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Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band played three legendary, sold-out shows at the CNE Grandstand (Exhibition Stadium) in Toronto, Canada, on July 23, 24, and 26, 1984. These concerts were an early highlight of his iconic Born in the U.S.A. Tour, cementing his status as a global superstar.The Shows & SetlistsThe 1984 Toronto stand occurred shortly after the Born in the U.S.A. album was released, and Springsteen was just weeks into the tour. The setlists featured an exciting mix of acoustic Nebraska tracks and his new, bombastic stadium anthems.A standard setlist from these three nights included:Set 1: "Badlands," "Prove It All Night," "Atlantic City," "Used Cars," "Trapped," "Glory Days," "The River," and "Born in the U.S.A."Set 2: "Cadillac Ranch," "Dancing in the Dark," "No Surrender," "I'm On Fire," "Bobby Jean," and "Rosalita (Come Out Tonight)"Encores: "Jungleland," "Born to Run," and "Detroit Medley"Historical HighlightsWorld Premiere: On the final night (July 26), Springsteen gave the live world premiere of "My Father's House," reportedly after a fan left a note at his hotel requesting it.Guest Appearance: The Toronto concerts featured Patti Scialfa, who made her debut on this tour as a new member of the E Street Band.Bootlegs & Footage: The shows are heavily documented among fans. The July 26th performance is particularly famous for having high-quality audience recordings and surviving, professionally shot pro-footage of the second half of the concert.