TOUGHER THAN THE REST

Live 27 Apr 1988 version



Well it's Saturday night, you're all dressed up in blue
I been watching you a while, maybe you been watching me too
So somebody ran out, left somebody's heart in a mess
Well if you're looking for love, honey I'm tougher than the rest

Some girls they want a handsome Dan or some good looking Joe
On their arm, some girls like a sweet talking Romeo
Well 'round here baby I learned you get what you can get
So if you're rough enough for love, honey I'm tougher than the rest

The road is dark, it's a thin thin line
But I want you to know I'll walk it for you any time
Maybe your other boyfriends couldn't pass the test
Well if you're rough and ready for love, honey I'm tougher than the rest

Say it!

[Guitar solo]

The road is dark, it's a thin thin line
But I want you to know I'll walk it for you any time
Maybe your other boyfriends couldn't pass the test
Well if you're rough and ready for love, honey I'm tougher than the rest

Well it ain't no secret I've been around a time or two
Well I don't know baby, maybe you've been around too
Well there's another dance, honey, all you gotta do is say yes
And if you're rough and ready for love, honey I'm tougher than the rest
Yeah if you're rough enough for love, baby I'm tougher than the rest

Uh!

[Harmonica solo]


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Info

The above lyrics are for live 27 Apr 1988 performance of TOUGHER THAN THE REST at Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena in Los Angeles, CA, during the Tunnel Of Love Express Tour. The song was played in a full-band arrangement.

Promotional poster the April 1988 five-night stand at Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena, Los Angeles, CA
Promotional poster the April 1988 five-night stand at Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena, Los Angeles, CA
Ticket stub for the 27 Apr 1988 show at Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena, Los Angeles, CA
Ticket stub for the 27 Apr 1988 show at Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena, Los Angeles, CA
Pass for the 27 Apr 1988 show at Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena, Los Angeles, CA
Pass for the 27 Apr 1988 show at Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena, Los Angeles, CA

The live 27 Apr 1988 version of TOUGHER THAN THE REST was officially released as the b-side to TOUGHER THAN THE REST [Album version] and as the B-side to BETTER DAYS in 1992 (see the "Official Releases" section below). It was also released on the Chimes Of Freedom EP in 1988 (see the "Chimes Of Freedom" section below). The song was recorded by Toby Scott and mixed by Bob Clearmountain. The parts in bold were edited out on some edited versions of the official release.

Music Video

A music video for TOUGHER THAN THE REST directed by Meiert Avis was released in 1988. It features live concert footage interspersed with vignettes of couples made at venues on Springsteen's Tunnel Of Love Express Tour.

The video was included on the Video Anthology / 1978-88 home video and the Japanese Singles Collection -Greatest Hits- compilation album. It was posted on Bruce Springsteen's VEVO YouTube channel in October 2009.


Official Releases

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Bruce Springsteen -- Tougher Than The Rest
Bruce Springsteen -- Tougher Than The Rest

12" EP - CBS (651641 6) - Holland, 1988

A1- TOUGHER THAN THE REST
A2- TOUGHER THAN THE REST [Live 27 Apr 1988 version]
A2- BE TRUE [Live 28 Mar 1988 version]
B2- BORN TO RUN [Live 27 Apr 1988 version]
Bruce Springsteen -- Tougher Than The Rest
Bruce Springsteen -- Tougher Than The Rest

12" EP - CBS (651641 6) - Spain, 1988

A1- TOUGHER THAN THE REST
A2- TOUGHER THAN THE REST [Live 27 Apr 1988 version]
A2- BE TRUE [Live 28 Mar 1988 version]
B2- BORN TO RUN [Live 27 Apr 1988 version]
Bruce Springsteen -- Tougher Than The Rest
Bruce Springsteen -- Tougher Than The Rest

12" EP - CBS (BRUCE Q3) - UK, 1988

Limited edition, comes in a poster fold-out sleeve.

A1- TOUGHER THAN THE REST
A2- ROULETTE
B1- TOUGHER THAN THE REST [Live 27 Apr 1988 version]
B2- BORN TO RUN [Live 27 Apr 1988 version]
Bruce Springsteen -- Better Days
Bruce Springsteen -- Better Days

CD EP - Columbia (657890 2) - Austria, 1992

Pressed in Austria for distribution in Europe.

01- BETTER DAYS
02- TOUGHER THAN THE REST [Live 27 Apr 1988 version]
03- PART MAN, PART MONKEY
Bruce Springsteen -- Better Days
Bruce Springsteen -- Better Days

CD EP - Columbia (657890 2) - Austria, 1992

Pressed in Austria for distribution in the UK.

01- BETTER DAYS
02- TOUGHER THAN THE REST [Live 27 Apr 1988 version]
03- PART MAN, PART MONKEY
Bruce Springsteen -- Better Days
Bruce Springsteen -- Better Days

12" EP - Columbia (657890 6) - Austria, 1993

Pressed in Holland for distribution in Europe.

A1- BETTER DAYS
B1- TOUGHER THAN THE REST [Live 27 Apr 1988 version]
B2- PART MAN, PART MONKEY
Bruce Springsteen -- Better Days
Bruce Springsteen -- Better Days

12" EP - CBS/Sony (657890 6) - Holland, 1992

Pressed in Holland for distribution in Spain.

A1- BETTER DAYS
B1- TOUGHER THAN THE REST [Live 27 Apr 1988 version]
B2- PART MAN, PART MONKEY
Bruce Springsteen -- The Future Of Rock'n'Roll / 70's To 80's
Bruce Springsteen -- The Future Of Rock'n'Roll / 70's To 80's

2xCD - CBS/Sony (XADP 90009~10) - Japan, 1988

Japan-only promotional 2-CD set sampler compiling 28 tracks from Bruce Springsteen's first nine albums plus two 1988 live B-sides.

Disc 1: (70's)
01- THUNDER ROAD [Live 18 Oct 1975 (early show) version]
02- BLINDED BY THE LIGHT
03- RACING IN THE STREET
04- KITTY'S BACK
05- BADLANDS
06- GROWIN' UP
07- PROVE IT ALL NIGHT
08- 4TH OF JULY, ASBURY PARK (SANDY)
09- BACKSTREETS [Live 07 Jul 1978 version]
10- FOR YOU
11- TENTH AVENUE FREEZE-OUT
12- THE PROMISED LAND
13- ROSALITA (COME OUT TONIGHT) [Live 07 Jul 1978 version]
14- BORN TO RUN

Disc 2: (80's)
01- BORN IN THE U.S.A. [Live 30 Sep 1985 version]
02- BRILLIANT DISGUISE
03- DANCING IN THE DARK
04- CADILLAC RANCH [Live 06 Jul 1981 version]
05- WALK LIKE A MAN
06- WAR [Live 30 Sep 1985 version]
07- JOHNNY 99
08- HUNGRY HEART [Live 28 Dec 1980 version]
09- I WANNA MARRY YOU
10- MY HOMETOWN [Live 30 Sep 1985 version]
11- THE RIVER
12- GLORY DAYS
13- OUT IN THE STREET
14- TOUGHER THAN THE REST [Live 27 Apr 1988 version]
15- SPARE PARTS [Live 09 Jul 1988 version]
16- THIS LAND IS YOUR LAND [Live 29 Dec 1980 version]

Chimes Of Freedom

The Chimes Of Freedom EP was released worldwide in August 1988 to promote the upcoming Amnesty International Human Rights Now! Tour. Some proceeds from the EP sales went to Amnesty International. The EP was produced by Bruce Springsteen, Jon Landau, and Chuck Plotkin.

The EP was released on 12-inch vinyl, cassette tape, and compact disc. While the vinyl and cassette issues and international CD issues had the tracks at full length, the original U.S. CD issue, which was just titled "Live", was edited for length; TOUGHER THAN THE REST has the guitar solo and one verse edited out and CHIMES OF FREEDOM has the spoken intro completely edited out. The format used was the 3-inch MiniCD, which limited the length that could be used. Rolling Stone reported that these edits were done with Springsteen's approval with the purpose being to fit the release on an affordable MiniCD. The Chimes Of Freedom EP was digitally remastered and reissued in 1999 on full size 5-inch CD. These 1999 reissues had the edited versions of TOUGHER THAN THE REST and CHIMES OF FREEDOM but later CD re-issues restored the two songs to full length.

Bruce Springsteen -- Chimes Of Freedom
Bruce Springsteen -- Chimes Of Freedom
CD EP - Columbia (667600 2) - Australia, 1999

01- TOUGHER THAN THE REST [Live 27 Apr 1988 version]
02- BE TRUE [Live 28 Mar 1988 version]
03- CHIMES OF FREEDOM [Live 03 Jul 1988 version]
04- BORN TO RUN [Live 27 Apr 1988 version]
Bruce Springsteen -- Chimes Of Freedom
Bruce Springsteen -- Chimes Of Freedom
MiniCD EP - CBS (653192 3) - Austria, 1988

Pressed in Austria for the European market. Comes in a blister pack.

01- TOUGHER THAN THE REST [Live 27 Apr 1988 version]
02- CHIMES OF FREEDOM [Live 03 Jul 1988 version]
03- BORN TO RUN [Live 27 Apr 1988 version]
Bruce Springsteen -- Chimes Of Freedom
Bruce Springsteen -- Chimes Of Freedom
CD EP - Columbia (667600 2) - Austria, 1999

Pressed in Austria for the European market.

01- TOUGHER THAN THE REST [Live 27 Apr 1988 version]
02- BE TRUE [Live 28 Mar 1988 version]
03- CHIMES OF FREEDOM [Live 03 Jul 1988 version]
04- BORN TO RUN [Live 27 Apr 1988 version]
Bruce Springsteen -- Chimes Of Freedom
Bruce Springsteen -- Chimes Of Freedom
12" EP - Columbia (CEP 44445) - Canada, 1988

A1- TOUGHER THAN THE REST [Live 27 Apr 1988 version]
A2- BE TRUE [Live 28 Mar 1988 version]
B1- CHIMES OF FREEDOM [Live 03 Jul 1988 version]
B2- BORN TO RUN [Live 27 Apr 1988 version]
Bruce Springsteen -- Chimes Of Freedom
Bruce Springsteen -- Chimes Of Freedom
MC EP - Columbia (CEPT 44445) - Canada, 1988

A1- TOUGHER THAN THE REST [Live 27 Apr 1988 version]
A2- BE TRUE [Live 28 Mar 1988 version]
A3- CHIMES OF FREEDOM [Live 03 Jul 1988 version]
A4- BORN TO RUN [Live 27 Apr 1988 version]
B1- TOUGHER THAN THE REST [Live 27 Apr 1988 version]
B2- BE TRUE [Live 28 Mar 1988 version]
B3- CHIMES OF FREEDOM [Live 03 Jul 1988 version]
B4- BORN TO RUN [Live 27 Apr 1988 version]
Bruce Springsteen -- Chimes Of Freedom
Bruce Springsteen -- Chimes Of Freedom
CD EP - Columbia (CEPK-44445) - Canada, 1988

Three variants of this version were issued.

01- TOUGHER THAN THE REST [Live 27 Apr 1988 version]
02- BE TRUE [Live 28 Mar 1988 version]
03- CHIMES OF FREEDOM [Live 03 Jul 1988 version]
04- BORN TO RUN [Live 27 Apr 1988 version]
Bruce Springsteen -- Chimes Of Freedom
Bruce Springsteen -- Chimes Of Freedom
CD EP - Columbia (CK 63822) - Canada, 1999

Two variants of this version were issued.

01- TOUGHER THAN THE REST [Live 27 Apr 1988 version]
02- BE TRUE [Live 28 Mar 1988 version]
03- CHIMES OF FREEDOM [Live 03 Jul 1988 version]
04- BORN TO RUN [Live 27 Apr 1988 version]
Bruce Springsteen -- Chimes Of Freedom
Bruce Springsteen -- Chimes Of Freedom
CD EP - Columbia (CK 69469) - Canada, 2000

Contains edited versions of TOUGHER THAN THE REST and CHIMES OF FREEDOM.

01- TOUGHER THAN THE REST [Live 27 Apr 1988 version]
02- BE TRUE [Live 28 Mar 1988 version]
03- CHIMES OF FREEDOM [Live 03 Jul 1988 version]
04- BORN TO RUN [Live 27 Apr 1988 version]
Bruce Springsteen -- Chimes Of Freedom
Bruce Springsteen -- Chimes Of Freedom
12" EP - CBS (8013549) - Costa Rica, 1988

A1- TOUGHER THAN THE REST [Live 27 Apr 1988 version]
A2- BE TRUE [Live 28 Mar 1988 version]
B1- CHIMES OF FREEDOM [Live 03 Jul 1988 version]
B2- BORN TO RUN [Live 27 Apr 1988 version]
Bruce Springsteen -- Chimes Of Freedom
Bruce Springsteen -- Chimes Of Freedom

12" EP - Columbia (4C 44445 / 88985484931) - Europe, 2018

Part of the The Album Collection Vol. 2, 1987-1996 box set, but some copies were also sold separately in Europe.

A1- TOUGHER THAN THE REST [Live 27 Apr 1988 version]
A2- BE TRUE [Live 28 Mar 1988 version]
B1- CHIMES OF FREEDOM [Live 03 Jul 1988 version]
B2- BORN TO RUN [Live 27 Apr 1988 version]
Bruce Springsteen -- Chimes Of Freedom
Bruce Springsteen -- Chimes Of Freedom
12" EP - CBS (653192 6) - Holland, 1988

Pressed in Holland for the European market.

A1- TOUGHER THAN THE REST [Live 27 Apr 1988 version]
A2- BE TRUE [Live 28 Mar 1988 version]
B1- CHIMES OF FREEDOM [Live 03 Jul 1988 version]
B2- BORN TO RUN [Live 27 Apr 1988 version]
Bruce Springsteen -- Chimes Of Freedom
Bruce Springsteen -- Chimes Of Freedom
CD EP - Sony (SRCS 8989) - Japan, 1999

Cardboard packaging.

01- TOUGHER THAN THE REST [Live 27 Apr 1988 version]
02- BE TRUE [Live 28 Mar 1988 version]
03- CHIMES OF FREEDOM [Live 03 Jul 1988 version]
04- BORN TO RUN [Live 27 Apr 1988 version]
Bruce Springsteen -- Chimes Of Freedom
Bruce Springsteen -- Chimes Of Freedom
CD EP - Sony (SRCS 8989) - Japan, 1999

Picture disc.

01- TOUGHER THAN THE REST [Live 27 Apr 1988 version]
02- BE TRUE [Live 28 Mar 1988 version]
03- CHIMES OF FREEDOM [Live 03 Jul 1988 version]
04- BORN TO RUN [Live 27 Apr 1988 version]
Bruce Springsteen -- Chimes Of Freedom
Bruce Springsteen -- Chimes Of Freedom
12" EP - CBS (QCLEP-18172) - Philippines, 1988

A1- TOUGHER THAN THE REST [Live 27 Apr 1988 version]
A2- BE TRUE [Live 28 Mar 1988 version]
B1- CHIMES OF FREEDOM [Live 03 Jul 1988 version]
B2- BORN TO RUN [Live 27 Apr 1988 version]
Bruce Springsteen -- Chimes Of Freedom
Bruce Springsteen -- Chimes Of Freedom
CD EP - Columbia (CDSIN 347 I) - South Africa, 1999

01- TOUGHER THAN THE REST [Live 27 Apr 1988 version]
02- BE TRUE [Live 28 Mar 1988 version]
03- CHIMES OF FREEDOM [Live 03 Jul 1988 version]
04- BORN TO RUN [Live 27 Apr 1988 version]
Bruce Springsteen -- Chimes Of Freedom
Bruce Springsteen -- Chimes Of Freedom
12" EP - CBS (653192 6) - Spain, 1988

A1- TOUGHER THAN THE REST [Live 27 Apr 1988 version]
A2- BE TRUE [Live 28 Mar 1988 version]
B1- CHIMES OF FREEDOM [Live 03 Jul 1988 version]
B2- BORN TO RUN [Live 27 Apr 1988 version]
Bruce Springsteen -- Chimes Of Freedom
Bruce Springsteen -- Chimes Of Freedom
CD EP - Columbia (CK 69469) - Taiwan, 1999

This is a U.S. pressing exported to Taiwan. The only difference between this and the U.S. version is the addition of the Taiwanese obi strip. Contains edited versions of TOUGHER THAN THE REST and CHIMES OF FREEDOM.

01- TOUGHER THAN THE REST [Live 27 Apr 1988 version]
02- BE TRUE [Live 28 Mar 1988 version]
03- CHIMES OF FREEDOM [Live 03 Jul 1988 version]
04- BORN TO RUN [Live 27 Apr 1988 version]
Bruce Springsteen -- Chimes Of Freedom
Bruce Springsteen -- Chimes Of Freedom
12" EP - CBS (8266) - Uruguay, 1988

A1- TOUGHER THAN THE REST [Live 27 Apr 1988 version]
A2- BE TRUE [Live 28 Mar 1988 version]
B1- CHIMES OF FREEDOM [Live 03 Jul 1988 version]
B2- BORN TO RUN [Live 27 Apr 1988 version]
Bruce Springsteen -- Chimes Of Freedom
Bruce Springsteen -- Chimes Of Freedom
MC EP - CBS (8266-4) - Uruguay, 1988

A1- TOUGHER THAN THE REST [Live 27 Apr 1988 version]
A2- BE TRUE [Live 28 Mar 1988 version]
B1- CHIMES OF FREEDOM [Live 03 Jul 1988 version]
B2- BORN TO RUN [Live 27 Apr 1988 version]
Bruce Springsteen -- Chimes Of Freedom
Bruce Springsteen -- Chimes Of Freedom
12" EP - Columbia (4C 44445) - USA, 1988

A1- TOUGHER THAN THE REST [Live 27 Apr 1988 version]
A2- BE TRUE [Live 28 Mar 1988 version]
B1- CHIMES OF FREEDOM [Live 03 Jul 1988 version]
B2- BORN TO RUN [Live 27 Apr 1988 version]
Bruce Springsteen -- Chimes Of Freedom
Bruce Springsteen -- Chimes Of Freedom
MC EP - Columbia (4CT 44445) - USA, 1988

A1- TOUGHER THAN THE REST [Live 27 Apr 1988 version]
A2- BE TRUE [Live 28 Mar 1988 version]
A3- CHIMES OF FREEDOM [Live 03 Jul 1988 version]
A4- BORN TO RUN [Live 27 Apr 1988 version]
B1- TOUGHER THAN THE REST [Live 27 Apr 1988 version]
B2- BE TRUE [Live 28 Mar 1988 version]
B3- CHIMES OF FREEDOM [Live 03 Jul 1988 version]
B4- BORN TO RUN [Live 27 Apr 1988 version]
Bruce Springsteen -- Live
Bruce Springsteen -- Live
MiniCD EP - Columbia (44K-44445-S1) - USA, 1988

Comes in a 12x3-inch die cut long pack. Contains edited versions of TOUGHER THAN THE REST and CHIMES OF FREEDOM.

01- TOUGHER THAN THE REST [Live 27 Apr 1988 version]
02- BE TRUE [Live 28 Mar 1988 version]
03- CHIMES OF FREEDOM [Live 03 Jul 1988 version]
04- BORN TO RUN [Live 27 Apr 1988 version]
Bruce Springsteen -- Chimes Of Freedom
Bruce Springsteen -- Chimes Of Freedom
CD EP - Columbia (CK 63822) - USA, 1999

Three variants of this version were issued.

01- TOUGHER THAN THE REST [Live 27 Apr 1988 version]
02- BE TRUE [Live 28 Mar 1988 version]
03- CHIMES OF FREEDOM [Live 03 Jul 1988 version]
04- BORN TO RUN [Live 27 Apr 1988 version]
Bruce Springsteen -- Chimes Of Freedom
Bruce Springsteen -- Chimes Of Freedom
CD EP - Columbia (CK 69469) - USA, 2000

Contains edited versions of TOUGHER THAN THE REST and CHIMES OF FREEDOM.

Three variants of this version were issued.

01- TOUGHER THAN THE REST [Live 27 Apr 1988 version]
02- BE TRUE [Live 28 Mar 1988 version]
03- CHIMES OF FREEDOM [Live 03 Jul 1988 version]
04- BORN TO RUN [Live 27 Apr 1988 version]

Video Anthology Home Video

Video Anthology / 1978-88 is a collection of 18 Bruce Springsteen music videos and concert performances, released on VHS on 31 Jan 1989. The home video was also released on LaserDisc.

Bruce Springsteen -- Video Anthology / 1978-88 (USA VHS cover art)
Bruce Springsteen -- Video Anthology / 1978-88 (USA VHS cover art)
Bruce Springsteen -- Video Anthology / 1978-88 (USA LaserDisc cover art)
Bruce Springsteen -- Video Anthology / 1978-88 (USA LaserDisc cover art)
Bruce Springsteen -- Video Anthology / 1978-88 (Japan LaserDisc cover art)
Bruce Springsteen -- Video Anthology / 1978-88 (Japan LaserDisc cover art)

  1. ROSALITA (COME OUT TONIGHT) [Live 08 Jul 1978 version] — originally released in 1978, directed by Arnold Levine
  2. THE RIVER [Live 21 Sep 1979 version] — originally released in 1980, directed by Danny Goldberg, Julian Schlossberg, Anthony Potenza
  3. THUNDER ROAD [Mix of live 21 Sep 1979 version and live 22 Sep 1979 version] — originally released in 1980, directed by Danny Goldberg, Julian Schlossberg, Anthony Potenza
  4. ATLANTIC CITY — originally released in 1982, directed by Arnold Levine
  5. DANCING IN THE DARK — originally released in 1984, directed by Brian De Palma
  6. BORN IN THE U.S.A. — originally released in 1984, directed by John Sayles
  7. I'M ON FIRE — originally released in 1985, directed by John Sayles
  8. GLORY DAYS — originally released in 1985, directed by John Sayles
  9. MY HOMETOWN [Live 30 Sep 1985 version] — originally released in 1985, directed by Arthur Rosato
  10. WAR [Live 30 Sep 1985 version] — originally released in 1986, directed by Arthur Rosato
  11. FIRE [Live 13 Oct 1986 version] — originally released in 1986
  12. BORN TO RUN [Live 19 Aug 1985 version] — originally released in 1987, directed by Arthur Rosato
  13. BRILLIANT DISGUISE — originally released in 1987, directed by Meiert Avis
  14. TUNNEL OF LOVE — originally released in 1987, directed by Meiert Avis
  15. ONE STEP UP — originally released in 1988, directed by Meiert Avis
  16. TOUGHER THAN THE REST [Live 27 Apr 1988 version] — originally released in1988, directed by Meiert Avis
  17. SPARE PARTS [Live 10 Jul 1988 version] — originally released in 1988, directed by Carol Dodds
  18. BORN TO RUN [Live 27 Apr 1988 version] — originally released in 1988, directed by Meiert Avis

Sonny reissued the video on DVD on 16 Jan 2001. Titled The Complete Video Anthology / 1978-2000, the new expanded release added a second disc with 15 additional music video, concert performances, and television appearances.

Bruce Springsteen -- The Complete Video Anthology / 1978-2000 (DVD cover art)
Bruce Springsteen -- The Complete Video Anthology / 1978-2000 (DVD cover art)

Disc 1:

  1. ROSALITA (COME OUT TONIGHT) [Live 08 Jul 1978 version] — originally released in 1978, directed by Arnold Levine
  2. THE RIVER [Live 21 Sep 1979 version] — originally released in 1980, directed by Danny Goldberg, Julian Schlossberg, Anthony Potenza
  3. THUNDER ROAD [Mix of live 21 Sep 1979 version and live 22 Sep 1979 version] — originally released in 1980, directed by Danny Goldberg, Julian Schlossberg, Anthony Potenza
  4. ATLANTIC CITY — originally released in 1982, directed by Arnold Levine
  5. DANCING IN THE DARK — originally released in 1984, directed by Brian De Palma
  6. BORN IN THE U.S.A. — originally released in 1984, directed by John Sayles
  7. I'M ON FIRE — originally released in 1985, directed by John Sayles
  8. GLORY DAYS — originally released in 1985, directed by John Sayles
  9. MY HOMETOWN [Live 30 Sep 1985 version] — originally released in 1985, directed by Arthur Rosato
  10. WAR [Live 30 Sep 1985 version] — originally released in 1986, directed by Arthur Rosato
  11. FIRE [Live 13 Oct 1986 version] — originally released in 1986
  12. BORN TO RUN [Live 19 Aug 1985 version] — originally released in 1987, directed by Arthur Rosato
  13. BRILLIANT DISGUISE — originally released in 1987, directed by Meiert Avis
  14. TUNNEL OF LOVE — originally released in 1987, directed by Meiert Avis
  15. ONE STEP UP — originally released in 1988, directed by Meiert Avis
  16. TOUGHER THAN THE REST [Live 27 Apr 1988 version] — originally released in1988, directed by Meiert Avis
  17. SPARE PARTS [Live 10 Jul 1988 version] — originally released in 1988, directed by Carol Dodds
  18. BORN TO RUN [Live 27 Apr 1988 version] — originally released in 1988, directed by Meiert Avis

Disc 2:

  1. HUMAN TOUCH — originally released in 1992, directed by Meiert Avis
  2. BETTER DAYS — originally released in 1992, directed by Meiert Avis
  3. 57 CHANNELS (AND NOTHIN' ON) — originally released in 1992, directed by Adam Bernstein
  4. LEAP OF FAITH [Live 06 Aug 1992 version] — originally released in 1992, directed by Meiert Avis
  5. STREETS OF PHILADELPHIA — originally released in 1993, directed by Jonathan Demme and Ted Demme
  6. MURDER INCORPORATED — originally released in 1995, directed by Jonathan Demme
  7. SECRET GARDEN — originally released in 1995, directed by Peter Care
  8. HUNGRY HEART [Live 09 Jul 1995 version] — originally released in 1995, directed by Rudi Dolezal and Hannes Rossacher
  9. DEAD MAN WALKIN' — originally released in 1196, directed by Tim Robbins
  10. THE GHOST OF TOM JOAD — originally released in 1996, directed by Arnold Levine
  11. THE GHOST OF TOM JOAD [Live 27 Nov 1995 version] — from The Tonight Show With Jay Leno
  12. HIGHWAY PATROLMAN — previously unreleased, directed by Sean Penn
  13. IF I SHOULD FALL BEHIND [25 Sep 1999 sound-check version] — previously unreleased, directed by Jonathan Demme
  14. BORN IN THE U.S.A. [Live 20 Nov 1998 version] — from The Charlie Rose Show
  15. LIFT ME UP — audio only, plays over end credits
  16. SECRET GARDEN [with Strings] — previously unreleased, directed by Peter Care

Japanese Singles Collection -Greatest Hits-

Japanese Singles Collection -Greatest Hits- is a Bruce Springsteen compilation album released by Sony Music Japan in 2023. The compilation, which was exclusively released in Japan, consists of previously released 35 audio tracks and 62 video tracks. The collection is part of a 26-title reissue campaign to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Bruce Springsteen's debut album. The series, issued in three waves (25 Oct 2023, 22 Nov 2023, and 20 Dec 2023), includes 25 albums originally released between 1973 and 2014 plus a new compilation album that includes all of Springsteen's singles released in Japan from 1975 to 1999. All audio CD's were manufactured using Sony Japan's Blu-spec CD2 format.

Bruce Springsteen -- Japanese Singles Collection -Greatest Hits-
Bruce Springsteen -- Japanese Singles Collection -Greatest Hits-

Disc 1: (audio CD)

  1. BORN TO RUN
  2. TENTH AVENUE FREEZE-OUT
  3. PROVE IT ALL NIGHT
  4. BADLANDS
  5. HUNGRY HEART
  6. I WANNA MARRY YOU
  7. SANTA CLAUSE IS COMIN' TO TOWN [Live 12 Dec 1975 version]
  8. ATLANTIC CITY
  9. DANCING IN THE DARK
  10. COVER ME
  11. BORN IN THE U.S.A.
  12. I'M ON FIRE
  13. GLORY DAYS
  14. I'M GOIN' DOWN
  15. MY HOMETOWN
  16. WAR [Live 30 Sep 1985 version]
  17. FIRE [Live 16 Dec 1978 version]

Disc 2: (audio CD)

  1. BRILLIANT DISGUISE
  2. TUNNEL OF LOVE
  3. ONE STEP UP
  4. TOUGHER THAN THE REST
  5. SPARE PARTS
  6. HUMAN TOUCH
  7. BETTER DAYS
  8. 57 CHANNELS (AND NOTHIN' ON)
  9. ROLL OF THE DICE
  10. STREETS OF PHILADELPHIA
  11. SECRET GARDEN
  12. THE GHOST OF TOM JOAD
  13. DEAD MAN WALKIN'
  14. BLOOD BROTHERS [Alternate studio version]
  15. I WANNA BE WITH YOU
  16. CHIMES OF FREEDOM [Live 03 Jul 1988 version]
  17. AMERICAN BEAUTY
  18. I'LL STAND BY YOU

Disc 3: (DVD)

  1. ROSALITA (COME OUT TONIGHT) [Live 08 Jul 1978 version]
  2. BORN TO RUN [Live 19 Aug 1985 version]
  3. TENTH AVENUE FREEZE-OUT [Live 05 Nov 1980 version]
  4. THUNDER ROAD [Live 05 Nov 1980 version]
  5. PROVE IT ALL NIGHT [Live 08 Jul 1978 version]
  6. BADLANDS [Live 05 Nov 1980 version]
  7. HUNGRY HEART [Live 09 Jul 1995 version]
  8. I WANNY MARRY YOU [Live 05 Nov 1980 version]
  9. THE RIVER [Live 21 Sep 1979 version]
  10. ATLANTIC CITY
  11. HIGHWAY PATROLMAN
  12. DANCING IN THE DARK
  13. COVER ME [Live 30 Jun 2013 version]
  14. BORN IN THE U.S.A.
  15. I'M ON FIRE
  16. GLORY DAYS
  17. I'M GOIN' DOWN [Live 30 Jun 2013 version]
  18. MY HOMETOWN [Live 30 Sep 1985 version]
  19. WAR [Live 30 Sep 1985 version]
  20. FIRE [Live 13 Oct 1986 version]
  21. BRILLIANT DISGUISE
  22. TUNNEL OF LOVE
  23. ONE STEP UP
  24. TOUGHER THAN THE REST [Live 27 Apr 1988 version]
  25. SPARE PARTS [Live 10 Jul 1988 version]
  26. VIGILANTE MAN [Live Feb 1988 version]
  27. HUMAN TOUCH
  28. BETTER DAYS
  29. 57 CHANNELS (AND NOTHIN' ON)
  30. ROLL OF THE DICE [Live 22 Sep 1992 version]
  31. LEAP OF FAITH [Live 06 Aug 1992 version]
  32. IF I SHOULD FALL BEHIND [25 Sep 1999 sound-check version]

Disc 4: (DVD)

  1. STREETS OF PHILADELPHIA [1993 music video version]
  2. MURDER INCORPORATED
  3. SECRET GARDEN
  4. THE GHOST OF TOM JOAD [Live 27 Nov 1995 (NBC Studios) version]
  5. DEAD MAN WALKIN'
  6. LONESOME DAY
  7. WAITIN' ON A SUNNY DAY [Live 16 Oct 2002 version]
  8. DEVILS & DUST
  9. RADIO NOWHERE
  10. LONG WALK HOME
  11. WORKING ON A DREAM
  12. THE LAST CARNIVAL
  13. A NIGHT WITH THE JERSEY DEVIL
  14. SAVE MY LOVE
  15. WE TAKE CARE OF OUR OWN
  16. ROCKY GROUND
  17. HIGH HOPES
  18. JUST LIKE FIRE WOULD
  19. HELLO SUNSHINE
  20. TUCSON TRAIN
  21. WESTERN STARS
  22. I'LL STAND BY YOU
  23. LETTER TO YOU
  24. GHOSTS
  25. THE POWER OF PRAYER
  26. I'LL SEE YOU IN MY DREAMS
  27. DO I LOVE YOU (INDEED I DO)
  28. NIGHTSHIFT
  29. DON'T PLAY THAT SONG
  30. TURN BACK THE HANDS OF TIME

Credits

Thanks Jake (ol'catfishinthelake at BTX and Greasy Lake) for the lyrics help.

Available Versions

List of available versions of TOUGHER THAN THE REST on this website:

TOUGHER THAN THE REST [Album version]
TOUGHER THAN THE REST [Live 27 Apr 1988 version]
TOUGHER THAN THE REST [Live 28 Apr 1988 version]
TOUGHER THAN THE REST [Live July 2018 version]

Page last updated: 24 May 2020