. These set lists were extracted from
Backstreets.com and please reference their site for greater detail and information regarding Bruce. All told, 103 different songs were played, with occasional inserts added to some. An approximate count for each song is listed, and then the detail for each site in the United States.
Songs Shows Title
1 86 10th Avenue Freeze-out (w/ "My Girl")
2 86 Badlands
3 86 Born To Run
4 86 Land of Hope and Dreams
5 86 Light of Day (with You
6 86 Two Hearts
7 86 Youngstown
8 85 If I Should Fall Behind
9 85 Out in the Street
10 83 Murder Inc
11 78 Thunder Road
12 70 The Ghost of Tom Joad
13 63 Prove It All Night
14 57 Bobby Jean
15 56 The Promised Land
16 55 Ramrod
17 47 Working on the Highway
18 45 The River
19 42 The Ties That Bind
20 41 Darlington County (with Honky Tonk Women)
21 41 Mansion on the Hill
22 40 Backstreets
23 40 Darkness on the Edge of Town
24 34 Jungleland
25 31 Born in the USA (acoustic)
26 28 Hungry Heart (Southside Johnny)
27 27 Factory
28 23 Point Blank
29 17 Trapped
30 16 Meeting Across the River
31 15 Don't Look Back
32 14 Adam Raised a Cain
33 14 My Hometown
34 14 My Love Will Not Let You Down
35 14 Rendezvous
36 13 Racing in the Street
37 12 Atlantic City
38 12 Independence Day
39 11 American Skin-41 Shots
40 10 Spirit in the Night
41 10 Where the Bands Are
42 9 She's the One
43 8 Because the Night
44 8 Code of Silence
45 8 Freehold
46 8 Further On Up the Road
47 8 You Can Look
48 7 Cadillac Ranch
49 7 Stand on It
50 7 Take 'Em As They Come
51 6 Candy's Room
52 6 Loose Ends
53 6 No Surrender (accoustic)
54 6 Something in the Night
55 6 This Hard Land
56 5 Back in Your Arms
57 5 Be True
58 5 Dead Man Walkin'
59 5 For You
60 5 Growin' Up
61 5 Human Touch
62 4 Dancing in the Street (intro)
63 4 Downbound Train
64 4 New York City Serenade
65 4 Sherry Darling
66 3 Another Thin Line
67 3 Blinded by the Light
68 3 Brilliant Disguise
69 3 I Wanna Be With You
70 3 Incident on 57th Street
71 3 Janey, Don't You Lose Heart
72 3 Mary Queen of Arkansas
73 3 Roll of the Dice
74 3 The Promise
75 2 It's Hard to Be a Saint in the City
76 2 Lucky Town
77 2 Night
78 2 Red Headed Woman
79 2 Streets of Philadelphia
80 2 The E Street Shuffle
81 2 Viva Las Vegas
82 1 All Just to Get to You
83 1 Better Days
84 1 Blood Brothers
85 1 Can't Help Falling in Love
86 1 Can't Sit Down
87 1 Does This Bus Stop at 82nd Street
88 1 Follow That Dream
89 1 Frankie
90 1 Give the Girl a Kiss
91 1 Gloria
92 1 Idiot's Delight
93 1 Jersey Girl
94 1 Lion's Den
95 1 Little Queenie
96 1 Lost in the Flood
97 1 Raise Your Hand (w/ Peter Wolf)
98 1 Rosalita
99 1 Roulette
100 1 Secret Garden
101 1 Sinaloa Cowboys
102 1 Tougher Than the Rest
103 1 Trouble River
July 1
New York, NY
Madison Square Garden
Notes: Night ten, the last show of the tour, and the longest at three-and-a-half hours. Bruce and the band absolutely nailed the tour debut of "Lost in the Flood," an amazing performance and the song's first since Detroit, 9/1/78. Another tour premiere provided a fitting epilogue to the E Street reuinion: "Blood Brothers" included a brand new verse especially for the occasion. Also making it a special night were "The E Street Shuffle," "The Promise" and "Atlantic City," each played for the second time this stand. Early standard opener "My Love Will Not Let You Down" also made a welcome return, to bring it all full circle.
Setlist:
- Code of Silence
- My Love Will Not Let You Down
- Prove It All Night
- Two Hearts
- Atlantic City
- Mansion on the Hill
- The River
- American Skin-41 Shots
- The Promised Land
- Youngstown
- Murder Inc.
- Badlands
- Out in the Street
- 10th Avenue Freeze-out
- The E Street Shuffle
- Lost in the Flood
- Born in the U.S.A.
- Backstreets
- Light of Day
- The Promise
- Ramrod
- Bobby Jean
- Born to Run
- Further On Up the Road
- Thunder Road
- If I Should Fall Behind
- Land of Hope and Dreams
- Blood Brothers
June 29 New York, NY
Madison Square Garden
Notes: 2 words: "The Promise." No show with this song (Bruce alone at the piano, playing it "for the aficionados") can be considered standard. For the second-to-last show, night number nine was remarkable for the intense, rock-solid energy Bruce and the band brought to the stage rather than for the setlist. Tonight's filming surely had something to do with it. Also performed: "Don't Look Back," "This Hard Land," and "Growin' Up." "Light of Day" includes CC Rider/Jenny Take a Ride
Setlist:
- Code of Silence
- Don't Look Back
- The Ties That Bind
- Two Hearts
- Darkness…Edge of Town
- Mansion on the Hill
- My Hometown
- American Skin-41 Shots
- The Promised Land
- Youngstown
- Murder Inc.
- Badlands
- Out in the Street
- 10th Avenue Freeze-out
- Another Thin Line
- The Promise
- Jungleland
- Light of Day
- This Hard Land
- Born to Run
- Growin' Up
- Thunder Road
- If I Should Fall Behind
- Land of Hope & Dreams
June 27
New York, NY
Madison Square Garden
Notes: Night eight's Garden Variety selections include "Back in Your Arms," "Mary Queen of Arkansas," and "Blinded By the Light." Another partial Detroit Medley in "Light of Day," with "C.C. Rider" and "Jenny Take a Ride." "E Street Shuffle" is on the handwritten setlist but not played.
Setlist:
- Code of Silence
- The Ties That Bind
- Adam Raised a Cain
- Two Hearts
- Trapped
- Factory
- American Skin - 41 Shots
- The Promised Land
- Youngstown
- Murder Inc.
- Badlands
- Out in the Street
- 10th Avenue Freeze-out
- Loose Ends
- Back in Your Arms
- Mary Queen of Arkansas
- Backstreets
- Light of Day
- Hungry Heart
- Born to Run
- Blinded By the Light
- Thunder Road
- If I Should Fall Behind
- Land of Hope and Dreams
June 26
New York, NY
Madison Square Garden
Notes: Night seven's Garden Variety selections: "For You," "Downbound Train," "She's the One," "Racing in the Street," and "Night." The show opens with "Another Thin Line" for the second time; "Tenth Avenue Freeze-out" includes "My Girl"; and we get a taste of the Detroit Medley with "C.C. Rider" and "Jenny Take a Ride" in the middle of "Light of Day."
Setlist:
- Another Thin Line
- Prove It All Night
- For You
- Two Hearts
- Downbound Train
- Mansion on the Hill
- American Skin - 41 Shots
- The Promised Land
- Youngstown
- Murder Inc.
- Badlands
- Out in the Street
- 10th Avenue Freeze-out
- She's the One
- Born in the U.S.A.
- Racing in the Street
- Light of Day
- Further On Up the Road
- Bobby Jean
- Born to Run
- Night
- Thunder Road
- If I Should Fall Behind
- Land of Hope and Dreams
June 23
New York, NY
Madison Square Garden
Notes: The second half of the Garden stand begins, with ultra-rarities "Does This Bus Stop," performed early in the set, and "Sandy" in the encores. Plus "Human Touch" and "Dead Man Walkin'." "Light of Day" includes "Boom Boom." No "Further On Up the Road" tonight, the first show of the stand without it.
Setlist:
- Code of Silence
- The Ties That Bind
- Does This Bus Stop at 82nd Street
- Two Hearts
- Darkness on the Edge of Town
- Point Blank
- American Skin-41 Shots
- The Promised Land
- Youngstown
- Murder Inc.
- Badlands
- Out in the Street
- 10th Avenue Freeze-out
- Human Touch
- Dead Man Walkin'
- Meeting Across the River
- Jungleland
- Light of Day
- Hungry Heart
- Born to Run
- Fourth of July, Asbury Park (Sandy)
- Thunder Road
- If I Should Fall Behind
- Land of Hope and Dreams
June 22
New York, NY
Madison Square Garden
Notes: The first Garden show without "Code of Silence"-- but another new song took its place! The world premiere of "Another Thin Line," another song, like "Code," that was co-written with Joe Grushecky. And it don't stop there. Night five also brought the tour debut of "Secret Garden," plus choice rarities "Something in the Night," "Sherry Darling," and, oh yeah, "Incident on 57th Street." Hell of a night when we don't mention that until 3/4 of the way down, huh? "Incident" came as a real surprise, opening the second encore. Fiddler Soozie Tyrell guested again on two songs, "Youngstown" and "Tom Joad"; Abby Weinberg joined in on keyboards for "Ramrod."
Setlist:
- Another Thin Line
- Don't Look Back
- Prove It All Night
- Two Hearts
- Something in the Night
- My Hometown
- American Skin-41 Shots
- The Promised Land
- Youngstown
- Murder Inc.
- Badlands
- Out in the Street
- 10th Avenue Freeze-out
- Sherry Darling
- Secret Garden
- The Ghost of Tom Joad
- Backstreets
- Light of Day
- Further On Up the Road
- Ramrod
- Born to Run
- Incident on 57th Street
- Thunder Road
- If I Should Fall Behind
- Land of Hope and Dreams
June 20
New York, NY
Madison Square Garden
Notes: "Saint in the City," "NYC Serenade," and "Growin' Up" in one night! Plus the rare "Candy's Room," and fiddler Soozie Tyrell guests on "The Ghost of Tom Joad."
Setlist:
- Code of Silence
- Take 'Em As They Come
- Prove It All Night
- Two Hearts
- Candy's Room
- Independence Day
- American Skin-41 Shots
- The Promised Land
- Youngstown
- Murder Inc.
- Badlands
- Out in the Street
- 10th Avenue Freeze-out
- It's Hard to Be a Saint in the City
- The Ghost Of Tom Joad
- New York City Serenade
- Light of Day
- Further On Up the Road
- Ramrod
- Bobby Jean
- Born to Run
- Growin' Up
- Thunder Road
- If I Should Fall Behind
- Land of Hope and Dreams
June 17
New York, NY
Madison Square Garden
Notes: Night three brings a hell of a tour premiere: "The E Street Shuffle." Plus "Atlantic City," "Racing in the Street," "Spirit," and, again, all three new songs.
Setlist:
- Code of Silence
- The Ties That Bind
- Two Hearts
- Rendezvous
- Atlantic City
- The River
- American Skin-41 Shots
- The Promised Land
- Youngstown
- Murder Inc.
- Badlands
- Out in the Street
- 10th Avenue Freeze-out
- The E Street Shuffle
- Born in the U.S.A.
- Racing in the Street
- Light of Day
- Further On Up the Road
- Ramrod
- Spirit in the Night
- Born to Run
- Thunder Road
- If I Should Fall Behind
- Land of Hope and Dreams
June 15
New York, NY
Madison Square Garden
Notes: Night two. All three new songs return, with Bruce shaking up the order to open with "Further On Up the Road." And later in the show, he followed up "American Skin" immediately with "Code of Silence"--how 'bout that for a one-two punch? Plus more B-set alternates like "Trapped," "No Surrender" (country), and "Stand on It."
Setlist:
- Further On Up the Road
- The Promised Land
- Two Hearts
- Darlington County
- Trapped
- My Hometown
- American Skin-41 Shots
- Code of Silence
- Youngstown
- Murder Inc.
- Badlands
- Out in the Street
- 10th Avenue Freeze-out
- No Surrender
- Meeting Across the River
- Jungleland
- Light of Day
- Stand on It
- Bobby Jean
- Born to Run
- This Hard Land
- Thunder Road
- If I Should Fall Behind
- Land of Hope and Dreams
June 12 New York, NY
Madison Square Garden
Notes: The final stand begins. After all the fuss over "American Skin (41 Shots)," Bruce opened the stand with a different new song--the world premiere of "Code of Silence." We're told it's a "big, screaming rocker" more on that as we hear it. "American Skin" had its first NYC airing too, Bruce let the song speak to itself with no introduction. An amazing set included "Be True," "Roll of the Dice," "Dancing in the Dark," and, for the second time ever, "Further On Up the Road."
Setlist:
- Code of Silence
- Prove It All Night
- Two Hearts
- Darkness…Edge of Town
- Be True
- Point Blank
- American Skin-41 Shots
- The Promised Land
- Youngstown
- Murder Inc.
- Badlands
- Out in the Street
- 10th Avenue Freeze-out
- Roll of the Dice
- Dancing in the Dark
- Born in the U.S.A.
- Backstreets
- Light of Day
- Further On Up the Road
- Ramrod
- Bobby Jean
- Born to Run
- Thunder Road
- If I Should Fall Behind
- Land of Hope & Dreams
June 4
Atlanta, GA
Philips Arena
Notes: Unbelievable. After months of soundchecking, the first new songs make the set since the debut of "Land of Hope and Dreams" at the beginning of the tour. Not one but two world premieres: "Further On Up the Road" opens night two, and a jaw-dropping "American Skin" turns up just a little further into the show. And that's not all that made for a special set, radically different from the first night. Next stop, Madison Square Garden...
Setlist:
- Further On Up the Road
- The Ties That Bind
- Two Hearts
- Darlington County
- Trapped
- Point Blank
- American Skin
- Youngstown
- Murder Inc.
- Badlands
- Out in the Street
- 10th Avenue Freeze-out
- Loose Ends
- No Surrender
- Born in the U.S.A.
- Jungleland
- Light of Day
- This Hard Land
- Hungry Heart
- Born to Run
- Thunder Road
- If I Should Fall Behind
- Land of Hope and Dreams
- Ramrod
June 3
Atlanta, GA
Philips Arena
Notes: Night one in Atlanta brings "Be True" by request, "Human Touch," and "Dead Man Walkin'." In his "Tenth Avenue" vocal spotlight, Clarence makes a Gone With the Wind reference: "Frankly, Bruce, I don't give a damn!"
Setlist:
- Don't Look Back
- Prove It All Night
- Two Hearts
- Darkness on the Edge of Town
- The Promised Land
- Mansion on the Hill
- The River
- Youngstown
- Murder Inc.
- Badlands
- Out in the Street
- 10th Avenue Freeze-out
- Be True
- Human Touch
- The Ghost of Tom Joad
- Dead Man Walkin'
- Backstreets
- Light of Day
- Ramrod
- Bobby Jean
- Born to Run
- Thunder Road
- If I Should Fall Behind
- Land of Hope and Dreams
May 29
Salt Lake City, UT
Delta Center
Notes: The tour debut of "It's Hard to Be a Saint in the City" and a rare "Candy's Room."
Setlist:
- Don't Look Back
- Prove It All Night
- Two Hearts
- Darkness on the Edge of Town
- The Promised Land
- Mansion on the Hill
- The River
- Youngstown
- Murder Inc.
- Badlands
- Out in the Street
- 10th Avenue Freeze-out
- Candy's Room
- It's Hard to Be a Saint in the City
- The Ghost of Tom Joad
- Born in the U.S.A.
- Backstreets
- Light of Day
- Bobby Jean
- Born to Run
- Thunder Road
- If I Should Fall Behind
- Land of Hope and Dreams
- Ramrod
May 27 Las Vegas, NV
MGM Grand Garden
Notes: For his first show in Vegas, Bruce took the stage wearing a silver-sequinned cape- confirming bets that this would be a little different. The concert opened and closed with "Viva Las Vegas." Another Elvis classic debuted, "Can't Help Falling in Love," and the very rare "Be True," only played twice before on this tour. Other Crapsville specials: "Atlantic City," "Roll of the Dice," "Lucky Town."
- Viva Las Vegas
- Prove It All Night
- Two Hearts
- Be True
- Darlington County
- Atlantic City
- The River
- Youngstown
- Murder Inc.
- Badlands
- Out in the Street
- 10th Avenue Freeze-out
- Roll of the Dice
- The Ghost of Tom Joad
- Born in the U.S.A.
- Can't Help Falling in Love
- Backstreets
- Light of Day
- Lucky Town
- Bobby Jean
- Born to Run
- Thunder Road
- If I Should Fall Behind
- Land of Hope and Dreams
- Ramrod
- Viva Las Vegas
May 22
Anaheim, CA
Arrowhead Pond
Notes: The tour premieres of "Roll of the Dice" (Vegas, here we come!), and a cover of "Gloria." Rarities also include the full band acoustic "No Surrender" followed by "Racing in the Street," for a total of 11 changes from the night before. "Light of Day" includes "California Sun."
Setlist:
- Take 'Em as They Come
- The Promised Land
- Two Hearts
- Darlington County
- Rendezvous
- Factory
- Independence Day
- Youngstown
- Murder Inc.
- Badlands
- Out in the Street
- 10th Avenue Freeze-out
- Roll of the Dice
- No Surrender
- Racing in the Street
- Light of Day
- Stand on It
- Bobby Jean
- Born to Run
- Thunder Road
- If I Should Fall Behind
- Land of Hope and Dreams
- Gloria
- Ramrod
May 21
Anaheim, CA
Arrowhead Pond
Notes: Two weeks off puts zero rust on the band, and the first Anaheim show brings "Don't Look Back" to open, "Human Touch" and "This Hard Land." And looking ahead, "Viva Las Vegas" was in the soundcheck...
Setlist:
- Don't Look Back
- Prove It All Night
- Two Hearts
- Darkness on the Edge of Town
- The Promised Land
- Mansion on the Hill
- Point Blank
- Youngstown
- Murder Inc.
- Badlands
- Out in the Street
- 10th Avenue Freeze-out
- Human Touch
- The Ghost of Tom Joad
- Born in the U.S.A.
- Backstreets
- Light of Day
- This Hard Land
- Born to Run
- Thunder Road
- If I Should Fall Behind
- Land of Hope and Dreams
- Ramrod
May 8
Hartford, CT
Civic Center
Notes: "Roulette"-- how's that for a surprise opener? It's the song's tour premiere. Plus "Atlantic City," "Brilliant Disguise," "Because the Night," "Racing in the Street," "Spirit," and a cover of "Honky Tonk Women" worked into "Darlington County." By all accounts an amazing show, and the last for a couple of weeks as the band takes a well-deserved break.
Setlist:
- Roulette
- Prove It All Night
- Two Hearts
- Darlington County (with Honky Tonk Women)
- Atlantic City
- My Hometown
- Independence Day
- Youngstown
- Murder Inc.
- Badlands
- Out in the Street
- 10th Avenue Freeze-out
- Brilliant Disguise
- Because the Night
- The Ghost of Tom Joad
- Racing in the Street
- Light of Day
- Spirit in the Night
- Born to Run
- Thunder Road
- If I Should Fall Behind
- Land of Hope and Dreams
- Ramrod
May 7
Hartford, CT
Civic Center
Notes: Quite a setlist especially for night one of two: including "Don't Look Back" to open, "Human Touch," full-band country version of "No Surrender," and "Growin' Up" in the encores!
Setlist:
- Don't Look Back
- The Ties that Bind
- Two Hearts
- Rendezvous
- The Promised Land
- Mansion on the Hill
- Point Blank
- Youngstown
- Murder Inc.
- Badlands
- Out in the Street
- 10th Avenue Freeze-out
- Human Touch
- No Surrender
- Born in the U.S.A.
- Backstreets
- Light of Day
- Ramrod
- Bobby Jean
- Born to Run
- Growin' Up
- Thunder Road
- If I Should Fall Behind
- Land of Hope and Dreams
May 4
Toronto, ON
Air Canada Centre
Notes: First things first: "Incident" is back! Not to mention "Don't Look Back" to open and an acoustic "No Surrender." If night one was setlist A, this was setlist J. One guy in particular was clearly excited about it, jumping onstage for "an everlasting kiss" during "Born to Run."
Setlist:
- Don't Look Back
- Prove It All Night
- Two Hearts
- Rendezvous
- The Promised Land
- Factory
- Point Blank
- Youngstown
- Murder Inc.
- Badlands
- Out in the Streets
- 10th Avenue Freeze-out
- Incident on 57th Street
- No Surrender (accoustic)
- Jungleland
- Light of Day
- Hungry Heart
- Born to Run
- Thunder Road
- If I Should Fall Behind
- Land of Hope and Dreams
- Ramrod
May 3
Toronto, ON
Air Canada Centre
Notes: At long last, Bruce and the E Street Band make it across the border for their first Canada show of the tour-- a basic setlist for night one of two in Toronto.
Setlist:
- The Ties That Bind
- Prove It All Night
- Two Hearts
- Darkness on the Edge of Town
- Darlington County
- Mansion on the Hill
- The River
- Youngstown
- Murder Inc.
- Badlands
- Out in the Street
- 10th Avenue Freeze-out
- Working on the Highway
- The Ghost of Tom Joad
- Born in the U.S.A.
- Backstreets
- Light of Day
- Bobby Jean
- Born to Run
- Thunder Road
- If I Should Fall Behind
- Land of Hope and Dreams
- Ramrod
April 30
Cincinnati, OH
Firstar Center
Notes: Five songs from Born in the U.S.A., including the tour debut of "Dancing in the Dark," in a new arrangement with Nils on pedal steel and Garry on stand-up bass.
Setlist:
- The Ties That Bind
- The Promised Land
- Two Hearts
- Darkness on the Edge of Town
- Darlington County
- Rendezvous
- Mansion on the Hill
- The River
- Youngstown
- Murder Inc.
- Badlands
- Out in the Street
- 10th Avenue Freeze-out
- Working on the Highway
- Dancing in the Dark
- The Ghost of Tom Joad
- Born in the U.S.A.
- Backstreets
- Light of Day
- Stand On It
- Bobby Jean
- Born to Run
- Thunder Road
- If I Should Fall Behind
- Land of Hope and Dreams
- Ramrod
April 26
Pittsburgh, PA
Mellon Arena
Notes: Joe Grushecky's back again for night two, this time on "Hungry Heart." And check out the rarities: "Adam Raised a Cain," "Spirit" in the encores, and the very welcome return of "Loose Ends" and "Back in Your Arms." Patti's onstage for the second night in a row.
Setlist:
- The Ties That Bind
- Adam Raised a Cain
- Two Hearts
- Trapped
- Darlington County
- Factory
- Point Blank
- Youngstown
- Murder Inc.
- Badlands
- Out in the Street
- 10th Avenue Freeze-out
- Loose Ends
- The Ghost of Tom Joad
- Back in Your Arms
- Jungleland
- Light of Day
- Spirit in the Night
- Hungry Heart
- Born to Run
- Thunder Road
- If I Should Fall Behind
- Land of Hope and Dreams
- Ramrod
April 25
Pittsburgh, PA
Mellon Arena
Notes: Finally, after quite a few soundchecks, "Human Touch" has its tour premiere! "She's the One" follows, and in the encores, local boy Joe Grushecky guests on "Idiot's Delight," a song he co-wrote with Bruce from his album Coming Home. And Patti's back.
Setlist:
- My Love Will Not Let You Down
- Prove It All Night
- Two Hearts
- Darkness on the Edge of Town
- The Promised Land
- Mansion on the Hill
- The River
- Youngstown
- Murder Inc.
- Badlands
- Out in the Street
- 10th Avenue Freeze-out
- Human Touch
- She's the One
- The Ghost of Tom Joad
- Backstreets
- Light of Day
- Idiot's Delight
- Ramrod
- Bobby Jean
- Born to Run
- Thunder Road
- If I Should Fall Behind
- Land of Hope and Dreams
April 22 Raleigh, NC Entertainment and Sports Arena
Notes: "Lucky Town" makes the set, and so does "Dead Man" for the second night in a row. "Light of Day" includes "Double Shot of My Baby's Love," and "Hungry Heart" includes a guest appearance from Springsteen's cousin Frankie. No Patti again tonight.
Setlist:
- The Ties That Bind
- The Promised Land
- Two Hearts
- Darkness on the Edge of Town
- Darlington County
- My Hometown
- Point Blank
- Youngstown
- Murder Inc.
- Badlands
- Out in the Street
- 10th Avenue Freeze-out
- Lucky Town
- The Ghost of Tom Joad
- Dead Man Walkin'
- Meeting Across the River
- Jungleland
- Light of Day
- Hungry Heart
- Bobby Jean
- Born to Run
- Thunder Road
- If I Should Fall Behind
- Land of Hope and Dreams
- Ramrod
April 21
Charlotte, NC
Charlotte Coliseum
Notes: A long show, at 26 songs, featuring a rare appearance of "Something in the Night," and "Dead Man Walkin'." And check out those encores, with "Spirit in the Night," "Stand On It" and "Ramrod." No Patti.
Setlist:
- My Love Will Not Let You Down
- Prove It All Night
- Two Hearts
- Something in the Night
- Rendezvous
- Darlington County
- My Hometown
- The River
- Youngstown
- Murder Inc.
- Badlands
- Out in the Street
- 10th Avenue Freeze-out
- Working on the Highway
- The Ghost of Tom Joad
- Dead Man Walkin'
- Backstreets
- Light of Day
- Spirit in the Night
- Bobby Jean
- Born to Run
- Stand on It
- Thunder Road
- If I Should Fall Behind
- Land of Hope and Dreams
- Ramrod
April 18
Houston, TX
Compaq Arena
Notes: Well, hell! Did anyone expect "Mary Queen of Arknasas" to show up again? Not to mention the tour debut of "Better Days". "Cadillac Ranch" replaces "Bobby Jean" for the Texas crowd, and the set also includes "Atlantic City" and "Rendezvous."
Setlist:
- My Love Will Not Let You Down
- The Promised Land
- Two Hearts
- Atlantic City
- Rendezvous
- Darlington County
- Factory
- The River
- Youngstown
- Murder Inc.
- Badlands
- Out in the Street
- 10th Avenue Freeze-out
- Better Days
- The Ghost of Tom Joad
- Mary Queen of Arkansas
- Backstreets
- Light of Day
- Cadillac Ranch
- Born to Run
- Thunder Road
- If I Should Fall Behind
- Land of Hope and Dreams
- Ramrod
April 17
Austin, TX
Erwin Center
Notes: The return of a favorite "special guest"! Joe Ely (who took in the show with fellow Flatlanders Butch Hancock and Jimmie Dale Gilmore) joined Bruce onstage for "All Just to Get to You," a song they sang together on Ely's Letter to Laredo album. "Downbound Train" also makes an appearance.
Setlist:
- The Ties That Bind
- Prove It All Night
- Two Hearts
- Darkness on the Edge of Town
- The Promised Land
- Mansion on the Hill
- The River
- Youngstown
- Murder Inc.
- Badlands
- Out in the Street
- 10th Avenue Freeze-out
- Downbound Train
- The Ghost of Tom Joad
- Born in the U.S.A.
- Meeting Across the River
- Jungleland
- Light of Day
- All Just to Get to You
- Bobby Jean
- Born to Run
- Thunder Road
- If I Should Fall Behind
- Land of Hope and Dreams
- Ramrod
April 15
Louisville, KY
Freedom Hall
Notes: At last--"Back in Your Arms" is back in the set! Played by request. Other rarities include "Don't Look Back" to open, "Atlantic City," "You Can Look," and "Spirit." No Patti tonight.
Setlist:
- Dont Look Back
- Prove It All Night
- Two Hearts
- Atlantic City
- The Promised Land
- My Hometown
- The River
- Youngstown
- Murder Inc.
- Badlands
- Out in the Street
- 10th Avenue Freeze-out
- You Can Look
- Back in Your Arms
- The Ghost of Tom Joad
- Jungleland
- Light of Day
- Spirit in the Night
- Bobby Jean
- Born to Run
- Thunder Road
- If I Should Fall Behind
- Land of Hope and Dreams
- Ramrod
April 12
Nashville, TN
Nashville Arena
Notes: "Mansion on the Hill" is dedicated to Hank Williams.
Setlist:
- The Ties That Bind
- The Promised Land
- Two Hearts
- Darkness on the Edge of Town
- Darlington County
- Mansion on the Hill
- The River
- Youngstown
- Murder Inc.
- Badlands
- Out in the Street
- 10th Avenue Freeze-out
- Working on the Highway
- The Ghost of Tom Joad
- Born in the U.S.A.
- Backstreets
- Light of Day
- Bobby Jean
- Born to Run
- Thunder Road
- If I Should Fall Behind
- Land of Hope and Dreams
- Ramrod
April 9
Kansas City, MO
Kemper Arena
Notes: A shorter show than St. Louis, but what a setlist: "Take 'Em" to open, plus "Downbound Train," "Candy's Room," and the very welcome return of "Racing in the Street"!
Setlist:
- Take 'Em As They Come
- The Promised Land
- Two Hearts
- Darkness on the Edge of Town
- Darlington County
- Factory
- The River
- Youngstown
- Murder Inc.
- Badlands
- Out in the Street
- 10th Avenue Freeze-out
- Downbound Train
- Candy's Room
- The Ghost of Tom Joad
- Racing in the Street
- Light of Day
- Ramrod
- Bobby Jean
- Born to Run
- Thunder Road
- If I Should Fall Behind
- Land of Hope and Dreams
April 8
St. Louis, MO
Kiel Center
Notes: An extra-long show, at 26 songs and over three hours, finds Patti back onstage and features some choice rarities: "Atlantic City," "Rendezvous," "Brilliant Disguise" and "Spirit in the Night"!
Setlist:
- The Ties That Bind
- Prove It All Night
- Two Hearts
- Atlantic City
- Rendezvous
- Darlington County
- Mansion on the Hill
- The River
- Youngstown
- Murder Inc.
- Badlands
- Out in the Street
- 10th Avenue Freeze-out
- She's the One
- Brilliant Disguise
- The Ghost of Tom Joad
- Born in the U.S.A.
- Backstreets
- Light of Day
- Spirit in the Night
- Bobby Jean
- Born to Run
- Thunder Road
- If I Should Fall Behind
- Land of Hope and Dreams
- Ramrod
April 4
Tacoma, WA
Tacoma Dome
Notes: Patti Scialfa is absent for the second night in a row. A high-energy Seattle/Tacoma show including "Because the Night."
Setlist:
- My Love Will Not Let You Down
- Prove It All Night
- Two Hearts
- Darkness on the Edge of Town
- The Promised Land
- My Hometown
- The River
- Youngstown
- Murder Inc.
- Badlands
- Out in the Street
- 10th Avenue Freeze-out
- Because the Night
- The Ghost of Tom Joad
- Born in the U.S.A.
- Jungleland
- Light of Day
- Bobby Jean
- Born to Run
- Thunder Road
- If I Should Fall Behind
- Land of Hope and Dreams
- Ramrod
April 3
Portland, OR
Rose Garden Arena
Notes: Patti Scialfa is absent, with Bruce simply saying, "Patti's not here tonight, but the boys are gonna do their best for you." "Prove It All Night" is absent too, but showing up for the first time is "Dead Man Walkin'," a tour premiere played for Oregon's Life for a Life campaign.
Setlist:
- The Ties That Bind
- The Promised Land
- Two Hearts/Darkness on the Edge of Town
- Darlington County
- Rendezvous
- My Hometown
- The River
- Youngstown
- Murder Inc.
- Badlands
- Out in the Street
- 10th Avenue Freeze-out
- Working on the Highway
- The Ghost of Tom Joad
- Dead Man Walkin'
- Jungleland
- Light of Day
- Bobby Jean
- Born to Run
- Thunder Road
- If I Should Fall Behind
- Land of Hope and Dreams
- Ramrod
March 31
Denver, CO
Pepsi Center
Notes: Includes "Rendezvous," "Because the Night," and a closing "Ramrod."
Setlist:
- The Ties That Bind
- The Promised Land
- Two Hearts
- Rendezvous
- Darlington County
- Factory
- My Hometown
- Youngstown
- Murder Inc.
- Badlands
- Out in the Street
- 10th Avenue Freeze-out
- Because the Night
- The Ghost of Tom Joad
- Meeting Across the River
- Jungleland
- Light of Day
Bobby Jean
- Born to Run
- Thunder Road
- If I Should Fall Behind
- Land of Hope and Dreams
- Ramrod
March 30
Denver, CO
Pepsi Center
Setlist:
- My Love Will Not Let You Down
- Prove It All Night
- Two Hearts
- Darkness on the Edge of Town
- The Promised Land
- Mansion on the Hill
- The River
- Youngstown
- Murder Inc.
- Badlands
- Out in the Street
- 10th Avenue Freeze-out
- Working on the Highway
- The Ghost of Tom Joad
- Born in the U.S.A.
- Backstreets
- Light of Day
- Ramrod
- Bobby Jean
- Born to Run
- Thunder Road
- If I Should Fall Behind
- Land of Hope and Dreams
March 19
New Orleans, LA
New Orleans Arena
Notes: A few lines from Gary U.S. Bonds' "New Orleans" are added to the show's intro, and "Light of Day" incorporares a call-and-response "Iko Iko." Plus the Crescent City gets "Adam Raised a Cain," "Because the Night" and "Spirit in the Night."
Setlist:
- The Ties That Bind
- Adam Raised a Cain
- Two Hearts
- Darkness on the Edge of Town
- The Promised Land
- Darlington County
- Factory
- The River
- Youngstown
- Murder Inc.
- Badlands
- Out in the Street
- 10th Avenue Freeze-out
- Because the Night
- The Ghost of Tom Joad
- Born in the U.S.A.
- Backstreets
- Light of Day
Spirit in the Night
- Bobby Jean
- Born to Run
Thunder Road
- If I Should Fall Behind
- Land of Hope and Dreams
- Ramrod
March 18
Memphis, TN
Pyramid Arena
Notes: Introduced as "one of my favorite Elvis songs" is "Follow That Dream," a beautiful rendition of this rarity, and its tour premiere.
Setlist:
- My Love Will Not Let You Down
- Prove It All Night
- Two Hearts
- Trapped
- The Promised Land
- Mansion on the Hill
- The River
- Youngstown
- Murder Inc.
- Badlands
- Out in the Street
- 10th Avenue Freeze-out
- Working on the Highway
- Follow That Dream
- Meeting Across the River
- Jungleland
- Light of Day
Hungry Heart
- Bobby Jean
- Born to Run
Thunder Road
- If I Should Fall Behind
- Land of Hope and Dreams
- Ramrod
March 14
North Little Rock, AR
Alltel Arena
Notes: Completely fitting, yet a mind-blower all the same: "Mary Queen of Arkansas" is played for the first time in over 25 years (last played March 11, 1974). Plus "Atlantic City"; "Light of Day" includes "Satisfaction."
Setlist:
- My Love Will Not Let You Down
- Prove It All Night
- Two Hearts
- Atlantic City
- Darlington County
- Factory
- The River
- Youngstown
- Murder Inc.
- Badlands
- Out in the Street
- 10th Avenue Freeze-out
- Working on the Highway
- Mary Queen of Arkansas
- The Ghost of Tom Joad
- Backstreets
- Light of Day
Ramrod
- Bobby Jean
- Born to Run
Thunder Road
- If I Should Fall Behind
- Land of Hope and Dreams
March 13
Dallas, TX
Reunion Arena
Notes: Eight, count 'em, eight songs in the encores. Including "Cadillac Ranch" as a bonus to close, which Bruce said they couldn't leave Texas without playing. "Light of Day" again includes "Wooly Bully."
Setlist:
- The Ties That Bind
- Prove It All Night
- Two Hearts
- Darkness on the Edge of Town
- The Promised Land
- Mansion on the Hill
- The River
- Youngstown
- Murder Inc.
- Badlands
- Out in the Street
- 10th Avenue Freeze-out
- Working on the Highway
- The Ghost of Tom Joad
- Meeting Across the River
- Jungleland
- Light of Day
Ramrod
- Bobby Jean
- Hungry Heart
- Born to Run
Thunder Road
- If I Should Fall Behind
- Land of Hope and Dreams
- Cadillac Ranch
March 10
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
NCR Center
Notes: Night two brings another rare one from Tunnel: "Tougher Than the Rest." Plus the first "My Hometown" this tour with Patti onstage, and the first "Meeting" since Oakland. "Light of Day" includes some "Wooly Bully."
Setlist:
- The Ties That Bind
- Prove It All Night
- Two Hearts
- Trapped
- Darlington County
- My Hometown
- Point Blank
- Youngstown
- Murder Inc.
- Badlands
- Out in the Street
- 10th Avenue Freeze-out
- Tougher Than the Rest
- Working on the Highway
- The Ghost of Tom Joad
- Meeting Across the River
- Jungleland
- Light of Day
Bobby Jean
- Born to Run
- Thunder Road
If I Should Fall Behind
- Land of Hope and Dreams
- Ramrod
March 9
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
NCR Center
Notes: "Don't Look Back" gets things off to a good start, but the real surprise of the night is a U.S. tour premiere, from the very overlooked-of-late Tunnel of Love album, "Brilliant Disguise." The song was last played nearly a year ago, toward the beginning of the 1999 tour, on April 17 in Bologna.
Setlist:
- Don't Look Back
- Prove It All Night
- Two Hearts
- Darkness on the Edge of Town
- The Promised Land
- Mansion on the Hill
- The River
- Youngstown
- Murder Inc.
- Badlands
- Out in the Street
- 10th Ave Freeze-out
- Brilliant Disguise
- She's the One
- The Ghost of Tom Joad
- Born in the U.S.A.
- Backstreets
- Light of Day
Hungry Heart
- Ramrod
- Born to Run
Thunder Road
- If I Should Fall Behind
- Land of Hope and Dreams
March 6
Tampa, FL
Ice Palace Arena
Notes: Monday night's show continues the Florida run, including a mention of Sea World in "Light of Day" and a Curtis Mayfield rap before "If I Should Fall Behind." Seven changes from the Orlando setlist two nights previous.
Setlist:
- The Ties That Bind
- Prove It All Night
- Two Hearts
- Darkness
- The Promised Land
- Mansion on the Hill
- Point Blank
- Youngstown
- Murder Inc.
- Badlands
- Out in the Street
- 10th Avenue Freeze-out
- You Can Look
- Because the Night
- The Ghost of Tom Joad
- Born in the U.S.A.
- Jungleland
- Light of Day
Ramrod
- Bobby Jean
- Born to Run
- Thunder Road
- If I Should Fall Behind
- Land of Hope and Dreams
March 4
Orlando, FL
Orlando Arena
Notes: Saturday night's show begins the Florida run, including a mention of Disney World in "Light of Day."
Setlist:
- My Love Will Not Let You Down
- Prove It All Night
- Two Hearts
- Trapped
- Darlington County
- Mansion on the Hill
- The River
- Youngstown
- Murder Inc.
- Badlands
- Out in the Street
- 10th Avenue Freeze-out
- Where the Bands Are
- She's the One
- Ghost of Tom Joad
- Born in the U.S.A.
- Backstreets
- Light of Day
- Ramrod
- Bobby Jean
- Born to Run
Thunder Road
- If I Should Fall Behind
- Land of Hope and Dreams
February 28
State College, PA
Bryce Jordan Center
Notes: A solid, spirited show to kick off the 2000 leg of this E Street Band tour, with not much changing in the set list per se from last year, but lots of new subtle details. Kicking off the show, in honor of the Penn State Nittany Lions, is "Lion's Den."
Setlist:
- Lion's Den
- The Ties That Bind
- Prove It All Night
- Two Hearts
- Darkness on the Edge of Town
- The Promised Land
- Mansion on the Hill
- The River
- Youngstown
- Murder Incorporated
- Badlands
- Out in the Street
- 10th Avenue Freeze-out
- Working on the Highway
- The Ghost of Tom Joad
- Born in the U.S.A.
- Backstreets
- Light of Day
- Ramrod
- Bobby Jean
- Born to Run
- Thunder Road
- If I Should Fall Behind
- Land of Hope and Dreams
November 10
Indianapolis, IN
Still no Patti!
- The Ties That Bind
- Adam Raised a Cain
- Two Hearts
- Darkness on the Edge of Town
- The Promised Land
- My Hometown
- The River
- Youngstown
- Murder Inc.
- Badlands
- Out in the Street
- 10th Avenue Freeze-out
- You Can Look
- Working on the Highway
- The Ghost of Tom Joad
- Born in the U.S.A.
- Jungleland
- Light of Day
- Bobby Jean
- Born to Run
- Thunder Road
- If I Should Fall Behind
- Land of Hope and Dreams
- Ramrod
November 9
Milwaukee, WI
Very similar set-wise to the Fargo show, only differences being "Promised Land² in place of ³Darlington² and ³Cadillac Ranch² in place of ³Hungry Heart.² No Patti again tonight, still recovering from that perforated eardrum.
- The Ties That Bind
- Prove It All Night
- Two Hearts
- Darkness on the Edge of Town
- Promised Land
- My Hometown
- The River
- Youngstown
- Murder Inc.
- Badlands
- Out in the Street
- 10th Avenue Freeze-out
- Working on the Highway
- The Ghost of Tom Joad
- Born in the U.S.A.
- Jungleland
- Light of Day
- Cadillac Ranch
- Bobby Jean
- Born to Run
- Thunder Road
- If I Should Fall Behind
- Land of Hope and Dreams
- Ramrod
November 6 / Fargo, ND Patti's still suffering from the perforated eardrum that caused the Minneapolis shows to be cancelled, but the Fargo show goes on without her. It finds Garry stepping up for some background vocals, and Nils taking over Patti's part in "Fall Behind." The show also brings the U.S. tour premiere of "My Hometown" (which had been played previously only in Madrid), for a total of five songs from the Born in the U.S.A. album. "Ramrod" was called as an audible to close.
- The Ties That Bind
- Prove It All Night
- Two Hearts
- Darkness on the Edge of Town
- Darlington County
- My Hometown
- The River
- Youngstown
- Murder Inc.
- Badlands
- Out in the Street
- 10th Ave Freeze-out
- Working on the Highway
- The Ghost of Tom Joad
- Born in the U.S.A.
- Jungleland
- Light of Day
- Hungry Heart
- Bobby Jean
- Born to Run
- Thunder Road
- If I Should Fall Behind
- Land of Hope and Dreams
- Ramrod
MINNEAPOLIS POSTPONED
The concerts originally scheduled for November 3 and 4 have just been rescheduled for November 28 and 29,
MINNEAPOLIS POSTPONED
The concerts originally scheduled for November 3 and 4 have just been rescheduled for November 28 and 29,
October 28 / Oakland
Notes: Closing night's treats include the tour premiere of "Sinaloa Cowboys," performed with the band coming in mid-way, a la "Tom Joad"; plus Southside Johnny guests on "Hungry Heart" and the show ends with "Blinded." "Light of Day" includes "Boom Boom."
Setlist:
- Adam Raised a Cain
- Prove It All Night
- Two Hearts
- The Promised Land
- Atlantic City
- Mansion on the Hill
- Independence Day
- Youngstown
- Murder Inc.
- Badlands
- Out in the Street
- 10th Avenue Freeze-out
- Working on the Highway
- The Ghost of Tom Joad
- Sinaloa Cowboys
- Backstreets
- Light of Day
First Encore:
- Hungry Heart (Southside Johnny)
- Ramrod
- Born to Run
Second Encore:
- Thunder Road
- If I Should Fall Behind
- Land of Hope and Dreams
- Blinded By the Light
October 26 / Oakland
Notes: "Light of Day" adds a bit of "Omaha," Skip Spence's Moby Grape classic. Among the show's other relative rarities, the second encore includes "Growin' Up"!
Setlist:
- The Ties That Bind
- Prove It All Night
- Two Hearts
- Trapped
- Darlington County
- Factory
- Point Blank
- Youngstown
- Murder Inc.
- Badlands
- Out in the Street
- 10th Avenue Freeze-out
- You Can Look
- Because the Night
- The Ghost of Tom Joad
- Racing in the Street
- Light of Day
First Encore:
- Cadillac Ranch
- Hungry Heart
- Born to Run
Second Encore:
- Growin' Up
- Thunder Road
- If I Should Fall Behind
- Land of Hope and Dreams
October 25 / Oakland
Notes: "All rise," says Clarence, and after a short gospel introduction, opening night begins.
Setlist:
- My Love Will Not Let You Down
- Prove It All Night
- Two Hearts
- Darkness on the Edge of Town
- The Promised Land
- Mansion on the Hill
- The River
- Youngstown
- Murder Inc.
- Badlands
- Out in the Street
- 10th Avenue Freeze-out
- Where the Bands Are
- Working on the Highway
- The Ghost of Tom Joad
- Meeting Across the River
- Jungleland
- Light of Day
First Encore:
- Ramrod
- Bobby Jean
- Born to Run
Second Encore:
- Thunder Road
- If I Should Fall Behind
- Land of Hope and Dreams
October 23 / Los Angeles
Notes: If we needed any more indication that the closing night of any stand is the one to catch, take a gander at the setlist below. "Incident" (!) into "For You," and when the lights came back up after "Ghost," Springsteen was sitting at the piano for the tour-proper premiere of "The Promise." Whew. Not to mention rare openers and closers, a lucky crowd in LA.
Setlist:
- Take ¹Em As They Come
- The Ties That Bind
- Two Hearts
- Adam Raised a Cain
- Darkness on the Edge of Town
- The Promised Land
- Factory
- Independence Day
- Youngstown
- Murder Inc.
- Badlands
- Out in the Street
- 10th Avenue Freeze-out
- incident on 57th Street
- For You
- The Ghost of Tom Joad
- The Promise
- Backstreets
- Light of Day
First Encore:
- Ramrod
- Born to Run
Second Encore:
- Thunder Road
- If I Should Fall Behind
- Land of Hope and Dreams
- Blinded by the Light
October 21 / Los Angeles
Notes: Rarities like "Because the Night" and "Growin' Up," plus Bruce and the band snuck in two verses of "Surfin' USA" into "Light of Day."
Setlist:
- Don't Look Back
- Adam Raised A Cain
- Prove It All Night
- Two Hearts
- The Promised Land
- Atlantic City
- Mansion on the Hill
- The River
- Youngstown
- Murder Inc.
- Badlands
- Out in the Street
- 10th Avenue Freeze-out
- You Can Look
- Because the Night
- The Ghost of Tom Joad
- Racing in the Street
- Light of Day
First Encore:
- This Hard Land
- Ramrod
- Born to Run
Second Encore:
- Growin' Up
- Thunder Road
- If I Should Fall Behind
- Land of Hope and Dreams
October 18 / Los Angeles
Notes: Night 2 in L.A. includes a surprise "Spirit" tucked into the second encore.
Setlist:
- The Ties That Bind
- Prove It All Night
- Two Hearts
- Trapped
- Darlington County
- Factory
- Point Blank
- Youngstown
- Murder Inc.
- Badlands
- Out in the Street
- 10th Avenue Freeze-out
- Where the Bands Are
- Working on the Highway
- The Ghost of Tom Joad
- Jungleland
- Light of Day
First Encore:
- Cadillac Ranch
- Hungry Heart
- Born to Run
Second Encore:
- Thunder Road
- If I Should Fall Behind
- Spirit in the Night
- Land of Hope and Dreams
October 17 / Los Angeles
Notes: A few barbs from Springsteen about the brand new L.A. venue-- too many boxes for the rich folk, not enough water pressure in the shower-- as the E Street Band opens the Staples Center, and "My Love" is back as the opener!
Setlist:
- My Love Will Not Let You Down
- Prove It All Night
- Two Hearts/Darkness on the Edge of Town
- The Promised Land
- Mansion on the Hill
- The River
- Youngstown
- Murder Inc.
- Badlands
- Out in the Street
- 10th Avenue Freeze-out
- You Can Look
- Working on the Highway
- The Ghost of Tom Joad
- Born in the U.S.A. (acoustic)
- Backstreets
- Light of Day
First Encore:
- Ramrod
- Bobby Jean
- Born to Run
Second Encore:
- Thunder Road
- If I Should Fall Behind
- Land of Hope and Dreams
September 30 / Chicago The third night in Chicago wraps up the Windy City stand with a nicely varied set, including "Take 'Em" to open, "Janey Don't You Lose Heart" and "New York City Serenade" in the main set, and "Ramrod" to close. This is the last night before a two-week break; Bruce and the E Street Band return to the stage in Phoenix on October 15.
Setlist:
- Take 'Em As They Come
- The Ties That Bind
- The Promised Land
- Adam Raised a Cain
- Two Hearts
- Atlantic City
- Mansion on the Hill
- Independence Day
- Youngstown
- Murder Inc.
- Badlands
- Out in the Street
- 10th Avenue Freeze-out
- Janey Don't You Lose Heart
- She's the One
- The Ghost of Tom Joad
- New York City Serenade
- Light of Day (w/ Boom Boom)
First Encore:
- Hungry Heart
- Bobby Jean
- Born to Run
Second Encore:
- Thunder Road
- If I Should Fall Behind
- Land of Hope and Dreams
- Ramrod
September 28 / Chicago Setlist:
- Don't Look Back
- The Promised Land
- Two Hearts
- Prove It All Night
- Trapped
- Something in the Night
- Factory
- Point Blank
- Youngstown
- Murder Incorporated
- Badlands
- Out In The Street
- 10th Avenue Freeze-out
- You Can Look
- Working on the Highway
- The Ghost of Tom Joad
- Born in the USA (acoustic)
- Backstreets
- Light of Day (w/ Boom Boom)
First Encore:
- Cadillac Ranch
- Hungry Heart
- Born to Run
Second Encore:
- Thunder Road
- If I Should Fall Behind
- Land of Hope and Dreams
September 27 / Chicago Setlist:
- The Ties That Bind
- Prove It All Night
- Two Hearts
- Darkness on the Edge of Town
- Darlington County
- Mansion on the Hill
- The River
- Youngstown
- Murder Inc.
- Badlands
- Out in the Street
- 10th Avenue Freeze-out
- Where the Bands Are
- Working on the Highway
- The Ghost of Tom Joad
- Meeting Across the River
- Jungleland
- Light of Day (w/Boom Boom)
First Encore:
- Ramrod
- Bobby Jean
- Born to Run
Second Encore:
- Thunder Road
- If I Should Fall Behind
- Land of Hope and Dreams
September 21
Philadelphia
Opens with the tour premiere of "Little Queenie", plus "Be True," "Take 'Em As They Come," "Janey Don't You Lose Heart," "She's the One"... Quite a setlist for the last show before the big 5-0 (Springsteen's birthday is 9/23).
Setlist:
- Little Queenie
- Take 'Em As They Come
- The Promised Land
- Two Hearts
- Prove It All Night
- Be True
- Factory
- The River
- Youngstown
- Murder Inc.
- Badlands
- Out in the Street
- 10th Avenue Freeze-out
- Janey Don't You Lose Heart
- She's the One
- The Ghost of Tom Joad
- Meeting Across the River
- Jungleland
- Light of Day (with You
- Can't Sit Down)
- Cadillac Ranch
- Hungry Heart
- Born to Run
- Thunder Road
- If I Should Fall Behind
- Land of Hope and Dreams
September 20
Philadelphia
Includes "Candy's Room" opener, "Something in the Night," and "Back in Your Arms"!
Setlist:
- Candy's Room
- Adam Raised a Cain
- The Ties That Bind
- Prove It All Night
- Two Hearts
- Darlington County
- Something in the Night
- Mansion on the Hill
- Independence Day
- Youngstown
- Murder Inc.
- Badlands
- Out in the Street
- Tenth Avenue Freeze-out
- Working on the Highway
- The Ghost of Tom Joad
- Back in Your Arms
- Backstreets
- Light of Day
- Ramrod
- Bobby Jean
- Born to Run
- Thunder Road
- If I Should Fall Behind
- Land of Hope and Dreams
September 15
Philadelphia
Notes: Soundcheck for the second night in Philly included "I'm a Rocker" and "Living Proof," though neither turned up in the actual set.
Setlist:
- Dancing in the Street (intro)
- Don't Look Back
- Prove It All Night
- Two Hearts
- Trapped
- Rendezvous
- Darlington County
- Factory
- Point Blank
- Youngstown
- Murder Inc.
- Badlands
- Out in the Street
- Tenth Avenue Freeze-out
- Working on the Highway
- The Ghost of Tom Joad
- Meeting Across the River
- Jungleland/Light of Day
First Encore: Ramrod
- Bobby Jean
- Born to Run
Second Encore: Thunder Road
- If I Should Fall Behind
- Land of Hope and Dreams
September 13
Philadelphia
Setlist:
- The Ties That Bind
- Prove It All Night
- Two Hearts
- Darkness on the Edge of Town
- The Promised Land
- Darlington County
- Mansion on the Hill
- The River
- Youngstown
- Murder Inc.
- Badlands
- Out in the Street
- 10th Avenue Freeze-out
- Where the Bands Are
- Working on the Highway
- The Ghost of Tom Joad
- Racing in the Street
- Light of Day
First Encore:
- Backstreets
- Born to Run
Second Encore:
- Ramrod
- Thunder Road
- If I Should Fall Behind
- Land of Hope and Dreams
September 9
Detroit, MI
Notes: The second of the two rescheduled shows, with part of the "Detroit Medley" turning up in "Light of Day"! Plus eight other songs not played the night before.
Setlist:
- Dancing in the Street (intro)
- Don't Look Back/Prove It All Night
- Two Hearts
- Trapped
- Darlington County
- Factory
- Point Blank
- Youngstown
- Murder Inc.
- Badlands
- Out in the Street
- 10th Avenue Freeze-out
- Where the Bands Are
- Working on the Highway
- The Ghost of Tom Joad
- Racing in the Street
- Light of Day (includes some Detroit Medley)
First Encore:
- Backstreets
- Born to Run
Second Encore:
- Thunder Road
- If I Should Fall Behind
- Land of Hope and Dreams
- Ramrod
September 8
Detroit, MI
Notes: The first of two Detroit shows, rescheduled from August 16.
Setlist:
- The Ties that Bind
- Prove It All Night
- Two Hearts
- Darkness on the Edge of Town
- The Promised Land
- Mansion on the Hill
- The River
- Youngstown
- Murder Inc.
- Badlands
- Out in the Street
- 10th Avenue Freeze-out
- Working on the Highway
- The Ghost of Tom Joad
- Born in the U.S.A.
- Jungleland
- Light of Day
First Encore:
- Ramrod
- Hungry Heart
- Bobby Jean
- Born to Run
Second Encore:
- Thunder Road
- If I Should Fall Behind
- Land of Hope and Dreams
September 3
Washington, D.C.
Notes: Closing night includes a throng of special guests during the 6-song second encore: Bruce Hornsby, Bonnie Raitt, Jackson Browne, Shawn Colvin and Mary Chapin Carpenter, and Bruce's cousin Frankie at the very end. Played for his two favorite redheads, thanks to Raitt's presence, "Red Headed Woman" was performed in full; other treats included "For You" and a show-closing "Ramrod."
Setlist:
- The Ties That Bind
- Prove It All Night
- Two Hearts
- The Promised Land
- Darkness on the Edge of Town
- Mansion on the Hill
- The River
- Youngstown
- Murder Inc.
- Badlands
- Out in the Street
- 10th Avenue Freeze-out
- For You
- Working on the Highway
- The Ghost of Tom Joad
- Born in the U.S.A.
- Jungleland
- Light of Day
First Encore:
- Bobby Jean
- Born to Run
Second Encore:
- Hungry Heart
- Red Headed Woman
- Thunder Road
- If I Should Fall Behind
- Land of Hope and Dreams
- Ramrod
September 1
Washington, D.C.
Setlist:
- Adam Raised a Cain
- The Promised Land
- Two Hearts
- Prove It All Night
- Trapped
- Darlington County
- Factory
- Point Blank
- Youngstown/Murder Inc.
- Badlands
- Out in the Street
- 10th Avenue Freeze-out
- Working on the Highway
- The Ghost of Tom Joad
- Born in the U.S.A.
- Backstreets
- Light of Day
First Encore:
- Hungry Heart
- Bobby Jean
- Born to Run
Second Encore:
- Thunder Road
- If I Should Fall Behind
- Land of Hope and Dreams
August 31
Washington, D.C.
Setlist:
- The Ties That Bind
- Adam Raised a Cain
- Prove It All Night
- Two Hearts
- Darkness on the Edge of Town
- Darlington County
- Mansion on the Hill
- The River
- Youngstown
- Murder Inc.
- Badlands
- Out in the Street
- 10th Avenue Freeze-out
- Working on the Highway
- The Ghost of Tom Joad
- Born in the U.S.A.
- Jungleland
- Light of Day
First Encore:
- Ramrod
- Bobby Jean
- Born to Run
Second Encore:
- Thunder Road
- If I Should Fall Behind
- Land of Hope and Dreams
August 27 Boston, MA
Notes: From the "Candy's Room" opener, this was clearly going to be an intense show and was probably the best of the Boston stand. Closing night festivities also included special guest Peter Wolf during the five-song second encore on "Raise Your Hand."
Setlist:
- Candy's Room
- The Ties That Bind
- Adam Raised a Cain
- Prove It All Night
- Two Hearts
- Rendezvous
- Darlington County
- Mansion on the Hill
- Point Blank
- Youngstown
- Murder Inc.
- Badlands
- Out in the Street
- 10th Avenue Freeze-out
- Working on the Highway
- Spirit in the Night
- The Ghost of Tom Joad
- New York City Serenade
- Light of Day
First Encore:
- Jungleland
- Born to Run
Second Encore:
- Thunder Road
- If I Should Fall Behind
- Raise Your Hand (w/ Peter Wolf)
- Bobby Jean
- Land of Hope and Dreams
August 26 Boston, MA
Notes: The second-to-last show of the stand again proves to be outstanding, at three hours, with eight encores. And loose! Like the band cracking up through a hilarious! "If I Should Fall Behind," Bruce then calling out "Follow me, boys!" before diving into a spontaneous "Ramrod." If that's what comes from a mistake or two, bring on the mistakes. Oh, plus we got "For You," "Stand on It," "Racing in the Street," and "Backstreets" to open.
Setlist:
- Backstreets
- The Ties That Bind
- Prove It All Night
- Two Hearts
- The Promised Land
- Factory
- The River
- Youngstown
- Murder Inc.
- Badlands
- Out in the Street
- 10th Avenue Freeze-out (w/ "My Girl")
- For You/Working on the Highway
- The Ghost of Tom Joad
- Racing in the Street
- Light of Day
First Encore:
- Stand on It
- Hungry Heart
- Bobby Jean
- Born to Run
Second Encore:
- Thunder Road
- If I Should Fall Behind
- Ramrod
- Land of Hope and Dreams
August 24 Boston, MA
Notes: "Are you ready to rumble!"-- with that, the show opened with "Don't Look Back," and also included "Independence Day," "Sherry Darling," the acoustic "Born in the U.S.A.," and "Ramrod."
Setlist:
- Don't Look Back
- The Ties That Bind
- Prove It All Night
- Two Hearts
- Darkness on the Edge of Town
- Mansion on the Hill
- Independence Day
- Youngstown
- Murder Inc.
- Badlands
- Out in the Street
- 10th Avenue Freeze-out
- Sherry Darling
- Working On the Highway
- The Ghost of Tom Joad
- Born in the U.S.A.
- Backstreets
- Light of Day
First Encore:
- Ramrod
- Bobby Jean/Born to Run
Second Encore:
- Thunder Road
- If I Should Fall Behind
- Land of Hope and Dreams
August 22
Boston, MA
Notes: Nine songs not played the night before, including "Adam" as the opener, "Trapped," "Loose Ends," and "Streets of Philadelphia," played for the National AIDS Brigade.
Setlist:
- Adam Raised a Cain
- The Promised Land
- Two Hearts
- Prove It All Night
- Trapped
- Factory
- Point Blank
- Youngstown
- Murder Inc.
- Badlands
- Out in the Street
- 10th Avenue Freeze-out
- Loose Ends
- Working On the Highway
- The Ghost of Tom Joad
- Streets of Philadelphia
- Backstreets
- Light of Day
First Encore:
- Hungry Heart
- Bobby Jean
- Born to Run
Second Encore:
- Thunder Road
- If I Should Fall Behind
- Land of Hope and Dreams
August 21
Boston, MA
Notes: A solid "model A" show for opening night in Boston, using "Ties That Bind" as the opener and including "Meeting Across the River" before "Jungleland."
Setlist:
- The Ties That Bind
- Prove It All Night
- Two Hearts
- Darkness
- Darlington County
- Mansion on the Hill
- The River
- Youngstown/Murder Inc.
- Badlands
- Out in the Street
- 10th Avenue Freeze-out
- Where the Bands Are
- Working on the Highway
- The Ghost of Tom Joad
- Meeting Across the River
- Jungleland
- Light of Day
First Encore:
- Freehold
- Bobby Jean
- Born to Run
Second Encore:
- Thunder Road
- If I Should Fall Behind
- Land of Hope and Dreams
August 12
East Rutherford, NJ
Notes: The closing show of the Jersey stand included two tour premieres--"Jersey Girl" opened the show and "Rosalita" closed. This was also an evening of special guests: Soozie Tyrell on "Factory"; Jon Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora, Ali Weinberg and Melissa Etheridge joined on "Hungry Heart."
Setlist:
- Jersey Girl
- The Ties That Bind
- Prove It All Night
- Two Hearts
- Darkness
- Factory
- Point Blank
- Youngstown
- Murder Inc.
- Badlands
- Out In the Street
- 10th Avenue Freeze-out
- Where the Bands Are
- Working On the Highway
- The Ghost of Tom Joad
- Meeting Across the River
- Jungleland
- Light of Day
First Encore:
- Hungry Heart
- Born To Run
Second Encore:
- Thunder Road
- If I Should Fall Behind
- Land Of Hope and Dreams
- Rosalita
August 11
East Rutherford, NJ
Notes: Bruce and company mixed the 25 song setlist up nicely for the second to last night on the Jersey stand. Three tour premiers included opener "Night," "New York City Serenade," and closer "Sandy." The rarely played "Trapped," "Downbound Train," "She's the One," "Independence Day" and "Freehold."
Setlist:
- Night
- Prove It All Night
- Two Hearts
- The Promised Land
- Trapped
- Downbound Train
- Mansion On the Hill
- Independence Day
- Youngstown
- Murder, Inc.
- Badlands
- Out in the Street
- 10th Avenue Freeze-out
- Working On the Highway
- She's the One
- The Ghost of Tom Joad
- New York City Serenade
- Light of Day
First Encore:
- Freehold
- Bobby Jean
- Born To Run
Second Encore:
- Thunder Road
- If I Should Fall Behind
- Land of Hope and Dreams
- Sandy
AUGUST 9
East Rutherford, NJ
Notes: This evening's debut was "Frankie", played magnificently "for the afficionados." Bruce and the band also pulled out the rarely heard "Spirit in the Night."
Setlist:
- Darkness on the Edge of Town
- The Ties That Bind
- Prove It All Night
- Two Hearts
- Darlington County
- Mansion On the Hill
- The River
- Youngstown
- Murder Inc.
- Badlands
- Out In the Street
- 10th Avenue Freeze-out
- Frankie
- Working on the Highway
- The Ghost of Tom Joad
- Backstreets
- Light of Day
First Encore:
- Spirit In the Night
- Bobby Jean
- Born To Run
Second Encore:
- Thunder Road
- If I Should Fall Behind
- Land of Hope and Dreams
AUGUST 7
East Rutherford, NJ
Notes: Yet another two tour debuts, including opener "Don't Look Back" and "Janey, Don't You Lose Heart."
Setlist:
- Don't Look Back
- The Ties That Bind
- Prove It All Night
- Two Hearts
- Something In the Night
- Factory
- Point Blank
- Youngstown
- Murder Inc.
- Badlands
- Out In the Street
- 10th Avenue Freeze-out
- Janey, Don't You Lose Heart
- Working On the Highway
- The Ghost of Tom Joad
- Meeting Across the River
- Jungleland
- Light of Day
First Encore:
- Bobby Jean
- Born To Run
Second Encore:
- Thunder Road
- If I Should Fall Behind
- Land of Hope and Dreams
AUGUST 6
East Rutherford, NJ
Notes: Two Tour debuts, including opener "Adam Raised A Cain" and "Be True." For the first time on this tour, "Land of Hope and Dreams" was swapped instead of being the predictable closer; "Thunder Road" was the last song instead.
Setlist:
- Adam Raised A Cain
- The Promised Land
- Two Hearts
- Prove It All Night
- Be True
- Mansion On the Hill
- Independence Day
- Youngstown
- Murder Inc.
- Badlands
- Out In the Street
- 10th Avenue Freeze-out
- Sherry Darling
- Working On the Highway
- The Ghost Of Tom Joad
- Racing In the Street
- Light of Day
First Encore:
- Cadillac Ranch
- Bobby Jean
- Born To Run
Second Encore:
- If I Should Fall Behind
- Land of Hope and Dreams
- Thunder Road
AUGUST 4
East Rutherford, NJ
Notes: The sets are still a bit shorter than a few months ago--23 songs--but the set keeps a-changin’. To kick off the show: the tour debut of "No Surrender," featuring the full E Street Band. Two more tour debuts, "For You" and "Back in Your Arms Again." Bruce spoke a bit before the latter, about a missed opportunity, plus "Ramrod" for the 2nd time.
Setlist:
- No Surrender
- Prove It All Night
- Two Hearts
- Darkness on the Edge of Town
- Darlington County
- Factory
- The River
- Youngstown
- Murder Inc.
- Badlands
- Out in the Street
- 10th Avenue Freeze-out
- For You
- Working on the Highway
- Back in Your Arms Again
- Backstreets
- Light of Day
First Encore:
- Ramrod
- Bobby Jean
- Born to Run
Second Encore:
- Thunder Road
- If I Should Fall Behind
- Land of Hope and Dreams
AUGUST 2
East Rutherford, NJ
Notes: The show opened with the rare "Take 'Em As They Come," and featured a particularly outstanding "10th Avenue Freeze-out" -- complete with brand-new rap and the incorporation of "Take Me to the River." Plus "Meeting Across the River," and the tour premiere of "Something in the Night".
Setlist:
- Take 'Em As They Come
- The Promised Land
- Two Hearts
- Prove It All Night
- Something in the Night
- Factory
- Point Blank
- Youngstown
- Murder Inc.
- Badlands
- Out in the Street
- 10th Avenue Freeze-out
- Working on the Highway
- Meeting Across the River
- Jungleland
- Light of Day
First Encore:
- This Hard Land
- Hungry Heart
- Born to Run
Second Encore:
- Thunder Road
- If I Should Fall Behind
- Land of Hope and Dreams
AUGUST 1
East Rutherford, NJ
Notes: When the show opens with "Backstreets," you know you're in for quite a ride. Especially when it's followed by "The Ties That Bind." Just a couple other highlights included the live premiere of "Trouble River" and the tour premiere of "Ramrod," at Max Weinberg's request.
Setlist:
- Backstreets
- The Ties That Bind
- Prove It All Night
- Two Hearts
- Trapped
- Mansion on the Hill
- Independence Day
- Youngstown
- Murder Inc.
- Badlands
- Darlington County
- 10th Avenue Freeze-out
- Trouble River
- Working on the Highway
- The Ghost of Tom Joad
- Racing in the Street
- Light of Day
First Encore: Ramrod
- Bobby Jean
- Born to Run
Second Encore: Thunder Road
- If I Should Fall Behind
- Land of Hope and Dreams
JULY 29
East Rutherford, NJ
Notes: Patti's birthday brings a few treats for the crowd, including a full "Red Headed Woman" and the first "Give the Girl a Kiss" on the tour proper (though it was played at the warm-up in Asbury). Guest Bobby Bandiera on "Hungry Heart" The surprise of the night was the opener, a premiere of "The Ties That Bind."
Setlist:
- The Ties That Bind
- Prove It All Night
- Two Hearts
- Darkness on the Edge of Town
- Darlington County
- Rendezvous
- Factory
- The River
- Youngstown
- Murder Inc.
- Badlands
- Out in the Street
- 10th Avenue Freeze-out (includes Fire)
- Red Headed Woman
- Give the Girl a Kiss
- Working on the Highway
- The Ghost of Tom Joad
- Backstreets
- Light of Day
First Encore:
- Freehold
- Hungry Heart
- Born to Run
Second Encore:
- Thunder Road
- If I Should Fall Behind
- Land of Hope and Dreams
JULY 27
East Rutherford, NJ
Notes: 1 thing about these rare back-to-back shows, Bruce does mix things up. 9 songs that weren't played the night before, including the tour premiere of "Candy's Room" and the return of "Because the Night." "Freehold" is left out for the first time at these Jersey shows. Also, the power onstage went out during "Light of Day." Divine intervention?
Setlist:
- I Wanna Be With You
- The Promised Land
- Two Hearts
- Darlington County
- Candy's Room
- Factory
- The River
- Youngstown
- Murder Inc.
- Badlands
- Out in the Street
- 10th Avenue Freeze-out
- Where the Bands Are
- Because the Night
- The Ghost of Tom Joad
- Backstreets
- Light of Day
First Encore:
- Bobby Jean
- Hungry Heart
- Born to Run
Second Encore:
- Thunder Road
- If I Should Fall Behind
- Land of Hope and Dreams
JULY 26
East Rutherford, NJ
Notes: "Point Blank" stays in the set, and "Racing in the Street" is back!
Setlist:
- My Love Will Not Let You Down
- Prove It All Night
- Two Hearts
- Darkness on the Edge of Town
- Darlington County
- Mansion on the Hill
- Point Blank
- Youngstown
- Murder Inc.
- Badlands
- Out in the Street
- 10th Avenue Freeze-out
- Working on the Highway
- She's the One
- The Ghost of Tom Joad
- Racing in the Street
- Light of Day
First Encore:
- Freehold
- Hungry Heart
- Born to Run
Second Encore:
- Thunder Road
- If I Should Fall Behind
- Land of Hope and Dreams
JULY 24
East Rutherford, NJ
Notes: A top-notch show, with the tour premiere of an outstanding "Point Blank."
Setlist:
- I Wanna Be With You
- The Promised Land
- Two Hearts
- Atlantic City
- Darlington County
- Factory
- Point Blank
- Youngstown
- Murder Inc.
- Badlands
- Out in the Street
- 10th Avenue Freeze-out
- You Can Look
- Working on the Highway
- The Ghost of Tom Joad
- Jungleland
- Light of Day
First Encore:
- Freehold
- Hungry Heart
- Born to Run
Second Encore:
- Thunder Road
- If I Should Fall Behind
- Land of Hope and Dreams
JULY 20
East Rutherford, NJ
Notes: The reemergence of "Independence Day" and "Spirit" for the first time since Barcelona.
Setlist:
- My Love Will Not Let You Down
- Prove It All Night
- Two Hearts
- Spirit in the Night
- Rendezvous
- Mansion on the Hill
- Independence Day
- Youngstown
- Murder Inc.
- Badlands
- Out in the Street
- 10th Avenue Freeze-out
- Loose Ends
- Working on the Highway
- The Ghost of Tom Joad
- Backstreets
- Light of Day
First Encore:
- Freehold
- Hungry Heart
- Bobby Jean
- Born to Run
Second Encore:
- Thunder Road
- If I should Fall Behind
- Land of Hope and Dreams
JULY 18 / East Rutherford, NJ
Notes: "Land of Hope and Dreams" is dedicated to the Kennedy and Bessette families.
Setlist:
- I Wanna Be With You
- Prove It All Night
- Two Hearts
- Trapped
- Darlington County
- Factory
- The River
- Youngstown
- Murder Inc.
- Badlands
- Out in the Street
- 10th Avenue Freeze-out
- Loose Ends
- Sherry Darling
- Working on the Highway
- The Ghost of Tom Joad
- Jungleland
- Light of Day
First Encore:
- Freehold
- Stand on It
- Hungry Heart
- Bobby Jean
- Born to Run
Second Encore:
- Thunder Road
- If I Should Fall Behind
- Land of Hope and Dreams
JULY 15 / East Rutherford, NJ
Notes: Opening night! Bruce and the band played a 26 song show to an ecstatic audience, including the tour premiere of "Freehold" in a five-song first encore.
Setlist:
- My Love Will Not Let You Down
- The Promised Land
- Two Hearts
- Darkness on the Edge of Town
- Darlington County
- Mansion on the Hill
- The River
- Youngstown
- Murder Inc.
- Badlands
- Out in the Street
- 10th Avenue Freeze-out
- Where the Bands Are
- Working on the Highway
- The Ghost of Tom Joad
- Streets of Philadelphia
- Backstreets
- Light of Day
First Encore:
- Freehold
- Stand on It
- Hungry Heart
- Born to Run
- Bobby Jean
Second Encore:
- Thunder Road
- If I Should Fall Behind
- Land of Hope and Dreams