The Roxy Theater, West Hollywood July 7, 1978

~ Release by Bruce Springsteen (see all versions of this release, 14 available)

Annotation

Recorded for broadcast on KMET‐FM, and regarded as one of Springsteen’s best ever performances, this outstanding show captures the Boss at the height of his powers, near the outset of his legendary Darkness Tour.

The remarkable set list includes live premieres of his classics Point Blank, Raise Your Hand and Independence Day (performed solo on piano for the sole time on the tour), as well as standards such as Twist & Shout, Rave On and Heartbreak Hotel.

It’s presented here complete with background notes and images.

Annotation last modified on 2024-01-06 11:46 UTC.

Tracklist

▼ 12" Vinyl 1
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A1[intro] / [‘no private parties’]
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:
The Roxy Theatre in West Hollywood, California, United States (on 1978-07-07)
1:52
A2Rave 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:
The 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.
2:36
A3Badlands
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:
The Roxy Theatre in West Hollywood, California, United States (on 1978-07-07)
live recording of:
Badlands (on 1978-07-07)
publisher:
Bruce Springsteen (in 1978)
lyricist and composer:
Bruce Springsteen (from 1977 until 1978)
5:22
A4Spirit 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:
The 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)
8:08
A5Darkness 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:
The 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.
5:04
B1Candy’s Room
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:
The Roxy Theatre in West Hollywood, California, United States (on 1978-07-07)
live recording of:
Candy’s Room (on 1978-07-07)
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
3:39
B2For 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:
The 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)
7:03
B3Point Blank
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:
The Roxy Theatre in West Hollywood, California, United States (on 1978-07-07)
live recording of:
Point Blank (on 1978-07-07)
publisher:
Bruce Springsteen (in 1979)
lyricist:
Bruce Springsteen (from 1978 until 1980)
composer:
Bruce Springsteen (in 1978)
publisher:
Zomba Music Publishing Ltd.
7:38
B4The Promised 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:
The 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)
5:52
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