THE RISING

Album version



Can't see nothing in front of me
Can't see nothing coming up behind
I make my way through this darkness
I can't feel nothing but this chain that binds me
Lost track of how far I've gone
How far I've gone, how high I've climbed
On my back's a sixty pound stone
On my shoulder half mile of line

Come on up for the rising
Come on up lay your hands in mine
Come on up for the rising
Come on up for the rising tonight

Left the house this morning
Bells ringing filled the air
I was wearing the cross of my calling
On wheels of fire I come rolling down here

Come on up for the rising
Come on up lay your hands in mine
Come on up for the rising
Come on up for the rising tonight

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Li li, li li li, li li li li li
Li li, li li li, li li li li li
Li li, li li, li li li li

There's spirits above and behind me
Faces gone black, eyes burning bright
May their precious blood bind me
Lord as I stand before your fiery light

Li li, li li li li li
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I see you Mary in the garden
In the garden of a thousand sighs
There's holy pictures of our children
Dancing in a sky filled with light
May I feel your arms around me
May I feel your blood mix with mine (ooh ooh ooh)
A dream of life comes to me
Like a catfish dancing on the end of my line (ooh ooh ooh)

Sky of blackness and sorrow (a dream of life)
Sky of love, sky of tears (a dream of life) (ooh ooh ooh)
Sky of glory and sadness (a dream of life)
Sky of mercy, sky of fear (a dream of life) (ooh ooh ooh)
Sky of memory and shadow (a dream of life)
Your burning wind fills my arms tonight (ooh ooh ooh)
Sky of longing and emptiness (a dream of life)
Sky of fullness, sky of blessed life

Come on up for the rising
Come on up lay your hands in mine
Come on up for the rising
Come on up for the rising tonight

Li li, li li li li li
Li li, li li li, li li li li li
Li li, li li li, li li li li li
Li li, li li, li li li li
Li li, li li li li li (come on up for the rising)
Li li, li li li, li li li li li (come on up)
Li li, li li li, li li li li li (come on up for the rising)
Li li, li li, li li li li (come on up)


Info

THE RISING is a song written by Bruce Springsteen and released on his 2002 album The Rising. The above lyrics are for Bruce Springsteen's album version of THE RISING as released in 2002.


The album version of THE RISING was included on The Essential Bruce Springsteen (both 2003 and 2015 editions) compilation album, the Greatest Hits (2009 editions) compilation album, the Collection: 1973-2012 compilation album, the Chapter And Verse compilation album, and the Best Of Bruce Springsteen compilation album.

Writing and Recording

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The Rising

The Rising is Bruce Springsteen's 12th studio album, released on 30 Jul 2002 on Columbia Records. It's Springsteen's first studio album in seven years and his first with the E Street Band in 18 years. The album was produced and mixed by Brendan O'Brien and recorded with the E Street Band between January and March 2002 at Southern Tracks in Atlanta, GA. It won a Grammy Award for Best Rock Album in 2003, and was also nominated for the Album Of The Year award.

Bruce Springsteen -- The Rising
Bruce Springsteen -- The Rising

The album features 15 new Springsteen compositions and clocks at 72:52.

Greatest Hits 1995 Edition

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

Chapter And Verse

Chapter And Verse is a Bruce Springsteen compilation album released on Columbia Records on 23 Sep 2016 in the U.S. It was officially announced on 28 Jul 2016. The album is an audio companion to Springsteen's autobiography Born To Run, which was published four days later, on 27 Sep 2016, by Simon & Schuster.

The album is a career retrospective consisting of 18 tracks. It spans almost half a century of Springsteen's career, from as early as 1966. According to the press release, Springsteen selected the songs to reflect the themes and sections of the autobiography. The first five tracks have not been previously released.

Tracks 1 and 2 are from The Castiles era, track 3 is from the Steel Mill era, and track 4 is from The Bruce Springsteen Band era. Tracks 5 and 6 are Springsteen solo, from around the time he signed his record deal with CBS. The remaining 12 tracks are compiled from 12 different Bruce Springsteen studio albums, from 1973 to 2012. All song were written by Bruce Springsteen, except tracks 1 (co-written by Bruce Springsteen and George Theiss) and track 2 (written by Willie Dixon). Track 2 is only song on the album recorded live.

Bruce Springsteen -- Chapter And Verse
Bruce Springsteen -- Chapter And Verse

Chapter And Verse is available as a single-disc CD and as a double-disc LP, as well as digital download and streaming.

Best Of Bruce Springsteen

Best Of Bruce Springsteen is a compilation album released on Columbia Records on 19 Apr 2024. The album is collection of original songs spanning Springsteen's entire career, from 1973 to 2020. The release was officially announced on 01 Mar 2024.

Two variants of the album were released: the 18-track physical releases and an expanded 31-track download-only version. The physical releases include a single-disc CD and as a two-disc LP set. Four editions of the vinyl release were issued: a regular edition on black vinyl, an Atlantic Blue vinyl exclusive to Europe, a Highway Yellow vinyl exclusive to independent retailers, and a Jersey Devil Red vinyl exclusive to Amazon Music.

Bruce Springsteen -- Best Of Bruce Springsteen
Bruce Springsteen -- Best Of Bruce Springsteen

Other Official Releases

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The album version of THE RISING appears on some promotional samplers.

Various artists -- Dep 742 Sony Music
Various artists -- Dep 742 Sony Music

CD - Columbia / Epic / Sony Music (DEP 742) - Argentina, 2002

Promotional sampler.
Various artists -- Hit's A Sony 2002 September
Various artists -- Hit's A Sony 2002 September

CD - Sony (SDCI 80065) - Japan, 2002

Promotional sampler.
Various artists -- Hit's A Sony January/February 2003
Various artists -- Hit's A Sony January/February 2003

CD - Sony (SDCI 80099) - Japan, 2003

Promotional sampler.

Other versions of THE RISING were also officially released.

Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band -- Live In Barcelona
The live 16 Oct 2002 version of THE RISING was released on the Live In Barcelona home video in 2003.
Bruce Springsteen -- Helsinki June 16, 2003
The live 16 Jun 2003 version of THE RISING was released on the Helsinki June 16, 2003 official live download in 2018.
Bruce Springsteen -- Stockholm 2005
The live 25 Jun 2005 version of THE RISING was released on the Stockholm 2005 official live download in 2020.
Bruce Springsteen -- Schottenstein Center, Ohio 2005
The live 31 Jul 2005 version of THE RISING was released on the Schottenstein Center, Ohio 2005 official live download in 2015.
Bruce Springsteen -- Van Andel Arena, Michigan 2005
The live 03 Aug 2005 version of THE RISING was released on the Van Andel Arena, Michigan 2005 official live download in 2018.
Bruce Springsteen -- Sovereign Bank Arena, Trenton, NJ 2005
The live 22 Nov 2005 version of THE RISING was released on the Sovereign Bank Arena, Trenton, NJ 2005 official live download in 2019.
Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band -- TD Banknorth Garden, Boston 11/19/07
The live 19 Nov 2007 version of THE RISING was released on the TD Banknorth Garden, Boston 11/19/07 official live download in 2018.
Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band -- St. Pete Times Forum, Tampa, FL, April 22, 2008
The live 22 Apr 2008 version of THE RISING was released on the St. Pete Times Forum, Tampa, FL, April 22, 2008 official live download in 2019.
Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band -- Greensboro, North Carolina April 28, 2008
The live 28 Apr 2008 version of THE RISING was released on the Greensboro, North Carolina April 28, 2008 official live download in 2020.
Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band -- Scottrade Center, St. Louis, MO 8/23/2008
The live 23 Aug 2008 version of THE RISING 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 THE RISING 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 THE RISING 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 THE RISING was released on the MSG 11.07.09 official live download in 2020.
Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band -- HSBC Arena, Buffalo, NY 11/22/2009
The live 22 Nov 2009 version of THE RISING was released on the HSBC Arena, Buffalo, NY 11/22/2009 official live download in 2016.
Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band -- Apollo Theater 03/09/12
The live 09 Mar 2012 version of THE RISING was released on the Apollo Theater 03/09/12 official live download in 2014.
Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band -- Olympiastadion, Helsinki July 31, 2012
The live 31 Jul 2012 version of THE RISING was released on the Olympiastadion, Helsinki July 31, 2012 official live download in 2017.
Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band -- St. Paul, MN Nov 12, 2012
The live 12 Nov 2012 version of THE RISING 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 THE RISING 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 THE RISING was released on the Leeds July 24, 2013 official live download in 2018.
Bruce Springsteen -- Springsteen On Broadway
The live July 2018 version of THE RISING was released on the Springsteen On Broadway album in 2018.

Live History: on-tour

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In preparation for Springsteen On Broadway, THE RISING was performed during one 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. 22 Sep 2017 at Monmouth University, West Long Branch, NJ (private rehearsal)
  2. 24 Jun 2021 at St. James Theatre, New York City, NY (private rehearsal)
  3. 25 Jun 2021 at St. James Theatre, New York City, NY (private rehearsal)

THE RISING was performed 266 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 THE RISING was released on the Springsteen On Broadway album in 2018.

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

Live History: off-tour

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Bruce Springsteen has been performing on almost all the annual Stand Up for Heroes benefits since 2007. THE RISING was performed during the second (2008) and third (2009) annual benefits. The song was played solo acoustic.

  1. 05 Nov 2008 at Town Hall, New York City, NY (during the second annual Stand Up For Heroes benefit)
  2. 04 Nov 2009 at Town Hall, New York City, NY (during the third annual Stand Up For Heroes benefit)

Covers

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At least 15 artists have recorded and released Bruce Springsteen's THE RISING.

Session musicians featuring David West -- Pickin' On Springsteen Volume 2
Session musicians featuring David West -- Pickin' On Springsteen Volume 2

CD - CMH (CD-8463) - USA, 2003

This is a Bruce Springsteen tribute album.
Bosstime -- 12 Tracks Live
Bosstime -- 12 Tracks Live

CD - no label (no catalog number) - Germany, 2005

This is a live 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.
Andrew Nicholson -- Lost Highway: A Tribute To Bruce Springsteen
Andrew Nicholson -- Lost Highway: A Tribute To Bruce Springsteen

CD - no label (no catalog number) - UK, 2008

This is a 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. THE RISING is performed by Joel Mellin.
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.
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.
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.
Déjà Vu -- Tribute To Working Class Hero Bruce Springsteen - Vol. 2
Déjà Vu -- Tribute To Working Class Hero Bruce Springsteen - Vol. 2

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

This is a download-only digital Bruce Springsteen tribute album.
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.
Various artists -- Springsteen Session 2011
Various artists -- Springsteen Session 2011

2xCD - B Street Productions / Suisa (no catalog number) - Switzerland, 2012

This is a live Bruce Springsteen tribute album recorded on 11 Nov 2011 at Evangelisch-Reformierte Kirche in Bäretswil, Switzerland. THE RISING is performed by Booze & Guido Marzorati & Gospel Chorus.
Martyn Joseph -- Tires Rushing By In The Rain
Martyn Joseph -- Tires Rushing By In The Rain

CD - Pipe Records (PRCD023) - UK, 2013

This is a 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.
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.

Available Versions

List of available versions of THE RISING on this website:

THE RISING [Album version]
THE RISING [Live 16 Oct 2002 version]
THE RISING [Live 22 Nov 2009 version]
THE RISING [Live July 2018 version]

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