STREETS OF PHILADELPHIA

Official studio version



I was bruised and battered, I couldn't tell what I felt
I was unrecognizable to myself
Saw my reflection in a window and didn't know my own face
So brother are you gonna leave me wasting away
On the streets of Philadelphia

(Li-li li-li-li, li-li li-li-li)
(Li-li li-li-li, li-li li-li-li)
(Li-li li-li-li, li-li li-li-li)
(Li-li li-li-li, li-li li-li-li)

I walked the avenue 'til my legs felt like stone
I heard the voices of friends vanished and gone
At night I could hear the blood in my veins
Just as black and whispering as the rain
On the streets of Philadelphia

(Li-li li-li-li, li-li li-li-li)
(Li-li li-li-li, li-li li-li-li)
(Li-li li-li-li, li-li li-li-li)
(Li-li li-li-li, li-li li-li-li)

Ain't no angel gonna greet me
It's just you and I my friend
And my clothes don't fit me no more
I walked a thousand miles just to slip this skin

The night has fallen, I'm lying awake
I can feel myself fading away
So receive me brother with your faithless kiss
Or will we leave each other alone like this
On the streets of Philadelphia

(Li-li li-li-li, li-li li-li-li)
(Li-li li-li-li, li-li li-li-li)
(Li-li li-li-li, li-li li-li-li)
(Li-li li-li-li, li-li li-li-li)
(Li-li li-li-li, li-li li-li-li)
(Li-li li-li-li, li-li li-li-li)
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Info

STREETS OF PHILADELPHIA is a song written by Bruce Springsteen for the 1993 movie Philadelphia and first released on the film's soundtrack album in 1994. This marks the first time that Springsteen wrote a song specifically for a movie. The above lyrics are for Bruce Springsteen's official studio version of STREETS OF PHILADELPHIA as released in 1994.

Various artists -- Philadelphia - Music From The Motion Picture
Various artists -- Philadelphia - Music From The Motion Picture

CD - Epic Soundtrax (EK 57624) - USA, 1994
MC - Epic Soundtrax (ET 57624) - USA, 1994
MD - Epic Soundtrax (EM 57624) - USA, 1994

The song won many awards including Academy Award For Best Original Song, beating out Neil Young's PHILADELPHIA, which was also written for the same movie. It also won Grammy Award For Song Of The Year, Grammy Award For Best Song Written Specifically For A Motion Picture Or Television, Grammy Award For Best Male Rock Vocal Performance, and Grammy Award For Best Rock Song and was nominated for Grammy Award For Record Of The Year.

The Philadelphia - Music From The Motion Picture album was released on 04 Jan 1994 and was issued internationally. The STREETS OF PHILADELPHIA single was commercially released in February 1994. See the "Single Release" section below for more details.

The official studio version of STREETS OF PHILADELPHIA was included on the Greatest Hits (1995 edition) compilation album, The Essential Bruce Springsteen (both 2003 and 2015 editions) compilation album, the Collection: 1973-2012 compilation album, the Japanese Singles Collection -Greatest Hits- compilation album, and the Best Of Bruce Springsteen compilation album.

Writing

The Philadelphia soundtrack began taking shape in early 1993. Neil Young was the first artist to sign on, at director Jonathan Demme's request, and then other artists followed. Glenn Brunman, senior VP of Epic Soundtrax, contacted Jon Landau suggesting that the project would be right for Bruce Springsteen. Demme, who had met Springsteen in 1985 on the video shoot for SUN CITY, then discussed the project over the phone with Springsteen. "They discussed the mood of the film, but Bruce neither read the script nor saw the film when he wrote the song," Landau told Billboard.

According to longtime Springsteen producer Chuck Plotkin, Springsteen initially didn't commit to doing the track, but was so moved by Demme's description of the film that he entered his home studio to write what would become STREETS OF PHILADELPHIA. "Jonathan [Demme] told him not simply about the story, but about the atmosphere and the main character in such sufficient depth that it began to work on Bruce," Plotkin told Billboard. "Bruce's gift is to locate the heart in some character's dilemma... I don't think he has ever set out to write something about a character that didn't come from his own experience or imagination, but he certainly managed to do it this time."

Springsteen wrote STREETS OF PHILADELPHIA around June 1993 at his home studio in Rumson, NJ, after the conclusion of his World Tour 1992-1993. "I went in with some lyrics I had partially written dealing with the death of a close friend," Springsteen wrote in his 1998 book Songs. "Jonathan requested a rock song to open the film. I spent a day or so trying to accommodate, but the lyrics I had seemed to resist being put to rock music. I began to fiddle with the synthesizer, playing over a light hip-hop beat I programmed on the drum machine. As soon as I slowed the rhythm down over some basic minor chords, the lyrics fell into place and the voice I was looking for came forward."

Recording

Springsteen first recorded STREETS OF PHILADELPHIA as a solo demo in August 1993 at Thrill Hill West, his home studio in Los Angeles, CA. He handled vocals, guitar, synthesizer, and drum machine. The track was produced by Bruce Springsteen and Chuck Plotkin. In later sessions, they attempted to dress up the track with live drums and other instrumentation, but ultimately went with the original demo. Background vocals by 1992-1993 touring band bassist Tommy Sims, which were added during the later sessions, were kept and used on the released version. "That's the only thing that Bruce didn't actually do himself that survived," Plotkin said.

Five edits of the official studio version of STREETS OF PHILADELPHIA were released.

  • One edit clocks at around 4:13 ─ the instrumental intro is 0:40 long and the instrumental outro is about 1:23 long. It can be found on the Canadian issue of the Philadelphia - Music From The Motion Picture album and the U.S. 1993 advance promotional 1-track issues of the Streets Of Philadelphia single (see the "Single Release" section below for more details). It can also be found on the Japanese Singles Collection -Greatest Hits- compilation album.
  • One edit clocks at around 3:52 ─ the instrumental intro is 0:40 long and the instrumental outro is about 1:02 long. It can be found on the European issue of the Philadelphia - Music From The Motion Picture album.
  • One edit clocks at around 3:50 ─ the instrumental intro is 0:40 long and the instrumental outro is about 1:00 long. It can be found in general on the USA 1994 issues of the Streets Of Philadelphia single and EP (see the "Single Release" section below for more details).
  • One edit clocks at around 3:47 ─ the instrumental intro is 0:40 long and the instrumental outro is about 0:57 long. It can be found in general on the European 1994 issues of the Streets Of Philadelphia single and EP as well as the Japanese issue of the Streets Of Philadelphia EP (see the "Single Release" section below for more details).
  • One edit clocks at around 3:15 ─ the instrumental intro is 0:30 long and the instrumental outro is about 0:35 long. It can be found on the Greatest Hits (1995 edition) compilation album, The Essential Bruce Springsteen (both 2003 and 2015 editions) compilation album, and the Collection: 1973-2012 compilation album.

The version used for the song's 1993 music video is the same core recording as the official studio version, except that it features alternate vocals over the same instrumental track. See the 1993 music video version for more details. A less known live music video was recorded in 1994. See the 1994 music video version for more details.

STREETS OF PHILADELPHIA was again recorded in October 1993. According to Brucebase, it was apparently cut at A&M Studios in Los Angeles, CA. It was produced by Bruce Springsteen and Chuck Plotkin and features Springsteen on lead vocal, instrumentation provided by Springsteen and jazz virtuoso Ornette Coleman, bass and background vocals by Tommy Sims, and additional background vocals by Little Jimmy Scott. That version was allegedly scheduled to be the officially released one up to early December 1993 when it was nixed at the last minute. The song's music video, which originally featured Little Jimmy Scott extensively, had already been shot and had to be re-shot. A brief snippet of the October 1993 version, including the tell-tale vocals of Little Jimmy Scott, can actually be heard about half an hour into the Philadelphia movie, though it's the August 1993 version (the official studio version) that plays during the opening sequence.

STREETS OF PHILADELPHIA was registered at the U.S. Copyright Office on 27 Aug 1993.

Copyright entry:
Type of Work: Music
Registration Number / Date: PAu001786627 / 1993-08-27
Title: Streets of Philadelphia.
Description: Sound cassette + lyrics sheet.
Notes: Words & music.
Copyright Claimant: Bruce Springsteen
Date of Creation: 1993
Names: Springsteen, Bruce

Single Release

STREETS OF PHILADELPHIA was Springsteen's highest-charting hit in the UK and his first top 10 single in the U.S. since TUNNEL OF LOVE in 1988. It also was a hit and topped the charts in many countries.

Country Chart Peak position Weeks in chart Charting period
Australia ARIA 4 15 March to June 1994
Austria Ö3 Austria Top 40 1 17 March to July 1994
Belgium VRT Top 30 Flanders 2 20 February to July 1994
Canada RPM Top Singles Chart 1 23 January to June 1994
Europe Hot 100 Singles 1 8 (at #1) April to May 1994
Finland Suomen virallinen lista 3 1994
France SNEP 1 28 March to September 1994
Germany Media Control GmbH 1 27 February to August 1994
Ireland IRMA Singles Chart 1 11 March to May 1994
Italy Hit Parade Singles Chart 1 19 (in top 20) March to July 1994
New Zealand RIANZ 3 12 April to June 1994
Norway VG-lista 1 18 February to June 1994
Sweden Topplistan 3 25 February to July 1994
Switzerland Schweizer Hitparade 2 23 March to August 1994
The Netherlands Stichting Nederlandse Top 40 5 17 February to June 1994
UK OCC Official Singles Chart 2 13 March to June 1994
USA Billboard Hot 100 9 20 February to July 1994
USA Billboard Adult Contemporary 3 26 February to August 1994
USA Billboard Mainstream Rock 25 7 February to March 1994
USA Billboard Mainstream Top 40 13 13 March to May 1994

STREETS OF PHILADELPHIA was (commercially) released as a single on 02 Feb 1994. The single was issued internationally. The song was also included in 1996 on the second UK issue of the Secret Garden EP which was released to promote the Jerry Maguire movie soundtrack.

Bruce Springsteen -- Streets Of Philadelphia
Bruce Springsteen -- Streets Of Philadelphia

CD single - Columbia (SAMPCD 2063) - Austria, 1993

Promotional release pressed in Austria for distribution in Europe.

01- STREETS OF PHILADELPHIA
Bruce Springsteen -- Streets Of Philadelphia
Bruce Springsteen -- Streets Of Philadelphia

CD single - CBS/Sony (SAMPCD 2063) - Austria, 1993

Promotional release pressed in Austria for distribution in Spain.

01- STREETS OF PHILADELPHIA
Bruce Springsteen -- Streets Of Philadelphia
Bruce Springsteen -- Streets Of Philadelphia

CD single - Columbia (XPCD 371) - Austria, 1993

Promotional release pressed in Austria for distribution in the UK.

01- STREETS OF PHILADELPHIA
Various artists -- Music From The Motion Picture Philadelphia
Various artists -- Music From The Motion Picture Philadelphia

CD EP - Epic (2-000051) - Argentina, 1993

Promotional release.

01- Bruce Springsteen: STREETS OF PHILADELPHIA
02- Neil Young: PHILADELPHIA
03- Peter Gabriel: LOVETOWN
04- Spin Doctors: HAVE YOU EVER SEEN THE RAIN?
Various artists -- Highlights From The Motion Picture Soundtrack Philadelphia
Various artists -- Highlights From The Motion Picture Soundtrack Philadelphia

CD EP - Epic (XPCD 373) - Austria, 1993

01- Bruce Springsteen: STREETS OF PHILADELPHIA
02- Neil Young: PHILADELPHIA
03- Peter Gabriel: LOVETOWN
04- Spin Doctors: HAVE YOU EVER SEEN THE RAIN?
05- Maria Callas: LA MAMMA MORTA
Bruce Springsteen -- Galapremiär Philadelphia
Bruce Springsteen -- Galapremiär Philadelphia

CD EP - Columbia (660065 2) - Austria, 1993

Promotional release sent out as an invitation card for the Philadelphia movie premiere in Sweden. "Inbjudan till Galapremiär" on the insert translates to "Invitation To The Gala Premiere". The disc is the regular pressing made in Austria for the European market.

01- STREETS OF PHILADELPHIA
02- IF I SHOULD FALL BEHIND [Live 22 Sep 1992 version]
03- GROWIN' UP [Live 22 Sep 1992 version]
04- THE BIG MUDDY [Live 22 Sep 1992 version]
Various artists -- Special Selections From The Soundtrack Philadelphia
Various artists -- Special Selections From The Soundtrack Philadelphia

12" EP - Epic (AED 5695) - USA, 1993

Promotional release.

A1- Ram: IBO LELE (DREAMS COME TRUE)
A2- Sade: PLEASE SEND ME SOMEONE TO LOVE
B1- Spin Doctors: HAVE YOU EVER SEEN THE RAIN?
B2- Indigo Girls: I DON'T WANNA TALK ABOUT IT
B3- Bruce Springsteen: STREETS OF PHILADELPHIA
Various artists -- Sony Music Rock
Various artists -- Sony Music Rock

CD EP - Epic (PRCD-96070) - Mexico, 1994

Promotional release.

01- Pearl Jam: DAUGHTER
02- Alice In Chains: NO EXCUSES
03- Spin Doctors: HAVE YOU EVER SEEN THE RAIN?
04- Bruce Springsteen: STREETS OF PHILADELPHIA
05- Peter Frampton: DAY IN THE SUN
Bruce Springsteen -- Streets Of Philadelphia
Bruce Springsteen -- Streets Of Philadelphia

CD EP - Columbia (660179 2) - Australia, 1994

01- STREETS OF PHILADELPHIA
02- IF I SHOULD FALL BEHIND [Live 22 Sep 1992 version]
03- GROWIN' UP [Live 22 Sep 1992 version]
04- THE BIG MUDDY [Live 22 Sep 1992 version]
Bruce Springsteen -- Streets Of Philadelphia
Bruce Springsteen -- Streets Of Philadelphia

MC EP - Columbia (660179 8) - Australia, 1994

A1- STREETS OF PHILADELPHIA
A2- IF I SHOULD FALL BEHIND [Live 22 Sep 1992 version]
A3- GROWIN' UP [Live 22 Sep 1992 version]
A4- THE BIG MUDDY [Live 22 Sep 1992 version]
B1- STREETS OF PHILADELPHIA
B2- IF I SHOULD FALL BEHIND [Live 22 Sep 1992 version]
B3- GROWIN' UP [Live 22 Sep 1992 version]
B4- THE BIG MUDDY [Live 22 Sep 1992 version]
Bruce Springsteen -- Streets Of Philadelphia
Bruce Springsteen -- Streets Of Philadelphia

CD single - Columbia (660065 1) - Austria, 1994

01- STREETS OF PHILADELPHIA
02- IF I SHOULD FALL BEHIND [Live 22 Sep 1992 version]
Bruce Springsteen -- Streets Of Philadelphia
Bruce Springsteen -- Streets Of Philadelphia

CD EP - Columbia (660065 2) - Austria, 1994

Pressed in Austria for distribution in Europe.

01- STREETS OF PHILADELPHIA
02- IF I SHOULD FALL BEHIND [Live 22 Sep 1992 version]
03- GROWIN' UP [Live 22 Sep 1992 version]
04- THE BIG MUDDY [Live 22 Sep 1992 version]
Bruce Springsteen -- Streets Of Philadelphia
Bruce Springsteen -- Streets Of Philadelphia

CD EP - CBS/Sony (660065 2) - Austria, 1994

Pressed in Austria for distribution in Spain.

01- STREETS OF PHILADELPHIA
02- IF I SHOULD FALL BEHIND [Live 22 Sep 1992 version]
03- GROWIN' UP [Live 22 Sep 1992 version]
04- THE BIG MUDDY [Live 22 Sep 1992 version]
Bruce Springsteen -- Streets Of Philadelphia
Bruce Springsteen -- Streets Of Philadelphia

CD EP - Columbia (660065 2) - Austria, 1994

Pressed in Austria for distribution in the UK. "Growin' Up" is misspelled as "Growing Up" in the track listing.

01- STREETS OF PHILADELPHIA
02- IF I SHOULD FALL BEHIND [Live 22 Sep 1992 version]
03- GROWIN' UP [Live 22 Sep 1992 version]
04- THE BIG MUDDY [Live 22 Sep 1992 version]
Bruce Springsteen -- Streets Of Philadelphia
Bruce Springsteen -- Streets Of Philadelphia

CD EP - Columbia (44.044/2-660065) - Brazil, 1994

"Growin' Up" is misspelled as "Growing Up" in the track listing.

01- STREETS OF PHILADELPHIA
02- IF I SHOULD FALL BEHIND [Live 22 Sep 1992 version]
03- GROWIN' UP [Live 22 Sep 1992 version]
04- LIGHT OF DAY [Live 22 Sep 1992 version]
Bruce Springsteen -- Streets Of Philadelphia
Bruce Springsteen -- Streets Of Philadelphia

7" single - Columbia (660065 7) - Holland, 1994

A1- STREETS OF PHILADELPHIA
B1- IF I SHOULD FALL BEHIND [Live 22 Sep 1992 version]
Bruce Springsteen -- Streets Of Philadelphia
Bruce Springsteen -- Streets Of Philadelphia

12" EP - Columbia (660065 6) - Holland, 1994

Pressed in Holland presumably for distribution in Sweden.

A1- STREETS OF PHILADELPHIA
A2- IF I SHOULD FALL BEHIND [Live 22 Sep 1992 version]
B1- GROWIN' UP [Live 22 Sep 1992 version]
B2- THE BIG MUDDY [Live 22 Sep 1992 version]
Bruce Springsteen -- Streets Of Philadelphia
Bruce Springsteen -- Streets Of Philadelphia

MC single - Columbia (660065 4) - Holland, 1994

A1- STREETS OF PHILADELPHIA
A2- IF I SHOULD FALL BEHIND [Live 22 Sep 1992 version]
B1- STREETS OF PHILADELPHIA
B2- IF I SHOULD FALL BEHIND [Live 22 Sep 1992 version]
Bruce Springsteen -- Streets Of Philadelphia
Bruce Springsteen -- Streets Of Philadelphia

CD EP - Sony (SRCS 7311) - Japan, 1994

01- STREETS OF PHILADELPHIA
02- IF I SHOULD FALL BEHIND [Live 22 Sep 1992 version]
03- GROWIN' UP [Live 22 Sep 1992 version]
04- THE BIG MUDDY [Live 22 Sep 1992 version]
Bruce Springsteen -- Streets Of Philadelphia
Bruce Springsteen -- Streets Of Philadelphia

CD EP - Columbia (CDSIN 3 I) - South Africa, 1994

"Growin' Up" is misspelled as "Growing Up" in the track listing.

01- STREETS OF PHILADELPHIA
02- IF I SHOULD FALL BEHIND [Live 22 Sep 1992 version]
03- GROWIN' UP [Live 22 Sep 1992 version]
04- THE BIG MUDDY [Live 22 Sep 1992 version]
Bruce Springsteen -- Streets Of Philadelphia
Bruce Springsteen -- Streets Of Philadelphia

12" EP - Columbia (660065 8) - UK, 1994

Limited edition picture disc. "Growin' Up" is misspelled as "Growing Up" in the track listing.

A1- STREETS OF PHILADELPHIA
A2- IF I SHOULD FALL BEHIND [Live 22 Sep 1992 version]
B1- GROWIN' UP [Live 22 Sep 1992 version]
B2- THE BIG MUDDY [Live 22 Sep 1992 version]
Bruce Springsteen -- Streets Of Philadelphia
Bruce Springsteen -- Streets Of Philadelphia

MC single - Columbia (660065 4) - UK, 1994

A1- STREETS OF PHILADELPHIA
A2- IF I SHOULD FALL BEHIND [Live 22 Sep 1992 version]
B1- STREETS OF PHILADELPHIA
B2- IF I SHOULD FALL BEHIND [Live 22 Sep 1992 version]
Bruce Springsteen -- "Streets Of Philadelphia / If I Should Fall Behind"
Bruce Springsteen -- "Streets Of Philadelphia / If I Should Fall Behind"

7" single - Columbia (38-77384) - USA, 1994

A1- STREETS OF PHILADELPHIA
B1- IF I SHOULD FALL BEHIND [Live 22 Sep 1992 version]
Bruce Springsteen -- Streets Of Philadelphia
Bruce Springsteen -- Streets Of Philadelphia

CD single - Columbia (CSK 5664) - USA, 1994

Promotional release.

01- STREETS OF PHILADELPHIA
Bruce Springsteen -- Streets Of Philadelphia
Bruce Springsteen -- Streets Of Philadelphia

CD single - Columbia (38K 77384) - USA, 1994

01- STREETS OF PHILADELPHIA
02- ATLANTIC CITY [Live 22 Sep 1992 version]
Bruce Springsteen -- Streets Of Philadelphia
Bruce Springsteen -- Streets Of Philadelphia

CD EP - Columbia (44K 77383) - USA, 1994

"Growin' Up" is misspelled as "Growing Up" in the track listing.

01- STREETS OF PHILADELPHIA
02- IF I SHOULD FALL BEHIND [Live 22 Sep 1992 version]
03- GROWIN' UP [Live 22 Sep 1992 version]
04- LIGHT OF DAY [Live 22 Sep 1992 version]
Bruce Springsteen -- Streets Of Philadelphia
Bruce Springsteen -- Streets Of Philadelphia

MC single - Columbia (38T 77384) - USA, 1994

A1- STREETS OF PHILADELPHIA
A2- IF I SHOULD FALL BEHIND [Live 22 Sep 1992 version]
B1- STREETS OF PHILADELPHIA
B2- IF I SHOULD FALL BEHIND [Live 22 Sep 1992 version]
Bruce Springsteen -- Streets Of Philadelphia
Bruce Springsteen -- Streets Of Philadelphia

MC EP - Columbia (44T 77383) - USA, 1994

"Growin' Up" is misspelled as "Growing Up" in the track listing.

A1- STREETS OF PHILADELPHIA
A2- IF I SHOULD FALL BEHIND [Live 22 Sep 1992 version]
A3- ATLANTIC CITY [Live 22 Sep 1992 version]
B1- GROWIN' UP [Live 22 Sep 1992 version]
B2- LIGHT OF DAY [Live 22 Sep 1992 version]
Bruce Springsteen -- Secret Garden
Bruce Springsteen -- Secret Garden

CD EP - Columbia (664324 5) - Austria, 1997

Pressed in Austria for distribution in the UK.

01- SECRET GARDEN [with strings]
02- BLOOD BROTHERS [Alternate studio version]
03- STREETS OF PHILADELPHIA
04- HIGHWAY 29

Greatest Hits 1995 Edition

Greatest Hits (1995 edition) is a collection of some of Bruce Springsteen's hit singles and popular album tracks through the years, in addition to four previously unreleased songs, three of which were recorded with the E Street Band in 1995 — Springsteen's first release with his backing band since the late eighties. Some of the songs on Greatest Hits are shorter versions of the original album releases.

In 1994, Bruce Springsteen recorded an album with members of the 1992-1993 touring band. His manager Jon Landau wasn't a fan of the project and recommended shelving it and focusing more on a "career overview". This lead to the Greatest Hits sessions with the E Street Band in 1995. Springsteen called the band in early January to record some new songs for the album and they assembled for the recording sessions on 09 Jan 1995 at The Hit Factory in New York City, NY. The sessions, which lasted about ten days, were the band's first studio reunion in 11 years (since the Born In The U.S.A. sessions) and their first ever with Nils Lofgren.

Bruce Springsteen -- Greatest Hits
Bruce Springsteen -- Greatest Hits

Greatest Hits was released on 27 Feb 1995 on Columbia Records. It was commercially successful, debuting at #1 on the U.S. Billboard 200 where it stayed on the chart for 32 weeks. It also peaked at #1 in Canada, the UK, Australia, New Zealand, and many European countries. By 2008 the album had sold more than four million copies in the United States.

In 2013, Sony Music reissued the album in Venezuela as part of its Star Collection series, which was made exclusively for the Venezuelan market via Sony Music Venezuela in 2013. The album is titled after the series and features totally different artwork. Just like on Greatest Hits, the songs are shorter versions of the original album releases.

Bruce Springsteen -- Star Collection
Bruce Springsteen -- Star Collection

CD - Sony Music (001) - Venezuela, 2013

In the Greatest Hits liner notes, Springsteen wrote about STREETS OF PHILADELPHIA: "Jonathan Oemme asked me for a song for his movie. (I'd like to thank the Academy!!)"

The Essential Bruce Springsteen

The Essential Bruce Springsteen is a compilation album released as part of Sony BMG'S (previously Sony Music Entertainment) series of "Essential" sets. According to Springsteen's liner notes comments, the collection was intended as an introduction to his music for new fans who attended shows on The Rising Tour.

The collection is fundamentally a 2-disc set (clocking at 153:37) compiling songs from all of Springsteen's studio albums to date plus his Live In New York City release. A 3-disc limited edition (clocking at 201:04) was also released. It includes a bonus third disc comprising of a selection of rarities and previously unreleased recordings.

The Essential Bruce Springsteen was released on 11 Nov 2003 on Columbia Records. It debuted and peaked at #14 on the U.S. Billboard 200 album chart where it spent 13 weeks. It also reached #28 on the UK Albums Chart. The album was awarded certified gold and platinum records by the RIAA on 16 Dec 2003.

Bruce Springsteen -- The Essential Bruce Springsteen (2003 edition)
Bruce Springsteen -- The Essential Bruce Springsteen (2003 edition)

The Essential Bruce Springsteen was reissued on 16 Oct 2015, this time as a 2-disc set (clocking at 156:25) with an updated track list, compiling songs from all of Springsteen's studio albums to date plus his Greatest Hits (1995 edition) collection. This 2015 reissue features remastered tracks not found in that form on other Springsteen releases.

Bruce Springsteen -- The Essential Bruce Springsteen (2015 edition)
Bruce Springsteen -- The Essential Bruce Springsteen (2015 edition)

Collection: 1973-2012

Collection: 1973-2012 is a Bruce Springsteen compilation album released on Columbia Records in 2013. It was released on 08 Mar 2013 in Australia and 15 Apr 2013 in Europe. The compilation was not released commercially in the United States. Instead, a promotional version was given out exclusively to $1,500 ticket holders at the "MusiCares Person Of The Year" tribute event held in Los Angeles, CA, on 08 Feb 2013. The event honoured Springsteen for both his artistic achievements and philanthropic efforts. The compilation consists of 18 previously released studio tracks.

Bruce Springsteen -- Collection: 1973-2012
Bruce Springsteen -- Collection: 1973-2012

Japanese Singles Collection -Greatest Hits-

Japanese Singles Collection -Greatest Hits- is a Bruce Springsteen compilation album released by Sony Music Japan in 2023. The compilation, which was exclusively released in Japan, consists of previously released 35 audio tracks and 62 video tracks. The collection is part of a 26-title reissue campaign to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Bruce Springsteen's debut album. The series, issued in three waves (25 Oct 2023, 22 Nov 2023, and 20 Dec 2023), includes 25 albums originally released between 1973 and 2014 plus a new compilation album that includes all of Springsteen's singles released in Japan from 1975 to 1999. All audio CD's were manufactured using Sony Japan's Blu-spec CD2 format.

Bruce Springsteen -- Japanese Singles Collection -Greatest Hits-
Bruce Springsteen -- Japanese Singles Collection -Greatest Hits-

Disc 1: (audio CD)

  1. BORN TO RUN
  2. TENTH AVENUE FREEZE-OUT
  3. PROVE IT ALL NIGHT
  4. BADLANDS
  5. HUNGRY HEART
  6. I WANNA MARRY YOU
  7. SANTA CLAUSE IS COMIN' TO TOWN [Live 12 Dec 1975 version]
  8. ATLANTIC CITY
  9. DANCING IN THE DARK
  10. COVER ME
  11. BORN IN THE U.S.A.
  12. I'M ON FIRE
  13. GLORY DAYS
  14. I'M GOIN' DOWN
  15. MY HOMETOWN
  16. WAR [Live 30 Sep 1985 version]
  17. FIRE [Live 16 Dec 1978 version]

Disc 2: (audio CD)

  1. BRILLIANT DISGUISE
  2. TUNNEL OF LOVE
  3. ONE STEP UP
  4. TOUGHER THAN THE REST
  5. SPARE PARTS
  6. HUMAN TOUCH
  7. BETTER DAYS
  8. 57 CHANNELS (AND NOTHIN' ON)
  9. ROLL OF THE DICE
  10. STREETS OF PHILADELPHIA
  11. SECRET GARDEN
  12. THE GHOST OF TOM JOAD
  13. DEAD MAN WALKIN'
  14. BLOOD BROTHERS [Alternate studio version]
  15. I WANNA BE WITH YOU
  16. CHIMES OF FREEDOM [Live 03 Jul 1988 version]
  17. AMERICAN BEAUTY
  18. I'LL STAND BY YOU

Disc 3: (DVD)

  1. ROSALITA (COME OUT TONIGHT) [Live 08 Jul 1978 version]
  2. BORN TO RUN [Live 19 Aug 1985 version]
  3. TENTH AVENUE FREEZE-OUT [Live 05 Nov 1980 version]
  4. THUNDER ROAD [Live 05 Nov 1980 version]
  5. PROVE IT ALL NIGHT [Live 08 Jul 1978 version]
  6. BADLANDS [Live 05 Nov 1980 version]
  7. HUNGRY HEART [Live 09 Jul 1995 version]
  8. I WANNY MARRY YOU [Live 05 Nov 1980 version]
  9. THE RIVER [Live 21 Sep 1979 version]
  10. ATLANTIC CITY
  11. HIGHWAY PATROLMAN
  12. DANCING IN THE DARK
  13. COVER ME [Live 30 Jun 2013 version]
  14. BORN IN THE U.S.A.
  15. I'M ON FIRE
  16. GLORY DAYS
  17. I'M GOIN' DOWN [Live 30 Jun 2013 version]
  18. MY HOMETOWN [Live 30 Sep 1985 version]
  19. WAR [Live 30 Sep 1985 version]
  20. FIRE [Live 13 Oct 1986 version]
  21. BRILLIANT DISGUISE
  22. TUNNEL OF LOVE
  23. ONE STEP UP
  24. TOUGHER THAN THE REST [Live 27 Apr 1988 version]
  25. SPARE PARTS [Live 10 Jul 1988 version]
  26. VIGILANTE MAN [Live Feb 1988 version]
  27. HUMAN TOUCH
  28. BETTER DAYS
  29. 57 CHANNELS (AND NOTHIN' ON)
  30. ROLL OF THE DICE [Live 22 Sep 1992 version]
  31. LEAP OF FAITH [Live 06 Aug 1992 version]
  32. IF I SHOULD FALL BEHIND [25 Sep 1999 sound-check version]

Disc 4: (DVD)

  1. STREETS OF PHILADELPHIA [1993 music video version]
  2. MURDER INCORPORATED
  3. SECRET GARDEN
  4. THE GHOST OF TOM JOAD [Live 27 Nov 1995 (NBC Studios) version]
  5. DEAD MAN WALKIN'
  6. LONESOME DAY
  7. WAITIN' ON A SUNNY DAY [Live 16 Oct 2002 version]
  8. DEVILS & DUST
  9. RADIO NOWHERE
  10. LONG WALK HOME
  11. WORKING ON A DREAM
  12. THE LAST CARNIVAL
  13. A NIGHT WITH THE JERSEY DEVIL
  14. SAVE MY LOVE
  15. WE TAKE CARE OF OUR OWN
  16. ROCKY GROUND
  17. HIGH HOPES
  18. JUST LIKE FIRE WOULD
  19. HELLO SUNSHINE
  20. TUCSON TRAIN
  21. WESTERN STARS
  22. I'LL STAND BY YOU
  23. LETTER TO YOU
  24. GHOSTS
  25. THE POWER OF PRAYER
  26. I'LL SEE YOU IN MY DREAMS
  27. DO I LOVE YOU (INDEED I DO)
  28. NIGHTSHIFT
  29. DON'T PLAY THAT SONG
  30. TURN BACK THE HANDS OF TIME

Best Of Bruce Springsteen

Best Of Bruce Springsteen is a compilation album released on Columbia Records on 19 Apr 2024. The album is collection of original songs spanning Springsteen's entire career, from 1973 to 2020. The release was officially announced on 01 Mar 2024.

Two variants of the album were released: the 18-track physical releases and an expanded 31-track download-only version. The physical releases include a single-disc CD and as a two-disc LP set. Four editions of the vinyl release were issued: a regular edition on black vinyl, an Atlantic Blue vinyl exclusive to Europe, a Highway Yellow vinyl exclusive to independent retailers, and a Jersey Devil Red vinyl exclusive to Amazon Music.

Bruce Springsteen -- Best Of Bruce Springsteen
Bruce Springsteen -- Best Of Bruce Springsteen

Other Official Releases

The official studio version of STREETS OF PHILADELPHIA appears on some various artists albums.

Various artists -- Sony Music Distribution - Thanks A Billion!
Various artists -- Sony Music Distribution - Thanks A Billion!

CD - Sony Music Entertainment (PS-00001) - USA, 1994

Promotional compilation.
Various artists -- Lite 96 CHFM - Collector Series 2
Various artists -- Lite 96 CHFM - Collector Series 2

CD - Sony Music (CDNK 990) - Canada, 1994

Promotional compilation.
Various artists -- Sony Music Soundtracks
Various artists -- Sony Music Soundtracks

CD - Epic Soundtrax (SAMP 2164) - Austria, 1994

Promotional compilation, comes in a tin can.
Various artists -- What's New - Januar/Februar '94
Various artists -- What's New - Januar/Februar '94

CD - Columbia (SAMP 2044) - Germany, 1994

Promotional sampler.
Various artists -- Danke 1994 Pop
Various artists -- Danke 1994 Pop

CD - Sony Music (CD 1994) - Germany, 1994

Promotional compilation.
Various artists -- Temas De... ¡Pelicula!
Various artists -- Temas De... ¡Pelicula!

CD - Epic Soundtrax (SAMP 2109) - Spain, 1994

Promotional compilation.
Various artists -- Temas De... ¡Pelicula! Vol II
Various artists -- Temas De... ¡Pelicula! Vol II

CD - Epic Soundtrax (SAMP 2171) - Spain, 1994

Promotional compilation.
Various artists -- Temas De... ¡Pelicula! Vol III
Various artists -- Temas De... ¡Pelicula! Vol III

CD - Epic Soundtrax (SAMP 2234) - Spain, 1994

Promotional compilation.
Various artists -- FM Disco Pubs Vol. V
Various artists -- FM Disco Pubs Vol. V

CD - Epic (SAMP 2163) - Spain, 1994

Promotional compilation.
Various artists -- FM Disco Pubs Verano 94 Vol. VII
Various artists -- FM Disco Pubs Verano 94 Vol. VII

CD - Epic (SAMP 2245) - Spain, 1994

Promotional compilation.
Various artists -- See It Together
Various artists -- See It Together

CD - Sony Music (SAMP 543) - Australia, 1994

Promotional compilation.
Various artists -- Top Spinners
Various artists -- Top Spinners

CD - Sony Music (DJ 005) - Malaysia, 1994

Promotional compilation.
Various artists -- Hit Parade Sampler Vol. 8 1994
Various artists -- Hit Parade Sampler Vol. 8 1994

CD - Sony Music Entertainment Taiwan (unknown catalog number) - Taiwan, 1994

Promotional compilation.
Various artists -- 1995 Grammy Nominees
Various artists -- 1995 Grammy Nominees

CD - Grammy Recordings / Sony Music (CK 67043) - USA, 1995
Various artists -- Rock Ballads Volume 4
Various artists -- Rock Ballads Volume 4

CD - unknown label (199 5006) - Europe, 1995
Various artists -- Radio City Love Songs 4
Various artists -- Radio City Love Songs 4

2xCD - Columbia (481342-2) - Sweden, 1995
Various artists -- Diana, Princess Of Wales - Tribute
Various artists -- Diana, Princess Of Wales - Tribute

2xCD - Columbia (C2K 69012) - USA, 1997
2xCD - Columbia (489333 2) - Europe, 1997

This is a benefit album for the Diana Princess Of Wales Memorial Fund.
Various artists -- Kuschelrock 9
Various artists -- Kuschelrock 9

2xCD - Columbia (COL 480999 2) - Germany, 1995
2xCD - Columbia (COL 480999 9) - Germany, 1996
2xCD - Sony Music Media (SMM 480999 2) - Germany, 1995
2xCD - Sony Music Media (SMM 480999 2) - Germany, 1999
2xCD - Sony Music Media (SMM 480999 5) - Germany, 1999
2xCD - Sony Music Media (SMM 480999 0) - Germany, 2003
2xCD - Sony Music Media (SMM4809997) - Germany, 2004
2xCD - Sony BMG (88697 27176 2) - Germany, 2008
Various artists -- Knuffelrock 7
Various artists -- Knuffelrock 7

2xCD - Columbia (COL 481452 2) - Belgium, 1999
Various artists -- Knuffelrock 4
Various artists -- Knuffelrock 4

2xCD - Magnum (481 190-2) - Holland, 1995
2xCD - Magnum (481 190-9) - Holland, 1995
Various artists -- Χρυσές Μπαλλάντες 2
Various artists -- Χρυσές Μπαλλάντες 2

3xLP - BMG Greece (BSW 483659-1) - Greece, 1995
2xCD - BMG Greece (BSW 483659-2) - Greece, 1995
3xMC - BMG Greece (BSW 483659-4) - Greece, 1995
Various artists -- Knuffelrock Special Edition - Die schönsten Film-Hits Allertijden
Various artists -- Knuffelrock Special Edition - Die schönsten Film-Hits Allertijden

2xCD - Sony Music Media (SMM 494128 2) - Germany, 1999
Various artists -- Knuffelrock Special Edition - De Mooiste Film-Hits Allertijden
Various artists -- Knuffelrock Special Edition - De Mooiste Film-Hits Allertijden

2xCD - Sony Music Media (SMM 494473 2) - Netherlands, 1999
Various artists -- Knuffelrock Special Edition - De Mooiste Filmhits Allertijden
Various artists -- Knuffelrock Special Edition - De Mooiste Filmhits Allertijden

2xCD - Sony Music Media (SMM 494494 2) - Belgium, 1999
Various artists -- Sony Music 100 Years: Soundtrack For A Century
Various artists -- Sony Music 100 Years: Soundtrack For A Century

26xCD - Sony (JXK 65750) - USA, 1999
Various artists -- The All Time Greatest Movie Songs
Various artists -- The All Time Greatest Movie Songs

CD - Sony Music Soundtrax / Epic / Columbia Records Group (EK 69879) - USA, 1999
Various artists -- The All Time Greatest Movie Songs Volume 1
Various artists -- The All Time Greatest Movie Songs Volume 1

2xCD - Columbia (493330 2) - Europe, 1999
Various artists -- The All Time Greatest Movie Songs Volume Two
Various artists -- The All Time Greatest Movie Songs Volume Two

2xCD - Columbia / Sony Music TV (MOODCD67) - UK, 1999
Various artists -- Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame 1999 - The Fourteenth Annual Induction Dinner
Various artists -- Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame 1999 - The Fourteenth Annual Induction Dinner

CD - Warner/WEA (2-31599) - USA, 1999

Promotional release given exclusively to VIP guests of the 15 Mar 1999 Hall Of Fame induction dinner.
Various artists -- The All Time Greatest Movie Songs Of The Last 3 Decades
Various artists -- The All Time Greatest Movie Songs Of The Last 3 Decades

2xCD - Sony Music Media (500536 2) - Holland, 2000
Various artists -- Now That's What I Call Movies
Various artists -- Now That's What I Call Movies

3xCD - Universal Music Group / Sony Music (5099940937120 / CDNNNOW7) - Europe, 2013
Various artists -- Now That's What I Call Movies
Various artists -- Now That's What I Call Movies

CD - Universal Music Group / Sony Music (88875051232) - USA, 2015

Other versions of STREETS OF PHILADELPHIA were also officially released.

Various artists -- MTV Video Music Awards - Select Performances
The live 08 Sep 1994 version of STREETS OF PHILADELPHIA was released on the MTV Video Music Awards - Select Performances home video in 1995.
Bruce Springsteen -- King's Hall, Belfast March 19, 1996
The live 19 Mar 1996 version of STREETS OF PHILADELPHIA was released on the King's Hall, Belfast March 19, 1996 official live download in 2017.
Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band -- First Union Center, Philadelphia September 25, 1999
The live 25 Sep 1999 version of STREETS OF PHILADELPHIA was released on the First Union Center, Philadelphia September 25, 1999 official live download in 2020.

Live History: on-tour

SECTION NOT YET COMPLETED

In preparation for The Reunion Tour, STREETS OF PHILADELPHIA was performed during both of the tour's two public warm-up rehearsal shows that took place in March 1999 in Asbury Park. The song is also known to have been practiced during at least one of the private rehearsals that took place in March 1999 in Asbury Park prior to the tour's first leg and during the private rehearsal that took place in April 1999 in Barcelona the day before the tour kicked off in Spain.

  1. 05 Mar 1999 at Convention Hall, Asbury Park, NJ (private rehearsal)
  2. 18 Mar 1999 at Convention Hall, Asbury Park, NJ (public rehearsal)
  3. 19 Mar 1999 at Convention Hall, Asbury Park, NJ (public rehearsal)
  4. 08 Apr 1999 at Palau Sant Jordi, Barcelona, Spain (private rehearsal)

STREETS OF PHILADELPHIA was performed 12 times during what is known as The Reunion Tour (132 dates, April 1999 to July 2000). On this tour, the song was played in its traditional full-band arrangement. The live 25 Sep 1999 version of STREETS OF PHILADELPHIA was released on the First Union Center, Philadelphia September 25, 1999 official live download in 2020.

  1. 09 Apr 1999 at Palau Sant Jordi, Barcelona, Spain
  2. 13 Apr 1999 at Olympiahalle, Munich, Germany
  3. 15 Apr 1999 at Kölnarena, Cologne, Germany
  4. 19 Apr 1999 at Fila Forum, Milan, Italy
  5. 28 Apr 1999 at Halle Tony Garnier, Lyon, France
  6. 01 May 1999 at Manchester Evening News Arena, Manchester, England
  7. 16 May 1999 at The NEC Arena, Birmingham, England
  8. 19 May 1999 at Earls Court, London, England
  9. 26 Jun 1999 at Parken Stadium, Copenhagen, Denmark
  10. 15 Jul 1999 at Continental Airlines Arena, East Rutherford, NJ
  11. 22 Aug 1999 at Fleet Center, Boston, MA
  12. 25 Sep 1999 at First Union Center, Philadelphia, PA

Live History: off-tour

SECTION NOT YET COMPLETED

STREETS OF PHILADELPHIA was performed off-tour on 08 Sep 1994 at Radio City Music Hall in New York City, NY, during the MTV Video Music Awards ceremony. The song was played in its traditional full-band arrangement. The live 08 Sep 1994 version of STREETS OF PHILADELPHIA was released on the MTV Video Music Awards - Select Performances home video in 1995.

Appearance in Movies

Bruce Springsteen's STREETS OF PHILADELPHIA appears in one movie.

Promotional poster for the film "Philadelphia"
Philadelphia

It was used in the 1993 film Philadelphia, directed by Jonathan Demme and starring Tom Hanks and Denzel Washington. It was also included in the film's soundtrack album.

The song plays in its entirety during the opening sequence and a snippet plays during a scene about 27 minutes in. That snippet is not the official studio version (recorded in August 1993) that plays during the opening sequence and that was released on the soundtrack album and as a single, but another studio version which was recorded in October 1993 and was never released. See the "Recording" section above for more details.

Covers

At least 191 artists have recorded and released Bruce Springsteen's STREETS OF PHILADELPHIA.

After Dark -- Street Of Philadelphia
After Dark -- Street Of Philadelphia

12" EP - Dance Corp Records (DCR 001) - Switzerland, 1994
Bill Power -- Streets Of Philadelphia
Bill Power -- Streets Of Philadelphia

12" single - Remix Records (RMX 12721) - Italy, 1994

Contains two mixes of STREETS OF PHILADELPHIA ("Down Beat" and "Streets"), one on each side.
IM Digital Orchestra -- Exitos De Cine Volumen 2
IM Digital Orchestra -- Exitos De Cine Volumen 2

CD - Doblon / Dial (unknown catalog number) - Spain, 1994
Lea Allen -- Seductive Sax
Lea Allen -- Seductive Sax

CD - PolyTel (740 027-2) - Canada, 1994
New World Philharmonic featuring Jeff Hooper -- Classic Hollywood Academy Award Winners & Nominations
New World Philharmonic featuring Jeff Hooper -- Classic Hollywood Academy Award Winners & Nominations

CD - FMI (CD1) - UK, 1994
Philadelphia Project -- Streets Of Philadelphia
Philadelphia Project -- Streets Of Philadelphia

CD EP - BPR Records (0065045BPM) - Germany, 1994

This is a 4-track EP that contains three mixes of Philadelphia Project's cover version of STREETS OF PHILADELPHIA.
Power Band -- Ciak... Si Gira
Power Band -- Ciak... Si Gira

CD - Discomagic (CD/1008) - Italy, 1994
Richard Clayderman -- When A Man Loves A Woman
Richard Clayderman -- When A Man Loves A Woman

CD - Delphine (DEL 7055) - France, 1994
Starlight Orchestra -- Hollywood Award Winning Movie Themes 1965-1994
Starlight Orchestra -- Hollywood Award Winning Movie Themes 1965-1994

2xCD - Excelsior (EXT-2-8154) - Canada, 1994
Tanz Orchester Klaus Hallen -- At The Movies
Tanz Orchester Klaus Hallen -- At The Movies

CD - Hallen Records (CD HR 94 10 03) - Germany, 1994
The Countdown Singers -- Movie Hits
The Countdown Singers -- Movie Hits

CD - Madacy Music (RC-2-0337) - Canada, 1994
The Golden Age Orchestra With Paul Summer -- 60 Jahre Oscar Vol. 3: Film-hits 1974 bis 1994
The Golden Age Orchestra With Paul Summer -- 60 Jahre Oscar Vol. 3: Film-hits 1974 bis 1994

CD - Bella Musica (BM-CD 31.4143) - Germany, 1994
The Michael Garson Ensemble -- Screen Themes '93
The Michael Garson Ensemble -- Screen Themes '93

CD - Discovery (77009) - USA, 1994
Various artists -- Film Music '90 Vol. 3
Various artists -- Film Music '90 Vol. 3

CD - Butterfly Music (BMCD 6 14210) - Italy, 1994

STREETS OF PHILADELPHIA is performed by Michael Fox.
Various artists -- Instrumental Classics
Various artists -- Instrumental Classics

CD - Grüezi Schallplatten AG (MAGIC 21422) - Switzerland, 1994

STREETS OF PHILADELPHIA is performed by Roger Miller & His Orchester.
Domino Blue -- Film & Musical Highlights
Domino Blue -- Film & Musical Highlights

CD - PG Records (10 180) - Austria, 1995

STREETS OF PHILADELPHIA features Kai Petterson on vocals.
Erotic Orchestra -- Love Songs
Erotic Orchestra -- Love Songs

CD - Magic Records (MAG CD-013) - Poland, 1995
Paul Brooks -- New Horizons
Paul Brooks -- New Horizons

CD - K-Tel (ECD 3181) - UK, 1995
Paul Parker -- Destiny
Paul Parker -- Destiny

CD - Klone Records (PAULCD 1) - UK, 1995

STREETS OF PHILADELPHIA is part of a 3-song medley.
Penny Loafers -- Nabot
Penny Loafers -- Nabot

CD - no label (FXY1318) - USA, 1995
Pochettes -- The Best Of The Latest Screen Music
Pochettes -- The Best Of The Latest Screen Music

CD - Sony Records (SRCS 7706) - Japan, 1995
Roy Martin Philharmonic Orchestra -- Melodien Voller Leidenschaft
Roy Martin Philharmonic Orchestra -- Melodien Voller Leidenschaft

CD - Rondo Hitline (CD 22303) - Switzerland, 1995
The Movie Sound Orchestra & Singers -- At The Movies
The Movie Sound Orchestra & Singers -- At The Movies

CD - Impuls (IMP 95166) - Belgium, 1995

STREETS OF PHILADELPHIA is titled "Theme From 'Streets Of Philadelphia'" on this release.
The Retro Mastermixers -- Megamix Dance Party
The Retro Mastermixers -- Megamix Dance Party

CD - Hallmark (301072) - UK, 1995
The Songrise Orchestra -- The Music Of Bruce Springsteen - 17 Instrumental Hits
The Songrise Orchestra -- The Music Of Bruce Springsteen - 17 Instrumental Hits

CD - Hits 'N' Hits (3831CD) - UK, 1995

This is a Bruce Springsteen tribute album. It was reissued in 2011 by the Pyramid Music label as a download-only digital album titled Greatest Hits From The Superstars - Born In The USA credited to Gary Tesca Orchestra. It was again reissued in 2014 by the Bringins Music label as a download-only digital album titled Memories Are Made Of These - The Best Of Bruce Springsteen credited to Twilight Orchestra.
The Starshine Orchestra & Singers -- Love At The Movies 2
The Starshine Orchestra & Singers -- Love At The Movies 2

CD - Hallmark (301332) - UK, 1995
The Studio Sound Orchestra -- Love Songs From The Movies
The Studio Sound Orchestra -- Love Songs From The Movies

CD - Music Collection International (EMPRCD902) - UK, 1995
Colby 8 -- Bitter Little Dutch Boy
Colby 8 -- Bitter Little Dutch Boy

CD - White Mule (87766-00) - USA, 1996
Duck Baby Band -- Film Project
Duck Baby Band -- Film Project

Digital album - Duck Records (no catalog number) - Italy, 1996

This is a download-only digital album.
Free The Spirit -- Pan From Paradise Vol. 3
Free The Spirit -- Pan From Paradise Vol. 3

CD - Polystar (531 867-2) - Germany, 1996
Pierre Belmonde -- Moods - The Magic Of The Panpipes
Pierre Belmonde -- Moods - The Magic Of The Panpipes

CD - K-Tel (ECD 3251) - UK, 1996
The Heightsmen -- Scratch
The Heightsmen -- Scratch

CD - no label (BC 26627) - USA, 1996
The Hollywood All-Stars -- Love Songs At The Movies
The Hollywood All-Stars -- Love Songs At The Movies

CD - unknown label (unknown catalog number) - unknown country, 1996
Acoustic Sound Orchestra -- World Hits - Instrumental, Vol. 9
Acoustic Sound Orchestra -- World Hits - Instrumental, Vol. 9

CD - Kock (323 865) - Austria, 1997
Fantasia -- Synthesizer At The Movies
Fantasia -- Synthesizer At The Movies

2xCD - Hallmark (330292) - UK, 1997
Frank Mills -- Frank Mills Goes To The Movies
Frank Mills -- Frank Mills Goes To The Movies

CD - EMI (7243 8 55749 2 4) - Canada, 1997
Scott Free -- Getting Off
Scott Free -- Getting Off

CD - Leather/Western (LW002) - USA, 1997
The Autumn Orchestra -- Night Moves
The Autumn Orchestra -- Night Moves

3xCD - G.I.B. Music (383 4234 2) - Germany, 1997
The Marco Phillpe Orchestra & Singers -- Love At The Movies
The Marco Phillpe Orchestra & Singers -- Love At The Movies

CD - Time Music (TM1009) - UK, 1997
Various artists -- One Step Up / Two Steps Back: The Songs Of Bruce Springsteen
Various artists -- One Step Up / Two Steps Back: The Songs Of Bruce Springsteen

2xCD - The Right Stuff (7243 8 59780 2 9) - USA, 1997
2xCD - EMI (TOCP-50377/8) - Japan, 1997

This is a Bruce Springsteen tribute album. Disc 1 was reissued in 2000 as The Songs Of Bruce Springsteen. STREETS OF PHILADELPHIA is performed by Richie Havens.
Love Sound Orchestra -- The World Of Erotic Moments
Love Sound Orchestra -- The World Of Erotic Moments

2xCD - ZYX Music (ZYX 11143-2) - Germany, 1998
Ray Conniff -- I Love Movies
Ray Conniff -- I Love Movies

CD - Ivy Music (314 557 399-2) - USA, 1998
Sergio Avila -- The Greatest Panpipe Melodies
Sergio Avila -- The Greatest Panpipe Melodies

CD - Mercury (559 615-2) - Germany, 1998
The London Ensemble & Soloists -- The Platinum Collection - The Academy Award Winners For Music
The London Ensemble & Soloists -- The Platinum Collection - The Academy Award Winners For Music

2xCD - Start (PC628) - UK, 1998
Various artists -- 20 Super Sucessos - Cinema
Various artists -- 20 Super Sucessos - Cinema

CD - Polydisc (470.286/2-482356) - Brazil, 1998

STREETS OF PHILADELPHIA is performed by Jason Collins.
Various artists -- Oscar - Die Preisgekrönte Musik Aus Hollywood
Various artists -- Oscar - Die Preisgekrönte Musik Aus Hollywood

2xCD - Das Beste Reader's Digest (OSC 07603) - Germany, 1998
Brickpond -- Tired Of Thinking
Brickpond -- Tired Of Thinking

CD - Pomm Fritz (5742) - Germany, 1999
Session musicians featuring David West -- Pickin' On Springsteen - A Tribute
Session musicians featuring David West -- Pickin' On Springsteen - A Tribute

CD - CMH (CD-8510) - USA, 1999

This is a Bruce Springsteen tribute album. It was reissued in 2007 under the title "Bluegrass Interpretations Of Bruce Springsteen", under the same label and with catalog number CD 5227.
The Bear Necessities -- Circus People
The Bear Necessities -- Circus People

CD - unknown label (unknown catalog number) - USA, 1999
The Claremont Shades -- Prescription Only
The Claremont Shades -- Prescription Only

CD - no label (no catalog number) - USA, 1999
The New World Orchestra -- 90s Movie Themes
The New World Orchestra -- 90s Movie Themes

CD - EMI Gold (7243 5 22311 2 6) - UK, 1999
Toll Ayro -- Oversea
Toll Ayro -- Oversea

CD - NAR International (unknown catalog number) - Italy, 1999
American Boys -- Bruce Springsteen - Coverversion
American Boys -- Bruce Springsteen - Coverversion

CD - Azzurra (TBP 1113) - Italy, 2000

This is a Bruce Springsteen tribute album. It was reissued in 2003 under the title Bruce Springsteen: The Best - Cover 100%, with catalog number TBP 1152 and with a different artwork.
Gay Men's Chorus Of Los Angeles -- Two Decades...Together
Gay Men's Chorus Of Los Angeles -- Two Decades...Together

CD - no label (GMCLA08) - USA, 2000

This is a live album.
Marah -- Point Breeze
Marah -- Point Breeze

CD EP - E-Squared / Artemis Records (751023) - USA, 2000
Various artists -- Moon Bowl
Various artists -- Moon Bowl

7" EP - Weird Dreams (WEIRDEP-05) - Finland, 2000

STREETS OF PHILADELPHIA is performed by The Duplo!
Jean-Louis Emmenecker -- Courant D'Airs...
Jean-Louis Emmenecker -- Courant D'Airs...

CD - unknown label (unknown catalog number) - France, 2001
Last Call -- Airborne Twinkie
Last Call -- Airborne Twinkie

CD - unknown label (unknown catalog number) - USA, 2001
Melodious Thunk -- Ye Olde THUNKe CDe
Melodious Thunk -- Ye Olde THUNKe CDe

CD - no label (no catalog number) - USA, 2001
Richard Coleman -- I Can't Believe It's Not... Bruce Springsteen
Richard Coleman -- I Can't Believe It's Not... Bruce Springsteen

CD - Pegasus (ICBINCD 047) - Germany, 2001

This is a Bruce Springsteen tribute album.
Studio 99 -- Born In The USA: Springsteen - A Tribute
Studio 99 -- Born In The USA: Springsteen - A Tribute

CD - Going For A Song (GFS402) - UK, 2001

This is a Bruce Springsteen tribute album.
The Central Orchestra -- Favourite Movie Themes
The Central Orchestra -- Favourite Movie Themes

CD - Bianco (BIA4119) - UK, 2001
The German Boss & The Blood Brothers -- DEMO
The German Boss & The Blood Brothers -- DEMO

CD EP - no label (no catalog number) - Germany, 2001

This is a promotional Bruce Springsteen tribute EP.
The Richard Romance Orchestra -- Film Favourites
The Richard Romance Orchestra -- Film Favourites

CD - Millenium Gold (MG2068) - UK, 2001
Various artists -- Love At The Movies
Various artists -- Love At The Movies

CD - Pegasus (unknown catalog number) - unknown country, 2001

STREETS OF PHILADELPHIA is performed by Inishkea.
Various artists -- Tribute To Bruce Springsteen: Made In The U.S.A.
Various artists -- Tribute To Bruce Springsteen: Made In The U.S.A.

CD - Purple Pyramid (CLP 1049-2) - USA, 2001

This is a Bruce Springsteen tribute album. STREETS OF PHILADELPHIA is performed by Bob Khaleel.
Joe Giltrap -- Irish Charmer
Joe Giltrap -- Irish Charmer

CD - Newsound 2000 (N2K42) - UK, 2002

STREETS OF PHILADELPHIA is titled "Philadelphia" on this release.
Musica Paradiso -- Blockbuster Movie Themes
Musica Paradiso -- Blockbuster Movie Themes

2xCD - Newsound 2000 (N2K045) - UK, 2002
Nick White -- The Music Of Bruce Springsteen
Nick White -- The Music Of Bruce Springsteen

CD - Millennium Gold (MG2110) - Holland, 2002

This is a Bruce Springsteen tribute album.
The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra -- Addicted To Movies
The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra -- Addicted To Movies

CD - Universal Classics & Jazz (CD 472 253-2) - UK, 2002
The Section -- Hometown: The String Quartet Tribute To Springsteen
The Section -- Hometown: The String Quartet Tribute To Springsteen

CD - Vitamin (CD 8678) - USA, 2002

This is a Bruce Springsteen tribute album.
Reilly & Maloney -- Together Again
Reilly & Maloney -- Together Again

CD - Pelican Records (RM9038) - USA, 2003
Session musicians -- Super Instrumental
Session musicians -- Super Instrumental

CD - O6epir-XXI / Vikkon (no catalog number) - Ukraine, 2003

This is a Bruce Springsteen tribute album.
Various artists -- Light Of Day: A Tribute To Bruce Springsteen
Various artists -- Light Of Day: A Tribute To Bruce Springsteen

2xCD - Schoolhouse Records / Big Daddy (SHR0022-2) - USA, 2003
2xCD - Good Sounds / DiscMedi Blau (DM 797E-02) - Spain, 2003
3xCD - Good Sounds / DiscMedi Blau (DM 797-02) - Spain, 2003
2xCD - Schoolhouse Records / Revolver (REV XD244) - UK, 2004
2xCD - Revolver / Sony (MHCP 928-9) - Japan, 2005

This is a Bruce Springsteen tribute album. There are five issues of this album (with three track configurations) and this track was included on all five issues listed above. STREETS OF PHILADELPHIA is performed by Garland Jeffreys.
Accademia Dei Folli -- Monografie In Musica
Accademia Dei Folli -- Monografie In Musica

CD - no label (no catalog number) - Italy, 2004

Includes three Bruce Springsteen covers: DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN, SHUT OUT THE LIGHT, and STREETS OF PHILADELPHIA.
André Herman Düne And David Tattersall -- Streets Of Philadelphia
André Herman Düne And David Tattersall -- Streets Of Philadelphia

CD - no label (no catalog number) - UK, 2004
New Jersey All Stars -- A Tribute To Bruce Springsteen
New Jersey All Stars -- A Tribute To Bruce Springsteen

CD - Cedar (1402) - Europe, 2004

This is a Bruce Springsteen tribute album.
Patrick Bruel -- Puzzle
Patrick Bruel -- Puzzle

2xCD - RCA (82876 658032) - France, 2004

STREETS OF PHILADELPHIA is a French adaptation titled "Les Rue De Philadelphie".
Various artists -- Best Of Megasztár
Various artists -- Best Of Megasztár

CD - Sony Music Media (517345 2) - Hungary, 2004

STREETS OF PHILADELPHIA is performed by Szabó Leslie.
Ivan van der Merwe -- Vensters
Ivan van der Merwe -- Vensters

CD - CDR / Bowline (CDR666) - South Africa, 2005
Mysticos -- Na Terra Das Flautas
Mysticos -- Na Terra Das Flautas

CD - Vidisco (unknown catalog number) - Portugal, 2005
Panpipes Romantics -- Pop Masters: Lady
Panpipes Romantics -- Pop Masters: Lady

Digital album - Carinco AG (unknown catalog number) - unknown country, 2005

This is a download-only digital album.
Fernando Pereira -- Simply The Best - 20 Anos
Fernando Pereira -- Simply The Best - 20 Anos

2xCD - Ovação (unknown catalog number) - Portugal, 2006

STREETS OF PHILADELPHIA is a live version.
Liv Kristine -- Enter My Religion
Liv Kristine -- Enter My Religion

CD - Roadrunner Records (RR 8133-2) - Holland, 2006
Molly Johnson -- Messin' Around
Molly Johnson -- Messin' Around

CD - Anthem Entertainment / Universal (0251700304) - Canada, 2006
Project Group -- Halloween Baby
Project Group -- Halloween Baby

Digital album - Duck Record Srl (unknown catalog number) - unknown country, 2006

This is a download-only digital album.
Studio Group -- A Tribute To Bruce Springsteen Vol 2
Studio Group -- A Tribute To Bruce Springsteen Vol 2

Digital album - Charly Records (no catalog number) - unknown country, 2006

This is a download-only digital Bruce Springsteen tribute album.
The Davidson Generals -- Alpha-Kappa-Pella
The Davidson Generals -- Alpha-Kappa-Pella

CD - no label (no catalog number) - USA, 2006
The Voices On Tour -- The Music Of Bruce Springsteen
The Voices On Tour -- The Music Of Bruce Springsteen

CD - Promo Sound (PS 1723 CD) - Germany, 2006

This is a Bruce Springsteen tribute album.
David Gray -- A Thousand Miles Behind
David Gray -- A Thousand Miles Behind

CD - IHT Records (ihtcd05) - UK, 2007

This is a live album.
Gilles David Orchestra -- Les Plus Belles Musiques Du Ciné - The Best Music From The Movies Vol. 2
Gilles David Orchestra -- Les Plus Belles Musiques Du Ciné - The Best Music From The Movies Vol. 2

Digital album - Feel Good Production (unknown catalog number) - France, 2007

This is a download-only digital album.
I Muvrini -- I Muvrini Et Les 500 Choristes
I Muvrini -- I Muvrini Et Les 500 Choristes

CD - Sony BMG Music Entertainment (88697190422) - France, 2007
The Eden Symphony Orchestra -- Best Movie Songs Collection Volume 10
The Eden Symphony Orchestra -- Best Movie Songs Collection Volume 10

Digital album - Classic Fox Records (no catalog number) - UK, 2007

This is a download-only digital album.
Various artists -- Song Of America
Various artists -- Song Of America

3xCD - Split Rock / 31 Tigers (unknown catalog number) - USA, 2007

Includes two Bruce Springsteen covers: STREETS OF PHILADELPHIA and YOUNGSTOWN. STREETS OF PHILADELPHIA performed by Bettye LaVette.
Yvonne De Paris -- Magic Flute Vol 1
Yvonne De Paris -- Magic Flute Vol 1

Digital album - Zip Music (unknown catalog number) - unknown country, 2007

This is a download-only digital album.
Cassidy ft. Larsiny -- Put Ya L In The Sky
Cassidy ft. Larsiny -- Put Ya L In The Sky

CD - Mixtrap (no catalog number) - USA, 2008

Promotional release.
Frederik Köster Jazz Orchestra -- Soundtrack Live Im Stadtgarten
Frederik Köster Jazz Orchestra -- Soundtrack Live Im Stadtgarten

CD - CMO Jazz (CMO600068) - Germany, 2008

This is a live album.
Reimano -- Best Of Romantic Songs
Reimano -- Best Of Romantic Songs

CD - Wespo (unknown catalog number) - Germany, 2008
Rock Feast -- Driving Anthems
Rock Feast -- Driving Anthems

Digital album - Yellow Dot Records (unknown catalog number) - unknown country, 2008
The Boss Chill -- The Boss Chill
The Boss Chill -- The Boss Chill

CD - Vale Music (unknown catalog number) - Spain, 2008

This is a Bruce Springsteen tribute album.
The Magic Time Travelers -- 1994 Greatest Hits
The Magic Time Travelers -- 1994 Greatest Hits

Digital album - Countdown Media (unknown catalog number) - Germany, 2008

This is a download-only digital album.
Tommy Eden -- Rock Classics
Tommy Eden -- Rock Classics

Digital album - Tomedenmusic (no catalog number) - unknown country, 2008

This is a download-only digital album.
Academy Allstars -- Oscar Winning Songs
Academy Allstars -- Oscar Winning Songs

Digital album - unknown label (unknown catalog number) - unknown country, 2009

This is a download-only digital album.
Adventures With Might -- S/T
Adventures With Might -- S/T

Digital album - KBC Records (no catalog number) - USA, 2009

This is a download-only digital album.
Andrew Nicholson -- Driving All Night: A Tribute To Bruce Springsteen Volume II
Andrew Nicholson -- Driving All Night: A Tribute To Bruce Springsteen Volume II

CD - no label (no catalog number) - UK, 2009

This is a Bruce Springsteen tribute album.
Casiotone For The Painfully Alone -- Advance Base Battery Life
Casiotone For The Painfully Alone -- Advance Base Battery Life

CD - Tomlab (TOM127CD) - USA, 2009
Filippo Martin -- I Will Find You
Filippo Martin -- I Will Find You

Digital album - Filippo Martin (unknown catalog number) - Italy, 2009

This is a download-only digital album.
Grace Bawden -- Gifts Of Grace
Grace Bawden -- Gifts Of Grace

CD - Blindfaith Entertainment (BFCD6103) - Australia, 2009
Rock Riot -- A Tribute To Bruce Springsteen
Rock Riot -- A Tribute To Bruce Springsteen

Digital EP - Vanilla OMP (unknown catalog number) - unknown country, 2009

This is a download-only digital Bruce Springsteen tribute EP. It was later reissued featuring a different artwork and credited to "The Wanted".
The Film Band -- Peliculas De Cine Vol. 9
The Film Band -- Peliculas De Cine Vol. 9

CD - Open Records (unknown catalog number) - Spain, 2009
The Mama Bluegrass Band -- The Mama Bluegrass Band
The Mama Bluegrass Band -- The Mama Bluegrass Band

Digital album - The Mama Bluegrass Band (unknown catalog number) - Italy, 2009

This is a download-only digital album.
The Pop Royals -- Sing The Hits Of Bruce Springsteen
The Pop Royals -- Sing The Hits Of Bruce Springsteen

Digital album - Marathon Media (unknown catalog number) - unknown country, 2009

This is a download-only digital Bruce Springsteen tribute album.
The Route 66 Revival Band -- The Cities Of America - A Trip Through The USA
The Route 66 Revival Band -- The Cities Of America - A Trip Through The USA

Digital album - Countdown Media (unknown catalog number) - Germany, 2009

This is a download-only digital album.
The Rumbles -- All American Rock
The Rumbles -- All American Rock

Digital album - Yellow Dot (unknown catalog number) - unknown country, 2009

This is a download-only digital album.
Various artists -- El Disc De La Marató 2009
Various artists -- El Disc De La Marató 2009

CD - TVC Disc (CD-5023-03) - Spain, 2009

STREETS OF PHILADELPHIA is performed by Luis Eduardo Aute.
Various artists -- Play Some Pool, Skip Some School, Act Real Cool: A Global Pop Tribute To Bruce Springsteen
Various artists -- Play Some Pool, Skip Some School, Act Real Cool: A Global Pop Tribute To Bruce Springsteen

2xCD - Where It's At Is Where You Are (WIACD20) - UK, 2009

This is a Bruce Springsteen tribute album. STREETS OF PHILADELPHIA is performed by Butcher Boy.
Wolfgang Remo -- Smooth Panpipes Vol 2
Wolfgang Remo -- Smooth Panpipes Vol 2

Digital album - Orange Leisure (unknown catalog number) - unknown country, 2009

This is a download-only digital album.
Axe Men -- Axe Men, Volume Three
Axe Men -- Axe Men, Volume Three

Digital album - Orange Leisure (no catalog number) - UK, 2010

This is a download-only digital album.
Bernard Bess Orchestra -- Film Parade
Bernard Bess Orchestra -- Film Parade

Digital album - Alpharecord/Fonotil (unknown catalog number) - Italy, 2010
Feeling -- Feeling Chillout - Movies Soundtracks Hits
Feeling -- Feeling Chillout - Movies Soundtracks Hits

CD - Garra Records (CDPC622) - Argentina, 2010
Jürgen Schwab -- Heute Noch
Jürgen Schwab -- Heute Noch

CD - Jazz'N'More Records (JNM 1003) - Germany, 2010
Mary Dillon -- Army Dreamers
Mary Dillon -- Army Dreamers

Digital EP - Back Lane Records (no catalog number) - UK, 2010

This is a download-only digital EP.
Nikos Mirakis & Ray Hamilton Orchestra -- Romantic Panpipes Volume 15 (Melodies From The Movies Part 3)
Nikos Mirakis & Ray Hamilton Orchestra -- Romantic Panpipes Volume 15 (Melodies From The Movies Part 3)

Digital album - Pyramid Music (unknown catalog number) - unknown country, 2010
Quatuor Ebene -- Fiction
Quatuor Ebene -- Fiction

CD - Virgin Classics (5099962866804) - Europe, 2010
Starlite Singers -- Glory Days (In The Style Of Bruce Springsteen)
Starlite Singers -- Glory Days (In The Style Of Bruce Springsteen)

Digital album - Starlite / Suite 102 (unknown catalog number) - Canada, 2010

This is a download-only digital Bruce Springsteen tribute album.
The Greatest Revaluation Chartsbreakers -- Hits Of My Year Of Birth - 1993
The Greatest Revaluation Chartsbreakers -- Hits Of My Year Of Birth - 1993

Digital album - Rosenklang (unknown catalog number) - Germany, 2010

This is a download-only digital album.
The Hit Co. -- A Tribute To The Best Of Bruce Springsteen Box Set
The Hit Co. -- A Tribute To The Best Of Bruce Springsteen Box Set

Digital album - Planet Music (unknown catalog number) - unknown country, 2010

This is a download-only digital Bruce Springsteen tribute album. It was also released the same year as three separate volumes: Long Live The Boss: A Tribute To Bruce Springsteen Vol. 1 1973-1985, Long Live The Boss: A Tribute To Bruce Springsteen Vol. 2 1980-1989, and Long Live The Boss: A Tribute To Bruce Springsteen Vol. 3 1990-2009. A Tribute To The Best Of Bruce Springsteen Box Set however includes two tracks not found on the three separate volumes. In 2012, the same tracks found on A Tribute To The Best Of Bruce Springsteen Box Set were distributed over three download-only digital Bruce Springsteen and John Mellencamp tribute albums: Working Class Heroes: A Tribute to Bruce Springsteen and John Mellencamp, Vol. 1, Working Class Heroes: A Tribute to Bruce Springsteen and John Mellencamp, Vol. 2, and Working Class Heroes: A Tribute to Bruce Springsteen and John Mellencamp, Vol. 3.
The Hollywood Rhythms Orchestra -- Hollywood Films Vol. 2
The Hollywood Rhythms Orchestra -- Hollywood Films Vol. 2

Digital album - Open Records/Countdown Media (unknown catalog number) - unknown country, 2010

This is a download-only digital album.
Theotis Joe -- After Hours
Theotis Joe -- After Hours

CD - no label (unknown catalog number) - USA, 2010

STREETS OF PHILADELPHIA is titled "Streets Of Philly" on this release.
Various artists -- Greatest Movie Themes: Drama
Various artists -- Greatest Movie Themes: Drama

Digital album - Countdown Media / CHV Music Factory (unknown catalog number) - unknown country, 2010

This is a download-only digital album. STREETS OF PHILADELPHIA is performed by Movie Sounds Unlimited.
David van Vuuren -- Free The Animals
David van Vuuren -- Free The Animals

CD - Universal (unknown catalog number) - South Africa, 2011
Eddie Gip Noble -- In The Lite Of Things
Eddie Gip Noble -- In The Lite Of Things

CD - Sonido Noblé Records (unknown catalog number) - USA, 2011
Gerd Rube -- Living The Dream - Live In Key West, Volume 2
Gerd Rube -- Living The Dream - Live In Key West, Volume 2

CD - Gold Eagle Music (WEM 1300) - USA, 2011

This is a live album.
Gregorian -- Masters Of Chant 8
Gregorian -- Masters Of Chant 8

CD - Starwatch Entertainment (88697 97041 2) - Germany, 2011
I Quattro -- Movie Classics
I Quattro -- Movie Classics

CD - Universal Music (278 224-0) - Switzerland, 2011
International Sound Orchestra -- The Film Music Library Volume 2
International Sound Orchestra -- The Film Music Library Volume 2

Digital album - Glinka Records (unknown catalog number) - Spain, 2011
Jake Hertzog -- Evolution
Jake Hertzog -- Evolution

CD - Buckyball Records (BR025) - USA, 2011
Kings Of The City -- Covers EP
Kings Of The City -- Covers EP

Digital EP - no label (no catalog number) - UK, 2011

This is a free download-only digital EP.
Leonhardt North -- Time To Relax Volume 12
Leonhardt North -- Time To Relax Volume 12

Digital album - music-e-motion (unknown catalog number) - Germany, 2011

This is a download-only digital album.
Moke -- Till Death Do Us Part
Moke -- Till Death Do Us Part

CD - no label (no catalog number) - Holland, 2011
The Boss Band -- The Ultimate Tribute To Bruce Springsteen
The Boss Band -- The Ultimate Tribute To Bruce Springsteen

Digital album - Big Eye Music (unknown catalog number) - USA, 2011

This is a download-only digital Bruce Springsteen tribute album.
Various artists -- 47 Meisterwerke Der Filmmusik
Various artists -- 47 Meisterwerke Der Filmmusik

Digital album - Dreandas (unknown catalog number) - Germany, 2011

This is a download-only digital album. STREETS OF PHILADELPHIA is performed by Pat Bringer And Band.
Various artists -- Dermot O'Leary Presents The Saturday Sessions 2011
Various artists -- Dermot O'Leary Presents The Saturday Sessions 2011

2xCD - BBC Radio 2 / Universal Music TV / Rhino / Sony Mu (88697983002) - UK, 2011

This is a live album. STREETS OF PHILADELPHIA is performed by Boxes.
Ameritz Tribute Club -- Working On The Highway - A Tribute To Bruce Springsteen
Ameritz Tribute Club -- Working On The Highway - A Tribute To Bruce Springsteen

Digital album - Ameritz Music (unknown catalog number) - UK, 2012

This is a download-only digital Bruce Springsteen tribute album.
Audio Quattro -- A Cappella
Audio Quattro -- A Cappella

CD - Freiaudio Records (A01206) - Austria, 2012
Déjà Vu -- Tribute To Working Class Hero Bruce Springsteen - Vol. 1
Déjà Vu -- Tribute To Working Class Hero Bruce Springsteen - Vol. 1

Digital album - Zulu (unknown catalog number) - USA, 2012

This is a download-only digital Bruce Springsteen tribute album.
Heinrich Müller & Band -- On Fire: A Tribute To The Music Of Bruce Springsteen
Heinrich Müller & Band -- On Fire: A Tribute To The Music Of Bruce Springsteen

CD - Carusounds (NB0325) - Switzerland, 2012

This is a Bruce Springsteen tribute album.
Karima Francis -- Wherever I Go
Karima Francis -- Wherever I Go

Digital EP - Mercury Records (unknown catalog number) - UK, 2012

This is a download-only digital EP. STREETS OF PHILADELPHIA is a live version.
Rotor Perdition -- Home
Rotor Perdition -- Home

MC single - Cachalot Midinette Records (C♥M010) - France, 2012
The Fray -- Scars & Stories
The Fray -- Scars & Stories

CD - Epic (88691 93550 2) - USA, 2012

Limited edition "Target Exclusive" issue with four bonus tracks.
Various artists -- Let The Poor Boy Rock'N'Roll
Various artists -- Let The Poor Boy Rock'N'Roll

Digital album - A.P.C. (no catalog number) - France, 2012

This is a download-only digital album. STREETS OF PHILADELPHIA is performed by Thierry Dreyfus.
Various artists -- Springsteen Session 2011
Various artists -- Springsteen Session 2011

2xCD - B Street Productions / Suisa (no catalog number) - Switzerland, 2012

This is a live Bruce Springsteen tribute album recorded on 11 Nov 2011 at Evangelisch-Reformierte Kirche in Bäretswil, Switzerland. STREETS OF PHILADELPHIA is performed by Booze & Guido Marzorati.
Bartender -- 100% Recycled Music
Bartender -- 100% Recycled Music

CD - Carpe Diem Edizioni Musicali (unknown catalog number) - Italy, 2013
Das Traumstern-Orchester -- Spielt Hits Von Bruce Springsteen
Das Traumstern-Orchester -- Spielt Hits Von Bruce Springsteen

CD - Europa Family Music / Sony Music (88765 47379 2) - Germany, 2013

This is a Bruce Springsteen tribute album.
Humans -- Covers EP
Humans -- Covers EP

Digital EP - no label (no catalog number) - Canada, 2013

This is a free download-only digital EP.
LA Session Musos -- Hollywood Gold
LA Session Musos -- Hollywood Gold

CD - K-tel (SSCD-109) - unknown country, 2013
Andrew Bissel -- Rockabye Baby! Lullaby Renditions Of Bruce Springsteen
Andrew Bissel -- Rockabye Baby! Lullaby Renditions Of Bruce Springsteen

CD - Rockabye Baby! (CD 9701) - USA, 2014

This is a Bruce Springsteen tribute album.
Laptop Instrumental -- The Bruce Springsteen Instrumental Collection
Laptop Instrumental -- The Bruce Springsteen Instrumental Collection

Digital album - Loudr (no catalog number) - USA, 2014

This is a download-only digital Bruce Springsteen tribute album.
Nick Lachey -- Soundtrack Of My Life
Nick Lachey -- Soundtrack Of My Life

CD - Caroline Records (1790021713) - USA, 2014
Spirit -- A Tribute To Bruce Springsteen
Spirit -- A Tribute To Bruce Springsteen

Digital album - Rapier Music (unknown catalog number) - UK, 2014

This is a download-only digital Bruce Springsteen tribute album.
Various artists -- Rock Made In USA
Various artists -- Rock Made In USA

Digital album - Open Records (unknown catalog number) - unknown country, 2014

This is a download-only digital album. 13 of the 20 tracks are covers of Bruce Springsteen songs. STREETS OF PHILADELPHIA is performed by David Clooney.
Various artists -- Tramps Like Us - My Music Factory's Bruce Springsteen Tribute
Various artists -- Tramps Like Us - My Music Factory's Bruce Springsteen Tribute

Digital album - no label (no catalog number) - unknown country, 2014

This is a free download-only digital Bruce Springsteen tribute album. STREETS OF PHILADELPHIA is performed by Aña.
Cassandra Braslin -- Five Ways
Cassandra Braslin -- Five Ways

Digital EP - no label (no catalog number) - Australia, 2015

This is a download-only digital EP.
Fools Garden -- Flashback
Fools Garden -- Flashback

CD - Sony Music (88875156222) - Germany, 2015
Fritz Rau & Jürgen Schwab -- Mein Weg
Fritz Rau & Jürgen Schwab -- Mein Weg

2xCD - Bellaphon Records / L+R Records (CDLR 662124) - Germany, 2015

STREETS OF PHILADELPHIA is a live version performed by Jürgen Schwab.
Gary's Tyler -- On Airplay
Gary's Tyler -- On Airplay

Digital album - Cmusic (unknown catalog number) - unknown country, 2015

This is a download-only digital album.
Lonely The Brave -- The Day's War (Victory Edition)
Lonely The Brave -- The Day's War (Victory Edition)

2xCD - Columbia / Hassle / Sony Music (88875086882) - Europe, 2015

Deluxe 2-disc edition with 12 bonus tracks. STREETS OF PHILADELPHIA is a live version.
Lullaby Teddy -- Easy Listening Tribute To Bruce Springsteen
Lullaby Teddy -- Easy Listening Tribute To Bruce Springsteen

Digital album - Lullaby Teddy (unknown catalog number) - unknown country, 2015

This is a download-only digital Bruce Springsteen tribute album.
Music Machine -- Dreams In Love
Music Machine -- Dreams In Love

Digital album - JB Production CH (unknown catalog number) - Switzerland, 2015

This is a download-only digital album.
Relaxing Piano Covers -- Tribute To Bruce Springsteen
Relaxing Piano Covers -- Tribute To Bruce Springsteen

Digital album - Relaxing Piano Covers (unknown catalog number) - USA, 2015

This is a download-only digital Bruce Springsteen tribute album.
Roxxon -- Still Alive & Well
Roxxon -- Still Alive & Well

CD - abc-roxxon (ROX002915LCV) - Germany, 2015

This is a live album.
Sergio Chierici -- Movie Passion
Sergio Chierici -- Movie Passion

Digital EP - EMA Records (no catalog number) - Italy, 2015

This is a download-only digital EP.
Sun Valley Gun Club -- 1994
Sun Valley Gun Club -- 1994

MC - Pleasent Screams Cassettes (PSC 028) - USA, 2015
The FM Duo -- Re-Arranging Magic
The FM Duo -- Re-Arranging Magic

CD - no label (unknown catalog number) - Norway, 2015
Ciaran Lavery -- Live At The MAC
Ciaran Lavery -- Live At The MAC

CD - Believe Recordings (BLVRECUK92CD) - Ireland, 2016
LP - Believe Recordings (BLVRECUK92LP) - Ireland, 2016

This is a live album.
Lorenzo "FullG" Bianchi -- Via Emilia Shuffle
Lorenzo "FullG" Bianchi -- Via Emilia Shuffle

CD - no label (no catalog number) - Italy, 2016

This is a Bruce Springsteen tribute album.
Various artists -- The Boss Project: The Songs Of Bruce Springsteen
Various artists -- The Boss Project: The Songs Of Bruce Springsteen

Digital album - no label (no catalog number) - Canada, 2016

This is a free download-only digital Bruce Springsteen tribute album. STREETS OF PHILADELPHIA is performed by Josh Harder and James Molnar.
Outlaw Pete -- Strings Of Steel
Outlaw Pete -- Strings Of Steel

Digital album - Solis Music (unknown catalog number) - Germany, 2017

This is a download-only digital album.
Ryan Adams -- Live At Rough Trade
Ryan Adams -- Live At Rough Trade

LP - Pax Americana Record Company (PAX-AM 059) - USA, 2017

This is a live album.
Sony Holland -- Soft Power
Sony Holland -- Soft Power

CD - unknown label (unknown catalog number) - USA, 2017
Rock The Cradle -- Lullaby Versions Of Bruce Springsteen
Rock The Cradle -- Lullaby Versions Of Bruce Springsteen

Digital album - Rock The Cradle (unknown catalog number) - unknown country, 2018

This is a download-only digital Bruce Springsteen tribute album.
David Furtado -- Tribute to Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band
David Furtado -- Tribute to Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band

Digital album - no label (no catalog number) - Portugal, 2020

This is a download-only digital Bruce Springsteen tribute album.
Sweet Little Band -- Babies Go Bruce Springsteen
Sweet Little Band -- Babies Go Bruce Springsteen

Digital album - RGS Music (unknown catalog number) - Argentina, 2020

This is a download-only digital Bruce Springsteen tribute album.
Heaven Is Shining -- Born In The USA
Heaven Is Shining -- Born In The USA

Digital album - Rosenklang (unknown catalog number) - Germany, 2021

This is a download-only digital Bruce Springsteen tribute album.
Apotheosis -- Five Seconds To Spare
Apotheosis -- Five Seconds To Spare

CD - no label (no catalog number) - USA, unknown release year
Cumberland Singers -- Love Songs From The Movies
Cumberland Singers -- Love Songs From The Movies

2xCD - Bianco Ottimo (BIA2025) - UK, unknown release year
Orchestre Gilles Pellegrini, Ses Chanteurs, Ses Chanteuses -- Top Cine Dance 2 - 12 Super Hits De Films
Orchestre Gilles Pellegrini, Ses Chanteurs, Ses Chanteuses -- Top Cine Dance 2 - 12 Super Hits De Films

CD - Les Tréteaux (CD 233) - France, unknown release year
Philadelphia Songs Orchestra -- O Melhor Do Cinema Vol. 2
Philadelphia Songs Orchestra -- O Melhor Do Cinema Vol. 2

CD - Kives (KV5060) - Brazil, unknown release year
Ray Hamilton And Orchestra -- Solid Gold Of The 90's
Ray Hamilton And Orchestra -- Solid Gold Of The 90's

2xCD - TRC Music (TR-CD 55405) - unknown country, unknown release year
The Film Score Orchestra -- Great Movie Hits
The Film Score Orchestra -- Great Movie Hits

CD - Going For A Song (GFS034) - UK, unknown release year
Various artists -- 100 Años De Cine Vol. 1
Various artists -- 100 Años De Cine Vol. 1

CD - Promoway (AD-03501) - Venezuela, unknown release year

Given away with Venezuelan magazine "Tribuna". STREETS OF PHILADELPHIA is performed by Marcus G.

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Available Versions

List of available versions of STREETS OF PHILADELPHIA on this website:

STREETS OF PHILADELPHIA [Official studio version]
STREETS OF PHILADELPHIA [1993 music video version]
STREETS OF PHILADELPHIA [1994 music video version]
STREETS OF PHILADELPHIA [Live 08 Sep 1994 version]
STREETS OF PHILADELPHIA [Live 25 Sep 1999 version]

Page last updated: 29 Jan 2019