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Looking back at Bruce Springsteen's two epic shows at Sheffield United's Bramall Lane

Looking back at Bruce Springsteens two epic shows at Sheffield Uniteds Bramall Lane
Fans were treated to hit after hit when Springsteen paid a visit

There's been a lot of gaffers at Bramall Lane down the years but today we are taking a look back to when the Boss himself Bruce Springsteen absolutely rocked Sheffield United’s ground.

The American icon brought Bruce Springsteen’s Tunnel of Love Express, featuring The E-Street Band, to the home of the Blades back in 1988. The Boss played two epic dates at Bramall Lane on July 9 and July 10.

Those who came on the opening night got a little more bang for their buck with the star performing four more songs. Although Springsteen, famed for his long gigs, is unlikely to have disappointed either of the crowds with over 30 songs being played on each night.

Fans won’t be too surprised to know that on both evenings Springsteen and his band did two encores.

Tickets for the packed shows cost £17.50 which doesn’t sound too bad to us with crowds coming from across Yorkshire.

You can see a video of peak Springsteen performing at Bramall Lane below

As we mentioned, those setlists from both nights were looking pretty epic and packed with Springsteen classics.

You can take a look at them both, comparing and contrasting each night, below.

Setlist from July 9, 1988

Tunnel of Love

Boom Boom

Adam Raised a Cain

The River

All That Heaven Will Allow

Seeds

Cover Me

Brilliant Disguise

Downbound Train

War

Born in the U.S.A.

Chimes of Freedom

Paradise by the "C"

She's the One

You Can Look (But You Better Not Touch)

I'm a Coward

I'm on Fire

Tougher Than the Rest

Spare Parts

Because the Night

Dancing in the Dark

Light of Day

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Setlist from July 10, 1988

Tunnel of Love

Boom Boom

Adam Raised a Cain

Downbound Train

All That Heaven Will Allow

The River

Seeds

Roulette

Cover Me

Brilliant Disguise

War

Born in the U.S.A.

Chimes of Freedom

Tougher Than the Rest

Who Do You Love?

She's the One

You Can Look (But You Better Not Touch)

I'm a Coward

I'm on Fire

Spare Parts

Because the Night

Dancing in the Dark

Light of Day

Land of 1000 Dances

Encore

Born to Run

Hungry Heart

Glory Days

Can't Help Falling in Love

Bobby Jean

Cadillac Ranch

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Encore II

Tenth Avenue Freeze-Out

Sweet Soul Music

Raise Your Hand

Lonely Teardrops

Twist and Shout

It has been some time since we've seen a gig at Bramall Lane but across the city there are rumours those famous Sheffield Wednesday fans the Arctic Monkeys will be hosting some massive homecoming shows in Hillsborough Park in 2021.

We'll keep you posted about any developments around those rumours.

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