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I have this thing, the version of The River I first heard in Milan in 1985 and then I found on the Goteborg and Los Angeles bootleg is for me one of the best live songs by Bruce, I mean one of the top three, but maybe my No. 1.

Mostly for the instrumental coda, first with piano and keyboards (mostly), then with piano, keyboards and harmonica.

Recently I listened to the version performed at Slane Castle, and it was different (shorter coda with all instruments together, to say bluntly and grossly).

Dublin was on June 1st; in Goteborg (8th and 9th) it was already the version I do cherish. So, the change was made uptown in Sweden, or on the Tyneside on the 4th or the 5th?

Thank you in advance.

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Sorry, I don’t have copies of audio or video from that time to look myself, but if you are still searching, you should do a Google search for audio and video of the dates you want to check. Chances are good you will find a version of the song/show uploaded somewhere on line.  
You might also download a torrent from Jungleland, if it’s currently seeded, and check that way.   Good luck.

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I didn't realize he was seeking a copy of those dates. 

For all who are seeking a bootleg version or do not know how many versions of a certain date are out there.  Here is a shortcut to help you.  Go to the fabulous website Brucebase: Brucebase

To the left, you will see Gig Dates, click on the year you need: 1985

Scroll down to find the exact date of the show, in this case:

1985-06-04 - ST. JAMES' PARK, NEWCASTLE, ENGLAND

Click on the bold date and address of the venue listed above:

A group of tabs will appear at the top of the page, select: Recording

If available, you will see a list of recordings with brief descriptions of each and the source such as this for 1985-06-04:

Audience tapes. Two recording sources circulate, the first is available incomplete on the three-LP set 'And Then To Gothenburg' as well as the complete show from the same source from a tape transfer (bosstrade). A second source circulates from a tape transfer ('IvannF'). Partial show circulates on DVD and just recently a complete version surfaced.

I hope this helps.  If you are seeking one of these shows let us know on this thread?

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Oats

As Oats said, Brucebase is excellent for this. Could I also recommend our site:

Bruce Springsteen Concert Ratings (bruceinboots.guru)

You simply need to register via email, & this will allow you to search for all circulating audio, either by date, or text for loaction, description,etc (full or partial). You can also add a rating of the boot, for sound, & performance & set-list.

See below for extract of boots :

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