Disc 1:
01- BORN IN THE U.S.A.
02- BADLANDS
03- OUT IN THE STREET
04- JOHNNY 99
05- THE RIVER
06- GLORY DAYS
07- THE PROMISED LAND
08- THUNDER ROAD
09- COVER ME
10- DANCING IN THE DARK
11- HUNGRY HEART
12- photo gallery [bonus]
Disc 2:
01- CADILLAC RANCH
02- DOWNBOUND TRAIN
03- I'M ON FIRE
07- BECAUSE THE NIGHT
08- BACKSTRETS
09- ROSALITA (COME OUT TONIGHT)
10- CAN'T HELP FALLING IN LOVE
11- BORN TO RUN
12- BOBBY JEAN
Downloaded fom Dime
Audio dubbed with Crystal Cat's "SAN SIRO NIGHT 1985"
Description: This handheld camcorder footage from Bruce's legendary first ever Italian show has been in circulation in various formats for many years. Now, just in time for the 20th Anniversary, a new DVD sourced from a recently unearthed 1st generation VHS copy of the master has surfaced.
The significant improvement in the picture quality is not enough to rescue Disc 1 (subtitled 'Day'). The filmer shoots the stage from the stadium floor and struggles to get a clear view. In fact, you will learn far more about the haircuts and dress sense of Italians in the '80s than you will about the E Street Band's performance. The extremely shaky footage does capture the general ambience, but you are unlikely to be willing to sit through the short 29 minute running time. The DVD producers have chosen not to replace the distant camcorder audio because of the fragmented nature of the film (most songs are cut).
The main attraction of this set is Disc 2 (subtitled 'Night'). The filmer wisely changes his position and switches his view to the giant screen for the second set and the encores. He does a good job holding a steadier angle and there are far fewer obstructions. Allowing for the limitations in the technology of the day, picture quality is very good. All of the songs are complete and so the producers have been able to dub the audio. This fantastic stereo audience tape was recorded using two microphones mounted on poles either side of the stadium and is best known from its release on CD by Crystal Cat.
Disc 2 of 'Milan 85 – 20th Anniversary Edition' is perhaps the best available audience shot DVD of the BITUSA tour. It is well worth the effort of tracking it down.
