DANCING IN THE DARK

Album version



I get up in the evening and I ain't got nothing to say
I come home in the morning, I go to bed feeling the same way
I ain't nothing but tired, man I'm just tired and bored with myself
Hey there baby, I could use just a little help

You can't start a fire, you can't start a fire without a spark
This gun's for hire even if we're just dancing in the dark

Message just keep getting clearer, radio's on and I'm moving 'round my place
I check my look in the mirror, I wanna change my clothes, my hair, my face
Man, I ain't getting nowhere, I'm just living in a dump like this
There's something happening somewhere, baby I just know that there is

You can't start a fire, you can't start a fire without a spark
This gun's for hire even if we're just dancing in the dark

You sit around getting older, there's a joke here somewhere and it's on me
I'll shake this world off my shoulders, come on baby this laugh's on me

Stay on the streets of this town and they'll be carving you up alright
They say you gotta stay hungry, hey baby, I'm just about starving tonight
I'm dying for some action, I'm sick of sitting 'round here trying to write this book
I need a love reaction, come on now baby gimme just one look

You can't start a fire sitting 'round crying over a broken heart
This gun's for hire even if we're just dancing in the dark
You can't start a fire worrying about your little world falling apart
This gun's for hire even if we're just dancing in the dark
Even if we're just dancing in the dark
Even if we're just dancing in the dark
Even if we're just dancing in the dark
Hey baby!


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Info

DANCING IN THE DARK is a song written by Bruce Springsteen and released on his 1984 album Born In The U.S.A.. The above lyrics are for Bruce Springsteen's album version of DANCING IN THE DARK as released in 1984.


The album version of DANCING IN THE DARK was included on the Greatest Hits (1995 edition) compilation album, The Essential Bruce Springsteen (both 2003 and 2015 editions) compilation album, the Greatest Hits (2009 editions) compilation album, and the Collection: 1973-2012 compilation album, and the Japanese Singles Collection -Greatest Hits- compilation album.

Writing and Recording

DANCING IN THE DARK was likely written sometime around January 1984 after Springsteen's manager, Jon Landau, asked the exhausted Springsteen that the album needed a single. He didn't take it well and said "Look, I've written seventy songs; you want another one, you write it." By this time Bruce had written and recorded almost 90 songs, including the ones on the Nebraska album; around 80 songs when the Nebraska material is not included. Despite his frustration, Springsteen sat on the bed in his New York City hotel room and wrote the song in a single night. The song sums up his state of mind, his isolation, and frustrations of trying to write a hit-single that would catapult him to world fame.

The album version of DANCING IN THE DARK was recorded on February 14, 1984 at the Hit Factory in New York City. Five other takes of the song were also recorded on that day.

Born In The U.S.A.

Born In The U.S.A. is Bruce Springsteen's seventh studio album. It was released on 04 Jun 1984 on Columbia Records. It was recorded between January 1982 and February 1984 at The Hit Factory and The Power Station in New York City, NY.

Bruce Springsteen -- Born In The U.S.A.
Bruce Springsteen -- Born In The U.S.A.

The album features 12 tracks and clocks at 46:57. It is produced by produced by Jon Landau, Chuck Plotkin, Bruce Springsteen, and Steven Van Zandt.

Music Video

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The music video for DANCING IN THE DARK was included on the Video Anthology / 1978-88 home video and the Japanese Singles Collection -Greatest Hits- compilation album. It was posted on Bruce Springsteen's VEVO YouTube channel in October 2009.


Single Release

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Bruce Springsteen -- "Dancing In The Dark / My Hometown"
Bruce Springsteen -- "Dancing In The Dark / My Hometown"

7" single - CBS (7012843) - Costa Rica, 1984

Sunburst labels version, comes in a CBS company sleeve.

A1- DANCING IN THE DARK
B1- MY HOMETOWN
Bruce Springsteen -- "Dancing In The Dark / My Hometown"
Bruce Springsteen -- "Dancing In The Dark / My Hometown"

7" single - CBS (7012843) - Costa Rica, 1984

Pink labels version, comes in a CBS company sleeve.

A1- DANCING IN THE DARK
B1- MY HOMETOWN
Bruce Springsteen -- Dancing In The Dark
Bruce Springsteen -- Dancing In The Dark

12" single - CBS (12.4436) - Holland, 1984

Both sunburst label and red label versions were issued.

A1- DANCING IN THE DARK [Blaster Mix]
B1- DANCING IN THE DARK [Radio]
B2- DANCING IN THE DARK [Dub]
Bruce Springsteen -- Dancing In The Dark
Bruce Springsteen -- Dancing In The Dark

12" single - CBS (TA 4436) - Holland, 1984

A1- DANCING IN THE DARK [Extended Mix]
B1- PINK CADILLAC
Bruce Springsteen -- Dancing In The Dark
Bruce Springsteen -- Dancing In The Dark

7" single - CBS / Sony (07SP 810) - Japan, 1984

Comes with a picture insert. Promotional copies are identical to the commercial ones with the exception of "NOT FOR SALE / SAMPLE" (in Japanese) imprint above the catalogue number on the labels.

A1- DANCING IN THE DARK
B1- PINK CADILLAC
Bruce Springsteen -- Cover Me
Bruce Springsteen -- Cover Me

12" EP - CBS (TA 4662) - UK, 1984

A1- COVER ME [Extended Dance Mix]
A2- JERSEY GIRL [Live 09 Jul 1981 version]
B1- DANCING IN THE DARK [Dub version]
Bruce Springsteen -- Cover Me
Bruce Springsteen -- Cover Me

12" EP - CBS (QTA 4662) - UK, 1985

Both sunburst label and red label versions were issued.

A1- COVER ME [Undercover Mix]
A2- COVER ME [Dub]
A3- SHUT OUT THE LIGHT
B1- DANCING IN THE DARK [Dub]
B2- JERSEY GIRL [Live 09 Jul 1981 version]

Video Anthology Home Video

Video Anthology / 1978-88 is a collection of 18 Bruce Springsteen music videos and concert performances, released on VHS on 31 Jan 1989. The home video was also released on LaserDisc.

Bruce Springsteen -- Video Anthology / 1978-88 (USA VHS cover art)
Bruce Springsteen -- Video Anthology / 1978-88 (USA VHS cover art)
Bruce Springsteen -- Video Anthology / 1978-88 (USA LaserDisc cover art)
Bruce Springsteen -- Video Anthology / 1978-88 (USA LaserDisc cover art)
Bruce Springsteen -- Video Anthology / 1978-88 (Japan LaserDisc cover art)
Bruce Springsteen -- Video Anthology / 1978-88 (Japan LaserDisc cover art)

  1. ROSALITA (COME OUT TONIGHT) [Live 08 Jul 1978 version] — originally released in 1978, directed by Arnold Levine
  2. THE RIVER [Live 21 Sep 1979 version] — originally released in 1980, directed by Danny Goldberg, Julian Schlossberg, Anthony Potenza
  3. THUNDER ROAD [Mix of live 21 Sep 1979 version and live 22 Sep 1979 version] — originally released in 1980, directed by Danny Goldberg, Julian Schlossberg, Anthony Potenza
  4. ATLANTIC CITY — originally released in 1982, directed by Arnold Levine
  5. DANCING IN THE DARK — originally released in 1984, directed by Brian De Palma
  6. BORN IN THE U.S.A. — originally released in 1984, directed by John Sayles
  7. I'M ON FIRE — originally released in 1985, directed by John Sayles
  8. GLORY DAYS — originally released in 1985, directed by John Sayles
  9. MY HOMETOWN [Live 30 Sep 1985 version] — originally released in 1985, directed by Arthur Rosato
  10. WAR [Live 30 Sep 1985 version] — originally released in 1986, directed by Arthur Rosato
  11. FIRE [Live 13 Oct 1986 version] — originally released in 1986
  12. BORN TO RUN [Live 19 Aug 1985 version] — originally released in 1987, directed by Arthur Rosato
  13. BRILLIANT DISGUISE — originally released in 1987, directed by Meiert Avis
  14. TUNNEL OF LOVE — originally released in 1987, directed by Meiert Avis
  15. ONE STEP UP — originally released in 1988, directed by Meiert Avis
  16. TOUGHER THAN THE REST [Live 27 Apr 1988 version] — originally released in1988, directed by Meiert Avis
  17. SPARE PARTS [Live 10 Jul 1988 version] — originally released in 1988, directed by Carol Dodds
  18. BORN TO RUN [Live 27 Apr 1988 version] — originally released in 1988, directed by Meiert Avis

Sonny reissued the video on DVD on 16 Jan 2001. Titled The Complete Video Anthology / 1978-2000, the new expanded release added a second disc with 15 additional music video, concert performances, and television appearances.

Bruce Springsteen -- The Complete Video Anthology / 1978-2000 (DVD cover art)
Bruce Springsteen -- The Complete Video Anthology / 1978-2000 (DVD cover art)

Disc 1:

  1. ROSALITA (COME OUT TONIGHT) [Live 08 Jul 1978 version] — originally released in 1978, directed by Arnold Levine
  2. THE RIVER [Live 21 Sep 1979 version] — originally released in 1980, directed by Danny Goldberg, Julian Schlossberg, Anthony Potenza
  3. THUNDER ROAD [Mix of live 21 Sep 1979 version and live 22 Sep 1979 version] — originally released in 1980, directed by Danny Goldberg, Julian Schlossberg, Anthony Potenza
  4. ATLANTIC CITY — originally released in 1982, directed by Arnold Levine
  5. DANCING IN THE DARK — originally released in 1984, directed by Brian De Palma
  6. BORN IN THE U.S.A. — originally released in 1984, directed by John Sayles
  7. I'M ON FIRE — originally released in 1985, directed by John Sayles
  8. GLORY DAYS — originally released in 1985, directed by John Sayles
  9. MY HOMETOWN [Live 30 Sep 1985 version] — originally released in 1985, directed by Arthur Rosato
  10. WAR [Live 30 Sep 1985 version] — originally released in 1986, directed by Arthur Rosato
  11. FIRE [Live 13 Oct 1986 version] — originally released in 1986
  12. BORN TO RUN [Live 19 Aug 1985 version] — originally released in 1987, directed by Arthur Rosato
  13. BRILLIANT DISGUISE — originally released in 1987, directed by Meiert Avis
  14. TUNNEL OF LOVE — originally released in 1987, directed by Meiert Avis
  15. ONE STEP UP — originally released in 1988, directed by Meiert Avis
  16. TOUGHER THAN THE REST [Live 27 Apr 1988 version] — originally released in1988, directed by Meiert Avis
  17. SPARE PARTS [Live 10 Jul 1988 version] — originally released in 1988, directed by Carol Dodds
  18. BORN TO RUN [Live 27 Apr 1988 version] — originally released in 1988, directed by Meiert Avis

Disc 2:

  1. HUMAN TOUCH — originally released in 1992, directed by Meiert Avis
  2. BETTER DAYS — originally released in 1992, directed by Meiert Avis
  3. 57 CHANNELS (AND NOTHIN' ON) — originally released in 1992, directed by Adam Bernstein
  4. LEAP OF FAITH [Live 06 Aug 1992 version] — originally released in 1992, directed by Meiert Avis
  5. STREETS OF PHILADELPHIA — originally released in 1993, directed by Jonathan Demme and Ted Demme
  6. MURDER INCORPORATED — originally released in 1995, directed by Jonathan Demme
  7. SECRET GARDEN — originally released in 1995, directed by Peter Care
  8. HUNGRY HEART [Live 09 Jul 1995 version] — originally released in 1995, directed by Rudi Dolezal and Hannes Rossacher
  9. DEAD MAN WALKIN' — originally released in 1196, directed by Tim Robbins
  10. THE GHOST OF TOM JOAD — originally released in 1996, directed by Arnold Levine
  11. THE GHOST OF TOM JOAD [Live 27 Nov 1995 version] — from The Tonight Show With Jay Leno
  12. HIGHWAY PATROLMAN — previously unreleased, directed by Sean Penn
  13. IF I SHOULD FALL BEHIND [25 Sep 1999 sound-check version] — previously unreleased, directed by Jonathan Demme
  14. BORN IN THE U.S.A. [Live 20 Nov 1998 version] — from The Charlie Rose Show
  15. LIFT ME UP — audio only, plays over end credits
  16. SECRET GARDEN [with Strings] — previously unreleased, directed by Peter Care

Greatest Hits 1995 Edition

Greatest Hits (1995 edition) is a collection of some of Bruce Springsteen's hit singles and popular album tracks through the years, in addition to four previously unreleased songs, three of which were recorded with the E Street Band in 1995 — Springsteen's first release with his backing band since the late eighties. Some of the songs on Greatest Hits are shorter versions of the original album releases.

In 1994, Bruce Springsteen recorded an album with members of the 1992-1993 touring band. His manager Jon Landau wasn't a fan of the project and recommended shelving it and focusing more on a "career overview". This lead to the Greatest Hits sessions with the E Street Band in 1995. Springsteen called the band in early January to record some new songs for the album and they assembled for the recording sessions on 09 Jan 1995 at The Hit Factory in New York City, NY. The sessions, which lasted about ten days, were the band's first studio reunion in 11 years (since the Born In The U.S.A. sessions) and their first ever with Nils Lofgren.

Bruce Springsteen -- Greatest Hits
Bruce Springsteen -- Greatest Hits

Greatest Hits was released on 27 Feb 1995 on Columbia Records. It was commercially successful, debuting at #1 on the U.S. Billboard 200 where it stayed on the chart for 32 weeks. It also peaked at #1 in Canada, the UK, Australia, New Zealand, and many European countries. By 2008 the album had sold more than four million copies in the United States.

In 2013, Sony Music reissued the album in Venezuela as part of its Star Collection series, which was made exclusively for the Venezuelan market via Sony Music Venezuela in 2013. The album is titled after the series and features totally different artwork. Just like on Greatest Hits, the songs are shorter versions of the original album releases.

Bruce Springsteen -- Star Collection
Bruce Springsteen -- Star Collection

CD - Sony Music (001) - Venezuela, 2013

The Essential Bruce Springsteen

The Essential Bruce Springsteen is a compilation album released as part of Sony BMG'S (previously Sony Music Entertainment) series of "Essential" sets. According to Springsteen's liner notes comments, the collection was intended as an introduction to his music for new fans who attended shows on The Rising Tour.

The collection is fundamentally a 2-disc set (clocking at 153:37) compiling songs from all of Springsteen's studio albums to date plus his Live In New York City release. A 3-disc limited edition (clocking at 201:04) was also released. It includes a bonus third disc comprising of a selection of rarities and previously unreleased recordings.

The Essential Bruce Springsteen was released on 11 Nov 2003 on Columbia Records. It debuted and peaked at #14 on the U.S. Billboard 200 album chart where it spent 13 weeks. It also reached #28 on the UK Albums Chart. The album was awarded certified gold and platinum records by the RIAA on 16 Dec 2003.

Bruce Springsteen -- The Essential Bruce Springsteen (2003 edition)
Bruce Springsteen -- The Essential Bruce Springsteen (2003 edition)

The Essential Bruce Springsteen was reissued on 16 Oct 2015, this time as a 2-disc set (clocking at 156:25) with an updated track list, compiling songs from all of Springsteen's studio albums to date plus his Greatest Hits (1995 edition) collection. This 2015 reissue features remastered tracks not found in that form on other Springsteen releases.

Bruce Springsteen -- The Essential Bruce Springsteen (2015 edition)
Bruce Springsteen -- The Essential Bruce Springsteen (2015 edition)

Greatest Hits 2009 Edition

Greatest Hits (2009 edition) is a compilation album released by Columbia Records on 13 Jan 2009 in the United State where it was sold exclusively through Wal-Mart retailers. The album was also released (but non-exclusively) in Canada. Unlike the 1995 Greatest Hits release and The Essential Bruce Springsteen in 2003, this compilation was billed to "Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band" instead of just "Bruce Springsteen". The album contains 12 previously released studio tracks and clocks at 53:08.

Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band -- Greatest Hits (2009 USA edition)
Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band -- Greatest Hits (2009 USA edition)

On 01 Jun 2009, Columbia Records released a European edition of the compilation album with an alternative track listing to promote Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band's European leg of the Working On A Dream Tour. The European edition was also released in Israel and Mexico, and in Australia in August 2009. The album comes in a standard jewel case, but a limited digipack edition was also released in Europe. Greatest Hits (2009 European edition) contains 16 previously released studio tracks and 2 live bonus tracks taken from the Live/1975-85 box set. It clocks at 79:03.

Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band -- Greatest Hits (2009 Europe edition)
Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band -- Greatest Hits (2009 Europe edition)

The album charted in several countries, but only made it to # 1 in Sweden. In general, the album did much better in Europe than in North America.

Collection: 1973-2012

Collection: 1973-2012 is a Bruce Springsteen compilation album released on Columbia Records in 2013. It was released on 08 Mar 2013 in Australia and 15 Apr 2013 in Europe. The compilation was not released commercially in the United States. Instead, a promotional version was given out exclusively to $1,500 ticket holders at the "MusiCares Person Of The Year" tribute event held in Los Angeles, CA, on 08 Feb 2013. The event honoured Springsteen for both his artistic achievements and philanthropic efforts. The compilation consists of 18 previously released studio tracks.

Bruce Springsteen -- Collection: 1973-2012
Bruce Springsteen -- Collection: 1973-2012

Japanese Singles Collection -Greatest Hits-

Japanese Singles Collection -Greatest Hits- is a Bruce Springsteen compilation album released by Sony Music Japan in 2023. The compilation, which was exclusively released in Japan, consists of previously released 35 audio tracks and 62 video tracks. The collection is part of a 26-title reissue campaign to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Bruce Springsteen's debut album. The series, issued in three waves (25 Oct 2023, 22 Nov 2023, and 20 Dec 2023), includes 25 albums originally released between 1973 and 2014 plus a new compilation album that includes all of Springsteen's singles released in Japan from 1975 to 1999. All audio CD's were manufactured using Sony Japan's Blu-spec CD2 format.

Bruce Springsteen -- Japanese Singles Collection -Greatest Hits-
Bruce Springsteen -- Japanese Singles Collection -Greatest Hits-

Disc 1: (audio CD)

  1. BORN TO RUN
  2. TENTH AVENUE FREEZE-OUT
  3. PROVE IT ALL NIGHT
  4. BADLANDS
  5. HUNGRY HEART
  6. I WANNA MARRY YOU
  7. SANTA CLAUSE IS COMIN' TO TOWN [Live 12 Dec 1975 version]
  8. ATLANTIC CITY
  9. DANCING IN THE DARK
  10. COVER ME
  11. BORN IN THE U.S.A.
  12. I'M ON FIRE
  13. GLORY DAYS
  14. I'M GOIN' DOWN
  15. MY HOMETOWN
  16. WAR [Live 30 Sep 1985 version]
  17. FIRE [Live 16 Dec 1978 version]

Disc 2: (audio CD)

  1. BRILLIANT DISGUISE
  2. TUNNEL OF LOVE
  3. ONE STEP UP
  4. TOUGHER THAN THE REST
  5. SPARE PARTS
  6. HUMAN TOUCH
  7. BETTER DAYS
  8. 57 CHANNELS (AND NOTHIN' ON)
  9. ROLL OF THE DICE
  10. STREETS OF PHILADELPHIA
  11. SECRET GARDEN
  12. THE GHOST OF TOM JOAD
  13. DEAD MAN WALKIN'
  14. BLOOD BROTHERS [Alternate studio version]
  15. I WANNA BE WITH YOU
  16. CHIMES OF FREEDOM [Live 03 Jul 1988 version]
  17. AMERICAN BEAUTY
  18. I'LL STAND BY YOU

Disc 3: (DVD)

  1. ROSALITA (COME OUT TONIGHT) [Live 08 Jul 1978 version]
  2. BORN TO RUN [Live 19 Aug 1985 version]
  3. TENTH AVENUE FREEZE-OUT [Live 05 Nov 1980 version]
  4. THUNDER ROAD [Live 05 Nov 1980 version]
  5. PROVE IT ALL NIGHT [Live 08 Jul 1978 version]
  6. BADLANDS [Live 05 Nov 1980 version]
  7. HUNGRY HEART [Live 09 Jul 1995 version]
  8. I WANNY MARRY YOU [Live 05 Nov 1980 version]
  9. THE RIVER [Live 21 Sep 1979 version]
  10. ATLANTIC CITY
  11. HIGHWAY PATROLMAN
  12. DANCING IN THE DARK
  13. COVER ME [Live 30 Jun 2013 version]
  14. BORN IN THE U.S.A.
  15. I'M ON FIRE
  16. GLORY DAYS
  17. I'M GOIN' DOWN [Live 30 Jun 2013 version]
  18. MY HOMETOWN [Live 30 Sep 1985 version]
  19. WAR [Live 30 Sep 1985 version]
  20. FIRE [Live 13 Oct 1986 version]
  21. BRILLIANT DISGUISE
  22. TUNNEL OF LOVE
  23. ONE STEP UP
  24. TOUGHER THAN THE REST [Live 27 Apr 1988 version]
  25. SPARE PARTS [Live 10 Jul 1988 version]
  26. VIGILANTE MAN [Live Feb 1988 version]
  27. HUMAN TOUCH
  28. BETTER DAYS
  29. 57 CHANNELS (AND NOTHIN' ON)
  30. ROLL OF THE DICE [Live 22 Sep 1992 version]
  31. LEAP OF FAITH [Live 06 Aug 1992 version]
  32. IF I SHOULD FALL BEHIND [25 Sep 1999 sound-check version]

Disc 4: (DVD)

  1. STREETS OF PHILADELPHIA [1993 music video version]
  2. MURDER INCORPORATED
  3. SECRET GARDEN
  4. THE GHOST OF TOM JOAD [Live 27 Nov 1995 (NBC Studios) version]
  5. DEAD MAN WALKIN'
  6. LONESOME DAY
  7. WAITIN' ON A SUNNY DAY [Live 16 Oct 2002 version]
  8. DEVILS & DUST
  9. RADIO NOWHERE
  10. LONG WALK HOME
  11. WORKING ON A DREAM
  12. THE LAST CARNIVAL
  13. A NIGHT WITH THE JERSEY DEVIL
  14. SAVE MY LOVE
  15. WE TAKE CARE OF OUR OWN
  16. ROCKY GROUND
  17. HIGH HOPES
  18. JUST LIKE FIRE WOULD
  19. HELLO SUNSHINE
  20. TUCSON TRAIN
  21. WESTERN STARS
  22. I'LL STAND BY YOU
  23. LETTER TO YOU
  24. GHOSTS
  25. THE POWER OF PRAYER
  26. I'LL SEE YOU IN MY DREAMS
  27. DO I LOVE YOU (INDEED I DO)
  28. NIGHTSHIFT
  29. DON'T PLAY THAT SONG
  30. TURN BACK THE HANDS OF TIME

Other Official Releases

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Bruce Springsteen -- The Future Of Rock'n'Roll / 70's To 80's
Bruce Springsteen -- The Future Of Rock'n'Roll / 70's To 80's

2xCD - CBS/Sony (XADP 90009~10) - Japan, 1988

Japan-only promotional 2-CD set sampler compiling 28 tracks from Bruce Springsteen's first nine albums plus two 1988 live B-sides.

Disc 1: (70's)
01- THUNDER ROAD [Live 18 Oct 1975 (early show) version]
02- BLINDED BY THE LIGHT
03- RACING IN THE STREET
04- KITTY'S BACK
05- BADLANDS
06- GROWIN' UP
07- PROVE IT ALL NIGHT
08- 4TH OF JULY, ASBURY PARK (SANDY)
09- BACKSTREETS [Live 07 Jul 1978 version]
10- FOR YOU
11- TENTH AVENUE FREEZE-OUT
12- THE PROMISED LAND
13- ROSALITA (COME OUT TONIGHT) [Live 07 Jul 1978 version]
14- BORN TO RUN

Disc 2: (80's)
01- BORN IN THE U.S.A. [Live 30 Sep 1985 version]
02- BRILLIANT DISGUISE
03- DANCING IN THE DARK
04- CADILLAC RANCH [Live 06 Jul 1981 version]
05- WALK LIKE A MAN
06- WAR [Live 30 Sep 1985 version]
07- JOHNNY 99
08- HUNGRY HEART [Live 28 Dec 1980 version]
09- I WANNA MARRY YOU
10- MY HOMETOWN [Live 30 Sep 1985 version]
11- THE RIVER
12- GLORY DAYS
13- OUT IN THE STREET
14- TOUGHER THAN THE REST [Live 27 Apr 1988 version]
15- SPARE PARTS [Live 09 Jul 1988 version]
16- THIS LAND IS YOUR LAND [Live 29 Dec 1980 version]
Bruce Springsteen -- Bruce Springsteen Sampler
Bruce Springsteen -- Bruce Springsteen Sampler

CD - Columbia (CDNK 677) - Canada, 1992

Canada-only promotional CD sampler compiling 10 tracks from Springsteen's albums up to 1987, plus the 1988 acoustic live version of BORN TO RUN. Comes in a plain white die-cut cardboard sleeve.

Bruce Springsteen -- Tougher Than The Rest
Bruce Springsteen -- Tougher Than The Rest

CD - Columbia (XPCD 192) - UK, 1992

UK-only promotional CD sampler issued in limited quantities to tie in with the 1992 Wembley shows and contains 16 tracks from Springsteen's albums up to 1992.

Bruce Springsteen -- Tougher Than The Rest
Bruce Springsteen -- Tougher Than The Rest

CD - Columbia (BOSS1) - Sweden, 1992

Sweden-only promotional CD sampler used for both radio promotion and as a VIP giveaway item at the opening shows of Springsteen's 1992 tour in Stockholm. It contains 14 tracks from the first nine albums only. Two different pressings exist: the first comes in a standard jewel case with title front inlay and back insert (cover art on the left), and the second comes in a plain slimline case with no inlays.

Bruce Springsteen -- Bruce Springsteen
Bruce Springsteen -- Bruce Springsteen

CD - Sony (XDDP 93084) - Japan, 1992

Japan-only promotional CD sampler compiling 16 tracks from Springsteen's studio albums up to 1992.

Bruce Springsteen -- Bruce Springsteen (1984 - 1993)
Bruce Springsteen -- Bruce Springsteen (1984 - 1993)

CD-R - Sony (no catalog number) - Japan, 2005

Japan-only promotional "Digest" CD-R advance sampler tying in with the release of the second batch of the Japanese 2005 "mini-LP"-style Springsteen CD album reissues. This disc comes in a plain slimline jewel case with no artwork.

Bruce Springsteen -- The Albums Collection Vol. 1, 1973-1984 - Radio Sampler
Bruce Springsteen -- The Albums Collection Vol. 1, 1973-1984 - Radio Sampler

CD-R - Columbia / Legacy (no catalog number) - USA, 2014

US-only promotional CD-R radio sampler tying with the release of Springsteen's box set of his first seven albums in remastered form.

The album version of DANCING IN THE DARK also appears on some various artists albums.

Various artists -- Billboard Dünya Listeleri
Various artists -- Billboard Dünya Listeleri

LP - Galaxy (LP2011) - Turkey, 1984

Compilation album that includes 10 songs from Billboard's Hot 100 chart of the week of 22 Sep 1984, including DANCING IN THE DARK (at #54) and COVER ME (at #11).
Various artists -- Dee Jay Time Surprise
Various artists -- Dee Jay Time Surprise

LP - CBS (26812) - Italy, 1985

Includes a 3:15 edited version of the album version of DANCING IN THE DARK.
Various artists -- The 12" Tape Reel 4
Various artists -- The 12" Tape Reel 4

MC EP - CBS (40-54881) - UK, 1985

Includes the "Extended Mix" of the album version of DANCING IN THE DARK.
Various artists -- 10 Χρόνια CBS
Various artists -- 10 Χρόνια CBS

2xLP - CBS (SAMP 1057) - Greece, 1986

Promotional sampler.
Various artists -- Gold & Platinum - The Ultimate Rock Collection 1964-1995
Various artists -- Gold & Platinum - The Ultimate Rock Collection 1964-1995

6xCD - Sony Music Special Products / Time Life Music (A-28396 / R13610) - USA, 1997

Also includes BORN TO RUN.
Various artists -- Maggie's Plan: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Various artists -- Maggie's Plan: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

CD - American Federation Of Musicians Of The United States And Canada / Alternative Distribution Alliance / Milan (M2-36780) - USA, 2016
Various artists -- Blinded By The Light: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Various artists -- Blinded By The Light: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

CD - Columbia Records / Legacy Recordings (19075955742) - USA, 2019
2xLP - Columbia Records / Legacy Recordings (19075955751) - USA, 2019

Other versions of DANCING IN THE DARK were also officially released.

Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band -- Brendan Byrne Arena, New Jersey 1984
The live 05 Aug 1984 version of DANCING IN THE DARK was released on the Brendan Byrne Arena, New Jersey 1984 official live download in 2015.
Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band -- Brendan Byrne Arena August 6, 1984
The live 06 Aug 1984 version of DANCING IN THE DARK was released on the Brendan Byrne Arena August 6, 1984 official live download in 2020.
Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band -- Brendan Byrne Arena, NJ August 20, 1984
The live 20 Aug 1984 version of DANCING IN THE DARK was released on the Brendan Byrne Arena, NJ August 20, 1984 official live download in 2015.
Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band -- Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Sept 27, 1985
The live 27 Sep 1985 version of DANCING IN THE DARK was released on the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Sept 27, 1985 official live download in 2019.
Springsteen -- Bridge School October 13, 1986
The live 13 Oct 1986 version of DANCING IN THE DARK was released on the Bridge School October 13, 1986 official live download in 2019.
Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band -- Joe Louis Arena, Detroit 1988
The live 28 Mar 1988 version of DANCING IN THE DARK was released on the Joe Louis Arena, Detroit 1988 official live download in 2020.
Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band -- LA Sports Arena, California 1988
The live 23 Apr 1988 version of DANCING IN THE DARK was released on the LA Sports Arena, California 1988 official live download in 2015.
Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band -- Los Angeles, April 1988
The live 28 Apr 1988 version of DANCING IN THE DARK was released on the Los Angeles, April 1988 official live download in 2021.
Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band -- Stockholm Stadion, Sweden 1988
The live 03 Jul 1988 version of DANCING IN THE DARK was released on the Stockholm Stadion, Sweden 1988 official live download in 2017.
Bruce Springsteen -- Helsinki June 16, 2003
The live 16 Jun 2003 version of DANCING IN THE DARK was released on the Helsinki June 16, 2003 official live download in 2018.
Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band -- Scottrade Center, St. Louis, MO 8/23/2008
The live 23 Aug 2008 version of DANCING IN THE DARK was released on the Scottrade Center, St. Louis, MO 8/23/2008 official live download in 2017.
Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band -- Nassau Coliseum 05.04.09
The live 04 May 2009 version of DANCING IN THE DARK was released on the Nassau Coliseum 05.04.09 official live download in 2020.
Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band -- Wachovia Spectrum, Philadelphia, PA 10/20/09
The live 20 Oct 2009 version of DANCING IN THE DARK was released on the Wachovia Spectrum, Philadelphia, PA 10/20/09 official live download in 2017.
Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band -- MSG 11.07.09
The live 07 Nov 2009 version of DANCING IN THE DARK was released on the MSG 11.07.09 official live download in 2020.
Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band -- MSG Nov 08, 2009
The live 08 Nov 2009 version of DANCING IN THE DARK was released on the MSG Nov 08, 2009 official live download in 2018.
Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band -- HSBC Arena, Buffalo, NY 11/22/2009
The live 22 Nov 2009 version of DANCING IN THE DARK was released on the HSBC Arena, Buffalo, NY 11/22/2009 official live download in 2016.
Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band -- Gothenburg July 28, 2012
The live 28 Jul 2012 version of DANCING IN THE DARK was released on the Gothenburg July 28, 2012 official live download in 2020.
Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band -- Olympiastadion, Helsinki July 31, 2012
The live 31 Jul 2012 version of DANCING IN THE DARK was released on the Olympiastadion, Helsinki July 31, 2012 official live download in 2017.
Bruce Springsteen -- East Rutherford, NJ 09.22.12
The live 22 Sep 2012 version of DANCING IN THE DARK was released on East Rutherford, NJ 09.22.12 official live download in 2019.
Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band -- St. Paul, MN Nov 12, 2012
The live 12 Nov 2012 version of DANCING IN THE DARK was released on the St. Paul, MN Nov 12, 2012 official live download in 2020.
Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band -- Ippodromo Delle Capannelle, Rome 2013
The live 11 Jul 2013 version of DANCING IN THE DARK was released on the Ippodromo Delle Capannelle, Rome 2013 official live download in 2015.
Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band -- Leeds July 24, 2013
The live 24 Jul 2013 version of DANCING IN THE DARK was released on the Leeds July 24, 2013 official live download in 2018.
Bruce Springsteen -- Springsteen On Broadway
The live July 2018 version of DANCING IN THE DARK was released on the Springsteen On Broadway album in 2018.

Live History: on-tour

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In preparation for Springsteen On Broadway, DANCING IN THE DARK was performed during all of the tour's three known private rehearsal shows that took place in September 2017 in West Long Branch, NJ, and New York City, NY, and during both of the tour's known private rehearsal shows that took place in June 2021 in New York City, NY.

  1. 19 Sep 2017 at Monmouth University, West Long Branch, NJ (private rehearsal)
  2. 22 Sep 2017 at Monmouth University, West Long Branch, NJ (private rehearsal)
  3. 29 Sep 2017 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY (private rehearsal)
  4. 24 Jun 2021 at St. James Theatre, New York City, NY (private rehearsal)
  5. 25 Jun 2021 at St. James Theatre, New York City, NY (private rehearsal)

DANCING IN THE DARK was performed 268 times during Springsteen On Broadway (268 dates, October 2017 to December 2018 and June to September 2021). On this tour, the song was played solo on acoustic guitar. The live July 2018 version of DANCING IN THE DARK was released on the Springsteen On Broadway album in 2018.

  1. 03 Oct 2017 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  2. 04 Oct 2017 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  3. 05 Oct 2017 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  4. 06 Oct 2017 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  5. 07 Oct 2017 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  6. 10 Oct 2017 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  7. 11 Oct 2017 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  8. 12 Oct 2017 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  9. 13 Oct 2017 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  10. 14 Oct 2017 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  11. 17 Oct 2017 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  12. 18 Oct 2017 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  13. 19 Oct 2017 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  14. 20 Oct 2017 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  15. 21 Oct 2017 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  16. 24 Oct 2017 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  17. 25 Oct 2017 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  18. 26 Oct 2017 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  19. 27 Oct 2017 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  20. 28 Oct 2017 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  21. 31 Oct 2017 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  22. 01 Nov 2017 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  23. 02 Nov 2017 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  24. 03 Nov 2017 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  25. 04 Nov 2017 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  26. 07 Nov 2017 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  27. 08 Nov 2017 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  28. 09 Nov 2017 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  29. 10 Nov 2017 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  30. 11 Nov 2017 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  31. 14 Nov 2017 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  32. 15 Nov 2017 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  33. 16 Nov 2017 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  34. 17 Nov 2017 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  35. 18 Nov 2017 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  36. 21 Nov 2017 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  37. 22 Nov 2017 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  38. 24 Nov 2017 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  39. 25 Nov 2017 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  40. 26 Nov 2017 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  41. 05 Dec 2017 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  42. 06 Dec 2017 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  43. 07 Dec 2017 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  44. 08 Dec 2017 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  45. 09 Dec 2017 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  46. 12 Dec 2017 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  47. 13 Dec 2017 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  48. 14 Dec 2017 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  49. 15 Dec 2017 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  50. 16 Dec 2017 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  51. 19 Dec 2017 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  52. 20 Dec 2017 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  53. 21 Dec 2017 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  54. 22 Dec 2017 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  55. 23 Dec 2017 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  56. 26 Dec 2017 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  57. 27 Dec 2017 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  58. 28 Dec 2017 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  59. 29 Dec 2017 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  60. 30 Dec 2017 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  61. 09 Jan 2018 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  62. 10 Jan 2018 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  63. 11 Jan 2018 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  64. 12 Jan 2018 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  65. 13 Jan 2018 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  66. 16 Jan 2018 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  67. 17 Jan 2018 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  68. 18 Jan 2018 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  69. 19 Jan 2018 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  70. 20 Jan 2018 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  71. 23 Jan 2018 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  72. 24 Jan 2018 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  73. 25 Jan 2018 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  74. 26 Jan 2018 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  75. 27 Jan 2018 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  76. 30 Jan 2018 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  77. 31 Jan 2018 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  78. 01 Feb 2018 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  79. 02 Feb 2018 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  80. 03 Feb 2018 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  81. 28 Feb 2018 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  82. 01 Mar 2018 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  83. 02 Mar 2018 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  84. 03 Mar 2018 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  85. 06 Mar 2018 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  86. 07 Mar 2018 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  87. 08 Mar 2018 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  88. 09 Mar 2018 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  89. 10 Mar 2018 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  90. 14 Mar 2018 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  91. 15 Mar 2018 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  92. 16 Mar 2018 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  93. 17 Mar 2018 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  94. 20 Mar 2018 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  95. 21 Mar 2018 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  96. 22 Mar 2018 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  97. 23 Mar 2018 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  98. 24 Mar 2018 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  99. 27 Mar 2018 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  100. 28 Mar 2018 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  101. 29 Mar 2018 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  102. 30 Mar 2018 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  103. 04 Apr 2018 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  104. 05 Apr 2018 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  105. 06 Apr 2018 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  106. 07 Apr 2018 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  107. 10 Apr 2018 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  108. 11 Apr 2018 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  109. 12 Apr 2018 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  110. 13 Apr 2018 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  111. 14 Apr 2018 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  112. 17 Apr 2018 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  113. 18 Apr 2018 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  114. 19 Apr 2018 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  115. 20 Apr 2018 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  116. 02 May 2018 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  117. 03 May 2018 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  118. 04 May 2018 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  119. 05 May 2018 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  120. 08 May 2018 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  121. 09 May 2018 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  122. 10 May 2018 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  123. 11 May 2018 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  124. 12 May 2018 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  125. 16 May 2018 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  126. 17 May 2018 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  127. 18 May 2018 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  128. 19 May 2018 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  129. 22 May 2018 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  130. 23 May 2018 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  131. 24 May 2018 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  132. 25 May 2018 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  133. 26 May 2018 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  134. 30 May 2018 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  135. 31 May 2018 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  136. 01 Jun 2018 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  137. 02 Jun 2018 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  138. 05 Jun 2018 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  139. 06 Jun 2018 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  140. 07 Jun 2018 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  141. 08 Jun 2018 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  142. 09 Jun 2018 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  143. 13 Jun 2018 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  144. 14 Jun 2018 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  145. 15 Jun 2018 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  146. 16 Jun 2018 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  147. 19 Jun 2018 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  148. 20 Jun 2018 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  149. 21 Jun 2018 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  150. 22 Jun 2018 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  151. 23 Jun 2018 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  152. 27 Jun 2018 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  153. 28 Jun 2018 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  154. 29 Jun 2018 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  155. 30 Jun 2018 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  156. 10 Jul 2018 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  157. 11 Jul 2018 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  158. 12 Jul 2018 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  159. 13 Jul 2018 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  160. 14 Jul 2018 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  161. 17 Jul 2018 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  162. 18 Jul 2018 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  163. 20 Jul 2018 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  164. 21 Jul 2018 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  165. 24 Jul 2018 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  166. 25 Jul 2018 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  167. 26 Jul 2018 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  168. 27 Jul 2018 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  169. 08 Aug 2018 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  170. 09 Aug 2018 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  171. 10 Aug 2018 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  172. 11 Aug 2018 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  173. 14 Aug 2018 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  174. 15 Aug 2018 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  175. 16 Aug 2018 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  176. 17 Aug 2018 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  177. 18 Aug 2018 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  178. 22 Aug 2018 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  179. 23 Aug 2018 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  180. 24 Aug 2018 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  181. 25 Aug 2018 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  182. 28 Aug 2018 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  183. 29 Aug 2018 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  184. 30 Aug 2018 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  185. 31 Aug 2018 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  186. 04 Sep 2018 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  187. 05 Sep 2018 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  188. 06 Sep 2018 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  189. 07 Sep 2018 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  190. 26 Sep 2018 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  191. 27 Sep 2018 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  192. 28 Sep 2018 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  193. 29 Sep 2018 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  194. 02 Oct 2018 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  195. 03 Oct 2018 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  196. 04 Oct 2018 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  197. 05 Oct 2018 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  198. 06 Oct 2018 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  199. 10 Oct 2018 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  200. 11 Oct 2018 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  201. 12 Oct 2018 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  202. 13 Oct 2018 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  203. 16 Oct 2018 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  204. 17 Oct 2018 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  205. 18 Oct 2018 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  206. 19 Oct 2018 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  207. 20 Oct 2018 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  208. 24 Oct 2018 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  209. 25 Oct 2018 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  210. 26 Oct 2018 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  211. 27 Oct 2018 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  212. 30 Oct 2018 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  213. 31 Oct 2018 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  214. 01 Nov 2018 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  215. 02 Nov 2018 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  216. 03 Nov 2018 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  217. 07 Nov 2018 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  218. 08 Nov 2018 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  219. 09 Nov 2018 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  220. 10 Nov 2018 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  221. 13 Nov 2018 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  222. 14 Nov 2018 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  223. 15 Nov 2018 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  224. 16 Nov 2018 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  225. 17 Nov 2018 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  226. 28 Nov 2018 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  227. 29 Nov 2018 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  228. 30 Nov 2018 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  229. 01 Dec 2018 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  230. 04 Dec 2018 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  231. 05 Dec 2018 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  232. 06 Dec 2018 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  233. 07 Dec 2018 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  234. 08 Dec 2018 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  235. 12 Dec 2018 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  236. 13 Dec 2018 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  237. 14 Dec 2018 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  238. 15 Dec 2018 at Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, NY
  239. 26 Jun 2021 at St. James Theatre, New York City, NY
  240. 29 Jun 2021 at St. James Theatre, New York City, NY
  241. 30 Jun 2021 at St. James Theatre, New York City, NY
  242. 01 Jul 2021 at St. James Theatre, New York City, NY
  243. 02 Jul 2021 at St. James Theatre, New York City, NY
  244. 03 Jul 2021 at St. James Theatre, New York City, NY
  245. 06 Jul 2021 at St. James Theatre, New York City, NY
  246. 07 Jul 2021 at St. James Theatre, New York City, NY
  247. 08 Jul 2021 at St. James Theatre, New York City, NY
  248. 09 Jul 2021 at St. James Theatre, New York City, NY
  249. 10 Jul 2021 at St. James Theatre, New York City, NY
  250. 13 Jul 2021 at St. James Theatre, New York City, NY
  251. 14 Jul 2021 at St. James Theatre, New York City, NY
  252. 15 Jul 2021 at St. James Theatre, New York City, NY
  253. 16 Jul 2021 at St. James Theatre, New York City, NY
  254. 17 Jul 2021 at St. James Theatre, New York City, NY
  255. 17 Aug 2021 at St. James Theatre, New York City, NY
  256. 18 Aug 2021 at St. James Theatre, New York City, NY
  257. 19 Aug 2021 at St. James Theatre, New York City, NY
  258. 20 Aug 2021 at St. James Theatre, New York City, NY
  259. 24 Aug 2021 at St. James Theatre, New York City, NY
  260. 25 Aug 2021 at St. James Theatre, New York City, NY
  261. 26 Aug 2021 at St. James Theatre, New York City, NY
  262. 27 Aug 2021 at St. James Theatre, New York City, NY
  263. 28 Aug 2021 at St. James Theatre, New York City, NY
  264. 31 Aug 2021 at St. James Theatre, New York City, NY
  265. 01 Sep 2021 at St. James Theatre, New York City, NY
  266. 02 Sep 2021 at St. James Theatre, New York City, NY
  267. 03 Sep 2021 at St. James Theatre, New York City, NY
  268. 04 Sep 2021 at St. James Theatre, New York City, NY

Live History: off-tour

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DANCING IN THE DARK was performed off-tour on 11 Nov 2014 at National Mall in Washington, DC, during The Concert For Valor. The song was performed in a solo acoustic arrangement. See the live 11 Nov 2014 version for more details.

DANCING IN THE DARK was performed off-tour on 05 May 2019 at Raleigh Studios in Los Angeles, CA, during a special event marking the opening of Netflix's third annual FYSEE experience. The song was played solo on acoustic guitar.

  1. 11 Nov 2014 at National Mall, Washington, DC
  2. 05 May 2019 at Raleigh Studios, Los Angeles, CA

Bruce Springsteen has been performing on almost all the annual Stand Up for Heroes benefits since 2007. DANCING IN THE DARK was performed during the seventh (2013), eighth (2014), ninth (2015), tenth (2016), twelfth (2018), thirteenth (2019), fifteenth (2021), sixteenth (2022), and seventeenth (2023) annual benefits. The song was played solo acoustic.

  1. 06 Nov 2013 at The Theater At Madison Square Garden, New York City, NY (during the seventh annual Stand Up For Heroes benefit)
  2. 05 Nov 2014 at The Theater At Madison Square Garden, New York City, NY (during the eighth annual Stand Up For Heroes benefit)
  3. 10 Nov 2015 at The Theater At Madison Square Garden, New York City, NY (during the ninth annual Stand Up For Heroes benefit)
  4. 01 Nov 2016 at The Theater At Madison Square Garden, New York City, NY (during the tenth annual Stand Up For Heroes benefit)
  5. 05 Nov 2018 at Hulu Theater At Madison Square Garden, New York City, NY (during the twelfth annual Stand Up For Heroes benefit)
  6. 04 Nov 2019 at Hulu Theater At Madison Square Garden, New York City, NY (during the thirteenth annual Stand Up For Heroes benefit)
  7. 08 Nov 2021 at Alice Tully Hall, New York City, NJ (during the fifteenth annual Stand Up For Heroes benefit)
  8. 07 Nov 2022 at David Geffen Hall, New York City, NJ (during the sixteenth annual Stand Up For Heroes benefit)
  9. 06 Nov 2023 at David Geffen Hall, New York City, NJ (during the seventeenth annual Stand Up For Heroes benefit)

Appearance in Movies

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Promotional poster for the film "Maggie's Plan"
Maggie's Plan

It was used in the 2015 film Maggie's Plan, directed by Rebecca Miller and starring Greta Gerwig and Ethan Hawke. The song was also included in the film's soundtrack album.
Promotional poster for the film "Blinded By The Light"
Blinded By The Light

It was used in the 2019 film Blinded By The Light, directed by Gurinder Chadha and starring Viveik Kalra. The song was also included in the film's soundtrack album.

See I'LL STAND BY YOU (the "Blinded By The Light" section) for more details.

Covers

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At least 68 artists have recorded and released Bruce Springsteen's DANCING IN THE DARK.

The All Stars -- The Bruce Springsteen Mix
The All Stars -- The Bruce Springsteen Mix

12" single - Rams Horn (RHR 3450) - Holland, 1985

The A-side is THE BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN MIX, a medley clocking at 8:23 and consisting of I'M ON FIRE, DANCING IN THE DARK, GLORY DAYS, THE RIVER, BORN TO RUN, HUNGRY HEART, BLINDED BY THE LIGHT, and BORN IN THE U.S.A. The single was also issued in Holland on 7" vinyl containing a shorter "single version" of the medley that clocks at 3:56. The single was also issued on 12" vinyl in Germany, Greece (different artwork), Brazil (additionally includes the single version on the B-side), and Mexico. The single was reissued in 2009 as a download-only digital album (consisting of 8 separate tracks) titled "A Tribute To Bruce Springsteen: Hits Of The 80's Megamix", credited to "Top 40 Cover Band", and featuring a different artwork.
The Shadows -- Moonlight Shadows
The Shadows -- Moonlight Shadows

LP - Polydor (PROLP 8) - UK, 1986
The Songrise Orchestra -- The Music Of Bruce Springsteen - 17 Instrumental Hits
The Songrise Orchestra -- The Music Of Bruce Springsteen - 17 Instrumental Hits

CD - Hits 'N' Hits (3831CD) - UK, 1995

This is a Bruce Springsteen tribute album. It was reissued in 2011 by the Pyramid Music label as a download-only digital album titled Greatest Hits From The Superstars - Born In The USA credited to Gary Tesca Orchestra. It was again reissued in 2014 by the Bringins Music label as a download-only digital album titled Memories Are Made Of These - The Best Of Bruce Springsteen credited to Twilight Orchestra.
Richard De Groot -- Man At The Top: Medley Of Springsteen Songs
Richard De Groot -- Man At The Top: Medley Of Springsteen Songs

CD EP - Roulette Records (RR001) - Holland, 1997

This EP contains a cover of MAN AT THE TOP plus two versions (electric and acoustic) of a medley consisting of 8 Springsteen covers: BECAUSE THE NIGHT, BORN IN THE U.S.A., BORN TO RUN, DANCING IN THE DARK, FIRE, FOR YOU, MAN AT THE TOP, and THUNDER ROAD. Also included is a CD-ROM track containing interactive material.
Session musicians featuring David West -- Pickin' On Springsteen - A Tribute
Session musicians featuring David West -- Pickin' On Springsteen - A Tribute

CD - CMH (CD-8510) - USA, 1999

This is a Bruce Springsteen tribute album. It was reissued in 2007 under the title "Bluegrass Interpretations Of Bruce Springsteen", under the same label and with catalog number CD 5227.
American Boys -- Bruce Springsteen - Coverversion
American Boys -- Bruce Springsteen - Coverversion

CD - Azzurra (TBP 1113) - Italy, 2000

This is a Bruce Springsteen tribute album. It was reissued in 2003 under the title Bruce Springsteen: The Best - Cover 100%, with catalog number TBP 1152 and with a different artwork.
Richard Coleman -- I Can't Believe It's Not... Bruce Springsteen
Richard Coleman -- I Can't Believe It's Not... Bruce Springsteen

CD - Pegasus (ICBINCD 047) - Germany, 2001

This is a Bruce Springsteen tribute album.
Studio 99 -- Born In The USA: Springsteen - A Tribute
Studio 99 -- Born In The USA: Springsteen - A Tribute

CD - Going For A Song (GFS402) - UK, 2001

This is a Bruce Springsteen tribute album.
Nick White -- The Music Of Bruce Springsteen
Nick White -- The Music Of Bruce Springsteen

CD - Millennium Gold (MG2110) - Holland, 2002

This is a Bruce Springsteen tribute album.
Route 66 -- Born In The USA
Route 66 -- Born In The USA

CD - Time Music (TMI029) - Europe, 2002

Includes two Bruce Springsteen covers: BORN IN THE U.S.A. and DANCING IN THE DARK.
Session musicians -- Super Instrumental
Session musicians -- Super Instrumental

CD - O6epir-XXI / Vikkon (no catalog number) - Ukraine, 2003

This is a Bruce Springsteen tribute album.
Various artists -- A Tribute To Bruce Springsteen
Various artists -- A Tribute To Bruce Springsteen

CD - Big Eye (BIG 4268-2) - USA, 2003

This is a Bruce Springsteen tribute album. DANCING IN THE DARK is performed by Shane Torrel.
New Jersey All Stars -- A Tribute To Bruce Springsteen
New Jersey All Stars -- A Tribute To Bruce Springsteen

CD - Cedar (1402) - Europe, 2004

This is a Bruce Springsteen tribute album.
Saffer -- Worksheet 05/06
Saffer -- Worksheet 05/06

CD EP - unknown label (unknown catalog number) - Germany, 2005

4-track EP, includes two Bruce Springsteen covers: DANCING IN THE DARK and THE PROMISE.
Matt Tyler -- Brilliant Disguise
Matt Tyler -- Brilliant Disguise

CD-R - Dannyboy Records (DBM003) - UK, 2006

This is a Bruce Springsteen tribute album.
Paul Baribeau & Ginger Alford -- Darkness On The Edge Of Your Town Tour
Paul Baribeau & Ginger Alford -- Darkness On The Edge Of Your Town Tour

CD-R - no label (no catalog number) - USA, 2006
CD-R - no label (no catalog number) - USA, 2009

This is a live Bruce Springsteen tribute album. CD-R copies were sold on tour and online. The 2006 issue contains 10 tracks and the 2009 reissue includes 5 additional tracks. DANCING IN THE DARK can only be found on the 2009 reissue.
Studio Group -- A Tribute To Bruce Springsteen Vol 1
Studio Group -- A Tribute To Bruce Springsteen Vol 1

Digital album - Charly Records (no catalog number) - unknown country, 2006

This is a download-only digital Bruce Springsteen tribute album.
The Voices On Tour -- The Music Of Bruce Springsteen
The Voices On Tour -- The Music Of Bruce Springsteen

CD - Promo Sound (PS 1723 CD) - Germany, 2006

This is a Bruce Springsteen tribute album.
Luca Hawk -- Bruce Springsteen Tribute: Acoustic Solo Project
Luca Hawk -- Bruce Springsteen Tribute: Acoustic Solo Project

CD EP - no label (no catalog number) - Italy, 2007

This is a promotional Bruce Springsteen tribute EP.
The Blankket -- Be Your Own Boss
The Blankket -- Be Your Own Boss

MiniCD EP - Blocks Recording Club (040) - Canada, 2007

This is a Bruce Springsteen tribute EP.
The Boss Chill -- The Boss Chill
The Boss Chill -- The Boss Chill

CD - Vale Music (unknown catalog number) - Spain, 2008

This is a Bruce Springsteen tribute album.
Lullaby Players -- Sleepytime Tunes: Bruce Springsteen Lullaby Tribute
Lullaby Players -- Sleepytime Tunes: Bruce Springsteen Lullaby Tribute

CD - Copycats Entertainment (CCE 9048) - USA, 2009

This is a Bruce Springsteen tribute album.
The Pop Royals -- Sing The Hits Of Bruce Springsteen
The Pop Royals -- Sing The Hits Of Bruce Springsteen

Digital album - Marathon Media (unknown catalog number) - unknown country, 2009

This is a download-only digital Bruce Springsteen tribute album.
Various artists -- Play Some Pool, Skip Some School, Act Real Cool: A Global Pop Tribute To Bruce Springsteen
Various artists -- Play Some Pool, Skip Some School, Act Real Cool: A Global Pop Tribute To Bruce Springsteen

2xCD - Where It's At Is Where You Are (WIACD20) - UK, 2009

This is a Bruce Springsteen tribute album. DANCING IN THE DARK is performed by Thewintersleep.
Mount Pleasant -- Born To Run
Mount Pleasant -- Born To Run

Digital album - no label (no catalog number) - New New Zealand, 2010

This is a free download-only digital Bruce Springsteen tribute album.
Starlite Singers -- Glory Days (In The Style Of Bruce Springsteen)
Starlite Singers -- Glory Days (In The Style Of Bruce Springsteen)

Digital album - Starlite / Suite 102 (unknown catalog number) - Canada, 2010

This is a download-only digital Bruce Springsteen tribute album.
The Hit Co. -- A Tribute To The Best Of Bruce Springsteen Box Set
The Hit Co. -- A Tribute To The Best Of Bruce Springsteen Box Set

Digital album - Planet Music (unknown catalog number) - unknown country, 2010

This is a download-only digital Bruce Springsteen tribute album. It was also released the same year as three separate volumes: Long Live The Boss: A Tribute To Bruce Springsteen Vol. 1 1973-1985, Long Live The Boss: A Tribute To Bruce Springsteen Vol. 2 1980-1989, and Long Live The Boss: A Tribute To Bruce Springsteen Vol. 3 1990-2009. A Tribute To The Best Of Bruce Springsteen Box Set however includes two tracks not found on the three separate volumes. In 2012, the same tracks found on A Tribute To The Best Of Bruce Springsteen Box Set were distributed over three download-only digital Bruce Springsteen and John Mellencamp tribute albums: Working Class Heroes: A Tribute to Bruce Springsteen and John Mellencamp, Vol. 1, Working Class Heroes: A Tribute to Bruce Springsteen and John Mellencamp, Vol. 2, and Working Class Heroes: A Tribute to Bruce Springsteen and John Mellencamp, Vol. 3.
Steve Tempo -- A Boy From Nowhere
Steve Tempo -- A Boy From Nowhere

CD - Soundgenerix (no catalog number) - UK, 2011
The Boss Band -- The Ultimate Tribute To Bruce Springsteen
The Boss Band -- The Ultimate Tribute To Bruce Springsteen

Digital album - Big Eye Music (unknown catalog number) - USA, 2011

This is a download-only digital Bruce Springsteen tribute album.
Various artists -- Dermot O'Leary Presents The Saturday Sessions 2011
Various artists -- Dermot O'Leary Presents The Saturday Sessions 2011

2xCD - BBC Radio 2 / Universal Music TV / Rhino / Sony Mu (88697983002) - UK, 2011

This is a live album. DANCING IN THE DARK is performed by Jon Fratelli.
Ameritz Tribute Club -- Working On The Highway - A Tribute To Bruce Springsteen
Ameritz Tribute Club -- Working On The Highway - A Tribute To Bruce Springsteen

Digital album - Ameritz Music (unknown catalog number) - UK, 2012

This is a download-only digital Bruce Springsteen tribute album.
Catch This Beat -- Tribute To Bruce Springsteen
Catch This Beat -- Tribute To Bruce Springsteen

Digital album - Talking Clive (unknown catalog number) - USA, 2012

This is a download-only digital Bruce Springsteen tribute album.
Déjà Vu -- Tribute To Working Class Hero Bruce Springsteen - Vol. 1
Déjà Vu -- Tribute To Working Class Hero Bruce Springsteen - Vol. 1

Digital album - Zulu (unknown catalog number) - USA, 2012

This is a download-only digital Bruce Springsteen tribute album.
Frans Pollux -- Pollux Duit Springsteen
Frans Pollux -- Pollux Duit Springsteen

CD - hippoproducties (no catalog number) - Holland, 2012
2xLP - unknown label (unknown catalog number) - Holland, 2022

This is a live Bruce Springsteen tribute album. All songs are in Dutch. The album was reissued on vinyl in 2022, with three additional tracks and completely different artwork. DANCING IN THE DARK is a Dutch version titled "Duuster As Ik Dans".
The Boss Tribute To Springsteen -- Jelling Musikfestival 2012
The Boss Tribute To Springsteen -- Jelling Musikfestival 2012

Digital album - Next2Live (unknown catalog number) - Denmark, 2012

This is a download-only digital live Bruce Springsteen tribute album.
Das Traumstern-Orchester -- Spielt Hits Von Bruce Springsteen
Das Traumstern-Orchester -- Spielt Hits Von Bruce Springsteen

CD - Europa Family Music / Sony Music (88765 47379 2) - Germany, 2013

This is a Bruce Springsteen tribute album.
Judson Mancebo -- Babies Love Bruce Springsteen
Judson Mancebo -- Babies Love Bruce Springsteen

CD - Sony Music (88765482692) - Brazil, 2013
CD - DIVUCSA (38-534) - Spain, 2015

This is a Bruce Springsteen tribute album.
Rock Riff Tones -- We Love (A Tribute To Bruce Springsteen)
Rock Riff Tones -- We Love (A Tribute To Bruce Springsteen)

Digital album - Devoted Music (unknown catalog number) - unknown country, 2013

This is a download-only digital Bruce Springsteen tribute album.
That Fucking Tank -- A Document Of The Last Set
That Fucking Tank -- A Document Of The Last Set

LP - Gringo Records (WAAT056) - UK, 2013

DANCING IN THE DARK is an instrumental adaptation titled "Bruce Springstonehenge".
Various artists -- I Hear You're From Australia - My Name's Bruce Too
Various artists -- I Hear You're From Australia - My Name's Bruce Too

2xCD - Laughing Outlaw (LOR160CD) - Australia, 2013

This is a Bruce Springsteen tribute album. DANCING IN THE DARK is performed by Hinterlandt.
Andrew Bissel -- Rockabye Baby! Lullaby Renditions Of Bruce Springsteen
Andrew Bissel -- Rockabye Baby! Lullaby Renditions Of Bruce Springsteen

CD - Rockabye Baby! (CD 9701) - USA, 2014

This is a Bruce Springsteen tribute album.
Kathryn Williams -- Monday Morning
Kathryn Williams -- Monday Morning

CD EP - One Little Indian (1216TP7CDP) - UK, 2014

This is a promo EP. DANCING IN THE DARK is a live version.
Laptop Instrumental -- The Bruce Springsteen Instrumental Collection
Laptop Instrumental -- The Bruce Springsteen Instrumental Collection

Digital album - Loudr (no catalog number) - USA, 2014

This is a download-only digital Bruce Springsteen tribute album.
Spirit -- A Tribute To Bruce Springsteen
Spirit -- A Tribute To Bruce Springsteen

Digital album - Rapier Music (unknown catalog number) - UK, 2014

This is a download-only digital Bruce Springsteen tribute album.
Various artists -- Bruce Springsteen Tribute (Rauch Auf Dem Wasser - Edition)
Various artists -- Bruce Springsteen Tribute (Rauch Auf Dem Wasser - Edition)

CD - Coaast TMP (no catalog number) - Germany, 2014

This is a Bruce Springsteen tribute album. DANCING IN THE DARK is performed by Marion Seibert.
Various artists -- Dead Man's Town: A Tribute To Born In The U.S.A.
Various artists -- Dead Man's Town: A Tribute To Born In The U.S.A.

LP - Lightning Rod Records (LRR25523) - USA, 2014
CD - Lightning Rod Records (LRR25523) - USA, 2014

This is a Bruce Springsteen tribute album. DANCING IN THE DARK is performed by Nicole Atkins.
Lispector -- Dancin' In The Nite
Lispector -- Dancin' In The Nite

CD EP - Ponytail Records (no catalog number) - France, 2015
Lullaby Teddy -- Easy Listening Tribute To Bruce Springsteen
Lullaby Teddy -- Easy Listening Tribute To Bruce Springsteen

Digital album - Lullaby Teddy (unknown catalog number) - unknown country, 2015

This is a download-only digital Bruce Springsteen tribute album.
Moa Holmsten -- Bruised Arms & Broken Rhythm
Moa Holmsten -- Bruised Arms & Broken Rhythm

CD - Fill In The Blank Records (no catalog number) - USA, 2015

This is a Bruce Springsteen tribute album.
Relaxing Piano Covers -- Tribute To Bruce Springsteen
Relaxing Piano Covers -- Tribute To Bruce Springsteen

Digital album - Relaxing Piano Covers (unknown catalog number) - USA, 2015

This is a download-only digital Bruce Springsteen tribute album.
The Cheap Dates -- Loose Springsteen
The Cheap Dates -- Loose Springsteen

Digital album - no label (no catalog number) - USA, 2015

This is a download-only digital Bruce Springsteen tribute album.
Woman's Hour -- Dancing In The Dark
Woman's Hour -- Dancing In The Dark

12" EP - Secretly Canadian / Best Fit Recordings (BESTFIT025) - UK, 2015

This is a Record Store Day exclusive release.
Chris Monzon -- Chris In The U.S.A.
Chris Monzon -- Chris In The U.S.A.

Digital EP - no label (no catalog number) - USA, 2016

This is a free download-only digital Bruce Springsteen tribute EP.
Greg Von Teig -- The Prisoner Of His Dreams: Greg Von Teig Plays Bruce Springsteen
Greg Von Teig -- The Prisoner Of His Dreams: Greg Von Teig Plays Bruce Springsteen

CD - no label (no catalog number) - USA, 2016

This is a Bruce Springsteen tribute album, available in downloadable digital form and on CD. The digital version contains two tracks not found on the CD issue: DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN and IT'S HARD TO BE A SAINT IN THE CITY.
The Waybacks & Friends -- Merlefest Hillside Album Hour 2015: Back In The U.S.A.
The Waybacks & Friends -- Merlefest Hillside Album Hour 2015: Back In The U.S.A.

CD - no label (no catalog number) - USA, 2016

This is a Bruce Springsteen tribute album.
Various artists -- Songs Of Springsteen: A Covers Collection From 105.7 The Hawk's Bruce Brunch
Various artists -- Songs Of Springsteen: A Covers Collection From 105.7 The Hawk's Bruce Brunch

10" EP - no label (no catalog number) - USA, 2016

This is a Bruce Springsteen tribute EP. DANCING IN THE DARK is performed by Passenger.
Various artists -- Sounds Of The 80s Volume 2
Various artists -- Sounds Of The 80s Volume 2

2xCD - Sony Music (88985300232) - Europe, 2016

DANCING IN THE DARK is performed by Tom Odell.
Various artists -- The Boss Project: The Songs Of Bruce Springsteen
Various artists -- The Boss Project: The Songs Of Bruce Springsteen

Digital album - no label (no catalog number) - Canada, 2016

This is a free download-only digital Bruce Springsteen tribute album. DANCING IN THE DARK is performed by Josh Cole.
BeautyHeads -- TheBossCovers
BeautyHeads -- TheBossCovers

Digital album - no label (no catalog number) - USA, 2017

This is a free download-only digital Bruce Springsteen tribute album. DANCING IN THE DARK is titled "BossCover III" on this release.
Paradisia -- Sound Of Freedom
Paradisia -- Sound Of Freedom

CD - Long Branch Records (SPV 269012 CD) - Germany, 2017
LP - Long Branch Records (SPV 269011 LP) - Germany, 2017
Alyssa Hankey -- Springsteen Covers
Alyssa Hankey -- Springsteen Covers

CD - no label (no catalog number) - USA, 2018

This is a Bruce Springsteen tribute album.
Rock The Cradle -- Lullaby Versions Of Bruce Springsteen
Rock The Cradle -- Lullaby Versions Of Bruce Springsteen

Digital album - Rock The Cradle (unknown catalog number) - unknown country, 2018

This is a download-only digital Bruce Springsteen tribute album.
Kevin Heider -- Ohio: A Tribute To Springsteen
Kevin Heider -- Ohio: A Tribute To Springsteen

Digital album - no label (no catalog number) - USA, 2019

This is a download-only digital Bruce Springsteen tribute album.
Sweet Little Band -- Babies Go Bruce Springsteen
Sweet Little Band -- Babies Go Bruce Springsteen

Digital album - RGS Music (unknown catalog number) - Argentina, 2020

This is a download-only digital Bruce Springsteen tribute album.
Heaven Is Shining -- Born In The USA
Heaven Is Shining -- Born In The USA

Digital album - Rosenklang (unknown catalog number) - Germany, 2021

This is a download-only digital Bruce Springsteen tribute album.
The Bruceband -- Born In The U.S.A. Live
The Bruceband -- Born In The U.S.A. Live

Digital album - Dr K Music (no catalog number) - Holland, 2021

This is a download-only digital live Bruce Springsteen tribute album.
The Boss Brothers -- Live
The Boss Brothers -- Live

Digital album - 729285 Records DK (no catalog number) - The Netherlands, 2023

This is a download-only digital live Bruce Springsteen tribute album.
Mr. Campfire -- ...Through The Years
Mr. Campfire -- ...Through The Years

CD - no label (no catalog number) - Germany, unknown release year

Available Versions

List of available versions of DANCING IN THE DARK on this website:

DANCING IN THE DARK [Album version]
DANCING IN THE DARK [Live 26 Jul 1984 version]
DANCING IN THE DARK [Live 21 Jun 1985 version]
DANCING IN THE DARK [Live 10 May 1988 version]
DANCING IN THE DARK [Live 15 Oct 1988 version]
DANCING IN THE DARK [Live 10 Jul 1992 version]
DANCING IN THE DARK [Live 23 Jul 1992 version]
DANCING IN THE DARK [Live 29 Aug 2002 version]
DANCING IN THE DARK [Live 16 Oct 2002 version]
DANCING IN THE DARK [Live 14 Jun 2003 version]
DANCING IN THE DARK [Live 04 Oct 2003 version]
DANCING IN THE DARK [Live 11 Nov 2014 version]
DANCING IN THE DARK [Live 01 Nov 2016 version]
DANCING IN THE DARK [Live 07 Nov 2016 version]
DANCING IN THE DARK [Live July 2018 version]

Page last updated: 13 Feb 2023