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Chimes of Freedom 
EP by Bruce Springsteen Released August 1988 Recorded March–July 1988 Genre Rock Label Columbia Bruce Springsteen chronology Tunnel of Love
(1987)Chimes of Freedom
(1988)Human Touch
(1992)Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band chronology Tunnel of Love
(1987)Chimes of Freedom
(1988)Greatest Hits
(1995)Alternative covers 
US reissue coverProfessional ratings Review scores Source Rating Allmusic 
[1]Robert Christgau (B-)[2] Chimes of Freedom is the name of a 1988 live Bruce Springsteen EP. It was released to support the multi-artist Human Rights Now! Tour in benefit of Amnesty International. This tour was announced near the end of a first set radio broadcast during Springsteen's July 3, 1988 show in Stockholm, Sweden, after which Bob Dylan's "Chimes of Freedom" was performed. The performance of "Chimes of Freedom" on this EP peaked at number 16 on the Mainstream Rock charts in mid-late 1988.
The other tracks were also recorded on earlier American stops of Springsteen and the E Street Band's 1988 Tunnel of Love Express Tour that also featured The Miami Horns. Most notable is the slowed-down acoustic rendition of "Born to Run", one of several surprises to fans on that tour. "Be True" was originally released as a studio recording on a vinyl single as the B-side to "Sherry Darling" in 1980, and featured prominently as the second or third song of the shows.
In the original vinyl and cassette release, all tracks were at full length, while on compact disc (CD) "Chimes of Freedom" and "Tougher Than The Rest" were edited for length. The format used was the 3-inch CD single, which limited the length that could be used.
When re-released in the full size 5-inch CD, the edited versions remained. Some later CD re-issues have restored it to full length, as well as the version released to iTunes.
Track listing
- "Tougher Than the Rest" – 6:39
- Recorded April 27, 1988 at Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena.
- "Be True" – 4:48
- Recorded March 28, 1988 at Joe Louis Arena in Detroit.
- "Chimes of Freedom" – 7:21
- Recorded July 3, 1988 at Stockholms Olympiastadion.
- "Born to Run" – 5:23
- Recorded April 27, 1988 at Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena.
Personnel
- The E Street Band
- Roy Bittan – synthesizer, piano
- Clarence Clemons – saxophone, percussion
- Danny Federici – organ
- Nils Lofgren – guitar
- Patti Scialfa – vocals, guitar
- Bruce Springsteen – lead vocals, guitar, harmonica
- Garry Tallent – bass guitar
- Max Weinberg – drums
- Mario Cruz – saxophone
- Eddie Manion – saxophone
- Mark Pender – trumpet
- Richie "La Bamba" Rosenberg – trombone
- Mike Spengler – trumpet
References
- ^ Stephen Thomas Erlewine. "Allmusic review". Rovi Corporation. http://www.allmusic.com/album/r18769. Retrieved 2010-11-02.
- ^ "Robert Christgau review". http://www.robertchristgau.com/get_artist2.php?id=5142. Retrieved 2010-11-02.
Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band Bruce Springsteen · Roy Bittan · Nils Lofgren · Patti Scialfa · Garry Tallent · Steven Van Zandt · Max Weinberg
Former members: Ernest Carter · Clarence Clemons · Danny Federici · Suki Lahav · Vini Lopez · David Sancious
Soozie Tyrell · Charles GiordanoStudio albums Greetings from Asbury Park, N.J. (1973) · The Wild, the Innocent & the E Street Shuffle (1973) · Born to Run (1975) · Darkness on the Edge of Town (1978) · The River (1980) · Nebraska (1982) · Born in the U.S.A. (1984) · Tunnel of Love (1987) · Human Touch (1992) · Lucky Town (1992) · The Ghost of Tom Joad (1995) · The Rising (2002) · Devils & Dust (2005) · We Shall Overcome: The Seeger Sessions (2006) · Magic (2007) · Working on a Dream (2009) · The Promise (2010)
Live albums Live/1975–85 (1986) · Chimes of Freedom (EP) (1988) · In Concert/MTV Plugged (1993) · Live in New York City (2001) · Hammersmith Odeon London '75 (2006) · Live in Dublin (2007) · Magic Tour Highlights (EP) (2008)Other albums Greatest Hits (1995) · Blood Brothers (EP) (1996) · Tracks (1998) · 18 Tracks (1999) · The Essential Bruce Springsteen (2003) · Greatest Hits (2009)
Singles "Blinded by the Light" (1973) · "Spirit in the Night" (1973) · "Born to Run" (1975) · "Tenth Avenue Freeze-Out" (1976) · "Prove It All Night" (1978) · "Badlands" (1978) · "The Promised Land" (1978) · "Hungry Heart" (1980) · "Sherry Darling" (1980) · "Fade Away" (1981) · "The River" (1981) · "Cadillac Ranch" (1981) · "Point Blank" (1981) · "Atlantic City" (1982) · "Open All Night" (1982) · "Dancing in the Dark" (1984) · "Cover Me" (1984) · "Born in the U.S.A." (1984) · "I'm on Fire" (1985) · "Glory Days" (1985) · "I'm Goin' Down" (1985) · "My Hometown" (1985) · "Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town" (1985) · "War" (1986) · "Fire" (1987) · "Born to Run" (live) (1988) · "Brilliant Disguise" (1987) · "Tunnel of Love" (1987) · "One Step Up" (1988) · "Tougher Than the Rest" (1988) · "Spare Parts" (1988) · "Human Touch" (1992) · "57 Channels (And Nothin' On)" (1992) · "Better Days" (1992) · "Leap of Faith" (1992) · "Lucky Town" (1993) · "Streets of Philadelphia" (1994) · "Secret Garden" (1995) · "Murder Incorporated" (1995) · "Hungry Heart" (re-issue) (1995) · "The Ghost of Tom Joad" (1996) · "Secret Garden" (1997) · "Sad Eyes" (1999) · "The Rising" (2002) · "Lonesome Day" (2002) · "Waitin' on a Sunny Day" (2003) · "Devils & Dust" (2005) · "All the Way Home" (2005) · "Radio Nowhere" (2007) · "Girls in Their Summer Clothes" (2007) · "Working on a Dream" (2008) · "My Lucky Day" (2008) · "The Wrestler" (2009)Video releases Video Anthology / 1978–88 (1989) · In Concert/MTV Plugged (1992) · Blood Brothers (1996) · The Complete Video Anthology / 1978–2000 (2001) · Live in New York City (2001) · Live in Barcelona (2003) · VH1 Storytellers (2005) · Wings For Wheels (2005) · Hammersmith Odeon London '75 (2005) · Live in Dublin (2007) · Magic Tour Highlights (2008) · London Calling: Live in Hyde Park (2010) · The Promise: The Making of Darkness on the Edge of Town (2010)
Tours Born to Run tours (1974–77) · Darkness Tour (1978) · River Tour (1980–81) · Born in the U.S.A. Tour (1984–85) · Tunnel of Love Express (1988) · Human Rights Now! (1988) · "Other Band" Tour (1992–93) · Ghost of Tom Joad Tour (1995–97) · Reunion Tour (1999–2000) · Rising Tour (2002–03) · Vote for Change (2004) · Devils & Dust Tour (2005) · Seeger Sessions Band Tour (2006) · Magic Tour (2007–08) · Working on a Dream Tour (2009)
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- Bruce Springsteen live albums
- "Tougher Than the Rest" – 6:39
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