Ottawa Civic Centtre 1981

~ Release by Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band (see all versions of this release, 3 available)

Annotation

Another solid and highly satisfying set from the continuation of the
River tour in early 1981. The highlight this night for me is the
unusual fifth position inclusion of “The Price You Pay” in a wonderful
stripped down arrangement that I had forgotten was ever played. Its a
fantastic performance of one of Bruce’s least played but most beloved
songs. Also notable this night is the always welcome cover of Bobby
Fuller’s “I Fought the Law,” a plaintive (could there be any other
kind?) “Wreck on the Highway” and “I’m a Rocker” to open the encore.

-‐Butterking for JEMS

Known faults

Slight cuts in “The Promised Land” and “Hungry Heart”.

Annotation last modified on 2025-12-25 11:31 UTC.

Tracklist

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1Backstreets
drums (drum set) [drums]:
Max Weinberg (on 1981-01-24)
electric bass guitar:
Garry Tallent (on 1981-01-24)
lead vocals:
Bruce Springsteen (on 1981-01-24)
performer:
The E Street Band (on 1981-01-24)
recorded at:
1981‐01‐24: Ottawa Civic Centre, Ottawa, ON, Canada (1981-01-24)
recorded at:
Ottawa Civic Centre (TD Place Arena) in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada (on 1981-01-24)
live recording of:
Backstreets (on 1981-01-24)
publisher:
Bruce Springsteen (in 2003)
lyricist and composer:
Bruce Springsteen (from 1974 until 1975)
arranger:
Bruce Springsteen
publisher:
Intersong Music Ltd. and Laurel Canyon Music Ltd. (publishing company of Mike Appel and Jim Cretecos) (in 1975)
9:27
2Rosalita
drums (drum set) [drums]:
Max Weinberg (on 1981-01-24)
electric bass guitar:
Garry Tallent (on 1981-01-24)
lead vocals:
Bruce Springsteen (on 1981-01-24)
performer:
The E Street Band (on 1981-01-24)
recorded at:
1981‐01‐24: Ottawa Civic Centre, Ottawa, ON, Canada (1981-01-24)
recorded at:
Ottawa Civic Centre (TD Place Arena) in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada (on 1981-01-24)
live recording of:
Rosalita (Come Out Tonight) (on 1981-01-24)
lyricist and composer:
Bruce Springsteen (from 1972 until 1973)
arranger:
Bruce Springsteen
publisher:
Intersong Music Ltd. and Laurel Canyon Music Ltd. (publishing company of Mike Appel and Jim Cretecos) (in 1973)
11:36
3I’m a Rocker
drums (drum set) [drums]:
Max Weinberg (on 1981-01-24)
electric bass guitar:
Garry Tallent (on 1981-01-24)
lead vocals:
Bruce Springsteen (on 1981-01-24)
performer:
The E Street Band (on 1981-01-24)
recorded at:
1981‐01‐24: Ottawa Civic Centre, Ottawa, ON, Canada (1981-01-24)
recorded at:
Ottawa Civic Centre (TD Place Arena) in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada (on 1981-01-24)
live recording of:
I’m a Rocker (on 1981-01-24)
publisher:
Bruce Springsteen (in 1980)
lyricist and composer:
Bruce Springsteen (from 1979 until 1980)
publisher:
Zomba Music Publishing Ltd.
4:14
4Jungleland
drums (drum set) [drums]:
Max Weinberg (on 1981-01-24)
electric bass guitar:
Garry Tallent (on 1981-01-24)
lead vocals:
Bruce Springsteen (on 1981-01-24)
performer:
The E Street Band (on 1981-01-24)
recorded at:
1981‐01‐24: Ottawa Civic Centre, Ottawa, ON, Canada (1981-01-24)
recorded at:
Ottawa Civic Centre (TD Place Arena) in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada (on 1981-01-24)
live recording of:
Jungleland (on 1981-01-24)
publisher:
Bruce Springsteen (in 2003)
lyricist and composer:
Bruce Springsteen (from 1974 until 1975)
arranger:
Bruce Springsteen
publisher:
Intersong Music Ltd. and Laurel Canyon Music Ltd. (publishing company of Mike Appel and Jim Cretecos) (in 1975)
10:35
5Born to Run
drums (drum set) [drums]:
Max Weinberg (on 1981-01-24)
electric bass guitar:
Garry Tallent (on 1981-01-24)
lead vocals:
Bruce Springsteen (on 1981-01-24)
performer:
The E Street Band (on 1981-01-24)
recorded at:
1981‐01‐24: Ottawa Civic Centre, Ottawa, ON, Canada (1981-01-24)
recorded at:
Ottawa Civic Centre (TD Place Arena) in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada (on 1981-01-24)
live recording of:
Born to Run (on 1981-01-24)
publisher:
Bruce Springsteen (in 1975, in 1988, in 2003)
lyricist and composer:
Bruce Springsteen (in 1974)
publisher:
Bruce Springsteen Music, Intersong Music Ltd., Penjane, Sony/ATV Music Publishing (UK) Ltd., Universal Music Publishing France (not for release label use!), Universal Music Works (GMR affiliated) and Laurel Canyon Music Ltd. (publishing company of Mike Appel and Jim Cretecos) (in 1974)
sub-publisher:
シンコーミュージック・エンタテイメント (Shinko Music Entertainment Co., Ltd.) and ユニバーサル・ミュージック・パブリッシング Synch事業部 (Universal Music Publishing, Synch Division)
4:42
6Detroit Medley
drums (drum set) [drums]:
Max Weinberg (on 1981-01-24)
electric bass guitar:
Garry Tallent (on 1981-01-24)
lead vocals:
Bruce Springsteen (on 1981-01-24)
performer:
The E Street Band (on 1981-01-24)
recorded at:
1981‐01‐24: Ottawa Civic Centre, Ottawa, ON, Canada (1981-01-24)
recorded at:
Ottawa Civic Centre (TD Place Arena) in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada (on 1981-01-24)
live cover recording of:
Detroit Medley (on 1981-01-24)
arranger:
Bruce Springsteen
medley of:
C. C. Rider (Jerry Lee Lewis version)
medley of:
Devil With the Blue Dress
medley of:
Good Golly Miss Molly
medley of:
Jenny Take a Ride
11:59