The Brucetapes project is back on! First launched at 2004, and died pretty short after that. Original goal was to list all the different versions of Bruce Springsteen bootlegs (covering all the years). It didn't take too long to notice that project of listing all the possible bootlegs versions was way too ambitious. Right now the resurrected Brucetapes will only focus to shows between 1969-1973. When those years are complete enough, more years will be added...
This database only includes dates where is known that audio is available. Date and location info has been taken from Brucebase . Hopefully this database will help traders to find out what are the best sources available. MP3 samples should also help out seeking of possible upgrades. Many of the early shows has been transferred from high generation tapes.
None of the shows found from this site are not for sale. Trading should always
be free.
Do you still have tapes?
If you have cassette tapes, vinyls, reels...and you want someone to check them if there are possible upgrades, or just want to get rid of them contact Brucetapes.
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April 12. 2008
1978 tour listings can be now found from Brucetapes, as it's a popular year among traders (1974-1977 will be added after 1978 is complete).New "Label" section contains bootleg
listing by label. It's a short list at the moment, and hopefully more people who make fan releases will send info of their releases. Links section has also been added. Most of the ads
has been removed (replaced with a donation button) Only main page has few ads left.
What is coming up next? Info how to submit shows, More shows and samples, FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) If you have questions feel free to send them to: brucetapes@brucetapes.com )
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April 6. 2008
Brucetapes.com presents an unreleased audience tape from 1971:
The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down
1972-09-01 - Garfield Park, Long Branch, NJ
Track list:
01 Little Queenie (start cut) (4:26)
02 Bright Lights Big City (8:10)
03 Don't You Want To Be An Outlaw (6:37)
04 Jumpin' Jack Flash (1:03)
05 It's Time To Go Home (5:04)
06 I've Got To Have You Baby (5:07)
07 You Better Be Nice To Me (5:00)
08 Route 66 (5:51)
09 The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down (5:49)
10 Dance Dance Dance (7:57)
11 Jumbeliah (10:34)
More detailed info: click
DETAILS:
ONE show, triple bill, with the 5-member BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN BAND headlining. The support acts were acoustic trio NASH, LARGE & ROSS (who opened) and SUNNY JIM. This was an afternoon, outdoor show orchestrated by Tinker West's Blah Productions. Garfield Park is located at the intersection of Broadway and Ocean Ave, near the ocean.
The above-mentioned 10-song, partial setlist is culled from a 66-minute audience recording of this show, none of which has ever appeared on any mainstream boot and all of which remains in very limited circulation. Unfortunately the taper utilized a cheap recording device. The sound quality is consistent but is weak (fair), although it's not horrible.
While the opening seconds of Little Queenie are missing, all other songs are complete. However this BSB performance apparently lasted nearly 2hrs, so there's quite a bit missing and discernable edits can be heard in between songs on the audio source.
The BSB line-up for this show is Springsteen, Van Zandt, Sancious, Tallent and Lopez. Although Bruce handles all the lead vocals, the performance is unusual in that Springsteen is on piano for most of these 10 songs from this show. Sancious plays the organ and Steve Van Zandt handles much of the guitar chores. Tinker West guests on congas on
Dance Dance Dance and the rousing finale Jumbeliah (which also features an
unidentified walk-on troupe of backing vocalists consisting of inner circle
troops and members of both undercard bands). Highlights of this show are The
Night They Drove Old Dixie Down (the only known Springsteen performance and its
great), as well as the only known audio of two Springsteen compositions, It's Time To Go Home (also known by the title Festival) and
You Better Be Nice To Me.
Details taken from Brucebase |