Bruce Springsteen; John Mellencamp.Photo:Sergione Infuso/Corbis via Getty; Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for Bob Woodruff FoundationNew Jersey concertgoers got a special surprise this weekend.Near the end ofJohn Mellencamp’sconcert at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark, New Jersey on Sunday night,Bruce Springsteenjoined him onstage for a special duet of “Pink Houses.“For the set, “The Boss,” 74, was without a guitar, however, as he sang the second verse, the crowd cheered for him.The “Hurts So Good,” 72, singer shared anInstagram Reelof their duet following the show, which features Mellencamp introducing Springsteen before kicking off “Pink Houses.““My good friend and guest @springsteen joined us on “Pink Houses” @njpac #mellencamptour #springsteen,” the singer/painter captioned the clip.Sunday night’s performance isn’t the first time the duo has performed together.They performed “Pink Houses” and “Glory Days” in December 2019 at Sting’s semi-annual Rainforest Benefit, perRolling Stone.In 2022, the “Dancing in the Dark” performer was featured on Mellencamp’sStrictly a One-Eyed JackLP with “Did You Say Such a Thing,” “Wasted Days,” and “A Life Full of Rain.”The “Small Town” musician opened up about his friendship with Springsteen in an interview withSiriusXM’s E Street Radioin 2021.“I would consider Bruce now, one of my better friends in the music business. Bruce and I talk quite a bit,” he said. “I think he and I relate to each other because we’ve had similar experiences of growing up in a small town. Starting out, big band leaders.”He further elaborated on their relationship in an interview withBillboardin 2022.“Bruce has a wonderful way of having humility and tenacity, all at the same time,” he told the publication. “He can get his ideas across with humility and an ability to do what he wants to do. He’s run his own band longer than I have, so I don’t have to say, ‘Hey Bruce, how about…?’ He says, ‘How about if I try this?’ and ‘How about if I try that?’ And he’s Bruce Springsteen — sure, try it.“Bruce Sprinsteen and John Mellencamp during the 17th Annual Stand Up for Heroes Benefit in New York City in November 2023.Jamie McCarthy/GettyBoth Mellencamp and Springsteen will be on tour throughout 2024.Mellencamp will be on the road until late July, where he’ll be performing atOutlaw FestivalalongsideWillie NelsonandBob Dylan.Springsteen is set to resume his world tour in March 19 in Phoenix with dates in the U.S. and Europe, as he charts his comebackfrom peptic ulcer disease. He’ll also headline theSea.Hear.Nowmusic festival in Asbury Park, New Jersey for this year’s weekend event on Sept. 14 and 15.
Bruce Springsteen; John Mellencamp.Photo:Sergione Infuso/Corbis via Getty; Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for Bob Woodruff Foundation
Sergione Infuso/Corbis via Getty; Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for Bob Woodruff Foundation
New Jersey concertgoers got a special surprise this weekend.Near the end ofJohn Mellencamp’sconcert at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark, New Jersey on Sunday night,Bruce Springsteenjoined him onstage for a special duet of “Pink Houses.“For the set, “The Boss,” 74, was without a guitar, however, as he sang the second verse, the crowd cheered for him.The “Hurts So Good,” 72, singer shared anInstagram Reelof their duet following the show, which features Mellencamp introducing Springsteen before kicking off “Pink Houses.““My good friend and guest @springsteen joined us on “Pink Houses” @njpac #mellencamptour #springsteen,” the singer/painter captioned the clip.Sunday night’s performance isn’t the first time the duo has performed together.They performed “Pink Houses” and “Glory Days” in December 2019 at Sting’s semi-annual Rainforest Benefit, perRolling Stone.In 2022, the “Dancing in the Dark” performer was featured on Mellencamp’sStrictly a One-Eyed JackLP with “Did You Say Such a Thing,” “Wasted Days,” and “A Life Full of Rain.”The “Small Town” musician opened up about his friendship with Springsteen in an interview withSiriusXM’s E Street Radioin 2021.“I would consider Bruce now, one of my better friends in the music business. Bruce and I talk quite a bit,” he said. “I think he and I relate to each other because we’ve had similar experiences of growing up in a small town. Starting out, big band leaders.”He further elaborated on their relationship in an interview withBillboardin 2022.“Bruce has a wonderful way of having humility and tenacity, all at the same time,” he told the publication. “He can get his ideas across with humility and an ability to do what he wants to do. He’s run his own band longer than I have, so I don’t have to say, ‘Hey Bruce, how about…?’ He says, ‘How about if I try this?’ and ‘How about if I try that?’ And he’s Bruce Springsteen — sure, try it.“Bruce Sprinsteen and John Mellencamp during the 17th Annual Stand Up for Heroes Benefit in New York City in November 2023.Jamie McCarthy/GettyBoth Mellencamp and Springsteen will be on tour throughout 2024.Mellencamp will be on the road until late July, where he’ll be performing atOutlaw FestivalalongsideWillie NelsonandBob Dylan.Springsteen is set to resume his world tour in March 19 in Phoenix with dates in the U.S. and Europe, as he charts his comebackfrom peptic ulcer disease. He’ll also headline theSea.Hear.Nowmusic festival in Asbury Park, New Jersey for this year’s weekend event on Sept. 14 and 15.
New Jersey concertgoers got a special surprise this weekend.
Near the end ofJohn Mellencamp’sconcert at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark, New Jersey on Sunday night,Bruce Springsteenjoined him onstage for a special duet of “Pink Houses.”
For the set, “The Boss,” 74, was without a guitar, however, as he sang the second verse, the crowd cheered for him.
The “Hurts So Good,” 72, singer shared anInstagram Reelof their duet following the show, which features Mellencamp introducing Springsteen before kicking off “Pink Houses.”
“My good friend and guest @springsteen joined us on “Pink Houses” @njpac #mellencamptour #springsteen,” the singer/painter captioned the clip.
Sunday night’s performance isn’t the first time the duo has performed together.
They performed “Pink Houses” and “Glory Days” in December 2019 at Sting’s semi-annual Rainforest Benefit, perRolling Stone.
In 2022, the “Dancing in the Dark” performer was featured on Mellencamp’sStrictly a One-Eyed JackLP with “Did You Say Such a Thing,” “Wasted Days,” and “A Life Full of Rain.”
The “Small Town” musician opened up about his friendship with Springsteen in an interview withSiriusXM’s E Street Radioin 2021.
“I would consider Bruce now, one of my better friends in the music business. Bruce and I talk quite a bit,” he said. “I think he and I relate to each other because we’ve had similar experiences of growing up in a small town. Starting out, big band leaders.”
He further elaborated on their relationship in an interview withBillboardin 2022.
“Bruce has a wonderful way of having humility and tenacity, all at the same time,” he told the publication. “He can get his ideas across with humility and an ability to do what he wants to do. He’s run his own band longer than I have, so I don’t have to say, ‘Hey Bruce, how about…?’ He says, ‘How about if I try this?’ and ‘How about if I try that?’ And he’s Bruce Springsteen — sure, try it.”
Bruce Sprinsteen and John Mellencamp during the 17th Annual Stand Up for Heroes Benefit in New York City in November 2023.Jamie McCarthy/Getty
Jamie McCarthy/Getty
Both Mellencamp and Springsteen will be on tour throughout 2024.
Mellencamp will be on the road until late July, where he’ll be performing atOutlaw FestivalalongsideWillie NelsonandBob Dylan.
Springsteen is set to resume his world tour in March 19 in Phoenix with dates in the U.S. and Europe, as he charts his comebackfrom peptic ulcer disease. He’ll also headline theSea.Hear.Nowmusic festival in Asbury Park, New Jersey for this year’s weekend event on Sept. 14 and 15.
source: people.com
