The Darkness Tour 1978

~ Release by Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band (see all versions of this release, 1 available)

Annotation

By the time that Darkness On The Edge Of Town was released in June 1978, Bruce Springsteen was firmly established as rock's most exhilarating live performer. He relentlessly toured America with the E-Strret Band from May of that year until January 1st 1979, playing 115 intense shows that have become the stuff of legend.
This new 3-CD set collects many exceptional recordings made for FM radio broadcast at the time, and finds the Boss tackling both classics of his own and a variety of infectious rock 'n' roll covers. It's presented here with background notes and images.

Annotation last modified on 2020-04-10 06:24 UTC.

Tracklist

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CD 1
#TitleRatingLength
1Point Blank
lead vocals:
Bruce Springsteen (on 1978-09-30)
performer:
The E Street Band (on 1978-09-30)
recorded at:
1978‐09‐30: Fox Theatre, Atlanta, GA, USA (1978-09-30)
recorded at:
Fox Theatre in Atlanta, Georgia, United States (on 1978-09-30)
live recording of:
Point Blank (on 1978-09-30)
publisher:
Bruce Springsteen (in 1979)
lyricist:
Bruce Springsteen (from 1978 until 1980)
composer:
Bruce Springsteen (in 1978)
publisher:
Zomba Music Publishing Ltd.
7:45
2Backstreets
lead vocals:
Bruce Springsteen (on 1978-12-15)
performer:
The E Street Band (on 1978-12-15)
recorded at:
1978‐12‐15: Winterland Ballroom, San Francisco, CA, USA (1978-12-15)
recorded at:
Winterland Ballroom in San Francisco, California, United States (on 1978-12-15)
live recording of:
Backstreets (on 1978-12-15)
publisher:
Bruce Springsteen (in 2003)
lyricist and composer:
Bruce Springsteen (from 1974 until 1975)
arranger:
Bruce Springsteen
publisher:
Intersong Music Ltd. and Laurel Canyon Music Ltd. (publishing company of Mike Appel and Jim Cretecos) (in 1975)
11:43
3Promised Land
lead vocals:
Bruce Springsteen (on 1978-07-07)
performer:
The E Street Band (on 1978-07-07)
recorded at:
1978‐07‐07: The Roxy Theatre, West Hollywood, CA, USA (1978-07-07)
recorded at:
Roxy Theatre in West Hollywood, California, United States (on 1978-07-07)
live recording of:
The Promised Land (on 1978-07-07)
publisher:
Bruce Springsteen (in 1978)
lyricist and composer:
Bruce Springsteen (in 1977)
5:16
4Because the Night
lead vocals:
Bruce Springsteen (on 1978-09-30)
performer:
The E Street Band (on 1978-09-30)
recorded at:
1978‐09‐30: Fox Theatre, Atlanta, GA, USA (1978-09-30)
recorded at:
Fox Theatre in Atlanta, Georgia, United States (on 1978-09-30)
live recording of:
Because the Night (on 1978-09-30)
publisher:
Bruce Springsteen
lyricist:
Patti Smith (in 1977) and Bruce Springsteen (in 1977)
composer:
Bruce Springsteen (in 1977)
publisher:
Bruce Springsteen Music
7:04
5Candy’s Room
lead vocals:
Bruce Springsteen (on 1978-09-30)
performer:
The E Street Band (on 1978-09-30)
recorded at:
1978‐09‐30: Fox Theatre, Atlanta, GA, USA (1978-09-30)
recorded at:
Fox Theatre in Atlanta, Georgia, United States (on 1978-09-30)
live recording of:
Candy’s Room (on 1978-09-30)
publisher:
Bruce Springsteen (in 1978)
lyricist and composer:
Bruce Springsteen (from 1977 until 1978)
is based on:
Candy’s Boy
is based on:
The Fast Song
2:44
6Prove It All Night
lead vocals:
Bruce Springsteen (on 1978-07-07)
performer:
The E Street Band (on 1978-07-07)
recorded at:
1978‐07‐07: The Roxy Theatre, West Hollywood, CA, USA (1978-07-07)
recorded at:
Roxy Theatre in West Hollywood, California, United States (on 1978-07-07)
live recording of:
Prove It All Night (on 1978-07-07)
publisher:
Bruce Springsteen (in 1978)
lyricist and composer:
Bruce Springsteen (in 1977)
8:52
7Fire
lead vocals:
Bruce Springsteen (on 1978-09-30)
performer:
The E Street Band (on 1978-09-30)
recorded at:
1978‐09‐30: Fox Theatre, Atlanta, GA, USA (1978-09-30)
recorded at:
Fox Theatre in Atlanta, Georgia, United States (on 1978-09-30)
live recording of:
Fire (on 1978-09-30)
lyricist and composer:
Bruce Springsteen (in 1977-05)
2:42
8Independence Day
lead vocals:
Bruce Springsteen (on 1978-09-19)
performer:
The E Street Band (on 1978-09-19)
recorded at:
1978‐09‐19: Capitol Theatre, Passaic, NJ, USA (1978-09-19)
recorded at:
Capitol Theatre in Passaic, New Jersey, United States (on 1978-09-19)
live recording of:
Independence Day (on 1978-09-19)
publisher:
Bruce Springsteen (in 1979)
lyricist and composer:
Bruce Springsteen (in 1977)
publisher:
Zomba Music Publishing Ltd.
5:33
94th of July, Asbury Park (Sandy)
lead vocals:
Bruce Springsteen (on 1978-09-19)
performer:
The E Street Band (on 1978-09-19)
recorded at:
1978‐09‐19: Capitol Theatre, Passaic, NJ, USA (1978-09-19)
recorded at:
Capitol Theatre in Passaic, New Jersey, United States (on 1978-09-19)
live recording of:
4th of July, Asbury Park (Sandy) (on 1978-09-19)
lyricist and composer:
Bruce Springsteen (in 1973)
arranger:
Bruce Springsteen
publisher:
Bruce Springsteen Music, Intersong Music Ltd., Rondor Music (France), フジパシフィックミュージック and Laurel Canyon Music Ltd. (publishing company of Mike Appel and Jim Cretecos) (in 1973)
6:51
10Paradise by the “C”
lead vocals:
Bruce Springsteen (on 1978-07-07)
performer:
The E Street Band (on 1978-07-07)
recorded at:
1978‐07‐07: The Roxy Theatre, West Hollywood, CA, USA (1978-07-07)
recorded at:
Roxy Theatre in West Hollywood, California, United States (on 1978-07-07)
live recording of:
Paradise by the “C” (on 1978-07-07)
composer:
Bruce Springsteen (in 1978)
is based on:
A Love So Fine
is based on:
Action in the Streets
is based on:
So Young and in Love
3:36
11Jungleland
lead vocals:
Bruce Springsteen (on 1978-09-30)
performer:
The E Street Band (on 1978-09-30)
recorded at:
1978‐09‐30: Fox Theatre, Atlanta, GA, USA (1978-09-30)
recorded at:
Fox Theatre in Atlanta, Georgia, United States (on 1978-09-30)
live recording of:
Jungleland (on 1978-09-30)
publisher:
Bruce Springsteen (in 2003)
lyricist and composer:
Bruce Springsteen (from 1974 until 1975)
arranger:
Bruce Springsteen
publisher:
Intersong Music Ltd. and Laurel Canyon Music Ltd. (publishing company of Mike Appel and Jim Cretecos) (in 1975)
9:55
CD 2
#TitleRatingLength
1Spirit in the Night
lead vocals:
Bruce Springsteen (on 1978-07-07)
performer:
The E Street Band (on 1978-07-07)
recorded at:
1978‐07‐07: The Roxy Theatre, West Hollywood, CA, USA (1978-07-07)
recorded at:
Roxy Theatre in West Hollywood, California, United States (on 1978-07-07)
live recording of:
Spirit in the Night (on 1978-07-07)
lyricist and composer:
Bruce Springsteen (from 1972-08 until 1972-09)
arranger:
Bruce Springsteen
publisher:
Intersong Music Ltd., Sioux City Music Ltd. and Laurel Canyon Music Ltd. (publishing company of Mike Appel and Jim Cretecos) (in 1972)
6:18
2Born to Run
lead vocals:
Bruce Springsteen (on 1978-12-15)
performer:
The E Street Band (on 1978-12-15)
recorded at:
1978‐12‐15: Winterland Ballroom, San Francisco, CA, USA (1978-12-15)
recorded at:
Winterland Ballroom in San Francisco, California, United States (on 1978-12-15)
live recording of:
Born to Run (on 1978-12-15)
publisher:
Bruce Springsteen (in 1988, in 2003)
lyricist and composer:
Bruce Springsteen (in 1974)
arranger:
Bruce Springsteen
publisher:
Bruce Springsteen Music, Intersong Music Ltd., Penjane, Universal Music Publishing France (not for release label use!), シンコーミュージック・エンタテイメント, ユニバーサル・ミュージック・パブリッシング Synch事業部 and Laurel Canyon Music Ltd. (publishing company of Mike Appel and Jim Cretecos) (in 1974)
4:20
3The Fever
lead vocals:
Bruce Springsteen (on 1978-12-15)
performer:
The E Street Band (on 1978-12-15)
recorded at:
1978‐12‐15: Winterland Ballroom, San Francisco, CA, USA (1978-12-15)
recorded at:
Winterland Ballroom in San Francisco, California, United States (on 1978-12-15)
live recording of:
The Fever (on 1978-12-15)
lyricist and composer:
Bruce Springsteen (in 1971)
7:52
4She’s the One
lead vocals:
Bruce Springsteen (on 1978-07-07)
performer:
The E Street Band (on 1978-07-07)
recorded at:
1978‐07‐07: The Roxy Theatre, West Hollywood, CA, USA (1978-07-07)
recorded at:
Roxy Theatre in West Hollywood, California, United States (on 1978-07-07)
live recording of:
She’s the One (on 1978-07-07)
publisher:
Bruce Springsteen (in 2003)
lyricist:
Bruce Springsteen (from 1974 until 1975-07)
composer:
Bruce Springsteen (from 1974 until 1975-05)
arranger:
Bruce Springsteen
publisher:
Intersong Music Ltd. and Laurel Canyon Music Ltd. (publishing company of Mike Appel and Jim Cretecos) (in 1975)
5:41
5Darkness on the Edge of Town
lead vocals:
Bruce Springsteen (on 1978-07-07)
performer:
The E Street Band (on 1978-07-07)
recorded at:
1978‐07‐07: The Roxy Theatre, West Hollywood, CA, USA (1978-07-07)
recorded at:
Roxy Theatre in West Hollywood, California, United States (on 1978-07-07)
live recording of:
Darkness on the Edge of Town (on 1978-07-07)
publisher:
Bruce Springsteen (in 1978)
lyricist and composer:
Bruce Springsteen (from 1976 until 1978)
publisher:
Zomba Music Pub., Ltd.
4:25
6Rosalita (Come Out Tonight)
lead vocals:
Bruce Springsteen (on 1978-12-15)
performer:
The E Street Band (on 1978-12-15)
recorded at:
1978‐12‐15: Winterland Ballroom, San Francisco, CA, USA (1978-12-15)
recorded at:
Winterland Ballroom in San Francisco, California, United States (on 1978-12-15)
live recording of:
Rosalita (Come Out Tonight) (on 1978-12-15)
lyricist and composer:
Bruce Springsteen (from 1972 until 1973)
arranger:
Bruce Springsteen
publisher:
Intersong Music Ltd. and Laurel Canyon Music Ltd. (publishing company of Mike Appel and Jim Cretecos) (in 1973)
10:35
7Streets of Fire
lead vocals:
Bruce Springsteen (on 1978-09-19)
performer:
The E Street Band (on 1978-09-19)
recorded at:
1978‐09‐19: Capitol Theatre, Passaic, NJ, USA (1978-09-19)
recorded at:
Capitol Theatre in Passaic, New Jersey, United States (on 1978-09-19)
live recording of:
Streets of Fire (on 1978-09-19)
publisher:
Bruce Springsteen (in 1978)
lyricist and composer:
Bruce Springsteen (in 1977)
4:41
8Adam Raised a Cain
lead vocals:
Bruce Springsteen (on 1978-07-07)
performer:
The E Street Band (on 1978-07-07)
recorded at:
1978‐07‐07: The Roxy Theatre, West Hollywood, CA, USA (1978-07-07)
recorded at:
Roxy Theatre in West Hollywood, California, United States (on 1978-07-07)
live recording of:
Adam Raised a Cain (on 1978-07-07)
publisher:
Bruce Springsteen (in 1978)
lyricist and composer:
Bruce Springsteen (from 1977 until 1978)
5:33
9Tenth Avenue Freeze‐Out
lead vocals:
Bruce Springsteen (on 1978-09-19)
performer:
The E Street Band (on 1978-09-19)
recorded at:
1978‐09‐19: Capitol Theatre, Passaic, NJ, USA (1978-09-19)
recorded at:
Capitol Theatre in Passaic, New Jersey, United States (on 1978-09-19)
live recording of:
Tenth Avenue Freeze‐Out (on 1978-09-19)
publisher:
Bruce Springsteen (in 2003)
lyricist and composer:
Bruce Springsteen (in 1975)
arranger:
Bruce Springsteen
publisher:
Intersong Music Ltd. and Laurel Canyon Music Ltd. (publishing company of Mike Appel and Jim Cretecos) (in 1975)
4:11
10Badlands
lead vocals:
Bruce Springsteen (on 1978-09-30)
performer:
The E Street Band (on 1978-09-30)
recorded at:
1978‐09‐30: Fox Theatre, Atlanta, GA, USA (1978-09-30)
recorded at:
Fox Theatre in Atlanta, Georgia, United States (on 1978-09-30)
live recording of:
Badlands (on 1978-09-30)
publisher:
Bruce Springsteen (in 1978)
lyricist and composer:
Bruce Springsteen (from 1977 until 1978)
4:35
11Racing in the Street
lead vocals:
Bruce Springsteen (on 1978-07-07)
performer:
The E Street Band (on 1978-07-07)
recorded at:
1978‐07‐07: The Roxy Theatre, West Hollywood, CA, USA (1978-07-07)
recorded at:
Roxy Theatre in West Hollywood, California, United States (on 1978-07-07)
live recording of:
Racing in the Street (on 1978-07-07)
publisher:
Bruce Springsteen (in 1978)
lyricist:
Bruce Springsteen (from 1976 until 1977)
composer:
Bruce Springsteen (in 1976)
9:23
12Thunder Road
lead vocals:
Bruce Springsteen (on 1978-07-07)
performer:
The E Street Band (on 1978-07-07)
recorded at:
1978‐07‐07: The Roxy Theatre, West Hollywood, CA, USA (1978-07-07)
recorded at:
Roxy Theatre in West Hollywood, California, United States (on 1978-07-07)
live recording of:
Thunder Road (B. Springsteen 1974–1975) (on 1978-07-07)
publisher:
Bruce Springsteen (in 2003)
lyricist and composer:
Bruce Springsteen (from 1974 until 1975)
arranger:
Bruce Springsteen
publisher:
Intersong Music Ltd. and Laurel Canyon Music Ltd. (publishing company of Mike Appel and Jim Cretecos) (in 1975)
is based on:
Chrissie’s Song (B. Springsteen 1974)
is based on:
Walking in the Street (B. Springsteen 1974)
is based on:
Wings for Wheels (Bruce Springsteen 1974–1975)
5:49
CD 3
#TitleRatingLength
1The Ties That Bind
lead vocals:
Bruce Springsteen (on 1978-12-15)
performer:
The E Street Band (on 1978-12-15)
recorded at:
1978‐12‐15: Winterland Ballroom, San Francisco, CA, USA (1978-12-15)
recorded at:
Winterland Ballroom in San Francisco, California, United States (on 1978-12-15)
live recording of:
The Ties That Bind (on 1978-12-15)
publisher:
Bruce Springsteen (in 1979)
lyricist and composer:
Bruce Springsteen (from 1978-09 until 1979-04)
publisher:
Zomba Music Publishing Ltd.
3:36
2Factory
lead vocals:
Bruce Springsteen (on 1978-12-15)
performer:
The E Street Band (on 1978-12-15)
recorded at:
1978‐12‐15: Winterland Ballroom, San Francisco, CA, USA (1978-12-15)
recorded at:
Winterland Ballroom in San Francisco, California, United States (on 1978-12-15)
live recording of:
Factory (on 1978-12-15)
publisher:
Bruce Springsteen (in 1978)
lyricist and composer:
Bruce Springsteen (from 1977 until 1978)
version of:
Come On (Let’s Go Tonight)
3:45
3Meeting Across the River
lead vocals:
Bruce Springsteen (on 1978-09-19)
performer:
The E Street Band (on 1978-09-19)
recorded at:
1978‐09‐19: Capitol Theatre, Passaic, NJ, USA (1978-09-19)
recorded at:
Capitol Theatre in Passaic, New Jersey, United States (on 1978-09-19)
live recording of:
Meeting Across the River (on 1978-09-19)
publisher:
Bruce Springsteen (in 2003)
lyricist and composer:
Bruce Springsteen (from 1975-04 until 1975-05)
arranger:
Bruce Springsteen
publisher:
Intersong Music Ltd., Penjane and Laurel Canyon Music Ltd. (publishing company of Mike Appel and Jim Cretecos) (in 1975)
3:12
4For You
lead vocals:
Bruce Springsteen (on 1978-07-07)
performer:
The E Street Band (on 1978-07-07)
recorded at:
1978‐07‐07: The Roxy Theatre, West Hollywood, CA, USA (1978-07-07)
recorded at:
Roxy Theatre in West Hollywood, California, United States (on 1978-07-07)
live recording of:
For You (on 1978-07-07)
lyricist and composer:
Bruce Springsteen (in 1971)
arranger:
Bruce Springsteen
publisher:
Intersong Music Ltd., Sioux City Music Ltd. and Laurel Canyon Music Ltd. (publishing company of Mike Appel and Jim Cretecos) (in 1972)
5:11
5It’s Hard to Be a Saint in the City
lead vocals:
Bruce Springsteen (on 1978-07-07)
performer:
The E Street Band (on 1978-07-07)
recorded at:
1978‐07‐07: The Roxy Theatre, West Hollywood, CA, USA (1978-07-07)
recorded at:
Roxy Theatre in West Hollywood, California, United States (on 1978-07-07)
live recording of:
It’s Hard to Be a Saint in the City (on 1978-07-07)
lyricist and composer:
Bruce Springsteen (in 1972)
arranger:
Bruce Springsteen
publisher:
Intersong Music Ltd., Sioux City Music Ltd. and Laurel Canyon Music Ltd. (publishing company of Mike Appel and Jim Cretecos) (in 1972)
4:44
6Kitty’s Back
lead vocals:
Bruce Springsteen (on 1978-09-19)
performer:
The E Street Band (on 1978-09-19)
recorded at:
1978‐09‐19: Capitol Theatre, Passaic, NJ, USA (1978-09-19)
recorded at:
Capitol Theatre in Passaic, New Jersey, United States (on 1978-09-19)
live recording of:
Kitty’s Back (on 1978-09-19)
lyricist and composer:
Bruce Springsteen (in 1973)
arranger:
Bruce Springsteen
publisher:
Intersong Music Ltd. and Laurel Canyon Music Ltd. (publishing company of Mike Appel and Jim Cretecos) (in 1973)
12:02
7Quarter to Three
lead vocals:
Bruce Springsteen (on 1978-12-15)
performer:
The E Street Band (on 1978-12-15)
recorded at:
1978‐12‐15: Winterland Ballroom, San Francisco, CA, USA (1978-12-15)
recorded at:
Winterland Ballroom in San Francisco, California, United States (on 1978-12-15)
live cover recording of:
Quarter to Three (on 1978-12-15)
writer:
Gene Barge, Gary “U.S.” Bonds, Frank Guida and Joseph Royster
arranger:
Bruce Springsteen and Narada Michael Walden
4:44
8Good Rockin’ Tonight
lead vocals:
Bruce Springsteen (on 1978-09-30)
performer:
The E Street Band (on 1978-09-30)
recorded at:
1978‐09‐30: Fox Theatre, Atlanta, GA, USA (1978-09-30)
recorded at:
Fox Theatre in Atlanta, Georgia, United States (on 1978-09-30)
live cover recording of:
Good Rockin’ Tonight (on 1978-09-30)
lyricist and composer:
Roy Brown (blues musician) (in 1947-07)
publisher:
Brown Angel Music Publishing (BMI-affiliated), Carlin Music Corporation, Fort Knox Music, Fort Knox Music Co, Fort Knox Music Inc., Knox Music, Inc., Lark Music Ltd., Lois Music Publishing Co., Trio Music (publisher), Trio Music Co., Inc. and Wixen Music UK Ltd.
3:47
9Heartbreak Hotel
lead vocals:
Bruce Springsteen (on 1978-07-07)
performer:
The E Street Band (on 1978-07-07)
recorded at:
1978‐07‐07: The Roxy Theatre, West Hollywood, CA, USA (1978-07-07)
recorded at:
Roxy Theatre in West Hollywood, California, United States (on 1978-07-07)
live cover recording of:
Heartbreak Hotel (on 1978-07-07)
writer:
Mae Boren Axton, Tommy Durden and Elvis Presley (“The King of Rock and Roll”)
publisher:
Belwin Mills Music Ltd., Durden Breyer Publishing, EMI Harmonies Limited, EMI Mills Music Limited (PRS for Music-affiliated), Sony/ATV Songs LLC, Sony/ATV Tree Publishing, Unichappell Music, ヤマハミュージックエンタテインメントホールディングス (holding company – do not use as release label), コンソーシアム音楽出版 C・F事業部 (until 2021-06-30) and ソニー・ミュージックパブリッシング CMP外国事業部 (sub‐publisher for foreign (non‐Japanese) works) (from 2021-07-01 to present)
2:19
10Rave On
lead vocals:
Bruce Springsteen (on 1978-07-07)
performer:
The E Street Band (on 1978-07-07)
recorded at:
1978‐07‐07: The Roxy Theatre, West Hollywood, CA, USA (1978-07-07)
recorded at:
Roxy Theatre in West Hollywood, California, United States (on 1978-07-07)
live cover recording of:
Rave On (on 1978-07-07)
writer:
Norman Petty, Bill Tilghman and Sonny West (American songwriter and musician Joseph “Sonny” West)
publisher:
Melody Lane Publications Inc., Nor-Va-Jak Music, Southern Music (publisher) and Wren Music Co.
2:35
11Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town3:56
12Mona
lead vocals:
Bruce Springsteen (on 1978-07-07)
performer:
The E Street Band (on 1978-07-07)
recorded at:
1978‐07‐07: The Roxy Theatre, West Hollywood, CA, USA (1978-07-07)
recorded at:
Roxy Theatre in West Hollywood, California, United States (on 1978-07-07)
live cover recording of:
Mona (on 1978-07-07)
lyricist and composer:
Ellas McDaniel (American singer, guitarist, songwriter and music producer)
publisher:
Arc Music (U.S. rock & blues publisher)
7:24
13Twist and Shout
lead vocals:
Bruce Springsteen (on 1978-07-07)
performer:
The E Street Band (on 1978-07-07)
recorded at:
1978‐07‐07: The Roxy Theatre, West Hollywood, CA, USA (1978-07-07)
recorded at:
Roxy Theatre in West Hollywood, California, United States (on 1978-07-07)
live cover recording of:
Twist and Shout (on 1978-07-07)
writer:
Bert Russell (in 1961-02) and Phil Medley (in 1961-02)
publisher:
EMI Music Publishing (do not use as a release label!), EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS‐affiliated), Progressive Music Publishing Company Inc., Progressive Music, Inc (publisher), Robert Mellin Ltd., Robert Mellin, Inc., Screen Gems–EMI Music, Inc. (USA, affiliated with BMI), Sony/ATV Music Publishing (UK) Ltd., Unichappell Music, Inc. and Warner/Chappell
part of:
Baby It’s You! (jukebox musical, book by Floyd Mutrux and Colin Escott)
8:05