Springsteen Drops Land of Hope & Dreams EP After Manchester Show
The Boss launches a track live collection from the opener featuring a classic Dylan cover.
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Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band opened their 2025 Land of Hope & Dreams Tour at Manchester’s AO Arena on May 14. To celebrate the kick-off night, the group has released the Land of Hope & Dreams EP—a four-track live collection that brings fans right back to the arena’s electric atmosphere.
Manchester Night One Sets The Tone
The Boss stepped onstage to roaring applause, launching into the title track “Land of Hope & Dreams.” Moments later, he and the band tore into “Long Walk Home” and delivered an emotional rendition of “My City of Ruins.” The quartet closes with a powerful cover of Bob Dylan’s “Chimes of Freedom.”
Fans can relive those moments through the official Instagram highlight: https://www.instagram.com/p/DJ6rWaGxmpE/
An earlier post captured the AO Arena crowd as lights dropped and Springsteen strode forward in his signature denim jacket. Photographer @redemartin shared a series of images under the caption:
“Manchester. May 14, 2025.
📸: @redemartin”
That post underscores the special connection between The Boss and Manchester—a city that first embraced him in the early ’80s and has since become a tour staple.
Ep Brings Manchester Highlights To Fans
The EP collects the four standout performances from opening night:
• Land of Hope & Dreams (8:12)
• Long Walk Home (5:03)
• My City of Ruins (9:21)
• Chimes of Freedom (6:45)
Listeners can stream the Land of Hope & Dreams EP now on all major platforms. According to the tour’s Instagram announcement, the release aims to share the live energy with fans unable to attend the UK dates.
The Boss’ Live Legacy
Springsteen’s career spans more than five decades, from his 1973 debut Greetings from Asbury Park, N.J. to 2020’s Letter to You. Over 20 studio albums and countless live appearances have earned him a reputation as one of rock’s most enduring performers.
His live shows are known for marathon set lists and deep fan engagement. From “Born to Run” anthems to heartfelt solo numbers, The Boss weaves new material and fan favorites with seamless storytelling.
On the Land of Hope & Dreams Tour, the E Street Band lineup features longtime members Max Weinberg (drums), Roy Bittan (keyboards), Nils Lofgren (guitar), and newcomer Jake Clemons (saxophone). Together, they revisit classics while spotlighting recent tracks from Springsteen’s chart-topping 2020 album.
What Comes Next On Tour
After Manchester’s roaring opener, Springsteen and the band head to Glasgow, Leeds, and Birmingham before returning to mainland Europe in June. Each night promises unique set lists and special guest appearances.
For those tracking tour dates and live EP drops, Springsteen’s official channels remain the best source for updates. The Land of Hope & Dreams EP stands as a testament to the tour’s high-energy start—and a preview of what’s still to come.
Bruce Springsteen has long said that live music can unite communities and heal wounds. With this EP, he’s extending that invitation well beyond the arena walls.
Fans can stream the Land of Hope & Dreams EP now and look forward to more highlights as the tour rolls on.
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