10 Best Live Versions Of Rock Music Classics
3. Tenth Avenue Freeze-Out - Bruce Springsteen (1980)
The devotion that fans have to Springsteen is only matched by the sheer amount of energy he's able to exert during his live shows.
This track famously gave Springsteen a lot of headaches when it came to the structuring and recording process. And even when they got it nailed down, the single performed fairly poorly. But, the song became a highlight of live shows, and as a result a fan favourite. Watching this you can see why.
Any and all footage of 'The Boss' demonstrates the sheer amount of respect and appreciation he has for his audience. He takes this job about as seriously as it's possible to. Considering the long shows this guy does, it's an impressive feet in itself.
Every now and then he forgoes the guitar and becomes the mic wielding frontman. This performances saw Springsteen stage diving, crowd surfing and busting a variety of moves reminiscent of 'The King', all while managing to maintain an unwavering vocal performance.
Plus, the sax solo that opens this song is unrivalled, it's worth your time for that alone.