S.O.S. Racisme 1988 (1988-06-18)

~ Festival

Annotation

Broadcast on French TV.

Guest appearance by Bruce and Clarence Clemons at the “S.O.S. Racism Concert”. The Promised Land and My Hometown both get unique treatments – The Promised Land includes Clarence on the saxophone, with him and Bruce singing the last chorus together. First acoustic My Hometown. The two Springsteen originals are followed by fantastic solo performances of Blowin’ in the Wind and his first ever performance in Europe of Bad Moon Rising.

Annotation last modified on 2025-05-05 12:12 UTC.

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main performers:Joan Baez (US folk singer)
Alain Bashung
Guy Bedos
Burning Spear
Canada (French group from 80's)
The Christians
Johnny Clegg
Charlélie Couture
Indochine
Cheb Kader
Mory Kanté
Ray Lema
Malavoi
Elli Medeiros
Youssou N’Dour
Steel Pulse
T’Pau
guest performers:Clarence Clemons (background vocals, tenor saxophone, tambourine)
Bruce Springsteen (other vocals [vocals], harmonica, acoustic guitar)
held at:Château de Vincennes in Vincennes, Val-de-Marne, Île-de-France, France
recording location for:Bad Moon Rising (live, 1988‐06‐18: Château de Vincennes, Paris, France) by Bruce Springsteen
Bad Moon Rising (live, 1988‐06‐18: Château de Vincennes, Paris, France) by Bruce Springsteen
Bad Moon Rising (live, 1988‐06‐18: Château de Vincennes, Paris, France) by Bruce Springsteen
Bad Moon Rising (live, 1988‐06‐18: Château de Vincennes, Paris, France) by Bruce Springsteen
Bad Moon Rising (live, 1988‐06‐18: Château de Vincennes, Paris, France) by Bruce Springsteen
Bad Moon Rising (live, 1988‐06‐18: Château de Vincennes, Paris, France) by Bruce Springsteen
Bad Moon Rising (live, 1988‐06‐18: Château de Vincennes, Paris, France) by Bruce Springsteen
Blowin’ in the Wind (live, 1988‐06‐18: Château de Vincennes, Paris, France) by Bruce Springsteen
Blowin’ in the Wind (live, 1988‐06‐18: Château de Vincennes, Paris, France) by Bruce Springsteen
Blowin’ in the Wind (live, 1988‐06‐18: Château de Vincennes, Paris, France) by Bruce Springsteen
Blowin’ in the Wind (live, 1988‐06‐18: Château de Vincennes, Paris, France) by Bruce Springsteen
Blowing in the Wind (live, 1988‐06‐18: Château De Vincennes, Paris, France) by Bruce Springsteen
Blowing in the Wind (live, 1988‐06‐18: Château de Vincennes, Paris, France) by Bruce Springsteen
Blowing in the Wind (live, 1988‐06‐18: Château de Vincennes, Paris, France) by Bruce Springsteen
My Hometown (live, 1988‐06‐18: Château de Vincennes, Paris, France) by Bruce Springsteen with Clarence Clemons
My Hometown (live, 1988‐06‐18: Château de Vincennes, Paris, France) by Bruce Springsteen with Clarence Clemons
My Hometown (live, 1988‐06‐18: Château de Vincennes, Paris, France) by Bruce Springsteen with Clarence Clemons
My Hometown (live, 1988‐06‐18: Château de Vincennes, Paris, France) by Bruce Springsteen with Clarence Clemons
My Hometown (live, 1988‐06‐18: Château de Vincennes, Paris, France) by Bruce Springsteen with Clarence Clemons
My Hometown (live, 1988‐06‐18: Château de Vincennes, Paris, France) by Bruce Springsteen with Clarence Clemons
The Promised Land (live, 1988‐06‐18: Château de Vincennes, Paris, France) by Bruce Springsteen with Clarence Clemons
The Promised Land (live, 1988‐06‐18: Château de Vincennes, Paris, France) by Bruce Springsteen with Clarence Clemons
The Promised Land (live, 1988‐06‐18: Château de Vincennes, Paris, France) by Bruce Springsteen with Clarence Clemons
The Promised Land (live, 1988‐06‐18: Château de Vincennes, Paris, France) by Bruce Springsteen with Clarence Clemons
The Promised Land (live, 1988‐06‐18: Château de Vincennes, Paris, France) by Bruce Springsteen with Clarence Clemons
The Promised Land (live, 1988‐06‐18: Château de Vincennes, Paris, France) by Bruce Springsteen with Clarence Clemons
The Promised Land (live, 1988‐06‐18: Château de Vincennes, Paris, France) by Bruce Springsteen with Clarence Clemons
recording location for:Acoustic Tales by Bruce Springsteen
Behind the Wall by Bruce Springsteen
Christic Night by Bruce Springsteen
Nobody Sings Dylan…Like Bruce Springsteen (red vinyl) by Bruce Springsteen
Nobody Sings Dylan…Like Bruce Springsteen (picture disc) by Bruce Springsteen
Nobody Sings Dylan…Like Bruce Springsteen (black vinyl) by Bruce Springsteen
S.O.S. Racisme! by Bruce (Bruce Springsteen) and Clarence
This Is Not a Dark Ride by Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band
Tunnel of Love Express Tour: Live in Basel, Switzerland, July 14th 1988 by Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band
Where the Human Spirit Sings: The Rarest Live Performances, Vol. 2 by Bruce Springsteen
setlist.fm:https://www.setlist.fm/festival/1988/sos-racisme-1988-3d6695b.html [info]
https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/bruce-springsteen/1988/chateau-de-nonette-nonette-france-2bdde8aa.html [info]
https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/indochine/1988/esplanade-du-chateau-de-vincennes-paris-france-2bfd581a.html [info]
reviews:http://brucebase.wikidot.com/1988#180688 [info]

Setlist

Artist: Joan Baez


Artist: Johnny Clegg


Artist: Steel Pulse


Artist: T’Pau


Artist: Youssou N’Dour


Artist: Bruce Springsteen
and
Artist: Clarence Clemons

The Promised Land
My Hometown
Blowin’ in the Wind
Bad Moon Rising