First-ever video of Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band's 1975 Hammersmith Odeon, London, concert unveiled today at Amazon.ca; footage excerpted from "Born to Run 30th Anniversary Edition" box set, to be released November 15
SEATTLE-October 17, 2005-Amazon.ca premiered video footage today from the highly anticipated "Born to Run 30th Anniversary" box set, offering customers an exclusive chance to view the first footage ever released of Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band's renowned 1975 concert at London's Hammersmith Odeon. For one week, starting today, video of the band's electrifying performance of "Born to Run" can be seen exclusively at Amazon.com via the Amazon.ca welcome page (www.amazon.ca) or or the Amazon.ca Music store.
Personally supervised by Bruce Springsteen and his longtime manager Jon Landau, the "Born to Run 30th Anniversary" box set includes "Hammersmith Odeon, London '75," an exhilarating film of Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band's legendary 1975 concert at London's Hammersmith Odeon; a new documentary film, "Wings for Wheels: The Making of Born to Run;" the classic album in remastered CD form; and a 48-page booklet of previously unpublished photographs with an introduction penned by Springsteen.
Widely regarded as one of the cornerstone albums in rock and roll history, "Born to Run" has been recognized by many international polls as one of the greatest albums of all time, and has sold more than 8 million copies worldwide.
"The 30th anniversary of 'Born to Run' is a landmark moment in the history of popular culture," commented Don Ienner, president and CEO, Sony Music Label Group U.S. "From brilliant songwriting to spectacular performances, this incredible album set new standards of excellence in popular music, and in the process established Bruce Springsteen as a true rock icon. As part of our celebration of Bruce's undeniable genius and uncompromising vision, we're happy to be working with Amazon to give fans a special preview of the legendary 1975 concert at London's Hammersmith Odeon."
"We're delighted to offer Canadians this exclusive, never-before-seen footage from one of Bruce Springsteen's most legendary performances," said Sarah Jane Gunter, manager, Amazon.ca.
The "Born to Run 30th Anniversary Edition" box set will be released on November 15. The set is available for advance order at www.amazon.ca for $42.99.
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