN IRELAND
Soundcheck: THE GHOST OF TOM JOAD / BORN IN THE U.S.A. / THE PROMISED LAND / ADAM RAISED A CAIN / THIS HARD LAND / YOUNGSTOWN / DRY LIGHTNING
THE GHOST OF TOM JOAD / ADAM RAISED A CAIN / STRAIGHT TIME / HIGHWAY 29 / DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN / MURDER INCORPORATED / NEBRASKA / THE WISH / IT'S THE LITTLE THINGS THAT COUNT / BROTHERS UNDER THE BRIDGE / BORN IN THE U.S.A. / DRY LIGHTNING / REASON TO BELIEVE / YOUNGSTOWN / SINALOA COWBOYS / THE LINE / BALBOA PARK / ACROSS THE BORDER / BOBBY JEAN / THIS HARD LAND / STREETS OF PHILADELPHIA / GALVESTON BAY / THE PROMISED LAND
Bruce's first ever appearance in Northern Ireland. Apparently the soundcheck lasted around 45 minutes, beginning at around 5:15. All songs were cut short, and are not necessarily listed in the correct order here.
1996-03-20 - THE POINT THEATRE, DUBLIN, IRELAND
THE GHOST OF TOM JOAD / ADAM RAISED A CAIN / STRAIGHT TIME / HIGHWAY 29 / DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN / JOHNNY 99 / MANSION ON THE HILL / THE WISH / IT'S THE LITTLE THINGS THAT COUNT / BROTHERS UNDER THE BRIDGE / BORN IN THE U.S.A. / DRY LIGHTNING / SPARE PARTS / YOUNGSTOWN / SINALOA COWBOYS / THE LINE / BALBOA PARK / ACROSS THE BORDER / BOBBY JEAN / THIS HARD LAND / STREETS OF PHILADELPHIA / GALVESTON BAY / THE PROMISED LAND
First ever performances in Ireland of "The Ghost Of Tom Joad", "Straight Time", "Highway 29", "Darkness On The Edge Of Town", "Mansion On The Hill", "The Wish", "It's The Little Things That Count", "Brothers Under The Bridge", "Dry Lightning", "Youngstown", "Sinaloa Cowboys", "The Line", "Balboa Park", "Across The Border", "Streets Of Philadelphia", and "Galveston Bay".
1996-03-22 - ROYAL ALBERT HALL, LONDON, ENGLAND
Rescheduled to April 16.
1996-03-23 - ROYAL ALBERT HALL, LONDON, ENGLAND
Rescheduled to April 27.
1996-03-25 - DOROTHY CHANDLER PAVILION, LOS ANGELES, CA
DEAD MAN WALKIN'
68th Academy Awards. Bruce was nominated for an Academy Award for "Dead Man Walkin'" (from the film Dead Man Walking), but lost to a track from Pocahontas. He performs the song backed by light drums and a pair of keyboards.
1996-03-27 - ROYAL ALBERT HALL, LONDON, ENGLAND
Rescheduled to April 17.
1996-03-30 - KONINGIN ELISABETHZAAL, ANTWERP, BELGIUM
Rescheduled to April 20.
1996-03-31 - ICC BERLIN, SAAL 1, BERLIN, GERMANY
Rescheduled to April 19.
1996-04-10 - AUDITORIUM SANTA CECILIA, ROME, ITALY
THE GHOST OF TOM JOAD / ADAM RAISED A CAIN / STRAIGHT TIME / HIGHWAY 29 / DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN / JOHNNY 99 / NEBRASKA / DEAD MAN WALKIN' / THE WISH / BROTHERS UNDER THE BRIDGE / BORN IN THE U.S.A. / DRY LIGHTNING / SPARE PARTS / YOUNGSTOWN / SINALOA COWBOYS / THE LINE / BALBOA PARK / ACROSS THE BORDER / BOBBY JEAN / THIS HARD LAND / STREETS OF PHILADELPHIA / GALVESTON BAY / THE PROMISED LAND
Final "Dead Man Walkin'" of the tour. First ever performances in Italy of "Straight Time", "Highway 29", "Nebraska", "Dead Man Walkin'", "The Wish", "Brothers Under The Bridge", "Dry Lightning", "Youngstown", "Sinaloa Cowboys", "The Line", "Balboa Park", "Across The Border", "Streets Of Philadelphia", and "Galveston Bay".
1996-04-11 - TEATRO SMERALDO, MILAN, ITALY
THE GHOST OF TOM JOAD / ADAM RAISED A CAIN / STRAIGHT TIME / HIGHWAY 29 / DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN / MURDER INCORPORATED / MANSION ON THE HILL / IF I SHOULD FALL BEHIND / IT'S THE LITTLE THINGS THAT COUNT / BROTHERS UNDER THE BRIDGE / BORN IN THE U.S.A. / DRY LIGHTNING / SPARE PARTS / YOUNGSTOWN / SINALOA COWBOYS / THE LINE / BALBOA PARK / ACROSS THE BORDER / BOBBY JEAN / THIS HARD LAND / STREETS OF PHILADELPHIA / GALVESTON BAY / THE PROMISED LAND
First ever performances in Italy of "Murder Incorporated", "Mansion On The Hill", and "It's The Little Things That Count".
1996-04-13 - TEATRO CARLO FELICE, GENOA, ITALY
THE GHOST OF TOM JOAD / ADAM RAISED A CAIN / STRAIGHT TIME / HIGHWAY 29 / DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN / JOHNNY 99 / NEBRASKA / IT'S THE LITTLE THINGS THAT COUNT / BROTHERS UNDER THE BRIDGE / BORN IN THE U.S.A. / DRY LIGHTNING / SPARE PARTS / YOUNGSTOWN / SINALOA COWBOYS / THE LINE / BALBOA PARK / ACROSS THE BORDER / BOBBY JEAN / THIS HARD LAND / NO SURRENDER / GALVESTON BAY / THE PROMISED LAND
1996-04-16 - ROYAL ALBERT HALL, LONDON, ENGLAND
THE GHOST OF TOM JOAD / ADAM RAISED A CAIN / STRAIGHT TIME / HIGHWAY 29 / DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN / MURDER INCORPORATED / NEBRASKA / PILGRIM IN THE TEMPLE OF LOVE / MY BEST WAS NEVER GOOD ENOUGH / BROTHERS UNDER THE BRIDGE / BORN IN THE U.S.A. / DRY LIGHTNING / SPARE PARTS / YOUNGSTOWN / SINALOA COWBOYS / THE LINE / BALBOA PARK / ACROSS THE BORDER / BOBBY JEAN / THIS HARD LAND / NO SURRENDER / GALVESTON BAY / THE PROMISED LAND
This show was rescheduled from March 22. World premiere of "Pilgrim In The Temple Of Love", a.k.a. "Santa Claus Gets A Blow Job", and the first ever performances in England of "My Best Was Never Good Enough", this time performed mid-set in its final performance of the tour, and "No Surrender".
1996-04-17 - ROYAL ALBERT HALL, LONDON, ENGLAND
THE GHOST OF TOM JOAD / ADAM RAISED A CAIN / STRAIGHT TIME / HIGHWAY 29 / DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN / JOHNNY 99 / MANSION ON THE HILL / THE WISH / IT'S THE LITTLE THINGS THAT COUNT / BROTHERS UNDER THE BRIDGE / BORN IN THE U.S.A. / DRY LIGHTNING / SPARE PARTS / YOUNGSTOWN / SINALOA COWBOYS / THE LINE / BALBOA PARK / ACROSS THE BORDER / DOES THIS BUS STOP AT 82ND STREET? / THIS HARD LAND / STREETS OF PHILADELPHIA / GALVESTON BAY / THE PROMISED LAND
This show was rescheduled from March 27. First ever performance in England of "The Wish".
1996-04-19 - ICC BERLIN, SAAL 1, BERLIN, GERMANY
THE GHOST OF TOM JOAD / ADAM RAISED A CAIN / STRAIGHT TIME / HIGHWAY 29 / DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN / MURDER INCORPORATED / NEBRASKA / IT'S THE LITTLE THINGS THAT COUNT / SELL IT AND THEY WILL COME / BROTHERS UNDER THE BRIDGE / BORN IN THE U.S.A. / DRY LIGHTNING / SPARE PARTS / YOUNGSTOWN / SINALOA COWBOYS / THE LINE / BALBOA PARK / ACROSS THE BORDER / BOBBY JEAN / THIS HARD LAND / STREETS OF PHILADELPHIA / GALVESTON BAY / THE PROMISED LAND
Concert rescheduled from March 31. "The Promised Land" is the new arrangement, and stays that way for the rest of the tour. Final "Murder Incorporated" of the European tour.
1996-04-20 - KONINGIN ELISABETHZAAL, ANTWERP, BELGIUM
THE GHOST OF TOM JOAD / ADAM RAISED A CAIN / STRAIGHT TIME / HIGHWAY 29 / DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN / JOHNNY 99 / MANSION ON THE HILL / PILGRIM IN THE TEMPLE OF LOVE / IT'S THE LITTLE THINGS THAT COUNT / BROTHERS UNDER THE BRIDGE / BORN IN THE U.S.A. / DRY LIGHTNING / SPARE PARTS / YOUNGSTOWN / SINALOA COWBOYS / THE LINE / BALBOA PARK / ACROSS THE BORDER / BOBBY JEAN / THIS HARD LAND / STREETS OF PHILADELPHIA / GALVESTON BAY / THE PROMISED LAND
This show was re-scheduled from March 30. First ever performances in Belgium of "The Ghost Of Tom Joad", "Straight Time", "Highway 29", "Johnny 99", "Pilgrim In The Temple Of Love", "It's The Little Things That Count", "Brothers Under The Bridge", "Dry Lightning", "Spare Parts", "Youngstown", "Sinaloa Cowboys", "The Line", "Balboa Park", "Across The Border", "Streets Of Philadelphia", and "Galveston Bay".
1996-04-22 - ROYAL ALBERT HALL, LONDON, ENGLAND
Soundcheck: MY FATHER'S HOUSE / IF I SHOULD FALL BEHIND / THE ANGEL / YOU CAN LOOK (BUT YOU BETTER NOT TOUCH) / ATLANTIC CITY / RED HEADED WOMAN / POINT BLANK
THE GHOST OF TOM JOAD / ADAM RAISED A CAIN / STRAIGHT TIME / HIGHWAY 29 / DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN / JOHNNY 99 / NEBRASKA / SELL IT AND THEY WILL COME / THE ANGEL / BROTHERS UNDER THE BRIDGE / BORN IN THE U.S.A. / DRY LIGHTNING / SPARE PARTS / YOUNGSTOWN / SINALOA COWBOYS / THE LINE / BALBOA PARK / ACROSS THE BORDER / BLINDED BY THE LIGHT / THIS HARD LAND / STREETS OF PHILADELPHIA / GALVESTON BAY / THE PROMISED LAND
First ever concert performance of "The Angel", a song Bruce once said he would never perform live (not counting is live performance at Mike Appel's office on February 14, 1972), until a bold fan sneaked in at the soundcheck and requested the song (you can read about this encounter in the article on our News tab). It will not be played again until November 22, 2009 in Buffalo, NY. Also the European live debut of "Blinded By The Light".
1996-04-24 - BRIXTON ACADEMY, LONDON, ENGLAND
THE GHOST OF TOM JOAD / ATLANTIC CITY / STRAIGHT TIME / HIGHWAY 29 / DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN / STATE TROOPER / MANSION ON THE HILL / PILGRIM IN THE TEMPLE OF LOVE / RED HEADED WOMAN / BROTHERS UNDER THE BRIDGE / BORN IN THE U.S.A. / DRY LIGHTNING / SEEDS / YOUNGSTOWN / SINALOA COWBOYS / THE LINE / BALBOA PARK / ACROSS THE BORDER / BOBBY JEAN / THIS HARD LAND / STREETS OF PHILADELPHIA / GALVESTON BAY / THE PROMISED LAND
Tour debuts of "Atlantic City", "Red Headed Woman" (with a new verse), and "Seeds". "Atlantic City" replaces "Adam Raised A Cain", which is dropped for the first time on the tour. European debut (and last tour appearance) of "State Trooper" and European debut of "Red Headed Woman", plus the sole tour performance of "Seeds".
1996-04-25 - BRIXTON ACADEMY, LONDON, ENGLAND
THE GHOST OF TOM JOAD / ATLANTIC CITY / STRAIGHT TIME / HIGHWAY 29 / DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN / JOHNNY 99 / HIGHWAY PATROLMAN / THE WISH / IF I SHOULD FALL BEHIND / BROTHERS UNDER THE BRIDGE / BORN IN THE U.S.A. / DRY LIGHTNING / SPARE PARTS / POINT BLANK / SINALOA COWBOYS / THE LINE / BALBOA PARK / ACROSS THE BORDER / DOES THIS BUS STOP AT 82ND STREET? / THIS HARD LAND / NO SURRENDER / GALVESTON BAY / THE PROMISED LAND / BLOWIN' DOWN THIS ROAD (with Elliott Murphy and Joe Grushecky)
Tour debut of "Highway Patrolman". Elliott Murphy and Joe Grushecky join on the first ever Springsteen performance in England of "Blowin' Down This Road". "Youngstown" is dropped for the first time on the tour.
1996-04-27 - ROYAL ALBERT HALL, LONDON, ENGLAND
Soundcheck: ATLANTIC CITY / MY FATHER'S HOUSE / I WISH I WERE BLIND
PONY BOY - THE GHOST OF TOM JOAD / ATLANTIC CITY / STRAIGHT TIME / HIGHWAY 29 / DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN / JOHNNY 99 / HIGHWAY PATROLMAN / THE WISH / ADAM RAISED A CAIN / BROTHERS UNDER THE BRIDGE / BORN IN THE U.S.A. / DRY LIGHTNING / SPARE PARTS / POINT BLANK / SINALOA COWBOYS / THE LINE / BALBOA PARK / ACROSS THE BORDER / BLINDED BY THE LIGHT / THIS HARD LAND / STREETS OF PHILADELPHIA / GALVESTON BAY / THE PROMISED LAND
This show was rescheduled from March 23. Sole tour performance and European debut of "Pony Boy" opens the show and segues directly into "The Ghost Of Tom Joad", which is moved out of the opening slot for the first time on the tour.
1996-04-30 - SALLE ERASME, STRASBOURG, FRANCE
THE GHOST OF TOM JOAD / ATLANTIC CITY / STRAIGHT TIME / HIGHWAY 29 / DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN / JOHNNY 99 / NEBRASKA / IT'S THE LITTLE THINGS THAT COUNT / IF I SHOULD FALL BEHIND / BROTHERS UNDER THE BRIDGE / BORN IN THE U.S.A. / DRY LIGHTNING / SPARE PARTS / POINT BLANK / SINALOA COWBOYS / THE LINE / BALBOA PARK / ACROSS THE BORDER / BOBBY JEAN / THIS HARD LAND / STREETS OF PHILADELPHIA / NO SURRENDER / GALVESTON BAY / THE PROMISED LAND
1996-05-01 - PALAIS DES BEAUX-ARTS, BRUSSELS, BELGIUM
THE GHOST OF TOM JOAD / ADAM RAISED A CAIN / STRAIGHT TIME / HIGHWAY 29 / DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN / JOHNNY 99 / NEBRASKA / PILGRIM IN THE TEMPLE OF LOVE / RED HEADED WOMAN / BROTHERS UNDER THE BRIDGE / BORN IN THE U.S.A. / DRY LIGHTNING / SPARE PARTS / YOUNGSTOWN / SINALOA COWBOYS / THE LINE / BALBOA PARK / ACROSS THE BORDER / BOBBY JEAN / THIS HARD LAND / STREETS OF PHILADELPHIA / GALVESTON BAY / THE PROMISED LAND
First ever performances in Belgium of "Nebraska" and "Red Headed Woman".
1996-05-02 - ZÜRICH KONGRESSHAUS, ZURICH, SWITZERLAND
THE GHOST OF TOM JOAD / ADAM RAISED A CAIN / STRAIGHT TIME / HIGHWAY 29 / DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN / JOHNNY 99 / NEBRASKA / PILGRIM IN THE TEMPLE OF LOVE / RED HEADED WOMAN / BROTHERS UNDER THE BRIDGE / BORN IN THE U.S.A. / DRY LIGHTNING / SPARE PARTS / YOUNGSTOWN / SINALOA COWBOYS / THE LINE / BALBOA PARK / ACROSS THE BORDER / BOBBY JEAN / THIS HARD LAND / STREETS OF PHILADELPHIA / GALVESTON BAY / THE PROMISED LAND
Show features Bruce mentioning the Swiss as creators of the yodel to introduce "Red Headed Woman", which appropriately emphasizes the "yodelling" section in its performance. First ever performances in Switzerland of "The Ghost Of Tom Joad", "Straight Time", "Highway 29", "Johnny 99", "Nebraska", "Pilgrim In The Temple Of Love", "Red Headed Woman", "Brothers Under The Bridge", "Dry Lightning", "Youngstown", "Sinaloa Cowboys", "The Line", "Balboa Park", "Across The Border", "Streets Of Philadelphia", and "Galveston Bay".
1996-05-06 - TEATRO TÍVOLI, BARCELONA, SPAIN
THE GHOST OF TOM JOAD / ADAM RAISED A CAIN / STRAIGHT TIME / HIGHWAY 29 / DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN / JOHNNY 99 / NEBRASKA / IF I SHOULD FALL BEHIND / RED HEADED WOMAN / BROTHERS UNDER THE BRIDGE / BORN IN THE U.S.A. / DRY LIGHTNING / SPARE PARTS / YOUNGSTOWN / SINALOA COWBOYS / THE LINE / BALBOA PARK / ACROSS THE BORDER / BOBBY JEAN / THIS HARD LAND / NO SURRENDER / GALVESTON BAY / THE PROMISED LAND
First ever performances in Spain of "The Ghost Of Tom Joad", "Straight Time", "Highway 29", "Johnny 99", "Nebraska", "Red Headed Woman", "Brothers Under The Bridge", "Dry Lightning", "Youngstown", "Sinaloa Cowboys", "The Line", "Balboa Park", "Across The Border", "No Surrender", and "Galveston Bay".
1996-05-07 - TEATRO TÍVOLI, BARCELONA, SPAIN
THE GHOST OF TOM JOAD / ATLANTIC CITY / STRAIGHT TIME / HIGHWAY 29 / DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN / JOHNNY 99 / MANSION ON THE HILL / PILGRIM IN THE TEMPLE OF LOVE / RED HEADED WOMAN / BROTHERS UNDER THE BRIDGE / BORN IN THE U.S.A. / DRY LIGHTNING / SPARE PARTS / POINT BLANK / SINALOA COWBOYS / THE LINE / BALBOA PARK / ACROSS THE BORDER / THIS HARD LAND / NO SURRENDER / BOBBY JEAN / GALVESTON BAY / THE PROMISED LAND
First ever performances in Spain of "Mansion On The Hill" and "Pilgrim In The Temple Of Love".
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1996-05-08 - PALACIO DE CONGRESOS Y EXPOSICIONES, MADRID, SPAIN
Soundcheck: GALVESTON BAY / ACROSS THE BORDER
THE GHOST OF TOM JOAD / ADAM RAISED A CAIN / STRAIGHT TIME / HIGHWAY 29 / DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN / JOHNNY 99 / NEBRASKA / PILGRIM IN THE TEMPLE OF LOVE / RED HEADED WOMAN / BROTHERS UNDER THE BRIDGE / BORN IN THE U.S.A. / DRY LIGHTNING / SPARE PARTS / YOUNGSTOWN / SINALOA COWBOYS / THE LINE / BALBOA PARK / ACROSS THE BORDER / BOBBY JEAN / THIS HARD LAND / NO SURRENDER / GALVESTON BAY / THE PROMISED LAND
Final show of the first European leg of the Solo Acoustic Tour. During the soundcheck Bruce tried out a verse in Spanish for "Across The Border" - but it didn't work out, so it was not done in the show. After the show Bruce, crew & friends went to 'Samarkanda' nightclub for a Sony PR party. Surprisingly, while backstage, Bruce had told everyone (working people included), that they were invited to the party. Once there, Bruce received an IFPI Platinum Certification Award for retail sales of 1 million copies of the The Ghost Of Tom Joad album across Europe. During his acceptance speech Springsteen spoke about his debut album and remembering seeing the famous red Columbia label on it, "like the Bob Dylan albums," and then he knew "I was on the right label." Attendees included top Sony Music executive Don Ienner, plus Jon Landau, Barbara Carr, and Dave Marsh. Following his speech, Springsteen was besieged by many from Sony and after five minutes Bruce slowly walked through the crowd and went to the corner where our little party was (basically people who worked at the show, not fans nor industry-type people). He thanked the people in the group and had a champagne toast with us! It was great to see him up close, talking directly and looking into your eyes. He stayed all night dancing with the girls in our group. At around 5.00am, Bruce and his crew left straight to the Madrid airport.
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End of the 2nd leg of the "Solo Acoustic" tour |
1996-08-09 - GREAT NORTHERN BAR AND GRILL, WHITEFISH, MT
SHAKE, RATTLE AND ROLL / MUSTANG SALLY
Springsteen drops by to catch the final set of the evening by The Fanatics, the restaurant's resident house band, led by guitarist Marc Moriva. Bruce hopped onstage and sang two songs, to the astonishment of the small audience. The Fanatics had been hired to play at Toby Scott's wedding reception the following day. It appears Bruce, in anticipation of performing the next day, wanted to meet the band and get in a bit of practice. The show marks Bruce's first ever appearance in Montana.
1996-08-10 - GROUSE MOUNTAIN LODGE, WHITEFISH, MT
AROUND AND AROUND / YOU SEND ME / HOLD ON, I'M COMIN' / MUSTANG SALLY / LONG TALL SALLY / SHAKE, RATTLE AND ROLL
Bruce reunites with local Whitefish rock band The Fanatics for a second night at the wedding reception of Toby Scott (Bruce's longtime recording engineer/archivist) for several songs, including his only known performance of Sam Cooke's "You Send Me".
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Start of the 3rd leg of the "Solo Acoustic" tour - U.S. |
1996-09-16 - BENEDUM CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS, PITTSBURGH, PA
THE GHOST OF TOM JOAD / ATLANTIC CITY / STRAIGHT TIME / HIGHWAY 29 / DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN / JOHNNY 99 / NEBRASKA / SELL IT AND THEY WILL COME / RED HEADED WOMAN / BROTHERS UNDER THE BRIDGE / BORN IN THE U.S.A. / DRY LIGHTNING / SPARE PARTS / YOUNGSTOWN / SINALOA COWBOYS / THE LINE / BALBOA PARK / ACROSS THE BORDER / BOBBY JEAN / THIS HARD LAND / HOMESTEAD (with Joe Grushecky) / GALVESTON BAY / THE PROMISED LAND
First night of the fall leg of the tour – "Red Headed Woman" features the different verse. Springsteen's first ever on-tour performance of "Homestead" had Joe Grushecky guesting on guitar and vocals in the song's only tour appearance. U.S. tour debuts of "Atlantic City" and the new "The Promised Land".
1996-09-18 - OAKDALE THEATRE, WALLINGFORD, CT
THE GHOST OF TOM JOAD / ATLANTIC CITY / STRAIGHT TIME / HIGHWAY 29 / DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN / JOHNNY 99 / MY FATHER'S HOUSE / SELL IT AND THEY WILL COME / RED HEADED WOMAN / BROTHERS UNDER THE BRIDGE / BORN IN THE U.S.A. / DRY LIGHTNING / SPARE PARTS / YOUNGSTOWN / SINALOA COWBOYS / THE LINE / BALBOA PARK / ACROSS THE BORDER / BOBBY JEAN / THIS HARD LAND / STREETS OF PHILADELPHIA / GALVESTON BAY / THE PROMISED LAND
"My Father's House" is played (for the only time on the tour) after a member of the audience requests it.
1996-09-19 - PROVIDENCE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER, PROVIDENCE, RI
THE GHOST OF TOM JOAD / ADAM RAISED A CAIN / STRAIGHT TIME / HIGHWAY 29 / DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN / JOHNNY 99 / NEBRASKA / SELL IT AND THEY WILL COME / RED HEADED WOMAN / BROTHERS UNDER THE BRIDGE / BORN IN THE U.S.A. / DRY LIGHTNING / SPARE PARTS / POINT BLANK / SINALOA COWBOYS / THE LINE / BALBOA PARK / ACROSS THE BORDER / BOBBY JEAN / THIS HARD LAND / THERE WILL NEVER BE ANY OTHER FOR ME BUT YOU / GALVESTON BAY / THE PROMISED LAND
New song premieres - "There Will Never Be Any Other For Me But You" introduced as a new song for his friend, who's getting married soon. "Point Blank" is played in place of "Youngstown". The third time Springsteen has played this venue, he was here in 1973 and 1975 when it was called the Palace Concert Theatre. During the show someone yells out for "Jungleland", and Bruce just laughs and said "What are you crazy?" Then before the first encore, Bruce walks out says, "Now for Jungleland!", pauses, before saying something to the effect of "Get the fuck out of here!"
1996-09-24 - JAMES W. MILLER AUDITORIUM, KALAMAZOO, MI
THE GHOST OF TOM JOAD / ATLANTIC CITY / STRAIGHT TIME / HIGHWAY 29 / DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN / JOHNNY 99 / HIGHWAY PATROLMAN / IN MICHIGAN / SELL IT AND THEY WILL COME / BROTHERS UNDER THE BRIDGE / BORN IN THE U.S.A. / DRY LIGHTNING / SPARE PARTS / YOUNGSTOWN / SINALOA COWBOYS / THE LINE / BALBOA PARK / ACROSS THE BORDER / BOBBY JEAN / THIS HARD LAND / THERE WILL NEVER BE ANY OTHER FOR ME BUT YOU / GALVESTON BAY / THE PROMISED LAND
Premiere of a new song, "In Michigan", written especially for the show. Third "Highway Patrolman" of the tour.
1996-09-25 - E.J. THOMAS PERFORMING ARTS HALL, AKRON, OH
TOM JOAD / ATLANTIC CITY / STRAIGHT TIME / HIGHWAY 29 / DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN / MURDER INCORPORATED / NEBRASKA / IT'S THE LITTLE THINGS THAT COUNT / RED HEADED WOMAN / SHUT OUT THE LIGHT / BORN IN THE U.S.A. / DRY LIGHTNING / REASON TO BELIEVE / YOUNGSTOWN / SINALOA COWBOYS / THE LINE / THE NEW TIMER / ACROSS THE BORDER / DOES THIS BUS STOP AT 82ND STREET? / THIS HARD LAND / NO SURRENDER / GALVESTON BAY / THE PROMISED LAND
A couple of debuts and several songs finding their way back into the set of many months. "Tom Joad" (a.k.a. The Ballad Of Tom Joad) is the Woody Guthrie song and apparently performed in preparation for the Woody Guthrie tribute show this weekend. A great performance. After "It's The Little Things That Count", Bruce said, "Speaking of tongues, here's a song about cunnilingus", and launched into an excellent "Red Headed Woman". After that, he started strumming and said, "This is a song I wrote after the Nebraska album, I think it was on the flip-side of something", and then played a wonderful "Shut Out The Light". "Murder Incorporated" returns to the set after a short break. "The Ghost Of Tom Joad" and "Balboa Park" are each dropped for the first time on the tour.
1996-09-26 - HILL AUDITORIUM, UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN, ANN ARBOR, MI
TOM JOAD / ATLANTIC CITY / STRAIGHT TIME / HIGHWAY 29 / DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN / MURDER INCORPORATED / JOHNNY 99 / NEBRASKA / THE WISH / RED HEADED WOMAN / SHUT OUT THE LIGHT / BORN IN THE U.S.A. / DRY LIGHTNING / REASON TO BELIEVE / POINT BLANK / SINALOA COWBOYS / THE LINE / PLANE WRECK AT LOS GATOS (DEPORTEE) / ACROSS THE BORDER / DOES THIS BUS STOP AT 82ND STREET? / THIS HARD LAND / NO SURRENDER / GALVESTON BAY / THE PROMISED LAND / IN MICHIGAN
Set features another version of the Woody Guthrie "Tom Joad" and the first version of "Deportee (Plane Wreck At Los Gatos)" since 1981. "Shut Out The Light" is played once again. Last ever performance of "In Michigan".
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1996-09-29 - SEVERANCE HALL, CLEVELAND, OH
TOM JOAD / BLOWIN' DOWN THIS ROAD (with Joe Ely) / OKLAHOMA HILLS (with Joe Ely and Arlo Guthrie) / RIDING IN MY CAR / PLANE WRECK AT LOS GATOS (DEPORTEE) / ACROSS THE BORDER / HARD TRAVELIN' HOOTENANNY (with all performers) / I'VE GOT TO KNOW (with all performers) / HOBO'S LULLABY (with all performers) / THIS LAND IS YOUR LAND (with all performers)
Woody Guthrie tribute concert featuring numerous musicians and highlighted by Springsteen's first ever performance with folk icon Pete Seeger. The first six songs listed feature Springsteen solo or in the lead role. The last four songs listed feature Springsteen in a support/background role. Other performers from the night include Joe Ely, Arlo Guthrie, Ramblin' Jack Elliott, Billy Bragg, Pete Seeger, Ani DiFranco, Dave Pirner, Indigo Girls, Country Joe McDonald, Jimmy LaFave, Paul Metsa, Syd Straw, Jimmie Dale Gilmore, Tim Robbins (who introduces Bruce), Fred Hellerman, Peter Glazer, and Craig Werner.
1996-10-01 - BRADEN AUDITORIUM, NORMAL, IL
TOM JOAD / ATLANTIC CITY / STRAIGHT TIME / HIGHWAY 29 / DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN / JOHNNY 99 / NEBRASKA / THE WISH / RED HEADED WOMAN / BROTHERS UNDER THE BRIDGE / BORN IN THE U.S.A. / DRY LIGHTNING / SPARE PARTS / POINT BLANK / SINALOA COWBOYS / THE LINE / BALBOA PARK / ACROSS THE BORDER / DOES THIS BUS STOP AT 82ND STREET? / THIS HARD LAND / NO SURRENDER / GALVESTON BAY / THE PROMISED LAND
Another performance of Woody Guthrie's "Tom Joad".
1996-10-02 - RIVERSIDE THEATER, MILWAUKEE, WI
TOM JOAD / ATLANTIC CITY / STRAIGHT TIME / HIGHWAY 29 / DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN / JOHNNY 99 / HIGHWAY PATROLMAN / SELL IT AND THEY WILL COME / RED HEADED WOMAN / BROTHERS UNDER THE BRIDGE / BORN IN THE U.S.A. / DRY LIGHTNING / SPARE PARTS / POINT BLANK / SINALOA COWBOYS / THE LINE / BALBOA PARK / ACROSS THE BORDER / BOBBY JEAN / THIS HARD LAND / NO SURRENDER / GALVESTON BAY / THE PROMISED LAND
Another performance of Woody Guthrie's "Tom Joad". Springsteen returns to Milwaukee on the 21st anniversary of the famous Bomb Scare Show. Bruce travels over to the Bradley Center after the show to join Melissa Etheridge on stage - see subsequent listing.
1996-10-02 - BRADLEY CENTER, MILWAUKEE, WI
PINK CADILLAC (with Melissa Etheridge)
After finishing his show at the Riverside Theatre, Bruce joins Melissa Etheridge for a "Pink Cadillac" duet. See our News tab to read a review of Melissa's show, and more detail on Bruce's appearance.
1996-10-03 - NORTHROP AUDITORIUM, MINNEAPOLIS, MN
TOM JOAD / ATLANTIC CITY / STRAIGHT TIME / HIGHWAY 29 / DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN / JOHNNY 99 / NEBRASKA / SELL IT AND THEY WILL COME / RED HEADED WOMAN / SHUT OUT THE LIGHT / BORN IN THE U.S.A. / DRY LIGHTNING / REASON TO BELIEVE / YOUNGSTOWN / SINALOA COWBOYS / THE LINE / BALBOA PARK / ACROSS THE BORDER / BOBBY JEAN / THIS HARD LAND / THERE WILL NEVER BE ANY OTHER FOR ME BUT YOU / GALVESTON BAY / THE PROMISED LAND
Another performance of Woody Guthrie's "Tom Joad".
1996-10-15 - ABRAVANEL HALL, SALT LAKE CITY, UT
TOM JOAD / ATLANTIC CITY / STRAIGHT TIME / HIGHWAY 29 / DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN / JOHNNY 99 / NEBRASKA / SELL IT AND THEY WILL COME / RED HEADED WOMAN / BROTHERS UNDER THE BRIDGE / BORN IN THE U.S.A. / DRY LIGHTNING / SPARE PARTS / YOUNGSTOWN / SINALOA COWBOYS / THE LINE / BALBOA PARK / ACROSS THE BORDER / BOBBY JEAN / THIS HARD LAND / THERE WILL NEVER BE ANY OTHER FOR ME BUT YOU / GALVESTON BAY / THE PROMISED LAND
Another performance of Woody Guthrie's "Tom Joad". Springsteen's first ever appearance in Utah.
1996-10-16 - PARAMOUNT THEATRE, DENVER, CO
TOM JOAD / ATLANTIC CITY / STRAIGHT TIME / HIGHWAY 29 / DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN / JOHNNY 99 / NEBRASKA / SELL IT AND THEY WILL COME / RED HEADED WOMAN / BROTHERS UNDER THE BRIDGE / BORN IN THE U.S.A. / DRY LIGHTNING / LONG TIME COMIN' / YOUNGSTOWN / SINALOA COWBOYS / THE LINE / BALBOA PARK / ACROSS THE BORDER / BOBBY JEAN / THIS HARD LAND / THERE WILL NEVER BE ANY OTHER FOR ME BUT YOU / GALVESTON BAY / THE PROMISED LAND
Premiere of "Long Time Comin'". Introduced as a song originally written for The Ghost Of Tom Joad, it wasn't until 2005 that it saw official release on Devils & Dust.
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1996-10-17 - PARAMOUNT THEATRE, DENVER, CO
Soundcheck: MURDER INCORPORATED
THE GHOST OF TOM JOAD / ADAM RAISED A CAIN / STRAIGHT TIME / HIGHWAY 29 / DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN / JOHNNY 99 / HIGHWAY PATROLMAN / THE WISH / RED HEADED WOMAN / SHUT OUT THE LIGHT / BORN IN THE U.S.A. / DRY LIGHTNING / LONG TIME COMIN' / POINT BLANK / SINALOA COWBOYS / THE LINE / BALBOA PARK / ACROSS THE BORDER / BOBBY JEAN / THIS HARD LAND / NO SURRENDER / GALVESTON BAY / THE PROMISED LAND
"There Will Never Be Any Other For Me But You" has been reported as played following "No Surrender"; however the audio evidence indicates that is was not performed.
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1996-10-19 - KIVA AUDITORIUM, ALBUQUERQUE, NM
THE GHOST OF TOM JOAD / ATLANTIC CITY / STRAIGHT TIME / HIGHWAY 29 / DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN / JOHNNY 99 / HIGHWAY PATROLMAN / SELL IT AND THEY WILL COME / RED HEADED WOMAN / BROTHERS UNDER THE BRIDGE / BORN IN THE U.S.A. / DRY LIGHTNING / LONG TIME COMIN' / YOUNGSTOWN / SINALOA COWBOYS / THE LINE / BALBOA PARK / ACROSS THE BORDER / BOBBY JEAN / THIS HARD LAND / THERE WILL NEVER BE ANY OTHER FOR ME BUT YOU / GALVESTON BAY / THE PROMISED LAND
Springsteen's first (and to date, the only) concert in New Mexico.
1996-10-21 - GRADY GAMMAGE MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM, ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY, TEMPE, AZ
TOM JOAD / ATLANTIC CITY / STRAIGHT TIME / HIGHWAY 29 / DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN / JOHNNY 99 / NEBRASKA / SELL IT AND THEY WILL COME / RED HEADED WOMAN / BROTHERS UNDER THE BRIDGE / BORN IN THE U.S.A. / DRY LIGHTNING / LONG TIME COMIN' / YOUNGSTOWN / SINALOA COWBOYS / THE LINE / BALBOA PARK / ACROSS THE BORDER / BOBBY JEAN / THIS HARD LAND / NO SURRENDER (with Nils Lofgren) / GALVESTON BAY / THE PROMISED LAND
At the start of the show Bruce mentions that he wrecked the balcony when he was a young man - he was referring to the November 6, 1975 show, when he delivered a blistering performance during the Born To Run Tour that worked the crowd into a frenzy, so much so that the balcony was visibly swaying. See the November 6, 1975 entry for a little more detail. Nils Lofgren joins Bruce for "No Surrender".
1996-10-22 - SAN DIEGO CIVIC THEATRE, SAN DIEGO, CA
TOM JOAD / ATLANTIC CITY / STRAIGHT TIME / HIGHWAY 29 / DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN / JOHNNY 99 / HIGHWAY PATROLMAN / SELL IT AND THEY WILL COME / RED HEADED WOMAN / BROTHERS UNDER THE BRIDGE / BORN IN THE U.S.A. / DRY LIGHTNING / LONG TIME COMIN' / POINT BLANK / SINALOA COWBOYS / THE LINE / BALBOA PARK / ACROSS THE BORDER / BOBBY JEAN / THIS HARD LAND / NO SURRENDER / GALVESTON BAY / THE PROMISED LAND
Bruce leads the crowd in "Happy Birthday To You" to Kevin Buell before "Sinaloa Cowboys".
1996-10-23 - WILLIAM SAROYAN THEATRE, FRESNO, CA
TOM JOAD / ADAM RAISED A CAIN / STRAIGHT TIME / HIGHWAY 29 / DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN / JOHNNY 99 / MANSION ON THE HILL / THE WISH / RED HEADED WOMAN / BROTHERS UNDER THE BRIDGE / BORN IN THE U.S.A. / DRY LIGHTNING / LONG TIME COMIN' / POINT BLANK / SINALOA COWBOYS / THE LINE / THE NEW TIMER / ACROSS THE BORDER / BOBBY JEAN / THIS HARD LAND / PLANE WRECK AT LOS GATOS (DEPORTEE) / GALVESTON BAY / THE PROMISED LAND
Set includes the final tour performances for "The New Timer" and "Deportee (Plane Wreck At Los Gatos)".
1996-10-25 - ARLINGTON THEATER, SANTA BARBARA, CA
TOM JOAD / ATLANTIC CITY / STRAIGHT TIME / HIGHWAY 29 / DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN / JOHNNY 99 / HIGHWAY PATROLMAN / PILGRIM IN THE TEMPLE OF LOVE / RED HEADED WOMAN / BROTHERS UNDER THE BRIDGE / BORN IN THE U.S.A. / DRY LIGHTNING / LONG TIME COMIN' / POINT BLANK / SINALOA COWBOYS / THE LINE / BALBOA PARK / ACROSS THE BORDER / BOBBY JEAN / THIS HARD LAND (with Danny Federici) / THERE WILL NEVER BE ANY OTHER FOR ME BUT YOU (with Danny Federici) / GALVESTON BAY / THE PROMISED LAND
Danny Federici joins Bruce for "This Hard Land" and "There Will Never Be Any Other For Me But You". First ever performance in the U.S. of "Pilgrim In The Temple Of Love". Tom Morello is in attendance.
1996-10-26 - EVENT CENTER ARENA, SAN JOSE, CA
THE GHOST OF TOM JOAD / ADAM RAISED A CAIN / STRAIGHT TIME / HIGHWAY 29 / DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN / JOHNNY 99 / MANSION ON THE HILL / THE WISH / RED HEADED WOMAN / SHUT OUT THE LIGHT / BORN IN THE U.S.A. / BROTHERS UNDER THE BRIDGE / DRY LIGHTNING / LONG TIME COMIN' / YOUNGSTOWN / SINALOA COWBOYS / THE LINE / BALBOA PARK / ACROSS THE BORDER / BOBBY JEAN / THIS HARD LAND / NO SURRENDER / GALVESTON BAY / THE PROMISED LAND
Benefit concert for the John Steinbeck Research Center at the San Jose State University. Consequently, the show features an extra-long introduction to "Across The Border", in which Bruce speaks about - and reads from - Steinbeck's Grapes Of Wrath extensively.
1996-10-27 - FEDERAL BUILDING, LOS ANGELES, CA
THE PROMISED LAND / NO SURRENDER
Springsteen speaks and performs at an anti-Proposition 209 rally.
1996-10-28 - ARLENE SCHNITZER CONCERT HALL, PORTLAND, OR
THE GHOST OF TOM JOAD / ATLANTIC CITY / STRAIGHT TIME / HIGHWAY 29 / DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN / JOHNNY 99 / MANSION ON THE HILL / SELL IT AND THEY WILL COME / RED HEADED WOMAN / BROTHERS UNDER THE BRIDGE / BORN IN THE U.S.A. / DRY LIGHTNING / LONG TIME COMIN' / POINT BLANK / SINALOA COWBOYS / THE LINE / BALBOA PARK / ACROSS THE BORDER / BOBBY JEAN / THIS HARD LAND / THERE WILL NEVER BE ANY OTHER FOR ME BUT YOU / GALVESTON BAY / THE PROMISED LAND
Bruce returns to the now renamed Paramount Theatre that he last played towards the end of the Darkness On The Edge Of Town Tour in December 1978.
1996-10-29 - PARAMOUNT THEATRE, SEATTLE, WA
THE GHOST OF TOM JOAD / ADAM RAISED A CAIN / STRAIGHT TIME / HIGHWAY 29 / DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN / JOHNNY 99 / HIGHWAY PATROLMAN / PILGRIM IN THE TEMPLE OF LOVE / RED HEADED WOMAN / BROTHERS UNDER THE BRIDGE / BORN IN THE U.S.A. / DRY LIGHTNING / LONG TIME COMIN' / POINT BLANK / SINALOA COWBOYS / THE LINE / BALBOA PARK / ACROSS THE BORDER / DOES THIS BUS STOP AT 82ND STREET? / THIS HARD LAND / THERE WILL NEVER BE ANY OTHER FOR ME BUT YOU / BLINDED BY THE LIGHT / GALVESTON BAY / THE PROMISED LAND
Encores include "Blinded By The Light".
1996-11-08 - ST. ROSE OF LIMA SCHOOL, GYMNASIUM, FREEHOLD, NJ
Soundcheck: WORKING ON THE HIGHWAY / INDEPENDENCE DAY (x3) / TOUGHER THAN THE REST / LOCAL HERO / MANSION ON THE HILL / WHEN YOU'RE ALONE / THUNDER ROAD / RACING IN THE STREET / SOULS OF THE DEPARTED / THE RIVER / BORN IN THE U.S.A. / OPEN ALL NIGHT / WORKING ON THE HIGHWAY / THE RIVER / JOHNNY 99 (part) / DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN (part)
THE RIVER (with Soozie Tyrell) / ADAM RAISED A CAIN / STRAIGHT TIME / HIGHWAY 29 / DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN / JOHNNY 99 / MANSION ON THE HILL (with Patti Scialfa and Soozie Tyrell) / THE WISH / RED HEADED WOMAN / TWO HEARTS (with Patti Scialfa and Soozie Tyrell) / WHEN YOU'RE ALONE (with Patti Scialfa and Soozie Tyrell) / OPEN ALL NIGHT / USED CARS / BORN IN THE U.S.A. / THE GHOST OF TOM JOAD / SINALOA COWBOYS / THE LINE / BALBOA PARK / ACROSS THE BORDER / GROWIN' UP / THIS HARD LAND / MY HOMETOWN (with Soozie Tyrell) / RACING IN THE STREET (with Soozie Tyrell) / THE PROMISED LAND / FREEHOLD
A homecoming, so to speak. Very unique. Springsteen's first known performance at his primary school since the late 1965 period, when Bruce (as a member of The Castiles) played CYO dances there. Bruce dedicates "This Hard Land" to Castiles manager Tex Vinyard's wife Marion (who was in the audience). An unprecedented nine tour premieres including the sole tour performances of "Open All Night", "Used Cars" and "My Hometown". Guest performers were Soozie Tyrell on "The River", "My Hometown" and "Racing In the Street", and both Soozie and Patti Scialfa on "Mansion On The Hill", "Two Hearts" and "When You're Alone". World premiere of Bruce's little comedy piece "Freehold". "Dry Lightning" and "Galveston Bay" are each dropped for the first time on the tour.
1996-11-12 - SHEA'S PERFORMING ARTS CENTER, BUFFALO, NY
THE GHOST OF TOM JOAD / ATLANTIC CITY / STRAIGHT TIME / HIGHWAY 29 / DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN / JOHNNY 99 / HIGHWAY PATROLMAN / SELL IT AND THEY WILL COME / RED HEADED WOMAN / BROTHERS UNDER THE BRIDGE / BORN IN THE U.S.A. / DRY LIGHTNING / LONG TIME COMIN' / POINT BLANK / SINALOA COWBOYS / THE LINE / BALBOA PARK / ACROSS THE BORDER / BOBBY JEAN / THIS HARD LAND / THERE WILL NEVER BE ANY OTHER FOR ME BUT YOU / GALVESTON BAY / THE PROMISED LAND
1996-11-13 - LANDMARK THEATRE, SYRACUSE, NY
THE RIVER / ADAM RAISED A CAIN / STRAIGHT TIME / HIGHWAY 29 / DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN / JOHNNY 99 / THE HITTER / PILGRIM IN THE TEMPLE OF LOVE / RED HEADED WOMAN / TWO HEARTS / BROTHERS UNDER THE BRIDGE / BORN IN THE U.S.A. / DRY LIGHTNING / THE GHOST OF TOM JOAD / SINALOA COWBOYS / THE LINE / BALBOA PARK / ACROSS THE BORDER / BOBBY JEAN / THIS HARD LAND / THERE WILL NEVER BE ANY OTHER FOR ME BUT YOU / GALVESTON BAY / THE PROMISED LAND
World premiere (and sole tour performance) of a new song, "The Hitter". This song will eventually be officially released on the mostly acoustic album Devils & Dust in 2005.
1996-11-14 - LOWELL MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM, LOWELL, MA
THE RIVER / ADAM RAISED A CAIN / STRAIGHT TIME / HIGHWAY 29 / DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN / JOHNNY 99 / HIGHWAY PATROLMAN / PILGRIM IN THE TEMPLE OF LOVE / RED HEADED WOMAN / TWO HEARTS / BROTHERS UNDER THE BRIDGE / BORN IN THE U.S.A. / DRY LIGHTNING / THE GHOST OF TOM JOAD / SINALOA COWBOYS / THE LINE / BALBOA PARK / ACROSS THE BORDER / BOBBY JEAN / THIS HARD LAND / THERE WILL NEVER BE ANY OTHER FOR ME BUT YOU / STREETS OF PHILADELPHIA / THE PROMISED LAND
1996-11-19 - ELLIS AUDITORIUM, MEMPHIS, TN
THE RIVER / ATLANTIC CITY / STRAIGHT TIME / HIGHWAY 29 / DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN / JOHNNY 99 / HIGHWAY PATROLMAN / I'M TURNING INTO ELVIS / RED HEADED WOMAN / TWO HEARTS / BROTHERS UNDER THE BRIDGE / BORN IN THE U.S.A. / DRY LIGHTNING / THE GHOST OF TOM JOAD / SINALOA COWBOYS / THE LINE / BALBOA PARK / ACROSS THE BORDER / BOBBY JEAN / THIS HARD LAND / THERE WILL NEVER BE ANY OTHER FOR ME BUT YOU / GALVESTON BAY / THE PROMISED LAND
Show includes the only tour performance of "I'm Turning Into Elvis", a special in Elvis country. Springsteen's third appearance at this venue, he was previously here in 1976 and 1978. Ellis Auditorium consists of two halls, this concert took place in the larger 6,500 seat Dixon-Myers Hall.
1996-11-20 - THE LOUISVILLE PALACE, LOUISVILLE, KY
THE GHOST OF TOM JOAD / ATLANTIC CITY / STRAIGHT TIME / HIGHWAY 29 / DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN / JOHNNY 99 / MANSION ON THE HILL / SELL IT AND THEY WILL COME / RED HEADED WOMAN / TWO HEARTS / SHUT OUT THE LIGHT / BORN IN THE U.S.A. / DRY LIGHTNING / POINT BLANK / SINALOA COWBOYS / THE LINE / BALBOA PARK / ACROSS THE BORDER / BOBBY JEAN / THIS HARD LAND / THERE WILL NEVER BE ANY OTHER FOR ME BUT YOU / STREETS OF PHILADELPHIA / THE PROMISED LAND
Setlist confirmed from the latter source (See Recording-tab) and Backstreets magazine #54.
1996-11-21 - MURAT THEATRE, INDIANAPOLIS, IN
THE GHOST OF TOM JOAD / ATLANTIC CITY / STRAIGHT TIME / HIGHWAY 29 / DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN / JOHNNY 99 / MANSION ON THE HILL / PILGRIM IN THE TEMPLE OF LOVE / RED HEADED WOMAN / TWO HEARTS / BROTHERS UNDER THE BRIDGE / BORN IN THE U.S.A. / DRY LIGHTNING / LONG TIME COMIN' / SINALOA COWBOYS / THE LINE / BALBOA PARK / ACROSS THE BORDER / WORKING ON THE HIGHWAY / BOBBY JEAN / THIS HARD LAND / GALVESTON BAY / THE PROMISED LAND
Tour premiere of "Working On The Highway".
1996-11-24 - PARAMOUNT THEATRE, ASBURY PARK, NJ
Soundcheck: ROSALITA (COME OUT TONIGHT) / 4TH OF JULY, ASBURY PARK (SANDY)
BLINDED BY THE LIGHT / DOES THIS BUS STOP AT 82ND STREET? / GROWIN' UP / ATLANTIC CITY / INDEPENDENCE DAY / STRAIGHT TIME / DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN / JOHNNY 99 / MANSION ON THE HILL (with Patti Scialfa and Soozie Tyrell) / WILD BILLY'S CIRCUS STORY (with Danny Federici and Soozie Tyrell) / RED HEADED WOMAN / TWO HEARTS (with Patti Scialfa and Soozie Tyrell) / WHEN YOU'RE ALONE (with Patti Scialfa and Soozie Tyrell) / SHUT OUT THE LIGHT (with Danny Federici, Patti Scialfa, and Soozie Tyrell) / BORN IN THE U.S.A. / THE GHOST OF TOM JOAD / SINALOA COWBOYS / THE LINE / RACING IN THE STREET (with Soozie Tyrell) / ACROSS THE BORDER / WORKING ON THE HIGHWAY / THIS HARD LAND (with Danny Federici) / ROSALITA (COME OUT TONIGHT) (with Danny Federici and Soozie Tyrell) / 4TH OF JULY, ASBURY PARK (SANDY) (with Danny Federici) / THE PROMISED LAND
Start of an incredible three night stand with many rarely played tracks. The night begins with three straight songs from Greetings From Asbury Park, N.J. and features five tour premieres, including the only tour performance of "Independence Day" and three songs from The Wild, The Innocent & The E Street Shuffle. Patti Scialfa, Soozie Tyrell, and Danny Federici guest on various songs throughout the show. "Highway 29" is dropped for the first time on the tour.
1996-11-25 - PARAMOUNT THEATRE, ASBURY PARK, NJ
Soundcheck: BORN IN THE U.S.A. / HIGHWAY 29 / FOR YOU / FOR YOU / SPIRIT IN THE NIGHT / IT'S HARD TO BE A SAINT IN THE CITY / FOR YOU / IT'S HARD TO BE A SAINT IN THE CITY / IT'S HARD TO BE A SAINT IN THE CITY / FOR YOU / IT'S HARD TO BE A SAINT IN THE CITY / ALL THAT HEAVEN WILL ALLOW / SHUT OUT THE LIGHT
IT'S HARD TO BE A SAINT IN THE CITY / FOR YOU (with Danny Federici) / ATLANTIC CITY / HIGHWAY 29 / TOUGHER THAN THE REST (with Patti Scialfa and Soozie Tyrell) / DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN / JOHNNY 99 / I WANNA MARRY YOU / WILD BILLY'S CIRCUS STORY (with Danny Federici and Soozie Tyrell) / RED HEADED WOMAN / TWO HEARTS (with Patti Scialfa and Soozie Tyrell) / WHEN YOU'RE ALONE (with Patti Scialfa and Soozie Tyrell) / SHUT OUT THE LIGHT (with Danny Federici, Patti Scialfa, and Soozie Tyrell) / BORN IN THE U.S.A. / THE GHOST OF TOM JOAD / SINALOA COWBOYS / THE LINE / RACING IN THE STREET (with Soozie Tyrell) / ACROSS THE BORDER / SPIRIT IN THE NIGHT (with Vini Lopez, Danny Federici, Patti Scialfa, and Soozie Tyrell) / ROSALITA (COME OUT TONIGHT) (with Vini Lopez, Danny Federici, and Soozie Tyrell) / THIS HARD LAND (with Danny Federici) / 4TH OF JULY, ASBURY PARK (SANDY) (with Danny Federici)
Continuing the trend of the previous night, the set includes five tour debuts, including three from Greetings From Asbury Park, N.J.. Two of them, the show-opening "It's Hard To Be A Saint In The City" and the only tour performance of "I Wanna Marry You", make their first appearances since 1981. Vini Lopez joins the guests present at night one. "Straight Time" is dropped for the first time on the tour.
1996-11-26 - PARAMOUNT THEATRE, ASBURY PARK, NJ
Soundcheck: BORN IN THE U.S.A. / I DON'T WANT TO GO HOME / ALL THAT HEAVEN WILL ALLOW
FOR YOU (with Danny Federici) / IT'S HARD TO BE A SAINT IN THE CITY / ATLANTIC CITY / STRAIGHT TIME / TOUGHER THAN THE REST (with Patti Scialfa and Soozie Tyrell) / DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN / JOHNNY 99 / ALL THAT HEAVEN WILL ALLOW (with Richard Blackwell and Soozie Tyrell) / WILD BILLY'S CIRCUS STORY (with Danny Federici and Soozie Tyrell) / RED HEADED WOMAN / TWO HEARTS (with Patti Scialfa and Soozie Tyrell) / WHEN YOU'RE ALONE (with Patti Scialfa and Soozie Tyrell) / SHUT OUT THE LIGHT (with Danny Federici, Patti Scialfa, and Soozie Tyrell) / BORN IN THE U.S.A. / THE GHOST OF TOM JOAD / SINALOA COWBOYS / THE LINE / RACING IN THE STREET (with Soozie Tyrell) / ACROSS THE BORDER / I DON'T WANT TO GO HOME (with Steven Van Zandt, Danny Federici, Richard Blackwell, Patti Scialfa, and Soozie Tyrell) / SPIRIT IN THE NIGHT (with Steven Van Zandt, Vini Lopez, Big Danny Gallagher, Richard Blackwell, Danny Federici, Patti Scialfa, and Soozie Tyrell) / ROSALITA (COME OUT TONIGHT) (with Steven Van Zandt, Vini Lopez, Richard Blackwell, Danny Federici, and Soozie Tyrell) / THIS HARD LAND (with Danny Federici) / 4TH OF JULY, ASBURY PARK (SANDY) (with Steven Van Zandt, Vini Lopez, Big Danny Gallagher, Richard Blackwell, Danny Federici, Patti Scialfa, and Soozie Tyrell)
Much the same setlist as the previous night. Special guests include Steven Van Zandt, Big Danny Gallagher, and Richard Blackwell in addition to those present for night two. The tour's only "All That Heaven Will Allow" is performed with Blackwell and Soozie Tyrell, and the tour's only "I Don't Want To Go Home" features Van Zandt, Danny Federici, Blackwell, Patti Scialfa, and Tyrell. The tour's final "Rosalita (Come Out Tonight)" includes a snippet of "Come A Little Bit Closer" in the intro. "Tougher Than The Rest", "Wild Billy's Circus Story", and "Spirit In The Night" also makes their final tour appearances.
1996-12-02 - SUNRISE MUSICAL THEATRE, SUNRISE, FL
Soundcheck: THE RIVER / IT'S HARD TO BE A SAINT IN THE CITY / THE RIVER / WILD BILLY'S CIRCUS STORY / RACING IN THE STREET / WORKING ON THE HIGHWAY (other tracks played but these were not in the main set)
THE GHOST OF TOM JOAD / ATLANTIC CITY / STRAIGHT TIME / HIGHWAY 29 / DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN / JOHNNY 99 / MANSION ON THE HILL / PILGRIM IN THE TEMPLE OF LOVE / RED HEADED WOMAN / TWO HEARTS / BROTHERS UNDER THE BRIDGE / BORN IN THE U.S.A. / DRY LIGHTNING / LONG TIME COMIN' / SINALOA COWBOYS / THE LINE / BALBOA PARK / ACROSS THE BORDER / BOBBY JEAN / THIS HARD LAND / THERE WILL NEVER BE ANY OTHER FOR ME BUT YOU / IF I SHOULD FALL BEHIND (with Dion) / THE PROMISED LAND
Features a guest appearance by Dion DiMucci on "If I Should Fall Behind".
1996-12-03 - SUNRISE MUSICAL THEATRE, SUNRISE, FL
THE RIVER / ADAM RAISED A CAIN / STRAIGHT TIME / HIGHWAY 29 / DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN / JOHNNY 99 / YOUNGSTOWN / SELL IT AND THEY WILL COME / RED HEADED WOMAN / TWO HEARTS / WHEN YOU'RE ALONE / SHUT OUT THE LIGHT / BORN IN THE U.S.A. / THE GHOST OF TOM JOAD / SINALOA COWBOYS / THE LINE / BALBOA PARK / ACROSS THE BORDER / WORKING ON THE HIGHWAY / THIS HARD LAND / RACING IN THE STREET / GALVESTON BAY / THE PROMISED LAND
1996-12-05 - TOWNSHIP AUDITORIUM, COLUMBIA, SC
THE GHOST OF TOM JOAD / ATLANTIC CITY / STRAIGHT TIME / HIGHWAY 29 / DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN / JOHNNY 99 / MANSION ON THE HILL / PILGRIM IN THE TEMPLE OF LOVE / RED HEADED WOMAN / TWO HEARTS / BROTHERS UNDER THE BRIDGE / BORN IN THE U.S.A. / DRY LIGHTNING / LONG TIME COMIN' / SINALOA COWBOYS / THE LINE / BALBOA PARK / ACROSS THE BORDER / BOBBY JEAN / THIS HARD LAND / THERE WILL NEVER BE ANY OTHER FOR ME BUT YOU / IF I SHOULD FALL BEHIND / THE PROMISED LAND
1996-12-06 - BIRMINGHAM-JEFFERSON CIVIC CENTER CONCERT HALL, BIRMINGHAM, AL
THE RIVER / ADAM RAISED A CAIN / STRAIGHT TIME / HIGHWAY 29 / DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN / JOHNNY 99 / NEBRASKA / SELL IT AND THEY WILL COME / RED HEADED WOMAN / TWO HEARTS / BROTHERS UNDER THE BRIDGE / BORN IN THE U.S.A. / DRY LIGHTNING / LONG TIME COMIN' / THE GHOST OF TOM JOAD / SINALOA COWBOYS / THE LINE / BALBOA PARK / ACROSS THE BORDER / BOBBY JEAN / THIS HARD LAND / THERE WILL NEVER BE ANY OTHER FOR ME BUT YOU / IF I SHOULD FALL BEHIND / THE PROMISED LAND
Last ever performance of "Sell It And They Will Come".
1996-12-10 - MUSIC HALL, CINCINNATI, OH
THE GHOST OF TOM JOAD / ATLANTIC CITY / STRAIGHT TIME / HIGHWAY 29 / DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN / JOHNNY 99 / MANSION ON THE HILL / PILGRIM IN THE TEMPLE OF LOVE / RED HEADED WOMAN / TWO HEARTS / BROTHERS UNDER THE BRIDGE / BORN IN THE U.S.A. / DRY LIGHTNING / LONG TIME COMIN' / SINALOA COWBOYS / THE LINE / BALBOA PARK / ACROSS THE BORDER / BOBBY JEAN / THIS HARD LAND / THERE WILL NEVER BE ANY OTHER FOR ME BUT YOU / IF I SHOULD FALL BEHIND / THE PROMISED LAND
1996-12-11 - VETERANS MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM, COLUMBUS, OH
THE GHOST OF TOM JOAD / ADAM RAISED A CAIN / STRAIGHT TIME / HIGHWAY 29 / DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN / JOHNNY 99 / YOUNGSTOWN / PILGRIM IN THE TEMPLE OF LOVE / RED HEADED WOMAN / TWO HEARTS / BROTHERS UNDER THE BRIDGE / BORN IN THE U.S.A. / DRY LIGHTNING / LONG TIME COMIN' / SINALOA COWBOYS / THE LINE / BALBOA PARK / ACROSS THE BORDER / BOBBY JEAN / THIS HARD LAND / THERE WILL NEVER BE ANY OTHER FOR ME BUT YOU / IF I SHOULD FALL BEHIND / THE PROMISED LAND
The one hundredth Solo Acoustic Tour show. Includes the beautiful doo-wop version of "If I Should Fall Behind".
1996-12-12 - RYMAN AUDITORIUM, NASHVILLE, TN
THE GHOST OF TOM JOAD / ATLANTIC CITY / STRAIGHT TIME / HIGHWAY 29 / DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN / JOHNNY 99 / MANSION ON THE HILL (with Patti Scialfa and Soozie Tyrell) / PILGRIM IN THE TEMPLE OF LOVE / RED HEADED WOMAN / TWO HEARTS (with Patti Scialfa and Soozie Tyrell) / WHEN YOU'RE ALONE (with Patti Scialfa and Soozie Tyrell) / SHUT OUT THE LIGHT (with Patti Scialfa and Soozie Tyrell) / BORN IN THE U.S.A. / DRY LIGHTNING / LONG TIME COMIN' / SINALOA COWBOYS / THE LINE / BALBOA PARK / ACROSS THE BORDER / BOBBY JEAN / THIS HARD LAND / RACING IN THE STREET (with Soozie Tyrell) / THERE WILL NEVER BE ANY OTHER FOR ME BUT YOU / IF I SHOULD FALL BEHIND / THE PROMISED LAND
Features "The Jersey Cowgirls" (Patti Scialfa and Soozie Tyrell) on several songs, reminiscent of the Asbury Park concerts. Last tour performances of "Shut Out The Light" and "When You're Alone".
1996-12-14 - OVENS AUDITORIUM, CHARLOTTE, NC
THE GHOST OF TOM JOAD / ATLANTIC CITY / STRAIGHT TIME / HIGHWAY 29 / DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN / JOHNNY 99 / HIGHWAY PATROLMAN / PILGRIM IN THE TEMPLE OF LOVE / RED HEADED WOMAN / TWO HEARTS / BROTHERS UNDER THE BRIDGE / BORN IN THE U.S.A. / DRY LIGHTNING / LONG TIME COMIN' / SINALOA COWBOYS / THE LINE / BALBOA PARK / ACROSS THE BORDER / BOBBY JEAN / THIS HARD LAND / THERE WILL NEVER BE ANY OTHER FOR ME BUT YOU / IF I SHOULD FALL BEHIND / THE PROMISED LAND
Final show of the fall leg of the tour.
End of the 3rd leg of the "Solo Acoustic" tour |
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