Live at the Capitol Theather, Passiac, NJ: September 19th, 1978

~ Release by Bruce Springsteen (see all versions of this release, 39 available)

Annotation

Historic radio recording. Digitally remastered.

Though this release is not authorized by Bruce Springsteen or his record company, it is lawful due to a legal loophole in the UK.
Track 3–4 is misspelled as “4th Of July, Ashbury Park”. Track 3–6 should read “10th Avenue Freeze Out”. Track 3–7 includes “Devil With A Blue Dress”, “Good Golly Miss Molly”, “C. C. Rider” and “Jenny Jenny”.

Pressed By – CDA – 157238
Pressed By – CDA – 157239
Pressed By – CDA – 157240

Barcode and Other Identifiers

Barcode: 5 291012 500113
Mastering SID Code (CD 1, 2, 3): IFPI L623
Mould SID Code (CD1): IFPI 1G49
Matrix / Runout (CD1): 157238 CD KLCD5001 CD1
Mould SID Code (CD2): IFPI 1G56
Matrix / Runout (CD2): 157239 CD KLCD5001 CD2
Mould SID Code (CD3): IFPI 1G55
Matrix / Runout (CD3): 157240 CD KLCD5001 CD3
Rights Society: AEPI

Annotation last modified on 2025-06-07 17:23 UTC.

Tracklist

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1Badlands
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:
Badlands (on 1978-09-19)
publisher:
Bruce Springsteen (in 1978)
lyricist and composer:
Bruce Springsteen (from 1977 until 1978)
5:43
2Streets 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)
4:43
3Spirit in the Night
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:
Spirit in the Night (on 1978-09-19)
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)
7:57
4Darkness on the Edge of Town
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:
Darkness on the Edge of Town (on 1978-09-19)
publisher:
Bruce Springsteen (in 1978)
lyricist and composer:
Bruce Springsteen (from 1976 until 1978)
publisher:
Zomba Music Pub., Ltd.
5:22
5Independence 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.
6:07
6The Promised Land
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:
The Promised Land (on 1978-09-19)
publisher:
Bruce Springsteen (in 1978)
lyricist and composer:
Bruce Springsteen (in 1977)
6:16
7Prove It All Night
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:
Prove It All Night (on 1978-09-19)
publisher:
Bruce Springsteen (in 1978)
lyricist and composer:
Bruce Springsteen (in 1977)
9:22
8Racing in the Street
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:
Racing in the Street (on 1978-09-19)
publisher:
Bruce Springsteen (in 1978)
lyricist:
Bruce Springsteen (from 1976 until 1977)
composer:
Bruce Springsteen (in 1976)
9:18
9Thunder Road
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:
Thunder Road (B. Springsteen 1974–1975) (on 1978-09-19)
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)
9:04
10Meeting 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)
3:30
11Jungleland
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:
Jungleland (on 1978-09-19)
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)
10:09
12[DJ chat with John Scher]
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)
1:17
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1[DJ chat with John Scher & Snadowsky]
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)
4:53
2[Vin Scelsa interview]
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)
10:11
3[DJ chat]
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)
5:25
4Kitty’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)
13:22
5Fire
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:
Fire (on 1978-09-19)
lyricist and composer:
Bruce Springsteen (in 1977-05)
publisher:
Copyright Control (not for release label use! this is only for copyrights and publishing relationships)
3:32
6Candy’s Room
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:
Candy’s Room (on 1978-09-19)
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
3:02
7Because the Night
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:
Because the Night (on 1978-09-19)
publisher:
Bruce Springsteen and Bruce Springsteen (in 1975)
lyricist:
Patti Smith (in 1977) and Bruce Springsteen (in 1977)
composer:
Bruce Springsteen (in 1977)
publisher:
Bruce Springsteen Music, Rondor Music, Rondor Music (Australia) Pty Ltd, Sony/ATV Music Publishing (UK) Ltd. and Universal Music Publishing Ltd. (UK subsidiary of Universal Music Publishing Group)
7:17
8Point Blank
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:
Point Blank (on 1978-09-19)
publisher:
Bruce Springsteen (in 1979)
lyricist:
Bruce Springsteen (from 1978 until 1980)
composer:
Bruce Springsteen (in 1978)
publisher:
Zomba Music Publishing Ltd.
6:34
9Not Fade Away
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 cover recording of:
Not Fade Away (on 1978-09-19)
writer:
Charles Hardin Holley (1950s rock & roll singer‐songwriter), Charles Hardin (Charles Hardin Holley) and Norman Petty
publisher:
McCartney Music, Inc., Melody Lane Publications Inc., MPL Communications (not for release label use! Paul McCartney-related, London-based company), MPL Communications Inc. (Paul McCartney‐related, NYC‐based company), Peermusic (Germany) GmbH, Peermusic (UK) Limited and Wren Music
4:10
10She’s the One
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:
She’s the One (on 1978-09-19)
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)
7:19
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1Backstreets
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:
Backstreets (on 1978-09-19)
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)
11:59
2Rosalita (Come Out Tonight)
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:
Rosalita (Come Out Tonight) (on 1978-09-19)
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)
11:40
3[DJ chat]
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)
1:59
44th 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, Eldridge Publishing Co., Intersong Music Ltd., Sony/ATV Pop Music Publishing and Laurel Canyon Music Ltd. (publishing company of Mike Appel and Jim Cretecos) (in 1973)
sub-publisher:
Rondor Music (France) (ended), フジパシフィックミュージック (Fujipacific Music, Inc.) (ended) and ソニー・ミュージックパブリッシング A事業部 (Sony Music Publishing (Japan) Inc., A Division)
7:48
5Born to Run
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:
Born to Run (on 1978-09-19)
publisher:
Bruce Springsteen (in 1975, 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)
4:38
6Tenth 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)
6:39
7Detroit Medley
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 medley including a cover recording of:
Detroit Medley (on 1978-09-19)
arranger:
Bruce Springsteen
medley of:
C. C. Rider (Jerry Lee Lewis version)
medley of:
Devil With the Blue Dress
medley of:
Good Golly Miss Molly
medley of:
Jenny Take a Ride
9:33
8Raise Your Hand
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 cover recording of:
Raise Your Hand (on 1978-09-19)
lyricist and composer:
Steve Cropper, Eddie Floyd and Alvertis Isbell
publisher:
Cotillion Music Inc. (BMI) and Irving Music (BMI)
5:00
9[closing comments]
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)
2:02