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
▶ 12" Vinyl 2
▶ 12" Vinyl 3
▼ 12" Vinyl 4
#TitleRatingLength
G1Rosalita (Come Out Tonight)
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:
Rosalita (Come Out Tonight) (on 1978-07-07)
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)
11:22
G2Independence Day – solo piano
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:
Independence Day (on 1978-07-07)
publisher:
Bruce Springsteen (in 1979)
lyricist and composer:
Bruce Springsteen (in 1977)
publisher:
Zomba Music Publishing Ltd.
6:14
G3Born to Run
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:
Born to Run (on 1978-07-07)
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!) and Laurel Canyon Music Ltd. (publishing company of Mike Appel and Jim Cretecos) (in 1974)
sub-publisher:
シンコーミュージック・エンタテイメント (Shinko Music Entertainment Co., Ltd.) and ユニバーサル・ミュージック・パブリッシング Synch事業部 (Universal Music Publishing, Synch Division)
5:35
H1Because 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:
Because the Night (on 1978-07-07)
publisher:
Bruce Springsteen
lyricist:
Patti Smith (in 1977) and Bruce Springsteen (in 1977)
composer:
Bruce Springsteen (in 1977)
publisher:
Bruce Springsteen Music, Rondor Music and Rondor Music (Australia) Pty Ltd
6:09
H2Raise Your Hand
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:
Raise Your Hand (on 1978-07-07)
lyricist and composer:
Steve Cropper, Eddie Floyd and Alvertis Isbell
publisher:
Cotillion Music Inc. (BMI) and Irving Music (BMI)
6:10
H3[radio comments] / [“incredible”]
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)
2:21
H4Twist 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:
The 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), Rightsong Music Inc., Robert Mellin Ltd., Robert Mellin Music Publishing Corp., Robert Mellin, Inc., Screen Gems–EMI Music, Inc. (USA, affiliated with BMI), Sony/ATV Music Publishing (UK) Ltd., Unichappell Music, Inc. and Warner/Chappell (Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.)
part of:
Baby It’s You! (jukebox musical, book by Floyd Mutrux and Colin Escott)
9:14