It is a long-standing tradition for Bruce Springsteen to show up at the Light of Day benefit despite never being on the bill. His most recent appearance at the annual concert, which raises money for Parkinson's disease research, happened over the weekend, and multiple outlets are praising it as one of The Boss's best. The musician reportedly treated fans to a lengthy show, wrapping the event around 2 a.m., nj.com reports.
"It's loose sometimes, but if you want to know what the feeling was back in the '70s in the clubs around here, it's a bit like that," Springsteen, who has showed up at 11 of the 15 concerts, told the Asbury Park Press.
Other local favorites included Willie Nile, Southside Johnny and Joe Grushecky. Springsteen joined in on some of their songs before tearing through a setlist that included "Adam Raised a Cain," "Frankie Fell in Love" and "Because the Night."
Check out video from the show and the full setlist below:
“One Guitar” (with Willie Nile)
“This Little Girl is Mine” (with LaBamba’s Big Band)
“Higher and Higher” (with Southside Johnny)
“I Don’t Want to Go Home” (with Southside Johnny)
“Adam Raise a Cain” (with Joe Grushecky and the Houserockers)
“Savin’ Up” (with Joe Grushecky and the Houserockers)
“From Small Things (Big Things One Day Come)” (with Joe Grushecky and the Houserockers)
“Never Be Enough Time” (with Joe Grushecky on lead)
“Racing in the Street (’78)” (with Joe Grushecky and the Houserockers)
“Pumping Iron” (with Joe Grushecky and the Houserockers and photographer Danny Clinch on harp)
“Darkness on the Edge of Town” (with Joe Grushecky and the Houserockers)
“Still Look Good for 60″ (with Joe Grushecky on lead)
“Frankie Fell in Love” (with Joe Grushecky and the Houserockers)
“Hearts of Stone” (with Joe Grushecky and the Houserockers)
“Save My Love” (with Joe Grushecky and the Houserockers)
“Talk to the King” (with Joe Grushecky on lead)
“Because the Night” (with Joe Grushecky and the Houserockers, John Eddie, James Maddock, Willie Nile)
“Light of Day” (all)
“Thunder Road” (solo acoustic)
“The Promise Land” (all)
