"If I had sung this song, it would not have been a hit" Springsteen says, before passionate performance of Because The Night at Patti Smith tribute gig in NYC

Springsteen performed "Because the Night" with Flea from the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Tony Shanahan, and Steve Jordan from the Rolling Stones.

Bruce Springsteen and Flea joined forces on Wednesday night in New York City for a performance of “Because the Night.” It was part of People Have The Power: A Celebration of Patti Smith, which took place at Carnegie Hall.