Bruce Springsteen’s Rejected “Dancing in the Dark” Music Video Heads to Auction
The original master sat in former Columbia Records president Al Teller's file cabinet for more than four decades. Bruce Springsteen’s Rejected “Dancing in the Dark” Music Video Heads to Auction Karan Singh
Bruce Springsteen's initial music video concept for "Dancing in the Dark" is set to be auctioned, nearly four decades after it was rejected and stored away. The 3/4-inch U-matic master, belonging to former Columbia Records president Al Teller, features four separate performances by the rock icon. The auction, running from September 24th to October 22nd, will also include a signed plaque commemorating Born in the U.S.A.'s 20 million worldwide sales.
The funds raised will support music programs in public schools. Jeff Stein, who directed the famous Brian De Palma-directed version, initially shot the rejected video with Springsteen performing alone, later joined by Clarence Clemons. However, Teller and Springsteen's manager, Jon Landau, deemed it unsuitable and discarded it. It remained in a file cabinet for over 40 years before Teller decided to auction it.
The proceeds will benefit educational initiatives, marking a new chapter for Springsteen, who is currently on a "Land of Hope and Dreams Tour."
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