This is widely considered the definitive live version and was used for the song's .
It was originally released on the Chimes of Freedom EP and is included in the Album Collection - Volume 2 . The Best Intimate Version: Springsteen on Broadway (2018) BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN (BEST VERSION) TOUGHER THAN THE REST
It includes a spoken-word introduction where Bruce discusses the song's meaning as "the one who will last". Other Notable Versions This is widely considered the definitive live version
It features a full E Street Band arrangement with a heavier, more melodic synth sound than the studio version. BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN (BEST VERSION) TOUGHER THAN THE REST
A highly regarded solo acoustic version that fans often cite for its raw emotional power.