Shock and Silence at Bruce Springsteen Concert for Surprise Tribute: “Gone Too Soon” — Honoring All Girls Confirmed Dead After Texas Floods. What began as another electric night on Bruce Springsteen’s tour turned into something much deeper — a haunting tribute that left Nashville breathless. Midway through his set, just as Springsteen began strumming the opening chords of “Born to Run,” he paused. The lights dimmed. The crowd fell silent. “Before we go any further,” Springsteen said softly, “I need to honor names… names that should still be here.” What followed was a stripped-down, heart-wrenching performance of “The Ghost of Tom Joad,” seamlessly woven into “Born to Run.” No visuals. No spectacle. Just one voice, a guitar, and 50,000 people holding their breath…