Springsteen "New York City Serenade" at the Main Point Feb. 1975

Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band's epic performance of "New York City Serenade," live at the Main Point, Bryn Mawr PA, 5 Feb. '75. From the boot "You Can Trust Your Car to the Man Who Wears the Star."
If a finer version of this song exists, I don't know about it.

[@mrmink]

Love how he takes his time. This is rock and a beat, but he's not doing a 3-minute song. He's taking you for a ride, and it's going to take as long as it takes.

[@brianwade879]

Meeting fish lady....

[@brianwade879]

Yeah.

[@keithmaiden8585]

Really doesn't seem like 18 minutes when you listen to it. It builds up and moves forward in a nice, progressive way. It's not repetitive. You're not waiting for it to be over, but wanting more when it is.

[@danielcoughlan2622]

I used to steal my old man’s car and listen to Bruce’s seventies songs in the 80s as a teenager. Great times. Funny the old man always knew he told me later before he died and we both laughed

[@christhomas8033]

I was 13 years old in 78 when I lost my big brother to a drunk driving. The sense of loss was almost paralyzing. My other older brother gave me an album to listen to and said it was Boone's (my deceased brother) favorite album. I listened to it every day for months. Both sides but more often than not, side two. It was this song, specifically, that helped me grieve. I know one day, when I see Boone again, we will jam out to this song.

[@mikesouthafrica1134]

Sad and even painful to hear that. May his soul rest in peace.

[@MikesMMAPicks]

May God bless you & your entire family.

[@asbjoern072]

🙏🙌👍

[@BattleDroid191]

The power of music to help the healing process...

[@user-lx1cg5ug6h]

Thank you for sharing!! You touched my soul and fight against the inevitable!!! Your love for your brother is a blessing to us all.

[@dougcerzosimo1379]

One of the finest dramatic ballads of the century. A rare treasure.

[@robmills7611]

I 100% agree with you! I spent years from my college days in the seventies and through a big part of my twenties listening to this song right at sunrise every morning before I went to bed! Yeah I pretty much partied that part of my life away 😂 and I actually don't "party" anymore but here I am at 2:30 in the morning at 66 listening to this video and leaving a comment 😂 I probably won't make to sunrise this morning but you never know!

[@blastingcapps4341]

​Fuck An A

[@angierossell6176]

Even at 18 minutes, this song ends too soon. I could listen to it all day.

[@curtisbell409]

The Main Point concerts were amazing. ‘73,74. No questions the site was small and intimate. 73 we stood on our chairs from 9:00 to 2:30. He floated out the door with pride. Amazing nights.

[@kuvasz5252]

Was at the second show Halloween night '73, sitting/standing 15ft from the stage. Waited outside the theatre listening to the first show with a bunch of friends from Philadelphia Textile. Been to about a100 shows hence but that night was magical. Saw him each night at Tower in Upper Darby during the Xmas to New Years Eve run in ' 75.

[@maxmoore6289]

The old world and all of it’s hand made beauty dims more each day. But I put my headphones in and walk back home up lexington Avenue and listen to this and I know that greatness like this can never disappear. There is nothing I love more than Bruce’s music and how it brings us all together

[@timoakes450]

Still great mate -an immigrant

[@xanderpromeo]

Preach.

[@marynesfield9138]

I couldn't have said it better.

[@WritersInTreatment]

I was there. There was no place else to be on Earth that night.

[@darkshadow31415]

To be there when Suki Lahav played violin to this and Incident...you are blessed brother. A priceless moment.

[@pmarasa]

I didn’t make it-but I sat up all night recording it on WMMR. Memorex memories!

[@michellehalpin7995]

I'm jealous....classic, vintage early Bruce..lucky you

[@richardwalkerbutler622]

@@pmarasa WMMR!

[@timoakes450]

So funny would allude to this reality-first show -Stafford UK 82 -I had already been Soldiering/uni/CALI/UK-USA-KILLA ME/-But i had the EXACTsame thaught-ie.could not /would not/exchange places with ANYONE THIS NIGHT-THANKS BOSS-FOREVERMORE

[@pedronunes872]

I can't (nor do I feel it is necessary to) express the privilege of being able to hear this music excerpt, a ineffable experience... After more than a hundred plays, listening to this piece in a unique experience with ketamine and MDMA made me appreciate even more the impact of 18 minutes on me, as if someone gently placed their hand on my shoulder and whispered in silence "you're doing perfectly, keep going". Value your sensitivity towards music. The possibility of being able to hear this is priceless, transcendent, and unique. Thanks, Bruce.

[@johnnyhall3942]

Love Greetings and The Wild. The years when I would have most liked to been there; sweaty little venues and the essence of what it is to be young on show. Wow! Time Machine…

[@lucainvernizzi848]

I want a Time Machine me too!

[@jayciepolis9762]

This song evokes feelings that cannot be described.

[@rbibbe34]

Jaycie Sluss I don't have words for it other than my buddy and me driving downtown chicago listening to this and just letting it ride..

[@pausanchez2535]

??????? estamos escuñando lo mismo ?

[@pausanchez2535]

se pueden describrir prefectamente ......y incriblemente ,,,porque sus letraqs y sentimientosvan de la manoi ...cosa poco creible en los dioses del rok

[@pausanchez2535]

larfga vida bossssssssss

[@jimrockfish1875]

This live in Rome…

[@Angelsthathavenoplace]

By far the best version could never be duplicated

[@alibouri3654]

😢 super 👌

[@deewkay1]

I saw Springsteen back in 75' It was like a shot of adrenaline. Music Changed and came alive again.. He Changed the face of Rock,,, He played 3 Hr plus gigs.. when it was over you felt rung out and drained. Like you just ran a marathon... Awesome...

[@timoakes450]

Iknow what you mean-first saw him in81 Stafford New Bingley hall uk -was emotionally drained for six months -second cominG for sure lol TOMMY27

[@jaymarks1]

Agree....saw him twice in 75 and it really was like nothing I'd ever experienced.....high for days!!!

[@jaymarks1]

Yep....saw him twice in '75. I still recall the rush from the first time....nothing like it ever. Prince in 86 was a close second....but still second to Bruce in 75!

[@naught9captinkirk935]

Long, Long time ago. When a Hungry Group of Guys were polishing their skills, getting tight , gaining confidence with improvised lyrics. They Knew they could be something, But , I bet they weren't envisioning the next few decades to be what it did. ...In those vacuums between writing, recording, playing, im so glad they stayed grounded, remembering that something special is happening. Magical talents and a champion mentality .

[@marynesfield9138]

Bruce willed it. He was focused. It's all he ever wanted to do.

[@yardtart69]

Anybody that can remotely feel the restless soul in this song is alive. I bought this boot when I was 15 in 1979. It created a fire that will never go out. Thank You Bruce. I am glad I got the good fortune to see this band grow up on vinyl and black-and-white video. While Bruce continues to grow, and has asked to "Don't Look Back" , I have to. Its what gets me through this life with a smile.

[@Socialistparty1]

In answer to the question, "if you could go back to any point in time, where and when would you go?", I would go to this gig, this night, in this venue, listening to this track, with my forever love, Emma. I think about it all the time. What an experience!

[@christinehall6141]

Matt Waine 💯

[@johnwalls7170]

Awesome Matt! I'll see you there... I'm bringing Betty!!!

[@deborahplumley4695]

I'm dying inside We tried to get tickets & they were sold out so we saw him 1st time Trenton War Memorial The chills I'd go back too, this time of my life To Bob who I should've stayed with I'll always love u! Thanks Bruce for ur music!!

[@Socialistparty1]

@@deborahplumley4695 lovely to hear a similar story. Regret and love are what add real meaning to real life. If you understand this song, then Bob missed out xx

[@brianwade879]

Bless you both. 💙

[@warflynn]

The best version! Just love the rawness of the early days

[@MrLoman413]

Been listening to this tune for close to 40 years and this version makes me feel like I am hearing it for the first time.

[@timoakes450]

Life/alive-it can still happen-"It can be done"-thanks mates tim

[@darkshadow31415]

"You Can Trust Your Car to the Man Who Wears the Star" is the best damned boot ever.

[@mz8b0h]

I lost my sister. Also I was 12 years old and for some reason he gave me a redemption in every song he saying the comfort of my heart.

[@charlesnolan7602]

Gary, I lost my younger sister 46 years ago, February 26, 1977- a canoe trip she begged me to go with her on. 3 friends and neighbors, too. Kitty's back was her song Cathy-Kitty. See that? LOL, one of my nicknames she gave to me," Chasman" was a play on words "Hey jazzman hey.."Chasman" - that's how she heard it! I actually got into Springsteen via David Sancious! In 1975, David released " A Forest of Feelings." I am sure I have played that album 100's of times. Anyway, upon looking at my album - then the back of Cathy's wild innocent E street....wow, same guy! It is his fabulous piano on NYC... SO, remember your sister as I do mine! Sometimes she appears in a dream... "Hey Chasman....!"

[@brianwade879]

I'm glad you felt that ! You are loved as a Springsteen 🎸 fan . 🙏✨

[@greerlovesgovert]

Just listened to my three favourite live versions of Serenade and I love this one best in part because the photos are such a perfect match for the stream of consciousness lyrics -- a great tribute, MauryDann73. The Geneva Theatre 1974 version is also epic, I think it holds the record for longest live version. Here, Bruce’s vocals are more prominent because the venue is relatively small and the audience doesn’t interrupt every quiet moment with hoots and hollers. Why is this song such a stunner? It's so sad and soulful, a cry from the heart. The piano, all the way through, delicate at first then crashing, and Suki's violin, and the giggling after the "new stereo" lyric. Perfection. I can't think of another track that combines so many powerful elements. I recently saw the version they did in Rome in 2017 and yes it was huge and beautiful, backed by a magnificent orchestral string section, but it wasn't hungry like these early versions. So grateful for KZbin and grateful to the people who captured it when it happened. If this was all he ever did, it would have been enough. Who's gonna miss us?

[@marin1714]

Thanks for your beautiful comment, Greer! I feel the same way about these early live versions of the "Serenade"! Be able to hear them is a truly gift. Goosebumps!

[@timoakes450]

me thanks

[@tomf9292]

Wow…Gary’s bass playing is fantastic in this version.

[@Great.Lakes.Galley]

yaaaaaaaaaaasssssssssssssss

[@RyanDuffy1192]

Don’t mind me just bawling my eyes out, I love you Bruce

[@timoakes450]

ME TO THANKS YOU

[@lebvet82]

My dad brought the the wild and innocent from America in '75 Nobody in Holland knew who Bruce was. I met Bruce in eighties a few times and count that as great blessings. In '83 While stationes in Lebanon i would be listening to his albums on my walkman. After Nebreska I never bought an album again. Everything before nebreska (and nebreska) is just so, so good. And when the spiritin the night decides my switch is pulled I will go with a smile knowing that i lived during the Springsteen years.

[@RhettOrrick]

I agree. Once he became the Pickup-Truck Pop-Star Pinup, with the bandana in his pocket and sleeveless-T, it ceased be Art and was merely pop music. This, however, is sublime.

[@buck6950]

His best song ever. Period.

[@Chancelander]

+David Buck Indeed, and this, for me, is THE version.

[@aliasdyln33]

Yes, and noted from "The Saint, The Incident and The Main Point Shuffle" 3-CD set, for those that remember the good 'ole days.

[@BennieTarrMusic]

Thunder fucking road is the best, but opinions and facts blur...

[@utoobuser101]

i disagree but i will give you a thumbs up

[@greerlovesgovert]

I'm with you on that and I think this is the best version. Does he ever do Serenade live these days?

[@wonka1985]

thank you so much. this saved my soul tonight. "baby we can steal away..."

[@cbboise]

if I could only take one song to my grave, this version of this song is it...period, end of story.....

[@betsyhughes2208]

This & Rosalita are my all-time favourite Springsteen songs! Just think this was released in 73' same year as 'Band on The Run' & 'Goodbye Yellow Brick Road' just inhale that for one moment! Picture the fact not one of them has aged & I still have my original vinyl's & they're perfect ❤️💖❤️ what a great time in my life. I was 11yrs old and WOW!! 😍😍😍 Thanks Bruce, Elton & Paul for all the decades they've seen me through & still do. I'll love them forever 🤘✊❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ 50yrs coming up 💖

[@gregmontagna]

He opened Philly with this 9-7-2016. The way it filled the warm and humid South Philly air that night was incredible.. I'll take it with me to the end.

[@benvanelli1241]

I was there. 14 years old and had no idea what I was in for

[@jackwindrom253]

This Jersey Shore boy was there. The magical days of Bruce shows. So much energy, raw emotion. Bruce, vamping like Charley Chaplin or brooding like Brando. Simply the best of times for us.

[@Socialistparty1]

You were at this particular gig?

[@brokenspell4851]

We didn’t know how good we had it in the 70’s.

[@joeceonnia1954]

I Love Springsteen, He truly was the Soundtrack of my young Life! His first three albums I wore out, then bought 8 tracks, then cassettes, then CD’s I wore all those out, yes you can ware out those media’s. Thank you for posting this vintage Bruce cut.

[@User2718218]

So beautiful to hear the "young" Bruce voice.

[@marynesfield9138]

once again...

[@DamienOglesby]

Just found this...what AN amazing song, and this versión is something else. Reading through the comments, and you see how important Bruce and his songs have been, and will be forever.

[@JLynnAS1]

He was very popular in Philly. His music from his first two albums was played often on Philadelphia's WMMR. Philadelphia was likely the first city to embrace his music. He was a regular at the Main Point, a unique venue, the likes of which will probably (sadly) never exist again. It hosted some wonderful artists in a small, cozy venue (Jackson Browne, James Taylor, Dan Fogelberg & other wonderful artists). Google "The Main Point". Wikipedia has a nice review. I am very lucky to have been there!

[@pmarasa]

I didn't make this show, but I sat up late loading cassettes into my deck. And yes indeed, The Main Point. Saw some great acts there.

[@timoakes450]

LOVE YOU MATE -THANKS TOMMY24

[@barrypuckett2488]

Awsom I got to see about a 1/2. A doesn't concerts at the Philadelphia spectrum back in the 90s. I've never seen Bruce I would love to. But I wish I really wish I could have been at that venue with some of those artists back in the day. I love their songs in 2023.

[@dansonoil]

Stuff legends are made of. Dang it, invent a time machine so I can be there when he plays this.

[@michaelmccarry3931]

After thousands of hours of research, I have not found a finer version.

[@briancobb1304]

Right? Atleast not a recorded version ... listen to your junk man.

[@jahimjauh-hey5653]

The recording and performance is so raw but by the end you know you listened to something very special. Bruce is a legend.

[@karencat6350]

Did not see this concert, but did see him in DC at the Carter Barron in 1975. The E Street Band/Bruce Springsteen was the first band I ever spent half the time with my eyes closed while they played. I always felt it was easier to be swept away in the music. And yes, the audience was Quiet!. No yelling, whistling, singing along. It's why I stopped going to concerts when it got too big. I'm grateful for the five or so times I got to see him at small venues. No horn section, just Clarence, no back up singers except the band. I wish the sound quality was better on this recording, but at least I can get a sense of the concert. And OMG, I had such a crush on Bruce. We are about the same age. LOL

[@komikero]

Holy shit....what I'd give to have seen this live.

[@mikegrinder7539]

Most beautiful song on the entire album, IMO.

[@sparkspark2314]

That has got to be one of…if not the most ever…epic moments in rock history. Seriously…what from who…could even come close to being as unbelievable as that son in that moment…that night. This is what made him great to me…just unbelievably great. 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥❤️💯

[@jayraka]

When Bruce entered the scene in the early 70's he was a true original genius, he was nothing like anything that came before him. Passion, talent and the balls to follow his vision. Completely non commercial and his music was authentically a product of his background. Saw Bruce in Madrid in 2012, played over 4 hours, totally killed it, but there is nothing like early Springsteen...

[@rbibbe34]

Cheers to that, man. I stumbled upon Bruce about 4 years ago in college. It just blew my mind. I stumbled upon this song while killing sometime before my lecture hall class. I literally stopped what I was doing and just listened and closed my eyes. I was over 20 minutes late and it was so well worth it. This song, and early Bruce in general is amazing on too many levels. Just really a 'wow' when you think he was younger than me(25) writing this music.His other stuff is absolutely 100000% great but something about the innocent street poet in this just hits me in the stomach.

[@jayraka]

lew bew Well said Lew, if you have to miss a lecture not a bad reason to do so. Cool that you're 25 and into Springsteen. I'm from Jersey and Bruce's music has been part of my life for >30 years. Check out some black and white vids " Springsteen live at Passaic 1978" esp like the Streets of Fire and Darkness versions. Take care bro

[@petervanherp6691]

jayraka those versions are indeed terrific!

[@stefanoskapiris7270]

No one tops 70's Springsteen

[@richardblock2458]

Especially millennial Springsteen.

[@BattleDroid191]

60’s Dylan

[@christinekane3193]

So so agree.

[@JLynnAS1]

That was the *original* Main Point in Bryn Mawr, PA. It no longer exists as the same venue that it was in the early 1970s. It was a small venue, maybe a hundred or so people. At the time, Bruce was doing very well in Philadelphia and in Texas. It took the rest of the country a while to appreciate his talent, and his genius at storytelling through music. It was a wonderful experience to have been able to see him in such a small venue, before most people even knew who he was.... priceless...

[@notthebannerboys]

Such a magical place! I saw SO many great artists there and was at most of the Springsteen shows, including this one.

[@timoakes450]

UK-Chester 78="Pieste de reristance"-three vynal box set -78NJ-UNFORGETTABL FOREVER TO

[@Socialistparty1]

Did you see this show??

[@JLynnAS1]

@@Socialistparty1 absolutely!

[@darkshadow31415]

When I die, I hope they just play side two of the Wild and the Innocent. It's all I ever hoped to be; it's all I ever pretended to be.

[@jonathanhall6163]

John Armbruster wonderful sentiments. Couldn’t agree more. Those three tracks have kept me company for many, many late nights.

[@ilariamartini2826]

Me too

[@Svetlana266]

Me too, me too

[@kuvasz5252]

Whenever I played a Springsteen album to someone who was unfamiliar with him that B side of the Wild was my first choice. it epitomizes what enthralled me about his music.

[@rschiel50]

Oh...the days before the world discovered Bruce...

[@michelemonroe698]

you're kidding.

[@rschiel50]

Michele Monroe Not kidding...

[@SFCBenny57]

Yeah, I saw him in a half-filled college gymnasium in October of 1974. Even then there was no denying that he was going to be huge at some point. In 1975 the more I listened to Born To Run the less I liked it, especially after listening to the first two records. But he had to do it to keep his career afloat I guess.

[@alanparker9898]

What do you mean? With songs like jungleland, thunder road and backstreets you didn't like it?

[@marynesfield9138]

sigh ...

[@ramiroorta5732]

I have listened to this song hundreds of times since I bought the album in 1976. It was my first Bruce Album and my favorite song. This is the greatest version I have ever heard. I can listen to this and Van Morrison's Madame George every day of my life.

[@stevefl39]

excellent comparison

[@hjw3001]

Holy moly, this version is epic

[@osopolar1722]

The master. I love this version.

[@openedto]

yeah. the first time i heard this song, my mom had just died a few years earlier, and this whole movie popped out in my mind about me and her, set in New Jersey. (I lived then in Pottstown, she was from Philly.) My favorite by him, though I have many others also. Bruce saved my life when I was young, survivally and creatively. Such a great, real person.

[@randalgibbs3672]

Daniel Smith

[@chunkyc5378]

Bruce just murda this trak, first time hearing this version. Incredible..this will be in heavy rotation, somewhere in the swamps of jersey tonight.

[@someoneiswatchin]

I’m speechless - just speechless. This version is RAW and emotional...I get lost in it and am transported to another place and time. Thanks so much for posting!

[@aureachanmunoz325]

Bruce is my Lord!!!!

[@cheryldellaroyle5317]

I was looking for the version I heard at the Tower Theater in Philadelphia round about the same time frame. Violin accompaniment, was magical. But this is different again and pretty impressive.

[@PHL76Music]

Oh, yes, the 1975 Tower shows were magical. I was there 12/30/75, the 3rd night of a 4-night run. And I remember Suki coming out from the wings on the right of the stage (stage left). I can see her in my mind as though it was yesterday.

[@noahstevensetc]

I've had the incredible pleasure of seeing this, and Incident in concert. In fact, he played most, if not all of the Wild and Innocent. August 30, 2016. Most incredible night of my life....

[@christinekane3193]

I saw that show in Hartford...he also played quite a few from this, my favorite album of his..Incident made me cry..I was with my partner and I could have been alone,I was so in the moment..a truly beautiful experience I will never forget.

[@Tristargodzilla]

This song is like a fine wine that just gets better with age.

[@Wherever-9]

You're absolutely correct - great analogy you used. Thanks!!

[@timothyrowland1501]

Standing on the corner Under the awning on Speed's drugstore, the cold drizzle fighting the noreaster just to finally hit the ground collar turned up on my old navy pea, puddles casting neon beams at what is left of me Springsteen from a jukebox and a murmur of revelry...... I miss the early 70's. Bruce when his craft was so perfect in its unintended perfection. He was nostalgia when he explored.

[@brianwade879]

I felt that !

[@marynesfield9138]

​@@brianwade879I did too

[@marynesfield9138]

Sigh ...

[@Quinn37]

The soundtrack to my life was written by Springsteen. Sometimes I get to a place in life and I think Im alone, but there's Bruce singing about it, helping me through it. He is gifted beyond words.

[@garynaumann8394]

WOW 18 minutes of what I envision heaven may be like. How much would you spend to go back and see this live?

[@kevinleech9741]

the greatest artist on the planet

[@Penzy241]

My God the artistry. Thank you. The photography is pitch perfect for this magnificent piece of music. He was born for this.

[@osopolar1722]

People who don’t know about this early time of Bruce Springsteen don’t know anything. I love these songs. I remember the first time when I got sober in the early 90s and I played this album for the first time it was on the CD. And when I got this song this whole entire movie about my mother who had died only years earlier due to toxins from a landfill in Pottstown, just burst out of my head. It was like the first time I ever realized how creative I was. It was basically a movie about me meeting her through all the different ages that she was. And then at the end of it I had to say goodbye to her we had a flyover and everything. It was awesome. And it was all set in New Jersey. I absolutely love Bruce Springsteen. When we were living in poverty and I was driving around with my friends in the devastated 25% unemployment Pennsylvania in the 80s, of course we were fucked up half the time, majorly, people like him were the only people that saved us.

[@BigBruceFan]

Being from NJ I saw Bruce quite a few times between 1974 - 1978 in the smaller venues. In my opinion those were the shows that still stand out for me, after 1978 things got crazy and tickets became harder to get. Although I knew he would become a big star one day, I was still upset about sharing him with the rest of the world. Us New Jerseyians wanted to keep him to ourselves....

[@marynesfield9138]

I feel the same way.

[@1061andy]

This is just incredible, a masterpiece.

[@machia-mw1lm]

11:51....lyrically, Bruce used to say more in a single sentence than other artists could say in an entire album. 15:30, musically brilliant. What a career laid ahead for him, glad I was a part of it, if only a little. Thanks Bruce.

[@stefanoskapiris7270]

What do you mean you're part of his career?

[@craigpett7480]

Bruce used to be able to be say more in a single moan or hum than other artists could say in an entire album.

[@Svetlana266]

[@joetaylor7952]

I saw him three times in 74 and 75 and he was astonishing every time, and did this song. I have a boot of a show in Schenectady and the version of this song is just as powerful. Just magical.

[@Chancelander]

I love the Schenectady show, too! October 19, 1974, Union College, with a very early version of "Jungleland." The bootleg I have is called "Spanish Harlem Incident." It's also on KZbin: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jWrOlp93Z7iric0si=A43QqUjHP0LHSQDr

[@92Markmcghee]

This sounds like pure youth

[@machia0705]

Bruce live in the 70’s... Glad I was there🎸

[@salsholford4238]

pure opera, wonderfull, magic, he should release this, modern opera

[@rickeyslade1]

check out the version in rome 2013. my fave. just amazing - cant stop listening to it. love bruce. and how bout garry tallent!! great bass player. very underrated

[@motelghost477]

Gary is my fave bassist of all time.

[@johnpayne6860]

Bruce's music, thunder sounds and the silence. Unforgetable lyrics, and the music was just amazing at that time, are there any new sounds, he brought it and the band!

[@sharpshooterrn]

Had this boot for a long time, glad to see people exploring and valuing true, raw, and talented music

[@jeffm3030]

My biggest regret to this day is turning down an offer to see Bruce play West Chester University in 1974. I had not heard any of his music at that time. My buddy had an older brother who attended the school. I have seen him many times since so life is not all bad😀

[@MlmPmPa]

Wow, amazing version of this song with great vintage photos of NYC mixed in. Thanks..... this song is one of my favorites.

[@phaedradg]

A great performance of a great song. Thank you for sharing it with us...

[@KCron59]

Being a songwriter and performer, I always marvel at Bruce's ability to render multiple versions of his songs. This version so unlike the album version - yet both have the hypnotic power to bring me into a world all their own...and I don't want to leave.

[@marynesfield9138]

never want to leave...

[@theboss050709]

More than 45.000 views and not a single dislike stands for itself. Everybody can identify him/herself with (at least parts of) Bruce's music. He is the past, present AND still the future of Rock N' Roll!

[@patrickdelvoye839]

Cet homme met dans une chanson la beauté, la tristesse, la joie, le frisson, des mélodies rarissimes. Il chante avec sincérité, dérision, humour, à vif, un soûl dans la voix unique. Cet homme, Bruce, a accompagné ma vie d’homme. Merci Monsieur

[@brose1959]

Good Lord, I wish I would have been there, great stuff!!

[@FinskiZoro]

My god, Gary Tallent's contributions to the Springsteen sound aren't talked about enough. I'm so glad that, despite the recording's muddy quality, we can still clearly hear his tasty, conducting basslines

[@inakamikaze1529]

Love it. Thanks for that song.❤🕊

[@dinader9103]

Thanks for sharing this gorgeous music!

[@aliasxsx]

this is the greatest version of this song ever recorded. . i was fortunate to see bruce do this version back then. the e street band was so good. the only thing that could of made this video better would be the video itself. damn u steve jobs for not being born sooner. bruce sang with so much soul then. just when you thought the song was over at 9:58 is when it starts. bruce taking it down to a sexy whisper. johnny carson on with the sound turned off. down n down we go.maybe we could slip away!

[@mcmorranj]

I remember buying the bootleg from Tam in the Barras (Glasgow) This lad was (is) a legend for buying bootlegs from (Long before the internet), this Bootleg and also `This guns for hire` are two of the finest copies of boots that I have ever heard. I also seen Bruce in Glasgow in 2013 and was blown away as it was the best show that I had been to by far...

[@kevinodonnell6446]

ditto

[@timoakes450]

Was living in the pool.-78-record store-PROBE-walked in geezzer was playing the BOSS BOOTLEG-"PIECE DE RESISTANCE" BLEW ME THE FU..K AWAY STILL DOES THANKS FOREVER TIMOTHY

[@timoakes450]

Also listen to "Piece de resistance"-think it was 78 New Jersey??UN FU...KIN REAL!!!!!LOL TOMMY27

[@NOMADcourier85]

If and when they invent time travel I'd totally go back to see this show live. It's what I think of when I think of Bruce Springsteen!

[@jacobs3671]

I grew down the street from this venue❤️ The main point had a lot of famous acts play in it before they became famous ❤️

[@louisjouvet4548]

Great piece of art. Springsteen in the 70s was exceptional. Poetry wise, music wise. A great "painter" a sublime story teller. I wish I could have seen him in those days. Nonetheless, I'm gratefull that I can listen to those recordings today.

[@lucainvernizzi848]

So young and so innocent

[@thelatenightbar]

just some beautiful songs to come out of those first two albums.. so different from everything that would come after. listening to some of these recordings around the 1975 time period.. is to hear a band with one foot in the past, and one foot going forward. For a bunch of young guys from NJ, by 1975 what a tight band it was.

[@marynesfield9138]

For sure!

[@warflynn]

OMG I JUST CAN NEVER GET ENOUGH

[@openedto]

yeah, thanks so much. i love the studio versions too cause of his great guitar there. he's my favorite. very big hearted person. still supportive of the poor after all these years.

[@feeneyhungry]

God bless Bruce Springsteen and the E street band

[@Angelsthathavenoplace]

Greatest version ever Thank you

[@103121]

I own the that bootleg. 48 years old now.

[@markmarky]

40 years,ago. Tonight......

[@joelandrewb]

Thankyou to bruce and whoever uploaded this

[@scitchyrooroo]

Thank you for posting. I have long considered this particular performance the apogee of the power and potential of the genre of rock-n-roll. Listen to how quiet the audience is during his rap (e.g. 14:00-15:30) - you could hear a pin drop. On the bootleg I have, the sound quality of the recording suddenly goes to hell just as this song starts - sounds the same here, so I guess the "original" was flawed, but the magic of the performance is captured.

[@PHL76Music]

The Main Point was a "listening room," meaning that people came for the music (primarily folk, singer-songwriters, blues, bluegrass, comedy), and they sat quietly & listened. It was a magical place. The first time I saw Bruce do a full show was there in February 1974. Changed my life.

[@acousticshadow4032]

Snapped up this vinyl boot in a retail chain record store(!) for under $10 in 1999. Couldn't believe what I was seeing, but wasn't about to look a gift-horse in the mouth, either. And yes, it was an original copy. He shoots, he scores! 🥳🥳🥳

[@stvitusdance]

Thanx for posting........brings it all back.

[@feeneyhungry]

Brings tears to my eyes, what a glorious song

[@ooguino]

thats different beautiful. . Masterpiece!

[@SVinNJ]

Just trying to walk Tall in NYC is really hard some days, but hearing this song makes it a little easier...