Bruce Springsteen Performs ‘If I Was The Priest’ For The First Time In 50 Years

Bruce Springsteen surprised more than a few fans on Tuesday night (February 14th) at Houston’s Toyota Center, when thanks to a fan sign request, he performed “I Was The Priest” live for the first time in 50 years. The pre-fame classic was resurrected back in 2020 for the Letter To You album — but had never been performed live by the E Street Band.

“If I Was The Priest” has gained iconic status over the years for its inclusion in Springsteen’s May 2nd, 1972 Columbia Records auditions for John Hammond — and playing a large part in getting him signed to the label.