 But during 1976 the relationship between Springsteen and his now former manager and producer, Mike Appel, had deteriorated, and during July Appel threatened action against Springsteen, Springsteen filed suit against Appel, and Appel countersued.Meanwhile, in August Springsteen and the band played some local shows, mostly in Red Bank, New Jersey, with The Miami Horns on loan from Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes.Two new songs intended for the next album, "Darkness on the Edge of Town" were performed., "Something in the Night" and "Rendezvous", were performed – the first would make the album while the second became a modest hit for Greg Kihn.