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'' on April 23, 2005. Tied into promotion for his album ''

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and sang as he dissected his songs for meaning, sometimes line by line, frequently confessing at the end that his analysis was cooked for the show and that his original writing had been more subconscious. Wife

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contributed the occasional helping vocal. A question and answer session with contest winning audience members also ensued.

Songs performed and discussed

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Brilliant Disguise "Brilliant Disguise" is a song by Bruce Springsteen from his 1987 album '' Tunnel of Love''. It was released as the first single from the album, reaching the No. 5 position on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart and No. 1 on the Mainstream Rock char ...

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Charts

Certifications

References

External links

* {{Authority control Bruce Springsteen video albums 2005 live albums Bruce Springsteen live albums 2005 video albums 2000s live video albums VH1 Storytellers 2000s English-language films