Bruce Spreengsteen

As measured by cultural impact and mass popularity, Bruce Springsteen’s 1984-85 World Tour was the apex. Considering its stunning scale, playing multi-night stadium stands, it’s easy to forget that 1984 was a rebirth of sorts, the start of a new era as much as a continuation of what came before it. On the biggest tour of his career, Springsteen was rebuilding the engine while the plane was flying.

Recorded live at Madison Square Garden, November 7, 2009.

With the first Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band concerts in six years now fewer than 50 days away, a return to where their rebirth began feels fitting.

Recorded At The Hit Factory & The Power Station, New York City, New York USA 1982 April 1984.

Bruce Springsteen and the E Street band roared back to life Wednesday night at Madrid, Spain’s Metropolitano Stadium, three weeks after they were forced to postpone shows so Springsteen could recover from vocal strain.

The consummate collection curated by Bruce Cockburn himself, presents 30 songs over a double album that defines the acclaimed singer-songwriters' 50 year career. These songs are both the ones that shot to the top of the charts when they were released, and also are the fan favourites most often requested at Bruce's concerts. With over 125 minutes of music, and notes on each song by the artist.

The last of three shows in East Rutherford breaks the record set on August 25 and is the longest U.S. show ever, clocking in at four hours and one minute. Once again the show opens with Sam Bardfeld's string-section accompanied "New York City Serenade" and ends with "Jersey Girl".

Propelled by the release of Born To Run, the latter months of 1975 saw Bruce Springsteen emerge as a superstar. This 4-disc set commemorates his legendary stands at the Bottom Line and Roxy clubs, which cemented his reputation as the most articulate and exciting songwriter and performer of his generation. Originally broadcast on WNEW-FM, they re presented here with background notes and rare images. Discs 1 and 2 capture the Live At The Bottom Line, August 15th 1975 set. Discs 3 and 4 capture the Live At The Roxy Theater, October 17th 1975 set.

Sony's Legacy Recordings will honor Bruce with the upcoming release of The Essential Bruce Hornsby, a 2-CD collection celebrating his consistently brilliant and always adventurous career. Bruce curated the set himself, and it features 29 classic tracks including previously unreleased live versions of “Mandolin Rain” and “The End of the Innocence.” He will join the ranks of timeless artists like Miles Davis, Michael Jackson, and Bruce Springsteen with the release of his own Essential compilation on May 26th.

Brendan Byrne Arena, New Jersey 1984 is a live album by Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band, released in May 2015 and was the fifth official release through the Bruce Springsteen Archives. The show was originally recorded live at the Brendan Byrne Arena in East Rutherford, New Jersey on August 5, 1984.