It happened just like Bruce Springsteen tells it onstage. Clarence Clemons performed at The Wonder Bar. Bruce performed at The Student Prince. The wind was blowing hard on a freezing cold night. Clarence walked slowly down the street, his sax in his hand. Bruce walked towards him. They were both in the middle of the street. “Hi, my name is Clarence.” Originally published in 1982.

The day I spent Bruce Springsteen’s 29th Birthday with him…