FREEHOLD

Live 08 Nov 1996 version


[Spoken intro]: Got one more for you [cheers]. Well this is a song that I... only gonna sing this song once in my life. It's gonna be right now [cheers]. Uh... never sang it before, don't know if I know how to sing it... but I'm gonna try. Uh... Alright, let me give a shot here. Take some of the lights down a little bit because... this is a moody kind of piece. Yeah. Uh not quite that moody, you know (chuckles). Alright I need some real silence because man I got to concentrate to get this sucker right now!

I was born right here on Randolph Street in Freehold
Here right behind that big red maple in Freehold
Well I went to school right here
Got laid and had my first beer
In Freehold

Well my folks all lived and worked right here in Freehold
I remember running up the street past the convent to the church here in Freehold
I chased my daddy down in these bars
First fell in love with this guitar
Here in Freehold

Well I had my first kiss at the YMCA canteen on a Friday night
Maria Espinosa tell me where are you tonight
You were thirteen but way ahead of your time
I walked home with a limp but I felt fine
That night in Freehold

Well the girls at Freehold Regional they looked pretty fine
Had my heart broke at least half a dozen times
I wonder if they missed me, if they still get the itch
Would they had dumped me if they knew I'd strike it rich
Straight out of Freehold

Well Tex rest in peace and Marion gave us kids a hand in Freehold
Georgie, we started up a little Rock And Roll band in Freehold
[spoken:] Ah, we got it wrong!
[spoken:] I'm reading it right now
[spoken:] I gotta do it right
[spoken:] I gotta get this one right
[spoken:] Yeah...
[cheers]
[spoken:] Oh boy, I gotta hate my own handwriting now
[extended pause]
[spoken:] Ah!
[spoken:] It's just a dramatic interlude there


Tex rest in peace and Marion gave us a hand in Freehold
Georgie, we started up a Rock And Roll band in Freehold
But we learned pretty quick how to rock it
I'll never forget the feeling of that first five bucks in my pocket
That I earned in Freehold

Well I got outta here really hard and fast in Freehold
Everybody wanted to kick my ass back there in Freehold
Well if you were different, black or brown
It was a bit of a redneck town
Back then in Freehold

Well something broke my daddy's back in Freehold
In '69 he left and he never come back to Freehold
Except once he drove from California 3000 miles in three days
Called my relatives some dirty names
And pulled straight out of Freehold

Sister had her first little baby at seventeen in Freehold
Well people they can be pretty mean
Honey you had a rough road to go but you ain't made of nothin' but soul
I love you more that you'll ever know
We both survived Freehold

Well my buddy Mike well he's the mayor now in Freehold
I remember when we used to have a lot more hair in Freehold
Well I left and swore I'd never walk these streets again Jack
Tonight all I can say is "holy shit, I'm back"
Back in Freehold

Well this summer everything was green in Freehold
Rode my kids on the fire engine through the streets of Freehold
I showed them where dad was born and raised
And first felt the sun on his face
There in Freehold

Well I still got a lot of good friends right here in town
I can usually find me a free beer somewhere
With offers of free meals I am blessed
Should I go crazy, blow all my money and ruin my life, but at least I'll never go hungry I guess
Here in Freehold

Well I got a good Catholic education here in Freehold
Led to an awful lot of masturbation here in Freehold
Father it was just something I did for a smile
Hell I still get a good one off once in a while
And dedicate it to Freehold

Don't get me wrong, I ain't putting anybody down
Hell in the end it all just goes and comes around
It's one hell of a town
Freehold

[Spoken outro:] Take those cameras and shoot 'em up! I love you. Thank you. [Bruce leaves stage and comes back after 36 seconds] Thanks. Love you. I had a great night. It's great to be back in town. Thanks for supporting the Community Center.


Info

FREEHOLD is a song written by Bruce Springsteen, and also known among Bruce Springsteen fans under the title "In Freehold". It debuted live on 08 Nov 1996 in Freehold, NJ. As far as it's known, FREEHOLD was not recorded in studio.

Introducing FREEHOLD during the 08 Nov 1996 show in Freehold, NJ (see the song's spoken intro above), Springsteen said that he's "only gonna sing this song once in life". However, he did sing it again, many times and also outside of Freehold. Springsteen always performed the song solo on acoustic guitar. See the "Live History" sections below for more details.

Live 08 Nov 1996 version

The above lyrics are for the live 08 Nov 1996 world debut of FREEHOLD at Saint Rose Of Lima School in Freehold, NJ, during The Ghost Of Tom Joad Solo Acoustic Tour. When he finished the song, Springsteen said "Take those cameras and shoot 'em up!"; he had asked the audience earlier in the show not to take flash camera pictures, and that he would wait around at the end of the show when they could take all the pictures they wanted.

The 08 Nov 1996 Show

Bruce Springsteen performed a concert at Saint Rose Of Lima School in Freehold, NJ, on 08 Nov 1996, during The Ghost Of Tom Joad Solo Acoustic Tour. This was a benefit show for the school's Hispanic Community Center. It featured many tour premieres as well as guest appearances by Soozie Tyrell (on violin and backing vocals) and Patti Scialfa (on backing vocals) on many songs throughout the show.

This sort of homecoming concert marks Springsteen's first known performance at his primary school in almost three decades. Between 1965 and 1967, as a member of The Castiles, he played at Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) dances in the school's cafeteria for high school aged teens.

Ticket stub for the 08 Nov 1996 show at Saint Rose Of Lima School, Freehold, NJ
Ticket stub for the 08 Nov 1996 show at Saint Rose Of Lima School, Freehold, NJ

In May 2018 the complete 08 Nov 1996 concert was officially released on Live.BruceSpringsteen.net (see the "Official Live Downloads" section below for more details). The show was recorded by John Kerns and mixed by Jon Altschiller in April 2018.

Bruce Springsteen -- Freehold, NJ 1996 Saint Rose Of Lima School Gym
Bruce Springsteen -- Freehold, NJ 1996 Saint Rose Of Lima School Gym

  1. THE RIVER
  2. ADAM RAISED A CAIN
  3. STRAIGHT TIME
  4. HIGHWAY 29
  5. DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN
  6. JOHNNY 99
  7. MANSION ON THE HILL
  8. THE WISH
  9. RED HEADED WOMAN
  10. TWO HEARTS
  11. WHEN YOU'RE ALONE
  12. OPEN ALL NIGHT
  13. USED CARS
  14. BORN IN THE U.S.A.
  15. THE GHOST OF TOM JOAD
  16. SINALOA COWBOYS
  17. THE LINE
  18. BALBOA PARK
  19. ACROSS THE BORDER
  20. GROWIN' UP
  21. THIS HARD LAND
  22. MY HOMETOWN
  23. RACING IN THE STREET
  24. THE PROMISED LAND
  25. FREEHOLD

Official Live Downloads

Prior to the High Hopes Tour, Bruce Springsteen's management announced a new service allowing fans to download concert recordings approximately 48 hours after each show. The initial plan required fans to purchase a special USB wristband, which could then be used to download a single High Hopes Tour show of the purchaser's choice and also functions as a regular reusable USB flash drive. The wristband, which could be purchased online or at the concert venue, was priced at $40. Following some negative response from fans over the high cost for the wristband, Springsteen's management subsequently announced a separate cheaper option for purchasing shows directly, without the need for the wristband. The shows were available for purchase and download via Live Nation, Bruce Springsteen's concert promoter, priced at $9.99 for MP3 and $14.99 for FLAC. Audio recordings for 31 of the 34 High Hopes Tour dates (all except 16 Feb 2014, 06 Apr 2014, and 03 May 2014) were released as such and they were available until 30 Jun 2014.

On 17 Nov 2014, Live.BruceSpringsteen.net was launched. It's a new addition to the official website, serving as an online store offering high-quality live concert recordings as well as high-resolution digital releases of Springsteen's album catalog. The download store is powered by Nugs.net in cooperation with Columbia Records. Audio recordings for 30 of the 34 High Hopes Tour dates (all except 16 Feb 2014, 06 Apr 2014, 03 May 2014, and 18 May 2014) were re-released on the new download store in multiple formats, including MP3, lossless CD-quality FLAC or ALAC, and 24-bit HD FLAC or ALAC or MQA, as well as audio CD-R with custom artwork. Nugs.net adopted the MQA (Master Quality Authenticated) format on 24 May 2017. From then on, all Bruce Springsteen live concert recordings, including the previously released ones, became also available in MQA.

ShowOriginal releaseSecond release
26 Jan 2014 at Bellville Velodrome, Cape Town, South AfricaMP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLACMP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/48kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, CD-R
28 Jan 2014 at Bellville Velodrome, Cape Town, South AfricaMP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLACMP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/48kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, CD-R
29 Jan 2014 at Bellville Velodrome, Cape Town, South AfricaMP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLACMP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/48kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, CD-R
01 Feb 2014 at FNB Stadium, Johannesburg, South AfricaMP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLACMP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/48kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, CD-R
05 Feb 2014 at Perth Arena, Perth, AustraliaMP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLACMP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/48kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, CD-R
07 Feb 2014 at Perth Arena, Perth, AustraliaMP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLACMP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/48kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, CD-R
08 Feb 2014 at Perth Arena, Perth, AustraliaMP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLACMP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/48kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, CD-R
11 Feb 2014 at Adelaide Entertainment Centre, Adelaide, AustraliaMP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLACMP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/48kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, CD-R
12 Feb 2014 at Adelaide Entertainment Centre, Adelaide, AustraliaMP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLACMP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/48kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, CD-R
15 Feb 2014 at AAMI Park, Melbourne, AustraliaMP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLACMP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/48kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, CD-R
16 Feb 2014 at AAMI Park, Melbourne, Australia(not released)(not released)
19 Feb 2014 at Allphones Arena, Sydney, AustraliaMP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLACMP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/48kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, CD-R
22 Feb 2014 at Hope Estate, Hunter Valley, AustraliaMP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLACMP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/48kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, CD-R
23 Feb 2014 at Hope Estate, Hunter Valley, AustraliaMP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLACMP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/48kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, CD-R
26 Feb 2014 at Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Brisbane, AustraliaMP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLACMP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/48kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, CD-R
01 Mar 2014 at Mt. Smart Stadium, Auckland, New ZealandMP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLACMP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/48kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, CD-R
02 Mar 2014 at Mt. Smart Stadium, Auckland, New ZealandMP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLACMP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/48kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, CD-R
06 Apr 2014 at Old Reunion Arena Site, Dallas, TX(not released)(not released)
08 Apr 2014 at U.S. Bank Arena, Cincinnati, OHMP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLACMP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/48kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, CD-R
12 Apr 2014 at Farm Bureau Live At Virginia Beach, Virginia Beach, VAMP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLACMP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/48kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, CD-R
15 Apr 2014 at Nationwide Arena, Columbus, OHMP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLACMP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/48kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, CD-R
17 Apr 2014 at Bridgestone Arena, Nashville, TNMP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLACMP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/48kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, CD-R
19 Apr 2014 at Time Warner Cable Arena, Charlotte, NCMP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLACMP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/48kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, CD-R
22 Apr 2014 at Consol Energy Center, Pittsburgh, PAMP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLACMP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/48kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, CD-R
24 Apr 2014 at PNC Arena, Raleigh, NCMP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLACMP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/48kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, CD-R
26 Apr 2014 at Aaron's Amphitheatre At Lakewood, Atlanta, GAMP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLACMP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/48kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, CD-R
29 Apr 2014 at BB&T Center, Sunrise, FLMP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLACMP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/48kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, CD-R
01 May 2014 at MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre, Tampa, FLMP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLACMP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/48kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, CD-R
03 May 2014 at New Orleans Fairgrounds, New Orleans, LA(not released)(not released)
06 May 2014 at Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, Houston, TXMP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLACMP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/48kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, CD-R
13 May 2014 at Times Union Center, Albany, NYMP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLACMP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/48kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, CD-R
14 May 2014 at Hersheypark Stadium, Hershey, PAMP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLACMP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/48kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, CD-R
17 May 2014 at Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, CTMP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLACMP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/48kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, CD-R
18 May 2014 at Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, CTMP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC(not released)

Audio recordings for all 75 The River Tour 2016 dates were also released on Live.BruceSpringsteen.net in multiple formats, including MP3, lossless CD-quality FLAC or ALAC, and 24-bit HD FLAC or ALAC or MQA, as well as audio CD-R with custom artwork. Each show was generally released within a month after it took place.

ShowRelease
16 Jan 2016 at Consol Energy Center, Pittsburgh, PAMP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/48kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, CD-R
19 Jan 2016 at United Center, Chicago, ILMP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/48kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, CD-R
27 Jan 2016 at Madison Square Garden, New York City, NYMP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/48kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, CD-R
29 Jan 2016 at Verizon Center, Washington, DCMP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/48kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, CD-R
31 Jan 2016 at Prudential Center, Newark, NJMP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/48kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, CD-R
02 Feb 2016 at Air Canada Centre, Toronto, CanadaMP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/48kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, CD-R
04 Feb 2016 at TD Garden, Boston, MAMP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/48kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, CD-R
08 Feb 2016 at Times Union Center, Albany, NYMP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/48kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, CD-R
10 Feb 2016 at XL Center, Hartford, CTMP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/48kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, CD-R
12 Feb 2016 at Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia, PAMP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/48kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, CD-R
16 Feb 2016 at BB&T Center, Sunrise, FLMP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/48kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, CD-R
18 Feb 2016 at Philips Arena, Atlanta, GAMP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/48kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, CD-R
21 Feb 2016 at KFC Yum! Center, Louisville, KYMP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/48kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, CD-R
23 Feb 2016 at Quicken Loans Arena, Cleveland, OHMP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/48kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, CD-R
25 Feb 2016 at First Niagara Center, Buffalo, NYMP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/48kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, CD-R
27 Feb 2016 at Blue Cross Arena At The War Memorial, Rochester, NYMP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/48kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, CD-R
29 Feb 2016 at Xcel Energy Center, Saint Paul, MNMP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/48kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, CD-R
03 Mar 2016 at BMO Harris Bradley Center, Milwaukee, WIMP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/48kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, CD-R
06 Mar 2016 at Chaifetz Arena, St. Louis, MOMP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/48kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, CD-R
10 Mar 2016 at Talking Stick Resort Arena, Phoenix, AZMP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/48kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, CD-R
13 Mar 2016 at Oakland Arena, Oakland, CAMP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/48kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, CD-R
15 Mar 2016 at Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena, Los Angeles, CAMP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/48kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, CD-R
17 Mar 2016 at Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena, Los Angeles, CAMP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/48kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, CD-R
19 Mar 2016 at Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena, Los Angeles, CAMP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/48kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, CD-R
22 Mar 2016 at Moda Center, Portland, ORMP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/48kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, CD-R
24 Mar 2016 at KeyArena At Seattle Center, Seattle, WAMP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/48kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, CD-R
28 Mar 2016 at Madison Square Garden, New York City, NYMP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/48kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, CD-R
31 Mar 2016 at Pepsi Center, Denver, COMP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/48kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, CD-R
03 Apr 2016 at Chesapeake Energy Arena, Oklahoma City, OKMP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/48kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, CD-R
05 Apr 2016 at American Airlines Center, Dallas, TXMP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/48kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, CD-R
07 Apr 2016 at Sprint Center, Kansas City, MOMP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/48kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, CD-R
12 Apr 2016 at Schottenstein Center, Columbus, OHMP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/48kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, CD-R
14 Apr 2016 at The Palace Of Auburn Hills, Auburn Hills, MIMP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/48kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, CD-R
18 Apr 2016 at Bryce Jordan Center, University Park, PAMP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/48kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, CD-R
20 Apr 2016 at Royal Farms Arena, Baltimore, MDMP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/48kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, CD-R
23 Apr 2016 at Barclays Center, Brooklyn, NYMP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/48kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, CD-R
25 Apr 2016 at Barclays Center, Brooklyn, NYMP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/48kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, CD-R
14 May 2016 at Camp Nou, Barcelona, SpainMP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/48kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, CD-R
17 May 2016 at Estadio Anoeta, Donostia-San Sebastian, SpainMP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/48kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, CD-R
19 May 2016 at Bela Vista Park, Lisbon, PortugalMP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/48kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, CD-R
21 May 2016 at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid, SpainMP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/48kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, CD-R
25 May 2016 at Etihad Stadium, Manchester, EnglandMP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/48kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, CD-R
27 May 2016 at Croke Park, Dublin, IrelandMP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/48kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, CD-R
29 May 2016 at Croke Park, Dublin, IrelandMP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/48kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, CD-R
01 Jun 2016 at Hampden Park, Glasgow, ScotlandMP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/48kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, CD-R
03 Jun 2016 at Ricoh Arena, Coventry, EnglandMP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/48kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, CD-R
05 Jun 2016 at Wembley Stadium, London, EnglandMP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/48kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, CD-R
14 Jun 2016 at Malieveld, The Hague, The NetherlandsMP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/48kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, CD-R
17 Jun 2016 at Olympiastadion, Munich, GermanyMP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/48kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, CD-R
19 Jun 2016 at Olympiastadion, Berlin, GermanyMP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/48kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, CD-R
22 Jun 2016 at Telia Parken, Copenhagen, DenmarkMP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/48kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, CD-R
25 Jun 2016 at Ullevi, Gothenburg, SwedenMP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/48kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, CD-R
27 Jun 2016 at Ullevi, Gothenburg, SwedenMP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/48kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, CD-R
29 Jun 2016 at Ullevaal Stadion, Oslo, NorwayMP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/48kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, CD-R
03 Jul 2016 at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza, Milan, ItalyMP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/48kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, CD-R
05 Jul 2016 at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza, Milan, ItalyMP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/48kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, CD-R
09 Jul 2016 at Festival Park, Werchter, BelgiumMP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/48kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, CD-R
11 Jul 2016 at AccorHotels Arena, Paris, FranceMP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/48kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, CD-R
13 Jul 2016 at AccorHotels Arena, Paris, FranceMP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/48kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, CD-R
16 Jul 2016 at Circus Maximus, Rome, ItalyMP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/48kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, CD-R
20 Jul 2016 at Casa Arena, Horsens, DenmarkMP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/48kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, CD-R
23 Jul 2016 at Ullevi, Gothenburg, SwedenMP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/48kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, CD-R
26 Jul 2016 at Granåsen Arena, Trondheim, NorwayMP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/48kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, CD-R
28 Jul 2016 at Frogner Parken, Oslo, NorwayMP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/48kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, CD-R
31 Jul 2016 at Stadion Letzigrund, Zurich, SwitzerlandMP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/48kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, CD-R
23 Aug 2016 at Metlife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJMP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/48kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, CD-R
25 Aug 2016 at Metlife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJMP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/48kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, CD-R
28 Aug 2016 at United Center, Chicago, ILMP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/48kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, CD-R
30 Aug 2016 at Metlife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJMP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/48kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, CD-R
01 Sep 2016 at Nationals Park, Washington, DCMP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/48kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, CD-R
05 Sep 2016 at Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater, Virginia Beach, VAMP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/48kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, CD-R
07 Sep 2016 at Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia, PAMP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/48kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, CD-R
09 Sep 2016 at Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia, PAMP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/48kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, CD-R
11 Sep 2016 at Consol Energy Center, Pittsburgh, PAMP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/48kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, CD-R
14 Sep 2016 at Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, MAMP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/48kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, CD-R

Audio recordings for all 14 Summer '17 Tour dates were also released on Live.BruceSpringsteen.net in multiple formats, including MP3, lossless CD-quality FLAC or ALAC, and 24-bit HD FLAC or ALAC or MQA, as well as audio CD-R with custom artwork. Each show was generally released within a month after it took place.

ShowRelease
22 Jan 2017 at Perth Arena, Perth, AustraliaMP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/48kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, CD-R
25 Jan 2017 at Perth Arena, Perth, AustraliaMP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/48kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, CD-R
27 Jan 2017 at Perth Arena, Perth, AustraliaMP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/48kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, CD-R
30 Jan 2017 at Adelaide Entertainment Centre, Adelaide, AustraliaMP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/48kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, CD-R
02 Feb 2017 at AAMI Park, Melbourne, AustraliaMP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/48kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, CD-R
04 Feb 2017 at AAMI Park, Melbourne, AustraliaMP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/48kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, CD-R
07 Feb 2017 at Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney, AustraliaMP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/48kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, CD-R
09 Feb 2017 at Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney, AustraliaMP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/48kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, CD-R
11 Feb 2017 at Hanging Rock, Macedon, AustraliaMP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/48kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, CD-R
14 Feb 2017 at Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Brisbane, AustraliaMP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/48kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, CD-R
16 Feb 2017 at Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Brisbane, AustraliaMP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/48kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, CD-R
18 Feb 2017 at Hope Estate, Hunter Valley, AustraliaMP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/48kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, CD-R
21 Feb 2017 at AMI Stadium, Christchurch, New ZealandMP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/48kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, CD-R
25 Feb 2017 at Mt. Smart Stadium, Auckland, New ZealandMP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/48kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, CD-R

Archival releases were periodically released on the same site, as part of the Bruce Springsteen Archive Series. These shows were also made available in multiple formats, including MP3, lossless FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit FLAC or ALAC or MQA, DSD, and audio CD-R. So far 90 shows (or sets of shows) were released from the ongoing series.

ShowRelease dateFormats
09 Mar 2012 at Apollo Theater, New York City, NY17 Nov 2014MP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/48kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, CD-R
09 Aug 1978 at The Agora, Cleveland, OH23 Dec 2014MP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/192kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, CD-R
31 Dec 1975 at Tower Theater, Philadelphia, PA10 Feb 2015MP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/192kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, CD-R
31 Dec 1980 at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, Uniondale, NY25 Mar 2015MP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/192kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, DSD, CD-R
05 Aug 1984 at Brendan Byrne Arena, East Rutherford, NJ13 May 2015MP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/192kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, DSD, CD-R
23 Apr 1988 at Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena, Los Angeles, CA08 Jul 2015MP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/192kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, DSD, CD-R
31 Jul 2005 at Value City Arena, Columbus, OH25 Sep 2015MP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/96kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, DSD, CD-R
11 Jul 2013 at Ippodromo Delle Capannelle, Rome, Italy11 Nov 2015MP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/192kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, DSD, CD-R
05 Nov 1980 at Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ24 Dec 2015MP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/96kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, CD-R
16 and 17 Nov 1990 at Shrine Auditorium, Los Angeles, CA01 Jun 2016MP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/192kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, DSD, CD-R
22 Nov 2009 at HSBC Arena, Buffalo, NY23 Dec 2016MP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/48kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, DSD, CD-R
23 Aug 2008 at Scottrade Center, St. Louis, MO14 Apr 2017MP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/48kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, DSD, CD-R
31 Jul 2012 at Olympiastadion, Helsinki, Finland23 May 2017MP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/48kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, DSD, CD-R
20 Oct 2009 at Wachovia Spectrum, Philadelphia, PA13 Jul 2017MP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/48kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, DSD, CD-R
07 Feb 1977 at Palace Theatre, Albany, NY04 Aug 2017MP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/48kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, DSD, CD-R
08 Feb 1977 at Auditorium Theatre, Rochester, NY04 Aug 2017MP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/48kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, DSD, CD-R
19 Mar 1996 at King's Hall, Belfast, Northern Ireland01 Sep 2017MP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/88.2kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, DSD, CD-R
08 Dec 1978 at The Summit, Houston, TX20 Sep 2017MP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/48kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, DSD, CD-R
01 Jul 2000 at Madison Square Garden, New York City, NY06 Oct 2017MP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/48kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, DSD, CD-R
03 Jul 1988 at Stockholms Stadion, Stockholm, Sweden03 Nov 2017MP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/48kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, DSD, CD-R
30 Apr 2006 at New Orleans Fair Grounds, New Orleans, LA01 Dec 2017MP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/48kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, DSD, CD-R
20 Sep 1978 at Capitol Theatre, Passaic, NJ22 Dec 2017MP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/48kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, DSD, CD-R
24 Jun 1993 at Brendan Byrne Arena, East Rutherford, NJ05 Jan 2018MP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/48kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, DSD, CD-R
03 Aug 2005 at Van Andel Arena, Grand Rapids, MI02 Feb 2018MP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/96kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, DSD, CD-R
20 Aug 1984 at Brendan Byrne Arena, East Rutherford, NJ02 Mar 2018MP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/192kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, DSD, CD-R
19 Nov 2007 at TD Banknorth Garden, Boston, MA06 Apr 2018MP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/48kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, DSD, CD-R
08 Nov 1996 at Saint Rose Of Lima School, Freehold, NJ04 May 2018MP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, DSD, CD-R
08 Nov 2009 at Madison Square Garden, New York City, NY01 Jun 2018MP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/48kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, DSD, CD-R
07 Jul 1978 at Roxy Theatre, West Hollywood, CA06 Jul 2018MP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/192kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, DSD, CD-R
05 Jun 1981 at Wembley Arena, London, England03 Aug 2018MP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/192kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, DSD, CD-R
30 Sep 1999 at United Center, Chicago, IL07 Sep 2018MP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, DSD, CD-R
16 Jun 2003 at Olympiastadion, Helsinki, Finland05 Oct 2018MP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/96kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, DSD, CD-R
24 Jul 2013 at First Direct Arena, Leeds, England09 Nov 2018MP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/48kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, DSD, CD-R
18 Oct 1975 (early show) at The Roxy Theatre, West Hollywood, CA07 Dec 2018MP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/192kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, DSD, CD-R
21 and 22 Sep 1979 at Madison Square Garden, New York City, NY24 Dec 2018MP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/176.4kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, DSD, CD-R
23 May 1988 at Madison Square Garden, New York City, NY04 Jan 2019MP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/96kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, DSD, CD-R
22 Apr 2008 at St. Pete Times Forum, Tampa, FL01 Feb 2019MP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/48kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, DSD, CD-R
22 Nov 2005 at Sovereign Bank Arena, Trenton, NJ01 Mar 2019MP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/96kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, DSD, CD-R
27 Sep 1985 at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA05 Apr 2019MP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/48kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, DSD, CD-R
25 Jul 1992 at Brendan Byrne Arena, East Rutherford, NJ03 May 2019MP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, DSD, CD-R
22 Sep 2012 at MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ07 Jun 2019MP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/48kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, DSD, CD-R
29 Dec 1980 at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, Uniondale, NY05 Jul 2019MP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/192kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, DSD, CD-R
13 Oct 1986 at Shoreline Amphitheater, Mountain View, CA09 Aug 2019MP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/176.4kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, DSD, CD-R
19 Sep 1978 at Capitol Theatre, Passaic, NJ06 Sep 2019MP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/96kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, DSD, CD-R
23 Oct 1999 at Staples Center, Los Angeles, CA11 Oct 2019MP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, DSD, CD-R
24 Nov 1996 at Paramount Theatre, Asbury Park, NJ01 Nov 2019MP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, DSD, CD-R
15 Dec 1978 at Winterland Ballroom, San Francisco, CA20 Dec 2019MP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/192kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, DSD, CD-R
16 Dec 1978 at Winterland Ballroom, San Francisco, CA20 Dec 2019MP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/192kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, DSD, CD-R
04 May 2009 at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, Uniondale, NY07 Feb 2020MP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/48kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, DSD, CD-R
28 Mar 1988 at Joe Louis Arena, Detroit, MI06 Mar 2020MP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/48kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, DSD, CD-R
28 Jul 2012 at Ullevi in Gothenburg, Sweden03 Apr 2020MP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/48kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, DSD, CD-R
09 Jul 1981 at Brendan Byrne Arena, East Rutherford, NJ01 May 2020MP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/192kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, DSD, CD-R
25 Jun 2005 at Hovet, Stockholm, Sweden12 Jun 2020MP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/96kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, DSD, CD-R
25 Sep 1999 at First Union Spectrum, Philadelphia, PA03 Jul 2020MP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, DSD, CD-R
11 Nov 2006 at Wembley Arena, London, England21 Aug 2020MP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/48kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, DSD, CD-R
06 Aug 1984 at Brendan Byrne Arena, East Rutherford, NJ18 Sep 2020MP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/192kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, DSD, CD-R
30 Sep 1978 at Fox Theatre, Atlanta, GA09 Oct 2020MP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/192kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, DSD, CD-R
28 Apr 2008 at Greensboro Coliseum, Greensboro, NC06 Nov 2020MP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/48kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, DSD, CD-R
24 Nov 1975 at Hammersmith Odeon, London, England04 Dec 2020MP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/192kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, DSD, CD-R
07 Nov 2009 at Madison Square Garden, New York City, NY24 Dec 2020MP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/48kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, DSD, CD-R
12 Nov 2012 at Xcel Energy Center, Saint Paul, MN08 Jan 2021MP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/48kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, DSD, CD-R
18 May 1997 at Palais Des Congrès Acropolis, Nice, France05 Feb 2021MP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, DSD, CD-R
27 Jun 2000 at Madison Square Garden, New York City, NY12 Mar 2021MP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/48kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, DSD, CD-R
28 Apr 1988 at Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena, Los Angeles, CA02 Apr 2021MP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/48kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, DSD, CD-R
13 Dec 1992 at Boston Garden, Boston, MA07 May 2021MP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, DSD, CD-R
01 Jul 1978 at Berkeley Community Theatre, Berkeley, CA18 Jun 2021MP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/192kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, DSD, CD-R
22 Aug 1985 at Giants Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ26 Jul 2021MP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/48kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, DSD, CD-R
15 Aug 2012 at Fenway Park, Boston, MA06 Aug 2021MP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/48kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, DSD, CD-R
17 May 2005 at Tower Theater, Upper Darby, PA03 Sep 2021MP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/96kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, DSD, CD-R
20 Mar 2008 at Conseco Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN22 Oct 2021MP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/48kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, DSD, CD-R
28 Dec 1980 at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, Uniondale, NY03 Dec 2021MP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/192kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, DSD, CD-R
12 Dec 1975 at C.W. Post College, Greenvale, NY23 Dec 2021MP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/192kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, DSD, CD-R
22 May 2000 at Arrowhead Pond Of Anaheim, Anaheim, CA07 Jan 2022MP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, DSD, CD-R
09 Dec 1995 at Tower Theater, Upper Darby, PA04 Feb 2022MP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, DSD, CD-R
10 Nov 2009 at Quicken Loans Arena, Cleveland, OH04 Mar 2022MP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/48kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, DSD, CD-R
14 May 1993 at Waldbuhne, Berlin, Germany01 Apr 2022MP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, DSD, CD-R
16 May 1988 at Madison Square Garden, New York City, NY06 May 2022MP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/48kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, DSD, CD-R
04 Jun 1981 at Wembley Arena, London, England03 Jun 2022MP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/192kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, DSD, CD-R
04 Jul 2012 at Palais Omnisports De Paris-Bercy, Paris, France01 Jul 2022MP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/48kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, DSD, CD-R
05 Jul 2012 at Palais Omnisports De Paris-Bercy, Paris, France01 Jul 2022MP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/48kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, DSD, CD-R
19 Aug 1984 at Brendan Byrne Arena, East Rutherford, NJ05 Aug 2022MP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/192kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, DSD, CD-R
10 Oct 2006 at Palalottomatica, Rome, Italy02 Sep 2022MP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/48kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, DSD, CD-R
26 Nov 1996 at Paramount Theatre, Asbury Park, NJ04 Nov 2022MP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, DSD, CD-R
21 Aug 2008 at Sommet Center, Nashville, TN02 Dec 2022MP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/48kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, DSD, CD-R
18 Jul 1999 at Continental Airlines Arena, East Rutherford, NJ24 Dec 2022MP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC or MQA, DSD, CD-R
14 Oct 2009 at Wachovia Spectrum, Philadelphia, PA08 Dec 2023MP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/48kHz FLAC or ALAC, DSD, CD-R
15 Jul 1999 at Continental Airlines Arena, East Rutherford, NJ22 Dec 2023MP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/48kHz FLAC or ALAC, DSD, CD-R
23 Jul 2023 at Millennium Stadium, Cardiff, Wales12 Jan 2024MP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/48kHz FLAC or ALA or MQA, DSD, CD-R
23 Jul 2023 at Millennium Stadium, Cardiff, Wales02 Feb 2024MP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, DSD, CD-R
21 Sep 1978 at Capitol Theatre, Passaic, NJ08 Mar 2024MP3, 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC or ALAC, 24-bit/48kHz FLAC or ALAC, DSD, CD-R

Writing

FREEHOLD was most probably written specifically for this 08 Nov 1996 "homecoming" show ─ Springsteen has not performed at the Saint Rose Of Lima School since Spring 1967, the last time his early band The Castiles played at the school's Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) dance.

People and Locations

Freehold, NJ, is Springsteen's hometown, which he left for good in 1968. The Saint Rose Of Lima School (he sings "I went to school right here") was Bruce's elementary school from 1955 to 1963. Freehold Regional High School, referenced in the song, was Springsteen's high school from Sep 1963 to 1967.

Maria Espinosa was the girl with whom Bruce had his first kiss. That was during a dance at the local YMCA canteen in downtown Freehold. Espinoza never told anyone about her secret kiss secret until Springsteen's performance of the song. "My parents were so strict. I wasn't allowed to have a boyfriend, so I couldn't let anyone know what happened," she told the Asbury Park Press. When Springsteen hit stardom, she didn't think anyone would believe her. "I can't believe he remembers my name. I was flattered when I found out," she said. In the song, Springsteen says that she was 13 when they locked lips, but she remembers that she was 15. "It must have lasted about a minute," she said. "It was good. I dreamed about it afterward."

Springsteen mentions the late Tex Vinyard (who passed away in 1988) and his wife Marion, a couple from Freehold who sponsored young bands in town. They managed and supported Bruce's first "professional" band The Castiles (1965-1968). Having no children of their own, the couple took the group under their wing through their teenage years. The living room of the Vinyard's house in Freehold became a place for the young band to practice and hang around.

Springsteen also references George Theisis, lead singer and rhythm guitarist for The Castiles. He's one of the founders of the band, and he had a crush on Bruce's sister, Ginny. As a way to get close to her, he asked Springsteen to audition for a spot in The Castiles. Springsteen would join the band a few months after it was formed.

Live History: on-tour

FREEHOLD was performed 11 times during The Ghost Of Tom Joad Solo Acoustic Tour (128 dates, November 1995 to May 1997), in November 1996 in Freehold, NJ, on the last five of the ten shows of the February 1997 Australian leg of the tour, and then again in Europe on the first five of the thirteen shows of the tour's final leg. There were only slight lyrical variations between these performance of the song. The live 08 Nov 1996 version of FREEHOLD was released on the Freehold, NJ 1996 Saint Rose Of Lima School Gym official live download in 2018.

  1. 08 Nov 1996 at Saint Rose Of Lima School, Freehold, NJ
  2. 11 Feb 1997 at Capitol Theatre, Sydney, Australia
  3. 12 Feb 1997 at Capitol Theatre, Sydney, Australia
  4. 15 Feb 1997 at Palais Theater, Melbourne, Australia
  5. 16 Feb 1997 at Palais Theater, Melbourne, Australia
  6. 17 Feb 1997 at Palais Theater, Melbourne, Australia
  7. 06 May 1997 at Austria center, Vienna, Austria
  8. 07 May 1997 at Austria center, Vienna, Austria
  9. 09 May 1997 at Sala Kongresowa, Warsaw, Poland
  10. 10 May 1997 at Sala Kongresowa, Warsaw, Poland
  11. 12 May 1997 at Congress Centre, Prague, Czech Republic

FREEHOLD was performed 8 times during what is known as The Reunion Tour (132 dates, April 1999 to July 2000). Seven of these were during the July/August 1999 15-night stand at the Continental Airlines Arena in East Rutherford, NJ. On this tour, the song was played solo on acoustic guitar and always followed LIGHT OF DAY on the setlist. In 1999 FREEHOLD featured several lyrics variations to the earlier versions from 1996-1997. A notable new verse in the 1999 versions is about a rejected plan of making a statue of Bruce Springsteen in his hometown Freehold. See the live 11 Aug 1999 version for more details. On 29 Jul 1999, the song was dedicated to Freehold Mayor Michael Wilson (mentioned in a dedicated verse in the song) who was in the audience. During The Reunion Tour, FREEHOLD.

  1. 15 Jul 1999 at Continental Airlines Area, East Rutherford, NJ
  2. 18 Jul 1999 at Continental Airlines Area, East Rutherford, NJ
  3. 20 Jul 1999 at Continental Airlines Area, East Rutherford, NJ
  4. 24 Jul 1999 at Continental Airlines Area, East Rutherford, NJ
  5. 26 Jul 1999 at Continental Airlines Area, East Rutherford, NJ
  6. 29 Jul 1999 at Continental Airlines Area, East Rutherford, NJ
  7. 11 Aug 1999 at Continental Airlines Area, East Rutherford, NJ
  8. 21 Aug 1999 at Fleet Center, Boston, MA

Live History: off-tour

FREEHOLD was performed off-tour on 19 and 20 Feb 2003 at Somerville Theatre in Somerville, MA, during the DoubleTake Magazine benefit shows. This February 2003 version is similar to the one used in 1999. See the live 19 Feb 2003 version for more details.

Covers

As far as it's known, no artist has recorded and released Bruce Springsteen's FREEHOLD.

Credits

Thanks Chris at born2run.de for the info corrections and lyrics and spoken intro help. Thanks Bryan S. Friesth for the corrections.

Available Versions

List of available versions of FREEHOLD on this website:

FREEHOLD [Live 08 Nov 1996 version]
FREEHOLD [Live 12 Feb 1997 version]
FREEHOLD [Live 10 May 1997 version]
FREEHOLD [Live 11 Aug 1999 version]
FREEHOLD [Live 19 Feb 2003 version]

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