Haven't seen a bootleg thread yet so I figured I'd make one. We've got another thread to discuss official releases so let's talk bootlegs in this one!
What bootleg have you been listening to lately? What are your favorite bootlegs? And what are the best sounding bootlegs? Got any favorite tour compilations or outtakes? Some hidden gems? Or bootlegs that bring back memories and make you feel nostalgic?
If it's okay to do so we can have requests and share bootlegs!
Anyway, shoot!
Since we are in an unexpectedly long break from the current tour (best wishes to Bruce!), I thought I would post a few more random bootlegs that I love in case anyone was interested
1978-09-09 South Bend (2nd Gen mjk5510 tape transfer): https://mega.nz/folder/5z5jECaL#om2WpCbLLOp1g9AXUyNU2w
In my opinion, a real highlight of the 1978 tour. Aug/Sept 78 has so many brilliant shows, but this one is a real standout to me!
2005-07-26 Greensboro NC: https://mega.nz/folder/FqAymJJC#k3x_W5b2FyIX8aDg_CqjlA
I love a good Devils & Dust show, and this one is a special one!
1976-08-07 Red Bank, NJ - Monmouth Arts Center - (Kivak Master Series): https://mega.nz/folder/Vqo0habY#Ev-Spf1Znnjm4M2B99ZgGA
All of the Red Bank shows from 1976 are amazing
1984-11-16 Ames (1st Gen): https://mega.nz/folder/Y3JWHQJC#qhzYXXgP8yWnvJ9SoX7Usg
Probably mostly known for a very rare Sugarland, but an absolutely amazing show the whole way through!
1996-09-25-Akron (Bickle-Ivan): https://mega.nz/folder/hmxSXZJT#1K71HnmauI3BRfqsoFuaxw
Because everyone needs more Joad shows in their lives!
Also, if there is any interest in doing a specific bootleg selection/ discussion, let me know! That's what I love to do, but I'm not sure if that's just me!
A little bit of Reunion tour greatness. 1999-08-02 East Rutherford, NJ (Telecaster Version):
https://mega.nz/folder/hnBjnT5a#T3bBNa__M8kJT8_IxegYFw
I listened to a fantastic show from 1974 today, and thought I would drop it here if anyone as interested!
1974-12-08 (Burlington, VT) https://mega.nz/folder/QuAzWBCK#bmJlxq3OS3O3KjNFFgypxg
I have always loved the old stuff, the 1974-1977 bootlegs in particular. I love that it was a time where new material could be tested live, prior to being on an album. Where the growth of the material could be seen. And I have always really loved the shows from 74- early 75, before Born to Run. Listening to them with the knowledge of what's to come, that a career-defining album was about to be released, has kept me fascinated by this period in Bruce's career. Anyway, I hope someone else out there feels the same way and enjoys this too!
I found it to have a particularly great Kitty's Back, Jungleland, and NYCS
I'm going to post a few random favourite shows on here, in case anyone is interested. I do have many things from 1973-2005, and much less from after that, but if anyone has requests or anything, I will see if I can help out!
Anyway, here's a few shows that I really, really love, and hope others will too!:
1974-07-13 New York: https://mega.nz/folder/5qp0BTrL#U6TzYq7VxiKKAjSexSZqOw
1976-04-04 East Lansing, MI: https://mega.nz/folder/oqBGCSCK#mowC5GVOoR-VZe6hHvNhKQ (one of my all time favourite bootlegs!)
1976-10-05 Santa Barbara: https://mega.nz/folder/l6pxFLDK#C9CTPTfSlSya79nFT-52MQ (featuring one of my personal favourite early versions of Something in the Night)
1978-06-20 Red Rocks: https://mega.nz/folder/xrwTgZ5Q#kftODLfhO2-ZHruwmmcUBw
1981-02-28 Greensboro, NC: https://mega.nz/folder/UzAwSILA#Oy6-uRCAPpWmILCTRHaFmQ (check out the intro to This Land Is Your Land!)
If this is of interest to anyone, let me know!
Since Joad shows were mentioned in another topic here, I decided to put one on tonight. 1996-01-07 Montreal show. I really enjoyed it, and thought I would put it here if anyone else was interested: https://mega.nz/folder/N7gyEKrI#tQ6ATJMzftF3pUEbsVd6ug
I recently rebuilt my bootleg collection, and have been working my way through listening to them all. No order or method, just random selections, jumping around through time. It works for me, and I find it heightens my appreciation more than trying to listen to a bunch of stuff from a particular tour all at once. It's impossible for me to pick a favourite anything, because I love so many songs, tours, etc for so many different reasons! I currently have one version of every (non-officially released) show from 1973-88, and 1995-2005, which is beyond cool to me!
My lucky selection of the day was 1981-02-05 (Kansas City, JEMS version), which I really loved, and wondered if anyone else was also a huge fan of this show?
Also, if anyone wants to check it out, here it is: https://mega.nz/folder/crxTjYLa#XmJYw3drwcQJfuTj6w-GgQ
I checked out a few tracks from the Hartford tape and was pleasantly surprised. I might 'pick' the whole thing up eventually.
Ok, so after saying I've largely left bootlegs behind, this new Hoserama mix of Hartford 2000 that has just dropped in the last week or so is great. They've married it to the reasonably watchable video.
Must say, seeing the Bruce / Clarence interaction at the 'Big Man joined the band' bit in 10th Ave hit home today for some reason.
@Mario Brega can you remind me please where FTD ranked on the best covers thread.
I'd love to get the only 88 Follow That Dream, if anyone can help me I'd really appreciate it.
Those shows at the Sports Arena in 1981 are amazing. So much going on there. It's a shame that the only document of those shows are boomy audience recordings. That was the beginning of what would become of him as he was transitioning from the River to what would come next. Those covers lead to the headspace that produced Nebraska and then Born in the USA. To a great extent it's all related. The dark places of Stolen Car and Wreck on the Highway would lead to the stories of the Murderer in Nebraska and Johnny 99, the loser in Child Bride. The last night at the Sports Arena on 28/8 has that great Guthrie song the Plane Wreck at Los Gatos. It is so perfect for Southern California with it's images from the Central Valley. The bright side is we have it at all. I cherish those recordings and the nights I went as a small kid. If I knew then what I know now I would have paid more attention.
@karenburke247 I hope you don't mind if I help myself to some of those files? 😉
@Mario Brega here are four shows you requested. I have two copies of the other two, so wanted to check with you. Do you have a preference for FLAC or mp3?
1981-08-21 Los Angeles - It Took Us 30 Years
1981-08-23 Travel In Fear (EV2)
1981-08-24 Los Angeles, CA (I Don't Wanna Go Home (E Street Records_40-41)) mp3
1981-08-27 Los Angeles, CA - Some Dreams (Dasuye-Odeon - Silver)
I didn't see this thread until a couple days ago. I spent a LOOOOOONG time downloading bootlegs from Greasy Lake -- it was a major activity for me, for at least a year. Anyhow, if anyone needs anything, I may have it. Please don't hesitate to ask.
I'm kinda late to this party, ain't I? 🤓
I have found a solution. Downloaded CloudPlayer, which has automatically selected all my music files on Drive, and I now can stream directly without saving the files to my phone.
Sky is the limit... I'm happy.
I have external hard drives attached to my PC. I have tons of storage.
You can get a 4 TB drive for around $120.00 US.
Do any of you have an idea which app I should be using for hassle free streaming from my Google Drive?
I know it's super easy do download a show to my phone, but this means I have to constantly delete some old shows....
Any suggestions?
There are nights when they bring it. Sometimes all the required parts are in place and a magic moment happens. On this night in Milano, there is a huge stadium filled with E Street fans. Add to that a driving rain storm. Then add a great setlist. Then add a great audience capture by the fine folks at Crystal Cat.
https://youtu.be/_Jxe-mgLvbQ
I love Friday mornings when @Bosstralian is having his Friday night. 🙂