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Bruce Springsteen Live in Atlantic City Performing 'Working on a Dream'

Venue: Stadio Olimpico Location: Atlantic City, NJ, United States Date: September 19, 1997

By September 1997, Bruce Springsteen was riding high on the success of his preceding album, "The Ghost of Tom Joad," released in 1995. This album, rooted in storytelling and social commentary, showcased a more introspective side of Springsteen, markedly different from the anthemic sound of his earlier work. At the time of the live recording at Stadio Olimpico, Springsteen was gearing up for his "Working on a Dream" tour in 2009, which would reignite his powerful connection with audiences. Interestingly, the show highlights Springsteen's ability to blend intimate tracks like "Atlantic City" with electrifying performances, showing his evolution as a performer over decades. Fans were treated to a glimpse of a beloved artist who could shift from deep narratives to powerful rock energy, proving that whether in a stadium or a smaller venue, his essence remained the same.

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